𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 11
” Ugh……ugh…… “
[You have killed player ‘ Black Sword ‘.]
[Acquired 180 Self-Defense Experience!]
[Acquired 7 Silver 61 Copper in Self-Defense Reward!]
[Acquired ‘ Solid Wooden Bow ‘ as a Self-Defense Item!]
[Acquired ‘ Goblin Warrior’s Helmet ‘ as a Self-Defense Item!]
” ……I ended up missing one. “
However, I gained a lot of things. Considering the experience, money, and even items, it’s understandable why someone would choose to kill players instead of monsters. Since I gained them through self-defense, I don’t think they would have gained as much as I did.
” Well, I guess it’s fortunate that I was able to figure out my weakness thanks to this. “
The weakness is Agility.
I think about it carefully. In my estimation, their Agility would be at most between 10 and 15. Perhaps if three of them had attacked me at the same time, I would have struggled? The situation just now seemed to work in my favor because they were so focused on running away.
” Agility huh…… “
Anyway, it was worth the effort I put into getting my equipment.
” Whoa! What? Did you actually kill a person? “
” ……?! “
Did they witness it?
I turn my head. There, three players are looking at me with surprised expressions. Of all times, they had to show up when his body hasn’t disappeared yet.
” H-hold on! It’s a misunderstanding! It was self-defense! He attacked me first! “
Because they were showing such blatant hostility, I unconsciously made excuses. Would they believe me?
” I can’t believe that. “
Right? I wouldn’t believe it either. Because I was the one who actually chased him down and killed him.
” Sigh, what is this…… Do I have to fight again? “
Worried about the worst-case scenario, I take a stance and scout their strength.
The opponents are three women.
For some reason, I feel like I’m encountering a lot of women…… Well, whatever. I’m not going to go easy on them just because they’re women. Besides, with my S-rank skill, I’m not going to lose, am I?
‘Come to think of it, this is a rare party.’
Three women, huh.
” Unni, what are we going to do? “
Just then, a cute girl with short hair holding a wooden staff speaks to another woman. Did that woman learn magic skills? The woman with long straight hair shakes her head slightly.
” There’s no reason to fight. “
” What if they backstab us later? “
” We’ll think about that when it happens. “
” Tsk. “
The girl clicks her tongue as if she’s dissatisfied. But judging by the atmosphere, it seems like they’re leaning towards not fighting. I wouldn’t avoid a fight if they were to initiate one, but I didn’t particularly want to fight either, so there was no reason to refuse if they were backing down.
” Let’s go. “
” You, you’re lucky. “
Who are you to say that? Ugh! This is all because of those trash! Just wait until I see you again.
Anyway, they walked away somewhere, and I sat down nearby and checked their loot.
[Iron Dagger] (Normal)
Description: An ordinary dagger made of pure iron. Crafted by a skilled blacksmith, but not with his full effort.
<Additional Stats: Agility (2)>
<Required Stats: Agility (3)>
Attack Power: 9 Magic Attack Power: 0
Durability: 9/10
[Wolf Leather Boots] (Normal)
Description: Boots made from wolf leather. Crafted with completely unprocessed leather, but comfortable to wear.
<Additional Stats: Strength (1), Agility (2)>
<Required Stats: Agility (3)>
Defense: 8 Magic Defense: 4
Durability: 18/25
[Solid Wooden Bow] (Normal)
Description: A bow crafted by carving solid wood. Sturdy enough to be used as a blunt weapon.
<Additional Stats: Strength (1), Agility (4)>
<Required Stats: Agility (5)>
Attack Power: 12 Magic Attack Power: 0
Durability: 11/16
[Goblin Warrior’s Helmet] (Normal)
Description: A helmet worn by warriors of the Goblin Tribe. Made by covering an animal skull with leather. A symbol of a warrior, it also provides excellent defense.
<Additional Stats: Strength (2), Stamina (1)>
<Required Stats: Strength (4)>
Defense: 10 Magic Defense: 4
Durability: 21/25
” Not bad, surprisingly? “
The weapon didn’t even catch my eye. I’m just satisfied.
‘They dared to damage me with this trash?’
Still, the boots and helmet, excluding the weapon, were quite useful. The stats of the leather armor set I’m currently wearing only increase by 1 for each part.
” I’ll use them gratefully. “
Of course, I change into them. With this, my stats increased by Strength 2, Stamina 1, and Agility 1. I thanked the guys (?) who gave me this valuable equipment and wished to see them again.
You dare to touch me? I’ll make you regret it for the rest of your life.
” Sigh, anyway, I should find the boss after resting for a bit. “
Unfortunately, I didn’t have any recovery skills. Well, I did have one. Jayer’s Guardian Shield. When activated, it recovers 10 health per second. But I can’t use an S-rank auxiliary skill just for recovery, can I?
I’ll just sit and rest.
” I wish I had a healing skill at times like this. “
I wish I had Healing Touch. Should I look into it when I go to the village? Convinced that there would be shops selling skill books if I searched online, I seriously considered it.
By the way, what are my current stats?
I leveled up and changed two pieces of equipment, so I thought my stat range would have changed, so I opened the status window to check.
[Name: Rudin]
[Title: None]
[Level: 6]
[Fame: 0]
[Health: 427/470] (+50)
[Magic Power: 124/160]
[Stamina: 42.8%]
[Attack Power: 87] [Magic Attack Power: 7]
[Defense: 58] [Magic Defense: 25]
[Stats]
Strength: 50 (31+19) Intelligence: 7 (6+1) Agility: 10 (6+4)
Stamina: 26 (19+7) Skill: 11
[Acquired Skills: 5/20]
‘Defense is 58.’
A satisfying number. 58 Defense? With this much, I think I could fight head-on with a Goblin Warlord and win. But my gaze shifted from Defense to Stamina.
” My Stamina has dropped more than I thought. “
Is it because I ran with all my might?
With my Health being over 400, I consumed this much, so I didn’t even need to look at the guys who died to me. Their Stamina must have been almost depleted. However, while sitting and resting, my Stamina was recovering quite quickly.
It would be back to 100% in a few dozen seconds at worst, so I wasn’t particularly worried about it right now.
On the other hand, Health and Magic Power recover slowly? It seems like I would have to sit for quite a long time to fill up all these stats.
” Sigh. “
” Kyaaaak! “
……What?
Just as my Stamina was almost full, I turned my head towards the source of the scream. There, the women who had just left were running back in a hurry.
‘But wait……’
When they left, there were definitely three of them, but why are there only two now?
” Hey! Don’t just stand there blankly and run! “
” Run? “
However, I soon understood. A red wolf was fiercely chasing them. And behind the chasing wolf, I could see the already grayed-out body (?) of one of them.
‘Wait? A red wolf?’
With a question in mind, I check its name.
[Blood Wolf (Boss)]
I had a hunch, and as expected, it was a boss.
” Damn it, dragging that kind of mob here while I’m trying to rest! “
” D-do you think we wanted to drag it here?! “
Where does this little runt get the nerve to talk back? Anyway, it wasn’t bad. I was planning to hunt the boss anyway, and since it appeared right in front of me like this, it saved me the time of searching for it.
‘My Stamina has recovered, so I should be able to handle it.’
” Move aside! “
I shout and charge towards the Blood Wolf. Startled by my shout, the woman hurriedly moves to the side, and I swing my sword at the Blood Wolf……
Whoosh!-
‘It dodged?!’
Absurdly, the Blood Wolf dodged my attack. And it did so with what seemed like ease. The Blood Wolf, which had effortlessly dodged my attack by simply moving to the side, then charged headfirst towards the little runt (?).
” Kyaak! “
Thud!-
” How dare you ignore me?! Skill Use! Strong Strike! “
I didn’t even care about the little runt who was sent flying after being hit by the Blood Wolf. Catching the boss is more important!
Whoosh!-
” Damn it! “
It dodged again. And this time, the Blood Wolf didn’t attack me. It ran towards the fallen little runt and bit her shoulder.
Crunch-
” Aaagh! “
The little runt screamed and turned gray. Now that the little runt is dead, I guess I’m next? I briefly took a deep breath, recalling the Blood Wolf’s speed.
‘No matter how fast it moves, if I predict its direction, I can attack. Let’s try it.’
” Growl…… “
The Blood Wolf glares at me for a few seconds.
Dash!-
‘Here it comes!’
The Blood Wolf lunges at me in a surprise attack! I predicted its direction and swung my sword, but the Blood Wolf suddenly changed its course and threw its body.
Crash!-
[You have taken damage! -22.]
‘Crazy! How can a simple headbutt do this much damage……’
Still, its attack power wasn’t as high as I thought. Thanks to my increased Defense, it felt similar to the Goblin Warlord? Gaining confidence from the damage, I try to attack again……
Whoosh!-
” Oh, come on! “
The attack failed again. This is too fast! The Blood Wolf, which had dodged my attack once again, then bit my arm.
Crunch!-
[You have taken damage! -71.]
‘What? What is this ridiculous damage?!’
Nearly 100 of my Health disappeared in an instant. If I continued to fight like this, it seemed like I would be defeated in 1-2 minutes.
Was it no coincidence that the little runt died in two hits?
Just then.
” Skill Use! Stab! “
Clang-
Suddenly, a sword thrust from beside me hit the Blood Wolf. But clang? It didn’t sound like a damage-dealing sound. Anyway, I turn my head towards where the sword came from and easily spot the woman who had run away with the little runt standing there.
The woman, who had successfully landed a splendid attack, said somewhat shyly.
” ……It only dealt 6 damage. “
” …… “
Truly pathetic attack power. Using a skill and only dealing 6 damage. Anyway, I spoke to the woman who still hadn’t run away.
” Wouldn’t it be better to run away? “
” I’m thinking about it. “
Contrary to her answer, the woman was staring at the Blood Wolf as if she was going to fight. It seems like she’s determined to fight.
‘……Fine, do as you please.’
” Grrr! “
‘But even if I use Jayer’s Guardian Shield, I don’t think I can catch it. What should I do?’
First, I need to hit it to catch it, right? What’s the point of Jayer’s Guardian Shield at this point when I can’t even land a hit?
” But why are you fighting? It would be better to run away. “
” Well, I don’t know. “
” Do you have a way to catch it? “
” If it doesn’t dodge, I think I might be able to catch it. “
That’s right. If I can just deal damage, I can use Jayer’s Guardian Shield to endure and catch it. The problem is that the Blood Wolf is incredibly fast.
” Is that so? Skill Use! Blessing. “
[Player ‘ Hayeon ‘ casts Blessing.]
[Strength and Agility increased by 4.]
” Huh? “
Is it a support magic? I looked at the woman named Hayeon.
” You said you might be able to catch it, right? I’ll help you. “
” I appreciate the help, but…… “
I don’t think this Blessing will be enough.
If my Agility increased by at least 20, then maybe, but with a Blessing that only increases it by 4, I didn’t have high expectations. And there was no time to leisurely chat.
” Krrr! “
The Blood Wolf was approaching rapidly, zig-zagging its body. Perhaps due to its high Agility, my movements felt relatively slow, like a turtle.
” Skill Use! Strong Strike! “
” Skill Use! Stab! “
Hayeon and I simultaneously used our skills against the Blood Wolf. However, both my downward swing and Hayeon’s thrust only cut through the air, and the Blood Wolf, having dodged them, attempted a headbutt towards Hayeon.
Thud!-
” Ugh! “
” How much Health do you have left? “
” ……103. “
‘That’s awfully low.’
I mutter to myself and try to attack again. Of course, it misses. If this kind of attack could hit, I could catch it alone. However, Hayeon accurately stabbed the Blood Wolf as it dodged.
It was a splendid attack, no doubt about it.
Clang-
If only the damage wasn’t so lacking.
‘Come to think of it, she said she dealt 6 damage with a skill earlier, right?’
In other words, this time, no damage was dealt at all. How can you kill anything with such tickling damage? You couldn’t even kill a Pudding!
‘Sigh…… Should I just run away?’
” Should we just run away? “
As if she had the same thought as me, Hayeon spoke up. Honestly, I was very tempted. But would we be able to escape from this thing? Considering the Blood Wolf’s Agility, someone had to hold it back.
‘I have no choice. If I leave it to her, she’ll die within 10 seconds.’
She would die after being hit just once or twice. Compared to that, I could buy more time, and I also had a skill for that.
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