Chapter 43
What is divine water?
Cool appearance, outstanding performance, extreme rarity… … .
There are many things to discuss, but the most important ones were two.
It has a high level of intelligence that makes it believable even as an NPC, and its worldview is unusual, making it worthy of being called a spirit creature.
“Excellent intelligence, enough to spit curses at a forgotten clan… … Seup, if you look at this, it’s true… … .”
In that respect, Jihad Black was a guardian who could be called a divine beast.
He is very intelligent, and even from a world perspective, he is a survivor of a forgotten clan… … Because there was nothing out of place.
-I’m done now… … I have become a servant of dirty humans… … .
Even the most intelligent Shinsu cannot express such a variety of emotions.
Rationally, it was natural to think of it as a divine beast, but my heart simply could not accept this.
‘The goblin is a divine beast…’ … ! The guy who said it was a foul just because he got hit in the bone is a genius!’
The first new beast in my life… … No, I’m the first Guardian, so I can’t do this!
The majestic appearances of Yongyong and Hosik glimmered. The boy who walked around with the two of them on either side, saying they were dragons and tigers, was really cool.
On the other hand, what about yourself?
Wow… … Grumbling… … .
I had to take that little goblin, who was whimpering and making goblin-specific sounds, with me.
It wasn’t bad when I was wearing the robe, but when I took it off, I couldn’t look this shabby.
I think Salamander or Golem would look several times cooler.
Although Dohyeon was moved by that fact, he soon accepted the reality and sighed.
‘Because obtaining a guardian is important.’
That too, Shinsoo… … I don’t know if it’s okay to say that, but isn’t he an unusual guardian?
It won’t be too late to check calmly.
[Would you like to check information on Guardian ‘Jihad Black’?]
‘uh.’
[Jihad Black]
[Title: Heroic Named Guardian]
[Type: Goblin]
[Level: LV1]
[Loyalty: 0 / 100]
[Characteristics: Bloodline factor, witch doctor, necromancer, quick hands]
[Guardian characteristics: Strong and weak, Opportunist]
[Description: Survivor of a fallen clan.
Jihad, who carries on an outstanding lineage, is a goblin who has lived for hundreds of years. But now he lives as a human guardian.]
[Your current level is low and most of your abilities are sealed.]
[Available skills: 1]
-Create undead
“… … hmm.”
Jihad Black’s information was similar to before, but somehow different.
First of all, the title changed from Heroic Named Boss to Heroic Named Guardian.
Although it was only one word difference, it meant a lot.
‘It’s not a hero-level divine beast or spirit, it’s a name…’ … .’
Since all Shinsoo are basically named, there is no need to use the modifier named.
A spirit is not unique other than the Spirit King, so it is not named… … .
‘The fact that it came out as a card is also unique.’
At least Do-hyeon has never heard of a guardian being obtained this way.
If catching a boss meant getting that boss as a guardian, many rankers would have taken the boss mob with them as a guardian.
‘If that were the case, I would have had dozens of Guardians.’
Of course, all he knows is Demlok, but he doesn’t know much about Godose, so there might be a case like this here.
But it won’t be a common case.
‘The characteristics are the same… … Guardian characteristics are strong and weak? Opportunist?’
Guardian characteristics simply mean characteristics.
Expressing the guardian’s core personality or characteristics in one word.
That feature was a system that helped us understand Guardians better, but it was also a system that helped us increase loyalty.
Because the criteria for increasing loyalty were different depending on the guardian characteristics.
Users use that information to think about how to use and develop the guardian.
‘Well, is there a guardian characteristic like this?’
In that respect, Jihad Black’s guardian characteristics were shocking in themselves.
Do-hyeon has never seen in his life that the guardian’s characteristic is that of an opportunist.
They usually have somewhat normal characteristics, such as being a water friend, bravery, leader, or cowardice, but there are no cases where they are so blatantly low-grade.
And it wasn’t just an explanation.
[Guardian Jihad Black’s loyalty is very low.]
[With the characteristics of Strong, Weak, and Opportunist, you can run away or stab them when their loyalty is low. Please be careful.]
‘crazy… … .’
There are many guardians who terminate their contracts if their loyalty is low.
However, I have never heard of a case like this where the system sends a message telling you to be careful because you could be stabbed in the back.
He was truly a guy who had nothing ordinary about him.
Grumbling… … .
When I glance at him, I see that the distance has widened considerably.
The eyes of the guy who was constantly babbling about something were full of hostility, so it didn’t seem strange to be stabbed in the back at any time.
‘I can’t do this.’
It seemed like special measures would be necessary.
He fell in love with him, and since he is a Guardian who has become his subordinate, he cannot dare to let someone stab him in the back, right?
It was later that we found out the performance.
Since ancient times, there has been only one education these guys needed.
[Remaining Play Time 00:15:11]
“15 minutes… … “This should be enough.”
After checking the time, Do-hyeon quietly put the weapon into its scabbard and put it in his inventory.
Tap-duk-dud-duk.
Then Do-hyeon warms up and walks slowly.
Jihad Black trembled at the sight of Do-hyeon suddenly approaching him. Then he rolled his eyes and blurted out.
-Well, well. Why are you approaching me like that, human?
“Human to the owner? “I’m in a bad state of mind.”
-… … what?
“Take it at one per second… … Nope. I guess it’s a bit difficult because I have physical strength issues. Still, this should be enough.”
-… … ?
Jihad Black looks like he has no idea what the situation is.
Do-hyeon, who did not stop talking to himself, was already standing right in front of Jihad. When he raised his head and looked at him, Dohyeon smiled slightly.
“Let’s get it right first.”
-?
“Hmph!”
Immediately after that, Do-hyeon leans down and briefly inserts his fist into his abdomen.
Wow!
Then a refreshing sound of hitting rang out,
-Kwaeeeeek!!
pig… … No, the sound of a goblin slitting followed.
[Attacked the guardian.]
[The owner deals reduced damage to the guardian and can never be killed.]
‘Okay, this is it.’
The owner can never kill the guardian.
It also has significant damage reduction, so even if it is possible to kill it, it is extremely difficult to kill it by mistake.
However, Guardian is an artificial intelligence living in the God Age.
The damage is small and you won’t die, and you feel the full pain, unlike users who only feel a little pain to feel alive.
Wow! Wow!
-Quek! Coop! Well, stop… … !
That was the reason Jihad Black was rolling around on the floor with tears and snot running down his face.
Also, it was the reason why Do-hyeon was able to attack that guy with peace of mind.
-This heinous human being… … Are you going to stick out your fist first? Oh, I don’t plan on staying still either… … Kueh! Kuok!
Sigh! Bah!
-I will never leave you alone… … !
Bye!
-Heo-eok, heo-eok… … ! This human subject… … .
The sight of the guy falling on the floor and walking backwards still didn’t show any signs of loyalty, but Dohyeon could tell.
[Loyalty: 2 / 100]
After giving it a few hits, loyalty increased slightly.
‘Since ancient times, it has been said that a beating is the cure for these guys.’
Dohyeon slowly approached, once again feeling the greatness of his ancestors’ wisdom.
Today’s goal was loyalty 20 or higher.
* * *
How many minutes have passed?
Bye! Wow!
By the time the light hitting sound had hit the cave hundreds of times, and the screams filling the cave had filled the cave even more.
-S-stop… … ! Please stop!
“stop?”
-Oh, no… … Please stop! I was wrong, master!
Finally, respect came out of Jihad Black’s mouth.
It was a change that came about only after 97 units were rammed into various parts of the man’s vital points.
Considering that he only picked the most difficult to endure critical points and hit them, he couldn’t have been a very tenacious guy.
but… … .
Crack!
-Wow! Why why… … .
“I just don’t like the look in your eyes.”
-What kind of nonsense is that? … ! Kueh!
Dohyeon didn’t stop punching.
It wasn’t that he was taking out his anger because his humanity was poor.
[Loyalty: 10 / 100]
[Loyalty is low. I will run away whenever I get the chance.]
‘Even after being beaten like this, I’m still only a 10.’
All he could do was shout out to his master, but he was still looking for an opportunity.
He’ll probably reassure himself and plan a way to escape during the time he’s disconnected.
He was someone who was said to be truly amazing, but I could confidently say that Dohyun was never inferior in this field.
‘If 100 doesn’t work, then 300, and if that doesn’t work, more.’
If something is not healed even after being beaten, then the beating is not enough.
Even in Demlok, when he was setting an example for those who tried to betray him, there were a few who lost their senses.
At that time, after I stepped on him even more firmly, I couldn’t even make eye contact with him again.
That was the instinct of strength and weakness.
-Is this worth a try?
You have to beat them to the point where they become delirious so that no such thoughts even come to mind.
Crack! Sigh!
-Well, what’s the problem, master… … Wow!
-You were wrong. wrong… … Knock!
-This devil-like human… … ! Wow! Kueh! Kieeek!
No matter how much he tried to coax, Do-hyeon didn’t respond even once and instead swung his fist.
There was no need to listen to anything he said.
[Loyalty 11 / 100]
[Loyalty 10 / 100]
[Loyalty 13 / 100]
This is because loyalty, which rises and falls in real time, has become a more objective indicator than anything else.
How much can I do without saying anything?
-Oh, no. I was crazy. Actually, I was having a bad feeling. I will never harbor such feelings. Ugh… … .
Do-hyeon stopped punching for the first time as he saw Jihad expressing his sincerity for the first time.
There was nothing false about the way she cried like a child.
No matter what he said, it didn’t work and only punches flew, so he felt that his mere tactics weren’t working.
[Loyalty: 18 / 100]
[Loyalty is low. Caution is required.]
[Remaining Play Time 00:00:41]
It was the result of 15 minutes of love.
‘It’s a shame I couldn’t make it to 20… … ‘This should be enough.’
At least the saying to be careful about stabbing people in the back has disappeared.
They won’t run away when you reconnect, so you’ll just have to train the rest on a regular basis.
Even if you pan for another 40 seconds, it doesn’t seem like it will go up any further, and when you show sincere regret like that, it would have been better to give it a carrot rather than a stick.
“okay. “Now you’re starting to look a little nicer.”
-Huh… … ok… … .
“I wish it had been like this from the beginning. is not it?”
-Yes, that’s right.
There was no trace of Jihad’s appearance as he responded while carefully observing the situation as he did when he first appeared.
All you can see is a dog paying attention when its owner scolds it.
Of course, you shouldn’t be fooled just by looking at that appearance. If you feel reassured by that and continue to be good to him, he will climb up quickly.
[Maximum connection time has expired.]
[Your connection will end soon.]
Do-hyeon, who had already seen the message that appeared 40 seconds later, did not forget to add one last word.
“I’m going.”
-yes? Where… … .
“Don’t like it. Because I will come back. So, behave yourself well.”
-Oh, it’s okay. Come in, master!
Jihad, who was bent in half at the waist, raised his head only after five seconds had passed after Do-hyeon disappeared.
It was an appearance that showed how strongly Do-hyeon’s fear was imprinted on him.
-… … Go, go, right?
