Artifact-Devouring Player Chapter 158

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The barrier was built as if it wanted to somehow let people know that this was a special space.

Because it was surrounded by an opaque outer membrane, the interior could not be seen clearly.

Someone’s silhouette was visible.

It’s probably a boss monster.

Since Hyunjeong Corporation has never done a boss monster strategy, there is no internal information at all.

But Sang-Hyeon knew.

Who is inside and what kind of characteristics does the guy have?

‘Werther.’

It is a very tricky boss monster that builds up more destructive power through three stages of transformation.

Since the premise of an attack is always ‘attribute’, if Han Hyeon-jeong is not there, Sang-hyeon cannot attack.

“It looks like the buffs are all full.”

“That’s right. If this keeps up, my stomach is going to explode.”

Sang-Hyeon and Han-Hyeon-Jeong checked the buffs piled up in the buff window.

This is because as you conquer each section of the labyrinth, buffs such as increased attack power, increased skill damage, and mana recovery are accumulated.

It seemed like some kind of device designed to prevent players entering the labyrinth from falling into despair.

Since the final opponent is difficult, it may be a consideration to hope that he has the power and qualifications to do so.

Anyway, looking through the buff details, the destructive power has been increased to twice that of Sang-Hyeon’s level.

If we think about the data from his previous life, where Werther’s level was evaluated as level 450.

It’s a pretty good number to try.

Of course, just because it’s worth a try doesn’t mean it’s safe and a surefire win.

It literally means that you are qualified to stick with it. There is no change in the difficulty level.

“Why did you show up now?”

At that time, Han Hyun-jung suddenly changed the topic to a new one.

At first, Sang-Hyeon didn’t know what he meant, but soon he understood the meaning and burst into laughter.

“That’s right. I wish I had discovered my talent as a player earlier.”

I’ve always thought how much better it would have been if I had returned a little earlier.

The very day the era of players began! If I could go back to that day, it would have been different.

But there is no such thing as an if.

Dreaming of something that could never happen and regretting it is the most foolish thing, Sang-Hyeon thought.

“I felt this while working on the labyrinth this time. Mr. Sang-Hyeon is more than qualified to be a named person.”

“thank you.”

“I wish we had made a chance to fight together a long time ago. To be honest, it was too easy.”

“I was comfortable too. The buff has a really big effect. The increase in damage from the original is huge… … .”

“It’s my bread and butter. Even now, I invest at least 5 hours a day in buffing skill training.”

“Every day?”

“Yes. Whenever I have to go on a business trip abroad, I train even on a chartered plane. I’ve never missed a single day.”

Respect! would be the right word to use in situations like this.

Sang-Hyeon was also always absorbed in training except for days when he was resting.

I thought, as expected, it’s a named person.

They know.

The more time you waste and discard, the more you will fall behind your competitors.

“Please keep a safe distance during the final attack. Don’t overdo it, even if the buff runs out.”

“Are you okay?”

“I’ll have to go in and check if it’s okay, but I won’t let you easily touch Hyun-jung. Instead.”

“yes.”

“Please be careful of any invisible attack methods or traps that I might miss.”

“That’s no problem.”

“Let’s go right away.”

Sang-Hyeon crossed the barrier first and entered the boss area.

At that moment, an unexpected title was activated. It was a title with a simple but meaningful content.

【Those who challenge the riddle】

■ Title Grade: A-Class

■ Title Introduction: When you defeat a boss monster in a labyrinth dungeon.

You can obtain the final experience by multiplying the experience points you have earned by the number rolled on the dice.

“Ugh.”

Sang-Hyeon chuckled.

Luck experience points.

Of course, it is not a losing business.

1 will definitely come out, so the principal will be guaranteed.

However, I just found it funny that some constellation that liked gambling came up with this title.

“There is unconditional resistance to attacks with no attribute. Looking at Werther’s external information window.”

“Yes. So, in some form, there has to be an attribute buff. Or I can use an attribute skill.”

“I’ll try my best to avoid any interruptions. I’ll also help Sang-Hyeon’s skills to create synergy.”

“The battle will not end easily.”

“I don’t plan on eating it raw. Every time I come to the dungeon, I come prepared to die. Don’t worry.”

“I will go!”

Sang-Hyeon immediately rushed forward.

The boss monster ‘Werther’ had the appearance of a young boy. He looked like a 10-year-old child.

He had well-groomed black hair and red eyes and was wearing overalls and a shirt.

“I am sad. I don’t want to lose the labyrinth! That’s why I will kill you to ease my sadness!”

The sight of Werther shouting in anger reminded me of Ivan, whom I had previously confronted.

A guy who arrogantly talks only about things from his own perspective, as if there’s nothing to be afraid of.

◎ The Sorrows of Werther

◎ 30 minutes later, instant death.

‘fu*k.’

I expected there would be a debuff given by the boss monster.

There was a precedent for this in the large-scale campaign with Do Kyung-soo.

But it’s a 30 minute time attack.

It’s not like it’s at a level where it can’t be banished or conquered, but the target of the debuff dies immediately.

There is only one way to remove this debuff: for the caster, Werther, to die.

“Die!”

Without time to think deeply, Werther started throwing something at Sang-hyeon while changing positions.

It was a short spear constructed in the shape of a blazing flame. In magical terms, could it be called a fire spear?

‘fast.’

Berther’s attack style of continuously switching positions and throwing spears of flame was quite threatening.

‘But since they didn’t fly at the same time, it’s possible to respond.’

Sang-Hyeon judged calmly.

It’s true that it was visually confusing, but the point was ultimately the flying spear of flame.

Since the attacks were not simultaneous, there was ample room for a counterattack.

『Counterattack Curtain』

Wheein! Taang!

Sang-Hyeon, who read the timing accurately, kicked away the first projectile that arrived with a counterattack curtain.

Since the counterattack was perfect, the damage delivered to Sang-Hyeon was almost non-existent.

Taang! Taang! Taang!

Every time he unleashed his counterattack curtain, the flame spears that Werther had painstakingly thrown would come back to him.

Werther’s expression became distorted as he was suddenly forced to block or dodge the attack he had launched.

Until just a moment ago, he had a proud and calm expression.

“You’re annoying!”

Before he knew it, his distorted face was covered in wrinkles. It was so distorted that it was unsightly.

After that, several flame spears flew at me, but I blocked them with a counterattack barrier.

However, since it was a skill that consumed 100 stamina, it was not a skill that could be used indefinitely.

‘It is also the player’s ability to organize his repertoire in such a way as to maximize the system’s compensation.’

Sang-Hyeon had a countermeasure.

That’s right.

『Over Psychedelic』

It was an awakening skill that I had been saving.

Because it fully restores stamina upon use, and then restores it again when the duration ends.

“Eight… … !”

Because Sang-Hyeon had perfectly deployed his counterattack curtain eight times, Werther was the first to give up.

In fact, if I had tried a couple more times here, I would have run into problems due to lack of stamina.

However, Werther was not as persistent and lost his first fight with Sang-hyeon.

“I’ll tear it for you!”

Werther ran, kicking the ground.

Seeing his entire body turn red in an instant, it seemed like he had naturally acquired fire resistance.

In this case, using a fire skill like the White Flame skill won’t work at all.

You need to utilize the ice-type buffs or skills called the power of antagonism.

As you go through the worlds, dungeons, and gates of higher and higher level players… … .

There are many situations that need to be considered in battle. Attributes are the most representative example of these.

‘I’m lacking in attribute skills.’

It was a natural progression that brought up points for improvement.

There are many status-related skills, but it is an undeniable fact that there is a lack of skills specialized for attributes.

『Freezing』

Sang-Hyeon immediately casted the Freezing spell.

Attribute correspondence is essential.

◎ Breath of the Glacier

◎ Damage of skills based on the freezing attribute increased by 50%.

Han Hyun-jung cast a buff almost at the same time as casting the skill. At this point, it’s almost like they’re one body.

“asleep!”

Soon he came into conflict with Werther.

『Knockback Burst』

The first response was a knockback burst.

There is no better skill for instantly striking down an opponent who is up close.

Kyaang!

“Tch!”

Werther was unable to kick away Sang-Hyeon’s sharp sword, which he had dug in with precision, and ended up blocking it with both arms.

Just as Sang-Hyeon built a defensive sword, Werther had a defensive barrier that he built by attaching his arms.

‘Just because it’s a boss monster doesn’t mean I have to be careful in judging every situation.’

At that moment, a smile appeared on Sang-Hyeon’s lips. This was because the situation he had most hoped for had occurred.

After seeing Werther being pushed back while Sang-Hyeon was blocking the knockback burst.

『Full Bash』

He took the gamble right away.

Because there is no situation more vulnerable to defense than being pushed back while defending against an opponent’s attack.

Pfft!

The location of the upper body, which had split the space with the sound of a crash, instantly moved to in front of Werther.

and.

Shhhhhhhh!

The attack went in with a thrilling taste. It was a solid blow that gave off a strong feeling of flesh being cut.

“Ugh!”

I’m really stiff.

Werther, who had been moving briskly just a moment ago, stopped moving completely.

This gave Sang-Hyeon time to attack freely.

Boss monsters rarely inflict abnormal status effects, but in the end, it’s a battle of probabilities.

Even if there is a low probability, once you get hit, the probability the target perceives has to be 100%.

‘I like the buff.’

Additional attribute buffs kept coming in.

Just from this, I could feel how much mana Han Hyun-jung had.

It will be at least 4,000 or more.

Attribute buffs consume a lot of mana not only to give them, but also to maintain them.

Breaking liquid! Breaking liquid! Breaking liquid!

Sang-Hyeon mixed in his acceleration skills and cut down Werther more quickly.

However, the main skills, including the life-saving combo, have not been used yet.

After all, Werther’s current appearance as a young boy is ultimately only ‘Stage 1’.

As expected.

Phew! Phew! Phew!

Werther, who was brutally cut to pieces by Sang-Hyeon’s sword strike like a tofu stew, and whose blood was sprayed everywhere.

“Kuaaaah!”

It flew into the air at the same time as the invincible curtain wrapped around its body and soon began to evolve.

Evolution stage 2.

It was the moment when he became young Werther.

and.

◎ Resistance to non-attribute attacks

◎ Ignores all attacks that are not granted attributes.

◎ Long-range attack resistance

◎ Ignores all attacks made from outside a 10m radius.

“빌어먹을 새끼.”

A new resistance option has been added that will allow Sang-Hyeon to spit out curses.

It was a forced approach.