Chapter 57

For now, we had arrived in front of the door where the "Master of Dreams" of the "Centipede Mine" resides... the rock centipede, Rocksen Centipede.

Luze opened her "Status" while looking at me.

"Y-Yeah! I'll put it into 'Fool's Acrobatics'!"

"Yeah, the skill you can get from 'Fool's Acrobatics' [18] will be a significant weapon for any type of jester."

Luze had leveled up from [Lv: 39] to [Lv: 47] in this "Centipede Mine."

Currently, she had [11] skill points remaining.

With this, she could acquire a new, useful skill through "Fool's Acrobatics."

Especially, the skills obtainable here would be effective against the rock centipede.

While discussing the rock centipede's countermeasures with Luze, I suggested that she allocate her skill points to "Fool's Acrobatics."

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【Skill Tree】

[Remaining Skill Points: 3]

〈Fool's Acrobatics [18/100]〉【+8】

〈Good Luck [30/70]〉

〈Attack Power Up [0/50]〉

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Luze allocated her skill points.

"Wow! I got the 'Acrobatic Combo' skill!"

〈Fool's Acrobatics〉 [18], "Acrobatic Combo."

A skill where you slash at the enemy with a knife while spinning irregularly.

Utilizing your inherent speed, you find openings and rapidly increase your attack count, making it a central skill for a jester's fighting style.

Especially now, thanks to the "Black Steel Knife," her attack power is at a decent level, so if executed well, it can deal significant damage in one go.

"You probably have a rough idea from the skill details, but it's best to try it out. Imagine pushing yourself into the air with a kick and maintaining the rotation by channeling mana into the momentum."

"I see... Got it! I'll give it a try!"

Luze kicked off the ground, swiftly spinning her body while wielding her knife.

After three rotations, she touched the ground.

She stumbled a bit but quickly regained her balance.

"It doesn't seem to be a problem."

"Your attack count can definitely increase, but there's a risk of leaving an opening at the end... If you used it against a Mithril Golem, it might counter with a powerful blow."

Luze shivered.

"You just need to get used to it and judge the right moment to use it."

Not just "Acrobatic Combo," but skills of this type often leave openings at the end.

Since "Acrobatic Combo" is fast and irregular, there's a disadvantage in that the user can't fully control the fine movements.

If the opponent reads your movements and reacts, you might take a painful hit.

These skills are powerful, but they also have significant weaknesses.

"However, in this case, you can rest assured. The rock centipede has a clear opening for combo skills."

"A clear opening...?"

I smiled and explained the battle strategy against the rock centipede to Luze.

"Indeed, if that works, it should be easy to take it down..."

"At your current level, there's no room for failure. The rock centipede, once you know how to defeat it, is a relatively easy 'Master of Dreams' to take down."

I pushed open the large door and headed to the deepest part of the "Dream Hole" where the rock centipede awaited.

Beyond the door, a much larger space opened up.

The ground was uneven, with numerous large rock formations scattered around.

"Entering the deepest part of the 'Dream Hole' is a first for me."

"It was the 'Wanderer of the King' in Embryo."

This is my first time in this world as well.

The deepest part of the "Dream Hole" often has a design that symbolizes the "Dream Hole" and its "Master of Dreams."

The deepest part of the "Centipede Mine" has large stalactites hanging from the ceiling, and a thin layer of beautiful green water covers the ground, creating a rather fantastical and beautiful place.

It's even more impressive than what I saw in the game.

If such a scenic spot existed on Earth, it would surely be a World Heritage site.

"...But there's no time to enjoy the scenery."

"Zi, zi, zi, zi, zi, zi, zi..."

A creepy chirping sound echoed throughout the area.

Looking up at the ceiling, a rock-like, giant centipede with a gray carapace was crawling there.

It must be about fifteen meters long.

"The master has appeared."

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