Chapter 33: Rank Up (2)
Upon bing a Regr, his existing skills were enhanced.
Now I can deal an additional 120% damage with the Seal of Death.
Not only that, but he also learned a new skill.
[Exclusive Skill Night of Death]
Effect: Disperses an aura of darkness within a 500m radius, creating an artificial night.
The caster can deactivate it at will.
The exnation was brief, but the effect couldnt be ignored.
Its a skill thatplements the Rune of the Night, which grows stronger during nighttime.
Due to the runes characteristics, attack speed increased by 50% during the night, and perception probability drastically decreased.
Truly a skill tailored for a Reaper.
Now, even during the day, Ill receive an attack speed buff without any issues. Thanks to the Night of Death.
Above all, to obtain another important rune called the Rune of Hidden Desires, the Night of Death skill was absolutely necessary.
And of course, I need themon skills I n to purchase as well.
Ryu Min allocated his stat points to luck as he leveled up.
The attributes of Agility and Luck have now reached the standards.
Improving luck ends here. Until level 30, Ill focus on strength.
Since his strength stat was the lowest, it was necessary to bnce it out.
Kei!
As he closed his status window, the goblins rushed towards him.
Ryu Min greeted them with a smile.
I learned a new skill just in time.
He immediately cast the Night of Death.
Woong-
The space within a 500m radius was engulfed in darkness.
Whats happening all of a sudden?
Why did it turn dark?
We cant see anything!
The surrounding yers were taken aback, but Ryu Min paid no attention.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
With a 50% increased attack speed, he busily ughtered the goblins.
***
[Sessfully defended the second wave!]
[Surviving yers: 3,343]
[Deceased yers: 590]
[Each surviving yer will be rewarded with 500 gold.]
Upon reaching level 21, the second wave came to an end.
Fortunately, Ryu Min was able to reach his target of umting 20,000 gold.
Now I can buy themon skill.
Without dy, Ryu Min opened the shop window and searched for the desired skill.
[Common Skill Sensory Detection]
Effect: Able to detect the presence of enemies within a 30m radius.
Sensory Detection was a useful skill that allowed the detection of all targets within a 30m radius.
Its an essential skill in such chaotic situations since it enables detecting enemies even from behind.
Ryu Min purchased the skill without hesitation and since it was a passive skill, he immediately gained awareness of the surrounding targets.
There are only goblin corpses within 30m.
If there happened to be any yers lurking, caution was necessary.
As their intentions couldnt be considered good.
Now I just need to gather 20,000 gold to buy another shared skill.
With three remaining waves and sub-quests toplete, earning 20,000 gold would be easily achievable.
***
[Third Wave]
[3,343 yers vs weakened hobgoblins 6,686 in total]
[Sessfully defended the third wave!]
[Surviving yers: 3,001]
[Deceased yers: 342]
***
[Fourth Wave]
[3,001 yers vs weakened hobgoblins and trolls 6,002 in total]
[Sessfully defended the fourth wave!]
[Surviving yers: 2,700]
[Deceased yers: 301]
***
Hoo, hoo
Jo Joong-sik survived until the fourth wave.
He nced at the progress window, and only the fifth wave remaining.
[Time remaining until the third round ends: 01:04:21]
Just one more hour. If I can hold out for that long, Ill survive.
Despite the intense pain in his side, thigh, and other minor injuries, he believed he could endure for an hour.
As for the ambushes from other yers? He no longer cared.
As long as they protect me, my life wont be in danger.
Joong-sik cast a trustworthy gaze at the guards surrounding him.
Ten guards stood tall under hismand.
Its good a thing that I have this power of authority.
Thanks to that, he could hunt safely without worrying about ambushes.
Even though he had used up all ten usages of the skill.
What cares if Ive used them all? Survival is the priority now.
Moreover, due to shedding blood and engaging in fierce battles, Joong-sik obtained the diators job item while hunting monsters.
And the moment he reached level 10, he immediately advanced to be a diator.
I cant die just like this after advancing.
If he could endure only the final fifth wave, he could survive the next round too thanks to his job.
Ill be stronger. Strong enough to take the heads of those bastards who targeted me.
The yers who mocked him and looked down on himonce he survived, he would ughter every single one of them.
Suddenly, the sound of a horn announcing the final wave reached his ears.
[Fifth Wave]
[2,700 yers vs weakened trolls10,800 in total]
[Due to the rounds characteristics, trolls are weakened to one-third of their usual strength.]
[Wishing you the best of luck!]
Joong-sik widened his eyes in surprise as he gazed at the number of trolls.
10,800? Why are there so many?
It was four times the number of yers, as it was the final wave.
No need to worry. I have guards protecting me.
Joong-sik considered this an opportunity to set the record.
He still believed he fell short of being in the top 25%.
Crkrk!
Crkrkrkr!
More than ten thousand Gnols revealed themselves and charged.
2,700 yers shed with the trolls.
Die!
Die, you bastards!
The yers fought frantically.
The ck Scythe continued to mark the entrance, standing alone.
Inspired by the sight, Joong-siks fighting spirit red up.
Ill be stronger. Ill survive!
With the guards hemanded and his sincere hunting, heunched into the real battle.
There was no need to be wary of friendly fire, allowing him to fully immerse himself inbat.
Thats what he thought, but all of that changed in a moment.
Ugh!
Uaaah! Aaah!
Whats happening?
Two guards, who served as meat shields, were struck down by sword blows.
A group that had conspired to target Joong-sik managed to prate through the guards.
I got him! You gangster!
The power of the authority belongs to me!
Was it because they thought this was theirst chance?
They were resolute, and the number of conspiring yers exceeded thirty.
Stop them! Guard bastards, stop them!
The guards, even without words, were already holding off the attackers.
An order to protect Joong-sik had already been imprinted in their minds.
However, handling over thirty yers was no easy task.
Thud! Thud!
Ugh!
Kuk! Aaah!
The yers aiming for the Joong-sik and those under authority engaged in a fierce battle.
If I mess up, Ill be in trouble.
Joong-sik, who observed the guards fighting, quickly left the scene.
Now wasnt the time to hunt.
Since he appeared as an easy target for yers to kill.
Hes going that way!
Chase him!
The yers who witnessed Joong-siks escape chased after him with fierce determination.
Damn it! Just need to hold out for this wave, just this wave!
Joong-siks eyes widened as he muttered curses under his breath.
In an instant, one person caught his eye.
Nickname: [ck Scythe]
He was the only savior who could turn the tide in the current situation.
Hey, ck Scythe! I ept your offer! Ill do whatever you say, just protect me!
Joong-sik stuck close to ck Scythe, causing the pursuing yers to hesitate.
Even for them, the number one yer in the entire area was a formidable opponent.
Huh? ck Scythe! Youre going to ept the offer, right? Come on, Protect me
I refuse.
Joong-siks face froze at ck Scythes cold response.
I told you before, I wont pay attention to you.
ck Scythe, Ryu Min, looked at Joong-sik with cold eyes.
Whether you die or not is up to you now.