Chapter 328 Part 2
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《Summoned Monster『Telomere』 Level Up!》
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As expected, Telomere didn’t get many chances to suck the Lesser Dragon’s blood.
So she was unable to absorb any MP.
But still, she managed to level up.
So it evens things out at least.
The monster dropped no items, though!
Telomere’s INT increased automatically upon leveling up.
Let’s choose SPI as her second stat increase.
Telomere Vampire Lv8 → Lv9 (↑1)
DEX 17
AGI 26
INT 31 (↑1)
STR 17
VIT 17
SPI 30 (↑1)
Skills
Staff Hammer Buckler Block Evade Flight Shapeshift Conceal
Physical Resistance [Small] Magical Resistance [Medium] Self-Repair [Medium]
MP Absorption [Small] Ambush Suck Blood Dark Attribute Fire Attribute Wind Attribute Earth Attribute
But this puts me in an awkward position.
The W7 Map was mainly Spriggans and Spirits.
And I’m finding myself in the same situation here.
What kind of weapon should I use?
Since Demon Beasts move so fast, I would prefer to use a staff or tonfa against them.
But they can also fly around.
At any rate…
Might as well try them.
The Estoc and Pike.
Considering their long reach, they should be advantageous in some battles.
However, I need to be careful.
If Demon’s Beasts get too close, I won’t be able to use either of those weapons to defend myself.
In that case, I have to use Jericho as a wall and have other Summoned Monsters provide backup.
Alright.
Let’s start with the Estoc.
Now that I’m holding it in my hands again, it feels like such an extreme weapon!
It’s a thin and long sword, almost as long as a short spear.
And it can only be used for thrusting attacks since it has no blade.
What if the enemy gets too close?
In that case, I’ll have to try to kick them away.
Depending on the situation, I might have to prioritize evasion.
I have to keep attacking and maintaining the initiative; otherwise, things could get dangerous.
It seems to force me into a high-risk fighting style.
But this also comes with a high attack power.
I wonder what the true value of using this weapon will be…
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How did the Estoc do?
It seems to deal decent damage, and it’s also good for inflicting status abnormalities.
Still, it feels very awkward to use.
I know the theory.
I know it in my head, but it still doesn’t feel right.
Using Weapon Arts such as Retraite and Bond Arrière to keep my distance was also quite effective.
But I’m still not entirely convinced at an intuitive level.
What is the essence of Weapon Artes?
To subdue the opponent without letting them do anything.
I understand that this is but one type of Weapon Artes, but still…
It’s just that all I’m doing with this weapon is thrusting.
I mean, simplicity has its merits…
But it’s too straightforward, so it leaves no room for creativity.
That’s just not fun to me.
That’s right.
It’s not fun.
What about the results?
No complaints there.
There were some decently hard fights.
The Lesser Dragon Dark is especially worth fighting.
Although, despite being able to spot them using Call Monster, they don’t come to me when I actually call them, and I still haven’t gotten any items out of them!
What about the Lesser Dragons’ numbers?
There are some.
But not a lot of them.
Well, having a lot of them flying around would be too frightening!
As I move down the mountainside, the terrain gradually transforms into a forest.
In the process, I came across some strange sights.
A Lesser Dragon Dark, which should have been the closest, came into view.
I figured I’d go hunt it, but at that moment, something else beat me to the punch.
Another Lesser Dragon.
Its marker was yellow.
And it was accompanied by two more dragons which were there just observing.
As well as one Cloud Dragon
I see…
Training in the middle of the night like this?
No, the invading Lesser Dragon had already killed the Lesser Dragon – Dark I had found.
This was a hunt.
The Lesser Dragon was likely encouraging the growth of the younger dragons that had come along with it.
The Cloud Dragon looked at me.
What an intimidating presence!
I dared to look it straight in the eyes.
I felt like I would be attacked the moment I looked away.
But it doesn’t seem to be interested in me.
So I start to focus on the battle between the small dragons.
Sure.
Please, take as long as you need.
I’ll just go find another Lesser Dragon – Dark to beat.
I decide to leave the area at a brisk pace, not running away but distancing myself quickly.
I shouldn’t stick around any longer.
It’s not like I can steal their prey anyway.
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I tried using a Pike this time.
It’s even more extreme than the Estoc.
Do I think I’ll get used to it?
It seems like that will take some time.
What are its characteristics?
It’s longer than anything else I’ve used thus far.
Not only does it have much longer range than the Capture Rod of Torture, it’s also heavy.
So it’s hard to use.
Extremely hard to use, actually…
But its results are undeniable.
It’s especially useful against Snow Wyverns.
Countering an attack with a thrust deals significant damage.
Not only that…
But if the Pike’s butt end is fixed into the ground as I counter attack with it, the resulting thrust will deal a tremendous amount of damage.
It’s a very paradoxical weapon that, while very difficult to use, yields indisputable results.
It’s a bit perplexing.
Against Lesser Demons and Demon’s Beasts, I gave up on the Pike.
It can’t be swung around, and apart from the initial thrust, it hardly lands any attacks on them by just trying to poke at them.
And I’ll often let go of it so I can intercept their attacks bare-handed.
This happened way too often during my battles with them.
The Pike works reasonably well against Lesser Dragon – Darks.
However…
If they get too close, it suddenly becomes a much less convenient weapon.
Like the Estoc, the Pike is a good weapon.
I can see that very well.
But whether I can handle either well is another issue.
It will definitely take time.
I’ve walked quite far north, right?
Although there are some forest areas here and there, this place is mostly a wasteland.
Because of that, I haven’t been able to cover much distance.
And the number of monsters seems to be increasing the farther away from the area portal I go.
However, Lesser Dragon – Darks are an exception.
I’m seeing much less of them now.
And these guys are starting to appear in their place.
Lesser Dragon – Ripper Lv.1
Demon Enemy Target Active
Battle Position: Ground, Mid-Air
Fire Attribute Wind Attribute Water Attribute Breath
What about its size?
It’s no different than a Lesser Dragon – Dark’s.
Its silvery appearance suggests a potential danger.
Sharp protrusions resembling swords or blades cover its entire body.
How am I supposed to deal with this?
I have high hopes for Jericho and Telomere here.
Still…
Other unexpected methods might also be effective.
Volff can distract it.
Would that be just barking at it?
No, it’s not just that.
Getting it distracted will cause the monster to have an increased delay between each of its attacks.
And Raibun’s lightning strikes.
They don’t lead to Paralysis.
But they still deal a pretty good amount of damage/
I see…
Is that so?
Alright, then.
I’ll use lightning as well!
Well, Jericho was the one who finished it off.
Hmm.
Well, all’s well that ends well, right?
And this one dropped no items.
I wonder if this isn’t something helpless…
If I focus only on items, hunting Snow Wyverns seems to be the most profitable, right?
It makes no sense to keep hunting these ones, huh?
Now…
Obsidian’s MP bar is starting to get very low.
So it’s time to switch him out for Ninetails.
Let’s recall Raibun as well.
I’ll replace him with Oma.
And while I’m at it…
I’ll switch Jericho out for Senki as well.
I’ve come this far…
At the very least, I want to take a look at what’s on the neighboring Map.
This wasteland is finally turning into a plain, making it easier to move around.
So let’s pick up the pace.
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Yeah.
Snow Wyverns are delicious.
Thrown weapons hit them nicely if the timing is right.
That caused some good damage to them.
It’s not just me.
Senki too.
He threw rocks that were lying around at them.
About only half of them actually hit the monsters, but when they did, they caused huge damage.
Some hit directly on the head, causing them to lose consciousness.
How scary…
Throwing rocks is not allowed!
What time is it?
11:20 PM.
The next Map is up ahead.
Just as I noticed that, I encountered a Lesser Dragon Ripper and somehow won, but…
Come on, Senki!
You’re pushing it too far!
Repairing equipment is no easy task, you know?
That’s what I want to say.
Holding the monster’s neck under his arm and trying to break it was reckless!
Though he did end up breaking its neck.
Well, I can repair it later.
This Lesser Dragon – Ripper actually dropped an item!
It was this thing:
【Material】 Lesser Sword Dragon Claw Raw Material Grade B Rarity 7 Weight 1+
The claw of a Lesser Dragon – Ripper. It is thin and slightly curved.
Rarity 7!
Even for a Lesser Dragon, dragons are truly remarkable for the things you can get out of them!
How long is it?
It feels like I can hold it by its base with my hand and use it as a short sword as is.
Yeah.
It’s meant to be turned into a short sword!
There’s no mistaking that.
What about its weight?
There doesn’t seem to be any problems there.
It feels heavy for its length.
Should I look forward to making a weapon with this?
The time is 11:50 PM.
We’ve crossed the border with the neighboring Map.
The surroundings are forests.
But I’m out of time for today.
Let’s deploy an Instant Portal here and log out.
But before that…
Let’s use Call Monster to check the surroundings.
There they are.
I’ve found something.
A Chimera.
And there’s also a Lamia.
The levels are somewhat low, right?
This map is N3E12.
I’d like to advance a bit more to get a good idea of how things are around here…
No, let’s stop here.
I should keep my usual pace.
That’s it for today.
Tomorrow, let’s see if I can make a short sword or a knife with the Lesser Sword Dragon Claw before breakfast.
By the way…
What should I do about its scabbard?
It seems that my only option for that is to carve it out of a suitable piece of wood.
Protagonist Keith
Race Human Male Racial Lv34
Job Arc Summoner Lv1
Bonus Points Remaining: 29
Set Skills
Sword Lv14 Two-handed Spear Lv14 Joust Lv14 Club Lv14 Dagger Lv14
Rapier Lv13 (↑1) Rope Arts Lv12 Javelin Lv12 (↑1) Pole Weapon Lv11
Staff Lv25 Punch Lv22 Kick Lv22 Joint Lock Lv22
Throw Lv22 Evade Lv22 Block Lv22
Summon Magic Lv34 Spacetime Magic Lv22 Seal Magic Lv16
Light Magic Lv21 (↑1) Wind Magic Lv21 Earth Magic Lv21 Water Magic Lv21
Fire Magic Lv21 Dark Magic Lv21 Ice Magic Lv20 (↑1) Lightning Magic Lv20
Tree Magic Lv20 (↑1) Dust Magic Lv20 Lava Magic Lv20 Steam Magic Lv20 (↑1)
Heroic Summoning Lv2
Alchemy Lv17 Pharmacy Lv11 Glassmaking Lv9 Woodworking Lv13
Synergy Lv23 Appraise Lv23 Identify Lv23 Discern Lv7 Cold Resistance Lv13 (↑1)
Grab Lv21 Horsemanship Lv22 Precise Manipulation Lv23 Ropework Lv11
Jump Lv14 Acrobatics Lv14 Heat Resistance Lv14 Climb Lv12 Balance Lv14
Dual Wield Lv19 Disassembly Lv20 Swim Lv10 Dive Lv9 Throw Object Lv13
Dash Lv15 (↑1) Endurance Run Lv15 (↑1) Hide Lv7 Conceal Lv7
Physical Reinforcement Lv22 Mental Reinforcement Lv22 Speedcasting Lv22
Magic Effect Amplification Lv21 Magic Range Expansion Lv21
Petrification Resistance Lv6 Sleep Resistance Lv6 Paralysis Resistance Lv9
Confusion Resistance Lv8 Darkness Resistance Lv7 Unconscious Resistance Lv10
Charm Resistance Lv2 Poison Resistance Lv6 (↑1) Silence Resistance Lv5
Instant Death Resistance Lv3
Equipment
Tokkosho x1 Vajra Trident x2 Jeweled Sword x2 Quartz Illuminated Sword x2
Akasagarbha Spear x2 Spirit Tree Staff x1
Staff of Torture x2 Petrified Wood Staff+ x2 Tonfa of Torture x2
Petrified Wood Tonfa+ x3 Capture Rod of Torture x1 Needlefish Spear+ x1
White Elephant Long Spear+ x1 White Elephant Javelin x2 Lion Sage’s Lance+ x2
Snow Wyvern’s Lance+ x1 (New!)
Snow Beast Mace x1 Lion Sage’s Foil+ x2
Snow Wyvern’s Estoc+ x1 Snow Wyvern’s Pike+ x1
Lion Sage’s Kukri+ x2 Needlefish Javelin x1
Guardian Treasure Hammer x1 Xiuyaojing Bow x1 Indra’s Halberd x1
Enraged Pickaxe+ x2 Silver Necklace+ x1
Snow Leopard Push Dagger x1 Gale Tiger Push Dagger x1
Killer Scorpion Push Dagger x1 Snow Leopard Bagh Nakh x2
Plains Lion Bagh Nakh x1 Bull and Horse Leather Armor+ Sets
Einheral’s Armguards x2 Heavenly Zebra’s Misanga x1
Bracelet of Torture+ x2 Anklet of Torture+ x2 Prison Guard’s Black Rope x1
Battle Horse Belt + Rucksack Item Box x2
Summoned Monsters
Telomere Vampire Lv8 → Lv9 (↑1)
DEX 17
AGI 26
INT 31 (↑1)
STR 17
VIT 17
SPI 30 (↑1)
Skills
Staff Hammer Buckler Block Evade Flight Shapeshift Conceal
Physical Resistance [Small] Magical Resistance [Medium] Self-Repair [Medium]
MP Absorption [Small] Ambush Suck Blood Dark Attribute Fire Attribute Wind Attribute Earth Attribute
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