On the Versailles Continent, the citizens and priests began to speak.
“Have you heard of Emperor Geihar? He was the first emperor of the Ahreupen Empire that united the whole Versailles Continent. Anyone who has studied history would recognize him.”
“The Archmage Seulroeo, they say he would use any means and methods to achieve his ambition. The Matam Wizards are even talking about him and remaining records say he was a genius. There are also rumors about him that say he was the key to the collapse of the Niflheim Empire.”
“Wasn’t there a reason that gave him no choice but to do so?”
“You got to believe this. There is a land where only the courageous can go! In it there is a monster that possesses a very powerful weapon. This will definitely cause a huge disaster… and the only one who can stop it is a single Sculptor.”
Dwarves, Elves, and Fairy warriors were summoned. They were preparing for an expedition to go to Las Phalanx.
“If he fails that monster which threatens our peace will definitely begin to move. Dwarves bear arms for battle.”
“Elven Archers make preparations for battle, we will show them the true power of the fire spirits.”
Videos of the movements of Dwarves and Elven race were posted at the Royal Road homepage.
And with just closing the eyes players will be able to see what is happening within the Versailles Continent.
Weed’s adventure was definitely becoming a hot topic in the continent.
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You have become the first discoverer of Inferno Dungeon.
Benefits:
2,100 Fame increase.
For a week, experience and item drop rate are doubled.
The first monster hunted will have the highest possibility of dropping rare items.
“Woah!”
Weed let out a surprised cry.
The Fame it gave out was ridiculously high.
“What the hell!? Just how dangerous is this dungeon to award such high Fame?”
It can be guessed that the next area will be quite formidable even with the summoned undead.
“Nevertheless, it is best to earn money while one is still young since that money will be useful when you grow old.”
Weed ordered his subordinates to move forward.
The internal passage of the dungeon was wide enough to be able to fit multiple troops.
Flames were gushing forth underneath the ground and were reflected by the cave walls creating a marvellous sight.
“Walk carefully and go through there.”
Weed took the right path were the flames are coming out while Seoyoon took the left side.
With this small act Seoyoon was very grateful towards Weed’s consideration.
But it was actually far from the truth, the motive was quite different from how a gentleman acts toward a woman.
‘There’s no way I’m taking the left side of the path. Who knows when a monster will come out there.’
Instinctive reflex for self-preservation!
The fire resistance Weed gained was quite high so that level of flame is still tolerable.
On the walls of the cave there were a lot of crystals, agates, and garnets.
Although classified as jewels, they were of the inexpensive and the common kind.
“This is a good place for making sculptures.”
Weed lingered for awhile looking at the wall.
“Soft skinned humans have come here!”
“I smell the rotting stench of the undead!”
On the other side of the passage, 6 large-sized Inferno Knights came out running and shouting.
The Inferno Knights were much larger than a Barbarian and their height rivals that of the Ogres and they were brandishing their swords.
Every time they took a step the dungeon shakes a little.
Weed immediately began to issue commands.
“Chaos Warriors, attack!”
The 20 high class undead was given an order to attack.
The risk was dangerously high since they were engaged in a close distance battle.
“The rest of you keep watch and prepare to retreat!”
Think before you leap, it is best to confirm whether a persimmon is ripe before taking a bite.
If the undead cannot match the Inferno Knights in the battle then they will be used as scapegoats for retreating.
Tori and Van Hawk did not join the battle instead they were on standby.
‘If we’re going to be chased by those monsters then I’ll use them to buy some time.’
The Chaos Warriors that were made from the Animate Dead skill made use of their teleportation to keep out of the Inferno Knight’s line of sight.
They also use their axes to deal damage.
And of course, those axes were equipments that came from Weed’s backpack.
In order to enhance the power of the undead Weed made them equip powerful weapons!
“Grrrr, abominable Chaos Warriors!”
“These rotting undead are annoying.”
The ongoing fierce battle between the undead and the Inferno Knights only irritated Weed.
Since the Step 4 undead summoning magic creates superior undead which has high intelligence but the most they could do in the battle right now was just simply to avoid.
Using his tremendous leadership over the undead Weed had thought of something to use against these strong monsters.
One bold plan.
A battle of attrition.
There were a lot of undead that Weed commanded directly, they were chosen to play an active role.
With repetitive battles these undead continue to learn.
The elite undead taught by Weed continue to annoy the Inferno Knights and pushes them back.
This was due to their numbers which were considerably much higher compared to the engaged high level monsters.
“Among the Chaos Warriors there are those whose decays are getting worse. Seems like the Chaos Warriors are starting to wear out.”
From observing the battle he had arrived at a conclusion.
Noticing such details are not that difficult for Weed.
“Tori, Van Hawk, what are you doing? Don’t just stand there, go and fight!”
“Understood master.”
Weed, being their owner, scolded them without remorse even though he originally ordered them to standby and prepare for retreat.
Van Hawk and Tori immediately rushed to join the fight.
While the two engage the Inferno Knights in a pincer attack Geumini was given an order as well.
“Shoot them with arrows from here.”
“Golgolgol!”
Golden Bird also participated in the battle and using its incredibly fast speed it was able to deal an attack at the vital spot of an Inferno Knight.
Seoyoon pulled out her sword and decided to join the battle as well.
Weed, not participating in the battle directly, started to curse the enemies.
Then one of the Chaos Warrior was defeated and the mana used to maintain it was recovered.
“Have to make them last a little longer.”
Relaxing while observing others battle, this was the privilege granted to the Wizard and Cleric class.
“Their large size sure isn’t just for show.”
Suddenly the marks engraved in the Inferno Knights’ armors started to shine and due to this they gained a great increase in defense.
With their excellent defense and high stature it was even more necessary to exercise caution in hunting them.
Though they were now mostly weakened due to Weed’s curse magic.
“This battle is rather long.”
8 minutes have now passed!
The Inferno Knights were getting tired and Weed’s mana has been depleted.
Large amount of mana was needed to resurrect the undead and the Chaos Warriors continue to deplete their mana every time they use teleportation.
The undead, Seoyoon and the others have now started to encircle the Inferno Knights creating a wall.
With Golden Bird luring one of them away the hunt had slightly become easy.
“Have to end this battle quickly. Chaos Warriors, seven of the bravest of you go and interject that Inferno Knight.”
Weed being the Lord of the undead commanded them with great charisma.
The Chaos Warriors that were pointed out by the Fallen Saint’s Staff and Bar Khan’s Tome were greatly honored and started teleporting immediately towards the isolated Inferno Knight.
“Corpse Explosion!”
Kwagwagwang!
Chaos Warriors that showed great valour and loyalty towards Weed were rewarded with an order to explode!
Using Corpse Explosion on the corpse of high level monsters would definitely result to high destructive power.
A bright red pillar of fire was erected from the ground up to the ceiling in just an instant!
Finally with the collapsed of the enemies formation Weed gave out a short and precise order.
“Kill it!”
Everyone concentrated their attack on the badly damaged Inferno Knight.
Due to the death of a comrade the Inferno Knights are now in a state of fear.
Curse magic effects are enhanced by 35%.
All resistance are now reduced by 60%.
Aggression is lowered but will be more focused on defending.
Only four out of the remaining enemies did not succumb to fear.
Weed focused his curse magic on the ones that entered a state of fear and launched a concentrated attack on them one at a time.
Weed did not conceal his joy whenever he catches the items he saw falling.
- You have levelled up.
- Your Fame has increased by 6.
- Necromancer’s skill proficiency has increased.