ACT 1 The Quest that Shouldnt have been Accepted!

Kyakak, kyakak, kyakak, kyakak!

A sound could be heard that irritated his peripheral nerve from all directions. At the same time, dozens of red eyes appeared in the darkness like street lights turning on. The area underneath the eyes split apart to show a red space.It was a huge mouth which would swallow Ark in one bite.The sharp fangs werent visible in the mouth. Instead, small sharp projections like needles were densely packed on the tongue and glossy with saliva as it poked out.He had laughed when it first appeared. But now those features seemed like a horror move as it approached.

Dammit..!

A moan emerged from Arks mouth.

I thought I could catch my breath..

Ark confirmed how much mana and health he had left. He had just finished fighting those guys. Thus he needed a rest to recover his health and mana. However, the prospect of success didnt look good so he had run away. But he had been surrounded again before he could. He currently only had 50% health and mana left.That wasnt the only serious problem.

Damn, what the? Is there another way?

Clack clack, clack clack clack clack!

His familiars health was also in danger from the battle.

It is impossible to fight them in this state. But!

Ark moved his gaze and checked the surrounding area.

He had no choice.

While escaping from the battlefield, he hadnt taken terrain into account and just blindly proceeded. Now even the route backwards had disappeared. It was truly a dilemma.The path to retreat had disappeared because of the areas special terrain. It..

Kukyakyakyakya, kukyakyakyakya!

The black forms narrowed the distance and shrieked. The monsters had a number of features that Ark hadnt seen before.

Anyway, I dont have time to complain!

Ark clenched Gwisals sword firmly and raised his voice.It was the worse situation where he had to fight against dozens of monsters without a short rest! Do I have to become the food of those guys in this place?

Racard, use Taunt to lure those guys to the other side!

U-understood. I havent brushed my teeth for two days so take this spit attack! Spit! Spit! Spit! Spit!

Racard spat wildly all over the place and shouted. The black forms gathered around Ark turned their bodies. Racard freaked out at the ensuring sharp tongue and ran away. 5 of the black forms started chasing after Racard.

Now Razak!

Clack clack clack clack, ttadang!

Razak ran up to them at Arks command. Razak powerfully swung his shield and hit three monsters before withdrawing.

Dark Strike!

Ark had stuck close to Razaks back and rushed out before striking with his sword. The darkness assimilated into the blade rushed out and dealt a critical hit.But after a brief moment, those guys gathered again.

Heok!

Ark hurriedly retreated behind the shield wielding Razak. The ensuring violent collision caused Razak to be pushed back several metres and he knelt down. While Razak tried to stand up again, the monster flew towards Razak and grabbed him. The confused Razak swung his sword and hit the fellow. But more of those guys surrounded him and Razak wasnt able to endure before falling down. Then they flocked like hyenas.

Kwa kwa kwang, kwa kwa kwang, kwa kwa kwang!

While Razak struggled to get up, those guys wrapped their sharp tongues around him. Razaks health was quickly drained by the tongues.

Dammit..Razak, summon off! Summon Demon!

Razak disappeared and then re-appeared near Ark. Although the crisis was overcome, the situation was still serious. Razak had become like a rag after receiving the concentrated attack. His remaining health was only 15%. If the same situation repeated again then he wouldnt even last a minute.

But there is still a way to use Razak!

Steel Loyalty!

Razaks body hardened and changed to steel.When Steel Loyalty was triggered, the amount of loyalty was converted to defense and then added to Razaks base defense. Even if his defense rose, his health was still the same. However, Razaks loyalty was 952. Even with 15%, the considerable addition of 952 defense meant it was possible for Razak to endure for a significant amount of time.Of course, Steel Loyalty did have one huge weakness. It was impossible to move while the skill was activated.

It is useful that an obstacle has formed between those guys.

That was the reason why Ark summoned Razak again and used Steel Loyalty. The place Ark was fighting had no special terrain features. With Razak turned to steel, it was possible to form a type of wall. In other words, he could reduce the enemy attacking from 4 sides to 3.

But even so

It was only putting out a bit of the fire. The fact that he was surrounded by dozens of opponents didnt change.

The problem now isnt whether I live or die!

Ark glanced uneasily at his body. Armour, gloves, shoes and cloak.. With just one look, he could tell that all his equipment was ragged. There was no time for an equipment check so the durability had reached the bottom. If the impossible battle continued then several of his equipment would be destroyed.That was the reason Ark couldnt fight aggressively. He wanted to take off the equipment before dying but the battle had started before he had time to. In New World, it was impossible to change equipment aside from a sword and shield during a fight.

I need to find a chance to escape. I have no choice but to endure it and look for a way to escape.

Dark Blade! Dark..cough!

While using Razak as a wall, Ark received a sharp impact in his side. When the tongue covered in sharp projections struck his side, the edges immediately started bleeding. His vision started shaking while a message window appeared.

-You have received a Blow. 300 damage!

<Until Bleed is stopped, you will receive 4 damage every 10 seconds until the battle ends>