Chapter 65: (3). The Scorching Land -1
Ian was thrilled at seeing things go better than he had expected.
‘Good, just a little more!’
Ian fought the bandits in front of him with Big Guy while glancing at Ly from ti to ti.
However, the fight between Ly and the Bandit Boss, which Ian had expected to be over soon, was
taking quite so ti.
As an archer with a bow, the Bandit Boss had higher Speed.
After the first two attacks, the Boss started avoiding Ly’s attacks.
Soon, Ly was hit.
Your pet Ly received damage from the Bandit Boss.Your pet Ly’s Health decreased by 5956.
Ian was startled at seeing the ssage.
‘Ly wasn’t even hit by an arrow. He was injured just by a close attack and he received 6000
damages?’
Ian had expected Ly to receive a bigger damage because its Defense Force had been decreased by
Frenzy, but this was much more dangerous.
‘I guess the wide-range enhancing skill the Boss used has sothing to do with Attack Force.’
Ian urgently commanded Big Guy, “Throw over there!”
Big Guy flinched at the strange order.
“Now!”
However, as Ian urged it, Big Guy stretched out its hand. Ian got on it, next, Big Guy threw Ian with all
its might.
‘I must kill him first!’
Ian kept firing arrows in the air.
The Bandit Boss was fighting Ly, so he didn’t care about Ian’s arrows.
Even though his arrows hit the target, Ian then fell on the ground. He had received so damage.
You received 2353 damages by falling from a high place.
However, Ian didn’t panic. He rolled on the ground and quickly took out his knuckles.
‘I wish the Linking effect was activated!’
Ian used Lightning Spheres and imdiately lunged at the Bandit Boss.
If he dragged the ti, the bandits nearby would co at him and he would be in a trouble.
After a fierce fight between the three, the Linking ability was finally activated.
Ancient Summoner’s Steel Knuckles activates Linking.You borrow the Abyss Hole skill from your pet Big Guy.
A huge wave started to spread from Ian’s hand.
The Bandit Boss and all the other bandits who ca to help him were sucked into the wave.
It was the perfect timing.
‘Yes!’
The Bandit Boss was now stuck. Ly lunged at him like a flash and bit his neck.
Growl-!
That was the end of this dangerous battle.
“Aaaak!”
You killed the Forcal Bandit Boss. You gained 18500 EP.
The boss monster gave him massive EP.
Ian wanted to enjoy the mont, but he didn’t have ti to waste.
Ian and Ly had received big damages from the Bandit Boss and had little Health left.
Ian quickly went to the Boss’s grey body and took the items.
You have obtained 5914 Gold from the Hero monster Forcal Bandit Boss.You have obtained the item [Fighting Spirit of the Forcal Bandit].
Fighting Spirit of the Forcal Bandit was an accessory piece of the Forcal set. It was a rarely dropped
item.
It wouldn’t be of much use to Ian, but he would be able to sell it to a Knight or a Warrior at a high
price.
‘Now, all I have to do is to get out of here alive!’
Ian got a reward that he didn’t expect. He then tried to think of a way to escape.
It would be a foolish thing to fight the remaining bandits with the little Health he had.
“Ly, run toward Big Guy!”
Ian gave an order and Ly started to run to Big Guy. Ian, instead, ran in the opposite direction.
‘Now, they must follow !’
As he expected, the bandit AIs started to co after the user.
The distance between Ly and Ian was getting bigger and bigger.
A while later, Ian concluded that it was far enough. Then, he used the skill he had had in mind.
“Twisting Space!”
Because of Twisting Space, Ly and Ian changed places.
However, Ian didn’t use the skill to sacrifice Ly.
He yelled again, “Ly, Big Guy, dismiss!”
Ly and Big Guy, who were surrounded by the enemy, could easily get out of there. They then
simultaneously disappeared in a white light.
Ian also dismissed Bukbuk on his back. He started to run with his light body.
‘I feel lighter thanks to Clofia.’
Ian was possessed by Clofia that had a Speed higher than 1000, so he was very fast.
He had dismissed all his main pets, so he would not be able to hunt for 30 minutes.
‘I haven’t reached Lv. 70… but I have gained a lot, so…’
Ian headed toward the village.
He was planning to et Harin, get his pets’ food from her and co back to the Forcal Mountains.
…
Ian arrived at the village and sent a ssage to Harin.
Ian: Harin, what are you doing now?
Harin was logged in. Therefore, she replied instantly.
Harin: Oh, I am in Muran with Kawin now.Ian: With Kawin? What are you doing in Muran?Harin: Oh, I have joined the Lotus Guild. So, Kawin and I are preparing to go to our base on the
North Continent. I have to buy so ingredients first, so I am at the auction house now.
Ian was slightly surprised at hearing this.
‘Hmm, with Harin’s speed in gaining levels… she must not have reached Lv. 60 yet, then how has she
joined the guild? Is it because she is Kawin’s friend?’
Ian was a little confused.
Herss didn’t exactly accept new guild mbers easily just because they knew old guild mbers.
Herss had accepted Ian only after he reached a certain level even though they were best friends.
However, Ian soon realized why.
‘Ah! it must be because of the base. With the base, we need many users who have a high craftsman
skill level!’ Ian nodded.
Counting only craftsman skills, it would be hard to find another user as talented as Harin.
‘Good.’
Ian sent a ssage again.
Ian: Wow, that’s great, Harin! I have been so busy with hunting that I didn’t even know that you
joined our guild.
Harin: It’s great, isn’t it? Herss said he would help gaining levels. I will be able to focus on raising
the Cooking skill’s Proficiency!
It probably ant Herss would let her join the guild’s party.
‘Herss thought well. Adding Harin to the party won’t slow down the other mber’s from gaining
levels’
In a way, Harin wasn’t just getting help. If she bought enough ingredient and kept cooking dishes, she
could beco a decent helper.
And, in the long term, the guild would benefit a lot from raising Harin’s level.
Harin was good at Cooking skill. So, if the guild helped her to minimize the ti she had to spend on
hunting, which she neither liked nor was good at, she would be able to raise the Cooking’s Proficiency
much faster than now.
Ian nodded and got to his point.
Ian: But Harin, could you et before going to the North?Harin: et you?
Ian quickly added lest Harin would misunderstand.
Ian: Yes. It’s just that I am out of atballs. I still have so food for , but I need more atballs.
A while later, Harin replied, she seed surprised.
Harin: Wow… I thought I made you a lot of atballs… Ly must like them very much. I thought you
would run out of your food first.
Ian smiled at reading this.
He thought of Bukbuk.
Ian: Oh, you see, I have gotten a new pet. He really loves your atballs.
Harin was glad to hear that there was a pet who liked her atballs.
Harin: Oh, really? I wonder what he is. I must co and see your new pet.Ian: Thank you, Harin. Just finish your business at the auction house then I will go to Muran.Harin: Okay. See you soon.
…
Ian moved to Muran by using a Returning Magic Scroll. He went straight to the auction house.
He soon found Harin and Kawin.
“Oh, look who’s here. Ian!”
Kawin saw him first and ran to him.
“It’s been a while. How have you been?”
Harin, who had been buying ingredients, ca and said hello, “Wow, it’s been a long ti since I saw
you in Kailan. I should have gone to watch the Rookies’ League, but I couldn’t log in because of the
vacation assignnt.”
“No, no Harin. You were right at not coming. I would have not been able to take care of you even if
you ca to see .”
“Anyway, congratulations, Ian.”
That reminded Ian of the finals. He beca a little sad, “Thank you.”
Harin saw his sadness and added with a smile, “Second place is great as well. Don’t feel so bad
about it.”
However, Ian couldn’t hide his sadness as he replied, “Umm… I guess so?”
But then, Kawin, who had been listening, beca surprised and asked, “Huh? Long ti since I saw
you in Kailan? Have you t in real life?”
Harin answered, “Yes. I had to go to our university, so I was able to et him.”
Kawin looked jealous, “What?! But I haven’t t Harin yet! And he t you first?!”
Harin smiled, “Ian and I attend the sa university.”
“Still!”
“Then co to Seoul. Co to Korea University and I will buy you lunch!”
“Harin, I am a high school student. I don’t have the money to go to Seoul!”
Ian scolded him this ti, “Hey, stop whining and tell about the guild. Has everyone gained so
levels?”
Kawin beca a little embarrassed and scratched the back of his head, “Um, everyone is over Lv. 95
now. I think Piolan is beyond Lv. 100.”
Ian nodded, he had expected that much.
‘Now, the top ranked players must be over Lv. 120… I must work harder!’
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