The Last Adventurer Chapter 23

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Chapter 8. Unique Items (1)

One.

There were many reasons why adventurers were excited about the appearance of the Mystic Gate.

First of all, most adventurers, that is, ordinary adventurers, were excited about the fact that they could go on adventures so conveniently.

Before the Mystic Gate appeared, it was extremely difficult for adventurers to go on proper adventures.

But veteran adventurers were different.

“Beyond the Mystic Gate, there are monsters and items you’ve never seen in Maple World.”

They were excited about the unknown that could only be encountered beyond the Mystic Gate.

And that was as it should be.

‘The unknown is an adventurer’s romance.’

Because venturing into the unknown that no one has ever been able to reach, that was the true romance of an adventurer.

‘But in war, the unknown is a nightmare.’

The problem was the moment when a monster jumped out from beyond the Mystic Gate.

There were many people in Maple World, adventurers, hunters, and the Knights of Signus, and among them, there were many incredibly strong people.

Among them, there were some who displayed amazing abilities beyond their abilities when fighting monsters.

But it wasn’t simply because of their individual strength.

‘Knowledge is power.’

It was thanks to the accumulated experience and knowledge.

The experience and knowledge accumulated from hunting monsters for hundreds and thousands of years has enabled him to display abilities beyond his capabilities.

On the contrary, in front of someone without that experience and knowledge, I was able to collapse much more easily than I had expected.

Maple World was like that.

Adventurers, knights, and hunters that we trusted were helplessly defeated by unknown monsters.

“Green Hob?”

The green hob that appeared before my eyes was also like that.

It wasn’t a monster that didn’t exist in Maple World.

However, it was a monster that was really hard to see in Maple World. There were only a handful of adventurers who knew about it.

“Yes, it’s the green hob.”

But El Palm knew that green hob.

“strong.”

with pleasure.

“More than any other adventurer warrior here.”

What a terrifying monster that guy is.

“And don’t swarm them. That one’s probably the vanguard. There’ll be at least ten more.”

So I understood.

‘That’s why no one has been able to conquer this place.’

Green Hob was a very intelligent monster, especially when it came to combat.

In fact, I had to think of him as a veteran adventurer.

This means that it is on a different level from monsters that just fight ignorantly.

‘They are so smart that they even set traps.’

Even Green Hob knew how to set traps that were crude but effective enough.

‘The bastard is already aware of the adventurers who have entered here. But these adventurers are different.’

On the other hand, the adventurers who came here are now forced to fight each other to the death because of trolling.

‘Eventually annihilated.’

It was only natural that the results would be disastrous.

The bigger problem came next.

‘After that, Hob would have secured the items of the adventurers here.’

The adventurers who come here are each recognized for their abilities by their respective groups, and are armed with very powerful items.

What if such armament had passed on to Green Hob?

From then on, it wasn’t at an awkward level.

Above all, El Palm knew.

‘The second person to enter the 100-person Mystic Gate has become to retrieve the items.’

Adventurers who entered the failed Mystic Gate did not want adventure.

For Green Hob, it seems like an even easier prey to deal with.

‘It’s okay now, though.’

Of course, El Palm didn’t think much of it.

What was important now was not to figure out the circumstances surrounding his return to the past.

There is one thing that is important.

Can El Palm and Divo catch that green hob?

The worry about him didn’t last long.

“Divo.”

“Yes, boss.”

El Palm had already made up his mind the moment he saw Green Hob.

“It’s not one minute.”

“Can I hold out any longer? Just try something… … .”

“no.”

“yes?”

“Just hold on for 30 seconds.”

2.

Easy!

A green-skinned green hob, similar to a human but with long ears and a nose, was walking through the reeds, snorting harshly.

Its appearance was completely different from that of a normal monster.

Easy!

Green Hob was very cautious and quiet.

The way he tried to somehow reduce his presence was closer to that of a skilled hunter than a monster.

At that moment, Green Hob’s steps stopped.

Sniff sniff!

Soon, Green Hob, who had been snorting like a pig, turned his head with his eyes rolling.

Then it appeared.

Phew!

The blade of the polearm slams down like a bolt of lightning towards Green Hob’s head.

It was a flawless surprise attack.

Green Hob’s head was so good that it deserved to be smashed on the day of the polearm.

But Green Hob took out his longsword and struck Polearm with it.

Kaang!

A loud cracking noise erupted.

Bam!

At the same time, beyond the sound of the iron, the sound of the adventurer, Divo, gnashing his teeth as he swung his polearm could be heard.

‘crazy!’

It was only one attack, but Devo realized.

‘This kid is no joke, right?’

The fact that the green hob in front of you is a warrior that surpasses even the most veteran adventurer warrior.

The results of the workshop just a little while ago were shocking.

‘Strength is strength.’

Devo struck down the polearm.

Of course, the force of that heavy polearm striking down was on a completely different level than when a sword was struck down. It was like a huge boulder falling on my head.

But Green Hob blocked the ambush with just one longsword.

To be exact, it wasn’t blocked.

‘Technology is no joke.’

Kicked out.

As I said before, it was like kicking a boulder that was falling on your head to the side.

gulp!

At that moment, Devo’s throat became dry.

It was because I knew.

‘come.’

Since the surprise attack had failed, we now had to confront Green Hob head on.

Easy!

As expected, Green Hob took up his longsword and closed the distance with Divo.

Attempted close combat.

It was a wise choice.

‘Damn, smart kid.’

In other words, it was a disadvantageous situation for Devo.

Because a weapon like a polearm was never advantageous against an opponent wielding a longsword, especially one who was stronger.

Normally, it would be better to discard the polearm and take up a shield instead.

But Debo didn’t do that.

“come!”

He willingly took up polearms and fought against the green hob.

There were two reasons.

‘If I can’t catch this, I’ll quit being an adventurer and open a bar.’

One is that if you can’t even do this much, if you’re too scared to take on this level of adventure, then there’s no point in being an adventurer.

Of course, the second reason was the biggest.

“I am the hero of Polarm, Diboda!”

I was confident.

I have the confidence to take on the monster in front of me while holding a polearm.

And it wasn’t vague confidence.

Shhh!

Devo, he thrust his polearm like a spear at the approaching green hob.

Shhh!

That too, quickly and accurately, towards the head of the approaching Green Hob.

Krrrr!

Green Hob, surprised by the attack, stopped walking hurriedly and rolled to the side.

Divo followed the rolling green hob.

This time it was a stab, and Green Hob, unable to properly prepare for the attack, rolled around on the floor.

Fususu!

The green hob rolled over again and the reeds fell.

This was Devo’s plan.

‘Just betting won’t do.’

Polishing the stab.

Of course, it wasn’t a skill that could be learned just because one wanted to. It usually took years to learn how to properly use a polearm.

But Devo was no ordinary talent.

With only a short amount of training, Devo has become skilled enough to produce effective results against Green Hob.

He showed himself to be a genius.

The results before my eyes were the proof.

However, this only means that valid results are obtained, and it does not mean that one can achieve the ability to overwhelm the Green Hob with just a few days of training.

Above all, Green Hob was a clever monster.

Krrrr!

In the midst of Devo’s repeated attacks, Green Hob quickly read the timing and took action the moment he read it.

Shhh!

The moment I dodged Divo’s stab, I used the moment Divo tried to retrieve the polearm he had stabbed me with to get my body up.

Krrrr!

After that, I aimed at Devo with my longsword in front of me.

Seeing that, Divo couldn’t easily continue his offensive.

Because if you stab wrongly while reading the timing, it’s obvious that you’ll get counterattacked.

Above all, the green hob was much more powerful.

If they confront each other head-on, a battle of strength will begin, and it’s obvious who will win.

In fact, if we fight like this, it was already decided who would win.

‘If we fight head on, I will lose.’

Debo also knew that fact.

‘Well, whatever.’

But I wasn’t worried.

’40 seconds.’

Because everything is ready.

“boss!”

Whirlyrick!

The moment Devo shouted, a rope suddenly flew like a snake and wrapped itself around Green Hob’s neck.

Ugh!

A gasp escaped Green Hob’s lips at the sudden attack.

Because the experience of being strangled is one that no living creature can adapt to.

On the contrary, Green Hob instinctively moved. He grabbed the rope that was choking his neck and tore it with his hands.

The rope was tightly wrapped around Green Hob’s neck, but Green Hob’s strength was much stronger.

Because of this, the rope came loose easily.

Huhuhu!

Green Hob instinctively began to inhale with all his might.

At that moment, a wad of poison appeared in front of Green Hob’s nose, and of course, Green Hob inhaled the wad of poison.

Without leaving a speck of dust behind.

Keeeeek!

Green Hob, who had inhaled the poisonous substance, vomited blood in an instant.

It wasn’t an instant death.

“young.”

However, there was only one outcome that Green Hob, who was vomiting blood and had lost all sense of feeling in his body, could face in front of the poisoned Divo.

Kwajik!

And so the hunt ended.

And the moment the hunt was over, El Palm and Divo moved quickly with more tense expressions.

“Divo.”

“Yes, boss.”

Because I didn’t have the luxury of enjoying the situation where I could hear the sounds of battle and not be surprised if something came.

There wasn’t much that could be done either.

“Let’s start with the items.”

So, El Palm and Divo first gathered the items.

Devo immediately grabbed the longsword that Green Hob was holding, and then started taking off Green Hob’s shoes.

At the same time, El Palm examined Green Hob’s fingers and all over his body.

At that moment, El Palm noticed a ring on Green Hob’s finger and his eyes lit up.

‘Is this a warrior skill item?’

There is nothing wrong with having any income.

That was when.

“Ugh!”

Devo let out a terrified sound.

“Fire Arrow.”

At that sound, El Palm reflexively turned his head and cast Fire Arrow.

“Look, boss, I’m sorry.”

El Palm, ready for battle, said Divo to him.

“Oh, a snail suddenly popped out.”

Debo’s expression as he spoke was filled with emotions such as regret, annoyance, anger, and shame.

It was worth it.

Why are you screaming in surprise at the sight of a snail, nothing else?

Of course, the snails we are talking about in Maple World are not just regular snails.

It refers to a monster the size of an adult male’s fist or larger.

It was also more threatening than expected, as it was classified as a monster.

Among the monster snails, there were some that were poisonous or had strong acidic liquid.

The most representative ones were the red snail and the blue snail. They would quietly visit sleeping adventurers and leave behind fatal results.

“f*cking snail.”

Of course, there was no adventurer among them who liked snails.

Devo was like that too.

He lifted his foot. To crush the snail shell and all in one breath.

“stop!”

“yes?”

At that moment, El Palm stopped Divo and shouted.

“It’s a flower.”

“yes?”

“The snail has bloomed.”

“What is that… … .”

El Palm told the surprised Debo.

“It’s a snail pet.”

fantasy,