ACT 1 Unfinished Quest

What is this? Magaro is a boss monster?

Ark was unable to process the absurd sight in front of him.What type of 4D space was in that persons body?How did the body of an old man suddenly become a 10 metre tall monster? Had the alchemist never heard of the law of conservation of mass?Ark was a modern man with common sense so he questioned it but Magaro was already talking.

Huhuhu, I absolutely cant lose. I cant lose to anyone! All of this is mine. Only I can have it! I will kill everyone who tries to take it away from me!

..He couldnt even try a conversation in this atmosphere. No, he had seen many boss monsters but this was the first time he dreaded looking at one.

It was like an experiment failed and he just stitched random monster parts to his body. Each eyeball rotated in a different direction. 10 different arms with colouring blisters covering it..It was the first time he had seen such a scary monster.Ark wasnt the only person to think so.

Huk, w-what the hell?

The cry emerged from around the corner when Magaro transformed. He turned his head and saw that the pig was sitting down on ground.Buksil had used historical mission as an excuse to Lariette and followed Ark. He was about to use his secret weapon when he saw Magaro and froze.Then Magaros eyes rolled around and focused on Buksil.Arks body instinctively moved.

S-suchsuch a stupid bastard..!

Ark used Sprint and collided with Buksil.

Geul-!

Buksil was thrown into the air.At the same time, Magaros arms moved in strange angles and attacked. Despite using his sword to block, Ark was pushed back a few metres.Sweat poured down his body at the fearsome monsters fierce attack.

Ah, Ark-nim? You rescued me.?

You stupid fool, you cant die so selfishly!

Ark-nim!

Buksil looked at Ark with tearful eyes.He had secretly followed Ark in order to use his secret weapon and obtain Magaros legacy. That is, to strike him in the back.. But he felt strange once Ark used his body to prevent him from dying.

Ah, although Ark-nim is wicked, he truly regarded me as his colleague. Nevertheless, I.I.I was always aiming to stab Ark-nim in the back. Kuaak..! I really am terrible. Im not even human. Im disqualified from being a human!

But he was only impressed for a few seconds.

I need you to pack all the items here before dying!

This son of a bitch, am I just a bag?

Buksils face wrinkled after Arks comment.Anyway, Ark raised his body and stared at Magaro. But there wasnt fear or confusion on Arks face.It was like someone finding a ray of happiness in the midst of despair.

I dont know how it happenedthis is an opportunity. If I kill Magaro then Magaros ownership of the items would disappear. And I can obtain Magaros legacy!

At first he was scared thanks to the horror like scene. But he couldnt forget the hideous appearance in the face of money.Even if the girl who crawled out of the TV or a nine-tailed fox begged him or the person from Friday the 13th held a chainsaw and threatened himhe would welcome it anytime if they gave him more items.Thanks to that, Magaro now appeared like a roll of bank notes to Ark.

Im going to kill you. And even I will inherit the legacy. Those were the only words he cared about!

At the thought of money, Ark became cool-headed in the battle.

Gauging from the previous impact, hes not an opponent to be trifled with. In addition, he probably has some special attacks while Im fighting blindly. The first rule of victory is to fight in the most favourable conditions!

Why are you just sitting down stupidly? Follow me! Dedric, Razak, run!

Ark grabbed Buksil by the collar and bolted.

That dirty rat..I will not miss it!

Magaro cried and pursued them.

However, Ark used Sprint to escape the pursuit.

Ark-nim!

Lariette had been sitting near the entrance of the cave with a worried face and stood up when she saw them. Then she screamed at the ugly form of Magaro chasing them.

Kyaaak, that, that is..?

I dont have time to explain in detail. Please buff me!

Huh? Oh, yes! Warriors strength, Virtuous Vitality, Pure light!

Lariette stacked three buffs on him. Virtuous Vitality increased his strength and stamina for 3 minutes and increased his health while Pure light improved his mana regeneration..

While the Innocence Knight had less combat abilities than a Holy Knight, its buffs were stronger.Of course, the skill level was lower so it wasnt as effective as Alans. But it was a hundred times better than nothing. Furthermore, Lariettes buff affected all her allied so it applied to Buksil, Ark and his summons as well.The combat abilities of the whole party rose sharply.

Thats it.

Ark stopped and turned around.Then he shouted while using Riposte against the approaching Magaro.

A-1 plan. Dedric, Razak, take position on the right and left.

Understood!

Clack clack clack clack, ttadadak!

Lariette-nim, please attack him from behind. Virtuous Vitality is more concerned with attack than defense so we will concentrate on attacking from 4 directions.

Yes, Ill try it!

Lariette looked fearfully at Magaro but she wasnt a child.In such a situation, it wasnt possible to sit down and be scared.

Buksil, retreat a safe distance!

Yes, lets do it!

Buksil answered boldly and ran away.While Ark attracted Magaros attention, Lariette and his summons got into their positions and surrounded him. Then Ark used his Elemental Sword Fire attribute, Dedric Dark Dash, Razak and Lariette Shield Stroke and attacked Magaro simultaneously.

Kuaaak, these people..!

The attacks struck like a storm and instantly reduced Magaros health by 30%.Of course, Magaro wasnt an insignificant opponent.He was level 500. The 10 arms also moved back and forth in a bizarre series of attacks. Perhaps Ark wouldve been struggling if he was alone.However, Ark wasnt alone.He had been steadily feeding his pets food to raise their stats while Lariette had graduated with honours from Arks spartan training over the last 10 days.

Teaching is really rewarding.

Ark smiled warmly at Lariette.Of course, looking from the viewpoint of the teacher there was still a lot more for her to learn. But it was still a rewarding experience since Lariette was useful now. The best advantage of an Innocence Knight was that they could use recovery magic while wearing heavy armour!

Healing Touch!

Lariette used healing magic regularly between attacking and defending.A warrior receiving recovery magic was the difference between life and death in a battle! Ark was able to concentrate freely on attacking without worrying about his health.

These guys..how dare these thieves..I cannot forgive!

Finally Magaros health was reduced to 50%. He once again received a critical hit from Gwisals sword and fell to one knee.At the same time Magaros body turned red.

Double critical chance! This is a chance!

Ark rushed forward like a wolf.Something unthinkable occurred. The blisters on Magaros 10 arms moved and scattered. When it came back, he was holding potion bottles in each of his hands.

You wanted my research materials? Huhuhu, okay, take it! This is the result of my research!

Hwiririk, pepeng, pepeng, kukwakwakwang!

Magaro threw the 10 bottles onto the ground where multiple explosions took place.

Flames and poison gas, lightning and winds..!

You have received lightning damage from the explosion. 150 damage.You have received fire damage from the explosion. 250 damage

He received all sorts of attribute damage.

The bottles that Magaro threw were filled with explosive liquid of different attributes.Fortunately, Ark had some resistance to all the attributes thanks to the Mongoose immortality pill. But his fire resistance went down to -25% thanks to the use of Elemental Sword so he received 250 damage thanks to the additional damage.That was not the whole problem.Magaro swallowed a potion and his health increased.He also stored recovery potions.

Kukuku, how is it? Stupid bastards..this is the power of alchemy!

Magaro went on a drinking spree of recovery potions.

No, this son of a bitch!

Magaro transferred the recovery potions to two arms while throwing the explosive potions with the remaining arms.

Huk, Radun, swallow the potion!

Ssak ssak, ssak ssak ssak!

Radun shot out and swallowed the explosive potions at Arks command.

-Radun has acquired the Fire Explosive potion.

But no matter how it tried, Radun couldnt swallow 8 potions at once. Radun could only swallow one while the seven remaining exploded.

Kkukkukkukku, kkukwang, kwakwakwakwang!

It seemed like bombs were falling from the sky.Ark used Dark Dance to avoid the blast range but it was impossible in a narrow cave. He barely managed to avoid everything and receive Lariettes recovery magic.Then Magaro turned his eyes to Lariette.

Bah! You dare..botch my excellent work.!

No, Lariette-nim is not at the level where she can avoid the explosive potions!

Ark sprinted past Magaro to reach Lariette. Then he shouted while rotating his body.

Lariette-nim! Raise your weapons!

Huh?

Lariette automatically raised her weapons. At the same time, Ark ran up and hit her shield with Riposte.

Kyaak!

Lariette was pushed back 10 metres and fell.At the same time, an intense explosion took place in Arks vicinity.A message window appeared in front of Ark.He had lost 1,500 health from that attack.

Oh Ark-nim! Healing Touch, Healing Touch!

Lariette identified the situation and immediately healed him. However, Magaros damage was more than the amount she could recover.There was no chance to fight back properly.Even if he dealt a critical hit, Magaro would just restore his health using recovery potions. It was impossible for the minor attacks of his pets to deal any damage.He used the 10 different potions like water to deal damage.

Damn.how am I supposed to defeat him when he keeps throwing potions?

With the potions exploding everywhere, his summons were already not following is commands.

Ugh, fire, fire!

Clack clack clack, clack clack clack clack!

They just ran back and forth trying to save their lives.And the potions also exploded against the capsule walls which smashed everywhere. The sticky fluid inside the capsules and the monsters corpses scattered everywhere.

Dammit, is he just going to destroy everything?

Then Ark had a sudden thought as the chimera bodies scattered.

Wait! He uses potions..then..?

Lariette, please escape outside while I distract this guy!

Huh? B-but..!

I dont have time to explain, quickly!

Lariette hurriedly exited the cave at Arks words.

Dedric, Razak, you guys leave the cave too!

What? Master! What are you talking about? Well die together!

Clack clack, clack clack clack clack!

Dedric and Razak shouted ridiculously.Normally he would be disgusted but it was very praiseworthy in this moment. However Ark had an idea.He explained it telepathically to Dedric who grinned and nodded.

Indeed! Masters shrewd plan has started again!

Stop talking nonsense..get out quickly. I dont have the time. I can only hold on for 10 minutes. If you dont do as planned in 10 minutes then I will 100% die. Do you understand?

You dont have to worry!

Dedric and Razak bolted out of the cave while holding the parcel Ark gave them.

Now, lets see what 1-on-1 is like. Youll win if you kill me within 10 minutes!

Huhuhu, how dare.!

Magaro smirked and threw the bottles.Ark gave up on counterattacking and used a combination of Slide and Dark Dance to avoid the bottles. Then he ran out of the cave at a suitable time. He had lost an extra 20~30% of his health from the explosive potions.

Sheesh, jumping into a dungeon blindly was a mistake.

His dark attribute bonus was unconditionally applied inside the dungeon. There was no reason to wait until evening so he entered during the day. When he exited outside, his 40% attribute bonus was turned off.

But..

Radun, give me 10 dark attribute magic ingredients!

Ssak ssak ssak, ssak, ssak ssak ssak ssak ssak!

Radun spat out one magical ingredient after another.Ark put the ingredients into the lamp and fuel and pulled the lever. At the moment, the surrounding area darkened like a curtain was pulled around it.

-For 30 minutes, the Dark Lamp will maintain the state of night-time.

A Dark attribute bonus (all stats + 40%) will be applied.