- You have acquired Viscount Haverstein’s Blood-stained Silver Necklace.
The quest has been updated. Secret of the Slate III → Deliver the Keepsake to Viscount Haverstein’s Son Viscount Haverstein’s death was predetermined; though it’s regrettable, you can only accept it. However, he has left his will that you, who he trusted, deliver the keepsake to his son. As his will prescribed, you must escape the ruin and deliver it to his son in the castle. Note, if you die starting from the time you receive this quest, the keepsake will disappear and you will automatically fail the quest as well. In the case of failure, you can suffer penalties from the item related to this quest, so be careful. Difficulty: +E
- You have been attacked. -5 Health.
“Uh? I-I’m Ark.”
“The heroic cat’s strength that completely dominates mice.”
‘So she was talking about the Spirit of the Cat.’
“Yes, is there some kind of a problem?”
Ark’s voice was slightly unfriendly.
He’d suffered from Debra, Haverstein had died, and he had been beaten here after struggling in a cave in the middle of nowhere. Though this wasn’t as bad as reality, he was beginning to feel slight pain even within the game. So even for Ark, there was no reason for good words to come out.
However, Hassan opened her mouth again as if that didn’t matter.
“Where did you learn that skill?”
“Title?”
“Mouse Master!”
Hassan’s eyes widened. Her ears and tail also sprang up. She was exactly the picture of a fat cat in shock.
That wasn’t all. The people and cats that had gathered in their surroundings also stared at Ark with wide eyes.
“Since ancient times, the title of Mouse Master was only bestowed onto a valiant one who killed a Black Bear Mouse. But the Black Bear Mouse is already a race that has become extinct. What’s left is Debra’s henchman. Even so, if you received the Mouse Master title… are you saying that you killed Debra’s henchman?”
“Debra’s henchman? I’m not sure, but it’s true that I killed Black Bear Mouse.”
Ark pulled out the slate without much consideration.
It was an item that had already served its purpose of opening the door to Debra’s chamber. But Hassan ogled the slate with deeply moved eyes, rushed to embrace Ark, and rubbed him with her balloon-like body.
“You came, you finally came! I knew you would come! Truth-Seeker!”
“What do you mean?”
“I have already fought with Debra once. It was close to invincible, an absurdly powerful bastard. But for that kind of guy to fear your strength and imprison you, and even seal the key far away is something that I can’t understand?”
At Ark’s words, Hassan’s face filled with pride.
“That’s because we are descendants of Hero Maban.”
“Oh, you don’t know?”
A disappointed look flashed over Hassan’s face.
"Hero Maban was one among the 7 heroes who saved the past continent from crisis. In other words, shall we say he was one of the strongest warriors in the continent? And we are the tribe who has served that Hero Maban since long ago. Well, that’s not the only reason why Debra fears us…”
Hassan, who darkened at the mere thought of Debra, bared his teeth slightly.
“Since long ago, warriors have revered that Hero Maban and have followed his footsteps. The Meow call those people Truth-Seekers and are entrusted with the role of guiding them to the right path. But in order to become a Truth-Seeker, there is a stage that one must pass first.”
“A stage one must pass?”
“Yes, Hero Maban is the hero the Meow worship. To see whether one is qualified to follow his footsteps, one must first receive the Meow’s test. Its first stage can be passed by catching at least ten thousand of what can be called the Meow’s natural enemy, Mice. Only when that is possible can one be said to have begun the first step as a Truth-Seeker.”
‘Ten thousand Mice!’
That was the task he had finished as a quest he’d received from Harun Village. But he had never dreamed that it might be the path to becoming a Truth-Seeker.
“But that’s not all. To receive recognition as a true Truth-Seeker, one must topple what the Meow can call their greatest enemy, Black Bear Mouse. With that, as friends of the Meow whose hearts are filled with hatred and anger towards mice, you were able to receive the qualification to step into the path of the Truth-Seeker. That’s why you were able to learn a skill of the Meow.”
Hassan spoke out with a serious expression.
At first, the Meow and the cats had shown interest in him with sparkling eyes. But they must have become bored quickly, because they were stretched out and yawning as they pleased. Seeing this, it seemed that cats understood the phrase “however they pleased.” Anyways, Ark roughly understood the situation up until now.
“That’s why I knew that a Truth-Seeker like you would appear in front of us one day. Since the Black Bear Mouse left in the outside world is none other than Debra’s henchman.”
Thu-thu-thump.
When Hassan’s words ended, the information window popped up.
You have obtained information about the ancestor of the Meow, Hero Maban. With this, you have taken the first step as a Truth-Seeker to following the footsteps of the legendary warrior, Hero Maban. It is possible to job change to Dark Walker, the unique profession of a Truth-Seeker. If you change your profession, it will become possible to learn the inherent skills of a Dark Walker. In addition, as a profession characteristic, there are also cases where you cannot learn some common skills. Would you like to change profession?
Character Name
Ark
Race
Human
Alignment
None
Fame
250
Level
16
Profession
Dark Walker
Title
Mouse Hunter
Health
360
Mana
100
Strength
67
Agilitiy
77 (+2)
Stamina
67
Wisdom
16
Intelligence
27
Luck
17
Special stat: Knowledge of Ancient Relics (10)
Equipment Effects
Black Bear Mouse Leather Armor: Agility +2, Cold Resistance +20
You have received the title of Cat Knight from Hassan, elder of the Meow. As a knight of the Meow, you can harbor friendships with all the Meow. When fighting Mice, 75% additional Attack Power is applied, chance of successfully landing a fatal blow increased to 50%, damage taken reduced by 50%. (50% applies to small monsters as well.) *As a bonus from the title, all stats are increased by 2 each. *Fame has increased by 150. *You have gained the attribute of the Meow. (All abilities +30% when fighting small monsters.) *It has become possible to communicate in language with all the cats of the Continent. *Damage from falling can be reduced by 50%.
The Cat Knight’s specialized skill, Spirit of the Cat, has been increased to Advanced. Spirit of the Cat (Advanced): The cat’s roar and sharp eyes can make all small monsters tremble in terror. 1 minute paralysis, Attack Power and Defense, Morale drop 30% (In the case of small monsters, even if they are boss monsters, 50% of the effect still applies.) Mana consumption: 120
You have learned a new skill. Eyes of the Cat(Beginner, Active): You can penetrate and see through the darkness with a cat’s eyes. In addition, you can see an opponent’s Health, Mana, and weakness. 3 minute duration +Night vision. +Life detection. +Weakness perception. Mana consumption: 50
“Since the bastard took the temple, of course Debra has it.”
“We are the bastard’s natural enemy.”
Hassan bared her teeth and grinned wickedly.
“The key is right here.”
As Ark raised the slate from his bag, Debra’s eyes became bleary with madness.
Incredible terror blazed in its eyes as it charged toward Ark. Ark simply watching Debra with a very strained expression. Then, when Debra was up in front of his nose, he shouted with all his strength.
“Spirit of the Cat!”
Nyaaaaa-!
A black cat form appeared over his head along with a piercing cry.
After becoming a Cat Knight, the skill went up to Advanced, and the black cat had become 5 times bigger than it was when it was Intermediate.
As the nearly lion-sized black cat glared with golden eyes, the glowering Debra’s movements suddenly stopped. And as it convulsed with shivers, it stared at Ark with disbelieving eyes.
“Ku-kuhhuk! You’re a hu-human, how did you…!”
‘Hassan’s words were the truth after all!’
“The time is now! Attack the bastard!”
Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya, nyang!
As Ark shouted, the Meow and hundreds of cats poured out from behind the stone gate. The cats that traversed the hollow at an extreme speed covered Debra and scratched it with their fangs and claws. Debra shook his whole body and burst out in shrieks. Then, at that moment, its mantle suddenly swayed and the black object abruptly dropped to the ground.
It was a bastard whose entire body was covered with a furry mass of cats.
‘The body has finally been revealed!’
Hassan’s confidence had no doubt stemmed from knowing about Debra’s body.
Debra’s body was a Gremlin that had received strength from an Illusion spell.
“You cowardly mouse shit, you still haven’t figured it out? He’s a Truth-Seeker.”
Hassan smiled sweetly as she tore away at the illusion of Debra.
The illusion of Debra was not even able to move properly because it was covered with the cat swarm.
“Wha-what? Then surely not...?”
“S-shut up! That strength is mine! I won’t give it to anyone!”
Debra screamed violently and rushed towards Ark.
With the Advanced Spirit of the Cat, at the most 50% of the effect was applied, even on bosses such as Gremlin. Although it couldn’t completely paralyze its movement, Debra continued to be in a slowed state.
“Ark, the bastard can no longer use the strength of the Dream while we’re holding on. We’ll block the apparition, so quickly finish the bastard off. Everyone attack all-out!”
Nya, nya, nya, nya, nya, nyang!
The cats and Meow let loose yowls devoid of fear and concentrated their attack on the illusion of Debra.
There wasn’t a free quest in the world after all. He had thought he’d be able to reap it in after Debra’s real body had been revealed because the cats and Meow were helping, but in the end Debra was Ark’s responsibility.
Ark delivered a hard kick to the charging Debra and violently swung his sword.
“Kyak!”
With the feeling of the sword lodging itself, Debra stumbled.
When Ark fought with the bastard’s henchman, Black Bear Mouse, his sword hadn’t really penetrated. But Debra had suffered a great number of blows. Moreover, with the Spirit of the Cat applied, its movement was slowed. When it was blanketed in the illusion, it had given off the feeling of being invincible, but now that the illusion was stripped away, it was weaker than its subordinate.
‘If it’s just this much, I should be able to fight it no matter what!’
Ark directed flashing eyes toward Debra.
“Eyes of the Cat!”
As soon as the skill was activated, Ark’s eyes were colored with golden light.
Health appeared atop Debra’s head, and red points formed on places here and there on its body.
They were Debra’s weaknesses that he had detected with Eyes of the Cat. If he focused his attacks on the red points, additional attack power would be applied, as well as a high probability of critical hits.
It was a skill perfectly suited for Ark’s fighting style!
“Kyak! Keeeeeee!"
Ark spun around Debra and consecutively thrust in his sword.
Every time he did so, Debra shook its body like crazy as it swung its cane, but it only struck at the tough ground. Soon 1 minute had passed and the Spirit of the Cat effect should have released, but the bastard’s attacks still couldn’t hit Ark.
‘But why is something they call a boss this weak? Is it ‘cus because the illusion wore off?’
In fact, it was to the point that Ark became more bewildered. But that was thanks to the ability, which he hadn’t realized. The attribute of the Meow he had acquired through the profession change. His abilities increased by 30% when he fought all small monsters. That meant it applied to level, attack power, defense, and of course all skills and equipment effects.
Although Ark’s level was 16, he was enjoying the effect of actually being level 25. In addition, Dream Weaver Debra’s attribute was a Magician. Since a Magician was only able to block spells, it was no different from an ordinary Gremlin boss. As a boss, even if it were a Gremlin with enhanced abilities, Ark could definitely fight it by himself.
- You have struck a fatal blow!
Cat Paw (rare)
Armor/Weapon Type
Leather Gloves, Knuckle
Defense
30
Durability
50/50
Attack
9~15
Weight
5
Usage Restriction
Cat Knight Exclusive
It is the defense-and-weapon that Hassan, the elder of the Meow, gave to you. Usually it is soft like a normal glove, but during fighting, sharp claws spring out. Simply wearing it can give you the same agility and sharpness as a cat. Option: Attack speed increases by 10%, agility increases by 15. Fatal blow rate increases by 10%.
Blood-Red Mantle of Dreams (Unique)
Armor Type
Mantle
Defense
70
Durability
50/50
Weight
10
Usage Restriction
Level 20
A cursed mantle made by weaving the nightmares of many people, even the wearer will receive the curse — consciousness will grow dim, movement will be slowed. In exchange, once per day, you can turn the strength of the curse on your enemy and make it dream nightmares. Option: All stats -15 Special Option: You can use the strength of illusion once per day to wrap your body and recover your health to 100%, and give you the state of invincibility for 10 seconds (only useable at night).Five-Colored Orb: The Orb filled with a part of Hero Maban’s strength.
Jewel Hand Mirror: Starting item for a level 40 quest.
Character Name
Ark
Race
Human
Alignment
None
Fame
300
Level
20
Profession
Dark Walker
Title
Mouse Master, Cat Knight
Health
470 (+100)
Mana
170 (+100)
Spiritual Power
0 (+100)
Strength
79 (+5)
Agility
89 (+17)
Stamina
89 (+5)
Wisdom
18 (+5)
Intelligence
29 (+5)
Luck
19 (+15)
Special stat: Knowledge of Ancient Relics
10
Equipment Effects
Black Bear Mouse Leather Armor: Agility +2, Cold Resistance +20
*You can bring out the true abilities from all types of tools.
You have learned a new Profession skill. Dark Blade (Beginner, Active): Assimilate your sword with the darkness and deal your opponent a delightful blow. A sword assimilated with the darkness ignores all physical defenses. Critical hit chance, critical hit attack power 150%. Ignores defense. Mana consumption: 100 (There is a 1% chance of an instant kill if you use Dark Blade on an enemy in critical condition affected by Eyes of the Cat.)
You have learned a new Profession skill. Summon Demon (Beginner, Active): You can summon up to three minor demons that wander the world between Middle Earth and Hell. The summoned creature are currently each at level 1, and consumes the user’s mana. If a summoned dies and is forcibly deported back to its world, you will suffer a blow equal to 50% of the summon’s max Health and cannot resummon for 24 hours. Spiritual Consumption: 100
Users gathered from the valley to sightsee this rare event.