Chapter 819
The bear-wolves were gray wolves with a lot of fur, and they had a body length of around three meters . The first impression one would have of a bear-wolf was that it was a very threatening ‘big wolf’ . However, people would soon realize this was a big misunderstanding after seeing its thick paws . The bear-wolf wasn’t just about size . The destructive power of its paws was more like that of a bear .
The bear-wolf was struck by the White Tiger Sword’s pillar and flew up five meters . At first, it was confused by the power and instinctually rotated into a position to gain acceleration . This was a near explosive move . The bear-wolf borrowed the power of gravity, and its hundreds of kilograms fell toward Mercedes’ face . It was an instant cast skill that couldn’t be avoided by humans or even elves .
However, Mercedes avoided it with relative ease . Her insight and experiences allowed her to read the attack easily . Therefore, she narrowly avoided the bear-wolf’s linked skills .
“ . . . !”
As Mercedes avoided it, the bear-wolf used the wolf’s agility to place a paw on the ground and did a wheel spin . The perfect conversion of the bear-wolf’s missed attack aimed at the defenseless Mercedes . Mercedes sensed the attack late, so she gave up on counter-attacking and instead secured a safe distance away from the bear-wolf .
Grrrr . . .
Perhaps it was to gain leverage to leap forward . . . ? The bear-wolf bent forward with its chest close to the ground .
‘I think it will spin .
Mercedes recalled the bear-wolf’s body structure and agility, using it to predict the power of the next attack . She held the White Tiger Sword in one hand and another sword in the other . This was the moment when the legendary knight went all out against a monster .
Ttang! Ttang! Grid couldn’t hide his embarrassment as he almost finished repairing the portable furnace .
“What type of monster is that?”
Grid imagined himself in the situation that Mercedes had just been in . He might’ve been able to avoid the first strike, but he likely wouldn’t have been able to escape the pivoted paw that followed immediately afterward and would be thrown into the air . Grid would’ve ended up being battered .
‘Kraugel wasn’t exaggerating . ’
Sword Saint Kraugel had called the bear-wolf ‘strong’ and said that they wouldn’t be easy to hunt . How could a field mob be a threat? Grid had jokingly thought this at the time . However, he now realized it was true . If Grid hadn’t brought Mercedes here, he wouldn’t have been able to raise the level of his Overgeared Skeletons alone . He wouldn’t be able to control the Overgeared Skeletons while hunting the bear-wolves at the same time .
Beniyaru’s admiring murmur entered his ears, “Going up against an ancient species . . . ”
“Ancient species?”
“I am referring to beasts or organisms that have been present since the beginning of the world tree’s existence . The bear-wolves are one of them . The damage they suffered during the elves’ thousands of years of history hasn’t been severe, but for a human to be facing them…”
One person was dealing with the bear-wolf alone . She even seemed to have room to breathe .
‘Truly a legend . . . ’ Beniyaru was reminded of the half-elf Povia, the legendary archer . Then Beniyaru returned to her senses when she heard the bear-wolf’s piercing scream . The bear-wolf had started spinning like a spinning top . It had expected to mangle Mercedes with its sharp claws, only for the situation to reverse . As its front paws were pierced by Mercedes’ twin swords, the bear-wolf howled . The White Tiger Sword’s rapidly rising weight pushed down on the bear-wolf’s heavy body .
[There will be a one-second penalty in the recovery of the White Tiger Sword . ]
This was the moment when the fatal disadvantage of the White Tiger was revealed . Mercedes couldn’t retrieve the White Tiger Sword that was pressing on the bear-wolf . At this moment . . .
“Haaap!” Mercedes’ two swords shone . She swung the other sword in her hand, leaving the White Tiger Sword in the bear-wolf . Then just as she was about to deal the finishing blow, she stopped . Mercedes was reminded of her mission . Her role was to attract the bear-wolf’s attention, not hunt it . The finishing blow . . .
Clack! Clack clack!
That was for Randy and the Overgeared Skeletons to do . They unleashed an onslaught on the bear-wolf but the damage naturally wasn't high . The Overgeared Skeletons only decreased the bear-wolf’s health by one, while Randy turned into Grid but could only deal damage in the thousands .
The bear-wolf jumped up, not even seeing the Overgeared Skeletons and Randy who were sticking close to it . It only rushed at Mercedes . This was like watching a bullfighter and a bull . As requested by Grid, Mercedes’ drew the wolf’s aggro .
Ttang! Ttang! The repair of the portable furnace was coming to an end . Grid determined that the bear-wolf didn’t have much health left and began shouting orders, “Okay! Go!”
He was looking forward to the Overgeared Skeletons and Randy getting experience . In particular, he wondered what would happen once the Overgeared Skeletons reached level 100 . Would their stats awaken like players? Additionally, would there be the concept of a promotion like how ordinary skeletons might become skeleton warriors or magicians? Grid had extremely high expectations for the Overgeared Skeletons .
There was a loud noise as forest trees broke and collapsed . At first, it was hundreds of meters away . Then it got closer and closer . A giant tree behind Mercedes fell down, and a new bear-wolf appeared . It pushed through all the trees in its way with extremely developed shoulder muscles and swung its paws at Mercedes .
Only five minutes had passed since the first bear-wolf appeared . It was okay up to here . Mercedes handled the first and second bear-wolves without much difficulty . She grabbed the aggro with constant damage, allowing the Overgeared Skeletons and Randy to concentrate on hunting . However, the situation became somewhat urgent after the third bear-wolf appeared .
“Ugh . . . !”
The three bear-wolves acted together like systematically trained soldiers . They attacked Mercedes relentlessly from every direction, and she was wounded for the first time . The bear-wolves became stronger every time their number increased . Still, Grid wasn’t worried . He believed in the legendary knight .
“White Tiger’s Attitude . ” Mercedes used the skill of the White Tiger Sword at 100% .
[White Tiger’s Attitude]
[Acquires the attitude of the White Tiger .
Attack power and movement are reduced by 80% and defense is increased by 198% .
Skill Mana Cost: 17 per second .
Skill Cooldown Time: 30 minutes . ]
The now more durable Mercedes endured the pincer attacks of the three bear-wolves . Her swordsmanship was optimized for defense . Grid finally finished repairing the portable furnace and put the white phosphorus wood inside . Then the temperature rose .
[You have defeated a bear-wolf . ]
It happened when the fourth bear-wolf appeared . In other words, the first bear-wolf turned to grey 20 minutes after it appeared . The rewards far exceeded Grid’s expectations .
[The level of Overgeared Skeleton One has risen!]
[The level of Overgeared Skeleton One has risen . . . ]
[The level of Overgeared Skeleton One . . . ]
[The level of Overgeared Skeleton One . . . ]
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
[The level of Overgeared Skeleton Two has risen!]
[The level of Overgeared Skeleton Two has risen . . . ]
[The level of Overgeared Skeleton Two . . . ]
[The level of Overgeared . . . ]
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
[Doppelganger Randy’s level has risen!]
[Doppelganger Randy’s level has risen . . . ]
. . . . . .
The Overgeared Skeletons gained a huge 14 levels while Randy gained three levels! Was that all?
[39,000,100 experience has been acquired . ]
As the master of Randy and the Overgeared Skeletons, Grid also gained experience . It was only a fraction of the experience, but it was still a considerable amount .
‘It is worth the long hunt . ’
This was as expected of the hunting ground Kraugel recommended . Grid commanded Mercedes, “Keep the number of bear-wolves to two!”
“Yes!”
In any case, the bear-wolves constantly appeared every five minutes . There was no need to play with three or more bear-wolves at the same time . Mercedes received Grid’s order and showed her power for the first time . The ground around Mercedes shook due to White Tiger’s Cry .
[White Tiger’s Cry Lv . 1]
[Creates an earthquake with a radius of 5 meters .
All objects within range are subjected to a ‘loss of balance’ status and a 13% reduction in defense, evasion, and accuracy . If the target is using a spell or skill, casting is forcibly canceled .
Mana Consumption: 1,500
Skill Cooldown Time: 10 minutes . ]
The bear-wolves stumbled! They wanted to resist the loss of balance with their innate athleticism, but Mercedes didn’t miss this gap . A storm of sword energy swallowed up the bear-wolves .
Ttang! Ttang!
Grid watched Mercedes’ movements . He intended to design an armor and shield optimized for her . However, there was something he had to make sure of first .
“Mercedes!”
“Yes!”
“Collect all the loot from the bear-wolves and give them to me later!”
“Yes!”
The bear-wolves’ cries kept echoing through the forest as the hunt continued . Grid’s experience increased by 0 . 5% and the Overgeared Skeletons reached level 100 even though Grid wasn’t involved in hunting at all! Then . . .
[Overgeared Skeletons One and Two have received their first stats awakening!]
The Overgeared Skeletons’ stats were awakened at level 100, just like the players’ . Furthermore . . .
[Overgeared Skeletons One and Two can be upgraded . Please select the desired class . ]
Upgrades were also available . Grid’s expectations for the Overgeared Skeletons were perfectly met . What would be the secondary classes of the plain skeletons? Grid’s heart thumped as he looked excitedly at the class list rising in front of him .
Clack! Clack clack!
Were they aware of their own growth? Overgeared Skeletons One and Two were also excited . They held hands with each other and danced around .
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