Chapter 588
V54C4P2- Plan of Annihilation
“Flip every stone and pebble . Don’t miss any phrases no matter how insignificant . ”
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“In the history field, we will make three confirmations . Expect to go all night . ”
“Please return books and documents that you have read over to its original location . The volunteers will continue reading . ”
Once Weed determined to take Kaybern down, the users incapable of combat began moving . The novice users and merchants of the North searched for information in Morata’s Great Library that contained massive amounts of data .
They searched meticulously for all related keywords such as dragon, Kaybern, breath, etc .
“This isn’t it . All the data we have covered until now are related to F rank quests . ”
“Look for possibilities of linked quests . ”
“They’re all simple quests like Search for the Dragon’s Pawprints . Or Telling Dragon Stories in a Pub . ”
“There is lots of data from the North, but the Central Continent is lacking . ”
“Understandable . It hasn’t been long since that region joined . ”
“Separately classify the quests you feel suspicious of even in the slightest bit . We cannot afford to miss the tiniest details . ”
If they could offer assistance in defeating the Black Dragon Kaybern, they could potentially become heroes .
On top of that, Weed and the Mapan Association made a public statement .
– Purchasing vital information for defeating Black Dragon Kaybern . The important information will be compensated with 1 million gold .
For ordinary users under level 200, 1 million gold was a massive fountain of gold that could never dry out . Even if they spoiled themselves with clothing, equipment, and accessories, it was difficult to spend even half of it .
Of course, it couldn’t buy ridiculously rare equipment, but they could buy a house or a farm and establish a comfortable standard of living .
The novices that started out in the North naturally headed to the Great Library and had little space left . They scanned through all stored books and data .
The adventurers of Royal Road also stepped up together . These users could not even dream of large-scale adventurers back when the Haven Empire dominated the CentralContinent .
“If it’s an adventure linked to Kaybern, I’m certainly doing it . ”
“By just starting the quest, doesn’t that mean I can travel alongside Weed?”
“That will be amazing if it actually happens . Every single one of your days are going to be broadcasted live . ”
After the Arpen Empire seized the territories, the adventurers were free to roam anywhere they wished, hence they began proceeding with quests they had kept to themselves .
These quests that had been stored away for a long time finally reached completion, and the resulting effects from the adventures began spreading from cities to villages and to even more remote areas .
Excavation of relics, treasure chests, historical books, skill books, and equipment brought a substantial economic boom .
Special relics that boosted crop harvest rates in the cities or mining rate in the mountains were sold at a high price .
Positive changes were occurring with the Arpen Empire in control of the Central Continent .
“The honor of an adventure with Weed… I would become the continent’s most popular user . ”
“Wouldn’t Weed just complete everything the moment it starts? He’s incredible, honestly . He can do just about anything . He overcomes any adversity . ”
“Even as a sidekick, it’s still great to be alongside him . You gain honor with that as well . ”
“You gain money too! . Buy a house, buy a car . You might land a building if luck is on your side . ”
“That’s right . We’ll probably earn a few million . ”
“Few million? This is a dragon quest . With none other than Weed himself . You think there will be another opportunity like this one anywhere?”
This assumably was from revenue assessment of the guarantees and advertising profits from the broadcast network .
It was an opportunity to claim both money and fame, drawing famous adventurers from all over the continent .
Now that Weed decided to proceed with the True Savior quest in order to slay Kaybern, the entire continent was shifting .
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“This is a disaster . ”
Lafaye had arrived in Fenia Fortress . It was unofficially the western capital of the Haven Empire territories, which was massive in size and had a high development rate . Now, it was completely empty .
To be completely accurate, only the civilians and Hermes Guild users were roaming inside .
The users that were active in the Haven Empire territories were all in a crossroad decision of transferring to the Northern or Central Continent, as they did not want to follow the fate of the crumbling kingdom . When the Arpen Kingdom seized had only just the North, they sealed off the borders but now, that was meaningless .
– I am requesting a taxi from Milen . 5 gold .
Users posted on discussion boards and the Avian users came from the sky and took them away . It wasn’t a flight far into the Northern territories, but just to skip over the borders which wasn’t a difficult task .
The Avians were able to make quite a decent profit out of these side jobs while the users that were active in the Haven Empire territories could escape . It was literally an escape rush .
It was the case for everyone, being drawn to the bright, dynamic atmosphere, and freedom of the Arpen Empire .
“Sigh…”
Lafaye leaned on the fort wall and gazed at the sky .
The clear, vivid blue sky and great weather squeezed out a bitter laughter .
By his calculations, the Arpen Empire was indeed making a huge impact by taking on Kaybern, but they themselves were also falling apart .
It was evident that there will only be the Hermes Guild users left in Haven territories .
“So this is how we are going down in history . ”
The one that was getting the most from the preparation in slaying Kaybern was Weed .
< You gained a level . >
– Intermediate Undead Summoning Skill reached level 10 and transformed into Advanced Undead Summoning Skill .
You can call upon the legendary undead . You can raise the special corpses such as Elves and Spirit Warriors .
Reverence for the Dark Lord!
The undead and low-tier monsters look up to your presence . With sufficient reputation, you can command countless numbers of the undead in the Versailles Continent .
You can begin research on transforming into the body of the Lich .
The Lich transcends human limitations with increased efficiency in health drain and mana drain .
The Lich will not be weakened by sunlight . However, the allurement from the depths of darkness will intensify .
– You can proceed with quests of the undead left by the demon race .
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< You have gained colossal enlightenment for magic .
Mana recovery rate increased by 25% .
Intelligence and wisdom are permanently increased by 10 .
Insight additionally increased by 5 . >
< Faith permanently decreased by 120 . >
Advanced Undead Summoning!
Weed had advanced into a warrior and was expanding a variety of combat type skills . Though, it couldn’t be helped that he was still using Undead Summoning frequently .
Weed was satisfied as he looked over all the monsters that were collapsed on the ground .
‘Easy . All I have to do is take a spoonful after the mages wipe out the battlefield . ’
He summoned the undead senselessly and engaged them in battle with the wounded monsters . The mages that took part in the combat were also without much complaint, as they could activate all their spells as long as they had mana .
– Kurgh! Humans . They must be driven extinct by Kaybern-nim’s wishes!
Weed enjoyed himself by charging with the Loa Sword in hand straight into the upper level 500 monsters that spawned on occasion .
Thanks to his combat experience and variety of skills, he could never fall into a dangerous situation .
“The power of the holy spirit, save the poor in pain . Healing Touch!”
Hundred rays of light beamed from the chest for even the slightest injury .
The priest unit was by the side of the Avian and were healing away madly .
Then, boss-level monsters around mid level 600 would spawn . Weed battled such monsters and received all the attention .
It was like a gladiator standing in a Colosseum, a showdown with the users on live broadcast .
“If it’s a one-on-one match… It’s a waste of time, but I will play along . ”
Where the corpses of monsters lay like a pile of dominos, he encountered the enemy commander .
Behemoth!
The monster was a grotesque fusion of man, bird and devil .
– Human . I will gnaw your head off and make you realize just how weak you are .
“Well, make me . ”
Weed laid down the tip of the Loa Sword to the ground .
It was seemingly a shabby stance, but it was awakening his sense for retaliating against the rapid movements of the Behemoth .
‘Tons of users are watching right now… It would be pure embarrassment if I lose to some monster other than Bard Ray . ’
Certainly, it was possible to lose to a monster . With that said, pride would be crumpled like a sheet of paper .
With Bard Ray, it was a deep relationship that they had built by losing to one another, earning honor and achievements!
In the long term, Weed thought of it as only a turf war and didn’t experience much pressure .
With the Hermes guild that had dwindled down to its current state, even if he were to lose in a one-on-one duel, there was no chance of the Arpen Empire falling apart .
However, if he were to lose to the monsters, that would be showing his limits .
If he proposed to hunt down Kaybern and could not overcome even the pawns, the disappointment from the users would be tremendous .
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Swish!
The moment Behemoth disappeared from sight, he flung his body to the side .
‘I cannot see it . ’
It was a cloaking ability that hides the user for up to 10 seconds!
Furthermore, it had wings that allowed for rapid flight .
The overpowered trait turned away just about any warrior from confronting it in battle .
As Weed side-stepped to avoid, he heard a gust of wind .
He sensed that Behemoth passed through where he was just a moment ago .
“Sculptural Moonlight Sword Technique!”
Weed swung his sword and the emitted light struck something invisible, shattering into pieces . For a brief moment, the grotesque appearance of the demon bird was revealed .
– Kugh!
Behemoth relentlessly flung its forepaw that spanned over 2 meters . All Weed saw was a split-second reveal just before it began its attack, but he knew roughly where it was going to attack .
‘Its tendency is to go for the head and shoulder . Given the distance and composition of its body, thatis a high possibility . ’
Weed raised the Loa Sword and blocked Mammoth’s forepaw .
*Clang!*
A powerful impact from deflecting its claws .
Behemoth was capable of magic, flight, rapid movement and cloaking abilities, but it had a weakness and that was its lack of strength .
Even so, Weed did not think to attempt pushing it back .
It was advantageous to use a relatively more powerful force to create a weak point .
Indeed, using physical abilities was a way of victory, but that was for rather more reckless battles .
Then adrenaline kicked in and he felt nothing but instinct!
Weed activated his skill .
“Divine Flames!”
The holy flames imbued by Goddess Hestia lit up the Loa Sword .
The flames slid across the blade and latched onto Behemoth .
The flames were 5 times more effective against the demons and devils!
– I despise fire!
Behemoth screeched . Its personality was a mix of human, bird, and demon .
The type that it hated most was either fire or divinity!
Behemoth’s body set aflame by the holy fire was now clearly visible .
– Toxic Explosion!
In the midst of battle, Behemoth cast a magic spell and retaliated .
The poisonous marbles exploded and spread like a fog .
< You have been poisoned .
Your tempered body is resisting .
Health points are reduced by 960 every second .
Sky Ruler’s armor suppresses the paralysis effect . >
If it was another user, the damage would have been over 7,000 each second .
The damage was minimized by his stats and equipment!
“Lava River!”
As Weed activated the skill, the earth erupted and lava surged from below .
The crimson-red lava covered Behemoth’s body from head to toe and blew away the effects of the poison .
– Kraaagh!
Behemoth’s resistance activated and caused a whirlwind .
< A lava region has formed .
You will take 1,800 damage every second .
You are immune to fire type damage due to the Holy Grail of Flames . >
The earth split apart and steam fumed through the cracks .
The level of destruction was quite different from the past . The force was upgraded by divine flames and there was also the added effect from the Holy Grail of Flames .
The lands melted away by the lava .
This was something that Weed learned when he slayed the Intermediate class devil Dalam in the past .
‘When devils start using special abilities, nothing could be more infuriating than that . ’
Whether these devils were level 500 or 600, their combat level was not relative .
Fundamentally, devils had high health points and possessed traits that were difficult to deal with .
Compared to other monsters around level 600, devils displayed combat abilities that equalled a few dozen of those monsters .
Even the undead, a powerful combat tool, would not work against them .
It was only efficient to face them with pure combat abilities .
– I am unscathed .
Behemoth burning in flames struck down with its forepaw like a sword .
It was a display of fighting spirit innate in devils .
Weed passed through the dimensional gates floating in the air and performed over 5 short-distance rift travels .
“Sword Cloning Skill!”
Over 50 clones appeared during the rift travels .
A flurry of swords cut through the air .
Weed and his clones sliced away the Behemoth’s body fused of human, bird and devil .
(To be continued . . )