TL: Enigma
PR: Kai
CHAPTER 28: The Spoils of Battle
[Honest Ax God’s Iron Ax]
[Grade: Rare]
[Description: This is an iron axe carried by the god of honest axes.]
[Although it is an ordinary axe, it is imbued with ‘magic’ and has strong characteristics.]
[Level limit: 12]
[Wearing restrictions: Axeman series]
[Physical attack power: 95~110]
[Durability: 100 / 100]
[Exclusive option: When handled by ax-related occupations, the weapon becomes sturdier and the user’s defense increases.]
[Libre God made from silkworm thread]
[Grade: Rare]
[Description: Shoes made from the precious Libre silkworm thread.]
[These shoes are favored by explorers due to their comfortable fit and strong threads, similar to walking barefoot.]
[Level limit: 12]
[Wearing restrictions: None]
[Physical Defense: 40]
[Magic Resistance: 25]
-Dexterity +2
-Sense + 1
“Did these guys get their equipment right?”
I thought it looked professional and the equipment was quite good.
They were all rare grade.
Considering that there were almost no hero items in this section, it was almost a semi-final item.
‘The god of honest axes? I think it’s a job-specific weapon.’
Class-specific weapon.
It is a divine weapon that serves as the basis for one’s job, but it has the unique feature of being an exclusive option.
A special item with varying effects depending on the level of the god.
‘Usually it’s given a while after…’
Sometimes there are gods like that.
The gods are filled with much love for their Apostle that they give them their weapons as soon as they change jobs.
It seemed like it was one of those works of God.
‘Isn’t there usually a lot of gods like this in fables?’
I don’t know if it’s a balance issue or if gods with higher grades have higher arrogance, but there were many cases where gods of fable were generous or kind in this way.
Although the performance of Wuhwashin’s weapon isn’t that special, it is still rare, so there will be a demand for it among axe warriors.
‘Whatever you want, I can use it.’
Although there are no Axe Warrior skills, you can use basic skills thanks to the synergy effect between Weapon Master and Adventurer.
It was something I could use when I needed something and then sell it later.
‘Keep it for now.’
The next thing that caught Do-hyeon’s eye was the shoes he got from Nganmajia.
‘I have to write this.’
Dohyun wore it without hesitation.
There was no reason not to do so.
These shoes are of the rarest class and have the perfect option to increase your agility and senses.
It was perfect for Do-hyeon, who happened to have no shoes.
And finally…
[Slayer’s Dagger]
[Grade: Rare+]
[Description: A special dagger used by assassins of special groups.]
[Even if poison touches the blade, it does not melt, and the blade is sharp, so it has excellent cutting power.]
[Level limit: 20]
[Wear restrictions: Assassin series]
[Physical attack power: 99~124]
[Durability: 100 / 100]
[Special option: When attacking an opponent, there is a certain probability of giving a ‘bleeding’ effect. The higher the ability difference with the opponent, the higher the activation probability, and the lower the ability difference, the lower the activation probability.]
“This is surprising.”
The assassin’s dagger.
The dagger dropped by the assassin boy, who seemed to be their leader, was of the rare+ grade.
The same level as his own great sword.
Perhaps because the level limit is higher, there is not much difference in attack power compared to the dagger.
There’s even bleeding as a special option.
‘It’s pretty good, isn’t it?’
When he tried to surprise me, his dagger was covered in green liquid.
Stealth, paralyzing poison, and rare+ weapons?
‘You should be overflowing with confidence.’
With those specs and that combination, dozens of people probably could have done it.
Even if Do-hyeon had not been caught by mistake, more victims would have continued to appear one after another.
In fact, Do-hyeon doesn’t know, but in the subsequent assassination boy killing, they were defeated so easily that they’re in vain because these items were taken away.
‘I can’t use it yet… … .’
‘I can’t use it yet…’
The level limit was also a limitation, but when hunting goblins, there was nothing better than the warrior set.
Since the set would break if the great sword was removed, it had to be put on hold for now.
In the end, the only item worth using was shoes, but it was important to have an alternative.
Do-hyeon smiled in satisfaction.
‘It would be great if I only went around hunting down villains.’
Are you just going to look for evil people until you graduate?
I even had that thought.
Of course, it’s not easy for villains to come out, and it’s rare to find people with the same skills as them, so I just stopped thinking about it.
“By the way… It’s thrilling actually to use this.”
Because all the goblins died in one hit, I didn’t have a chance to use the back attack, so it was a good test.
As Do-hyeon, a prosecutor, I couldn’t understand the assassin’s taste for playing dirty games, but I felt like I could understand why they only insisted on being assassins.
‘It tastes good.’
It was more fun than I thought to play around with backstabs and then land a blow.
It may be because Do-hyeon’s gang stats are so high, but the damage done by the mark was more than I could have imagined, so I was more satisfied.
Do-hyeon gained momentum and grabbed the great sword.
-Red Goblin Leather (21/30)
-Blue Goblin Leather (23/30)
‘Let’s collect it quickly.’
If you collect this, Raven Meadow is now a graduate.
* * *
After collecting the leather, Do-hyeon immediately stopped by the city to dispose of the miscellaneous items and then went to complete the quest.
“Oh, you’ve eliminated the goblins. Thanks to that, there’s less worry about being ambushed by goblins. Every time I stood guard, I was so scared…”
[You have cleared ‘Goblin Extermination’.]
[As a reward, you will receive 70 silver and a certain amount of experience.]
[The effect of the title ‘Maximum likeability from the start?’ is activated. Favorability increases significantly.]
“Hmm! That’s great. It’s in very good condition. Are you thinking of becoming a hunter? Haha, don’t be too blunt. It said that it was excellent… I think a great hunter like you should have at least one necklace like this.”
[You have cleared ‘Hunter’s Request’.]
[As a reward, you will receive 80 silver, a certain amount of experience, and a necklace made of beast teeth.]
[The effect of the title ‘Maximum likeability from the start?’ is activated. Favorability increases significantly.]
“Oh, thank you. You’ve collected all the leather! This may be a bit small, but it is my sincerity, so would you please accept it?”
[You have cleared ‘Collect Goblin Skins’.]
[As a reward, you will receive 1 gold and a certain amount of experience.]
[Please choose between the Red Goblin leather belt and Blue Goblin leather pants.]
[You have selected Blue Goblin leather pants.]
[The effect of the title ‘Maximum likeability from the start?’ is activated. Favorability increases significantly.]
Then, everyone was visibly happy and smiled, and perhaps because of the title, they expressed a level of friendliness that was excessive for someone who had barely cleared a single quest.
Among them, there were especially too many hunters, but it wasn’t enough to cross the line, so it wasn’t something to worry about.
‘The title effect is really good.’
I didn’t really feel it in Arde, but I definitely felt it when I came here.
For now, I can only feel this because these are NPCs I’ve only seen once, but it will be of great help in the future when I encounter NPCs that I need to attack to obtain quests or rewards.
Anyway, that’s a story for later…
There were two equipment items obtained through these quests.
[Necklace made from beast teeth]
[Grade: General]
[Description: A necklace made from the teeth of carnivorous beasts. Hunters like it very much.]
[Level limit: 15]
[Wearing restrictions: None]
[Physical Defense: 50]
[Magic Resistance: 21]
-Sense + 1
[Blue Goblin Leather Pants]
[Grade: Normal+]
[Description: Pants made from blue goblin leather by an excellent tailor. There are many people looking for it thanks to its tough yet well-ventilated properties.]
[Level limit: 15]
[Wearing restrictions: None]
[Physical Defense: 59]
[Magic Resistance: 48]
– Stamina + 2
‘The necklace can be discarded…’
Among them, the necklace made from the teeth of a beast was placed in the inventory without any hesitation.
Because Do-hyeon had the necklace of the blood oath.
It was a completed item that could not be compared both in appearance and performance.
Since it is a growth-type item, I think you won’t have to worry about the necklace for a while.
And the pants I received from Emily…
[You are wearing Blue Goblin leather pants.]
‘hmm… … The design is very strange.’
Since I didn’t have any pants, I just wore them, but I didn’t really like them.
When the color blue was added to the overall image of a ferocious red and black man, it became colorful and became the fashion of a man climbing a mountain.
‘Because fashion doesn’t provide food.’
This would never be tolerated by those who put their lives on the line for their karma, but unfortunately, Do-hyeon was a performance bastard.
Paying 1 million won for a karma? I’d rather use that money to strengthen my items one more time!
That was Do-hyeon’s belief.
-Enforce? If you just strengthen it, everything will explode. Isn’t that what it means to throw one’s head into the ground?
-… … .
-…
Kkukudakkuku, who had been listening to the words while working hard on his karma, had no choice but to keep his mouth shut at the words he blurted out, but that’s what Do-hyeon did anyway.
And the reward didn’t end there.
[Your level has increased.]
[You can use the introduction by reaching level 17.]
‘Is this finally the preface?’
The level increased with quest experience and the preamble entry conditions were met.
I said it was finally, but in reality, it was an unbelievable speed.
On average, it takes about 5 hours after entering Raven to reach the west gate.
On the other hand, Do-hyeon achieved level 17 in less than 3 hours.
This was possible because all the goblins were cut with one hit and there were PK criminals who generously gave.
[Remaining Play Time 06:36:21]
‘Approximately 6 and a half hours… There’s plenty.’
After it was turned off at the lottery timing the previous day, Do-hyeon started checking the play time every now and then.
I couldn’t go through another misfortune like yesterday.
‘I’m glad it turned off after I pulled it out. I wish it had turned off as soon as I started pulling it out…’
Just imagining it gives me goosebumps.
It could have been a guaranteed draw or a random draw.
If something like that happens, Do-hyeon will have a stomachache and will not be able to live with the expulsion.
[You reached level 17? You have earned the qualifications to go to the western forest!]
[Perfect strategy from level 17 to level 24!]
[A collection of quests that are good to receive when conquering the western forest]
Before heading to the western forest, Do-hyeon first looked at the strategy book.
It’s not for nothing that the God’Ose bulletin board is called a sea of information, as it pops up just by searching for Raven’s West Gate or the West Forest.
‘It’s definitely comfortable like this.’
I thought I found out everything firsthand at Demrock…
Is this the difference between manga and god-game?
After picking up a few suitable quests, Do-hyeon went to visit the NPCs.
“You want to go to the western forest? The western forest is dangerous! Ah, but I think the Apostle will be able to get through that. But be careful! It’s full of vicious goblins and cursed insects!”
[You have accepted the quest ‘Exploring the Western Forest.’]
-Grade: General
-Description: Linda, a potion shop woman, is always awake at night because she is worried about her lover, scout Zeke.
Let’s explore the preface and tell her the situation at the preface.
-Completion when exploring a certain range (0 / 1)
-Reward upon clearing: 1 gold, a certain amount of experience, 10 low-level HP potions, 10 low-level MP potions
-Risk in case of failure: Linda’s favorability may be lowered.
-Time limit: 24 hours
“You mean the western forest…? Hmm, I understand your choice. Still, you’re making a risky decision. If you’re a Raven resident, don’t even approach that place. Looking at your expression, it looks like you’re saying something unusual?”
“Nothing like that in particular…”
“Everyone is hush-hushing now, but what are you hiding? I also heard it when I was young, that there was a goblin shaman in the past who mastered black magic. The story that the shaman cursed insects and goblins to increase his power and became like this is said to be a Raven resident…”
“Skip.”
“Huh? What’s that?”
“… … no.”
“No, nevermind.”
[You have accepted the quest ‘Extermination of Giant Insects’.]
-Grade: General
-Description: Old man Zrinna, who reads Tarot, wants to reduce the number of pesky giant insects. Let’s get rid of insects for the elderly who are worried.
-Giant Insect (0/20)
-Reward upon clearing: 1 gold, a certain amount of experience, ???
-Risk in case of failure: You may receive uncomfortable advice from Zrinna.
-Time limit: 24 hours
“Huh, mom.”
“Hmm, mom.”
“Why are you crying kid?”
“Sniff, sniff. The cat stole my pendant and ran away through the west gate. It’s a pendant her mom bought her as a birthday present… Sniff.”
“I’ll find it for you.”
“Really? But the western forest is a dangerous place… She said her mom warned not to go… My brother seems strong for some reason. Are you really going to find my pendant?”
[You have accepted the quest ‘Lost Pendant’.]
-Grade: Normal+
-Description: A request from Camilla, a girl whose beloved pendant was stolen by a cat. Let’s find the pendant outside the west gate for the girl.
-Lost pendant (0 / 1)
-Reward upon clearing: 1 gold, a certain amount of experience, and a small gift from Camilla.
-Risk in case of failure: Emily’s favorability may be lowered.
-Time limit: 28 hours
I received a total of 3 quests, and they all had one thing in common.
‘These quests are particularly talkative.’
Everyone is emphasizing the dangers of the western forests.
A phenomenon that has never existed before.
There was even an old man who told stories about the past from the western forest that were not even curious.
I think it was probably an expedient attempt by the game company to explain the world view, but it was a difficult task for Do-hyeon, who did not check each and every detail of the story.
Unlike PC games, you can’t skip, so I had no choice but to listen with one ear and pass it by.
[Level has been confirmed.]
[Preface is available.]
“Finally.”
Anyway, after all the hardships, Do-hyeon arrived in front of the warp.
[Move to the western forest.]
When he accepted, he muttered softly at the message that inevitably came to mind.
“Then let’s go.”
It was the moment Do-hyeon entered the western forest.
