51 Chapter 51 (1/2)
Chapter 51
”So, uh, what's this area?” Oak was walking hesitantly into the arena, with the others following. They were all on high alert as they looked around, and Z's honey badger was sniffing the air hesitantly. It was definitely showing it was unsettled, but the group could not see by what.
”Is it a PvP arena?” Med Ic offered up, as the cleric glanced around the area, noting its high walls formed from the fallen sky scrapers.
”Nah, if that was the case, there would be seats. People love to watch PvP matches after all.” Elm motioned towards the walls, showing there was no possible area for people to watch from. Whatever happened in the Terminus Pit, stayed in the Terminus Pit. But they couldn't know that just yet.
”Well, I don't see B.L.U. anywhere, so let's turn” Z looked toward the entrance they had walked through and paused. The leader of the Knights had just noticed the entryway was blocked off. ”That's not good.” He whispered silently, and suddenly the group grew tense. They knew what closed off areas meant, either a boss fight or a massive trap.
”It's a traaaaaaaaap.” Oak called out, causing the others to chuckle, but their guard stayed up. Slowly the group advanced to the middle of the arena, investigating the fallen cars, looking for clues. The only area that didn't appear to be blocked off, was the massive overhang, clad in shadows, where the Terminus rested.
”Z, how about you send your little buddy into that deep dark area, and see what happens?” Oak motioned towards the Terminus's layer with his sword. It was obvious the tank had no wish to enter that area.
”You know, he serves more purposes than just investigating things.” Z grumbled, but he motioned towards the darkness, and diligently, his honey badger ran towards it.
However, as the honey badger neared the darkness, it suddenly stopped and let out an angry snarl. The badger kept its eyes focused on the darkness, staring into the darkness, as it hopped back a few times, before snapping forward once. From within the darkness, two red orbs came to life, fixing upon the honey badger.
”Hey look, the darkness is staring back at them.” Rue commented offhandedly, before chuckling. James paid her no mind as he watched the scene unfurl. It was time. The king had awoken.
”Maybe we should get ready.” Z commented as he headed towards one of the wrecked car husks, drawing an arrow back as he did. ”Spread out and prepare to fight.”
The others obeyed his command, with Elm taking cover by another car, and Faust and Med Ic seeking cover even further back. The mage had a longer range, and James knew Med Ic had a longer range heal on target spell that he could cast on Oak. Speaking of the warrior, he let out a sigh, and took up a position behind the honey badger, but in front of the darkness. Whatever was about to emerge, the tank was in position to taunt it.
”Let's go B.L.U. It's round two.” He taunted into the darkness, and James couldn't help but chuckle. The group still thought they were facing his level 21 mini boss. Oh boy.
”They're so going to die.” Rue whispered excitedly, as she poured what appeared to be chocolate candies into her hand. Was she eating Milk Duds? Seriously. James was suddenly very jealous of her ability to snack in game. The developers had given him tentacles, but no mouth.
”Well, they might stand a chance.” He pulled up the Terminus's information as it began to stir within its home, preparing to step into the arena.
Tier 2 Boss Mob
Steampunk Dino King Terminus Rex
Lvl 26
HP- 2500
MP-1500
ATK- 250
DEF- 200
Unique Abilities
King of All- Emits a roar every time it loses 20% of its HP. This roar has the chance to stun adventurers for 10 seconds, and cause a debuff that decreases adventurer stats by 15%
Big Head - Utilizes its large mouth to completely consume an adventurer, trapping the adventurer in its mouth for 20 seconds, and dealing 25% of their health in damage. 1min CD
Little Arms - Utilizes cannons on its arms to launch small grenades in bursts of three. Grenades will detonate on contact with solid objects, or after 5 seconds. Grenades will deal 150 damage in a 5-yard radius, and 50 damage in a 15-yard radius. Damage from explosions penetrates 20% of armor. 30 second CD per arm after three grenades have been fired
”Oh man this boss is a beast.” James hadn't paid much attention to the Terminus since he had created it. He had forgotten just how fearsome it was. James decided to check Z's stats, just to see what type of chance they stood.
Z
Level 20 Archer
Sub: Ranger
26,792 xp
3108 xp to next level
HP: 185 (120+30+35)
AP: 170 (120+30+20)
Currency: 31 copper 59 silver 6 gold 0 platinum
Atk: 184 (95+30+10+24+25
MAtk: 0
Def: 80 (36+20+9+15)
MDef: 0
”Yeah, they're doomed.” James closed out of Z's stats shaking his head. It seemed Z was getting boosts to his stats from his sub class. However, even with these bonus's, and the new bow and arrow increases, the archer couldn't even do damage to his boss with basic attacks, though he knew the archer class had abilities that could guarantee armor penetration of certain amounts. The ranger class also utilized its pet for skills, meaning the honey badger, ironically enough, likely would be able to damage the Terminus, if in small amounts. It Z was the same level as the Terminus, James was sure his basic attacks would be able to do small amounts of damage too.
On top of that, the Terminus's attack rating meant it had the ability to nearly one shot the archer, though James doubted the Terminus would ever get close enough to the veteran DPS. However, a direct hit from Little Arms would deal 70 damage after Z's armor rating was applied, which was still a decent chunk of damage. James just hoped the group would put on a good show.
”Oh, where's your faith in your favorite group?” Rue raised an eyebrow at James and motioned towards the chat room. The chat was going off the charts, and James noticed he now had 90% of all dungeon cores online watching his stream. It seemed word got out that a boss fight was about to take place, and everyone was tuning in. Heck, the Terminus hadn't even-
-A loud roar caused James and Rue to jump up, and it seemed as if visible sound waves rolled out from the dark lair of the Terminus, washing over the adventurers, causing them all to stiffen.
”Uh, guys, I don't think that's B.L.U.” Oak said as he regained his composure, and James watched as the warrior took a hesitant step back. The only one who had stood its ground against the roar was the honey badger. Who was viciously growling back at the darkness. The glowing eyes seemed to flash brightly, and the Terminus took its first step towards the exit of its lair. Its massive form caused a slight tremor in the arena, followed by another as it took another step.
”You don't say.” Faust said dryly, as the mage started casting a spell. Based on the hand movements, the mage was preparing his multi-magic missile spell. James knew for this fight; the mage was going to be key.
”Alright guys. We've fought many unknown bosses before. Just play it safe and lets figure out how this thing fights.” Z was calling out commands, and the others were all nodding. The archer looked at Oak, and offered him a small, sad smile. ”Guess you're going to be soaking up a lot of damage my friend.”
”I hate you.” Oak grumbled, as he readied himself. His entire body began to glow, and James glanced at his sheet. It seemed he had chosen the Shielder subclass for Warriors. From what James had read, the class had an ability that could mitigate damage, applied after defense, by 50%. However, while this ability was active, the tank's damage output was decreased by 90%. In short, Oak could stay alive and tank longer, but he was going to offer absolutely no damage to this fight. James had to feel for the poor guy, sometimes being a tank was not fun.
”Don't worry man, Badgy will help you out.” Z grinned as his honey badger let out another snarl. The little critter was fierce, and James wasn't sure if it was simply foolhardy, or really didn't seem to care that it was facing a boss.
”You named your honey badger Badgy?” Oak made a face towards Z, and turned back, his eyes focusing on the darkness. The form of the Terminus was finally beginning to appear from the darkness, in all of its glory.
”At least I didn't name my pet after a kids movie about dinosaurs.” Z retorted, drawing his bow back. James watched as Elm pulled back his own bow, his arrows glowing. The arcane archer was going to out damage the Ranger this fight.
”Hey, leave Cera out of this.” Oak hollered back, and his little Tricera-cog pet let out a roar of its own. For a second, the tension in the air was lifted with their joking.