Published at 2nd of February 2021 12:37:04 PM
Chapter 349
Chapter 349
Beyond the red door was a huge space, and there was a pale light shining down from the ceiling . The light wasn’t very bright, but it was enough for the party to see the entirety of the space . This space was 10 times the size of the corridor they had just walked . The corridor was around 10 meters wide, so this space was 100 meters in all directions . The problem was . . .
“This is really . . . ”
“Very um . . . ”
The vast space was covered with black coffins . Hundreds of coffins, which were approximately two meters long, were placed there standing up . Asu looked around and spoke cautiously, “No way . Don’t tell me that all of them will come out, right?”
The situation that Asu mentioned would be the worst . The path they had walked so far wasn’t a sign of peace; it was just the calm before the storm .
‘One, two, three . . . ’ Hyeonu gave up on counting the coffins .
There were too many to roughly estimate a total with his eyes .
‘I will level up today . ’ Hyeonu was nervous, but he didn’t show any anxiety or fear .
He just accepted the situation and enjoyed it .
‘It isn’t dangerous anyway . ’
Based on the blood wolves and black bats, this dungeon’s difficulty was lower than that of Mount Cruise . Even before crossing to the East Continent, Hyeonu held the record for passing through the monster wave at Mount Cruise . It would be even easier for him now that his specs had risen higher than at that time .
‘If the Pioneer Guild had come alone, they would’ve died . ’
The problem was that the Pioneer Guild members weren’t at that level . Their individual levels weren’t low, but their party was too small in number . With just five people, it was a very small number, especially when considering the fact that large guilds usually used more than 50 people to break through Mountain Cruise .
‘I think at least three parties should come here . . . ’
“Shall we go inside and have a look first? We can’t stand outside the door forever . ” Hyeonu glanced at the Pioneer Guild members .
Like Hyeonu said, they had merely opened the door . They hadn’t actually taken a single step inside . Instead, they were just watching .
“I’m going first . ” Hyeonu stepped inside with Tang-E on his shoulder . When Hyeonu moved, the other five quickly followed . Once all six people entered the room, a strange sound started to resonate throughout . It was like the sound of something heavy falling onto the floor .
The six people turned their heads at the same time and found the source of the sound . It wasn’t that hard to find . . . because multiple places were making the same sound . The identity of the sound was a coffin lid opening and colliding with the ground .
“Everybody, gather . ”
At Ket’s words, the four other Pioneer Guild members moved quickly . The priest, Maha, was in the center and around him were the magicians, Asu and Nix . Lastly, they were guarded by the melee classes, Ket and Jewel . As for Hyeonu, he stood somewhere between Ket and Jewel .
The coffin lids opened, revealing the pale-faced men and women inside one by one . Hyeonu was very familiar with their appearance . They were wearing something similar to Roton’s Ceremonial Coat that Hyeonu had been wearing a while ago .
‘Vampires . ’
“They are vampires . Please be careful . We don’t know when the boss monster will appear, so we need to use our skills appropriately . ”
Of course, the members of the Pioneer Guild would already know this . They didn’t get the ranker position for nothing after all . Regardless, Hyeonu pointed it for a simple reason—to prevent mistakes that might arise due to carelessness .
‘There is still the priest . I’m not worried, but . . . ’
“Just stick by his side, you know?” Hyeonu placed Tang-E near Maha and pulled out the Mysterious Sky Sword .
However, the vampires didn’t move . They didn’t even open their eyes . They just continued to lay in their coffins .
“Why aren’t they moving?” Hyeonu wondered with a frown .
Just then, the lid of a red coffin—which was the only coffin lying flat on the floor—flew into the air .
“Who disturbed my sleep?” A handsome blond-haired man with a pale face emerged from the red coffin . The name of the handsome man, who was dressed more colorfully than the other vampires, was definitely ‘South Rock’ .
“South Rock?” Hyeonu muttered when he saw the handsome man . After hearing it, South Rock turned to Hyeonu .
“Are you the one who disturbed my sleep?” South Rock used coarse words that were unlike his noble-looking face .
Hyeonu closed his mouth and approached South Rock . He didn’t have time for this .
‘I have to kill him quickly and then go hunt the drake . ’
Time was gold . Hyeonu had to clear the dungeon quickly and send the Pioneer Guild to the East Continent . This was Hyeonu’s promise and commitment .
‘First save the item buffs . ’
“Give me buffs!”
His item buffs had to be kept because he needed them to hunt the drake, but there were alternatives . They were the buffs he hadn’t received from Maha until now .
“I’ll give them to you right away!” Maha responded to Hyeonu’s sudden shouts .
[You have received divine energy . ]
[Your weapon is filled with a high divine power . ]
[Attack power has increased . ]
[You have received the goddess’ blessing . ]
[All stats will increase . ]
[Movement speed has increased . ]
[You have received Prayer of Joy . ]
[Movement speed has increased . ]
[Health recovery speed will increase for five minutes . ]
[You have been rewarded by faith . ]
[Your two highest stats will rise . ]
[Your agility stat has increased . ]
[Your magic power stat has increased . ]
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‘It’s the third class change, so the buffs are good,’ Hyeonu remarked inwardly .
Maha’s buffs were good—really good . His skill proficiency seemed very high . Perhaps it was because he had been buffing the other four people in his guild from the beginning till now .
‘Isn’t he much better than Yuri? There is a difference of at least two stages . ’
Hyeonu determined that Maha’s buffs were much better than Yuri’s . If Yuri’s proficiency was B, then Maha seemed to be around or A . Just then, Tang-E stretched out his arms like Maha had done and used his buffs on Hyeonu . It was only after receiving Tang-E’s buffs that Hyeonu swung the Mysterious Sky Sword, firing the black pure energy at South Rock who was still talking . Moreover, it was done with a very intense air .
“You who acts recklessly without fearing the consequences . You dare to ignore me?” South Rock saw the intense black pure energy and swung his hand .
In an instant, red energy formed around South Rock’s body and shot like a whirlwind toward Hyeonu’s pure energy . The red whirlpool and Hyeonu’s pure energy were destroyed together . No one had the advantage; it was a mutual destruction .
Then a ghostly black pure energy appeared . It was the effect of the earring, Ghost Fragment, that Hyeonu wore . South Rock got frightened when he saw the ghostly black pure energy and dodged it .
“It is pretty good for a human,” South Rock said, barely managing to avoid the attack .
His expression distorted as Hyeonu’s skills were better than expected . Furthermore, South Rock had been totally unaware of the covert follow-up attack . He wondered, ‘When did he attack? Oh, yes . . . ’
Then the Pioneer Guild members and Tang-E behind Hyeonu entered South Rock’s vision .
“Rise,” South Rock commanded .
The vampires lying in the coffins started to regain consciousness one after another . They opened their eyes and left the coffins .
“Take care of the intruders . ”
The vampires received South Rock’s command and took action . They used light movements to fly toward the place where South Rock’s gaze was directed . Hyeonu’s mouth curled up in a smile, and he aimed the Mysterious Sky Sword at South Rock . More pure energies started to emerge, following the movements of the Mysterious Sky Sword .
This was Mysterious Sky Range . Numerous pure energies were shot at the vampires who were trying to attack the Pioneer Guild .
“Where are you going?” South Rock shouted and waved both hands .
10 blood-red pure energies flew toward Hyeonu . At this moment, the Mysterious Sky Sword became momentarily longer, ultimately forming a black crescent moon . It was Crescent Moon Cut . The crescent-moon-shaped pure energy was also striving to do its part today .
However, there were obstacles blocking its way—the red pure energies . The black crescent moon passed through them by throwing forth a part of itself . In the end, it achieved its mission . A piece of skin the size of a child’s fist was dug out of South Rock’s forearm .
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“Kuah!” South Rock screamed and swung his unwounded arm .
It was because he found something white . The red pure energy broke the ghostly crescent moon and rushed toward Hyeonu . Nevertheless, Hyeonu used Mysterious Sky Steps to escape easily .
‘Ghost’s Remnant is pretty good . ’
It was of considerable use . He normally didn’t feel it because combat was so boring, but he could gradually feel the efficacy of Ghost’s Remnant when facing human-type NPCs with quick responses . With a moment of spare time, Hyeonu turned his head to look at Tang-E’s location .
‘Over there . . . I don’t have to worry about him . ’
Due to Mysterious Sky Range, a large number of vampires were on the ground . Tang-E was fighting hard while Jewel, in particular, was showing off his strength as a paladin . The vampires who were struck with Jewel’s sword and shield stepped back while emitting grsy smoke .
“Again! Looking elsewhere!!!” South Rock attacked Hyeonu again suddenly . He judged that mid-ranged engagement was impossible and changed to close combat . The choice seemed to pay off . In very close combat, South Rock—who fought with bare hands—was more comfortable than Hyeonu . At least, that was the case until Hyeonu put the Mysterious Sky Sword back in his sheath .
Hyeonu grabbed South Rock’s hand with a burning black hand .
“Did you think you would win if you stuck close to me?” Hyeonu spoke in a light tone that could be called a sneer .
Hyeonu’s fists had become even stronger after Memories of Murder was upgraded . It was natural since the gauntlet’s damage had increased from 2,000 to 3,200 .
“Does this human not know who I am?” South Rock gritted his teeth at the human in front of him .
“It doesn’t matter who you are . Just give me a title . ” The moment his words finished, Hyeonu used Fighting Energy Emission and Area Proclamation .
Speed was life in melee . If someone slowed down at a close range, then the probability of being hit was higher . Placing his hand on South Rock, Hyeonu pushed him . Simultaneously, black-red energy burst through South Rock’s body .
[South Rock has received the abnormal condition ‘slowed down . ’]
South Rock’s movements became terribly slowed down . Hyeonu aimed his fist at South Rock . South Rock reached out to block the fist, but he moved so slowly that his hand only waved in empty air . There was a clear gap between thought and reality .
A black fist slammed into South Rock’s white face, sending him flying off in a cool manner . South Rock was suspended in the air and flew back several meters . It happened quickly, without dealing him any major damage . However, South Rock did receive some mental shock from the blow, and his expression wasn’t very good .
“Blood Field . ” South Rock’s anger-filled voice echoed throughout the space .