Owner of Twilight Intuition – Chapter 27

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 27

[You have acquired 20 Silver as a quest completion reward.]

[Favorability with the Archmage Derhart increases by 5.]

[Fame has increased by 30.]

Is it over?

Thinking that everything was over now that I had received the completion reward, I soon saw Earth coming out of the Quest Guild.

” Everyone worked hard. “

” Yes. You too, Earth-nim. “

” Now that the quest is over, I’m thinking of hunting in the Orc-occupied territory. Anyone want to come with me? “

‘Orc-occupied territory?’

A brief conflict arose as the name of the new hunting ground came up. However, if I hunted with them, I couldn’t expect much experience, so I decided to give up without regret.

” Rudin-nim, do you want to go too? “

” No, I have other things to do. “

” Is that so? Hmm, that’s a shame. “

” What a shame. Then hunt hard. “

Having said that, I left the party and slowly moved my steps.

‘But where should I go?’

The mine? It’s meaningless. Ore Mining and Iron Ingot Smelting are already at level 5. Besides, smelting iron ore doesn’t produce good iron ingots.

Would it be different when I reach level 6?

Anyway, after deleting the mine option from my mind, I wondered what was left and soon remembered the two Random Skillbooks in my item window. I couldn’t just leave them be, so I had to use them, but when I was about to, I started to worry.

” Random Skillbooks…… “

Just opening them like others would be foolish. This is because I have the ability to extract S-rank skills from Random Skillbooks.

Although there are unknown side effects.

So the difference is whether to take the risk and extract an S-rank skill, or just learn an F-rank skill.

Which of the two is better here……

‘No need to think.’

The side effects I’ve experienced so far have been sweating a bit and feeling tired, so it was a viable option.

*　*　*

[Would you like to open the Skillbook? Skills are learned automatically when opened.]

” ……It’s damn hard to come out. “

The attempt was good, but the process was by no means good. In the end, I decided to take a short break and let out a sigh as I looked up at the sky.

What am I doing right now?

The desired S-rank skill didn’t come out so easily, so I even had this thought.

‘Wouldn’t a C-rank skill be better?’

What I was most concerned about while fighting the Dawn’s Light guild was stamina consumption. If I had enough magic power, I could reduce stamina consumption. However, with my current meager level of magic power, I thought a C-rank wouldn’t be bad either.

‘The problem is that S-rank skills are essential for stats……’

In addition, it was a satisfying worry that arose because I could extract S-rank skills.

” Hoo, okay. It’s an S-rank skill. “

There must be a way to somehow raise my lacking magic power, right? Thinking that, I used the Random Skillbook again.

[Would you like to open the Skillbook? Skills are learned automatically when opened.]

” Huh? “

I don’t even remember how many times I’ve tried so far. Maybe I’ve done it thousands of times. I was about to repeat the process like a machine when I stopped my hand at the sudden sensation.

I feel like something’s going to come out?

It’s a similar feeling to when I extracted Jayer’s Guardian Shield. Naturally, I didn’t feel anxious. Instead of anxiety, I felt a refreshing sensation that cooled my whole body, and I opened the Skillbook as I felt it.

[You have acquired the S-rank skill ‘ Elsyke’s Phantom Shift ‘.]

[Strength increases by 5.]

[Agility increases by 5.]

[Ding!~ A new stat ‘ Magic Power ‘ has been created. Magic Power is the energy within a person’s body. As Magic Power increases, Magic Attack also increases, and it has the effect of replenishing consumed Magic Power faster during rest.]

[Magic Power increases by 8.]

” It’s here! “

The hours of hard work paid off. Considering the value of an S-rank, these few hours were nothing. Anyway, I checked the skill with a happy heart.

[Elsyke’s Phantom Shift] (S-rank)

Description: The technique of Elsyke, who made a name for himself as the Phantom Knight. This technique is everything he created to counter mages who don’t allow close combat. A skill created by the embodiment of his achievement of cutting down countless mages with a single sword.

<Stat Increase: Strength (5), Agility (5), Magic Power (8)>

<Current Proficiency: LV1 (0.00%)>

” Phantom Shift? “

Is it something that moves while leaving afterimages? I couldn’t quite grasp it just by reading the description. The description makes it sound like a skill used against mages, so it seemed better to check the detailed information.

” Detailed Information. Elsyke’s Phantom Shift. “

[S-rank Elsyke’s Phantom Shift Effects] (LV1)

━Moves to a location within a 10M radius in the direction of your gaze.

━10-second stealth effect upon movement.

━5% additional damage applied in stealth state.

━A phantom with the same stats as the user is created in the original location.

━Phantom duration: 10 seconds.

━10% of the user’s maximum HP is applied as the phantom’s HP.

━Randomly uses 1 skill.

━Detonates the phantom to apply damage. (Command: Phantom Explosion)

━Remaining HP is applied as explosion damage.

*Consumes 300 Magic Power upon use.

*Consumes 10% Stamina upon use.

” This is awfully complicated. “

Just like Jayer’s Guardian Shield, I see a lot listed here and there. Still, after reading it carefully, I could see that it was a movement skill different from Giant’s Sprint.

By the way……

” ……Is this good? “

First of all, it was good to have the teleport that I often saw in online games. However, the part about a phantom being created and that phantom exploding was hard to understand.

” 10% of my HP. If I apply this as explosion damage…… only 200? “

No, Giant’s Sprint deals about 300-400 damage, but only 200? Also, considering the opponent’s defense, it wouldn’t even deal 200 damage.

Is this really an S-rank skill?

‘An S-rank skill with similar damage to Strong Strike……’

Frankly, even if I detonate the phantom, the damage is similar to the current F-rank skill, Strong Strike. Then that means it’s not an offensive skill. Maybe it’s a skill used to distract the opponent?

” Status Information Window. “

[Name: Rudin]

[Title: Shield of Protection]

[Level: 10]

[Fame: 84]

[HP: 2013/2013]

[Magic Power: 520/520]

[Stamina: 100.0%]

[Attack Power: 159] [Magic Attack Power: 28]

[Defense: 213] [Magic Defense: 157]

[Stats]

Strength: 93 (61+32) Intelligence: 28 (10+18) Agility: 39 (22+17)

Stamina: 58 (46+12) Magic Power: 22 (8+14) Skill: 20

[Acquired Skills: 11/20]

‘Tsk, I can’t expect much damage.’

But apart from that, it was good that my magic power increased as the Magic Power stat was unlocked. Now, even if I use an S-rank skill once, my stamina won’t be reduced by half.

” What’s left is the phantom…… “

Do I have to use it myself to find out?

Anyway, one of the two Random Skillbooks is done. I wanted to finish them all, but I was too mentally exhausted to do any more.

I have a little over 2 hours of playtime left.

‘Let’s try using the acquired skill first.’

Of course, to use the skill, I need to go to a hunting ground. However, the places I’ve been to so far are the Goblin and Wolf Forest, and the Kobold Mine. I don’t know about others, but even I felt like my range of activity was narrow.

Hmm, then should I go somewhere I haven’t been today?

” In a way, it’s an exploration. “

Well, exploration is fine too.

I wander around areas I haven’t been to yet. While doing so, I can hunt and maybe even discover unexpected quests. Lost in thought, I slowly got up and looked around.

Until now, I’ve only gone west of the village……

‘Let’s go east today for a change.’

I set my direction east, the opposite side, and started walking.

*　*　*

” Krrr! “

” Damn it! “

Coming out of the east gate of the village, I found a surprisingly well-maintained road. In addition, there wasn’t a single monster on that road. Looking at the empty street with no one but players or NPCs, I was briefly dumbfounded and listened to the explanation of a nearby player.

According to that player, monsters don’t originally appear on the roads connecting villages.

However, this wasn’t what I wanted. What kind of exploration is there on a road where people come and go? So I deviated from the main road and moved south, and soon discovered a forest in the south and entered without hesitation.

[You have taken damage! -72.]

[You have taken damage……]

‘It’s really fast!’

I cursed inwardly and swung my sword. But the wolf in front of me easily dodged the attack and scratched me with both claws.

The length of its claws seemed to be at least 20cm.

‘To run into this guy as soon as I enter the forest.’

I wondered why there were so few players around, and maybe this was the reason?

I glanced at the letters floating above the wolf’s head.

[Werewolf]

It was the werewolf that everyone knows. It was a wolf in human form, but the problem was that the wolf’s attack speed was so fast that it was already grazing my body before I could even block it.

It was a tough opponent in a different sense from the monster I saw during today’s quest.

‘But if it’s an opponent like this……’

It might be just right to test the new skill I learned.

” Use Skill! Elsyke’s Phantom Shift! “

I swung my sword to create a very brief distance. At the same time, I used Elsyke’s Phantom Shift while watching the back of the wolf.

Pat!-

The scenery in my vision changed instantly. It seemed like I had moved to the location I was looking at. And when I turned my head, I saw a guy who looked exactly like me fighting the werewolf.

Did it not notice that I moved?

‘By the way, is that the phantom?’

Clang!- Cha-chang!-

It fought better than I expected. No, just looking at its movements, it’s even better than me. It was impressive to see it blocking the werewolf’s attacks appropriately and counterattacking. However, it was a pity that it couldn’t withstand a few attacks and disappeared because it only had 200 HP.

” Krrr…… “

‘Huh?’

The werewolf, who had splendidly eliminated my phantom, lowered its hands and released its fighting stance. It seemed like it didn’t see me behind it.

Come to think of it, my current state is……

‘Ah.’

Using Phantom Shift puts me in a stealth state for 10 seconds. Realizing that, I approached the werewolf before the stealth wore off.

Thud!-

” Krrng? “

” Use Skill! Giant’s Sprint! “

Kwaaaang!!-

[Skill Damage! 312.]

It was a sudden surprise attack, and Giant’s Sprint more than doubles my agility. As a result, the werewolf was hit by the shield without time to react and rolled back, but it didn’t seem like enough to kill it yet.

‘Its HP and defense are quite high?’

Isn’t it the strongest normal monster I’ve encountered so far?

” Krrr! “

” Use Skill! Giant’s Sprint! “

[Insufficient Magic Power……]

Damn it!

Kwaaaang!!-

[Skill Damage! 308.]

[Acquired 600 combat experience!]

[Level Up!]

[Ding!~ The level of A-rank skill ‘ Giant’s Sprint ‘ has increased.]

[Stats Strength 6, Agility 6 increased.]

” Hoo, that was damn hard. “

To think one would give me such a hard time.

Anyway, it’s good that my level went up and the level of Giant’s Sprint increased. Also, if I use Elsyke’s Phantom Shift properly, I think I can handle two or three at a time.

‘But it’s dangerous to keep going like this……’

Is magic power the problem after all? I used up all my magic power in the previous battle. Conversely, there’s also a way to hunt without worrying about magic power. However, if I hunt like that, continuous hunting is out of the question.

I’ll probably have to hunt once and rest for a few minutes.

” Hmm? Come to think of it, why didn’t the title appear? “

While I got a title before by using Jayer’s Guardian Shield, this time, even though I used the same S-rank skill, no title appeared at all.

Is there some special condition?

” I can’t ask anyone else…… Tsk. “

I clicked my tongue and got up. Well, one title, Shield of Protection, is enough. Its performance is not bad at all. It’s a fraudulent title that greatly increases HP and defense, so I might not need any other titles.

‘Let’s get moving.’

My magic power hasn’t recovered much, but my stamina is full, so I think I can handle one or two more battles.

I don’t know how long I’d have to wait to replenish my magic power.

Therefore, I slowly started walking deeper into the forest with only my stamina replenished. It was a forest with surprisingly strong werewolves, but I couldn’t give up on this forest because of their strength.

With werewolves, I could at least expect Magic-grade items or E-rank Skillbooks.

‘And apart from that, the experience is good too.’

I wasted a lot of time working on the Random Skillbooks. This also means I couldn’t level up, but I thought I might be able to raise my level a few times with this opportunity.

Step- Step-

” …… “

However, it’s not all good.

The tension was incomparable to the forest with goblins and wolves. If the werewolves appeared one by one, there would be no worries, but if they appeared in groups, it would turn into a crisis.

Rustle-

‘Huh?’

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