Artifact-Devouring Player Chapter 35

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“Silent Ring”

■ Artifact Grade: Platinum

■ Artifact Introduction: This ring, filled with silently devouring spirits, has an oddly excellent ability to gather mana.

■ Special Effect: Mana Reflux

■ Just by wearing the ring, you can greatly increase your mana recovery by up to 4 times the original amount.

However, this is only possible on a moonlit night in the dungeon. During the day, it is reduced to twice the level.

“It was the same with the dog and wolf before, why is it always night? It’s not like it’s some kind of darkening route… … .”

Sang-Hyeon let out a loud noise.

Of course, I felt good.

It is true that the Inquisitor type players are less dependent on mana than the Magic or Archer type players.

But ultimately, the driving force that makes up the skill mechanism is mana. It is a prerequisite.

Moreover, mana consumption was low when using skills specialized for inspection, but not in other cases.

Sang-Hyeon had no intention of living an ordinary life as a prosecutor like before. In other words, he intended to increase his expandability.

In that case, you will eventually have no choice but to equip various skills or abilities, and your dependence on mana will also increase.

So, from a long-term perspective, the mana flow was more valuable than gaining a thousand troops.

I was just so grateful that the Death Knight dropped this artifact so timely.

Sang-Hyeon immediately started synchronizing his mana and started eating the artifact.

Then, a few red, well-spread fleshy patches appeared on the table. They smelled like game… … .

“It’s kobold meat. It looks like the flesh is at its freshest before it starts to rot.”

It was meat that Sang-Hyeon could recognize well. It is a food that no one eats now, but in the future, it will become a food that cannot be eaten because it is not available. It took place around 2040.

Crunch, crunch. Ugh, ugh.

Sang-Hyeon ate the meat without any change in expression.

Every time I chewed, a meaty juice full of a gamey flavor came out, but it wasn’t enough to change my expression.

It was better than the larvae or grubs you inevitably end up eating when you get an artifact from an insect-type monster.

“… … Is the loss of taste from the orange moth caterpillar I ate last time still affecting me?”

Sang-Hyeon tilted his head at the feeling of his tongue being too calm. Anyway, the meal ended like that.

Now, Mana Flow will always remain in effect. The values ​​will change depending on day and night conditions.

“Whew! Let’s go and rest for a bit.”

Sang-Hyeon sat down in his seat.

It was because my physical strength was rapidly depleted due to the influence of psychedelics, and I suddenly felt tired.

Silence, silence, silence.

I can’t even count how many times I repeated the word ‘silence’ in my head inside this dungeon.

The silence of the dungeon was so oppressive that the very word silence gave me PTSD.

“The boss monster, Archlich, will be even worse. The Death Knight is just a taste.”

Sang-Hyeon smiled bitterly as he thought of the large mountain that still remained.

Of course, the rewards were more than enough to justify the difficulty.

If there are no variables, you are guaranteed to obtain one B-class title the moment Archlich dies. This is because killing him is the recipe for the B-class title.

The Lucky Day title I had previously earned was also a title I had earned through a recipe I had discovered in my previous life.

The same goes for titles related to Archlich. If you kill him, you will definitely be given the title.

The variable is that you cannot obtain it because the title quota has been used up, but isn’t it true that even in Korea, this dungeon has not been cleared?

“Anyway, just by getting that title, your mana will increase by 100, or more. And you’ll definitely get an option related to silence.”

Motivation is enough.

The system provides greater rewards, especially when you overcome a mountain that others have not been able to overcome.

This is what players call the first-time privilege.

Giving out excessive rewards to those who succeed in conquering the area for the first time.

Because of this, the gap between the leading player and the chasing player increases as time passes.

Of course, Sang-Hyeon was the latter in his previous life. Even in that latter position, he was at the very back.

“Jeron D.K. I guess we’ll meet that guy someday.”

Sang-Hyeon thought of a man. He was the silent wizard, Jerron Dekay, a British national.

Jerone, who was called Silence itself, was adept at creating vast areas of silence and slaughtering people with magical skills.

Do Kyung-soo, the black devil?

In front of Jeron, Do Kyung-soo is only for domestic use. Now Jeron is already active on the world stage.

“When I think about it this way, I really do have a long way to go. I guess it’s a blessing that there are so many guys I have to catch up with.”

Sang-Hyeon nodded while asking himself. Now that I am constantly motivated, it is good enough.

Because in my previous life, I lived in resignation, without dreams or hopes like this. That won’t happen in this life.

* * *

The advance continued.

Combat against multiple monsters was carefully avoided due to the pressure of silence.

It was also a matter of physical strength management.

This is because I ate all the combat rations I brought, so I only filled my stomach with fruits that I could find in the dungeon.

Since it wasn’t grain or meat, there were some areas where it was relatively less potent.

What Sang-Hyeon was most satisfied with during the process of moving and fighting was that his skills had improved considerably.

Even though it was a dungeon designed for players around level 120, it was still good enough for solo play.

If you think about it, the battle itself would have been easier if the premise of being silenced had not been established.

This dungeon is difficult because skills are sealed by silence, and Sang-Hyeon has blocked any possibility.

The level has risen considerably.

And when they reached the area where the boss monster, Archlich, was located, Sang-Hyeon filled his stomach for the last time.

After finishing preying on all sorts of fruits and even the meat obtained by killing old wolves that were drifting through the dungeon.

Before the battle, Sang-Hyeon checked the status window for inspection.

■ Level: 68

■ Title: 10

■ Constellation: Goddess of Fortune

■ Status Status

[Strength 250 / Stamina 109 / Agility 83 / Mana 71 / Luck 249 / Evasion 33 / Defense 65]

[Undistributed points: 0]

“If I do well, I can get all stats to 100 before reaching level 100.”

All stats are 100.

This refers to all stats from strength to defense exceeding 100. It is usually considered a difficult level.

This is because you need to wear artifacts evenly and distribute points well.

In fact, the bigger problem is that having all stats at 100 means that no single stat can stand out.

Players usually call them ‘junk characters’, meaning players who are ambiguous and useless.

But Sang-Hyeon was different.

Isn’t this a form where the basic strength of the test has been greatly improved while the overall foundation has been laid?

In addition, strength 250 is a stat that can be surpassed only when the player is at least level 130 and has several artifacts equipped.

Considering the current level, it was a state of overpower that was completely unbalanced.

If there was a formula to adjust the level according to the stats, it would have been at least level 160.

Because I have steadily raised my luck stat and other stats without any shortcomings.

at that time.

≪The fact that the unpleasant smell of a creature is vibrating here means that there is an unauthorized person.≫

A low, deep voice was heard.

To be exact, it felt like a kind of telepathy transmitted not through the voice but through the mind. No interpretation was needed.

“… … .”

≪I am a being that is constantly learning and developing. I will destroy you with all my might, chew on your brain, and fill in your lack of knowledge.≫

“Oh, was that your original concept?”

The concept of eating a person’s brain and absorbing their knowledge is a bizarre concept often seen in comics and animation.

But I felt uneasy seeing Arkrich in that form.

≪I will make you feel the despair of challenging an insurmountable wall and an unclimbable mountain.≫

“Are you fighting with words?”

I just drank the last vitality potion. Now that the battle has started, I won’t have time to drink potions.

The Arch Lich that Sang-Hyeon has identified is a wizard who specializes in extreme attacks.

This could also be seen as the first time that he had ever fought a proper battle against the magical world.

The reason I fought Choi Young-cheol before was because Choi Young-cheol’s skills were lacking to the point where it could be called a battle.

‘Title. Silence. And the magic stone that you can get as a side effect, and if you’re lucky, hidden stats or skills that you can add.’

I strengthened my resolve by thinking about the generous rewards I would receive if I took down Arkrich.

‘If you make a mistake, you really die.’

Archlich’s skill is at least two levels higher than that of the Death Knight, who was the mid-boss monster.

In terms of level, he was over 170. He was definitely not an opponent that Sang-Hyeon could afford to be at ease with.

Especially since he was a wizard who could freely use silence skills, it was twice as difficult.

Tata tatata!

Sang-Hyeon started running towards the bushes in front of him.

Perhaps, if you push through the bushes, you will come across a wide plain. This is the battlefield of Arkreach.

Ironically, the moment when you can take the initiative and strike first is right at the start of the battle.

Unless you are using magic all the time, the magic world usually requires a separate warm-up period in the beginning.

≪Lightning Field.≫

Arkrich met eyes with Sang-Hyeon, who emerged from the bushes, and immediately took the first action.

Lightning field.

It was a magic that targeted the lower body of the target with electric current magic that flew very low along the ground.

Once hit, your lower body will become paralyzed and you will be forced to stop temporarily. Similar to stiffness.

“Haat!”

Sang-Hyeon jumped with all his might and launched himself into the air. This was a much more effective method than blocking or dodging to the side.

Drop!

The string of electricity stretched forward, cutting through the spot where Sang-Hyeon’s knee had just been. The evasion was successful.

Sang-Hyeon briefly moved the greatsword he was holding with both hands to his left hand, then took out the longsword from his waist with his right hand.

『Demon Bash』

And with the power of Demon Bash, he hurled it straight at Archlich. Throwing spears, throwing swords. It was Sang-Hyeon’s specialty.

It didn’t matter to Sang-Hyeon whether he could block that longsword or not.

It’s a question of whether or not time is being taken away. The best answer for the other person is to avoid it…

Choosing the convenience of finishing a situation in place rather than the hassle of moving around busily is a characteristic of a wizard!

≪Shield.≫

‘I knew it.’

Archer chose the easiest path. Sang-Hyeon was already preparing his next attack at the same time.

Full charge.

The body, with sufficient inertia, slid once more and led the direction of the upper body above the ground.

Teeing!

Immediately, the longsword blocked by Archlich’s shield bounced off and flew into the sky.

But at that time, Sang-Hyeon’s charging also ended amply.

Pfft!

Sang-Hyeon’s body blinked and closed the distance in an instant. The heavy greatsword struck Ark Lich’s shield with the energy contained in its full charge.

Kuddeung!

There was a blast of wind, or the sound of a shield bursting.

It wasn’t the typical sound of breaking glass, but rather the sound of a heavy stone wall collapsing. It was a thick shield.

But the shield was broken and Sang-Hyeon expected a successful first-hand exchange.

≪The trick of a microbe is obvious.≫

‘There’s one more shield?’

But my expectations were wrong.

≪This is the difference and eye level between me and an insignificant creature≫

“Now that you’ve started, you bald, tight-fisted wizard. Don’t show off just because you stopped it once.”

Sang-Hyeon’s fighting spirit boiled over.

okay.

This is more like a boss monster.