Owner of Twilight Intuition – Chapter 19

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 19

” Argh! If I had known, I would have registered it as a normal trade! “

If I had put that item in a normal trade, my assets would have been 41 silver. But to lose it in an auction!

‘I had no idea the gold exchange rate would be this high.’

Should I go and cancel it now? I thought about it for a moment, but decided to leave it as it was. The chances of getting my money back even if I canceled were slim, and since it was left in the auction, it might sell at a high price if I was lucky.

” Huh? “

But what is that building?

While walking and thinking about the auction, I saw a sign with a picture of a parchment. Is it a scroll shop? Intrigued, I went inside.

Clank-

‘Huh? It’s not a shop.’

Tables placed here and there. Numerous papers stuck on the wall. And……

” Welcome to the Quest Guild. What brings you here? “

” Quest Guild? “

” Yes. Did you perhaps come here by mistake? “

” Ah, well…… “

Was this where Kares received the quest yesterday? I recalled the item I got after killing Zeld yesterday. It was definitely a jackpot, but……

” What kind of quests are there? “

” You want to take a quest? I’m sorry, but may I have your name? “

” Rudin. “

I don’t know why they need my name, but I answer anyway. And after hearing my ID, the NPC rummaged through some papers and then spoke as if he had found something.

” Ah, you’ve completed an F-rank quest. “

” You can tell that too? “

” Of course. However, to take on an E-rank quest, you need to complete two more F-rank quests. “

Huh? Complete two more F-rank quests?

” Can’t I take on an E-rank quest right away? “

I could clear the F-rank quest I did yesterday on my own. So naturally, I thought about higher-ranked quests, but the NPC shook his head firmly.

” We focus on quest completion ability. If you’re not qualified, you can’t take on an E-rank quest. “

” Is that qualification completing three F-rank quests? “

” Yes. For your information, if you fail, you have to succeed three times in a row again. You’ve succeeded once, Rudin-nim, so you have two more to go. “

‘Hmm.’

Then should I quickly complete two F-rank quests and take on an E-rank quest? If it’s a quest at Zeld’s level, I can handle it alone, so it’s a simple task.

” Additionally, you can only receive one quest per day. “

” What? “

” You can only receive one quest per day. “

” …… “

In other words, it would take at least three days to receive an E-rank quest. Considering the rewards earned from quests, wouldn’t failure lead to hindering growth?

” Show me the F-rank quests. “

” Yes, there are currently three F-rank quests. “

With that, he hands me a piece of paper. Three quests were written on the paper.

[Eliminate the Massacre, ‘ Dorgen ‘.] (F-rank)

Details: The underground arena of the Karzen Kingdom. There is a person named Dorgen who is making a name for himself as the Massacre. The problem is Dorgen’s skill. Due to Dorgen’s continuous winning streak, the arena is not generating proper income.

Please defeat him and make the arena profitable!

*Automatically moves to the arena.

Reward: Fame (30), Silver (50 silver)

Recommended Party Size: 6 people

[Gather the Mana-Infused Herb, ‘ Manir ‘.] (F-rank)

Details: A quest from an alchemist. Manir, the mana-infused herb. This herb is also a high-grade ingredient needed for alchemy. He wants to craft a certain potion, but realizing he doesn’t have Manir, he requested a quest from the guild.

*Upon handing over the herb ‘ Manir ‘, the quest is automatically completed.

Reward: Fame (10), Silver (20 silver), Item (Ring of Mana)

Recommended Party Size: 1 person

[Catch the Foul Thief.] (F-rank)

Details: A noble residential area in the Anis Kingdom. One day, a thief broke into this place. The stolen item is a top-grade diamond ring. The nobleman, who lost the ring worth at least 100 gold, immediately sealed the gates and searched for the thief, but the thief was not caught.

But the thief is definitely still in the village. Catch him!

*Automatically moves to the Anis Kingdom.

*Time limit: 3 hours.

*Time does not apply when logged out.

Reward: Fame (20), Silver (50 silver)

Recommended Party Size: 3 people

After briefly looking over the three quests, my thought was this:

‘There’s no quest worth doing.’

The only quest I could possibly do was eliminating Dorgen. Could I, without Herbalism, find Manir? Impossible. Also, could I, with low Agility, catch a thief? That was also impossible.

Therefore, the quest I could do was practically decided.

” I’ll take the Dorgen quest. “

” Yes. That will be 1 silver. “

[1 silver has been consumed.]

[You have received the F-rank quest, ‘ Eliminate the Massacre, Dorgen ‘.]

” ……You even charge money? “

” 1 silver for F-rank, 10 silver for E-rank, 1 gold for D-rank. We receive a deposit like this. You can think of it as an introduction fee. “

Why does the price jump tenfold? Then is a C-rank quest 10 gold? Wow~ 10 gold is 2 million won in cash. It seems like it would be difficult to receive higher-ranked quests just by completing quests.

” Then I’ll look forward to good results. “

Anyway, the quest I received had a recommended party size of 6 people, but I didn’t plan on gathering people.

I should be enough on my own.

” Start quest. “

[You have started the quest. Would you like to move to the quest location?]

” Yes. “

[Moving to the quest location.]

Fwoosh!-

I was transported with a white light and……

Waaaaaaaaah!!!

I was in the center of the arena. By the way, why are there so many people? Looking around, countless people were cheering in the audience seats.

━Now! A new challenger has appeared to stop Dorgen’s winning streak!

‘I never thought it would start like this.’

━His name is Roo~din!!

Waaaaaaaaah!!!

Rudin! Rudin! Rudin!

People chanting my name with deafening cheers. It’s too noisy. Anyway, I adjusted my grip on my sword and shield, preparing for battle, and a huge door began to open in front of me.

━Will he show an overwhelming battle this time as well! Dorgen is entering!

” Khehehe…… “

[Dorgen the Massacre (BOSS)]

‘He’s bigger than I thought.’

The man called Dorgen was a huge giant. His height seemed to be well over 2 meters, and he held a blunt weapon in his hand that was about half his height.

‘Is that weapon…… a mace?’

The end is not sharp, but blunt. At least I don’t have to worry about piercing attacks, right? As long as there are no piercing attacks that ignore defense, I think I can somehow manage with my overwhelming defense.

” Another sacrifice has arrived today. “

━Then let the match……

” I’ll kill you! “

━Begin!!

Waaaaaaaaah!!!

‘He’s coming!’

Dorgen charged, moving his massive body. Fortunately, his speed wasn’t as fast as I thought. It seemed he was focused on Strength, similar to me.

” Skill Use! Strong Strike! “

I block Dorgen’s downward strike and slash with my skill.

Clang!-

[You have received damage! -47.]

[Skill Damage! 12.]

What?

I was surprised by the fact that I received damage, but I was even more surprised by the skill damage, which was only 12. Just how high is his defense? But I didn’t have time to think about this as Dorgen’s next attack followed.

” Take this! Spinning Strike! “

Whoosh!-

He swings his blunt weapon, spinning his massive body. However, the range was wide, and I couldn’t avoid it.

” Tsk. “

Kaboom!-

[You have received damage! -124.]

For the first time in this game, I received over 100 damage. This is definitely not an F-rank quest!!

━Dorgen’s powerful blow! But Rudin stands firm!

” Hoo? Your body didn’t fly away from my attack! “

” Skill Use. Shield Bash! “

I thrust my shield forward and charge. If I’m not careful, I might be the one who gets hurt! There was no time to talk leisurely.

Thud!-

[Skill Damage! 92.]

” Kuku, not bad! “

He swings his blunt weapon again with an irritating laugh! However, a simple normal attack like that was enough to block with my shield.

[You have received damage! -45.]

‘Should I try for piercing damage?’

Shield Bash deals damage. However, to deal with Dorgen using Shield Bash, I had to stay as close to Dorgen as possible, which would likely turn into a brawl like with Zeld yesterday.

If I had a chance of winning, I would do that, but……

Thwack-

[Hit Damage! 1.]

[You have received damage! -46.]

‘This is driving me crazy.’

Perhaps Dorgen realized that he was taking damage from my Shield Bash, so he was blocking my approach by swinging his large blunt weapon.

How can an AI be so smart?

‘I’d rather……’

” Skill Use. Jayer’s Guardian Shield! “

Fwoosh!-

[S-rank skill, Jayer’s Guardian Shield is activated.]

[Consumes 300 Magic Power.]

[Insufficient Magic Power.]

[Stamina consumption is doubled.]

Jayer’s Guardian Shield activates with a pillar of white light. The pillar of light, more sacred than anything else in the world, enveloped my body and disappeared, and a white haze started to rise from my body.

And also……

Gulp Gulp-

I drink the Lower Grade Magic Potion I got from killing Zeld yesterday to reduce Stamina consumption as much as possible.

[Magic Power is restored by 200.]

” W-What, what is that skill?! “

” Skill Use. Shield Bash! “

Taking advantage of Dorgen’s moment of panic, I quickly approach and bash him with my shield.

Kaboom!-

[Skill Damage! 206.]

” Kugh! “

It’s working! The damage has more than doubled with just Jayer’s Shield!

‘Alright, I’ll keep pushing like this!’

The duration is 30 seconds. I have to finish it within that time.

” Y-You…… little brat! Spinning Strike! “

Clang!-

[You have received damage! -29.]

” Skill Use. Shield Bash! “

[Skill Damage! 201.]

” Kugh! “

Dorgen staggers. No matter how good his defense is, he must be feeling the impact of the current damage. On the other hand, I’m currently in a state where I’m barely taking any impact.

Perhaps realizing this, Dorgen started to back away hesitantly.

━Everyone! Do you see this?! Dorgen is retreating! Was it Rudin? Truly amazing!

Rudin! Rudin!

” Damn it, damn you! “

” Skill Use. Shield Bash! “

Kaboom!-

[Skill Damage! 204.]

” Skill Use. Strong Strike! “

[Skill Damage! 23.]

I felt irritated after checking the damage of Strong Strike. Is this even considered damage? I couldn’t think of anything other than the need to focus on learning shield-related skills.

Kaboom!-

[Skill Damage! 206.]

[The duration of the S-rank skill, Jayer’s Guardian Shield, has ended.]

After landing one last Shield Bash, the haze rising from my body disappeared. The duration had ended.

‘By the way, how much HP does this guy have?’

I must have dealt a considerable amount of damage so far, but Dorgen didn’t die. Rather, he glared at me fiercely as the duration ended and swung his blunt weapon.

Clang!-

[You have received damage! -46.]

” You dare…… to mess with me! Warrior’s Strike! “

‘A skill?!’

I quickly dodge to the side. I didn’t have the confidence to block that skill when I was already taking damage from normal attacks. And as if to prove my judgment right, an incredible sound struck my ears.

Kwaaang!!

What is that unbelievable destructive power?!

For a moment, the ground seemed to cave in from the force. And indeed, the ground actually did cave in. Anyway, by avoiding that attack, I created an opening and charged at Dorgen again with my shield.

[Skill Damage! 91.]

[Ding!~ The level of the F-rank skill ‘ Shield Bash ‘ has increased.]

[Stat Stamina increases by 2.]

I’ve used it so much that the level of Shield Bash has increased. Level 2? At this rate, it seemed like it would reach level 30, not just level 2.

” Die! Warrior’s Strike! “

‘You brute!’

Kwaaang!!

Does he think that attack will work, lifting his blunt weapon high in the air and slamming it down? I couldn’t react properly to the first attack due to surprise, but I still managed to avoid it. This time, I dodged Dorgen’s attack again and swung my shield.

[Skill Damage! 98.]

Hmm?

Perhaps due to the level increase of Shield Bash, the damage increased slightly. However, seeing the increased amount, I didn’t think it would become overwhelmingly strong even if it reached level 30.

Is it because it’s an F-rank skill?

” Kuaaagh! Extreme Rage! “

‘What kind of skill is that again?’

Boom!-

Suddenly, a red aura flickered in Dorgen’s eyes as he used the skill. This doesn’t look good. And as soon as I thought that, Dorgen swung his blunt weapon with incredible speed.

” ……!? “

I can’t avoid it!

His speed had more than doubled compared to before. I hurriedly moved my shield to block Dorgen’s attack, but……

Clang!-

[You have received damage! -97.]

‘Kugh, is it a damage amplification skill?’

” Spinning Strike! “

Kwaaang!-

[You have received damage! -176.]

” Damn it! “

I blocked the attack, but my body is thrown back. I tumbled several meters backward, and Dorgen, perhaps to finish me off for sure, charged at me with terrifying speed.

” Skill Use! Shield Bash! “

There was no way to avoid a brute force charge like that. I quickly got up and adjusted my stance, charging with my shield, and Dorgen, as if he had given up on defense, simply swung his blunt weapon.

[Skill Damage! 124.]

[You have received damage! -96.]

My shield hit first, and then Dorgen’s blunt weapon struck me.

‘Kugh, but the skill damage is 124? Could it be……’

I could easily figure out what happened next. It seemed the skill Dorgen used was something similar to a berserk skill. A type of skill that increases damage but reduces defense.

” Warrior’s Strike! “

Moreover, I was the one who suffered from the previous attack. Although my damage was higher, my stance was broken by Dorgen’s attack, while Dorgen continued to swing his weapon as if nothing had happened.

‘But I won’t die in one hit, right?’

Thinking that it was too late to dodge, I raised my shield.

Kwaaang!-

[You have received damage! -298.]

Damn it, I’m going to die.

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