Chapter 62: No.388 Feathered Serpent Altar (1)
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Chapter 62: No.388 Feathered Serpent Altar (1)
Whats this for?
A large ruby was emanating a red glow in my hand.
The essence imbued with the unique magic of the Ruby Magic Tower.
Any transaction involving it would undoubtedly involve gold, and using it in crafting or upgrading items guarantees a high quality.
It seemed excessive for merely making a replay private.
After all, keeping replays confidential could be considered a matter of team ethics and was often resolved with something small like snacks or coffee.
So when Hong Yeon-hwa offered the ruby, I shook my head. I didnt need it.
But then, an even larger ruby appeared.
Refusing again might lead to something even more extravagant, so I accepted it, though not without reservations.
This wasnt something to be overly thrilled about; swallowing it whole could likely lead to stomachaches.
Ill take it to the Ruby side later.
I decided it would be best to discuss this with the club president.
After all, I had plans to visit the Ruby Magic Tower eventually.
I figured bringing the ruby might at least warrant some hospitality.
Upon checking the time, I realized not much had elapsed since we entered the dungeon.
It ended quickly.
The purpose of this clearance strategy battle was to look closely and develop observation skills, even if it took some time.
Yet Hong Yeon-hwa and I blitzed through the dungeon as if we were on a timed attack.
Hong Yeon-hwa did a great job.
It was the result of me meticulously planning efficient routes to minimize time but it was Hong Yeon-hwas ability to follow these routes that made it even smoother.
Even if I could quickly locate the monsters, taking too long to defeat them or missing them would have delayed us.
On the other hand, Hong Yeon-hwa displayed an impressive ability to burn down several monsters in an instant no matter how many appeared.
She also fought well against the boss monsters.
She held her own quite well against the twin trolls.
In fact, these twin trolls were among the various bosses randomly selected and if you were particularly unlucky youd face them. They were even stronger than the notorious [Strong Enemy] Beheader Goblin.
After she managed to deplete about 30% of their health single-handedly, I realized she truly lived up to her reputation as a promising student.
And when it seemed she was reaching her limit toward the end, I stepped in but I had seen enough to make my decision by then.
Enough to decide which skill to copy.
Copy-Skill[2/2]
1. Overheat(D)
2. Thiefs Step(B)
Overheat.
This is a skill that absorbs a completed fire skill and grants physical abilities equivalent to the power of the absorbed skill for its duration.
It means that absorbing [Flame Orb] which creates a large fireball would increase my stats more than absorbing [Combustion] which creates a small fire explosion.
I only have one fire-type skill.
But its an exceptionally powerful one.
Inferno Fist.
It was so powerful that I anticipated a huge boost in physical abilities when absorbed.
Since Inferno Fist was a prohibited skill, it required cautious use, but now I could use it as an overheat sacrifice without caring much about others watching my replays.
With the enhanced physical abilities, combined with the B-rank Thiefs Step and the shoes I received from Seo Ye-in
I could probably play tag with the third-years.nove(l)bi(n.)com
It seemed safe to divert my attention away from mobility for a while.
[Sub Quest: 4th Week Strategy Battle](Completed)
Objective: Clear the strategy battle dungeon
Clearance: 100/100%
Reward: [Copy-Trait] Slot +1
Copy-Trat [1/2]
1. Elemental Resistance (S)
2. (None)
The 100% clearance reward was an additional [Copy-Trait] slot.
Now, I could copy a new trait without having to overwrite [Elemental Resistance].
Unlike skills, traits did not have noticeable precursors when activated, making it more difficult to ascertain whether they were activated or not.
And gauging their rank was even more difficult.
And with all the original game characters replaced due to the aftermath of the EX-rank reincarnation quest, it would take some time to discover the traits of other students and teachers.
So, I decided to postpone the task of copying the trait and focus on targets I was certain about.
The boss monsters residing in the underground dungeon.
***
Kim-hyung.
In the evening,
On my way to the dungeon building at the appointed time, I ran into Go Hyeon-woo.
We walked side by side and exchanged a few words.
Have you memorized all the strategies?
Of course. I havent missed a single detail just as you instructed.
The more closely you follow them, the better, and its okay to make a few mistakes. Just dont get too lost.
But as the saying goes, speak of the tiger and it will come.
In less than five minutes, Shin Byeong-cheol flinched and signaled to us.
He urgently mouthed the words:
Lets just pass by naturally. Just naturally.
Soon, we could sense someone approaching from below and saw a group of second-year students coming up.
We naturally lined up in a single file and stuck to one side while the others did the same on the opposite side.
As we passed by each other, a couple of them glanced our way.
They tilted their heads with an expression that seemed to say,
Were these kids in our grade?
However, they didnt seem to feel the need to scrutinize us further and quickly looked away.
They were probably tired and bothered by everything after just finishing a dungeon raid.
Fortunately for us, this worked in our favor.
After the second-year students had disappeared up the path,
Go Hyeon-woo and I silently turned our gazes towards Shin Byeong-cheol.
Wasnt he the one who promised that we wouldnt run into even a single rat?
Shin Byeong-cheol immediately started making excuses.
We just had bad luck this time. You trust me, right?
Instead of offering words of encouragement, Go Hyeon-woo seemed to decide it was best to quickly change the subject.
How far have we come?
We must be in the 700s by now.
And what does the 700s mean?
F-rank. We have to go much deeper for D-rank.
Go Hyeon-woo was genuinely impressed.
Wow. I had heard that the dungeon building was vast, but I had no idea it was to this extent. If it takes this long just to reach D-grade, I wonder how much further we have to go to reach the deeper levels
Its not called the depths for nothing. Lets worry about that when we get there; for now, lets keep moving.
In fact, the reason it felt so bottomless was largely because we secretly went down to the underground levels.
To accommodate students who found walking tedious or didnt want to waste time, various means of moving between floors, such as elevators and teleportation circles, were scattered throughout the underground levels.
However, one typically needed to scan their student ID to use these facilities and the usage of such things was recorded due to the installed crystal balls.
We couldnt afford to leave a trail just for a bit of convenience, so we had no choice but to walk past them while ignoring their existence.
While a more skilled guide might have been able to deceive the crystal balls, unfortunately, Shin Byeong-chul was also a new student just like us.
We were left with no choice but to trudge along diligently.
***
On our way to the destination, we encountered two more groups of second-year students.
We had chosen what we thought was a quiet time in the evening and took the least crowded routes yet here we were.
Ha This is a bit embarrassing.
Shin Byeong-cheol scratched the back of his head.
You can brush it off as bad luck once, but when it happens three times, its hard not to feel a bit shameless.
Yet I didnt complain.
After all, it was only his first time coming down here too.
This was all about gaining experience for him.
Its all good as long as we dont get caught. Just lead us better next time.
Oh my, without doubt customer-nim. Please come this way.
After escaping the dreary staircase, we ventured deeper into the dungeon corridors that resembled an ant colony.
D-rank dungeons were scattered here and there with their mouths open and waiting for challengers.
Each teleportation portal had a different appearance and the scenery glimpsed from inside was also different.
[No.396] [Correspondence Bureau]
[No.394] [7th Laboratory]
If they shared one thing in common, it was the atmosphere; each one exuded a vibe several times more sinister than that of any artificial dungeon.
We passed by several such portals until we stopped in front of one.
[No.388] [Feathered Serpent Altar]
Wait a moment.
Before entering,
Shin Byeong-cheol took several items out of his inventory and began to hurriedly install them around the area.
This was to briefly disrupt the surveillance of the crystal balls in the area and ensure that no traces were left behind for potential tracking later.
This was also part of the services provided by the thieves club.
Shin Byeong-cheol swiftly completed the setup and dusted off his hands.
All set. How long will it take?
Well be over soon.
Alright. Ill wait outside.
After saying that, he took a few steps back.
I exchanged glances with Go Hyeon-woo and nodded my head.
Then we stepped into the portal one by one.
Soon our surroundings changed abruptly.
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Chapter 62: No.388 Feathered Serpent Altar (1)
Whats this for?
A large ruby was emanating a red glow in my hand.
The essence imbued with the unique magic of the Ruby Magic Tower.
Any transaction involving it would undoubtedly involve gold, and using it in crafting or upgrading items guarantees a high quality.
It seemed excessive for merely making a replay private.
After all, keeping replays confidential could be considered a matter of team ethics and was often resolved with something small like snacks or coffee.
So when Hong Yeon-hwa offered the ruby, I shook my head. I didnt need it.
But then, an even larger ruby appeared.
Refusing again might lead to something even more extravagant, so I accepted it, though not without reservations.
This wasnt something to be overly thrilled about; swallowing it whole could likely lead to stomachaches.
Ill take it to the Ruby side later.
I decided it would be best to discuss this with the club president.
After all, I had plans to visit the Ruby Magic Tower eventually.
I figured bringing the ruby might at least warrant some hospitality.
Upon checking the time, I realized not much had elapsed since we entered the dungeon.
It ended quickly.
The purpose of this clearance strategy battle was to look closely and develop observation skills, even if it took some time.
Yet Hong Yeon-hwa and I blitzed through the dungeon as if we were on a timed attack.
Hong Yeon-hwa did a great job.
It was the result of me meticulously planning efficient routes to minimize time but it was Hong Yeon-hwas ability to follow these routes that made it even smoother.
Even if I could quickly locate the monsters, taking too long to defeat them or missing them would have delayed us.
On the other hand, Hong Yeon-hwa displayed an impressive ability to burn down several monsters in an instant no matter how many appeared.
She also fought well against the boss monsters.
She held her own quite well against the twin trolls.
In fact, these twin trolls were among the various bosses randomly selected and if you were particularly unlucky youd face them. They were even stronger than the notorious [Strong Enemy] Beheader Goblin.
After she managed to deplete about 30% of their health single-handedly, I realized she truly lived up to her reputation as a promising student.
And when it seemed she was reaching her limit toward the end, I stepped in but I had seen enough to make my decision by then.
Enough to decide which skill to copy.
Copy-Skill[2/2]
1. Overheat(D)
2. Thiefs Step(B)
Overheat.
This is a skill that absorbs a completed fire skill and grants physical abilities equivalent to the power of the absorbed skill for its duration.
It means that absorbing [Flame Orb] which creates a large fireball would increase my stats more than absorbing [Combustion] which creates a small fire explosion.
I only have one fire-type skill.
But its an exceptionally powerful one.
Inferno Fist.
It was so powerful that I anticipated a huge boost in physical abilities when absorbed.
Since Inferno Fist was a prohibited skill, it required cautious use, but now I could use it as an overheat sacrifice without caring much about others watching my replays.
With the enhanced physical abilities, combined with the B-rank Thiefs Step and the shoes I received from Seo Ye-in
I could probably play tag with the third-years.nove(l)bi(n.)com
It seemed safe to divert my attention away from mobility for a while.
[Sub Quest: 4th Week Strategy Battle](Completed)
Objective: Clear the strategy battle dungeon
Clearance: 100/100%
Reward: [Copy-Trait] Slot +1
Copy-Trat [1/2]
1. Elemental Resistance (S)
2. (None)
The 100% clearance reward was an additional [Copy-Trait] slot.
Now, I could copy a new trait without having to overwrite [Elemental Resistance].
Unlike skills, traits did not have noticeable precursors when activated, making it more difficult to ascertain whether they were activated or not.
And gauging their rank was even more difficult.
And with all the original game characters replaced due to the aftermath of the EX-rank reincarnation quest, it would take some time to discover the traits of other students and teachers.
So, I decided to postpone the task of copying the trait and focus on targets I was certain about.
The boss monsters residing in the underground dungeon.
***
Kim-hyung.
In the evening,
On my way to the dungeon building at the appointed time, I ran into Go Hyeon-woo.
We walked side by side and exchanged a few words.
Have you memorized all the strategies?
Of course. I havent missed a single detail just as you instructed.
The more closely you follow them, the better, and its okay to make a few mistakes. Just dont get too lost.
But as the saying goes, speak of the tiger and it will come.
In less than five minutes, Shin Byeong-cheol flinched and signaled to us.
He urgently mouthed the words:
Lets just pass by naturally. Just naturally.
Soon, we could sense someone approaching from below and saw a group of second-year students coming up.
We naturally lined up in a single file and stuck to one side while the others did the same on the opposite side.
As we passed by each other, a couple of them glanced our way.
They tilted their heads with an expression that seemed to say,
Were these kids in our grade?
However, they didnt seem to feel the need to scrutinize us further and quickly looked away.
They were probably tired and bothered by everything after just finishing a dungeon raid.
Fortunately for us, this worked in our favor.
After the second-year students had disappeared up the path,
Go Hyeon-woo and I silently turned our gazes towards Shin Byeong-cheol.
Wasnt he the one who promised that we wouldnt run into even a single rat?
Shin Byeong-cheol immediately started making excuses.
We just had bad luck this time. You trust me, right?
Instead of offering words of encouragement, Go Hyeon-woo seemed to decide it was best to quickly change the subject.
How far have we come?
We must be in the 700s by now.
And what does the 700s mean?
F-rank. We have to go much deeper for D-rank.
Go Hyeon-woo was genuinely impressed.
Wow. I had heard that the dungeon building was vast, but I had no idea it was to this extent. If it takes this long just to reach D-grade, I wonder how much further we have to go to reach the deeper levels
Its not called the depths for nothing. Lets worry about that when we get there; for now, lets keep moving.
In fact, the reason it felt so bottomless was largely because we secretly went down to the underground levels.
To accommodate students who found walking tedious or didnt want to waste time, various means of moving between floors, such as elevators and teleportation circles, were scattered throughout the underground levels.
However, one typically needed to scan their student ID to use these facilities and the usage of such things was recorded due to the installed crystal balls.
We couldnt afford to leave a trail just for a bit of convenience, so we had no choice but to walk past them while ignoring their existence.
While a more skilled guide might have been able to deceive the crystal balls, unfortunately, Shin Byeong-chul was also a new student just like us.
We were left with no choice but to trudge along diligently.
***
On our way to the destination, we encountered two more groups of second-year students.
We had chosen what we thought was a quiet time in the evening and took the least crowded routes yet here we were.
Ha This is a bit embarrassing.
Shin Byeong-cheol scratched the back of his head.
You can brush it off as bad luck once, but when it happens three times, its hard not to feel a bit shameless.
Yet I didnt complain.
After all, it was only his first time coming down here too.
This was all about gaining experience for him.
Its all good as long as we dont get caught. Just lead us better next time.
Oh my, without doubt customer-nim. Please come this way.
After escaping the dreary staircase, we ventured deeper into the dungeon corridors that resembled an ant colony.
D-rank dungeons were scattered here and there with their mouths open and waiting for challengers.
Each teleportation portal had a different appearance and the scenery glimpsed from inside was also different.
[No.396] [Correspondence Bureau]
[No.394] [7th Laboratory]
If they shared one thing in common, it was the atmosphere; each one exuded a vibe several times more sinister than that of any artificial dungeon.
We passed by several such portals until we stopped in front of one.
[No.388] [Feathered Serpent Altar]
Wait a moment.
Before entering,
Shin Byeong-cheol took several items out of his inventory and began to hurriedly install them around the area.
This was to briefly disrupt the surveillance of the crystal balls in the area and ensure that no traces were left behind for potential tracking later.
This was also part of the services provided by the thieves club.
Shin Byeong-cheol swiftly completed the setup and dusted off his hands.
All set. How long will it take?
Well be over soon.
Alright. Ill wait outside.
After saying that, he took a few steps back.
I exchanged glances with Go Hyeon-woo and nodded my head.
Then we stepped into the portal one by one.
Soon our surroundings changed abruptly.
Chapter 62: No.388 Feathered Serpent Altar 1Whats this for?A large ruby was emanating a red glow in my hand.The essence imbued with the unique magic of the Ruby Magic Tower.Any transaction involving it would undoubtedly involve gold, and using it in crafting or upgrading items guarantees a high quality.It seemed excessive for merely making a replay private.After all, keeping replays confidential could be considered a matter of team ethics and was often resolved with something small like snacks or coffee.So when Hong Yeon-hwa offered the ruby, I shook my head. I didnt need it.But then, an even larger ruby appeared.Refusing again might lead to something even more extravagant, so I accepted it, though not without reservations.This wasnt something to be overly thrilled about; swallowing it whole could likely lead to stomachaches.Ill take it to the Ruby side later.I decided it would be best to discuss this with the club president.After all, I had plans to visit the Ruby Magic Tower eventually.I figured bringing the ruby might at least warrant some hospitality.Upon checking the time, I realized not much had elapsed since we entered the dungeon.It ended quickly.The purpose of this clearance strategy battle was to look closely and develop observation skills, even if it took some time.Yet Hong Yeon-hwa and I blitzed through the dungeon as if we were on a timed attack.Hong Yeon-hwa did a great job.It was the result of me meticulously planning efficient routes to minimize time but it was Hong Yeon-hwas ability to follow these routes that made it even smoother.Even if I could quickly locate the monsters, taking too long to defeat them or missing them would have delayed us.On the other hand, Hong Yeon-hwa displayed an impressive ability to burn down several monsters in an instant no matter how many appeared.She also fought well against the boss monsters.She held her own quite well against the twin trolls.In fact, these twin trolls were among the various bosses randomly selected and if you were particularly unlucky youd face them. They were even stronger than the notorious Strong Enemy Beheader Goblin.After she managed to deplete about 30% of their health single-handedly, I realized she truly lived up to her reputation as a promising student.And when it seemed she was reaching her limit toward the end, I stepped in but I had seen enough to make my decision by then.Enough to decide which skill to copy.Copy-Skill2/21. OverheatD2. Thiefs StepBOverheat.This is a skill that absorbs a completed fire skill and grants physical abilities equivalent to the power of the absorbed skill for its duration.It means that absorbing Flame Orb which creates a large fireball would increase my stats more than absorbing Combustion which creates a small fire explosion.I only have one fire-type skill.But its an exceptionally powerful one.Inferno Fist.It was so powerful that I anticipated a huge boost in physical abilities when absorbed.Since Inferno Fist was a prohibited skill, it required cautious use, but now I could use it as an overheat sacrifice without caring much about others watching my replays.With the enhanced physical abilities, combined with the B-rank Thiefs Step and the shoes I received from Seo Ye-inI could probably play tag with the third-years.novelbin.comIt seemed safe to divert my attention away from mobility for a while.Sub Quest: 4th Week Strategy BattleCompletedObjective: Clear the strategy battle dungeonClearance: 100/100%Reward: Copy-Trait Slot +1Copy-Trat 1/21. Elemental Resistance S2. NoneThe 100% clearance reward was an additional Copy-Trait slot.Now, I could copy a new trait without having to overwrite Elemental Resistance.Unlike skills, traits did not have noticeable precursors when activated, making it more difficult to ascertain whether they were activated or not.And gauging their rank was even more difficult.And with all the original game characters replaced due to the aftermath of the EX-rank reincarnation quest, it would take some time to discover the traits of other students and teachers.So, I decided to postpone the task of copying the trait and focus on targets I was certain about.The boss monsters residing in the underground dungeon.***Kim-hyung.In the evening,On my way to the dungeon building at the appointed time, I ran into Go Hyeon-woo.We walked side by side and exchanged a few words.Have you memorized all the strategies?Of course. I havent missed a single detail just as you instructed.The more closely you follow them, the better, and its okay to make a few mistakes. Just dont get too lost.But as the saying goes, speak of the tiger and it will come.In less than five minutes, Shin Byeong-cheol flinched and signaled to us.He urgently mouthed the words:Lets just pass by naturally. Just naturally.Soon, we could sense someone approaching from below and saw a group of second-year students coming up.We naturally lined up in a single file and stuck to one side while the others did the same on the opposite side.As we passed by each other, a couple of them glanced our way.They tilted their heads with an expression that seemed to say,Were these kids in our grade?However, they didnt seem to feel the need to scrutinize us further and quickly looked away.They were probably tired and bothered by everything after just finishing a dungeon raid.Fortunately for us, this worked in our favor.After the second-year students had disappeared up the path,Go Hyeon-woo and I silently turned our gazes towards Shin Byeong-cheol.Wasnt he the one who promised that we wouldnt run into even a single rat?Shin Byeong-cheol immediately started making excuses.We just had bad luck this time. You trust me, right?Instead of offering words of encouragement, Go Hyeon-woo seemed to decide it was best to quickly change the subject.How far have we come?We must be in the 700s by now.And what does the 700s mean?F-rank. We have to go much deeper for D-rank.Go Hyeon-woo was genuinely impressed.Wow. I had heard that the dungeon building was vast, but I had no idea it was to this extent. If it takes this long just to reach D-grade, I wonder how much further we have to go to reach the deeper levelsIts not called the depths for nothing. Lets worry about that when we get there; for now, lets keep moving.In fact, the reason it felt so bottomless was largely because we secretly went down to the underground levels.To accommodate students who found walking tedious or didnt want to waste time, various means of moving between floors, such as elevators and teleportation circles, were scattered throughout the underground levels.However, one typically needed to scan their student ID to use these facilities and the usage of such things was recorded due to the installed crystal balls.We couldnt afford to leave a trail just for a bit of convenience, so we had no choice but to walk past them while ignoring their existence.While a more skilled guide might have been able to deceive the crystal balls, unfortunately, Shin Byeong-chul was also a new student just like us.We were left with no choice but to trudge along diligently.***On our way to the destination, we encountered two more groups of second-year students.We had chosen what we thought was a quiet time in the evening and took the least crowded routes yet here we were.Ha This is a bit embarrassing.Shin Byeong-cheol scratched the back of his head.You can brush it off as bad luck once, but when it happens three times, its hard not to feel a bit shameless.Yet I didnt complain.After all, it was only his first time coming down here too.This was all about gaining experience for him.Its all good as long as we dont get caught. Just lead us better next time.Oh my, without doubt customer-nim. Please come this way.After escaping the dreary staircase, we ventured deeper into the dungeon corridors that resembled an ant colony.D-rank dungeons were scattered here and there with their mouths open and waiting for challengers.Each teleportation portal had a different appearance and the scenery glimpsed from inside was also different.No.396 Correspondence BureauNo.394 7th LaboratoryIf they shared one thing in common, it was the atmosphere; each one exuded a vibe several times more sinister than that of any artificial dungeon.We passed by several such portals until we stopped in front of one.No.388 Feathered Serpent AltarWait a moment.Before entering,Shin Byeong-cheol took several items out of his inventory and began to hurriedly install them around the area.This was to briefly disrupt the surveillance of the crystal balls in the area and ensure that no traces were left behind for potential tracking later.This was also part of the services provided by the thieves club.Shin Byeong-cheol swiftly completed the setup and dusted off his hands.All set. How long will it take?Well be over soon.Alright. Ill wait outside.After saying that, he took a few steps back.I exchanged glances with Go Hyeon-woo and nodded my head.Then we stepped into the portal one by one.Soon our surroundings changed abruptly.
