Chapter 68: Trap (1)
The sharp rapier found its mark with precision, piercing the throat of the lumbering orc.
In motion, they were elusive prey, but an orc, stripped of limbs and hobbling, made for an easy target. Min Juri couldnt help but admire the efficiency of a high-level yer. I never knew hunting could be this straightforward, she mused, her gentle voice break through the eerie silence of the battlefield littered with lifeless bodies.
Had an orc witnessed this, it might have choked on disbelief, quite literally.
Ryu Min inquired, How many have we dispatched thus far?
52 in just 30 minutes, came the reply from Minjuri, her voice brimming with pride. Thats impressively fast, isnt it?
Ryu Min chose not to respond, for by his own standards, it was merely efficient, not exceptional. After all, he used to take down a staggering 300 in an houra feat that had now be second nature.
Yet, the time spent wandering was too long, he contemted. The monster poption in these fields is far from abundant.
The act of killing them was almost effortless. The true challengey in the hunt itself.
But its a risky proposition to wander too far, especially with Minjuri by my side, he mused.
Imagine being suddenly encircled by 50 of them. Alone, it might be manageable, but with Minjuri in tow,plete protection was not assured.
It seems I must head towards the Orc Shaman. That way, I can expedite the process of locating orcs.
The Orc Shaman possessed the ability to summon his brethren. By employing this resource, Ryu Min could bypass theborious task of tracking down individual orcs.
Besides, the path to the shamansir aligns with our current trajectory. If we stick to the n, we should make good progress.
They could dispatch a few orcs along the way, while approaching the bosss domain.
Min Juri smiled brightly, not even knowing that they were heading toward a boss.
At this pace, we could conceivably tally up 300 within 3 hours.
3 hours is too lengthy. Lets aim for under 1 hour.
Perplexed, Minjuri queried, Huh? Just 1 hour?
Concerned that she might have misheard, she sought rification, receiving the same response.
I intend toplete the quest in less than an hour.
Really? How?
By making use of the Orc Shaman.
Minjuri, baffled, inquired, Whats that?
Ryu Min revealed his strategy: utilizing the Orc Shaman to summon orcs and reach the 300 mark without eliminating the shaman. Essentially, a tactic to maximize gains by keeping the shaman alive.
But how did you know about the Orc Shaman? Youve never encountered it before, right?
Without missing a beat, Ryu Min concocted a seamless lie. I encountered it briefly before meeting you, which is how I know its location.
Ah
Dont worry. Ill safeguard against all potential threats.
Minjuris initial surprise gave way to a warm smile. Surprisingly considerate, she remarked. Perhaps, as the saying goes, You only truly know someone once you talk to him.
Here we are.
The duo arrived at a quaint vige adorned with modest wooden huts. It was not extensive, and there were no orc sentinels in sight.
A boss in this tiny vige? Min Juri voiced her astonishment, for the vige consisted of no more than five huts.
However, appearances could be deceiving. Ryu Min knew this was a trap set to lure unsuspecting yers. Entering might seem easy, but yers who underestimate it often fall victim to the orcs summoned by the Orc Shaman.
A simr scenario had unfolded in the previous regression. As he circled behind the vige, he discovered a mountain of yer corpses concealed by the cunning Orc Shaman. It was a testament to his intelligence and malevolence.
But, in essence, it signifies cowardliness. Hecks the courage to engage in openbat. Without his orc summons, hes a mere pushover.
Therefore, while Ryu Min could easily eliminate the Orc Shaman, he intended to keep him alive, at least for now, to aid in their hunting efforts.
Come this way.
As Ryu Min took the lead, Min Juri followed.
Howe I cant see the orcs?
She looked around, but she couldnt even see a single orc.
But that was natural.
Because orcs dont live here.
Only the Orc Shaman lives here.
After passing three or four thatched houses, they came across arge thatched house that was different from before.
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The orcs set traps? Juri queried.
Indeed. As a boss, he possesses a measure of intelligence. These seemingly innocuous huts here are just disguises, designed to lure yers in. In reality, this vige harbors none but the Orc Shaman.
Aha No wonder it was eerily silent.
In the end, this entire vige is a trap, meticulously set to ensnare and dispatch yers.
So, have we fallen into the trap?
Ryu Min nodded affirmatively.
At least in the eyes of the Orc Shaman.
Do you have a n? Min Juri inquired.
Yes, we can turn his trap against him.
If its a trap
The trap is simple. Inexperienced yers entering the house will trigger trap points. At that moment, the waiting Orc Shaman summons orcs to overwhelm them. About 10 to 20 orcs are summoned, and when surrounded, theres no escape.
Ryu Min, of course, felt confident he could handle any number of orcs.
But our goal now isnt to kill them; its to keep them barely alive
But if they alle out simultaneously, it could get troublesome.
Thats true. But theres a solution.
Ryu Min detailed his n for luring out the orcs.
Min Juris eyes widened as she listened.
So, it really can be that simple?
Yes.
Do you think the Orc Shaman will fall for it?
Fear not; the n has already been tested.
With doubt in her eyes, Min Juri seemed to have made up her mind and nodded.
Ill take care of the first part of the n.
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