Episode 18 5th floor clear
Intermediate skill box.
A rare item that contains skills from B to D ranks.
Although it is said to be less valuable than a skill book that guarantees you a specific skill, the fact that it is a difficult item to obtain remains unchanged.
Especially in low-rise areas.
Usually, you have to climb to the 30th floor to even see it.
A treasure that would make any hunter greedy was revealed before me.
-Paaaaat!
A brightly pouring ray of light.
An effect indicating that a high-level skill has appeared was displayed.
“Okay!”
I smiled broadly.
A notification appeared in my field of vision. Because it contained what I had been desperately hoping for.
[congratulations!]
[You have acquired the B-class skill, Fire Bomb!]
[Fire Bomb (B) Lv.1]
-Causes an explosion at close range.
Wow, an attack skill.
As time goes by, there are many people who say that passive skills are the best, or that it is better to focus on utility skills for survival, but that is all nonsense.
Because among all skills, the most efficient one is the attack skill.
Why?
“The initial growth is different.”
No matter how good a skill is in the later stages, it is useless if you can’t survive in the early stages.
Climbing the tower is not a simple survival game.
Sometimes it’s a battlefield where I have to face monsters that are obviously stronger than me.
A powerful blow. A force that can overpower an opponent.
It was not a choice, it was a necessity, and it was the ultimate value that all hunters should pursue.
“Clarararak!”
“Okay. Come this way.”
I drank the potion I had in my pocket and watched the Eoin warrior.
Still a vicious guy, but not as fearful as before.
Did you notice something happened?
Thankfully, he came running here without even bringing a spear.
Well, isn’t the direction different from where the window is and where I am?
Maybe he’s doing that because he knows it’ll be hard to catch me if I decide to run away.
I squinted my eyes and glared at the warrior.
‘You have to get the timing right.’
As the description says, Fire Bomb is not a skill that fires projectiles.
A beggar that causes a powerful explosion at close range.
If I’m not careful, I could be harmed too.
Instead, as its name suggests, Bomb, its destructive power is outstanding.
It’s a skill that perfectly fits the saying, high risk, high return.
The time wasted opening the skill box. The Aein warrior quickly followed.
‘Coming!’
The distance between me and him is 10 meters.
For a 3-star monster, it was only a matter of seconds before he could get there.
It’s already too late to avoid it.
Actually, I have no intention of avoiding it.
“Kurraak!”
The fishman warrior approached in an instant and stretched out his arm.
“Okay. Take it.”
I obediently gave up my arm.
“Crunch?”
Are you embarrassed?
The fish warrior who had been making stupid crying noises pulled me towards him.
In line with that.
[Run (E) Lv1.]
-bang!
Kicked my foot.
The moment the force of his pulling and my thrust combined, the speed was beyond imagination.
“Khaaak!”
The fishman warrior who was hit with a torso slam was pushed backwards.
I wasn’t hurt. I was just startled for a moment.
What I wanted was that brief gap and distance.
“It’s going to hurt quite a bit.”
I reached out my hand towards him.
A feeling of all the intangible energy inside my body being drained away.
-Whoooosh!
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At the same time, the flames that rose according to my will gathered into one point.
A flame of condensed and condensed magic power.
It has reached its limit.
[Fire Bomb (B) Lv.1]
-Kwaaaaang!
“Kihaaaaaaaah!”
A huge explosion engulfed him.
A dazzling burst of light.
Hot heat.
The repulsive force of the explosion and the shattering of the earth.
A small crater formed in the charred ground, testifying to the power of the fire bomb.
A blow that was like a small disaster.
The fishman warrior, who was attacked from the front, flew backwards with a scream.
-Thud thud thud!
The scales of the creature, which were like solid armor, are shattered and scattered.
Would it be too sentimental to suggest that scales floating in the air and scattering light are reminiscent of a shower?
A brief review for a moment.
I had to turn my head at the groaning I heard from far away.
“Kreuk, kehaa.”
The fallen fishman warrior got up.
I guess one room isn’t enough.
This should have done enough damage.
I looked at him carefully.
Frowned.
“You missed the mark.”
What I was aiming for was the center of the bastard’s head.
Unfortunately, it seems like it missed the mark.
It seems like the guy who sensed danger dodged it just in time.
However, he was unable to escape the aftermath of the explosion, and all of the scales from his left head to his shoulder were shattered.
Blackened flesh. Red flesh visible between gills that have dried up from ripeness.
-Thump, thump
That wasn’t all. The scales that had been his sturdy defensive armor were piercing into his flesh, tearing the wounds apart.
It was a miracle he was still alive.
“Crunch.”
The guy walked over here rather than standing still.
Is it because of the burns? The left eye of the Aejin warrior seems to have lost its function. Judging by the subtle lack of focus.
Some might say that it was an excessive achievement to have achieved it in one attack, but I thought differently.
It was all planned out.
‘Thank goodness it’s a fire-type attack skill.’
Because his skills and mine are polar opposites.
The boss monster that appears in the tutorial section was a deteriorated version from the beginning, and it even received a penalty of being summoned on land.
They are so vulnerable to heat that they will receive a penalty simply for getting out of the water.
Moreover, when combined with flame magic, which is virtually incompatible with it, it creates tremendous synergy.
What if this was a waterfront?
“He died before he could escape.”
They say that fishermen in water are on a whole other level of strength.
Wouldn’t just being free in the water be a huge advantage?
Let’s skip the miscellaneous talk for now.
Now it’s important to completely destroy the bastard.
-Slurp
The remaining fluid is flowing out of the bastard’s wound.
If left alone, it will recover to some extent, if not completely.
Obviously, I have no intention of watching it.
I aimed my skill at him again.
I guess I got a general feel for it because I tried it once.
The man flinched as if he felt danger, but that was all.
[Fire Bomb (B) Lv.1]
-Kwaaaaaaaang!
Because my explosion was too fast for the slow guy to react.
The silhouette of a fishman warrior engulfed in flames ripples.
A guy writhing in pain.
The pungent smell of burning flesh wafted out, and scales flew into the air and landed at my feet.
A human warrior who was hit by a fire bomb head-on?
“Cr, la-la-la.”
It was charred black and belched out smoke.
White, rolled-back eyes.
A body that slowly tilts.
The guy who was shaking little by little started to sag.
[Clear the 5th floor!]
A notification window confirmed the death of the Aejin warrior.
“…I won. I won!”
That too, a 3-star monster.
Although it was a combination of luck and circumstances, it was clear that the impossible had been accomplished.
[I defeated an unbeatable enemy!]
[Applause for your courage!]
[1,500 points will be awarded!]
Look, isn’t that what the system is saying?
“Wow!”
I roared, throwing my fist out.
As expected, there was no law that said you should just die.
I even got 1,500 points.
Since it was a difficult challenge, I guess they’ll give you more.
That moment of being intoxicated with victory was short-lived.
“Whoa. I really thought I was going to die.”
My legs gave out and I sank to my seat.
It was only one time, but the spot where he hit me still hurts.
The broken arm is still there, and the bone has aligned a little, but it is not whole.
The same goes for other areas.
It seems that it was difficult to completely cure it with just one of the lowest-grade potions for general use.
It doesn’t matter. Why?
“It’s finally over!”
Because the boring tutorial is over.
I lay down on the bed and screamed loudly.
I thought that only then would the stress that had built up inside me be relieved.
f*cking top!
What a crappy tutorial!
If you think about it, it was only the starting point, but it felt like a huge hurdle had been overcome.
I felt a strange sense of fulfillment and took a deep breath before jumping up.
I felt some pain in my arm that wasn’t attached properly, but that wasn’t the point.
Because I still had things to do.
“I need to get the items.”
Hehe, I laughed.
The skill boxes I used to catch the Ain warriors were two lowest level and one intermediate level.
There are still two lower level skill boxes left.
And if my guess is correct, that phrase will probably appear.
[Additional reward for clearing the 5th floor]
[Rewards are given differently depending on the level of the boss monster you defeat.]
[Reward selection in progress]
“Yeah! I knew it.”
The difficulty level is different, so it’s impossible to give everyone the same reward.
I don’t know about anything else, but it’s a hot system when it comes to challenges and rewards.
I looked at the notification and my eyes lit up.
What will come out?
Items? Potions? Artifacts or accessories are fine too.
Or you could give me one more skill box.
The more skills you have, the better.
Personally, I would like to see some protective gear or defensive skill books.
“If I use Fire Bomb wrong, I’ll get swept away too.”
It might be different if my specs had improved to some extent, but for now, it was a burden.
I’m not some suicide bomber, so I can’t just charge in and randomly fire fire bombs.
“… Are you okay?”
How about trying this with a bomb concept?
I was a little worried, but shook my head.
How could someone do such a dangerous thing without being crazy?
It’s not like I have any life left to spare.
“Let’s just pick up the box first.”
It looks like there’s still some time left before the rewards are selected.
I took the backpack, crossbow, bolts, etc. that I had thrown away, and also found the low-level skill boxes hidden here and there.
Two in total.
I was worried.
“Should I just use this or sell it?”
When you go up to the 6th floor, all systems are unlocked.
It is said that it can be used in shops, auction houses, and private transactions.
If you had points, you could buy all sorts of things.
Conversely, you could also earn points by selling things you no longer use.
“I already had 1,800 points. This time I got 1,500 points.”
A total of 3,300 points?
Honestly, I can’t tell if this is a lot or a little.
You have to try something to know.
I’ve heard that the more points you have, the better.
“Even if it’s a lower-level skill box, it’ll probably be a bit expensive.”
I stared blankly at the low-level skill box I was holding.
It may not be much of a deal to those who are already climbing the upper levels, but it is something that hunters who have just passed the tutorial or are challenging the 10th floor will want.
Most people only get one skill on the 5th floor.
Hmm. What should I do with this?
“Let’s take one and keep the other.”
Because it’s important to protect my safety and collect points.
If it seems dangerous, I can use the remaining one.
I put one skill box in my backpack and my mouth was watering.
Then, should I try clearing the box?
Pulling is always fun.
“Open.”
He shouted while throwing the skill box.
[congratulations!]
[E-rank skill, gained night vision.]
“Ugh. That’s too bad.”
I was able to acquire just that kind of skill.
Night vision. It could be useful in some situations.
Anything is good to have.
I saw this after getting a B-grade skill, but it’s normal to get skills of this grade.
I wonder what would have happened if this skill had been used during a real battle.
I don’t even want to think about it.
“This is a total shit game.”
Even people who have safely made it to the 5th floor can die if they make one mistake when selecting a skill.
Oh, that’s terrible.
[Selection completed.]
As I was feeling the wickedness of the tower anew and shuddering, a welcome notification occurred to me.
Okay. What are you going to give me?
I’m looking forward to it.
I defeated a 3-star monster, not just another boss mob.
I don’t know for sure, but I don’t think they usually give things away.
You might get some ridiculous scam item.
Gulp.
I swallowed as I looked at the notification window.
[Rewards will be paid!]
“…Wow. This is.”
I couldn’t close my mouth at the identity of the unimaginable reward.
