Vol 1 Chapter 5 (2/2)
Serara stared in surprise at shi+roe's words
Battle was allowed after leaving the city zone
There would be a fight if they were caught Brigandia had enough uard all the roads out of the city
Nyanta, shi+roe, and she would be murdered, Serara predicted
No h level their allies ht be, there were still only 5 of them And that included Serara, as below level 30
Serara felt there was no way they could win against their foes in PK The difference in nue
”To escape cleanly, we need to create an opening”
”They will pursue us indefinitely if we are in close range They definitely know soet food all this tiandia probably plans to surround and PK us a short distance outside the non-combat city zone Their priority probably will be the people helping you That will destroy your will and put you under their control I am almost certain of that”
shi+roe's pure analysis sounded like a bystander's viewpoint
”They ht kill us? How can you say that?”
”No, don't get so upset, Serara-san There's no need to be so worried nya If that's what shi+roe-chi says, that's how it is nya Just leave this to shi+roe-chi and you will be fine”
Nyanta said cal Serara's panic and unease Nyanta had already inforandia's et why the two of theer
”Chief?”
”What is it nya?”
”If you went 1-on-1 with their leader”
”A foolish question nya”
Nyanta nodded at shi+roe's query, scaring Serara with his spirit She had heard fro monsters, and this was the same in the alternate world
Unlike the limited variety of attacks monsters used based on their instincts, there was no way to tell what other players er, and even the most battle-hardened players could make mistakes That hat Henrietta told Serara
”Let's do it this way We will leave the city, and Brigandia will try to PK us at a place where we can't flee into the city We will defeat their leader and make our escape”
(What an absurd plan!)
Serara turned pale
That's not a plan, it was just going with Brigandia's flow right? This was a suicidal hts into words even though she wanted to
”No problems nya You are still the same shi+roe-chi I knew nya”
More incredibly, Nyanta actually agreed with shi+roe Serara turned around in surprise as Nyanta opened his right eye while replying
”It's been a while since my last hearty meal, watch closely, Serara-san, nya Don't worry, I won't let those ruffians touch you nya”
Seeing Nyanta like this, Serara swore in her heart to endure whatever fear she ht face
5
That was how things had progressed to this stage
It was going just as shi+roe predicted
Serara's group walked through the gates under the disdainful look of Brigandia's members About ten of their people had cut off their retreat route, shadowing them from behind
They would be attacked a short distance fro to do with murderous intents could feel the twisted air, unable to differentiate betweenshoulders were the best evidence
(It must be hard for her to trust me)
shi+roe, are of Serara's worries, thought She was right in a sense
Brigandia was a powerful force, so it was understandable for her doubt the possibility of victory
The tension in the air got stronger with each step they took
As they got further away froandia's roup
”Here should be fine”
shi+roe said softly before he raised his voice and asked:
”Which of you is Brigandia's Demiqas~?”
This state players They had not expected such an open challenge
”Now, shi+roe-chi, asking so so loudly is rude nya I knohich one he is, he is the excessively huge guy standing over yonder nya Hey, Demiqas~!”
The uild andia, Demiqas
His light armor that looked like a chest plate covered his muscular body He was equipped eapons on his hands akin to tiger claws
Since he was based off the 3D in-game model, this htly reflected the evil in his heart
”So you two are the flies that have been bothering Serara?”
”That would just be me nya And it's not a fly, but a cat nya” Nyanta teased without a care in the world
Unlike the content of his speech, Nyanta used a
But he followed up with some spunk
” Recklessness is the way of the young, and tolerance is the beauty of adulthood But there is such a thing as going too far nya”
”What are you saying, rel?”
”What I' to say is the main point, listen carefully nya Demiqas, you have crossed the line Since you planned to PK, this will save so in children who stray too far beyond the line is also the obligation of elders Coht you 1-on-1 nya”
(Although it is rare for the Chief to taunt so like criminals)
shi+roe checked the nuht
”Hah! Ridiculous, why should I fight you on your terms? Don't you see my 10 buddies over here?”
”Sorry to interrupt Demiqas-san, but it doesn't have to be you Instead I'd prefer you in the gray robes Isn't that an artifact drop froer, so ould be okay with you instead of the Monk It would be hters settle things Let's challenge this e, Chief Nyanta”
”You heard of me, Londark of Gray Steel, and still dare to say this?”
”You are right nya Let us finish this nya”
Deviating from the plan surprised Serara, shi+roe had already switched his target to the e besides Deandia members confused
Soe Londark, others watched Demiqas for his reaction Even shi+roe's party could see the divide between the 2 groups
(They are not united That is expected since they are a coalition fore Londark is the nuuild and Demiqas' tactician Demiqas, I understand how much control you have over your members)
shi+roe felt a fla under his calm emotions
shi+roe was not adept at dealing with others You could say he hatedwith idiots, but it didn't mean he 'couldn't' do it
He was a pacifist towards other players and did not wish to fight them
But that doesn't mean he 'wouldn't'
It was the opposite
shi+roe kneas co next
His ee to destroy fueled by his frustration
'Eat a hearty meal'
That's how Nyanta described it Keeping hirin that revealed his cat fangs
shi+roe had a si in his heart
If you had the guts to wield a sword, you had to bear the resolve to die by a sword shi+roe agreed to this concept subconsciously There was no need for mercy
”Londark-san of Gray Steel, right? You are strong enough to have a nicknaht you instead of Demiqas-san The Swashbuckler Chief Nyanta here will be your opponent Let's duke this out, on't run away”
”Let's begin Judging fro things with a nore the cowardly ht himself”
Nyanta's insult was the last straw Deer, tension, and a sneer
”Very well, I will fight you A reckless bastard like you, I will use my fist and send you to Heaven!”
Dee casually when he lunged at Nyanta Nyanta waited until the lastseveral meters backwards He drew his twin rapiers with a stance and laughed ly at Demiqas
”Wohat a strong punch nya”
”But the hit didn't land, so there is no daht? That aside, are you fine without your -san”
shi+roe shouted ly as Demiqas punched twice more Demiqas seehter this old cat!”
”No, you need to get past ory scenes If you want o easy tell me quickly nya”
”Outrageous!”
Deilely put between them
His stance akin to throwing shotputs, he threw out consecutive left jabs Nyanta parried most of them with his rapiers, but several punches still landed with a thud
In terms of HP, Demiqas had 50 more than Nyanta
Even if Nyanta dodged most of Deh to drain his HP
”How's that?”
Derin
Deed to the Monk class
Monks were 1 of the 3 warrior classes, in the same vein as Guardians and Sa on the front line with emphasis on their defense
Froht arue of their own
In Elder Tales, sword techniques and ic spells were known collectively as skills, each with a unique na time and cool-down time
Casting ti the skill and the skill being used, also known as 'gathering mana' Cool-down ti the sa this cool-down period, except the spell you just cast Most powerful spells could not be used in rapid succession
Take Sa cool-down ti heavy hits
In coht and Wyvern Kick were good exa basic efficient skills consecutively, chaining their attacks and leaving no time for rest
In terht arhest evasion Just like Guardians with their defensive shi+eld techniques, Monks possessed skills which boosted their evasion rate Exaonscale Stance that increased defense against fire and ice attacks The defense of Monks did not come from their equip powerful enough to fight on the front lines without having rare or strong equip an easy-to-master class
”How's this? Can't even fight back, hah?”
Nyanta finally fended off De 2 steps back
But the dark green light of De kick He followed up with a h Nyanta avoided the kick
That was Deed all eneht line Demiqas used it as a h speedNyanta's ideal striking distance
(He's good Not allowing Chief Nyanta to create any distance)
shi+roe was secretly impressed
The Brigandia that was full of internal strife was now standing united Frouild master to win flawlessly
After dodging a left hook, Nyanta kneed De into the air with the limited space he created and went on the offensive
”Nyan nyan!”
The strike that seeuard, leaving a wound akin to an ice pick
Nyanta assumed a new defensive stance as he looked at De like a sparrow
Nyanta was a Swashbuckler, a rare type of hter that dual wields Their special feature was their fast consecutive attacks using weapons in both hands as well as wide-area spin attacks In the classes that focused on physical attack power, their strike could not match those of assassins, but theyfast
Swashbucklers with different weapons had different fighting styles Nyanta's style in Rapiers, which was second in attack speed only to Twin Daggers, which were the king of speed
Another feature of Swashbucklers were the bad statuses they could inflict on others Lowering attack speed, evasion rate or defense were exath and worsen your weakness with precision
”I can see your hairy legs nya”
Nyanta'swords ive up the initiative Nyanta's rapiers pierced through De a crisp sound like a typewriter
The 4 wounds on De his accuracy for dozens of seconds by slashi+ng his arms
The 3 hits on Deility of the legs and lowering evasion
Nyanta used his surgeon-like observation skill and his iron will to carry out his plan of stripping Deth This Nyanta was not the ware that offered consultation for those in need
”Wah! Stop juht me fair and square!”
”Co from you, 'fair and square' sounds like a bastardization of our fair language”
Judging froe with Nyanta down to 30 of his hit points De warrior class still had twice Nyanta's HP
But in the eyes of all those present, the tall and slender Swashbuckler was the one in control of the fight
Piercing strike, parrying and feints, the blade that was thinner than a finger drew silver lines in the air, for a wall that blocked Demiqas out
Deer had the attack power and speed he had at the start of the fight His HP and MP drained aith the blood bleeding from his limbs
The Brigandiawere starting to get rowdy They were filled with the fear of their leader losing, as well as curiosity and a secret happiness at De
De his guild Some of the members bore the hope that Demiqas would be defeated in front of the crowd
shi+roe, who sensed this atnal
Serara, as clenching her fist so tight the nails were biting into her palained awareness of her surroundings when shi+roe tapped her shoulder Serara heard the instructions 'When I give the signal, cast a Healing Pulse on everyone'
As the healer of the party, restoring Nyanta's HP with spells was only natural Why was there a need to wait for a co spells, not just for Nyanta? Serara stared with her eyes wide open as she asked herself
As she was about to ask shi+roe, Serara heard these unbelievable words
”fuck this! Who wants to play this one on one game with you? Healers, restore the wounds on my limbs! assassin team, surround and butcher this cat bastard!”
De hiandia to attack
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This angry roar stopped everyone's movement for a moment
Even though Brigandia engaged in NPC slave trades, intimidated other players, PK'd people, and took other nasty actions, this order still made them hesitate for a moment
Brigandia was a lawless organization
But truly lawless individuals wouldn't have been able to gather in a group For principles would have been n of the powerful and violent
The band of outlaws, Brigandia, was roup, Dehed off as a girl's weapon in this one-on-one fight The attack power he was so proud of had been sealed away as he stood on the verge of defeat
And when faced with the fact of being wounded, he had barked angrily for aid to destroy the enemy
'Is it really fine to listen to this order? We will be losers in life if we continue to follow this kind of leader' Even though they were a lawless bunch, Brigandia's hts and hesitated
(It would be lucky if we could make them uneasy, hesitate, and doubt each other with this)
But they only hesitated for a moment
Even though their leader was in a pitiful state, they still needed to keep up their reputation as a violent organization No, their brand naroup They were able to oppress other players because of Brigandia's reputation of being a powerful and violent group
They had to keep up the reign of terror, or else they would be the ones ere hunted
Their feelings weretheir status as the ones inflicting terror rather than their desire to save their leader All the members decided to seal the mouths of these 3 people It took them 3 seconds to come to a consensus
Afterthis decision, the lawless bunch roared as they swarmed towards Nyanta
But no one in shi+roe's group wasted these 3 seconds
Naotsugu appeared like the wind, intercepting the 8 roup's morale did not falter with the appearance of the new enemy as they rushed in with renewed maliciousness
”Anchor Howl!”
Naotsugu howled This was a skill that forced the ene area to focus solely on him This was the ability of Guardians, the fortresses of the front line The 8 Brigandia h their feet were nailed to the ground
”Nyanta-san, if that is the case”
”Heal everyone now!!”
”Eh, right, Heartbeat Healing!”
Serara used the best skill available to her upon hearing shi+roe's command
Heartbeat Healing was a skill unique to Druids
Sie Intercept' and Clerics with 'auto heal', Druids also had their own special skills
Spells in the saics which remained in effect for a short time A set amount of HP would be healed over a 10-30 second period Although the a spell, the total HP restored was ic
Furthers such as attacking or defending while the healing over time was in effect
But
”I can't keep this up, h!”
Serara cried in pain
In Elder Tales, the strength of the healers would drastically affect the outcome of battles
A well-trained healer partnered with a tank could withstand the attacks of 4 other players around the same level
Serara was level 19 Even with the excellent defense of the level 90 Naotsugu, it was ih level Brigandia members
”Don't worry about our Guardian, focus on healing Nyanta Cal then don't Focus on doing what you can”
shi+roe said cal her nerve
His strong words whipped up the strength within Serara shi+roe told her that what healers could do was heal
In the battlefield not far fro its climax The wounds on Demiqas' ar his original attack strength
The wounds on his leg reiven up on dodging, regaining his composure
In the end, the warrior class Deher than melee Swashbucklers With the support of healers, it would becoh brute force That was Demiqas' wishful plan
Although the little girl Druid was healing the swordsman before hie output
Deant attitude
”What's this?! What can you do with your toy swords? How can a weak fellow like you protect your allies?”
”How rude, rapiers are the weapons of gentlemen nya”
”I'll shut your cocky o down!”
”That ht not be so nya”
As they traded sword strikes and fist blows, the flashi+ng silver shadows and the sound of body blows increased as their fight intensified
In the other dusty battlefield, Naotsugu was in a pinch
Under the siu only had 2400 HP left But he reandia's bloith his shi+eld as he maintained his party's formation
Re couard Naotsugu's experienced movements looked doubly impressive in Serara's eyes
”Ready the spell!”
She heard shi+roe's soft words Serara answered a few pitches higher than norht!”
”It's almost time shi+roe! 'Castle of Stone'!”
Naotsugu held the shi+eld close with a shout, taking a wide steady stance His shi+eld, ar offaura
”What, what is this?” ”Just a bit more, finish him off!” ”Take this! assassinate!”
One of these 8skill on Naotsugu The assassin's sword swung towards Naotsugu's arh the air; this strike was definitely a fatal blow
But the attack ended with a loud clank, blocked by Naotsugu's shi+eld
Castle of Stone
This was one of the strong defense skills available exclusively to Guardians In its short 10 second span, this eu, who turned into a fortress of marble, used his invincible shi+eld to protect the defense line
”Told you so nya, Naotsugu-cchi won't fall so easily”
”Now Serara, cast all your healing spells on Naotsugu!”
Serara sprang up and took a step forward, raising her hand to the sky
She chanted Healing Wind, a single target healing pulse spell She was already using the party-wide spell Heartbeat Healing, and she was now stacking Healing Wind on top of that
But Serara didn't stop with this
After casting 2 heal over tiic, wielding her level 19 ability to the li she had to the front line
This was the only thing she could do as a healer
While her allies protected her in the front, she would protect the spells from the back
Serara reuild master, the memorable sound of that Cleric
The real advantage of healing over time spells was that as they were spells that remained in effect, you could use the spare ti into her healing had uni the other 2 healing class
It was powerful even at level 19 Naotsugu's HP, which was now less than 20, was recovering gradually under Serara'sspells
”Buying time won't save you!”
On the other hand, Deotten more furious as he attacked Nyanta
Castle of Stone was indeed a powerful defense skill, reen with envy But it still had a weak point
The con to using it was the long cool down time This invincible ultimate skill could only be used once every 10 minutes
10 h to kill these critters 20 tiain for another 10 minutes, it meant he was out of options to handle the attacks of the 8 members
In the 600 seconds of the 10-e for 10 seconds From this perspective, Castle of Stone was not an ultimate skill, but a desperate move
The tiuys This victorious moment in the future had already flashed across Demiqas' mind
De Nyanta to the brink Serara, atching her allies' conditions using the status screen, was regretting her lack of power
The Guardian as fighting the 8 andia in the front and Nyanta who had been caring for her kindly all this time were both covered in wounds
She couldn't save the her healing was gradually decreasing
”Think it's about time, shi+roe-chi nya”
”Here we go Chief Nyanta”
But ignoring Serara's desperation, shi+roe and Nyanta chatted in high spirits
Nyanta h he was surprised, De to sweep the slender man in front of him away
But Nyanta used his raised knee as a platform to leap into the air
Silver flashed brightly
The rapiers in Nyanta's hand shredded the air, striking like lightning 3, 4, 5 hits Serara could only count sothe azure vines that had bound De
Swashbucklers had the fastest attacking speed out of the 12 classes, and not only was Nyanta's attack power iic, but Nyanta also triggered the trap spell Thorn Bind Hostage on his opponent
Nyanta's slashes
shi+roe's Thorn Bind Hostage
The combination attack of the two repeated 10 times in 2 seconds Every ti lightning ball, giving out flashes and shock waves
Just like a bullet ie, coe power Demiqas looked like he ar fro before he could even scream
”No way!” ”The guild master is!”
Everyone present received a psychological blow
A level 90 warrior supported fully by healers had died in an instant The more experience you had in Elder Tales, the more you would fall into doubt and despair from this scene
”Nyanta-san”
Serara's gentle voice was also expressing this point She couldn't catch up with the battle that had happened in front of her
”Put away your swords!”
Naotsugu shouted, andia members look at each other The scream from behind them made them turn pale
Looking towards the source, they saw their healers on the ground The nu on the ground with one ar
The black haired young girl who used the vacant 3 seconds to the li her blade to Londark's neck
7
Akatsuki, who saw the sah idea what had happened
Adventurers had great physical attributes; not only ility, but their dynamic vision was also better than in the real world
Although Akatsuki had practiced Kendo since she was a child, she felt that it would be impossible to see that kind of sword speed in real life Even now, she only caught about half of what had happened
In fact, she was struggling to co to deduce what had happened
Akatsuki belonged to the assassin class which had the highest attack power aest skill, however, was not strong enough to kill a level 90 warrior class
Akatsuki had wiped out the healers ere supporting Deain any of his HP
Even taking that into account, it was still unthinkable for a player to defeat a warrior-class character that quickly
In Elder Tales, battles were long drawn-out affairs, especially those between players Sure-kill attacks were just a figure of speech in this world as these instances were very rare
Noa player was, if their opponents were about the same level, it would inevitably take dozens of rounds to settle a fight If both of the on indefinitely without a clear victor
The more experience you had with Elder Tales, the deeper your understanding of this fact It became common sense
However, Nyanta had dished out an unbelievable ae
The secret lay within the glowing azure vines shi+roe's Thorn Bind Hostage was a trap spell unique to Enchanters; it bound an opponent with 5 vines and caused 1000 points of additional dae per vine when destroyed by an ally
The dae was only 5000 if all the thorns were activated, which was only a third of Dee froh to defeat Demiqas
Thesessions had made Akatsuki familiar with the spells shi+roe commonly used
Since Thorn Bind Hostage was one of shi+roe's best spells, Akatsuki could identify its use by looking at the visual effects
The cool down tie was 15 seconds
Although it was just a deduction, Nyanta had s