Chapter 391: Dragon’s Lair

Chapter 391: Dragon’s Lair

Team Leader Park Minggyu reclined on a chair after looking at the departure screen. He held his passport in one hand and closed his eyes in thought, while waiting for his flight back to Korea.

Just like what the branch managers said, the entire world was discussing how Korea would rank at the lowest. They based this conjecture on the fact that Ali had regressed back to Level 1, and how the Korean players were overall at a lower level compared to other rankers from all over the globe. Even the discussions at community sites discussed similar topics.

Of course, there were also those that wrote about their appreciation for the Food God and how he hunted Vormon. So, it was safe to say that Park Minggyu did not declare that he believed in them without any ‘rhyme or reason’.

Then, at that moment, Park Minggyu’s mobile phone rang. The caller was none other than Lee Minhwa.

“Yes, what’s the matter?”

[Team Leader. Just like you said, Let’s Eat Sect has started the raid on Vormon’s Lair.]

“Yes, that’s to be expected. Ah, what about Mage Ali?”Ne/w novel chapters are published at novelhall.com

[He went with them.]

Team Leader Park grinned.

The truth was Mage Ali’s level has fallen to the point where his level could be considered to be far weaker than any other novice player. However, Team Leader Park was sure that Ali would be able to easily take off and soar through the skies once again as long as he went to that place. After all, Black Dragon Vormon’s Lair was a place filled with rewards that could easily surpass any of the player's expectations.

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Black Dragon Vormon’s Lair was located in Apocalypto. The guild members of the Let’s Eat Sect were currently on their way to Black Dragon Vormon’s Lair.

Minhyuk, who was leading his guild, felt guilty and sorry for Ali. Feeling his gaze, Ali said, “You don’t have to feel sorry for me. I have actually become much stronger.”

“But...”

Minhyuk was aware that Ali’s level had dropped back to Level 1. People had mocked and sneered at Ali saying that he was now ‘playing poorly’ and that they ‘would PK him if they crossed paths’.

But just like what Ali had said, he had grown far stronger than he was before. Although he had dropped back to Level 1, he had awakened to a new God class. The class was none other than ‘Magic God, and it currently had one passive skill that was of great use to him.

(God of Magic)

Passive Skill

Level: None

Mana Required: None

Cooldown: None

Effects:

• Your Magical Damage will double.

• Your Magic Cooldown will decrease by 50%.

• Your Magical Penetration will increase by 50%.

• All of your attacks against the undead will have a 1.5x increase in attack power.

The power that he was wielding now was truly beyond anyone’s imagination. His magical damage doubling, as well as the 50% decrease in cooldown and 50% increase in magical penetration literally went against all common sense.

As for Black Dragon Vormon’s Magic Book, it was a skill book that could allow him to learn even Eight Tier Magic. That was on top of the fact that Black Dragon Vormon’s magic was more powerful than ordinary mages’ magic.

And there was also the power of the ‘Mana Heart’. All this together made Ali, a novice level player, possess power that was far beyond his level. And it did not even end there.

(Staff of Despair)

Rank: Absolute Demigod

Requirements: Level 350 or higher.

Durability: ∞ / ∞

Attack Power: 358

Magical Attack Power: 1,541

Special Abilities:

• Your total MP reserve will double.

• Your Magic Cooldown will decrease by 20%.

• Your Magical Attack will increase by 20%.

• Passive Skill: Triple Target

• Active Skill: Staff’s Owner

• Active Skill: Vorrmon’s Breath

Description: This is the most powerful staff among all of the staves that Black Dragon Vormon owned. The materials used to make this staff are materials that could not be easily obtained by anyone.

The Staff of Despair held enormous power. It was even an artifact that was on the same level as Minhyuk’s Devil Judge’s Sword, at the Absolute Demigod rank. The artifact’s rank was truly shocking. However, the problem was that it required Ali to be at Level 350 or higher.

The passive skill attached to the staff, Triple Target, was another amazing skill. It had a 1.5% chance of tripling the damage of the attack magic that the staff wielder could send out. The Staff’s Owner skill was a skill that gave the mage buffs. On the other hand, Vormon’s Breath was a skill that would allow the wielder to cast a magic that was a tier above the level of the wielder’s class. However, this skill could only be used once.

At the very least, they were the ones that hunted Black Dragon Vormon. The fact that they could give up at any time meant that the monsters that would appear would be incredibly strong. Then, at that moment...

Clunk, clunk—

A huge monster appeared. The monster was none other than a golem that was covered in black scales.

[Vormon’s Golem]

[Level 596]

“...!”

“...!”

The giant golem’s level was so high at Level 596. Its level was far beyond Minhyuk or Ali’s level.

“Damn...”

Ali bit his lips in frustration. He followed in the Dragon Lair, thinking that he would be able to level up more easily. But what could he do if they were suddenly up against such a high-leveled monster? Instead of being helpful, he would just drag Minhyuk down.

Vormon’s Golem slowly approached them. Minhyuk looked at the golem vigilantly, as he prepared for battle.

‘Golems have high defense. The worst part is its level is at Level 596...’

Perhaps he could only deal damage if he used his strongest skills. The golem slowly, ever so slowly, approached them. However, just when they were about to start their hunt, something unexpected happened.

Badump—

Ali’s heart thumped and then...

Thud!

The gigantic six-meter high golem suddenly collapsed on its knees. Then, a set of notifications rang for Ali.

[Vormon’s Mana Heart is protecting you.]

[Vormon’s Golem will not be able to fight back in the presence of the Mana Heart.]

[The power of Vormon’s Golem will significantly decrease depending on the power of the Mana Heart.]

[Vormon, the original owner of the Mana Heart, does not wish for a weak existence to inherit his Mana Heart.]

[Vormon’s Mana Heart will protect you until you reach a certain level.]

“Keuaaaaaaack!”

That was right. Vormon’s Golem was kneeling and lowering its head in front of Ali. At that time, the two of them could tell that this was the perfect time for them to hunt this monster. Ali immediately sent out an energy bolt.

Crackle, crackle, crackle—

But surprisingly enough...

Thud, thud, thud, thud, thud—

[Vormon’s Mana Heart has completely subdued Vormon’s Golem.]

Baaaaaaang—

Vormon’s Golem collapsed in a single shot. But the surprise did not end there, as the notifications came in.

[Bonus Stage. EXP Acquisition Rate is twenty times more than the usual.]

[Sub Class. His Companion’s effect has been triggered. You and your companion will have a 1.5x additional increase in EXP acquired.]

[You have gained 32,314,721 EXP.]

[You have leveled up.]

[You have leveled up.]

[You have leveled up.]

[You have leveled up.]

[You have leveled up.]

[You have leveled up.]

[...leveled up.]

“...”

Minhyuk heard the same set of notifications. He looked at Ali in both disbelief and astonishment before asking, “How many level ups...?”

Ali smiled awkwardly before replying, “Thirty seven level ups...”

“...”

Minhyuk was left speechless.