Surviving With An Sss Rank Inventory - Chapter 151
Surviving With An Sss-Rank Inventory Chapter 151
Episode 151:
Deathrugger appears in person with orange eye glow.
He had the appearance of a skeleton covered in robes like a typical lich.
However, there was one thing that was different from ordinary lichs: the color of the bones that made up his body was navy blue, not white.
Could it be that the incorruptible bones have rotted away?
The ominous-colored skull was extremely creepy.
In addition to this external appearance, he has a voice that sounds like scraping metal, so it would not be an exaggeration to say that he looks like a ‘reaper’.
However, Dio, who had already encountered Deathcruger among the Allied Forces, was not particularly impressed by his appearance.
No, I was nervous about the fact that he appeared in front of me like this, but the tension disappeared like the snow melting as the hidden quest unfolded before my eyes.
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[Hidden Quest: Lead the Allied Forces and defeat Acrich.]
Content: Descruger, a follower of the Demon King, dreams of the resurrection of the Demon King who was sealed a thousand years ago.
Dongbu, which found out about this in advance, gathered its strength and led the Allied forces.
We must eliminate Acrich to delay the resurrection of the Demon King.
If the subjugation is not successful within the time limit, the Demon King who will burn the continent will descend much faster.
[Reward: Player’s current level +10 and acquisition of ‘Power of Faith’ skill.]
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The quest received now was the same as, but different from, the quest Dio received in the game.
If it were exactly the same, there would be no reason for Dio to focus his attention on the system window like this, leaving Deathruger aside.
The content is the same.
To kill Deathrugger.
However, the compensation part is different.
First of all, the reward that increases the current level by 10, not experience points, is the original reward.
You might think it’s a place you should only come to in the very late stages because it increases your absolute ‘level’ rather than experience points.
It was a hidden quest that had no choice but to come quickly and receive it since it could not be received after the Demon King was resurrected.
However, in addition to this, it was Dio’s first time being given a new skill.
”The power of faith’! This is a skill I know.’
‘Power of faith’ was a skill possessed by Luna’s saint, Kaleina, so it was a skill that Dio also knew in detail.
When you use a skill, you gain additional abilities depending on the number of believers in the same god.
So, using the power of faith, Kaleina is able to generate power comparable to the strongest in the world.
It is clearly a fraud skill, but it is important to note that it is a fraud skill because Kaleina uses it.
This is because a significant number of people living in the Order Board believe in the Luna Church.
However, if Dio uses it, it cannot be expected to be as effective as when Kaleina used it.
Unfortunately, Solari has been a forgotten god for a thousand years and not a single proper church has been built.
‘Should I build a church for this…?’
Dio was already preoccupied with thoughts of compensation.
Although it is said that many things are assumed, in fact, it is safe to say that the subjugation of the eastern part itself will be an unconditional success.
In the first place, the power gathered now was so powerful that not even Deathrugger could do anything about it.
[Convert!]
Dio, who was momentarily distracted by the quest reward, returned to his senses thanks to Deathcruger’s voice.
The demonic spirit reacted to Deathcruger’s voice and began to deteriorate.
Gulp gulp-
“What is it?”
“Is the floor melting?”
As the solid ground suddenly became sloppy like a swamp, the Union troops who were in position lost their balance for a moment.
[Wake up!]
Deathrugger’s voice continues.
As a result, countless demonic beasts and undead rose up from the distorted land of the demon world.
They had different characteristics from the common demons and plagues they had fought so far.
The whole body was covered in a black film, and it looked like a shadow was walking around.
‘Did you care about Sephia and Evelyn? If that happens, it will be difficult to use the shadows.’
One of the reasons why dealing with Deathrugger is difficult.
If you are a Deathrugger who has watched the battle ahead, you will come up with a strategy to prepare for it.
As long as you can solve it with your own abilities.
If Sepia’s level had been higher, Deathrugger’s preparation would have been useless, but not now.
That army of magical beasts coated with demonic energy by the power of Deathcruger will minimize the effectiveness of Sepia’s divine power or Evelyn’s shadow.
‘Now I have no choice but to take it head on.’
Dio looked at the Allied Forces, who were frozen at the appearance of Deathcruger.
Although they are exhausted, the Allied Forces have arrived here without any major injuries so far.
And the same goes for Deathcruger, who also consumed mana.
Dio spoke to Prian, who was looking up at Descruger with a worried expression.
“Prince. Please give us marching orders. “With the strength of the Allied Forces, we will never be pushed back.”
Prian came to his senses after hearing Dio’s words of assurance and quickly raised his sword and shouted to everyone.
“Shield soldiers go forward! Be careful not to get surrounded. “The Imperial Army and Eastern Knights take charge of the left and right outskirts, respectively!”
In response to Prian’s cry, the Allied forces made immediate moves.
‘If it’s Prian, he’ll do well.’
Dio thought as he looked at Prian, who was skillfully commanding the battlefield.
As it is the final battlefield, Dio must be removed from command.
In that case, it would have been better for Freen to lead it himself.
Now there is an all-out war with Descruger.
Dio decided that he would be able to deal with Prian, who had a lot of experience, without any problems.
‘I’m going to face Deathrugger. It seems like the Luna Church has already moved.’
There are powerful demonic beasts positioned near Descruger, and Descruger himself is floating in the air.
Accordingly, with Galletto in the lead, they were clashing with the demonic beasts to approach the five black Deathcruisers.
Dio, who was watching the five swords struggling, also tried to approach them, but stopped for a moment and looked to the side.
This is because, unlike the knights who were just entering battle with the demonic beasts, Agram and his mercenary group were seen moving lukewarmly even under Prian’s command.
“What’s wrong?”
“Ah, our client has arrived.”
Agram answered Dio’s question calmly.
Even as they were talking, the battle between the demonic beasts and the knights was becoming more intense.
“Are you sure you’re checking the liver right now?”
“Exactly.”
Dio immediately noticed the movements Agram and his mercenaries were making.
These are people whose only goal is money.
Although they are willing to risk their lives for money, their principle is not to participate in battles they have no chance of winning.
Agram was able to know this through his accumulated experience.
The strength of Descruger.
The final battle taking place now is so risky that victory cannot be guaranteed.
Dio was confident that the current Allied Forces would never be defeated by Deathcruiser, but Agram did not know that fact.
That is why Agram did not go to battle.
“I guess the story of giving an artifact in return has already ended?”
Dio reminded him of his promise to pay for the highest quality artifact, but Agram shook his head.
“It’s different from the contract we had last time. “At that time, I was asking the Luna Church to protect you, but isn’t the situation a lot different now?”
Dio clicked his tongue when Agram said that the money was not right.
Truly, there is no such thing as a money demon.
But I couldn’t help it.
Because the mercenary group also belonged to the allied forces that Dio had assumed.
If those mercenaries are reluctant to participate in the battle and the damage is severe, Dio will also be in trouble in many ways because his plans have gone awry.
“We will take care of it for you, so join us. “If you’re a royal, wouldn’t it be better to reveal your greed for money appropriately?”
Dio’s words thrown out at Agram.
Agram’s eyes opened wide at his words.
“…What does that mean all of a sudden?”
“Don’t act like a fool. “Because I know everything.”
Agram never told anyone that he was royal.
Even to his own Black Fang mercenaries.
So you can’t help but be surprised.
Excluding this subjugation of the Demon Lord, the fact that a stranger whom he has never known before knows his identity.
“If you keep going like that, you could miss out on a good opportunity.”
Dio knows why Agram is so desperate for money.
It’s not just because he’s a mercenary.
Agram, the fallen royal family, wants only one thing.
“Do you want to rebuild your kingdom?”
“Haha, there’s really nothing I don’t know.”
At Dio’s words, Agram nodded, his surprise still not gone.
“Let me make you a promise. “If you don’t run away now and fight against the demon beast…”
Dio continued, pointing to the battlefield where the battle was in full swing.
“I will pay the full cost of rebuilding your kingdom. “I, too, am planning to establish a castle of Solari.”
With these words, Dio turned his back.
No more words are needed.
Dio assured that Agram would have no choice but to accept his offer.
The only person who knows his secret is Dio.
Agram may not know if Dio really has the wealth to rebuild the kingdom, but if there is a glimmer of hope that he can achieve his goal.
‘You’ll have no choice but to rely on me.’
Agram showed immediate movement as Dio expected.
He led a mercenary group and immediately entered the battle.
‘The greater the prince’s merit, the better it is for me…’
In order to maximize the merit Prian can obtain, the loss of troops must be minimized.
That is why a mercenary group was absolutely necessary.
Agram must have joined in as well.
Now all Dio has to worry about is Deathrugger.
Dio slowly moved towards the Deathcruger floating in the air.
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Quagwang!
Every time Deathrugger waved his hand, a huge explosion occurred on the ground.
Black flames soaring with the explosion.
It was ‘Hellfire’ that could only be used by wizards who mastered the dark attribute.
Pubububung!
Grumbling!
“damage! “Don’t approach the lich!”
“Kwaaaaaak!”
Knights who retreat from Deathrugger’s magic.
If there were hell, it might look like this.
Around Descruger, black flames burned endlessly and engulfed the five swords.
“Tch, it’s not that annoying.”
“Don’t worry, I will protect you.”
Galeto grumbled as he brushed off the black flames stuck to the hem of his clothes, but there was no significant damage.
It was thanks to Aldur’s shield that responded to Hellfire.
Currently dealing with Deathrugger are three men with five swords.
And Dio, who appeared late, joined the battle, taking only Sepia with him.
No, rather than joining, I was watching the situation from behind.
Quagwagwagwang!
While the five swords are competing with Deathrugger in front, Dio is in a position behind them.
Dio continued to analyze the situation.
‘Deskruger is making quite a good save.’
Considering the strength each individual possesses, Deathrugger is not strong enough to deal with five swords.
But this is Descruger’s home ground.
If you think about the power that Descruger can produce considering the geographical characteristics, it is understandable that it is not pushed around as easily as it is now.
‘It looks like the five swords are pretty tired… Do you think this will be okay?’
Dio also knew detailed strategies for dealing with Deathcruger.
The reason why Dio did not explain to the five swords was to drain their stamina.
If they defeat Deathrugger without wasting their strength, Dio’s danger level increases accordingly.
‘Still, it’s not good to take too much time.’
Dio sensed that the time was right and began to move forward in earnest.
“sepia. Are you ready?”
“yes.”
At Dio’s words, Sephia took out a jeweled staff as if she was ready at any time.
A level 300 unique staff taken from the warehouse.
It’s unfortunate that it’s not legendary, but it’s enough to support Sepia’s power.
“Use it when you give the signal. From now on, we will deal with him with all our might.”
“all right.”
Dio left Sepia behind and kicked the ground.
Even if you participate later here, there is no problem in defeating Deathrugger.
However, the more he does this, the more experience Dio can gain is taken away by the five swords.
Timing to relieve the power of the five swords and at the same time gain maximum experience for participating in battle.
Dio was just aiming for that timing from the rear.
And that time is now.
If we put all our effort into it from now on, we will be able to achieve quite a lot.
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