Chapter 78

We entered the depths of the forest where the "Grave of Lament" is located and found ourselves engaged in battle with a horde of undead that seemed to have overflowed from the "Dream Hole."

“Grrrrrr!”

A rotting wolf charged at us.

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Monster: Mad Wolf

Lv: 52

HP: 102/102

MP: 62/62

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To suddenly encounter a level 52 monster...

If this level of monster were to overflow from the "Dream Hole" near the city of Rondalme, it would undoubtedly be a matter for the lord to address.

Even though the city of Lacorina has many high-level adventurers, if the balance were to tip slightly, it would be easy to imagine the territory descending into chaos.

It seems that the area where this high-level "Dream Hole" has appeared is being handled well, but I was reminded that it is a precarious balance.

However, I am now at [Lv: 62].

The high stat bonuses from the new weapon I obtained, the "Mithril Sword," also play a role.

Although it was unfortunate, thanks to the appearance of the Death-Armed, I was able to quickly level up and equip better gear.

I won't struggle against a monster of this level now.

“Parry!”

I dodged the Mad Wolf's charge, deflecting its power while blocking it with my blade and sending it flying to the side.

“Bau…!”

“Take that!”

Lucie quickly approached the off-balance Mad Wolf and attacked it with her knife.

“Grr…!”

The Mad Wolf groaned in pain.

“Poisoned!”

It worked immediately.

The effect of the "Poison Centipede Dagger," a drop from the Death-Armed and Lucie's new weapon.

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"Poison Centipede Dagger" [Recommended Equipment Lv: 70]

[Attack Power: +28]

[Market Value: 28,000,000 gold]

A small dagger infused with the venom of a centipede.

In addition to high attack power, it occasionally poisons enemies.

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Although it was advertised as rare, Lucie has high luck.

While it is a powerful weapon in its own right, the synergy when she wields it is incredible.

The damage is also significant, but the poison status in "Magic World" also reduces the enemy's speed by [10%].

A deep arrow pierced the head of the slowed Mad Wolf.

It was shot by another adventurer from behind.

The Mad Wolf rolled on the ground and stopped moving.

[You have gained 174 experience points.]

We took down the first one.

Thanks to the number of adventurers, it's easier to move around.

“More enemies are still coming! Let's reduce their numbers quickly!”

Half an hour later... the monsters in the area were finally gone.

I had leveled up from [Lv: 62] to [Lv: 64].

“What a harsh welcome before even entering the 'Dream Hole'...”

The corpses of Mad Wolves and Wraith Birds littered the ground.

Gradually, their flesh and bones dissolved, leaving only magic stones behind.

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[Elma Edvahn]

Class: Heavy Knight

Lv: 64

HP: 197/202

MP: 83/83

Attack Power: 55+46

Defense: 112+15

Magic Power: 65

Speed: 65

[Equipment]

"Mithril Sword" "Mad Ghost Shield" "Black Steel Armor"

[Special Skill]

"Rampaging Dragon on the Brink of Death"

[Regular Skills]

"Wall Return" "Disarm" "Parry"

"Striking Slash" "Shadow Step" "Shield Bash"

"Life Shield" "Sacrifice"

[Titles]

"Unmovable" "B-Class Adventurer"

"Upset" "Nightmare Slayer"

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I have become quite strong.

While the lack of attack power is a known issue for heavy knights, it is sufficient against opponents of this level.

My defense is solid, so even if I take hits from lower-level enemies, it won't deal significant damage.

This level of damage can be easily recovered by natural regeneration.

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"Mithril Sword" [Recommended Equipment Lv: 70]

[Attack Power: +46]

[Market Value: 55,000,000 gold]

A magical sword with a strong mana glow.

Mithril is a rare and expensive metal, and having Mithril equipment is a surefire way to be respected as an adventurer.

Additionally, it is embedded with a "Destruction Sigil Stone."

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Not only is the "Mithril Sword" already high-performance, but it is significantly enhanced by the "Destruction Sigil Stone."

The "Destruction Sigil Stone" increases the attack power of the embedded weapon by [30%].

Thanks to this, the "Mithril Sword," which originally had [Attack Power: +35], now has [Attack Power: +46].

It far exceeds the average performance of equipment at my level.

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"Black Steel Armor" [Recommended Equipment Lv: 45]

[Defense: +15]

[Market Value: 4,500,000 gold]

Black Steel Armor.

While its performance is unremarkable, it is relatively easy to obtain, so many adventurers use Black Steel equipment.

Whether it is above or below Black Steel is one of the indicators of equipment quality.

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I'm secretly pleased to have been able to get new armor.

With this, I won't be treated as a novice heavy knight in "Iron Armor" anymore.

I commissioned the blacksmith Berga to make it along with the "Mithril Sword."

It was completed a few days after the "Mithril Sword," but it arrived just in time for this large-scale mission.

The recommended equipment level is a bit low, but it has the minimum performance required for a heavy knight at this level.

The armor won't hold me back.

Originally, battles against strong enemies rely on the "Smoldering Fang" skill tree, so having slightly better armor doesn't make much of a difference.

If I have the means, it would be better to have even better equipment, but for now, the "Black Steel Armor" is sufficient.

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(2021/7/26)