Chapter 319 Part 1
I’ve logged in.
The time is 5 AM on the dot.
What about our stat penalties?
They’re recovering.
However, I haven’t obtained any Magic Stones from the Cintamani Stone.
That’s a little frustrating.
I summon Bunraku and have it prepare breakfast.
Then I summon Kurama.
This is to give him the White Elephant Short Spear.
He holds it in his hand and checks its weight.
Then he tries thrusting into the air with it.
How does it look?
Looks like a good choice for him.
Carrying his weapons on his back kinda makes him look a bit like Goki, doesn’t it?
Well, it’s nice that he can choose from a variety of weapons.
By the way…
I’ve been following the flow and ended up here in W7.
But what was the original purpose for me coming here?
It feels as if I was following some Majin’s traces.
I guess this is fine, though.
This place is very good for leveling up.
Though last night was pretty rough for us.
Let’s think about some countermeasures.
I’ll procure more Potions and Mana Potions.
This Map is very delicious.
But it still has its fair share of risks.
The more insurance I have, the better.
Oh, I almost forgot.
I’ve gone through all this trouble already, so let’s have Kurama spar with the others.
I summon Goki, Telomere, and Abyss.
It’ll be Telomere and Kurama versus Goki and Abyss.
Well then.
Let’s each of us do what we need to do before we go.
《【Glassmaking】Level Up!》
《【Pharmacy】Level Up!》
《【Precise Manipulation】Level Up!》
The time is 6:10 AM.
I had the breakfast Bunraku prepared for me as I continued doing Production work until the sun came up.
Although there was a little time lag, the related Skills have also leveled up.
However, none of the Summoned Monsters that had taken part in the sparring session have leveled up.
Well, maybe it was somewhat naive of me to think that either of them would.
Alright.
Let’s start today with an aerial battle.
What’s the lineup?
It’s Obsidian, Couturier, Aotsuki, Setsui, and Ignis.
Of course, the goal is to Level Up both Setsui and Ignis so that they can undergo their Class Change.
It’s not like I’m underestimating the monsters here, though.
Doing it like this has its risks.
It’s just that I’m very determined to get this done.
And if another Spriggan shows up like last night?
Let them come!
Even if it means taking a stat penalty, I’ll hunt them.
I think eventually it will become easier to hunt those guys.
《【Joust】Level Up!》
《【Balance】Level Up!》
《Summoned Monster『Setsui』 Level Up!》
《Please add 1 point to a desired stat.》
Things are going well.
Did something happen to the Spriggans?
That must be it.
I haven’t encountered a single one yet today.
Setsui’s AGI increased automatically upon leveling up.
Let’s choose VIT as its second stat increase.
Setsui Imp Lv5 → Lv6 (↑1)
DEX 7
AGI 23 (↑1)
INT 20
STR 5
VIT 6 (↑1)
SPI 21
Skills
Flight Levitation Echolocation Magical Resistance [Medium] MP Recovery [Small]
Light Attribute Dark Attribute Fire Attribute
Still, what the…
I noticed a similar trend yesterday, but Setsui’s attacks are too flashy!
That’s what’s been draining its MP bar so quickly.
I’ll give it a Mana Potion.
I’m running low on raw materials for both Potions and Mana Potions.
But I have no choice but to use it.
Are we just power leveling?
No, this is nothing more than a little tough love!
Being generous with Setsui is fine.
And it’s okay for us to be hard on each other.
《Summoned Monster『Ignis』 Level Up!》
《Please add 1 point to a desired stat.》
The battle just now was good.
The opponent was a Sprite and four different kinds of Spirits.
What was the key to this battle’s success?
It was Couturier.
She’s very effective against Sprites.
It seems her AGI is slightly superior.
When dealing with Trolls and Ogres, she’ll just use her Poison on them, but that’s good enough.
I’m grateful that she’s doing such a good job.
Ah yes, Ignis has leveled up.
Let’s take a look at his virtual window.
Ignis’s STR increased automatically upon leveling up.
Let’s choose VIT as his second stat increase.
Ignis Hawk Lv6 → Lv7 (↑1)
DEX 11
AGI 25
INT 21
STR 12 (↑1)
VIT 12 (↑1)
SPI 11
Skills
Peck Flight Far Sight Wide Area Search Ambush Sense Danger Air Mobility
We’re doing great.
Of course, there are no easy victories against Trolls and Ogres.
Fighting with Heroic Spirits as a struggle, but I guess it’s more fun?
Fighting Sprites and Spirits is also rough, but Couturier is playing a major role there.
We’re starting to feel comfortable fighting here.
I’ve still got something on my mind, though.
It’s that Spriggan from last night.
Was there any condition to encountering it?
Or is it just a rare monster?
I’m sure I’ll come across another one eventually.
I am prepared and determined.
The question is when will it happen?
Red Ogre Lv.1
Demon Enemy Target Active
Battle Position: Ground ???
Oh!
There was something like this in this area?
Isn’t it a little smaller than the Red Ogre Master had summoned before?
Still, its body is comparable to that of a Stone Golem, and its arms and legs are unusually thick.
It’s very impressive, too.
Although it’s still quite far away from us, its roar is frightening.
Well, Setsui and Ignis became stiff due to the roar, but thanks to the distance, nothing serious happened as a result.
There is only one Red Ogre.
However, it is clearly superior to the regular Ogres.
Perhaps its special traits as an Ogre are more powerful as well.
What’s my expectation here?
It’s poison.
I have high hopes for Couturier’s performance.
《Summoned Monster『Setsui』 Level Up!》
《Please add 1 point to a desired stat.》
So quickly!
This is a bit unexpected.
Well, there’s no doubt that the Red Ogre was a risky opponent.
Setsui’s SPI increased automatically upon leveling up.
Let’s choose STR as its second stat increase.
Setsui Imp Lv6 → Lv7 (↑1)
DEX 7
AGI 23
INT 20
STR 6 (↑1)
VIT 6
SPI 22 (↑1)
Skills
Flight Levitation Echolocation Magical Resistance [Medium] MP Recovery [Small]
Light Attribute Dark Attribute Fire Attribute
It was no flawless victory.
Knowing the risks, I repeatedly attacked it from the air while riding on Aotsuki’s back.
But even then, we’ve taken some counterattacks.
What is frightening is the Red Ogre’s self-healing ability.
Even after being affected by Couturier’s poison, he was still recovering.
Despite having effectively reduced his recovery speed, it was still a frightening foe.
Of course, I used Rider-Horse Union and Boosted Power.
It felt like I was finally able to cut it in half after two hits.
I had to go all out!
I was hit twice by its counterattack, but I was lucky to avoid a direct hit.
I received no stat penalties either.
Well, I have no choice but to put up with not being able to use spells for a while.
I’m really glad I have some Potions on me.
So it could do that, huh?
The Red Ogre could throw anything at someone who was in mid-air.
I already knew that it could throw rocks at me, but…
Pulling up entire trees and throwing them at me?
I think that’s a bit unwise.
So, did we get anything good?
Here’s what the Red Ogre dropped…
【Magic Item】 High Mana Crystal Raw Material Quality C+ Rarity 6 Weight 0+
Magical energy that dwells within monsters and turns into a core when gathered.
Contains magical energy exceeding that of a Mana Crystal.
Hmm?
Something even better than a Mana Crystal, which is already better than a Magic Stone?
Alright!
【Disassembly】 did a great job!
《Summoned Monster『Ignis』 Level Up!》
《Please add 1 point to a desired stat.》
Sure enough, this is very fast.
Though it is true that we’re fighting one tough battle after another.
I wonder how many experience points the monsters here yield?
Ignis’s STR increased automatically upon leveling up.
Let’s choose SPI as his second stat increase.
Ignis Hawk Lv7 → Lv8 (↑1)
DEX 11
AGI 25
INT 22 (↑1)
STR 12
VIT 12
SPI 11 (↑1)
Skills
Peck Flight Far Sight Wide Area Search Ambush Sense Danger Air Mobility
《The Summoned Monster 『Ignis』 has cleared the conditions for Class Change!》
《Please go to the Status Menu to access the Class Change options》
Looking at this Info screen also brings me a bit of pain.
Poor Apnea isn’t getting any love!
Should I go to the sea next?
Well, I will carry these worries as I proceed with Ignis’ Class Change.
Ignis Hawk Lv8 → Fighting Falcon Lv1 (New!)
DEX 11
AGI 26 (↑1)
INT 23 (↑1)
STR 12
VIT 12
SPI 13 (↑1)
Skills
Peck Flight Far Sight Wide Area Search Ambush Sense Danger Air Mobility
Wind Attribute (New!)
It’s good to see that Ignis has become a little more fearless, but it’s time for him to rest.
I recall Igniss and summon Sputter.
Our fighting power remains unchanged.
I know.
However, albeit by a slight margin, Sputter is your senior, Ignis.
Please understand.
Hill Troll Lv.1
Demon Enemy Target Active
Battle Position: Ground ???
No way.
Another Troll?
What is its size?
It doesn’t look any different from that Spriggan.
Just how big can these monsters get?
This one’s an absurdly huge Troll that can grab with one hand a log that regular Trolls would hold with both hands!
Isn’t this the size of a titan?
Although it’s nowhere near the size of Prometheus.
We have to do this with all our might from the get go.
It does look like a troublesome enemy has appeared!
NEXT CHAPTER
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Thanks for the treat.