Chapter 653

Arcane Sniper [Matan’s Shooter] Chapter 653

The first thing that was checked was the description of the skill.

The thought of what the 6th quest of Black Bass might entail seemed absurd, and Leeha frankly didn’t want to confirm it just yet.

“Let’s eat the fruit first, though.”

And so, Leeha opened the skill window.

The moment he checked the detailed information of Ghost in the Shell, written so stylishly.

“What the? Em? Ahhhhh!”

Leeha could finally understand the true meaning behind what Elizabeth had said once before.

“If used well... Yes. It would be perfect with that thing I acquired recently, wouldn’t it? I chose it as bait, just in case...”

In Leeha’s mind, battle simulations were already running.

What strategy should he use to confuse the enemy and maximize his own attack?

The sequence of using skills?

Which parts to attack?

“From which angle should I fire? The choice of battlefield is also crucial.”

Leeha nodded to himself.

The enemy this time is Toon. And it’s likely to be a 1:1 fight with Toon.

Even with Jellypong acting like an automatic barrier, even with the addition of the Force Barrier skill, it wouldn’t be highly effective.

“It could end in a single hit. It might even die. Under no circumstances should he get close. Best to snipe from a distance as much as possible!”

Of course, having already faced Toon, Leeha knew this.

With the enhanced Black Bass, instant death seemed difficult. The damn thing’s level was inscrutable...

Regardless of the damage not getting through, the last shot was to the eyeball. A bullet burrowed above the eye and it didn’t die.

Either it missed the brain – or it can survive like a dragon, even with its head blown off.

There might be a part similar to a dragon’s heart.

Remembering Kuzgunak’sh’sh’, who survived having its skull completely crushed, Leeha shivered.

A weak spot that could instantly kill it must be found.

If not, countless bullets must be fired into the creature to bring its level down to zero.

“If it can be instantly killed, that’s best. But if not, there’s no helping it.”

Toon’s weak spot wouldn’t just pop out if requested by the Holy Grill, after all.

“Well, if it doesn’t exist, it doesn’t. What a pity, a one-hit one kill achievement would have been nice. If it were to that extent, then [Ankylosaur] would have been named-grade. Furthermore, for a sub-boss, its performance is disappointing...”

Meaning, it was either a field boss or something equivalent.

However, the achievement of strength +15, agility +2, intelligence +1 in stat distribution disappointed Leeha.

Even considering the Hall of Fame, the practical help in agility and intelligence amounted to a mere 10 points for Leeha.

“Sigh. The bad luck continues. Or mentioning luck now just makes me anxious...”

Achievements could be forgotten.

Another monster would come along to gain from.

What was immediately important for Leeha was something else. Leeha tightly closed his eyes. He wasn’t in danger since he was being moved automatically by Jellypong. He closed his eyes for one reason only.

“Please!”

Pop! Leeha opened the quest window.

[Seal of Black Bass-6]

Description:

“This creature is alive, the more it tastes blood, the sooner it will awaken. The day its rightful owner appears, black Bass will awaken once more...”

Kijung: “Direct confrontation is the only way without knowing the true nature of that sword. We’ll have to find another solution.”

Leeha: “Another way? Oh, right. Better to request a national level diplomatic dispatch. Ask for proper cooperation. That’ll work be–”

Kijung: “No, Lark wouldn’t listen to that, hyung.”

Leeha: “Huh? And then?”

However, Kijung was aware of the confrontation between Shin Nara and Lark.

Above all, the Virtue Knights are becoming increasingly powerful day by day, with their [Subjugation] achievements.

Comparing then and now, their total stats must have surpassed 100 points difference.

Therefore, facing the Sacred Knights head-on would predict significant losses, so Kijung did not choose that method.

Kijung: “We have to make them listen.”

Leeha: “How?”

Kijung: “In the name of the Holy Knight.”

Kijung had another path to choose for this reason.

Leeha: “Eh, Ehm? Kijung?”

Kijung: “With Paladins and elites, I’ll sweep away the monsters gathering for the 4th wave. If I become a Holy Knight within the next week – under the Pope’s name, I can make a ‘Strong Cooperation Request’ to all the knight orders assembled in the New Continent. Unless Lark acts alone, they’ll have no choice but to listen to me. At least the 480 of the Virtue Knights will have to obey me.”

Leeha: “Just, wait- Kijung! You, worrying–I know. Becoming a Holy Knight means you can’t play recklessly like now. But still.”

Sigh.

Once again, Leeha heard Kijung’s sigh.

Kijung: “But we can’t just leave it like this, right? Hehe, right? If the mystical creatures entirely lose trust in humans, it’s a bigger loss for us. But, having human knight orders fight each other would only please Bluebeard.”

What moved Kijung was not the pressure, but a stronger sense of responsibility.

Thinking of the greater good and knowing to sacrifice oneself, Leeha admired Kijung anew.

There were few responses that wouldn’t reveal that admiration.

Leeha: Um... That answer sounds really foolish. But it’s just like you.”

Kijung: Giggle, oh! That’s daring of you, talking to a future cardinal!”

Leeha: Pfft, you little. Okay. I’ll join you as soon as I’m done with my work.

Kijung: Okay! That’s reassuring. You do your work well too! See you next!”

As he ended the call, Leeha wore a proud smile.

He sincerely wished to provide even a little bit of strength to his cousin hyung striving to break through to the next level.

‘To do that, I need to catch Toon as soon as possible.’

The 1:1 confrontation with Toon, which seemed impossible.

Endless battles unfolded in Leeha’s mind, drawing confidence through Kijung.

Day turned to night, and night turned to day again.

A virtual combat record spun over 30 hours: 69 battles, 0 wins, 69 losses.

“Haah... the terrain... indeed, the terrain is important. Not just the terrain’s contours, but if the surrounding environment doesn’t support, you’re definitely caught. To perfectly”

[Thud!]

“Huh!?”

The Jellypong, moving at a constant speed, suddenly stopped.

Leeha felt a momentary pressure from the abrupt halt.

[Mumble mumble mumble.]

The small voice of Jellypong tickled Leeha’s ears. Having been immersed in an imaginary world, Leeha finally managed to break forward. Walking through the trees, each step resonated, spreading from the treetops.

Leeha finally discovered the entrance to Toon’s Forest and slipped out of the Pine Harbor with a sense of relief, remembering the past six hours.

“Be careful, Jellypong,” he said to Jellypong, lowering her voice as much as possible. Jellypong’s arms, which had wandered here and there from Leeha’s chest, retreated back again. The distance between Leeha and Toon was about 2000 meters.