Owner of Twilight Intuition – Chapter 22

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 22

” Game Start. “

팟!-

[May you find what you desire in the streets illuminated by Twilight…….]

As soon as I logged into Twilight, I headed straight for the gate. The goal is the dungeon. Since I had already figured out the location, I moved without hesitation, and in the meantime, I also checked my stats.

[Name: Rudin]

[Title: Shield of Protection]

[Level: 9]

[Fame: 54]

[HP: 1980/1980]

[MP: 190/190]

[Stamina: 100.0%]

[Attack Power: 157] [Magic Attack Power: 10]

[Defense: 213] [Magic Defense: 157]

[Stats]

Strength: 91 (58+33)  Intelligence: 10 (9+1)  Agility: 24 (16+8)

Stamina: 56 (44+12)  Skill: 18

[Acquired Skills: 10/20]

‘My Strength is incredibly high.’

Including both pure stats and item stats, it’s 91. The next highest stat is Stamina, so this is no different from a pure warrior. Strangely, in a game without classes, the direction of growth was naturally determined to be a warrior.

‘Well, is it obvious?’

Since stats increase with skills, it’s probably a natural phenomenon.

” Detailed Information. Giant’s Sprint. “

After checking my stats, I looked into Giant’s Sprint, which I had acquired in the previous login.

[A-Rank Giant’s Sprint Effect] (LV1)

━ When charging, Strength increases by 100.

━ When charging, Agility doubles. +1 applied.

━ When charging, Defense increases by 50.

━ When charging, ignores external impact.

━ When charge hits, Strength and Defense are applied as damage.

━ When charge hits, launches enemies with lower Strength than yours.

* Consumes 100 MP when used.

* Consumes 7% Stamina when used.

” A skill with a base attack power of 150……. “

It seemed like a skill I could use even without a shield. Is it because it’s A-Rank? Anyway, it was fortunate that I had obtained a high-ranking attack skill. I was a little disappointed that it wasn’t an S-Rank skill, though.

‘Let’s check the damage first.’

As I stepped outside the gate, people and Puddings were still playing together. When will people disappear from this place? Since there were so many people, it was difficult to check the damage with Pudding.

‘Do I have to use Goblins?’

But again, a problem arose. The armor I was wearing prevented the Goblins from attacking. The leather armor obtained by killing the Goblin Warlord.

That option is…….

* Goblins lower level than you will not initiate attacks (excluding bosses).

……That’s why. Damn it.

Unable to check the damage, I arrived at the dungeon.

Murmur~ Murmur~

There were quite a lot of people gathered at the dungeon, even though it wasn’t a town. I don’t know why they gathered at the dungeon like this, but I felt there must be a reason.

” We, Dawn’s Light, found this dungeon! Got it? Do you understand?! Since our guild found it, we’ll monopolize it! “

Upon checking, the entrance was quite narrow. Just enough for one person to enter? With five people blocking the entrance, a situation unfolded where no one could enter.

” If you really want to enter this dungeon, join our guild! Then we’ll let you in! By the way, we’ll also check your address and phone number to prevent unauthorized withdrawal, so give up on the idea of just raiding the dungeon and leaving! “

Naturally, there was a backlash.

” Hey, you crazy bastards! How is the dungeon yours?! “

” Have you lost your mind?! “

” Fuck, why are you being so noisy?! Do you want to die?! “

” Tsk! “

The levels of those blocking the entrance were quite high, so no one could approach them. Thinking back to the bulletin board posts I read before logging in, it seems like a few people have already died, so it’s understandable why they can’t approach.

‘Interesting.’

I didn’t expect it, but there are actually people monopolizing it.

I slowly walked forward. My leisurely pace didn’t show any intention to attack, so they greeted me with a smile.

” Huh? You’re well-equipped? Did you come to join the guild? “

” Not really. I just want to enter the dungeon. “

” Fuck! Didn’t you hear what I just said?! If you want to enter this dungeon……. “

” Join the guild? Are you crazy? “

I calmly interrupted him. Naturally, he shouted as if he was quite angry.

” You son of a bitch, who are you kidding?! “

Wham!-

[Overwhelming Defense! You take no damage!]

” Wh, what?! “

Unfortunately, I didn’t take any damage. However, the message seemed to have been conveyed to him, and he started to panic with a surprised expression. I was finally able to see the message I wanted.

[You have been attacked by player ‘ Iron Fist ‘!]

[Self-Defense is justified.]

[Self-Defense is justified for all party members including Iron Fist.]

” Skill Use. Spinning Strike! “

As I used the skill, my body automatically spun around, attacking the surrounding players.

Swoosh!-

[Skill Damage! 127.]

[Skill Damage! 142.]

[Skill Damage! 140.]

I used the skill, but it only hit three people. If it was the blunt weapon that Dorgen had, I would have hit all five of them. However, I’m not saying I’m disappointed. It’s a battle I’m bound to win anyway.

” Da, Damn it! Everyone, attack him! “

‘Yes, this is how it should be!’

They each swing their swords and axes. However, I ignored all the attacks and threw myself at the one in front of me.

[Overwhelming Defense! You take no damage!]

[Overwhelming Defense! You take no damage!]

” Skill Use! Shield Bash! “

Wham!-

[Skill Damage! 153.]

Huh?

Even though I hit him with my shield, the damage difference wasn’t that significant. Should I say that the Spinning Strike skill is quite useful? However, despite that, the damage itself was higher with the F-Rank Shield Bash, making me marvel at my defense.

” You son of a bitch! Strong Strike! “

[You have taken damage! -1.]

Even skill damage doesn’t work. At this point, there’s no need to see the rest.

[Hit Damage! 95.]

[You have killed player ‘ One Shot ‘.]

[Acquired 200 Self-Defense Experience!]

[Acquired 14 Silver 23 Copper as Self-Defense Reward!]

[Acquired ‘ Silver Necklace ‘ as Self-Defense Item!]

[Acquired ‘ Dead Man’s Boots ‘ as Self-Defense Item!]

‘It’s going as expected.’

Experience, money, and items gained through self-defense.

In the posts about them killing players online, I could recall the three guys who attacked me in the Wolf Forest yesterday. I wondered if the same thing would happen as yesterday through the self-defense system if I was attacked first, and as expected, the current results are appearing.

There’s no need to bother hunting monsters!

Slash!-

” Ugh, Ugh! “

[You have killed player ‘ Black Knight ‘.]

[Acquired 220 Self-Defense Experience!]

[Acquired 7 Silver 81 Copper as Self-Defense Reward!]

[Acquired ‘ Silver Ring ‘ as Self-Defense Item!]

Thump-

Even though it’s virtual, it felt like my heart was pounding.

‘This is kind of fun?’

It’s a strange feeling. For some reason, at this moment, it felt like all my fatigue was flying away. Is it because I’m dealing with people? I don’t think so.

It’s because it’s been proven that I’m overwhelmingly stronger than them.

[You have killed player ‘ Neighborhood Bro ‘.]

[Acquired 220 Self-Defense Experience!]

[Acquired 10 Silver 31 Copper as Self-Defense Reward!]

[Acquired ‘ Dead Man’s Longsword ‘ as Self-Defense Item!]

I’ve already earned over 30 Silver. This was definitely the best. Why would I bother hunting monsters? If I kill players, I’m guaranteed money and items!

” You son of a bitch! Do you think you’ll get away with this?! “

” Skill Use. Shield Bash! “

[Skill Damage! 162.]

” Dam…n……. “

[You have killed player ‘ Iron Fist ‘.]

[Acquired 240 Self-Defense Experience!]

[Acquired 5 Silver 51 Copper as Self-Defense Reward!]

[Acquired ‘ Iron Knuckles ‘ as Self-Defense Item!]

The player collapsed, glaring at me with anger in his eyes. What if I don’t get away with it? Thinking about it, it was a funny thing to say. We wouldn’t meet in real life, and they wouldn’t be able to beat me here.

‘Speaking of which, one of them ran away.’

Does it matter?

Then, I suddenly noticed countless eyes staring at me. The players who wanted to enter the dungeon but couldn’t. What should I do? I had a feeling that posts would appear on the bulletin board later, but I couldn’t do anything about that.

‘Let’s just enter the dungeon.’

The original goal was to obtain money and items through self-defense. Next is to kill the dungeon boss and obtain money and items as well.

Hindering those who monopolize the dungeon is a secondary objective.

With that thought, I entered the dungeon.

[Warning! The ‘ Dawn’s Light ‘ guild has issued a Kill Order on you!]

[Due to the unilateral Kill Order issued by the authority of the opposing guild master, you can receive a certain reward.]

[You have acquired 50 Silver.]

[From now on, you are hostile with the Dawn’s Light guild.]

[The hostile relationship will be lifted after 24 hours.]

” What? A Kill Order? “

Is it a guild system? Since there’s a term called guild master, it seems to be correct. By the way, why a Kill Order? Ah, is this why he said I wouldn’t get away with it? Recalling the words of the player named Iron Fist just now, I understood in my own way.

” If it’s a hostile relationship, I can just kill them all……. “

Stab!-

[You have taken damage! -146.]

Damn, piercing damage! I immediately swung my sword at the player who appeared in front of me and stabbed me with a dagger.

Whoosh!-

‘He’s incredibly fast. More importantly, was he stealthed just now?’

And above the player’s head, there was a red sword mark. It was the same mark that appeared for self-defense, but since this guy I’m seeing for the first time has that mark, it seems like it appeared due to the Kill Order system.

Thud-

” Huh? “

In the meantime, the player who stabbed me with a dagger ran away. What’s he trying to do?

” Or does he mean to only do surprise attacks? “

Anyway, I’ll proceed. There’s a possibility of being ambushed again, but I’m confident in my HP of around 2,000. Honestly, even if I get stabbed 10 times, I won’t die.

” Skill Use! Concentrated Fire! “

” Skill Use! Spear of Flame! “

Suddenly, two players appeared from around the corner. They cast skills as soon as they appeared, but…….

” Skill Use. Giant’s Sprint! “

Rumble!-

I use Giant’s Sprint, which I acquired in the previous login. As I use Giant’s Sprint, a red aura swirls around my body like a storm. This is unexpectedly cool? Anyway, after finishing my thoughts, I raised my shield and ran in a straight line.

Crash!- Bang!-

[Overwhelming Defense! You take no damage!]

[You have taken damage! -33.]

Incredible speed!

I thought as I blocked the attacks of the players in front. Currently, my Agility is 24. When I use Giant’s Sprint, it goes up to 49. And as I ran with that increased Agility, I was shot towards them at an incredible speed, and in the end…….

Boom!-

[Skill Damage! 384.]

[Skill Damage! 408.]

I finished them off in one shot. As expected of A-Rank? Giant’s Sprint showed truly tremendous damage, and thanks to that, there was no need for additional attacks, and they turned gray.

[You have killed a player of the hostile faction.]

[You have killed a player of the hostile faction.]

[Acquired 240 Reward Experience!]

[Acquired 220 Reward Experience!]

[Acquired 10 Silver 38 Copper as Reward!]

[Acquired 12 Silver 62 Copper as Reward!]

[Acquired ‘ Silver Necklace ‘ as Reward Item!]

[Acquired ‘ Silver Necklace ‘ as Reward Item!]

[Acquired ‘ Leather Longbow ‘ as Reward Item!]

” ……But why are so many Silver Necklaces dropping? “

I said in a puzzled tone as I checked the list of acquired items in the message window. Is it some kind of guild-specific item? Having already acquired three Silver Necklaces, I opened the item window to check the necklace.

At that moment.

Stab!-

[You have taken damage! -146.]

” Oh, damn it! “

Whoosh!-

Feeling the sensation in my back and checking the message window, I realized that I had been hit with piercing damage again. How come it’s only piercing damage? Anyway, I turned around to attack, but the culprit had already retreated.

Dash!

And then, without hesitation, he ran away. Huh, look at that guy? He stabbed me twice and ran away?

But this time, I wasn’t going to let him go.

” Skill Use! Giant’s Sprint! “

[Insufficient MP.]

[Stamina consumption doubles.]

Rumble!-

I’ll catch him!

Due to lack of MP, my stamina consumption doubled, but I had no time to care. Rather, I was more concerned about the fact that the distance wasn’t closing easily even though I was running like this.

Even with Giant’s Sprint, which doubles my Agility!

It seems his Agility is similar to mine right now.

‘But I’ll catch him!’

The distance is closing little by little. If I can just land this hit, he’ll surely die instantly!

I thought so, but…….

Thud!-

” ……!? “

The guy who was running away quickly turned his body and slipped into a side path. As a result, I missed my target and crashed head-on into the wall in front of me.

Crash!!-

” Damn it. “

The battle with the Blood Wolf yesterday came to mind. But it was much more difficult than that. The Blood Wolf just blindly charged, but this guy was chipping away at my HP with stealth.

What should I do…… Huh? Blood Wolf?

‘Come to think of it…….’

I took out the Bloody Wolf’s Dagger I acquired from killing the Blood Wolf from the item window. Normally, I wouldn’t be able to use it due to the stat restrictions, but now that I’ve acquired Giant’s Sprint and my Agility has increased, I can use it.

[Bloody Wolf’s Dagger] (Magic)

Description: A dagger stained with blood. Its unique sharpness for taking lives and the bloody color permeating the blade give it a chilling aura.

<Additional Stats: Strength (2), Agility (10)>

<Stat Restriction: Agility (15)>

Attack Power: 32  Magic Attack Power: 16

Durability: 30/30

* Piercing Damage increased by 15%.

” Since Agility increases by 10 with the additional stats. “

I checked my stats as well.

[Stats]

Strength: 85 (58+27)  Intelligence: 10 (9+1)  Agility: 31 (16+15)

Stamina: 54 (44+10)  Skill: 18

Agility 31.

With this much, I don’t think I’ll miss him like before. If I use Giant’s Sprint, my Agility will go up to 63. In comparison, it means I’ll be running with 14 more Agility.

” Found you! The guy with the Kill Order! “

” ……Sigh, he’s not giving me a break. “

” Skill Use! Weaken Body! “

The player who found me is alone. To think he’s coming at me alone. As long as it’s not piercing damage, I’m not afraid of how many people come at me.

Woong!-

” ……? “

[You have been affected by Weaken Body.]

[Defense decreases by 10.]

” Oh, come on. He’s trying everything. “

He reduced my defense by 10? But the fact that he reduced my defense was important. It seems they’re exchanging information among guild members…….

” I already know that your defense is excellent! Die! “

[You have taken damage! -1.]

” What?! “

I didn’t even defend. I sighed as I was hit by the swinging sword and thrust the dagger in my right hand.

Stab-

[Piercing Damage! 147.]

Oh, piercing damage in one hit.

” Ugh! “

At the same time, I swung my shield faster than the player trying to back away.

” Skill Use. Shield Bash. “

[Skill Damage! 171.]

” Wh, what’s this damage?! “

” Just die. “

I continued to slash at the panicked guy. He tried to dodge somehow, but I kept swinging the dagger while staying as close to him as possible.

[Hit Damage! 75.]

[Hit Damage! 71.]

” No, no……. “

[You have killed a player of the hostile faction.]

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