Upon entering the rift, the landscape of the forest changed.
Vampire, Count Askyura's estate.
Fallen lands and coniferous forests of Russia.
It looks like the two spaces are exactly half and half mixed.
… … Even the scenery was nice.
'Crazy, isn't it colder?!'
It was because the tree had rotted away.
It felt like a cold wind was hitting me straight.
"!"
But kindly.
Is it a consideration not to freeze?
I had no choice but to move right away.
"Kurrrr… … !!"
[Wolf stained with blood: Lv.230]
A wolf infected with Count Ascura's blood.
As expected, his movements were fast, befitting his level. It is incomparable to the similar-looking Noll. However, thanks to the corruption of vampire blood, that race became the 'devil tribe'.
[The skill, 'Natural Enemy Relationship' is activated.]
It means you're not the only one who's fast.
Another angle-
Effortlessly evade the wolf's attack.
I remembered the goal of the quest.
'Let them know that the hunt has begun.'
If you just hunt one demon, you will achieve your goal.
There was not the slightest hesitation.
Rotate your body as it is.
It attacked a wolf passing by.
Of course, the weapon is a silver dagger.
Shuk-
"Kreung!"
The sharp blade of the sword cut the guy's back thigh.
Dark blood flowed from the wound. Judging by the reaction, it was different from the imp.
He said he was sick, and unlike the imps who used to beat Sochi, there was no reaction.
'It's not because of the level.'
Wolves were 20 levels higher than imps.
However, the level has risen because I am the same.
In addition to level 12, if you calculate the increased stats through class quests... … .
My attack just now must have done a lot of damage to the wolf.
The evidence was visible.
The wolf was limping on its hind legs.
Still showing teeth... … .
I could figure out why.
"You foolishly chose the wrong target of loyalty."
That must be because of his loyalty to Count Askura.
Of course, that's what it says.
Really, I'm not saying that wolf is loyal to Count Askura.
It's just that the setting of the vampire in Arcana is like that.
-I hate vampires. because it's mean They have a habit of trying to lead a group of demons. Corrupt the target with blood and force them to serve themselves. To hate humans and want them to live like humans?
Conversation with the NPC in Akkshan Rising.
I added a word to the NPC's words.
"You are stupid. like the devil."
Count Ascura.
The guy who knows one and doesn't know the other!
I mean, being aristocrats from ancient times.
Being admired by others and having a large fort doesn't mean you are a noble. Above all, you must have pride in your heart.
Sublime pride that does not waver under any circumstances.
Dignity that does not break even when the hand is wet with water.
Confidence that does not give in to muscle pain.
Even if it freezes to death, it's the kind of shit stubbornness that doesn't wear padding.
Why, like anyone who lives anywhere.
Swag-
The battle didn't last long.
Inside, he was chewing on Count Ascura and Grandfel at the same time.
At this moment, my vision was clearer than ever.
"I hate people like you."
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]… … .
Level 5 has risen to level 72.
You can feel the exponential increase required to level up.
I checked the flickering quest window.
-Hunt the vampires. (in progress) ▲
●Notify that the hunt has begun. (success)
●Let them feel the fear of being hunted. (Proceeding)
As soon as I reached my first goal, the next goal came to my mind.
Let them feel the fear of being hunted.
Indeed, it is a class quest.
'If you're not a demon hunter, you won't even understand.'
Do demons make you feel fear?
I wonder what kind of bullshit this is.
But I had experience as a demon hunter.
It is not for nothing that he is the last demon hunter.
- Fear has played the biggest role in making humans survive so far. Being able to feel fear allowed humans to avoid enemies stronger than themselves. So he was able to survive.
during the quest.
The mental theory that the NPCs were constantly arguing about.
-However, in front of the devil, humans cannot use the emotion of fear that enables them to survive.
What the hell are you talking about then?
I couldn't hear it.
-So, in order to hunt demons, you must overcome your fear. We need to go further and give it back to them. At this moment, you fear that you are being hunted!
I think I know a little bit now.
After that spiritual theory class, a vicious quest followed.
Looking back now, the test of courage continued to make me wonder how I succeeded.
There were quite a few players who gave up there.
Of course, at that time, I had nothing to be afraid of.
It is said that he passed the training with very good grades.
Puff-!
Yeah, it's not the devil that makes me tremble.
sniff
It's Russia's cold Siberian high pressure... … .
.
.
.
And now it was.
I had tea time.
The reason I said I didn't need a teacup.
It was because I was able to manifest the teacup.
I searched for and intervened in the scattered rocks and manifested a teacup using them as materials.
This was also the "magic" I realized after seeing it on Nettube.
It was [alchemy skill] to be precise.
It was the sound of borrowing Grandfel's brain and transforming it into magic, just like 'ignition'.
Just a teacup and heating water.
Even if you've been rolling your head for days.
I felt that the usage was extremely trivial, but... … .
It was good.
Now this warmth is so precious... … .
*
"I have no car for you guys."
… … What? You're not going to drink it?!
Leonie whispered earnestly.
"… … Is he a nettuber?"
all the time—
The guild members shook their heads.
"Then what? is it a rookie? Or a supernova?"
all the time—
The guild members exchanged glances with each other and shook their heads again.
"Then what is that? I am not a ranker."
Leonie frowned.
Are you completely wrong?
But this wasn't his fault.
who would have predicted To think that it was only one player who made the wolf howl pitifully. Besides, the outfit didn't make sense either.
Shuk-
Leonie lowered her head to check her outfit.
Yes, even if it was a low-level rift, it was common for him to properly wear his equipment like himself.
Besides, this rift is infested with demons, right?
It was common sense to wear at least one accessory that increased resistance to abnormal conditions.
however.
'… … suit? Shoes woo woo woo woo ?!'
That was not enough, so the man was holding a teacup.
No matter what situation comes, it seems like you can't give up the teacup.
I was holding it tight with my hand.
"Damn, I don't have a clue."
Leonie was annoyed.
yes, what The world is wide and there are many players.
If there are players like this, there must be players like that.
It was an annoyance with myself.
'I'm ashamed of myself. Fuck.'
Are you saying that those taciturn monsters were terrified in front of that man?
Well, I didn't watch the battle, so I don't know why.
That alone is enough to ignite the competition.
"joy."
What does it matter if you make a sound or not?
Defeating them first, clearing them first is important.
Leonie didn't want to pay attention to the man anymore.
"… … lost again Seed."
… … Of course, the man had been paying attention to this from a while ago.
By this point, I'm starting to wonder.
What the hell is the tea in that cup?
Is it possible to enjoy tea leisurely in such an environment?
'… … Is it delicious?'
Churup-
Leonie swallowed and came to her senses.
-I don't have a car for you guys.
I'm really not going to drink it because it's shameful?!
Leonie turned around and said.
"let's go."
"You said earlier that it would be better for you to join us?"
"it's okay. I changed my mind."
"Ah~ sister, are you upset? Just because you didn't give me tea?"
"Be quite. Didn't I say I wouldn't drink even if I gave it to you?"
"… … when?"
Several guild members looked back at the man and said.
"Wouldn't that be dangerous? You are alone."
"Why don't you ask me to join you? Well, there might be some information that the other side knows too, right?"
"No thanks? Since you are full of confidence, you must have entered the crack wearing a suit and even shoes. Besides, have you seen that cheap one? They don't even give you tea, but they'll give you the information."
"… … What is it, you're upset."
Mr. Kk-
Leonie raised a fist and continued.
"If you do well, you will be as good as me."
"what… … . No way, the level?!"
"huh. Well, it might be one of the rankers who haven't revealed their identities."
The guild members became agitated at Leonie's words.
"Well, since Skal has never properly shown his face… … ."
1st player ranking, Skal.
He was also one of the players shrouded in a veil.
Leonie waved her hand.
"It's done. Think of it as a competitor. It's good to warm up properly. what."
Indeed, Leonie's touch was very blunt.
No matter what happened, nothing came together.
Even the level of Ho-yeol, which is less than level 80.
I also thought of this crack as warming up.
Swaak—!
"!"
A noise that rips through the air.
it was an arrow
When Leonie recognized the sound.
The arrow was already stuck in the shoulder blade of one of the guild members.
"Everyone, get ready for battle! Healers heal the wounded!"
Indeed, Berserker ranked 32nd in the guild rankings.
Although they were ambushed, they skillfully changed their stance.
however… … .
"Very well, chief. There are a lot more than I thought?!"
Red light shining in the dark.
There were too many of those red eyes to count.
"Hawkeye!"
An archer class skill that greatly expands the field of view.
A guild member who checked the surrounding area reported the situation.
"It's a bandit with blood everywhere. I was completely surrounded. By the way, boss... … . Even if they can't do it, I think there will be 200 of them?"
The total number of members of the Berserker Guild is forty-five.
A definite thirteen in terms of head count.
Moreover, the bloodied bandit was a humanoid monster.
It was a difficult thing to deal with.
"Yes, this is what a new update is like!"
"Is it starting in earnest soon?"
"There is no need to bother looking for it. nice."
But Leonie and the Berserker Guild were used to fighting.
The name of the guild was not Berserker or Berserker for nothing.
Leonie raised her twin swords.
"come. Guys."
Once, block the barrage of arrows and charge.
Leonie had planned that.
Even if the number of them is large, the difference in level cannot be ignored.
Tanks should be able to receive enough attacks.
Leonie intended to break through the encirclement by taking advantage of that gap.
'Suffice.'
Leonie made such an estimate.
By the way, wait.
Suddenly, Leonie looked back.
'… … What does he do?'
When I turned my head, there was a man there.
Leonie was shocked.
"Is that really crazy?!"
Even though he must have seen the arrows pouring down.
The man who still clung to the teacup.
*
I raised my teacup and watched the situation.
An arrow pierced the player's shoulder.
Judging by the presence felt from all sides, he was surrounded.
Considering the number, the number of arrows that will be rained down on me is not small.
obviously.
Like the players over there, I had no plate armor to block the arrows, no shield, and no comrades to block them instead.
but that's okay
At that moment, an arrow flew at me.
Shu Shu Shuk—!
I looked at the empty teacup to the bottom.
"It's not bad to enjoy tea outdoors."
It was a well-founded confidence.
The subject of 『Exploration』 is the teacup in your hand.
The process up to 『Interference』 is as smooth as a series of movements.
That's why I "manifested" my magic.
"Even if it was used trivially."
The shape of the teacup he held in his hand changed.
Patter-
Soon, the arrows broke and rained down at his feet.
"It is not insignificant to its power."