Chapter 111
He couldn't see a way to escape. Grid decided that he needed to defeat the Guardian of the Labyrinth to escape, and grabbed Dainsleif. Then he took advantage of his high agility to leap up the wall.
"Pagma's Swordsmanship…!"
Grid used the sword dance while in the air! Then he appeared in front of the guardian's face and stabbed Dainsleif in deeply.
"Kill!"
Peeeeeong!
[Critical!]
[The Best Gauntlets option effect is activated, causing you to attack the target twice.]
[You have dealt 68,700 damage.]
Kuwaaah!
The Guardian of the Labyrinth shook after being stabbed with Kill. Thousands of kilograms were pushed back. It was a testament to the tremendous weight behind Kill.
"Okay! I can do it!"
Kill was a skill that dealt 1,500% of the caster's current damage. It was unfortunate that it was a single target skill, but the attack power was the best among all existing skills in Satisfy. It was also the skill that dealt the last blow to Malacus. Even if it was a boss monster, how safe could the guardian be after being hit directly in the face?
Grid landed on the ground and shouted excitedly.
“I dealt nearly 70,000 damage in one blow! It's possible! I can knock him down!"
Before falling here. Grid had hunted dozens of golems in the labyrinth and found that the golems had an average health of 80,000. The golems had extremely low health in exchange for their defense.
Based on that, he guessed that the Guardian of the Labyrinth had low health like the golems. But what was this?
“Eh?"
Grid had been grinning at the thought of succeeding in a one-man raid, only to suddenly stiffen with astonishment. He had confirmed the health gauge of the Guardian of the Labyrinth.
"This is nonsense… His blood barely decreased?"
That's right. The Guardian of the Labyrinth had high defense and high health. This was Grid's strongest attack skill. No, Kill was one of the strongest attack skills in Satisfy and it was even a critical hit, but only 1/15th of the guardian's health was decreased.
'Using simple calculations, I have to hit it with Kill 15 times. It also needs a critical attack every time…'
As it happened, the cooldown time for Kill was 500 seconds. But Grid felt surprisingly positive.
‘Kill isn't the only skill I have!'
Grid pulled out the Ideal Dagger. Then he aimed Wind Blast at the bottom of the Guardian of the Labyrinth.
[You have dealt 1 damage.]
Wind Blast's attack power was unable to even scratch the Guardian of the Labyrinth. It was unable to penetrate the high defense. But Grid wasn't disappointed. In the first place, Wind Blast was only used to block the guardian's gaze.
"Pagma's Swordsmanship, Link!"
While the guardian was paying attention to Wind Blast, Grid used Quick Movements to approach the guardian and wielded Dainsleif eight times.
Jjejeong! Jjang! Jjejejeok!
Link had a shorter casting time, less mana cost, and a shorter cooldown time than Kill. It was also a skill that dealt 500% of his attack power. It was weaker than Kill, but it was efficient and strong compared to other skills.
Link should be able to inflict damage on the guardian. Grid thought like this, but reality was quite different. Link's damage couldn't penetrate the guardian's high defense.
[You have dealt 3,500 damage.]
"Shit! Isn't this difference too much?"
Grid was confused because the damage wasn't applied properly due to the overwhelming defense. His confidence declined rapidly.
'Can I really catch this monster?'
Kuuong!
The Guardian of the Labyrinth took one step towards Grid. Grid had secured a safe distance, but the guardian was so big that it narrowed the distance in just one step.
Kuwaaah!
The Guardian of the Labyrinth roared and brought down its huge hand. It was like Grid was a fly.
Kwaang!
It was fortunate that the golem's movement speed was slow. Grid easily avoided the attack of the guardian. The guardian's hand struck the ground. The entire underground space shook, causing Grid to wobble.
'This is a complete earthquake…!'
Grid lost his balance while the guardian's hand came flying towards him again.
Kwaang! Kwaang! Kwaaaaang!
"Aaaaack~!"
It was like the palm of Buddha. Every time Grid escaped an attack, the guardian's hand would strike the walls or ground, causing stones to fall from the ceiling and threaten Grid. Then the wide underground space became quite limited. The collapsed walls and debris from the ceiling was to blame.
"I'm screwed."
As the space narrowed, his avenues of retreat decreased. There was now a limit to how much he could dodge.
Kwaaaaah!
The guardian roared in a way that indicated it was the end. Then it swung both hands at the same time. Huge hands flying from both the left and the right! The size of one hand was twice as big as Grid, so his visibility was blocked when the big hands came flying from both sides.
'It's impossible to avoid. There is no hole to escape into.'
He could defend with the Divine Shield, but it seemed like the shield would break. At that moment. The urgent cry of a woman was heard from the broken ceiling where Grid fell.
"Grid!"
The woman calling out to Grid was Jishuka. She came to pick Grid up because he was lost in the labyrinth. Then she had rushed over when Grid didn't reply in the guild chat and felt the shockwave.
And now.
She arrived to witness Grid's moment of death.
"He can't avoid this."
Vantner muttered from beside Jishuka as Grid seemed to be swallowed by both hands. That's right. Grid's death was natural. How could a non-magician exert any power against that giant golem in the first place? Grid was helpless. It was just questionable on how stupid Grid was to deal with this monster alone.
Then something amazing happened.
"If I can't avoid it, then I should confront it."
They heard Grid's voice.
Pachichik!
A red spark occurred around Grid just before he was swallowed by the guardian's hands. And…
Kakakakak!
A red lightning bolt appeared from the ceiling and fell towards the guardian's head.
Chwachachachak!
The body of the guardian shook convulsed like it was experiencing an electric shock and then it stopped moving. It turned bright red for a moment. The red lightning bolt seemed to have a much higher voltage than normal lightning bolts.
Jishuka and Vantner were shocked as they watched from above.
"Magic? Grid can use magic?"
"Red lightning…? This is the first time I've seen such magic."
And Grid was clearly unharmed. Grid escaped through the gaps caused by the paused guardian and smiled.
“Isn't this effect quite good?"
A red bead the size of a small skull was in his left hand. It was the Red Lightning Summoning Bead that he obtained after raiding the frostlight orc chief. The treasure had been lying in his inventory and saved Grid's life at this moment.
Pachichik! Pachik!
The red sparks surrounded Dainsleif. It was a chance to get revenge on the monster in front of him. Before he knew it, the cooldown time of Kill was over. Grid started his sword dance.
Peeeeeong!
[Critical!]
[The Best Gauntlets option effect is activated, causing you to attack the target twice.]
[You have dealt 141,000 damage.]
Dainsleif was temporarily a magic sword due to the lightning attribute. The Guardian of the Labyrinth had extremely high physical defense and low magic defense. Grid's Kill dealt two times more damage than before.
“Too strong!”
“His strength is just a scam."
Jishuka and Vantner thought it was absurd as 1/10th of a boss monster's health decreased with just one blow. The Guardian of the Forest became nervous because of the unexpected damage and swung its left and right arms more quickly than before.
"Yes! Come on, you bastard!"
This time, Grid didn't try to escape. He fought back with Dainsleif.
Jjang! Jjaaang! Kwaang!
The energy of the red lightning within Dainsleif was truly great. The guardian's arms turned red every time it encountered Dainsleif and smoke rose. Some parts even stiffened. The Guardian of the Labyrinth panicked. As it prepared to retreat, Grid pulled out his blacksmith hammer. Then he hit the guardian's arm.
Kaaang!
"…Hah!"
Grid scoffed. The guardian's body was being transformed by the hammering.
'Isn't this similar to forging smelted minerals?'
This was great!
Kaaang! Kaaang! Kaaang!
Grid moved all over the guardian and kept hammering the arms. Then a sudden change in the guardian's arms was seen. The wrist and elbow joints disappeared, while the five fingers were flattened. Now the guardian's arms were nothing more than heavy pillars.
Kuoh?
The guardian was perplexed as its arms didn't work as intended. The guardian swung its arms at random. The underground space was now in a state of perfect collapse. If this was to be Grid's grave, he was determined to die with the guardian. Therefore, he took out a mana recovery potion. Then he started a new sword dance.
"Pagma's Swordsmanship, Transcend."
It was a skill he never tried to use because of a lack of mana. But he had invested his stats in intelligence with every level up and he also had Malacus' Cloak, giving him enough mana to use this skill.
[Transcend]
A sword dance that transcends imagination.
Your attack power is doubled and your default attacks will turn into ranged attacks.
The air around Grid quickly reversed.
Kuoooooh.
It was like gravity was reversing. Grid's hair rose like the heroes of old anime and stones floated in the air. In the center of it, Grid wielded Dainsleif. Then a dark energy blade shot forward.
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Chapter 112
In the center of it, Grid wielded Dainsleif. Then a dark energy blade shot forward.
Peeeong!
Kuwaaah!
The guardian was confused by its deformed arms and screamed when its face was hit.
"Hoh?"
What was this reaction to just one hit? Grid grinned at the power of Transcend. Then he wielded Dainsleif again.
Papat!
Two blades flew forward in a cross shape and hit the guardian's chest.
Kuweeeeeoh!
The guardian was in more pain. Grid laughed as he saw it and brandished Dainsleif diagonally. The blades bent like a whip and accurately hit the back of the guardian's neck. Grid's black energy swords continued flying forward.
Kwang! Kwaang! Kwa kwa kwang!
[You have dealt 4,100 damage.]
[You have dealt 3,730 damage.]
[You have dealt 4,450 damage.]
Dainsleif's attack power was doubled due to the red lightning. Grid's attacks were more powerful than the previous Link skill. He also had a different skill that could be used without any restrictions.
"Blacksmith's Rage!"
[Blacksmith's Rage has been activated. Your attack power and attack speed will increase significantly for 20 seconds.]
Grid triggered Blacksmith’s Rage and started his full-fledged rampage towards the guardian.
"Die! Die! Die! Puhahahat!"
Pepepepeok!
[You have dealt 5,500 damage.]
[You have dealt 5,350 damage.]
[The Best Gauntlets option effect is activated, causing you to attack the target twice.]
[You have dealt 10,940 damage.]
[You have dealt 5,900 damage.]
Kwaaaaah!
It was a one-sided battle. Due to the constantly flying swords, the Guardian of the Labyrinth couldn't approach Grid.
If its arms were fine, it could've used defensive maneuvers with both arms. However, the deformed arms were unable to move as it wanted due to Grid's hammering. It was just a sandbag without being able to defend.
Kuoooh!
A shockwave occurred every time the guardian was hit, increasing the collapse of this space. Jishuka was nervous as she watched the battle from the ceiling.
"Grid is still in danger." Vantner asked Jishuka. "Shouldn't we help? Why are we staying still?"
Jishuka was also a physical damage dealer. But her attack power was unmatched. Her arrows could deal great damage to the Guardian of the Labyrinth. And right now, Jishuka was in the perfect position for sniping. It was natural to question why Jishuka was just watching instead of helping.
Jishuka explained, “Of course, I can help but… I think Grid will become angry at me. Isn’t that right?”
Vantner hit his forehead. Then he nodded at her words.
“Yes, that seems correct when thinking about his personality. It's obvious that he'll be angry if someone interferes in the middle and takes his experience."
“Yes, and Grid alone seems to be sufficient. I just want him to hurry a little bit."
Jishuka grasped that the Guardian of the Labyrinth was at a level lower than the Guardian of the Forest. The high defense, health and attack power was equal or higher than the Guardian of the Forest, but the Guardian of the Labyrinth had a fatal weakness.
'It has no skills.'
That's right. Jishuka had watched for a while and noticed the Guardian of the Labyrinth hadn't used a single skill. The Guardian of the Forest possessed all sorts of tricky skills such as wide area stun and summoning golems, but the Guardian of the Labyrinth was just a lump of metal with high stats.
Jishuka shouted towards Grid from the top of the underground space.
“Look behind the guardian. Do you see a small cave? If the space seems to collapse, run away through there!"
“Okay!”
Grid received the information and walked towards the guardian. He continued firing his swords at the guardian, so it couldn't fight back against Grid.
“It's overwhelming firepower."
"His damage and durability is superior in all respects."
Jishuka and Vantner felt assured.
'That guy, he didn't use all his skills during the Malacus raid or against the Giant Guild.'
'With Grid's power, is it possible for him to win against Regas?'
On the other hand, the Guardian of the Labyrinth backed away against a wall.
'There.'
Kuwuong.
He saw the entrance of a small cave in the wall that the guardian fell against. Grid used Quick Movements and wielded Dainsleif. A sword aura flew and hit the guardian's eyes.
Kuoooh!
The guardian's eyes blazed red from the lightning. Then Grid appeared in front of it.
"Pagma's Swordsmanship!"
The duration of Transcend was over. Then the cooldown time of Link was over.
"Link!"
Jjejeong! Jjang! Jjeejeeeong!
When Grid first learned Link, he had only been able to wield his sword six times. Once he became accustomed to it, he could wield it eight times. Then he grew in battle and it increased to 10 times.
Ku…wooh!
The Guardian of the Labyrinth was hit by 10 red lightning blades and fell to its knees.
"Pagma's Swordsmanship…!"
Grid jumped in the air and squeezed all his strength into Dainsleif.
"Kill!"
Puoook!
The black greatsword penetrated the head of the guardian. Then notification windows flashed in front of Grid.
[You have defeated the Great Magician Braham's Guardian of the Labyrinth!]
[180 gold has been acquired.]
[90 deluxe iron ore have been acquired.]
[33 pieces of black iron have been acquired.]
[45 pieces of orichalcum have been acquired.]
[3 Deluxe Magic Stones have been acquired.]
[Braham's Treasure Chest Key has been acquired.]
[45,350,000 experience has been acquired.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
During the Malacus raid, Grid had 17 people in his party. Therefore, the amount of experience gained was small due to the distribution of experience points. But now he gained so much experience because he succeeded in the raid alone.
Grid's level, which had been 106 due to hunting the golems in the labyrinth, jumped to 114 at once. In addition, Grid gained dozens of expensive black iron and Orichalcum, but his expression wasn't good.
“Apart from the experience, the rewards are garbage…"
He was really disappointed. Shouldn't a boss monster drop at least one unique item?
'The boss has high stats and no special attack skills, but… Shouldn't it give items because it's a boss?'
The Guardian of the Labyrinth didn't use any skills from the beginning to its death. Swinging the arms was its only attack pattern, so it couldn't do anything after the arms were deformed. But there was still a part to consider.
Jishuka and Vantner didn't know this, but didn't Grid activate dozens of Braham's magic traps when he first fell into this space?
It was virtually impossible to react to such sudden traps. The damage was in the hundreds of thousands. Grid only survived because of his passive, but other users would have unconditionally died from those traps.
The traps were included in the raid so even if the Guardian of the Labyrinth was weak, the difficulty of the raid itself was higher than the one against Malacus. Yet the rewards for the raid were only production materials?
'Of course, black iron and orichalcum are expensive but… I was hoping for items that were more special.'
Kurururung.
Then the space started collapsing around Grid. Grid moved past the remains of the guardian and into the small cave. Then he saw it. Three boxes were placed next to each other inside the cave!
“Ohhh!”
Grid was reminded of Braham's Treasure Chest Key that the Guardian of the Labyrinth dropped.
"Puhahahat! This is it! The real reward is actually separate!"
Grid stood in front of the three boxes.
The first box was ornately embellished and shone brightly. It was suitable to be called a treasure chest. On the other hand, the second box was scratched all over and the design was plain. Nothing special could be seen. And finally, the third box. It was just an old wooden box.
There was only one key!
A regular person would think the ornate treasure chest was a trick and that the old box was the real treasure. No, an ordinary box without any features might not be the true treasure chest. This would cause deep thoughts.
But Grid was simple.
“Of course, this shining box is the treasure chest! Worrying over a decision will just advertise my indecisiveness!"
Grid pulled out Braham's Treasure Chest Key from his inventory. Then he placed the key in the ornate box.
Ssik!
Grid was smiling with confidence. He inserted the key into the treasure chest without any worries. The box responded by opening widely.
"Ohhhh!"
There was a brilliant flash of light and the contents were revealed! Grid gulped with anticipated. Then he frowned.
"…What's this?"
There were neither colourful treasures or rare items in the box. There was only one egg. That's right. It wasn't the egg of a particular monster or animal, it was just an egg. It was an ordinary egg based on its size, shape and color.
"…?"
Grid was speechless. He fought the monster and reached here, only to end up with an egg?
“…”
Grid's body shook. He finally couldn't suppress his anger and cried out.
"Damn! How rotten! What the hell?! This egg won't even appease my hunger! No, why is an egg in a treasure chest in the first place? Does this make sense, damn operators? If you are going to create a game, think about it a little bit."
He had forgotten because of his recent bout of luck.
“… Yes, originally I was unlucky."
Was this a sign that his unhappiness would start again? Grid looked scared then he sighed. He looked at the remaining two boxes with a grouchy expression.
"The real treasure is in one of those boxes…" Looking back, he had been too naive. "I should've opened the old box… Hah…"
He looked at the first box to see if he could recycle the used key, but it had already been destroyed.
"I don't want to go back like this… Wait."
Grid suddenly had an idea. He started it without any delay.
“Item creation!”
[What item do you want to create?]
Grid replied to the system's question.
"A key."
That's right. Grid was going to create a master key in order to open the remaining two boxes. The Item Creation skill had a limited number of uses, so he needed to be careful, but Grid was fully aware of this after creating Failure.
'Having a universal key that can open anything will permanently benefit me in the future. It is too good to pass up, even if I need to consume one slot.'
Treasure chests were an important element in games. In particular, players of RPGs and adventure games were obliged to carry keys for treasure chests. They made contact with countless boxes during their adventures. What if there was a master key that could open all types of boxes? It would be truly perfect. He would be able to gain all types of rewards every time he encountered a box.
It was the same with Satisfy.
'A master key is needed.'
[Have you decided?]
The determined Grid nodded.
"Yes."
[What materials would you like to use?]
Braham's key was made using black iron. Black iron was also the material Dainsleif was made of.
'The durability of black iron is special. If I make it with black iron, I can use it semi-permanently.'
Braham's key was disposable due to the nature of the event, but Grid's key would be different. Grid made his decision.
"Black iron."
[Please design the item.]
"Hrmm."
From here, Grid was cautious. What should be the appearance of the master key that could open anything? Grid worried about it. It wasn't easy to decide. Suddenly, he remembered the thieves in the dramas, movies and anime that he watched.
'Wire…!"
The thieves. Couldn't skillful thieves pick all types of locks with just two wires? Even if he saw it in a movie, it might actually be possible. In the end, Grid drew two pieces of wire on the blueprint. It was too thin, so he deleted it and drew it again. After drawing a cylindrical pillar design, he punched a small hole in the centre and connected two wires there.
It was very sloppy but Grid was satisfied and clicked the complete button. Then the system gave him one last chance as usual.
[Have you decided? When you complete the blueprint, the number of available creation skill will decrease by one.]
"I have decided!" Grid energetically replied.
At the same time, all types of numbers and letters appeared all over the blueprint. After a while, the blueprint was completed.
[Please describe the characteristics of the item.]
“An incredible scientifically designed key that can open all types of locks!"
[Please name the item.]
Next was the name.
"Master Key!"
[Have you decided on 'Master Key?']
"Yes!"
Yiing~
The finished hologram of the Master Key appeared in front of Grid, along with the description.
[Master Key]
A key made of black iron. The form is a little ambiguous to be called a key. When hung around the neck, it looks like a necklace. When placed around the wrist, it looks like a bracelet.
The appearance is very poor, but it is made of excellent materials. In addition, the performance is surprisingly spectacular. It can open many types of locks.
* The higher the user's dexterity, the more types of locks that can be opened.
Conditions of Use: More than 300 dexterity.
“That’s it!”
The result was a great success. Wasn't Grid also number one in dexterity?
“This is an item for me! Puhahat."
Now he simply needed to make it. But in order to do that, smelting black iron was necessary. He would need to go back to the smithy. Grid didn't want to do that.
'I was lost in this labyrinth. It was a coincidence that I fell here. Will I be able to find my way back? And what if this cave entirely disappears while I am gone? It's a treasure trove, so it won't be easily exposed to others… Maybe there is a time limit that will make it disappear?'
Then he heard Jishuka's voice from behind him.
"Grid! Are you safe?"
She was worried after Grid didn't exit the cave for a long time. Then Grid smiled widely.
“Was it Phoenix Arrow…? It seems to have a fairly high temperature…"
Jishuka's Phoenix Arrow was the ultimate attack that she showed during the Malacus raid. The fire arrow was reminiscent of a gigantic phoenix and seething lava emerged where it exploded. It was a skill that dealt tremendous damage, but Jishuka didn't often use it because it consumed 100% of her mana. But now, Grid forced Jishuka.
“Jishuka, do you see me right outside the cave? Please fire Phoenix Arrow there."
"What?"
Jishuka frowned. He wanted her to use her skill where there was nothing? She thought Grid was crazy. Grid saw that she didn't understand and explained.
"I need fire right now to smelt minerals. Just a minute. I need to make a small item."
“… Are you saying that you want to use my Phoenix Arrow to make a fire?"
“That’s right."
“…”
The ultimate technique of an expert archer was being used to smelt minerals? Jishuka felt ashamed. She bit her lower lip and trembled as Grid drove it in.
"You aren't in a position to refuse my request. Do you understand? There are many guilds who would welcome me."
“…”
"It isn't that hard, is it? Don't be so proud."
Grid was no longer timid in front of her. He was flexible enough to take advantage of people. Jishuka felt like he was a completely different person compared to the Grid she met a fortnight ago. It was rather reassuring.
“Okay.”
It was better to help each other.
'Grid is a blacksmith who can make legendary items. Helping him produce an item isn't a bad thing.'
Jishuka thought as positively as possible as she aimed her bow towards the remnant of the underground space. Then she warned Grid.
“Pay attention to the impact.”
Hwaruruk!
A small fire appeared at the end of the arrow and suddenly became a gigantic fireball. Then Jishuka called out.
"Phoenix Arrow!"
Kaaaaaack!
Was this the cry of a pterodactyl? A huge scream echoed through the cave, hurting Grid's ears. As he was in pain, the flaming bird flew out of the cave, leaving a burning path behind it. Then it instantly disappeared.
Grid identified the place that was burning and ran towards it with a bright expression. He pulled out an anvil and hammer and started smelting black iron. Meanwhile, Jishuka had 100% of her mana drained and leaned against the wall while feeling dizzy.
"My special move is being used like this… It really doesn't feel good."
On the other hand, Vantner had seen what happened and was gazing at Grid with envy.
'Being able to deal with Jishuka like this… This is the first time I've met a man like you Grid! You're great!'
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Chapter 113
Approximately 10 minutes later. After hammering a few times while squatting in front of the lava, Grid stood up and cheered.
"Good! It's complete!"
Jishuka and Vantner asked from where they were watching on the side.
"Already? What is it?"
It wasn't possible to know the identity of the item made by Grid. Who would imagine a small cylindrical object with two wires attached was a key?
“Watch."
Grid confidently entered the cave. Then he chose the old wooden box among the two remaining and he placed the wire… No, he inserted the key.
“Open!”
Due to making numerous items, Grid's dexterity was now over 1,600. Considering that Khan was known as the best blacksmith in the north and he had around 600 dexterity, Grid's dexterity was unique. And the Master Key was an item affected by dexterity. As long as Grid used this key, there was no lock that couldn't be opened.
Clink!
The rusty padlock on the old wooden box was released with a loud sound. Then a bright purple light came from the open box.
"Ohh!!"
Grid cheered as he verified what was inside the box.
[Braham's Boots]
Rating: Unique
Durability: 140/150 Defense: 130
Movement Speed: +10%
* 20% reduction in skill cooldown time.
* The skill 'Fly' will be generated.
Boots that Great Magician Braham loved.
The boots go to just below the knee, but they aren't inconvenient because they are made of griffon leather.
The black iron guards gives off a wonderful appearance and has high defense. The pattern of silver embroidered clouds adds a classic charm.
It is imbued with Braham's mysterious magic.
User Restriction: Level 240 or higher.
Weight: 50
Pagma's Swordsmanship was made up of the strongest skill tree. But each skill had a fatal drawback in the long cooldown time. In particular, Kill and Transcend were the two most powerful skills, but their cooldown time was too long. Therefore, they couldn't be used efficiently.
The option of a 20% reduction in skill cooldown time on Braham's Boots was like a brilliant light for Grid.
‘Furthermore, Fly magic is attached…'
Wasn't Fly an exclusive skill of a few magicians?
[Fly]
Summons invisible wings of magic power to fly like a bird.
Flying speed is proportional to the caster's magic power. There are no restrictions on height, but be careful about oxygen deficiency.
Skill Mana Cost: 2 per second.
"Kuk…!"
Vantner enthusiastically urged Grid.
“Please share the information about the boots with me!"
Vanrner saw that the boots inside the chest clearly had a high value. He wanted to know their performance. Jishuka was the same. She didn't ask directly like Vantner, but her intensely shining eyes expressed her curiosity. She looked very cute trying to restrain herself.
"Heh… If you are curious about what I have gained…"
Grid shared the item information with a boastful expression. Both people saw it and freaked out.
"Heok… Fly?"
Magicians had to have their second advancement to acquire flying magic. A user needed to be at least level 200 to get their second advancement. In other words, it meant the number of magicians who had learned flying magic at this point could be counted on one hand.
Yet anyone who wore these boots could use Fly? It was an extremely rare item!
"These shoes are really amazing. I can only admire it."
“Being able to fly… The options attached are really great. The defense is also excellent, so anyone would covet these boots." Vantner's words were sincere. “Can you sell it to me? I have a lot of money. I will buy it for an expensive price. Yes?"
Imagine it! The ability to fly freely in the sky! It was a rare opportunity to buy a privilege that only senior magicians could enjoy. Vantner sincerely wanted Braham's Boots. He was willing to invest a fortune.
In addition, Grid had already tasted the goodness of money. He could clearly feel people's gazes towards him changing after he drove an expensive car. He received special treatment wherever he went. Grid was able to realize why people bragged with foreign cars and luxury bags.
‘Yes, my goal is to be rich.'
Grid no longer wanted to live like a beggar. He would no longer experience the sadness of having no money. He made so much money that he could eat chicken whenever he wanted, and could add two eggs to ramyun if he wanted.
However, there was no need to rush. The debt was already paid and he had a stable income source. He had also bought a car already. In the end, Grid rejected Vantner's offer.
“I’m not in a hurry for money… These shoes are very useful for me, so I don't want to sell it right now."
Vantner felt regret.
"Kuk… Then it can't be helped."
Braham's Boots's had a level limit of 240. Grid was only level 114 so it would take him a while to wear it. But Vantner didn't say anything else. What could he do if the owner didn't want to sell it?
'Maybe he won't make my item if I irritate him…'
Grid patted the shoulder of the depressed Vantner.
"Don't worry. Mister, I am going to make your armor, right? I'll make a great item for you. Of course, as long as you give me a good production method."
Grid was confident. He had already made a unique spear and legendary sword. These words were naturally reassuring.
Vantner grinned. “That sounds good. The armor production method we have is special~ So I will believe you. But… Why are you calling me Mister? I am the same age as Pon! If you call Pon by his name, why are you calling me Mister?"
To Grid, Pon looked to be in his late 20's. On the other hand, Vantner was at least in his 50's. Vantner seemed like a madman whenever he insisted that he was the same age as Pon. So as usual, Grid dismissed it and approached the last remaining box.
'The most ordinary box…'
It wasn't too flashy or too old, just a normal box. What was inside it?
"I shall check it!"
Destroying the giant monster and finding treasure chests! Grid was like a hero in a story. The atmosphere was full of excitement as he shouted. Then he pulled out the master key and inserted it.
Clink clink.
“…”
Grid squirming as he wriggled the wire around in the padlock was very unsightly. Jishuka became enraged as she watched him.
'He really seems like a thief.'
As she thought about Phoenix Arrow being used to make wires, she became more irate. It happened as Jishuka's patience was starting to wane.
Clink!
The last box finally opened. What treasure would appear?
Gulp!
Grid, Jishuka and Vantner gulped with anticipation and tension. Then from inside the box, a sharp streak of light struck Grid's heart.
Peeng!
"…?!"
It was a sudden accident. Jishuka and Vantner couldn't react. They were forced to watch as a colleague died under their noses.
"Grid?"
"D-Dead?"
An untimely blow. The speed was too quick. It struck exactly at the heart, so Grid would be fatally wounded. Jishuka was furious as she confirmed that Grid was thrown back.
“Who dares kill a guild member in front of me?"
Her sharp gaze was fixed on the iron box. Then white smoke emerged from the box. There was someone inside. Vantner pulled out his twin axes. Then he yelled from next to Jishuka.
"You! You won't be safe after touching a Tzedakah Guild member! I'll make you pay for killing Grid!"
As Vantner's scream sounded through the cave, Grid jumped up from where he had been lying.
“Why are you treating me as someone who is dead?"
“Grid? Yes?"
Jishuka and Vantner turned their heads and stared at Grid with surprise. Then they saw an egg floating in front of Grid.
"What? That egg?"
It was a really strange sight. Grid shrugged at both of them.
“I'm not sure…"
The egg that Grid obtained from the first treasure chest. The shape, color and even weight was perfectly like a normal egg. He threw it into a corner, but it flew over and protected him?
'It isn't an ordinary egg.'
Grid recalled the moment when he opened the last box.
A light flashed as soon as the box open and a sharp blade of magic power aimed at his heart. Grid fully expected to die. But at that moment, the egg suddenly flew over and protected Grid from the attack.
It was fast and moved by itself! It also had excellent durability. This wasn't a mere egg. The egg was obviously a tremendous unique item.
‘It isn't a simple chicken egg but the egg of a mythical creature… Is such a thing possible?'
Maybe it was a dragon!
'The egg is small, but who knows? Is there any law that a dragon egg can't be small?'
Duguen! Duguen! Duguen!
Maybe he would be the first one to have a dragon as a pet in Satisfy. Grid's heart thudded in anticipation and it started to resonate throughout the cave.
Then the eggshell moved! Jjejejeok! It cracked open. What type of life would hatch? Grid watched with a blank expression. The shell was completely peeled off, but the contents weren't a living creature.
It was a lump of metal in liquid form. Yes, the lump was exactly the size of the egg. While mercury was silver, this metal was gold. It was like gold water.
"What is this?"
Susuk. Sususuk.
Grid was stunned at the lump of gold in front of him. In the meantime, someone's shadow appeared from the box that was emitting smoke.
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