Chapter 291.
Chapter 291 . Saul Graveyard
Tatax's Trap!
Ullevador!
Gondra Prison!
Child's Tower!
Kang Oh cleared the dungeons one by one .
He found one of Geskal's Secret Storehouses in the Child's Tower, but it was, of course, just another fake . Kang Oh had also killed Gondra Prison's boss, which dropped an Arank sword .
Kang Oh was level 355 now . Leveling up past 300 is supposed to be really difficult, but Kang Oh wasn't having any problems; perhaps it was because he was hunting monsters over level 400 .
"Next . "
His next destination was 'Saul Graveyard' .
Sometime later…
The graveyard was surrounded by tall, stone walls, and only half of the barred door was left standing . It was really spooky .
His heart pounded .
Coming to a dungeon he'd never been to before, one he didn't know much about at that, was always a thrill . After all, no one knew what would be inside!
"Let's make it big . Let's make it big," Kang Oh muttered like a prayer, and entered the dungeon .
[Entering the dungeon, Saul Graveyard . ]
Originally, Saul Graveyard was a place where the denizens of the Goddess's Land were buried . But one day, undead monsters began to appear, which kept people from coming to the graveyard ever since .
Anyhow, there were various graves here . The statues and graves hadn't been properly maintained, so they weren't in good condition .
'Huh?' He felt like he'd heard something, so he pricked up his ears .
Rattle, rattle .
He heard an odd percussive sound, one akin to bones rubbing against each other! Kang Oh froze, and searched for the source .
'That guy is . . . '
It was a skeleton, an undead body entirely composed of bones . The skeleton held a luxurious staff, which resembled a twisted bread stick, and wore intricately decorated robes, a belt, and shoes!
Skeletons were weak enough that beginner/intermediate players could fight them . However, this one was different .
'So this is where it spawns!'
Mana Enlightened Skeleton Mage!
Basically, it was the highest evolution of a Skeleton Mage . For a mere skeleton, it was level 500 .
It was said that they appeared in the Vestecker King's Tomb, a dungeon that no player had conquered yet .
'Let's get a hit in first . ' Kang Oh grasped a Fire Bomb and forcefully threw it . The Fire Bomb would explode, surging with fire, and then he'd approach and give it everything he got .
Whoosh .
The Fire Bomb flew through the air, and it looked like it'd hit the Skeleton Mage's face .
However . . . !
Water Shield!
The Skeleton Mage quickly cast a Water Shield, blocking the Fire Bomb completely .
"Tch!" It didn't go as he'd expected, but Kang Oh rushed forward regardless . He needed to close the distance!
Whoosh!
The Skeleton Mage quickly cast another spell, and slammed the end of its staff into the ground .
Earth Wave!
The land was upturned, and a wave of dirt came rushing at him .
Kang Oh put everything into his thighs, and leapt over the Earth Wave .
However, it was a trap! Once he jumped over, the Skeleton Mage raised its staff into the air .
Lightning Bolt!
A white streak of lightning fell from the sky, coming right for Kang Oh's head . Since he was in midair, there wasn't any way he could dodge it .
However . . . !
Demon Sword Ubist could absorb magic . The Lightning Bolt was completely absorbed, leaving no trace behind .
[Demon Sword Ubist has absorbed the Lightning Bolt . ]
[The demon sword's satiation has increased by 0 . 0001% . ]
[Cooldown: 30 seconds . ]
Kang Oh landed on the floor, and then bounced forward like a spring .
Rattle, rattle!
The Skeleton Mage gritted its teeth and pointed its staff at Kang Oh .
Flame Pillar!
Kang Oh felt a cold feeling at his feet, and threw himself out of the way .
Roar!
Flames surged where he'd once been .
This was the power of a Mana Enlightened Skeleton Mage . It could utilize fire, water, wind, earth, and lightning spells . Moreover, its cast times were short, and its spells were powerful . It also had a ridiculous amount of MP .
However . . . !
'It's still weak close up!'
A mage's weakness was close quarters combat . If he got close enough, he should be able to kill it easily .
Kang Oh suddenly stood up and closed the distance . His blade had gotten within reach of the Skeleton Mage .
"My turn," Kang Oh declared icily . At the same time, Ubist cleaved through the air, coming straight for the Skeleton Mage .
It quickly retreated and swung its staff .
Gust!
A vicious wind blew . However, it wasn't strong enough to push Kang Oh away .
Whack!
Ubist struck the Skeleton Mage's rib, causing it to crack . Kang Oh didn't stop there .
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Tempest Tiger!
The golden tiger pounced on its target, attempting to rip it to shreds . However, a level 500 monster was different from any normal monster .
It disappeared!
'Teleportation!'
It was a highly technical spell that allowed the caster to travel across short distances!
Tempest Tiger struck the ground, and a Water Spear came flying at Kang Oh from behind . Kang Oh quickly turned around and extended his hand . A small magic circle formed on his palm, and out came a black chain .
Swoosh!
At the same time . . .
Bam!
The violently spinning Water Spear pierced his flesh .
[You have been hit by a Water Spear . ]
[The Draka set has reduced water damage taken . ]
[You have lost 23% of your HP . ]
"Ugh . " Kang Oh scowled . However, he didn't lose his concentration . He kept hold of the Darkness Chain, and managed to ensnare the Skeleton Mage . "Get over here!" Kang Oh screamed, and violently pulled the chain .
The Skeleton Mage's thin leg shook, indicative of its resistance, but Kang Oh was far stronger than it .
Rattle, rattle!
The Skeleton Mage was pulled feet first . Its bones rattled noisily as it was reeled in .
"Die!" Kang Oh held Ubist in a two-handed grip and forcefully swung downwards .
Crack!
The Skeleton Mage's already cracked rib broke into pieces, and the fragments flew everywhere . But like any undead, the Skeleton Mage had no sense of fear . Although its rib had been smashed apart, it cast another spell .
Exploding Lightning!
A cluster of deep blue lightning shot out of its staff .
'It's useless!'
Suck .
Upon contact, Ubist absorbed the spell! He wondered what lightning would taste like . Would it tingle, as if fireworks had gone off in its mouth?
Kang Oh quickly shoved such thoughts aside, and immediately swung downwards .
Whack! Crack!
Shards of light and bone flew through the air . Kang Oh swung his blade faster and stronger than before .
Whack!
That's what he liked to hear! Every hit made his hands tingle! However, he didn't get the chance to celebrate, as the Skeleton Mage began its counterattack .
Swish!
Sharp blades of wind passed through his body .
'Dangerous!'
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He'd only been hit by two spells thus far, yet his HP had gone below 50% already . The Draka set had even been reducing the elemental damage he'd been taking!
Rattle!
The Skeleton Mage's staff began to radiate red light .
"Huaahp!" Kang Oh quickly thrust his sword at the ground .
Transcendent Blade!
His blade flashed with transcendent speed . A scar belatedly appeared in the center of the Skeleton Mage's body .
'One more time!' Kang Oh swung vertically, as if he were dunking a basketball .
Darkness Strike activated just in time . A beast-shaped wave wrapped itself around the entire length of his blade .
Roar!
At the same time, the Skeleton Mage cast a Flame Pillar .
The two opposing forces clashed!
Boom!
Kang Oh fell to the floor, but he was smiling .
[You have defeated a Mana Enlightened Skeleton Mage . ]
[You defeated a monster that was much higher leveled than you . You have acquired a large amount of bonus experience points . ]
[You have leveled up . ]
The Skeleton Mage had also been caught in the explosion . But because it was a mage and by definition, physically weak, it had been significantly weakened by Kang Oh's attacks . Then, it had been caught in the explosion and died .
"Hoo . " Kang Oh stood up while dusting himself off . Then, he pulled off a health potion from his belt and drank it down .
Then, Kunta's Ring, which resembled an intertwined vine of black and gold, dimly shined .
[Darkness Strike 2]
Kunta's talent dwells within you . Defeat 100 higher leveled monsters using Darkness Strike .
Monsters Defeated with Darkness Strike: 0/100 .
Difficulty: Spontaneous .
Reward: Proficiency in Darkness Strike +5% .
Kunta's Ring had activated!
At the moment, his proficiency in Intermediate Darkness Strike was at 95% . If he completed this spontaneous quest, then it'd level up to high-rank .
'The conditions are kind of tough though . '
Darkness Strike had a fixed chance of activating . Thus, he couldn't intentionally finish off all of the monsters with Darkness Strike .
"Eh, I'll finish it eventually . "
Like an assorted gift basket, various undead monsters appeared in the Saul Graveyard . However, none of them were weak .
There were Hellfire Zombies, which were engulfed in inextinguishable fire, Radioactive Ghouls, which damaged you just by being near them, etc . They were all slightly weaker than the Mana Enlightened Skeleton Mage .
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Then there was the Dullahan Master, who'd misplaced its head, wielding two double-bladed axes in its bloodstained hands . He also encountered a group of Skeleton Warriors, which were led by an Elite Death Knight . Lastly, there was the Rag Golem, a monster stitched together using countless corpses . Overall, these monsters were about as strong as the Mana Enlightened Skeleton Mage .
'Mm!' Kang Oh hid behind a half destroyed statue .
Roar .
The fire wreathed monster horse, or Tehorus, was said to devour memories and only leave behind nightmares . A knight, who was engulfed in black mist, rode on the horse . It was far stronger than its mount .
[You have discovered the Chaos Knight, Jerome . ]
[It is a named monster . ]
Death Knights commanded a legion of undead, while Ruin Knights were like a sharp blade, possessing incredible combat prowess .
A Chaos Knight was a being that gained all of their strengths, but none of their weaknesses .
'It should be . . . over level 600 . '
Compared to the other undead here, it was on another level!
He'd just barely be able to match it with Gluttony and Devil Trigger . However, he couldn't predict the outcome of the match .
'Let's not deal with it now . '
Kang Oh held his breath and waited for the Chaos Knight to leave .
Normally, he'd hunt monsters without a hitch . However, he couldn't afford to do that in the Saul Graveyard . The monsters were way too high leveled here .
If he discovered three or more monsters grouped together, then he'd avoid them . He would aim for those separated from the packs .
The Skeleton Mages were his best target, as they were weak physically, and Ubist could absorb their spells . Fighting the Hellfire Zombies or the Radioactive Ghouls weren't bad either .
He avoided the Elite Death Knights, which led dozens of undead soldiers . You shouldn't recklessly mess with a hive .
It'd take him more than 30 minutes to beat a Rag Golem . After all, it had more HP than most boss monsters .
"Haa, haa . " Kang Oh had managed to take one down, but it had taken a lot out of him . He leaned against a rectangular grave and rested .
Once he had somewhat recovered his Stamina, Kang Oh grabbed onto the gargoyle statue and stood up . However, he shouldn't have pressed down on its head .
All of a sudden, something popped out of the hole in the grave, which was about the size of a 500 won coin .
Whoosh!
It was a bar coated in deadly poison .
Danger! His Hyper Intuition sent him a warning . It felt like his heart had frozen solid .
Kang Oh quickly shielded himself with Ubist .
Clang!
A metallic 'clang' rang out . He'd just barely managed to block the bar .
"Hoo . " Kang Oh sighed in relief and saw the bar return through the hole .
'Traps were set up to keep tomb robbers away I see . '
Graves offered good cover . Thus, he touched or leaned on them . However, the story changed if there were traps set up . Hiding from a monster would be completely pointless if he died from one of the graves' traps .
'I have to be careful . ' Kang Oh fiddled with the Cassio Ring . It wouldn't be able to revive him yet . It hadn't been 1 month since he'd died to Krishan .
Plus, this place was filled with dangerous monsters that could kill him .
Kang Oh carefully walked off, keeping a close eye on his surroundings .
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