The Genius Blacksmith's Game
Dragon Lair. (2)
Bonus Stage.
It is a fun thing you can occasionally enjoy in Ares.
Users can receive great rewards for about 5 minutes to a little over an hour.
A representative example of a bonus stage is the Goblin Sanctuary.
The Goblin Sanctuary is the place where beginner users first experience a 'bonus stage,' and the Goblin Sanctuary grants all users a one-time entry ticket.
The time limit is 1 hour.
The goal is to hunt the most goblins.
The bonus is that you gain x3 experience points and x3 drop rates every time you hunt a goblin.
There for an hour… … .
Users obtain experience points that would normally take at least several days to acquire, level up rapidly, and monopolize more rewards than usual.
You're asking if the 3-hour value should be applied since it's x3, right?
Not at all.
There was a singularity in these bonus stages.
It is precisely 'the number of mobs.'
It is known that on average, users hunt 7 to 8 mobs per hour in Ares.
This is because the monsters in the Ares hunting grounds were limited, and one had to go around searching for them.
However, monsters endlessly swarm this Goblin Sanctuary for an hour.
In other words, it is an opportunity to hunt all the goblins you would encounter over several days at once.
step.
[You will not receive a penalty for dying in the bonus stage.]
[If you are forcibly logged out before 15 minutes have passed, all rewards will be returned.]
Ares does not easily give rewards.
As the number of mobs increased, the danger also increased, and in fact, the clear rate of the Goblin Sanctuary was less than 15%.
Such a bonus stage.
“The gold drop rate is 10 times higher…? Has a bonus stage like this ever existed?”
Hyun-su also has a high understanding of Ares.
Hyunsu is someone who consistently studies the Ares worldview for an hour before going to bed.
Since there are usually no people who study like this, it can be said that Hyunsu possesses an incredible level of understanding just for that reason.
“There’s no way such a thing exists. I’ve cleared over 20 bonus stages so far. None of them have a gold drop rate ten times higher. Of course, it’s a shame that doesn’t apply to experience points, though.”
[You have hunted a Blood Ogre.]
The notification rang a step later than usual.
[Gain 23,139,013 experience points.]
[Unique Grade. Obtain Blood Ogre's Old Blood (1)]
[You will gain 6,301 gold.]
(The ancient blood of the Blood Ogre.)
Grade: Unique.
Restriction: Level 450 or higher.
Crafting Restriction: Alchemist Level 500 or higher.
Special Effects:
· Upon taking, Strength increases permanently by 1.
Description: As the ancient blood of a Hemorrhagic Ogre, it increases strength when consumed, befitting an Ogre, the epitome of power.
I take back what I said was a shame, and I take it back again.
“6,300 gold? I hunted a normal mob, and 6,300 gold dropped? Even if it’s ten times the rate…”
“……Because it is Gronit’s Lair. Even without the tenfold multiplier, the monsters guarding this place themselves hold immense rewards. This is Gronit’s gift left to us, you see. However. In 15 minutes, this place will disappear forever.”
Bahala said after seeing the notification that popped up.
[The Ancient Dragon Gronit has returned to the embrace of nature.]
[The lair guarded by the ancient dragon Gronit collapses at the end of the bonus stage.]
[The Collapsed Dragon Lair will be renamed Dragon Grave.]
Even such a magnificent spectacle will now all crumble with the death of the master.
Thank you, Gronit.
It was merely a half-success.
However, it seems that Gronit left it for Hyunsu and Bahala's future.
[The monsters learn that Gronit has returned to the embrace of nature.]
[They go berserk, consumed by immense grief.]
[Monsters living in the lair become slightly stronger than before.]
Be on your guard.
"huh."
However, it is by no means an easy bonus stage.
It was different from things like a goblin sanctuary.
Before they knew it, the Blood Ogres were surrounding Bahala and Hyunsu.
[Duration 32 seconds.]
[Duration 33 seconds.]
[Duration 34 seconds.]
When the time is 15 minutes, everything is finished.
The key is to hunt as much as possible within 15 minutes.
Hemorrhagic Ogre.
Hundreds of them were already rushing in, surrounding the two people in a circle.
It is a very rare sight to see Bahala and Hyunsu standing with their backs to each other.
Hyun-su bends the Twin Dragon Swords back and unleashes them.
The Sword King's Swordsmanship. Chapter 1. The Rampage of the Sword.
Hundreds of strands of sword energy slash and mutilate the bodies of the ogres rushing madly.
The strength that would normally have easily wiped out hundreds of animals in front was only enough to take out about 20.
[Hunting the Blood Ogre… … ]
[You will gain 13,414 gold.]
[You will gain 7,113 gold.]
This is because their defense is inherently high, and true to its name, Dragon Blood, it regenerates even the moment it is struck.
Slow and steady
Bahala realized that it wasn't easy either.
“To think I’d show this here…….”
However, 'gold coins' are important to Bahala as well.
If the amount of gold coins increased, there were also many things that Bahala could buy.
Invisible Sword.
Let's murmur softly.
Charararararararang-!
About 200 invisible 'invisible' swords appeared.
That sword visible only to Bahala's eyes.
Chararararararang-!
It sweeps through a herd of ogres. The ogres are slaughtered by the invisible blade, but even this is limited to about 40 of them.
Fortunately, the Invisible Sword is a skill that can be activated for 1 minute.
Invisible blades move freely, following Bahala's outstretched index and middle fingers.
Slow.
It is a thought that Hyunsu and Bahala had at the same time.
The hunting speed was slower than they thought.
This is because the guys, who already have high defense and regenerative power, have become even stronger based on 'sorrow'.
"cut."
"sting."
"shedding."
Continuous Slash.
Hyunsu reduced the number of the enemies by appropriately mixing in skills.
Open all senses.
[All senses become much more heightened than usual.]
Bahala shrinks at an astonishing speed for regular users.
It was amazing to see him knocking down the ogres without taking a single hit.
However… … .
[5 minutes have passed.]
[The total number of hunted animals is only 417.]
Both fell short of expectations.
It is only natural that the speed will slow down compared to the beginning.
Even though I saved what could be called my ultimate moves.
"Ugh, there are too many!"
There are more and more.
The number was doubling over time.
Hyunsu and Bahala were becoming isolated, surrounded by over 1,000 Blood Ogres.
If you die, it's all for nothing.
You cannot get anything.
When you think the difficulty is too high to be called a 'gift'.
[Privileges exist.]
[You can be with 10 allies.]
[However, NPCs are not allowed.]
A notification was heard.
***
I am sorry, everyone.
Not long ago, the senior officials of the county formed their own 'team'.
The name is Nike, which means to win.
The place where Nike's team members gathered.
Nell wore a bitter expression.
We tried to raise as much funding as possible and have others take our places, but it is not enough. In particular, due to the damage caused by Parion, simply being away for those few days will result in unimaginable losses.
“That isn’t the only problem. We must become strong in a short period of time. To do so, we really have to pour in a massive amount of money. We must spare no expense on potions and parchments to hunt monsters that cannot be hunted, pay exorbitant fees for information to visit certain NPCs, and pay for artifact materials to commission from blacksmiths. Some say we can just use our personal assets, but that is an unreasonable approach. I even wonder if it is really necessary to pour in that much.”
The members of Team Nike remained silent.
Our team must participate in this condition.
Whether or not to participate does not change.
As expected, the problem was directly related to money.
It can't be helped.
"Then you can cut down on sleep while working on your personal tasks and level up."
“……I will have to sell a little of my entire fortune to reinforce the artifact.”
The choice is yours.
It is just bitter, but Nike's participation remains unchanged.
Ah, I wish money would just fall from the sky.
It was Taeha's words.
Even though his father was the chairman, he could not use company funds.
at that time.
[Guild Master Hyunsu requests a warp.]
“Warp request……?”
"The fact that it's a warp request rather than a Hwajo suggests it's a place the Hwajo can't reach."
It seems like a crisis situation.
The Nike team members looked at each other.
Our king is in danger. Let's hurry.
There were no objections.
They warped and appeared.
and…….
[The gold drop rate of monsters hunted in the Dragon Lair is increased tenfold.]
“Money really just fell from the sky…?”
“……?”
Gronit's Rare.
They, who had warped up from the sky, were surprised to hear the notification.
I found Hyunsu fighting below.
The money didn't just fall out of nowhere. It is a setup our King created for us.
[Duration 5 minutes 5 seconds.]
[Duration 5 minutes 6 seconds.]
Everyone looked at Hyunsu, who was fighting fiercely.
Hyunsu looked up at the sky and shouted.
“Why are you all making such wistful faces, like you’re seeing your first love after 10 years? Hurry up and go hunting! There’s no time!”
That wistfulness did not last long.
I had no intention of missing the opportunity Hyun-soo created for me.
Save the power first.
At Nell's words, a profusion of arrows appeared in the sky.
It was the Mansal Palace unfolded by Hyeji.
“Ugh, there are too many…!”
“Ugh…!”
Just as Hyunsu and Bahala were about to be swallowed by a pack of ogres.
A fire of arrows turned them into a beehive.
“……They don’t die easily, do they?”
Scratch-
Hyeji was flustered.
I was bewildered by the guys who kept fighting even after becoming hedgehogs.
However, others were also descending from the heavens.
Musashi, holding a Japanese sword in one hand and a zelkova staff in the other, crossed the two.
“Hoecheon…….”
Rumble-
A huge wind gathers.
Footwork.
Rrrrrrrrr-!
The mysterious power of the Spinning Blade, engulfing the surroundings, unleashed endless blades while creating a whirlwind.
Upon seeing that, Hyunsu shouted.
“Unleash all your ultimates! All of them!”
“Hyun……Su!!”
Bahala was flustered.
Unleashing your ultimate consumes a large amount of mana and tires you out quickly.
It would have been better to use the ultimate when there was about 1 to 2 minutes left.
But already… … .
[Musou.]
Hyun-su was crushing a herd of ogres with a giant hammer, and the officials of Hyun's country carried out his orders exactly as he said.
Bangbae's window emits light.
Penetrating the Declaration.
Kuwaaaaaaang-!
It passes through dozens of ogres.
Shield Descent.
The square shield grew to a length of 9 meters. The shield literally summoned ogres and fell down.
Their MP was completely depleted in just over two minutes.
From now on, it's average.
[Duration 9 minutes 49 seconds.]
[You have hunted a total of 2,431 animals.]
[The number of monsters increases!]
“Khaaaak!”
“Kuuuuuuuk!”
Thump thump thump thump thump-
The number of Blood Ogres has surged. The number of them appearing everywhere has increased several times compared to the original.
It was a larger number than the 2,400 or so animals hunted so far.
If you cannot hold out here for 15 minutes, all rewards will eventually be reclaimed.
The members of Hyun's country just unleashed all their ultimate skills.
In other words, they might not be able to handle these 2,400 or so animals.
“Hyunsu, why did you give such an order? We might be able to catch them quickly in the short term, but things will slow down from now on. We were originally capable of handling up to 4,000 of them!”
“……I’ll take 6,000 of them for you.”
“We’ve completely exhausted all our MP, so how are you going to take 6,000 hits? There’s no guarantee we won’t get forcibly logged out right now.”
Bahala sighed.
That makes nine people summoned. There's one spot open.
Bahala wore a puzzled expression.
What does that one person intend to do?
With just one person.
[Summoning the last one.]
Above the sky.
Another person was summoned.
He, wearing a black coat, looked down at them.
“Cavel……!”
He reached out his hand to the scattered corpses as if to say he would not be defeated by them.
"Rise."
2,400 ogres rose to their feet.
