Arcane Sniper [Matan’s Shooter] - Chapter 196

“Hmm? Skill?”

The reward was a skill.

Leeha was disappointed because he had hoped that [Black Bass]’s power would increase to 8 or 9 times. Nothing had changed in the item description, so I double-checked it.

‘Well, seven times is already deceptive. I can’t even tell Kijeong about it. Because of the surprise, I couldn’t even sleep…’

Kijeong and Tale knew that he had killed the cyclops in one shot from afar, but they didn’t know the attack power and the range of the [Black Bass].

‘They think that I just hit the cyclops’ ‘instakill’ point because of my skill. Well, I don’t think there is a multiplier of 8 or 9 times.’

Leeha guessed that the hero level was multiplied by six because the item grade was six, and legendary was multiplied by seven because the item grade was seven.

If that were the case, the attack power multiplier would no longer increase.

Because no item in Middle Earth has ever had a grade higher than Legendary.

“Tsk. It’s a bummer though. It would be nice if it could rise until times 10. Heuheu.”

Leeha opened his skill window and checked his newly acquired skill.

[Mana Clairvoyance]

Description: The Black Bass never misses its prey. Wherever the prey may hide.

Effect: Capture the movements of the target beyond any obstacle.

Mana: –

Duration: 5 minutes

Cooldown: 30 minutes

“Hmm? ”

It had neither a grade nor a level. It didn’t even cost mana.

‘What……. It’s like [Black Bass] is using the skill and not me.’

Leeha felt it was a little creepy when he saw the description of the skill, describing it as if the item was the one using it.

He was able to get a rough understanding of what the skill’s effect was just from the description.

‘Mana Clairvoyance- if my prediction is correct!’

And Leeha tried using the skill in the middle of the capital.

Ziing- All kinds of movements entered Leeha’s field of view along with a buzzing sound.

He couldn’t see the face, but he could clearly see the person bending over and lifting something up behind the wall.

“As expected……. It’s like infrared vision.”

Swish, swish, Leeha turned his head to check the range of the skill.

If he could move while using the skill, he would not be subjected to an ambush, and even if the target was hidden, he would be able to find them quickly.

‘If I had this earlier, I would have found the basilisk hiding in the ground.’

He could also hunt efficiently without waiting for a long time. It would depend on how it would be used, but whatever it may be, Leeha prioritized his actions.

“It’s only the first seal, but something like this has already come out.”

As he unlocked a skill that made a lot of things easier, Leeha smiled. And he checked the new quest.

[Black Bass’s Seal-2]

Description: “This guy is alive, the more it tastes blood, the more it awakens. A legendary dwarf sealed Black Bass.

On the day the right user appears, Black Bass will wake up again. The legendary rifle is waiting for a user to wake it up.

Description: Defeat a level 170 monster from 1500m in a single blow(0/1).

Reward: ???

“Hmm? Nothing changed?”

He didn’t notice it at first because the numbers changed subtly, and Leeha realized it after a while. He could not help but frown.

“Oh……. No, the change isn’t subtle at all, this is too much!”

He needed to hit the target from 1,500m away. The target also changed into a level 170 monster or higher.

‘It’s not easy to hit a target 1.5km away! Besides, it’s not easy to find such a location! Why did the distance increase by 500m and the monster level by 20?!’

In other words, it was like going up the Namsan N Seoul Tower and hitting the target, which was in the Seoul Station.

From the Southern end of Mapo Bridge to the Northern end, across the Han River.

Even with a fairly good sniper rifle, it is quite difficult to do.

‘Of course, that’s for a normal person. I can do it. I have done it before. I have been able to shoot up to 1,800m. It should be fine until then.’

It was annoying, but it was worth a try. It wasn’t worth a penny if it was a musket, but with a rifle he was able to do it.

However, Leeha couldn’t help but imagine what would happen next.

The second quest was 1,500m. Will the 3rd seal follow this pattern?

‘Surely, it’s not something like level 190 or higher at 2000m. Ah, surely. Haha, there’s no way. Is there?’

Leeha forced a smile, but his eyes were not smiling at all.

1,500m would be a difficult distance to measure using the ‘Eagle’s Eye’ Skill. But if it goes up to 2000m…….

Gulp.

“L-Let’s not think of something so ominous.”

Leeha shook his head, confirmed Shin Nara’s location, and walked towards it.

“Tell me your affiliation, name, and touch this plate.”

“Independent, Ha Leeha.”

The number of inspections had increased compared to before. The atmosphere alone made him guess what the insides of the Royal Palace was like.

“Welcome, Ha Leeha-nim. For what purpose did you come?”

“That- I came to see Shin Nara-nim.”

“Is it Sacred Knight’s Dame Shin Nara?”

“Yes.”

“Okay. I will guide you to the Eastern Palace”

Now, he had accumulated enough achievements and fame to enter the royal palace alone. Leeha was guided to the Eastern Palace, where he had come ‘secretly’ before.

There were many people with sharp expressions while holding their halberd. The guards of the Royal Palace of Fibiel. Of course, in addition to the guards, the Sacred Knights were also lined up.

‘Amazing. They have mobilized this much? Well, they can’t say something like, ‘I’m sorry, I made a mistake’ if they can’t stop the king’s assassination.’

What would happen if the king died? Leeha recalled the night when he had a conversation with Kijeong.

‘Is this phase 2?’

But it didn’t fit the phrase, ‘Attack is the best defense’. No matter how much Leeha thought about it, nothing came to mind.

“You can wait here. I will call Dame Shin Nara.”

“Ah, yes.”

After being guided to a place that looked like a waiting room, Leeha was alone.

A user that was assisted by an NPC, Shin Nara. If she was a normal user, Leeha would have just whispered ‘I’m here’ and it would be over.

‘At a time like this, a position is not always a good thing.’

As expected, for Leeha, getting stuck in one place was like rat poison.

-Ah, Leeha-ssi! They said you came to the Royal Palace?!

-Yes. Are you busy right now?

-Sorry. The guard came and told me, but I still have some work to do right now! I’m really sorry, could you please wait for 20 minutes?

-Sure.

We could whisper if you’re busy. After Leeha heard Shin Nara’s situation, he got up from his seat. Since he came to the palace anyway, he had to do what he had to do in his spare time.

‘Find out where the Demon King’s army retreated.’

Leeha left the room and headed to the Royal Archives. He had been here before, so it wasn’t difficult to find the way.

“Let’s see……. Do I need to put my hand here?”

There was a crystal ball in front of a wall. When Leeha put his hand there, light flickered.

“••••••Oh?”

However, that was all. When Browless touched it, a light flashed and the wall opened.

“A-Again.”

He put his hand on the crystal ball and light flashed. However, nothing happened. It flashed again and again.

“What? Why-”

Creeak- It was then that the wall began to crack.

‘Ah, does that mean it also takes a while to load? Hehe.’

It was then that a person came out, and it was someone Leeha knew.

An NPC wearing glasses, Clark, who was once called the chief clerk, appeared.

“Who are you? Who comes to the Royal Archives without an appointment? Every time you raise your hand the alarm goes off inside!”

“Ah, sorry. I came to look for a document. Perhaps-”

The Royal Archive was a location that cannot be entered without prior reservation. Leeha wanted to, but it was already too late.

“Oh? Y-You?!”

“What?”

“A-Aren’t you the person last time? The former trespassing suspect!” Clark recognized Leeha.

“No?! No sir? What do you mean?”

“Right, sure! Where is this? How dare you show your face again? I will get you arrest-”

“W-wait a minute! I think you’re misunderstanding! I am a person who can enter the Royal Palace from now on.”

Clark, who was about to sound the emergency alarm, stopped. Anyone who could walk into the Royal Palace in the ‘current situation’ was surely already qualified.

“Ahh- good. I’m not going to report it. However, I hope you don’t approach the Royal Archives. Even if you are qualified, I will never let you in. I have the authority to block the access of a suspicious person as a ‘Chief clerk’ at the Royal Archives!”

“Oh? Wait! Tell me-”

Clark quickly disappeared through the crack in the wall. Rumble- The entrance to the Royal Archives closed again.

“…“What’s… the big deal?”

Far from using his time efficiently, the path of the quest was blocked. If he came out like that, even if he applied for a reservation to use the Royal Archives, it would not be accepted.

‘Well, the NPC has the right. Damn it.’

What should I do? At least now, he had no choice but to go back.

Leeha went back to the waiting room. After a brief wait, Shin Nara arrived.

“Leeha-ssi.”

“Hup, Nara-ssi?”

A pale face was exposed. Fatigue did not accumulate in Middle Earth. Even so, if a person is so tired, it would make it look like that….

“I don’t look good, do I?”

“N-no. That’s not it.”

“I know. I haven’t been able to log out since that day. I couldn’t sleep……”

“What?!”

That day? Does she mean the day they met at the Holy Grill? It’s already 10 days in Middle Earth’s time. It meant that she hadn’t logged out for 48 hours In the real world!

“It’s too hard. Phew,…… ah, what are you doing?”

Shin Nara still welcomed Leeha with a bright face.

Leeha also knew this because he worked hard in the sewers. It made his head dizzy. Most importantly, it must have been a hard load on the brain.

Leeha sadly looked at Shin Nara’s face and opened his mouth.

“As a matter of fact… I heard that you were looking for people.”

“What? L-Leeha-ssi, that-”

“I have my sources.”

“……Pheew, that’s right. It’s because of the assassination note that Leeha-ssi saw last time. I received a quest.”

“Quest?”