ACT 7 Beast Master

Huhuhu, who knew my dream of being a pirate would come true?

Jepeteu looked at the pirate ship with a satisfied look. Jepeteu had invested a huge amount of money into remodelling a combat ship into a pirate ship.He named the pirate ship Pinocchio and it had 30 of the latest state of the art cannons attached. In addition, it contained comfortable cabins that could hold up to 200 Nakujuk that he hired at the lawless port! It had a special coating which increased defense against long range attacks and luxury sails which increased speed by 30%.The remodelling cost 8000 gold! It was an investment for the organization to advance in New World. It was laughable that a ferry would try to escape the state of the art combat ship. Jepeteu already had experience as a pirate so he controlled the pirate ship well and caught up with the ferry.It happened the moment he was about to sink the boat. An unidentified pirate ship appeared on the other side.

Whats with them? Dont they understand the ethics of business?

Jepeteu looked at the eye catching pirate fleet with irritation.

Hey, Sunfish. Send a signal.

Sunfish received the order and climbed up the mast, waving a flag.

This ship is already ours. Please leave.

They were commonly used signals between lawless pirates.Even the lawless pirates had their own rules.The purpose of the Hermes Alliance when creating the illegal port was to retake Seutandal. They were all lawless pirates so there was no point attacking each other. The number one rule was that pirates who attacked a target first had the priority.However, the pirate fleet on the other side had ignored that rule.

Shut up, this ship is ours. Retreat or receive a beating.

T-those bastards! They know who I am yet they still dare..!

Jepeteu frowned at the answer he received.Jepeteu, who was he? Although he was in hiding because he was a wanted criminal, he was the middle boss of an organization with 300 members.He wanted to run over there immediately and beat them to death. But this was a game and there were three ships. While they didnt have the latest up to date model like Pinocchio,The hull itself was bigger and they had three times as many cannons. If they attacked then there was a 100 in 100 chance of Jepeteu losing. That was the reason why Jepeteu hadnt attacked even though his cannons were armed. In addition, the combat ship of Seutandal had just appeared.However, there was no probability of Jepeteu withdrawing.

There is no way I will leave the ferry to those guys. If the pirates take the ferry then retrieving the magic projector from the pig will be even more difficult. It is the same if the pig flees onto Seutandals combat ship.

So Jepeteu just stood there and didnt do a thing. Then a voice that had been amplified was heard.

Hey you bastards!

H-he is the one who killed me in the swamp..!

Lets see. That person over there, did you come chasing me because I killed you in the swamp? What? Did you chase me this entire distance just to whine? And youre pulling such a shabby pirate ship around? Youre really playing shabbily. Are you a loser in real life? No, instead of a pirate of thief, arent you just a neighbourhood thug who extorts money?

What? A loser? A thug?

Sparks flew from Jepeteus eyes as he glared.But then Ark turned his back and addressed the other side.

And where did you guys come from? Why are you shouting will pulling three small boats? Im sick of all the losers coming here. No matter what you do I wont blink an eye. Go ahead and use your trivial cannons. You l-o-s-e-r.

Jepeteu made a furious noise at Arks last words. On the opposite side, there was also the sound of someone losing control.

That cheeky bastard dared insult the organization I dont need to see anything else.. Shoot! Turn him into powder!

W-wait a minute!

Then someone rushed over and hurriedly shouted.The person who came running towards Jepeteu was Isyuram.

Are you with that guy and the pig?

Isyuram had been listening to the speeches from the deck and jumped out with surprise.Isyuram had been with the members of the organization when they arrived at the swamp after Ark fled. He never imagined that the pig who recorded Jepeteus dealings and Ark were related.He only confirmed that the user who helped the pig and defeated Jepeteu was Ark after Ark appeared on the bridge.

I dont know what happened but if Ark is with the pig then finding the memory crystal wont work. But itll be difficult if Ark and the pig die here! I have to help them escape somehow!

He hurriedly spoke to prevent Jepeteu from giving the command.

Isnt our purpose to snatch something from them? If they sink then theyll just die. Maybe we should watch the situation a bit more

Heh, it does not matter. Didnt you hear what those guys on the other side were saying just then? If those fellows die then they will resurrect at Haman Fortress. We can just wait at the resurrection place. As soon as those fellows arrive, we use the scrolls to strip them naked.

If we use the scrolls on the pig then we can snatch the magic projector.

But the pirates on the opposite side

We caught the ferry first. They went against the rules of the lawless port. In addition, the Seutandal combat ship is heading towards that side. We have to smash the ferry before that ship arrives.

B-but..

Shut up. Attack, attack!

Kwa kwa kwa kwang, kwa kwa kwa kwang!

Pinocchios cannons shot out 30 fire bombs at once.That wasnt all. The pirates on the other side had also fallen for Arks provocation and aimed 90 shells. That was a total of 120 cannons being fired! It was only a matter of time before the ferry became destroyed.

Continue to unleash it until that impertinent fellow is turned to powder!

Damn, this is serious!

Isyuram inwardly screamed and followed the shells with his eyes.

Now!

Then Arks voice was heard loud and clearly.At that moment, an amazing thing happened.10 magicians were gathered on the deck and used magic. One side used fire magic while the opposite side used ice magic!The two types of magic flew into the sky and collided, causing an intense explosion.Fire and ice, when two attributes with opposite natures collided then a massive gust of wind occurred.The gust was so strong that the crew on the deck was pushed back. At the same time, the intense gust hit the mast and accelerated the ferry forward several metres like a turbo car.

W-what is going on?

Jepeteu stumbled with tears in his eyes.Who would have imagined that the sailboat would be able to accelerate quickly using the power of the wind?However, Jepeteu wasnt looking at the ferry.In the empty space where the ferry previously was, black circular object were flying forward. Yes, it was the 90 shells shot by the pirates on the opposite side.

E-evade! Evade them!

Pepepepeng, pepepepeng, pepepeng!

Before Jepeteu could finish talking, Pinocchio had been directly hit by 90 shells.

Hyung-nim, all the masts are broken!

The rudder isnt working!

There are dozens of holes in the deck and water is leaking!

U-unbelievable My Pinocchio..the boat that I poured 8000 gold into renovating..!

Jepeteus eyes widened as the reports from his men came pouring in.It was understandable if it was a ferry. But a battleship was incapable of falling that easily. It was common to be hit by shells in a general naval battle.Thats why Jepeteus ship and the pirate fleet thought it was okay to stay near each other.They also werent anxious because of the cannons.But with the ferry gone, Pinocchio and the pirate fleet were bombarding each other at close range. When receiving a bombardment of this degree from such close range, it was dangerous even for an expensive combat ship.In addition, there were three ships in the fleet so Pinocchios bombardment didnt do as much damage. However, Pinocchio received the concentrated attack of three ships and shattered.Pinocchio fell into an unrecoverable state which was enough to make Jepeteu paralyzed.

Ugh, they dared do this to my Pinocchio! Shoot, shoot! Show those other pirates!

However, there were already only 10 cannons remaining on Pinocchio.The pirate fleet was also baffled by the unexpected situation.Meanwhile, Pinocchio was again bombarded as the 90 shells automatically fired. The Pinocchio which had 8000 gold invested in it sank into the sea along with Jepeteu.

Aaaaaack, no, my Pinocchio!

Well, at least Jepeteu didnt get his hands on the memory crystal

Isyuram looked at Ark as Jepeteus cry rang out.

Am I going to die because of that guy again? I am like a bowl of rice to Ark in New World.

Isyurams eyes stung.It wasnt just because seawater had entered his eyes.

Awesome, a genius. Youre a genius!

The captain shouted towards Ark.It wasnt necessary to say but Ark was the one who devised the plan to move the ship using the collision of fire and ice magic.Ark couldnt use actual wind magic because when wind magic was used, it became as sharp as a knife.If the magic was used directly then the sails would be cut up. So the only method was to indirectly create wind from the collision of ice and fire magic.

We cant be relieved yet. The black pirate ship had sunk but the pirate fleet received no special damage. We have to avoid that pirate fleet until Seutandals combat ship arrives.

T-thats right. Now what do we do?

Fortunately, most of the crew on the pirate fleet are Nakujuk. The Nakujuk dont have any magicians so they cant use that method to avoid the shells.

Ark said when a message suddenly appeared in front of him.

-JusticeMan has used the Feather of Whispering to request a whisper.

JusticeMan had confirmed that Ark was on the bridge and sent him a whisper. When Ark accepted the request, JusticeMans voice was instantly heard.

-Ark, is this Ark?

-JusticeMan ajusshi!

-Why are you on that ship?

-It will take too long to explain the circumstances. Anyway, Ive avoided the danger for the moment but the situation isnt good.

-I see. But your idea was accomplished very well.

-Well, this much is needed if I want to live.

Even in such circumstances, Ark didnt forget to shake the pot.

-But it will help the ferry hold on until we can reach it to rescue you. Ill lead the combat ship in the 3 oclock direction so you move there too. Youre slightly ahead of them so if you stay to the right then you should be able to join us without major damage.

Just like JusticeMan said, thanks to the acceleration the ferry was slightly ahead of the pirate fleet. JusticeMans plan was to bypass the pirate fleet and join up with the combat ship which also had cannons. However, they were travelling at a 3-5 degree angle while the other ship had 30 cannons.While it was intimidating to the ferry, it wasnt impossible if they could accelerate using magic.

-Once you join us, well cover the ferry as it sails back to Seutandal. Then we will follow soon after.

-Huh? Why? The pirate fleet received a little bit of damage. I think two battleships should be able to face them And Seutandal can also call for support from the troops in nearby waters. Surely you can take care of those pirates?

-No, our purpose isnt to clean up the pirates.

-What is your purpose then?

-We want to use this chance to determine the location of the lawless port which they use as a home base.

JusticeMan explained the situation.While JusticeMan had been running around looking for the location of the lawless port, he had discovered a clue to the location. The lawless port couldnt be entered using a land route.In other words, it was a marine fortress with a boat required to enter.Isabelle had committed huge funds to the battle fleet for this reason. But the pirates were aware of this and cleverly hid the location, which meant JusticeMan hadnt found it yet.While in the middle of ocean surveillance, they had captured the movement of the pirate fleet.

-Our fleet is on standby in the nearby vicinity. If they fight here and then leave, the pirate fleet will have to return to the lawless port for repairs. Then well follow using a high speed boat and can find the location of the lawless port. So you have to run away first.

-I understand what youre saying.

Ark disconnected the communication and instantly ordered the captain.

To the right. Circle to the right to bypass the pirate fleet and join the combat ship.

But if we circle to the right then well be within the range of the pirate fleet.

That is the quickest method to join the combat ship. If we accelerate using magic then we wont receive a lot of damage. And once the distance is narrowed then well be supported by the combat ship.

Support? Then you communicated with the combat ship just then?

Yes.

Ark nodded while the captain stared at him blankly.

With your foresight just now, are you also the captain of a combat ship? Who are you?

Just a passenger.

Ark rocked the pot and replied.Anyway, the ferry circled in the direction that Ark indicated and entered the range of the pirate fleet.

Not yet. The magicians have to conserve their mana. We need the magicians to raise the gust of wind to move the ship twice, so we need to coincide the timing with the shells to minimize the damage.

Ark paid attention to the movements of the pirate fleet and said. Then a huge explosion occurred on the pirate ship in the lead. It was an explosion of fire and ice magic! The pirate ship flew forward like an arrow towards the ferry.

What, what the? Isnt that the magic we used? But that ships crew was almost all Nakujuk..heok, dont tell me that woman alone..?

Arks mouth dropped open as he confirmed the pirate ship rushing towards him.He saw that the female magician from a while ago had fire and ice magic rushing from both hands towards the sky where it exploded.She had accomplished by herself what it took ten magicians on the ferry to do. In addition, the gust that occurred was more powerful than the one created by 10 magicians.

What the, who the hell is that woman? How..no, why did they rush forward? Rushing in that way.heok! Perhapsaccelerate, Captain accelerate the ship!

Ark was astonished and suddenly shouted.But before the magicians could chant a spell, the pirate ship had already ran into the side of the ferry.

Kwa kwa kwa kwang!

The ferry shook and the passengers and Ark on the deck slid to one side.

Ack, pot, pot, pot!

I-I lived!

Ark stared at the black liquid in the pot with a pale white face.When the whole boat shook, Ark rocked the pot and barely caught it using Dark Dance. All he cared about was the A rank Necromancers immortality pill!

But what is with these reckless guys?

Ark stared with astonishment at the pirate ship stuck in the side of the ferry.The pirate ship had crashed into the side so it also wasnt okay.The players aboard were also disordered. Even if they lived, the pirate ship would require huge repairs. Yet the ship had collided without any hesitation.This wasnt the act of someone with their sanity intact.

Who are the warrior and magician from earlier? Why would they do such a thing..?

Hehehe, kill everybody!

Then the pirates shrieked and boarded the ship.The ferry became a mess as the pirates boarded.The Nakujuk pirates who boarded were a bit stronger than before and were between level 250-300. Of course, the passengers aboard the ferry also reached that level.However, 70% of the passengers were merchants. While the warriors and magicians held on, the merchants couldnt resist and collapsed.

Anyway, isnt this situation unusual?

Take this!

Two pirates were rushing towards Ark.He quickly avoided their attacks and took out Lancels sword.He had to shake the pot with one hand to he couldnt use the two handed Gwisals sword.He was anxious as he had to fight while shaking the pot on a rocky boat. However, Ark maintained his balance using extraordinary movement and cut the Nakujuk.After the taekwondo training against the Mould Zombies, his overall sense of balance had improved beyond ordinary people.

The Nakujuk arent the biggest problem..

Ark used Riposte on the Nakujuk and looked at the distant sea.

Kwa kwa kwa kwang, kwa kwa kwa kwang!

Seutandals combat ship was engaging the other two pirate ships.It was a complicated fleet battle where the bombardment never stopped!He could clearly see that JusticeMan was being slightly pushed back by the two pirate ships.However, this was within JusticeMans calculation of the situation.While it looked like JusticeMans ship was receiving most of the attacks, he used his manoeuvrability to target the rear of the pirate ships.When the pirate fleet returned to the lawless port, they would be more easily tracked.Anyway, the intention of the attack was to aim for the weak point.But it was still a 2 against 2 naval battle so they couldnt afford to come help the ferry.As a result, even if they managed to disconnect the pirate ship from the ferry then the ferry wouldnt be able to escape it.

I cant expect help from JusticeMan ajusshi.

Unfortunately, there was no way to save the passengers of the ferry.But that result might even be better for Ark.

The two pirate ships have been caught by the combat ship. And the other pirate ship has collided with the ferry. I can run away without a pirate ship stopping me!

The reason Ark hadnt called the dolphins was because he couldnt escape without being fired on.But now all the pirate ships that wouldve stopped him were caught. He needed to escape while the pirates were distracted by the sailors and passengers.Ark quickly determined his course of action and shouted.

Buksil, where are you?

O-over here!

Buksils voice was audible from above him.How did he get up there?Buksil was unexpectedly clinging onto the top mast. Anyway, he managed to escape by climbing up.

You idiot, what are you doing there?

But the pirates.heok!

Heheh, die!

Buksil screamed as two pirates climbed up.Then Baekgu jumped up the mast and bit the Nakujuks neck, tearing the flesh and dropping them.

I dont need to worry about Buksil while Baekgu is there.

Buksil, Baekgu, plunge into the sea when I give the signal!

Ark said and quickly took out the Flute of the Merpeople.Just as he was trying to blow it, a tremendous energy surged in front of him.Ark felt a cold feeling and instinctively moved his body.

Kwa kwa kwa kwang!

A huge bayonet smashed into the deck, causing it to explode.The destructive power was like a bomb had gone off!The fragments of wood flew into the air and fell like a shower about the burly physique of the man standing there.It was the player who had said Arks name.From afar, he had looked like a larger than normal person but it was a lot different seeing him up close.This mans muscular body was twice the size of ordinary people and the leather armour he wore made him seem like a beasthe was like a brute.

I finally met you Ark.

The brute laughed and looked at Ark.

You avoided my attack just then so dont you have moderately good reflexes?

Who are you?

Me? Oh, I havent introduced myself. My name is Bread.

Yes, the big, burly warrior was Bread.Together with the magician, he was a user who had a grudge against Ark.After visiting Silvana and receiving Raidens full support, they had returned to Seutandal.With Raidens support, he offered them some pirate ships from the lawless port and intelligence from his spies in Haman Fortress.One of the two men spying on Ark at the harbour was from Hermes intelligence network. The news reached Bread and Redian who were waiting at the lawless port. The two of them rallied the pirate fleet and chased after the ferry.

I am not interested in your name. Why the hell are you chasing after me?

You dont know me but Ive been looking for you for a while.

Looking for me?

The explanation is a little complicated.

Bread scratched his head and laughed.

Why dont you just let me relieve my stress on your body and die?

Are you joking?

So youre not going to die? Frankly, I like that its not boring. Youre the one who raised Seutandal? Just like Raiden said, your original look isnt a black wolf.

Raiden? What? Are you from the Hermes guild?

No. Well, we did receive a bit of help from Hermes to look for you but they are unrelated to our reason to kill you. Anyway, do you have the same capabilities as the wolf who raised Seutandal? Itll be boring if you die too easily.

Bread smiled and asked with a strange expression.

By the way, Ive been interested for a while but why are you shaking that pot?

Its not your concern. I can shake the pot or even catch the pot while dancing.

I dont know why youre doing it, but wouldnt it be better to put it down? Or youll regret it.

Shall we see? If I will regret it. You might be the one leaving with regrets.

Ark continued shaking the pot while smiling.Then Bread laughed and said.

Youre full of self-confidence. Why dont you show me your skills?

Bread shot forward like a knife and swung his bayonet.Ark moved his body reflexively and the bayonet struck the ground.Just like before, the deck exploded.It was enormous damage!

This guy..!

He had a sense of how dangerous the attack was just by being in the proximity.Ark stayed away from Bread and checked his information using Eyes of the Cat.Breads profession was a Beast Master.It was a class he never heard of before. Well, he assumed that there were hundreds of professions in New World.. It was Breads level that made Ark amazed.

Huk, what, what the? Level 402?

Although he was immersed in the game while lacking sleep, Ark was only level 366. But he was already over level 400?Was that guy even sleeping while playing the game?He hesitated after discovering Bread was over level 400 but it wasnt enough to make him despair.In fact, Ark was more worried about the pirates boarding the ferry than Bread.If the pirates controlled the ferry then it would be difficult for him to escape.

I have to defeat him quickly and get out of here!

Radun, turn on the Dark Lamp!

Ssak ssak ssak, ssak ssak ssak ssak!

Radun quickly vomited out some magic ingredients and lit the lamp.The lamp vibrated and the surrounding area turned dark. At the same time, the 50% dark attribute bonus was applied and Ark reached level 548.Even if that person was level 400, it was possible with Arks dark attribute bonus.

Okay, if you want a fight so badly. Dark Blade!

Ark ran to Bread and used Dark Blade.Bread hurriedly raised his bayonet and defended himself. However, Breads face was still relaxed as he laughed.

Hmm, youre level seems to be quite close to mine, no. Did you stats grow after using the lamp? It seems like you receive a dark attribute bonus? I did think that your battle scene was a bit different in the day and night when watching the video.

Bread had abundant experience and figured out the Dark Lamp and his attribute fairly quickly.

Although it is a bit disappointing, you seem moderately proficient. But the skills and items you use are fairly interesting. This is a game. Okay, if you appear like this then Ill accept it without reservations. Beast Spirit Possession! Strength of the Bear rise!

Is it a bear like power? Is he a space sheriff?

Ark laughed at the ridiculous gesture.Then the form of a huge bear appeared around Bread and he almost cried. As soon as the shape was absorbed in Breads body, he really was covered in brown fur like a bear.

Eh? What the? Transformation?

Bread jumped forward with a huge momentum and swung his bayonet. Ark instinctively ducked at the last moment.The air parted from the bayonets tremendous momentum. And a mast was cut with one blow.

T-this is!

Hey, its just starting. It will be difficult if youre already surprised.

Bread smiled and swung the bayonet again.

Dark Dance!

Ark used complicated footwork to avoid the bayonet.It cut the mast with one blow. A strength which transcended imagination. However, there was a limit to how much stat points received when levelling up.If he had that much power than his other stats would be low. A warrior who increased strength and stamina would have low agility, so Ark thought to use Dark Dance to draw him into a high speed battle.However, Bread already knew what Ark was thinking.

Eh? This time it is a speed battle? Its no good, Beast Spirit Possession, power of the Cheetah rise!

This time the form of a cheetah appeared around Bread.Just like when Ark used Jump, the cheetah was absorbed into Bread and his thighs became two times thicker.Then he rushed forward at an absurd speed and brandished the bayonet.

Kwa kwang!

Ugh!

The violent impact pushed Ark back 10 metres.Dark Dance had reached 70% completion so his defense automatically increased by 30% thanks to Dark Scale, but he still lost 800 health. If Dark Scale wasnt triggered then it wouldve been 1000 health.However, Ark had no time to scream at the damage.

Damn, this is really dangerous. I almost ruined it! In this situation, it is okay to shake the pot for the mixing process but I will fail if it reaches the crystallization process.

Ark sighed with relief as he caught the pot and shook it. After shaking it so many times, the slight muddy colour had gone away and it was becoming glossy.

But what is with this monster like guy? What on earth is that strange skill?

Ark avoided the following attack with Sprint and used Skill Penetration.

-Breads profession skill: Beast Spirit Possession

Beast Spirit Possession is the profession-specific skill of the special class Beast Master.When Spirit Possession is used, it is possible to contract the soul of animals to elevate certain stats.A Beast Master can contract a maximum of three souls at the same time.

* Current Beast Spirit Possessions:

BearThe bears soul can amplify power by 50%.

Cheetah When choosing the soul of a cheetah, it is possible to increase agility and reaction rate by 50%.