31 - The Battle of Solo

Next to production comes combat.

It is just after 23:00 in the game and before 24:00 in the real world.

It is too much of a hassle to go out and come back in, so I log out once, take a break, and go out to the southern forest. I am hopeful that I can make it alone since my level is higher than when I played as a shield with a swordsman. If not, I'll just run away.

On the way, I tried to fight with a snake.

I took anti-venom and life-enhancing drugs to prepare myself in case I was bitten, and nervously pointed Luba's sword at the snake.

It was a blow.

What was I so nervous about!

No, I was able to kill it in three attacks when I was in the party, so I guess I was too scared of my first solo battle. I was standing there, worried about the outcome, but then another player came by and I moved on.

It was a single blow.

The poison frog.

It's not so much the level of my skill as it is the fact that I have Luba's sword, gale boots, and gloves of skill. I don't know whether the sword's attack power comes from its speed or its dexterity.

We're hunting wolves now.

The black wolves are now outnumbering the gray wolves in the daytime. The gray wolves that accompany them seem to be much stronger than in the daytime, but that's not a problem. The Beast Slayer is working.

H!? Natural Recovery] does not heal during battle, but [Solitary Adventurer] heals H! M!] is recovered every certain period of time. It is once in ten seconds. In addition, with the life-activating medicine, I recover even when I eat, and as a result, my H! I feel like apologizing to the wolves.

I'd like to apologize to the wolves, but it's not good to eat them all at once, so I took the [Avoidance] skill. The H! I am aware of my low defense.

It seems that both [Evasion] and [Body Art] have no level, and they seem to be skills that make your movements smoother and smoother with each experience, just as buying a book increases your knowledge and you learn the patterns.

It is true that if [Evasion] is activated just by standing still, it would look like something contrived. Or should we call it a skill that improves athleticism?

When he invokes Kuroyoh, he uses , a skill with a defensive effect, and his body and equipment glow a pale purple. The consumption of M! The best magic I can use now is level 5 enchantment, and it costs M! Once I summon a spirit, it takes 20 minutes to summon it again, although I heard that the time to summon a spirit becomes shorter as the intimacy of the spirit increases.

< is in effect, it takes almost no damage, as you'd expect from an advanced spirit. But soon I didn't notice the end of the recast and just got absorbed in slaughtering the wolves.

And then I noticed.

The damage is greater when the blade is inserted into the joints and soft parts of the body. And depending on the location, it can also hinder the enemy's movement. Aside from hindering the enemy's movement, I remember that Galahad dealt the most damage to the enemy when he swung his two-handed sword down as if he was going to crush him, so it may be the characteristics of each weapon that determine which way of attack can deal the most damage.

After the battle, we shadow the wolves and search for them.

This time there are six wolves, the maximum number. It may be a matter of mood, but I quietly approach them from downwind and attack them. I noticed one more thing during the fight... the damage is higher and the critical hits are more likely to occur. The wolf's throat is its weak point. I swing my white blade as if I were slashing up from the bottom.

The gray wolf that accompanies me can be killed with a single blow even if I don't bother to aim at its weak point, but I try to aim at it to get used to it.

The first one I kill, the second one I see out of the corner of my eye as it disappears as a light, and by the time the wolves notice me and start to fight back, I have slaughtered three of them.

The weakness is that the enemy also tries to protect itself, it was difficult at first to aim at the whistles of the wolves that turned their attention towards me, but I am used to it now. Just before the wolf jumps at me, his head rises from his lowered position to reveal his throat, and in that instant I strike a blow. If I miss, my attack does not hit him and he attacks back, but thanks to the recovery effect, it does not matter.

If other wolves attack him and his sword does not shift its line, he can almost always hit them.

If the attack is physical, the black wolf can be hit with a single blow if the attack is critical!

...... which bosses give out magic equipment for solo rewards.

I've gotten so used to targeting weak points that I tried to switch to using magic to kill the gray wolves, but I just kept slashing at them. I didn't even use [slash], I just kept on slashing.

How to connect to the next one without wasting time.

Positioning.

The direction of evasion.

The path of the sword.

It's fun.

I saw a few players fighting snakes here and there, but the southern forest was empty as usual. I wonder if the west is so efficient, I have only fought bosses in the west. Taking advantage of the open space, I continue fighting with the wolves. There is no shortage of targets at night, as enemies tend to spring up. I continue the fight, taking care only to avoid the merging of multiple packs.

As I thought at the time of using the stores in town, this game can be played almost like a normal R!G if you don't worry about the details. However, by finding hidden stores, interacting with the residents, and by observing and making efforts during the battle, you can gain level, skill, or something else that will make you stronger.

Above all, the feeling of being in this other world becomes stronger.

I have improved my swordsmanship.

I have acquired the skill [Ganbatte] after defeating 500 of them by exploiting their weaknesses.

I have acquired the skill [Carrying] for killing 500 animals in a row with minimal movement using a sword.

The title of "King of Swords" was awarded to him for defeating 500 consecutive enemies above the appropriate level using a sword without using any offensive skills.

I got the title reward item .

Wait.

That title is not ready!

Isn't it too early for that title to come out of the stone?　For me, that's a title that appears in the last part of the book!　No, it's going to be hard to beat the last one in a row against a superior opponent!

............

For a while, I fought the urge to scream, or to grab someone by the neck and wiggle.

And the master ring is a piece of work.

The basic stats are STR x 2, DEX x 1.5, AGI x 1.5, and LUK x 1.5.

According to the description, there are five types of master rings, "sword," "fist," "magic," "holy," and "technique," and there are five more of each, and they appear on the fingers of the top five qualifiers.

The title is not permanent, but changes to [Former King of Swords] after the ring is transferred to another one.

What is the higher rank?　The achievement was that he had defeated a demon of a higher level with his sword. Skills are not available. The greater the difference in level, the better. The more level difference, the better. I still have only "Slash" as usual.

I am relieved that it is not a battle between players. I don't want to get in the way of what I want to do.

I don't want to be in the way of what I want to do. I don't want to be in the way of a mass production of [ex-sword king] in a good match. ...... Yeah, I'm glad I'm the one with the gale boots and the gloves of skill!

Since the ring has a cloaking function, the equipment display is turned off.

The effect of the title "King of Swords" is to ignore physical defense when attacking with a sword. Damage is completely dependent on the player's status and weapon. You can slay golems and slimes!

A title that lives up to its name!

While not permanent, I still think it's something that should appear near the end!

Well, I have a feeling it will be in someone else's hands soon: ！！！！

I wonder what the other master ring requirements are. Let's not use swords in public for now.

Dawn is about to break.

The yellow moon has set, the white moon still remains, and the sky is tinged with light purple. I've been working too hard. I'm going back to the restaurant now to have a meal, just in time for the workshop to open.

The [Detection] is a skill to detect weaknesses, concealment, etc. that depends on the level of [Animal and Demon Identification].

Transport] is a skill that is not affected by the terrain. It allows you to move around in muddy terrain without negative compensation.

I'm happy about the title, but it's so great that all I can say is "wow". Or, is it actually not an uncommon performance?

Let's just put on and get back to the city and relax so we don't get tangled up along the way.

When the town comes into view, I change my clothes to remove <>, <>, and <> from my equipment, and equip my robe and staff. I will ask the boy to make me a long staff.

Unwrap the <> and go through the gate.

By the way, the gatekeeper will stop you if you enter with <> activated. Next to the gate, there is a stone monument to release magic, and if the effect is temporary, you can release it by just approaching the monument. You can solve it by yourself, but it is recommended to solve it around the monument so as not to frighten people around you.

The wear and tear on the weapons is not as bad as one might expect due to the lack of skill, but the durability of the armor is terrible. He stops by a repair shop to have his durability restored.

As I leave the repair shop, I see a group of people holding up their gloves and looking very happy.

I wonder if the glove can be strengthened with a magic stone.

I stop heading for the exit and go to the counter where they are accepting the enhancement.

"Sorry, I need to know about the enhancement.

Yes, both weapons and armor can be enhanced, but there are several types.

First is the enhancement that increases the attack power of weapons, which consumes a magic stone and can be enhanced up to ten times, each time adding five to the attack power.

"Armor can be strengthened in the same way, with physical and magical defense depending on the type of magic stone. Only one of them plus

10 or both plus 5 each."

"If a weapon or armor fails, the basic value of durability will be minus 10, and after 10 failures, the durability will be reduced to 0 and the equipment will be lost, and the magic stone consumed will not be returned.

"Various effects can be added to weapons and armor by using attribute magic stones during production. It is also possible to add additional effects later. The number of effects that can be added depends on the rank and materials used, and failure will weaken the weapon by reducing its durability and adding negative compensation.

"There are various types of magic stones, such as those that increase attributes or have special effects, so it is a good idea to try different types.

"There are cases where magic stones are used as they are, but since alchemists handle the refining of magic stones, we recommend that you find a skilled craftsman to do it for you if you want more precision."

"Will you be able to introduce me to someone?"

If our facility is not able to handle the work, we may be able to refer you to someone who can."

The smiling, dog-eared receptionist. I guess I'm supposed to use this place and drop some money first.

"Thank you."

I thank him and this time I walk out. It seems there are alchemists in this town, I'll look for them later.

I eat doria and dessert at a restaurant, then move to the artisanal area and call White.

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I often hear people talking about online romance, but it sounds like a different game to me. I'm probably not going to have online romance in my game this time either, as I'm having more fun with questing and fighting.

I like the weapon more than I like the cute character.

White's choice of a white coat with green patterns on the hem and sleeves reminded me of a teacup.

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Then white urged him to buy a coat in white with a green pattern, which reminded him of a teacup, and a robe in bluish purple with a white hem.

I had to sit on a nearby bench and pour tea into a teacup. I should have shown the innkeeper where I wanted a comfortable room.

Turns over the leftover saucer to show the engraving.

He pours fragrant tea into a teacup, leaving White silent as he looks at the engraving.

He places the cup next to White's and drinks his own cup of tea while looking at people passing by.

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After finishing his tea, White returned home.

He is unexpectedly depressed, but regains his composure and continues shopping.

<. He also buys a pair of white gloves that increase his magical power.

How long will it be before the player's production skills surpass those of the residents here?　With these thoughts in mind, I visit the workshop where the boy Julius is.

"Excuse me, are you open yet?"

He spoke to an elderly woman who was sweeping the storefront.

She said, "I just opened it.

"I'd like to buy a cane for the boy Julius."

"Julius, you have a visitor!"

He looks surprised, but happy to see us. Her hair is soft and blonde, and she might be the boy's mother.

"Oh, Ms. Homura!"

"Hi."

The boy, Julius, comes toward us at a quick pace, his footsteps sounding light for a 16-year-old.

"May I see your new cane?"

"Yes!"

With a reply, he rushes into the back again, carrying three canes.

The wands I gave you before were of rank 10, so I made three of rank 20.

He then explains the characteristics of each one.

A blackish brown cane, straight at the bottom and twisting upward, of normal length. Rank 23, rating 8.

A simple dark green cane with a matted metal-like texture, slightly short. Rank 25, rating 6.

A cane of golden color with a reddish tint on the top and a flame-like shape on the head, long. Rank 27, rating 6.

"...... rating is up?"

The Ruba sword also has a rating of 10, so it must be a ?　I wondered if Julius boy is now a special case, since he has escaped from the 4 rating of the residents' creations.

"Yes, I couldn't get over the rating of 4 for a long time, but when I tried to make Homura-san's cane through trial and error. But I told you that I had prepared a rank of 20, but the truth is that when the rank reaches 30, the rating drops below 3, and that's as far as I can go now.

It is a great achievement for a resident to get a rating other than 4, but he is shy and humble.

"That's great."

He holds a bottle in his hand and looks at it. It makes me smile naturally, it's nice to see someone you know grow up.

I choose a dark green cane of rank 25. The rank 27 wand is more capable, but the head is bigger and seems unbalanced when I hold it, while the dark green wand feels more comfortable in my hand.

"Can I wear a magic stone from rank 20?"

"Do you also sell magic stones here?"

Yes, but we only offer basic items that increase magic and life force by a small amount.

"Do you buy from alchemists?"

No, from the commercial guilds. I've heard that the best alchemists are in King's Landing, but many of them don't like ...... socializing and stay indoors, so it's difficult to make contracts with each workshop."

King's Landing. I'll have to register for the transfer between the two cities.

I heard that with Julius' skill, one of the magic stones I just gave you has a 90% chance to be attached to a wand of this rank, and the second one to a 30% chance.

Please give me one.

I asked him to attach a magic stone that would increase my magic power, and left the workshop.

He asks for the next one in the late 30s or early 40s, and hands over the patka.

When I asked him what materials he would use, he told me that he would use mostly wood, metals that are compatible with magic power, gems, and magic stones, so I gave him rubies dropped from a circle moth.

The price was 26,000 shillings.

I spent 89,000 sil. including the restaurant portion of today's shopping.

I was going to spend 200,000, but the rank limitation made it much cheaper. I was feeling a little overjoyed at having so much money, but if it weren't for the sil that Galahad and the others gave me, I wouldn't have had enough money to get all this equipment.

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Increase...

Level +2

Title

King of Swords

Skills

Evasion], [Detection], [Carry], [Evasion

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Homura Lv.27

Rank D

Occupation Mage Swordsman, Pharmacist (Assassin)

H!?　　818

M!?　　1034

STR 40 (+2)

VIT 22

INT 51

MID 17

DEX 21 (+2)

AGI 29

LUK 18

N!?C!?　[Galahad] [-].

Title

■General

[Interactionist] [Power to Turn] [Mystery Revealer] [Mystery Revealer] [Mystery Revealer] [Mystery Revealer]

Economic Leader] [Lone Adventurer] [Lone Adventurer] [Lone Adventurer] [Lone Adventurer] [Lone Adventurer

Blessings of the Gods

Val's Blessing] [Verna's Blessing

Slayer type

Lizard Slayer] [Bug Slayer

Beast Slayer] [Gel Slayer

Dragon Slayer

Master Ring

King of Swords

Skill (7s!?)

■Magic and Magic

Wood magic Lv.4] [Fire magic Lv.5] [Earth magic Lv.5

Gold Magic Lv.4] [Water Magic Lv.4] [☆ Wind Magic Lv.5

Lightning magic Lv.5] [Light magic Lv.3] [Dark magic Lv.10

■Swordsmanship

[Swordsmanship Lv.14] [Slash

Sword Lv.10

■Summoning

White Lv.1

Spirit Art

Spirit of Water [Rufa Lv.3

Spirit of Darkness [Kuroyoh Lv.2

Talents

Body Art] [Evasion

■Production

Mixing Lv.11] [Alchemy Mixing Lv.2] [Cooking Lv.8

Collecting

Collecting] [Mining

■Appraisal and concealment

Tool medicine appraisal Lv.4] [Plant food appraisal Lv.5

Animal and Demon Appraisal Lv.4] [Skill Appraisal Lv.4

Weapons and Armor Appraisal Lv.2

Presence Detection Lv.4] [Presence Dilution Lv.5] [Concealment Lv.4

Enhancement

Arm Strength Lv.3] [Intellectual Strength Lv.4] [Mental Strength Lv.3

Improved dexterity Lv.3] [Improved agility Lv.3

Swordsmanship enhanced Lv.3】 【Magic enhanced Lv.3

Resistance

Sickness Resistance]

Other

H!? Natural recovery] [M! Natural recovery] [Night vision] [Map] [Telepathy

Equipment Change] [Living Magic] [☆ Carry

Stars are those that have been enhanced by first acquisition, event awards, etc.