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“It’s finally done!”
It took longer than I thought. Still, I couldn’t hide my joy at being able to decorate the place to feel like a home rather than just a storage space. Looking around, the living room was furnished with a table, sofa, bookshelf, flowerpots, picture frames, and more. In the bedroom, there was a bed and a desk for work.
For the record, none of this felt wasteful, as everything had specific abilities.
“Did I spend about 3 gold?”
As I tried to decorate the place, I ended up spending over 3 gold. However, considering that the most expensive furniture cost over 50 gold, the amount I spent didn’t feel too excessive.
Decorating it like a house for only 3 gold seemed like a bargain.
“Anyway, now that the house is decorated……”
All that remained was to check Ust’s abilities. Just how powerful was a raid boss? Driven by curiosity, I immediately left the house and headed towards the Quest Guild. At the same time, I was able to identify the location of my house, and upon realizing it was near the bank, I cheered inwardly.
‘Regardless of anything else, I love the location.’
I couldn’t help but think that accepting Lesia’s request was the right choice.
‘But the quest rank is a concern.’
The highest rank I could take on now was D-rank. Well, even D-rank quests, like the Ancient Beast I dealt with alongside the Emperor Guild, were not to be underestimated. However, it didn’t feel quite enough to test Ust’s abilities.
“What should I do?”
Should I just take on a D-rank quest?
Or I could do a C-rank quest with someone else.
Since Twilight had been open for a while, there were a considerable number of people who could take on C-rank quests. Therefore, finding a party for a C-rank quest wouldn’t be too difficult.
‘Ugh, I should have registered for a quest earlier.’
Murmur~ Murmur~
Lost in thought, I arrived at the Quest Guild, only to find it more crowded than I expected. Come to think of it, was it Saturday today? Even though Twilight was always bustling, it was incomparable to the weekend crowds.
‘As for the quest…… I’ll have to go with D-rank, even though it’s a bit disappointing.’
While a C-rank quest was tempting, explaining everything to others felt bothersome.
What if they took pictures and posted them online? With the Bamut Cult already causing a stir, I couldn’t add fuel to the fire.
Click━
“Welcome to the Quest Guild. How can I help you?”
“Show me the D-rank quests.”
“D-rank? Yes, understood.”
A solo D-rank quest.
Of course, I didn’t even entertain the thought of failure. In the past, it would have been a quest I’d tackle with the Emperor Guild, but now, with my title, rare items, and the ability to summon a raid boss, failure was simply not an option.
“Please note that you need 1 gold to accept a D-rank quest.”
“I know.”
“Understood. There are currently two D-rank quests available.”
The NPC handed me a piece of paper, which listed two quests.
[Eliminate the ‘Sea Crabt’ that appeared on the coast.] (D-rank)
Details: Fishermen are unable to go out to sea due to the Sea Crabt that appeared on the southern coast of the Iot Kingdom. Sea Crabts typically inhabit the deep sea, but when food becomes scarce, they come ashore and devour everything in sight. Eliminate that Sea Crabt.
*Automatic transportation to the coast.
Reward: Fame (120), Gold (10 gold), Item (1 piece of armor made from Sea Crabt shell)
Recommended Party Size: 8 people
[Steal the secret document.] (D-rank)
Details: Detailed explanation is not possible. Go to the designated location and retrieve only the document with a specific seal.
*Automatic transportation to a specific building.
Reward: Fame (120), Gold (15 gold)
Recommended Party Size: 1 person
‘There’s no need to think about it.’
The secret document quest didn’t suit me. It seemed like a quest for players who utilized stealth and exploration skills. Besides, my purpose was to assess Ust’s abilities, so the quest I needed to take was already decided.
“I’ll take the Sea Crabt quest.”
“Yes. That will be 1 gold.”
[1 gold has been consumed.]
[You have accepted the D-rank quest ‘Eliminate the ‘Sea Crabt’ that appeared on the coast.’]
‘With a recommended party size of 8, it shouldn’t die too quickly, right?’
The higher the fame reward and the recommended party size, the higher the difficulty of the quest. In that sense, the Sea Crabt quest was top-tier among D-rank quests. Satisfied with the challenge it presented, I decided to get started.
‘By the way, C-rank quests cost 10 gold.’
With a raid boss at my disposal, I wouldn’t fail a C-rank quest. Meaning, the cost wasn’t a concern for me. But what about other players? For them, failure meant losing 10 gold, so I suspected there wouldn’t be many people taking on C-rank quests.
“Then I’ll look forward to a good result.”
“Well, feel free to expect great things.”
Considering it was a D-rank quest with a recommended party size of 8, it was undoubtedly not an easy task. But I responded nonchalantly and initiated the quest.
[Transporting to the quest location.]
Whoosh!━
I was transported to a coastal area with a breathtaking view of the blue sea. The fine sandy beach stretched out in all directions, and the crystal-clear waters gave the impression of being at a tourist destination. However, that feeling instantly vanished when I saw the gigantic crab in the center.
Crack- Crack━
‘A crab? Is that the Sea Crabt monster?’
Just to be sure, I checked its name.
[Sea Crabt (BOSS)]
It was indeed the Sea Crabt. It was munching on a huge clam it had caught from somewhere, and its open mouth revealed dozens of sharp teeth.
‘Is that really a crab?’
More importantly, how could a crab be that massive?
Its size was comparable to a small house, and its shell was covered in countless, menacing spines. If it charged, I’d be pierced by all those spines, resulting in dozens of penetration damage instances.
“Caw-rook. Caw-roo-rook.”
“Even its cry is creepy.”
After sharing my brief impressions of the Sea Crabt, I pulled out the Ust card from my item window.
“Again, I can’t just summon it. Title change.”
[Please state the title you want to switch to.]
“Soul Contract.”
[Switching to the title ‘Soul Contract’. Remaining switches: 2.]
“Summon.”
[Summoning Ust, Craving for Life.]
[The summoned creature’s level increases by 2.]
[Related stat Summon (40) is applied.]
[All stats of Ust, Craving for Life increase by 20. Health and Magic Power increase by 200 each.]
Grooooar!!━
Ust, empowered by the Soul Contract with a 10% increase in health and a 30% increase in all stats, let out a tremendous roar upon appearing. It was undoubtedly far more powerful than the Ust I faced with the Rose Guild.
“Now, go and crush that crab shell!”
“Grooooar!”
Following my command, Ust approached the Sea Crabt. It was truly a sight to behold. To be able to control a raid boss at my will. In any case, the Sea Crabt, upon spotting the approaching Ust, immediately displayed hostility.
“Caw-roo-roo-rook!”
“Now, let’s just relax and watch.”
I could intervene and end the fight quickly, but that wouldn’t allow me to properly gauge Ust’s abilities. Besides, I didn’t think Ust would lose, so observing from the sidelines wasn’t a bad choice.
Kaboom!━
[Summoned Attack Damage! 1,641.]
“Oh, nice damage.”
Ust swung its branch at the charging Sea Crabt. The damage was quite significant. The Sea Crabt also approached Ust and swung its massive pincers, but in a direct confrontation, Ust clearly had the upper hand.
After all, the difference in health between a regular boss and a raid boss was substantial.
Bang!- Crash!━
[Summoned Attack Damage……]
“Caw-roo-rook!”
‘Hmm?’
Suddenly, the Sea Crabt’s body glowed as it engaged in a fierce exchange of blows with Ust, and then it rammed into Ust with incredible speed.
That would have been dangerous if it had actually hit me.
While I was pondering, Ust launched its counterattack.
“Grooooar!”
Crackle!━
‘Finally!’
Tree roots summoned around Ust. Moreover, there were well over 10 of them. It seemed the increased stats led to a greater number of summoned roots. These roots extended and pierced through the Sea Crabt’s body.
“Caw-rook! Caw-rook!”
The Sea Crabt fought back, swinging its pincers to destroy the roots and attack Ust, but to me, it just looked like a desperate struggle for survival.
Gwaaaah!━
Following the tree root summoning came the poisonous smoke. And the remaining roots evolved into Trees of Death.
“Kee-kee-keek!”
Then, the smaller Usts rushed towards the Sea Crabt, gnawing at its shell. When a small Ust was struck by the Sea Crabt’s pincer, it exploded, ultimately deciding the outcome of the battle.
Kaboom!━
[Summoned Attack Damage! 1,627.]
“Caw-rook, Caw-roo……rook.”
Thud━
[Boss ‘Sea Crabt’ has been defeated!]
[Acquired 40,000 combat experience!]
[Ding!~ You have acquired 5 gold.]
[Ding!~ You have acquired ‘Sea Crabt’s Chest Armor’.]
[Ding!~ You have acquired ‘Sea Crabt’s Sharp Spine’.]
[Ding!~ You have acquired ‘Weapon Enhancement Stone’.]
[Ding!~ You have acquired ‘Armor Enhancement Stone’.]
“Wow~”
Countless message windows popped up, a result achieved with just a single summon. It was almost unbelievable.
[Congratulations! You have accomplished the great achievement of single-handedly defeating a boss significantly stronger than your level!]
[Training points for skills used during combat will be applied once again!]
[You have acquired a ‘Random Skillbook’ for your great achievement!]
The flurry of messages continued.
[You have fought and triumphed against stronger foes numerous times, all alone. While your presence may go unnoticed in these peaceful times, there is no doubt that you will shine brighter than anyone else when a crisis befalls this world.]
[You have acquired the title ‘Unsung Hero’.]
‘What’s with all this?’
A title? Unsung Hero? This was the third time I had single-handedly defeated a boss much higher than my level. It seemed like a title awarded after three such victories. Curious about its abilities, I checked the title first.
[Unsung Hero] (Title)
Description: Defeated a stronger boss alone multiple times.
━Health increased by 10%.
━Magic Power increased by 10%.
━All stats increased by 10%.
“……”
Honestly, it was good. However, I couldn’t say it was better than the Guardian of Light title I already possessed. If I didn’t have Guardian of Light, I might have seriously considered it, but as it stood, it was a title I wouldn’t have much use for.
‘Strangely, I’m getting a lot of rewards today.’
Was it a special day or something?
Tilting my head in puzzlement, I decided to examine the armor and spine obtained from the Sea Crabt.
[Sea Crabt’s Chest Armor] (Magic)
Description: Armor crafted from the shell of a Sea Crabt inhabiting the deep sea. Its sturdiness surpasses that of most armor, and the sharp spines on the shell offer both offensive and defensive capabilities.
Attack Power: 50
Defense: 65 Magic Defense: 80
Durability: 80/80
*Penetration Rate increased by 2p.
“Oh? It even has attack power.”
This was the first piece of armor with attack power I had seen, besides the equipment obtained from defeating Dorgen. Armor with attack power could be sold for real money, and with the added penetration rate, it could fetch at least 500,000 won.
“Or I could use it myself……”
Equipping this would mean having four pieces of the Blue Stone Set, resulting in a 5% decrease in Earth attribute. Since the Earth attribute wasn’t relevant to me, switching wouldn’t be a loss, but unfortunately, I couldn’t bring myself to do it.
“Ah, I really don’t like the color.”
It wasn’t just red. The armor was a mixture of red and orange, a color combination that made me hesitant to wear it.
What should I do?
‘……Tsk, I’ll think about it later.’
After pondering for a while, I decided to put it on hold and examined the next item.
Was it the Sea Crabt’s spine?
[Sea Crabt’s Sharp Spine] (Magic)
Description: A sharp spine from the Sea Crabt’s body. Harder than the shell itself, this spine is incredibly sharp, capable of piercing through almost anything. If used to craft a weapon, it will imbue the weapon with its unique properties.
*Material Value: 25.
“So it’s a crafting material.”
Reading the description, it seemed like weapons crafted using this spine would gain penetration rate. Penetration rate was a desirable attribute for all players, so if utilized properly, it could potentially result in a decent weapon.
Provided I had the right recipe.
“Finding the recipe will be another task.”
I hoped it would be a dagger recipe. Daggers had a base penetration rate of 50p, making them the most efficient choice.
“Sigh, this is another thing to think about.”
First the armor, now the spine. And upon completing the quest, I was supposed to receive another piece of armor made from the Sea Crabt’s shell, likely the same type as the one I already had.
‘Should I head back for now?’
Since I now had a proper house, I felt it was pointless to stand here and contemplate. I decided to return to the Quest Guild.
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