Chapter 64 - Jungle Expedition Part 6
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『Ricoshots』 is a Gun-type weapon that can be crafted using a beginner tier material from the jungle. Since it's only a beginner weapon, 『Ricoshots』 can only deal at least 18 Range Damage. However, what makes this weapon powerful is its ability to use Coins as a solid object to perform a ricochet.
In the game, the Coin's damage can be varied by its monetary value. In a more accurate term, the coin's damage would be:
• Copper Coin: +1 Bullet damage.
• Silve Coin: +10 Bullet damage.
• Gold Coin: +100 Bullet damage.
And finally.
• Platinum Coin: +500 Bullet damage.
You might be wondering why the platinum coins only has half of its supposed damage. I don't know either, don't ask me. In any case, it still deals a crazy amount of damage, nonetheless.
An anchor of 500 Damage with the heavy cost of a coin, pretty strong right? But no! It's just not what makes this Gun overpowered.
The thing is, 『Ricoshots』 damage multiplies the more Coins you throw. Unfortunately, only 4-coin can be tossed simultaneously to ricochet the bullet straight into the enemies. But it's still dishes out a huge amount of damage—and I guess that's their way to balance the weapon.
While I was in full concentration trying to dodge countless projectiles that came into me, Akari who had finally done crafting the 『Ricoshots』 loudly calls me to inform.
"Aruji-sama! It's done!" Akari announced, then vigorously threw the gun to my next supposed location. Good job!
I managed to catch the Gun—barely dropping it in the process. The 『Dryad』 was almost able to catch me up, so I distanced myself and went a bit far away—then starts to reload the Gun with the in a hasty manner.
I'm mind and body were processing at full at the same time that I'm starting to get overwhelmed. I'm also starting to get hit by a few which dealt a massive damage into me.
『Sai Crimsonheart HP: 275/760』
"I'm going all out on the way..." I mused, then I threw a bunch of [Smoke Bomb] all over the place, completely concealing the monster's vision.
After a moment, the plant monster finally stops attacking—giving me time to position and ready everything on a brief moment of time.
The 『Dryad』 was floating as it approaches me, so it didn't get affected by the smoke I threw just now. But that's just what I wanted.
"A completely exposed big enemy is just the same as being stationary." I quote and starts to toss a 4 Platinum Coins to its location. "Eat this...!" When I said that, I aimed and fire the Gun at one of the Coin I tossed.
The bullet accurately hit on the coins and ricocheted like a laser on the other 3 before going directly to the 『Dryad』. Dealing a massive 2000+ damage on the process.
[Elemental of Nature: Dryad (Corrupted): 20,857/53,550]
The impact of the bullet was so strong that the 『Dryad』 was knocked back for a bit—stunning it for a brief moment. But it was enough for me to toss another four Platinum Coins and fire another bullet into it—ricocheting into the Coins directly to the 『Dryad』.
The 『Dryad』 started another loud shriek but was cancelled when it ate the laser beam that came from Akari's ⟨⟨Umbral Collision⟩⟩.
The 『Dryad』 immediately shifted its attention to Akari. Of course, I would never let something like that, so I forcefully unleashed all my Mana throughout my body and used ⟨⟨Bloodlust⟩⟩ in which transfer the aggo back into me. The laser still continues to damage it.
The 『Dryad』 was starting to get confused so I took this opportunity and toss another round of coins and fired it. Taking another 2000+ damage into the 『Dryad』 who was knocked back again.
"Amazing!" Seia utters her astonishment to everything that is happening. The rest we're also has their jaw dropped to blood pumping sight they're currently watching.
But the girls immediately went back to earth and started to focus their attack on the 『Dryad』. Albeit a bit weak, it still better than not damaging it at all.
[Elemental of Nature: Dryad (Corrupted): 15,236/53,550]
The smoke is starting to gradually disappear, so I threw another round of [Smoke Bomb], concealing the plant monsters again, rendering them useless.
"One more...!" I toss another round of coins and began aiming on it. I was about to fire it when the 『Dryad』 voice a loud shriek, stunning me on the last second. "Tch!"
But to my surprise, someone shot a bullet through the coins, ricocheting directly into the 『Dryad』 knocking it again. Who?!
I shifted my gaze above me and saw the person who took that amazing shot, it was Seia. "Don't just stop there! Kill it! We'll support you with everything we've got!"
I paused before transferring my attention back into the 『Dryad』. "Appreciate it!"
I grappled to take myself into a higher elevation and threw another round of Platinum Coins and fired over it. Once again, the bullet ricocheted into the coins directly into the 『Dryad』.
[Elemental of Nature: Dryad (Corrupted): 9,679/53,550]
(It's finally down into 4-digits! Just 5-4 rounds more and we'll be able to kill it!)
I immediately reload the 『Ricoshots』 but as I was about to toss a coin, A large bullet manage to hit me, piercing it in my stomach.
"Guh!!!" I groaned in pain in response to being hit. But I kept my composure and grapple myself not to fall down below. "It's getting desperate huh..."
The 『Dryad』 started to create and fires a large high velocity plant bullet. Not good! I won't be able to attack since my hands were full just by dodging the bullets...! What to do!
"Sai! Here!!" I turned my attention into the person who loudly shouted at me. It was Seia who jumped off at the cavern. "Throw the Coins! Now!"
"Guh!!" I groan and desperately threw all the Platinum Coins I have in my hands.
Seia then calmly shoot every Coins she saw. The bullet that manages to hit every coin with good precision all ricocheted straight into the 『Dryad』. 1-shot! 2-shot! 3-shot! had managed to hit it, dealing at least 6000+ damage.
Unfortunately, that 3-shots manage to consume every Coins I threw earlier. Due to the 3 heavy shots Seia manage to hit the 『Dryad』, it started falling down into the ground and was stunned for the time being.
But that enough!
"Yoshi! Seia! Everyone! Good job out there!" I shouted my acknowledgement to the girls. I then took the 『Gleam Sword』 out of the pouch and drop to where the 『Dryad』 is. "Leave everything to me."
[Elemental of Nature: Dryad (Corrupted): 2,317/53,550]
I did a ⟨⟨Double Jump⟩⟩ in order not to take fall damage and quickly took my stance. The plant monsters on the ground were about to attack me when they get demolished by a large beam casted by Akari.
"Go, Aruji-sama...!" Akari stated.
"Die!" After I spoke my farewell, I activated the ⟨⟨Adrenaline⟩⟩, completely exhausting my MP and swung the 『Gleam Sword』 with all my strength. "HAAAAA!!!"
The 『Dryad』 cried in agony. But I didn't stop there, I continued to swing the two-handed sword as fast as I can, completely diminishing its HP. Until it stops and lock into a HP of 1.
[Elemental of Nature: Dryad (Corrupted): 1/53,550]
The 『Dryad』 started shaking uncontrollably. Cracks started appearing on its body—continuously covering all of its body and gradually gets destroyed. The outer shell and the aura that is.
What came from the shell is a tall woman—who is probably the original 『Dryad』 and is currently unconscious. So, someone is taking her mind huh.
The plant monsters started to die and wither simultaneously. The girls also started to head down as well—in order to check the situation.
""Sai!!""
"Master!"
"Aruji-sama...!" the girls uttered their concern in unison and started to approach me who's laying into the ground—caused by the backlash of complete mana exhaustion.
"Don't worry, I'm okay..." I replied to reassure them, then point a finger to the 『Dryad』. "In any case, there."
The same time I reminded them about the 『Dryad』, she also started to wake from her slumber.
"Ugh...!" The 『Dryad』 gritted her teeth in pain and starts to open her mouth. "What happened..."
The 『Dryad』 who was in a state of confusion slightly raised her hand and closed her eyes, as if meditating—trying to hear the words of her surroundings.
"I see..." The 『Dryad』 curtly replied, as if she knew everything that happened in just a matter of time. She then turned her attention to us—who was idly watching her. "Human, Elf, Demi-Human, and a demon... huh."
The 『Dryad』 slowly rose up from the ground. The girls became agitated and readied their weapon, with the exception of me who already know what's going to happen next.
"Don't worry," I informed. "She won't do anything."
"But!" Luna wasn't convinced, to which I replied.
"Trust me."
The girls paused for a moment before lowering their weapon. The 『Dryad』 who was watching them calm down started the conversation.
"First of all, I thank you for freeing me from an unknown entity who has been controlling me unconsciously. We, the Elementals are what keeps this world's equilibrium in balance. For the insolence who shamelessly tried to control us forcefully into their property, I will guarantee to give them a piece of my mind."
Uwah... I guess The Elementals had their emotions too... I can't blame them... The girls also can't help but awkwardly smile to such uncharacteristic actions made by the spirit in front of us.
"Ahem," The 『Dryad』 clears her throat before continuing her words. "Where are my manners, I apologize for such embarrassing sight of me. I really want to explode right now, you see?" The 『Dryad』 paused, then continued her next speech. "Again, I hereby thank you for freeing me from the corruption. In any case, for a hero such as yourselves, a reward is a given right?"
The 『Dryad』 started raising her hands. After a moment, a large surge of green mana started emanating from our surroundings. All of us were left in awe to such beautiful sight that is currently happening before us.
[The very land of the world has been blessed by Mithril]
Oh! The 2nd phase of ores huh. Unfortunately, we still can't mine it as the 『Beaver Shark』 was not strong enough.
"I very much apologize as it's the only reward I can give you." The 『Dryad』 regrettably confessed. "Well then, I shall take my leave now as I have matters to attend with. You people who kept a strong relationship behest of any racial conception, I shall give you good luck to your endeavors." The 『Dryad』 points her fingers at me. "Especially you enigmatic man, I shall watch as you work your way and fulfil your ambition."
The 『Dryad』 was covered in leaves before disappearing. At the same time of her disappearance, 5 『Monster Bag』 falls off the ground... Eh?!
"I-Is it over...?" Lily timidly asked, as she was about to fall off.
"Fortunately, yes..." I replied, then started approaching the bags and took one. "We can finally rest... I don't think... I... Can..."
Luckily, the fight was over, as my body has finally reached its limit—losing my consciousness and straightly falls off the ground.
""Sai!!!""