Chapter 33
Boom!
The dungeon shook with such forceful explosion.
By the time the massive flash that covered the sky subsided, everything seemed to have come to an end.
[You have defeated Myrnadeus.]
[Level Up! Bonus stats awarded.]
[You have defeated an unbeatable enemy. Acquired the title ‘No One is Invincible.’]
“Phew. It’s really over.”
As the notification signaling the end of the battle popped up, tension dissipated.
Carpe sank into her seat and let out a deep sigh.
“Whew. I was worried it wouldn’t end with just this.”
‘Holy Sacrifice’ boasted extraordinary damage, but its penalty was equally significant.
After using the skill, her HP/MP would drop to exactly 1, and her stats would decrease by a third for 10 minutes, rendering her unable to use active skills.
If the enemy had survived, it would have been a severe penalty, inevitably leading to defeat.
“I hope it was worth risking my life to bring her down.”
Carpe stood up and approached where Myrnadeus had fallen.
“Finally…!”
It was time for the reward after all the hardship.
The reason she had risked her life and fought so hard was for this moment!
Beside Myrnadeus, gradually fading into gray, lay two items.
One was a large staff, and the other, a necklace.
Gulp.
Her heart raced even though she hadn’t checked the item information yet.
Ring.
[Fanatic’s Scythe]
[Grade: Unique]
[Restrictions: Cleric-class professions, Level 30 or higher]
[Physical Attack: 250 ~ 320]
• Strength +5
• Stamina +5
• Agility +3
[A weapon of the ‘Blood Priests’ who serve the ‘Mad God.’ Wherever they tread, blood must flow.]
• Additional Option 1: A chance to destroy the opponent’s equipment with each attack.
• Additional Option 2: Strength, Stamina, Agility +10%, an additional 10% increase when worn by ‘Battle Priests.’
• Additional Option 3: 70% reduction in recovery-type skill effects
*Tradeable
[Dragon’s Eye]
[Grade: Legendary]
[Restrictions: Level 15 or higher]
[Magic Defense: 35]
• Magic Power +7
[The Dragon’s Eye sees all.]
Additional Option 1: You can check the opponent's remaining HP, skills, and equipped items (You cannot check skills and items of 9-star or higher, epic-grade or higher). This function does not consume the user's MP.
Additional Option 2: You must penetrate stealth skills.
*No trading allowed.
“Wow!”
What a stroke of luck.
Even to Carpe, a novice in Lasé, it was evident that these were extraordinary items.
“The Fanatic’s Scythe is something I’ve never seen before… Look at those stats! With just that, I won’t have to worry about weapons until level 80.”
“It’s a shame about the usage restriction. If it weren’t restricted to cleric-class professions, I’d use it myself.”
“…You can use a scythe?”
“I’ve tried using a large scythe before, not as proficiently as with a sword or spear though. Hmm, no. Now that I think about it, I’m more comfortable with what I’m used to.”
“What a monster. I’m getting tired of being surprised.”
“Anyway, we should list this on the auction house. It’ll sell, right?”
“It’ll definitely sell. You still don’t get it, do you? I guarantee you, the moment you list that on the auction house, chaos will erupt.”
In Lasé, there exists a class called ‘Battle Priests’.
Compared to paladins, they might lack in tanking abilities but excel in dealing damage, with Monks being a prominent example.
Though not mainstream, they were a somewhat popular class. However, the Battle Priest lineage faced one significant problem.
“Battle Priest-specific items are extremely rare. Despite not being in high demand, they fetch high prices due to the scarcity of supply.”
Even items that might be considered ‘just okay’ by other professions’ standards were unusable by Battle Priests.
Given this reality, why would ‘The Fanatic’s Scythe’ appear on the auction house?
Even if it meant going into debt, people would line up to buy it.
“Well, that worked out. I’ll sell it to pay off my debts.”
“Debts? You’re in debt?”
“I am. To my brother. I need to repay the capsule costs.”
“Though your heart may be hesitant, please don’t entertain unnecessary thoughts and just use that money to buy more potions. Remember, your dedication to the game helps me too.”
“…Understood. I’ll make sure to repay it many times over once I become wealthy.”
“You’re already dead and preserved, how do you plan to repay it?”
“Well… how about with the highest-grade tomb?”
“Just buy some potions, please.”
After stowing the scythe in his inventory, Carpe equipped the necklace.
Being someone who had never worn jewelry even in reality, Carpe expected the sensation to be uncomfortable. However, to his surprise, the necklace felt remarkably comfortable.
“The Dragon’s Eye! The scythe is great, but this… this is the real deal. You’re truly blessed. I saw it once during my second playthrough, but it’s my first time seeing it now.”
“Of course it’s great, it’s legendary.”
“It’s not just that. It’s something special.”
While the increase in magical stats and the option to penetrate stealth were impressive, the true value of the Dragon’s Eye lay in its first option.
[Ability to view the equipped items and skills of the target]
This ability, unique to the Dragon’s Eye alone, surpassed any other skill or item in Lasé.
Even real dragons didn’t possess such an ability!
“But why is it called the Dragon’s Eye…”
“Don’t ask me, ask the developers. Anyway, you know how powerful it is to be able to know the information of your opponents, right?”
“Well, yeah.”
Carpe nodded approvingly.
Knowing the opponent’s information holds strategically significant value.
In terms of gaming history, it could be likened to cheating at the level of map hacks.
It was an all-purpose item that could excel in all combat-related contents, whether one-on-one, one-to-many, PvP, or PvE.
And now, such an item had fallen into Carpe’s hands.
“Ah, it would have been perfect if there was just one more option. It’s a bit of a shame to have only two. Since it’s already emotionally bonded, it probably won’t unlock either.”
“…Well, somehow, the nagging conscience seems a bit less. Dude, with just the current options, it’s a closing item for the necklace slot…”
Then it happened.
The dragon’s eye hanging around Carpe’s neck began to blink suddenly.
And in sync with that blink, Carpe’s skill window also started to flicker.
“Huh? What’s this?”
“Wow, this is insane. It’s like a freaking jackpot game.”
Intense excitement.
No, in fact, it wasn’t just excitement. It was exactly what had happened yesterday.
When synthesizing magic acorns, the situation was exactly like it is now.
As Carpe opened the skill window, an alert popped up as if waiting for it.
Ding.
[The skill ‘Mado Engineering’ has detected an item eligible for enchantment.]
“Ka-ching! Of course, let’s proceed.”
As Carpe nodded, a new window appeared.
Similar to the one when synthesizing acorns, but a little different.
[To proceed with enchantment, you need the item to be enchanted and magical materials.]
“Let’s see.”
Upon selecting to release the dragon’s eye, this time, a warning window with a red background appeared.
[Insufficient materials to proceed with enchantment.]
[Insufficient Mystic Stones (0/99).]
[Insufficient Swamp Drake’s Eyes (0/3).]
[Insufficient Ariadne’s Tears (0/1).]
“Oh, darn.”
Carpe sighed.
Well, when you think about it, upgrading a legendary item with just one skill bang! didn’t make much sense.
“I guess I’ll have to be satisfied with knowing that upgrading is possible.”
“Hmm. Maybe it’s because it’s legendary, but the materials are ridiculously demanding. The others are fine, but Ariadne’s Tears are a bit…”
“Ariadne? Is it a boss mob? Is it very strong?”
“It’s not just strong, it’s also rare. It’s the Water Elemental King.”
“….”
Upgrading the dragon’s eye might be something for the distant future.
“Heh heh.”
However, even so, the smile didn’t leave his lips.
Two items that couldn’t have been obtained through compromise with reality. And one title.
Oh, come to think of it, he hadn’t checked the title yet.
[There is no invincibility]
-Defeat an invincible pattern boss without using events
-Upon acquiring the title, receive +2 skill points
“Wow.”
He never imagined the title reward would be skill points.
It’s good, but it’s too good.
But what was even better was from now on. He hadn’t even retrieved the Artifact of the Magic King yet.
“Well then, shall we unveil the main dish from now on?”
-After enjoying the appetizer so much, I feel like the excitement will be lessened.
“Oh, come on. Stop teasing. Let’s go right away.”
Carpe moved his steps towards the sarcophagus.
“The Artifact of the Magic King, right?”
-Probably.
The sarcophagus was massive. It seemed to be about 3 meters tall, roughly.
The tombs of kings were often built large to symbolize their authority, probably in a similar context.
A very auspicious sign.
Since people aren’t 3 meters tall, the remaining space would be tightly packed with belongings. And those belongings were undoubtedly the artifacts of the Magic King.
Carpe took out the token from his inventory and inserted it into the central slot of the sarcophagus.
Srrrring.
Then the tightly closed lid of the sarcophagus opened.
Carpe opened the lid completely and immediately checked inside the sarcophagus.
“Huh?”
-Huh?
Contrary to expectations, the sarcophagus was almost empty. There was also no body that could be considered the owner of the sarcophagus.
Inside the sarcophagus were exactly three items.
One skill card, one small doll, and one smaller red gem.
“Is this the Artifact of the Magic King?”
Perhaps due to its modesty compared to expectations, there was a slight disappointment in Carpe’s voice.
However, that disappointment completely disappeared the moment he picked up the skill card.
Ding.
[9-star skill - ‘Dretschlü (流) Doll Technique’ acquired.]
[Upon acquisition, this skill card is automatically learned (Acquisition restriction: Descendants of the Magic King).]
[Due to the Dretschlü Doll Technique, the scope of Mado Engineering has expanded.]
[From now on, you can create ‘Mado Dolls’ through Mado Engineering.]
“9-star?!”
Startled by the unexpected notification, Carpe hastily opened his skill window.
[Dretschlü Doll Technique Lv. 1 - 9 Stars]
[A skill invented by the betrayed Magic King Dretschlü solely to create weapons for himself.]
[Significantly enhances the abilities of all beings under the player’s jurisdiction.]
-Seven dolls of the Magic King can be used.
-30% increase in all attributes of all beings under the player’s jurisdiction.
-30% increase in experience gained by all beings under the player’s jurisdiction.
*As the skill level increases, the number of usable dolls and the skill effects increase.
As Carpe read through the skill effects, his mouth dropped open.
“Wow!”
-…A 30% buff at skill level 1? What kind of insane balancing is this?!
Regardless of whether the Heaven’s Horse cursed LaSé or not, Carpe retrieved the other two items from the sarcophagus.
“It seems like the doll is referring to this….”
It was a Valkyrie doll slightly larger than Carpe’s palm.
The fiery blonde hair gently brushed Carpe’s hand. The intricacy of the knight’s silver armor and sword was as detailed as real armor and sword, indicating that it was no ordinary doll.
“But what am I supposed to do with this?”
-Who knows? It’s a format I’ve never seen before.
Just as Carpe was mumbling about how to use the doll, something unexpected happened.
[Quest ‘Artifact of the Magic King (2)’ cleared. Connected to the next quest.]
[Quest Event - ‘Descent of the Divine’ begins.]
“Huh?!”
At the same time as the notification, a chilling sensation ran down his spine.
Surprised, Carpe turned around. And there, something impossible was happening.
Thud, thud.
The gray-tinted Myinandes slowly rose to her feet.
-No way. Is this?
“What, what?! Weren’t you dead?”
-She was. The notification popped up. So, that thing isn’t Myinandes.
Completely upright now, she stared at Carpe with empty eyes.
An aura unlike anything he had ever felt before emanated from her body.
Gulp.
Overwhelmed by the pressure, Carpe involuntarily swallowed his saliva.
“Come to think of it, this was an undead dungeon.”
The main monsters were ‘Enhanced’ skeletons.
Could it be that, just like them, Myinandes was resurrected as an Enhanced Undead…?
-No, it’s completely different from those petty things. Damn it! Those lunatics in LaSé. Even if it’s a myth quest, how could they summon a Divine Body Boss to a guy who isn’t even level 20 yet?
“Divine Body?”
Frowning, Carpe repeated the words.
Descend (降).
God (神).
Translated, it meant ‘God Descends.’
…No use pondering. The meaning was disturbingly clear.
“Surely the Archfiend isn’t directly descending. It can’t be, right?”
-Congratulations. You get 100 points.
“This is absurd.”
And just as if to finish the descent, whether it was Myinandes or some unknown Archfiend, she spoke through her body.
“Is it you? The one who dared to kill the Apostle of this body.”
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