Chapter 57 – 16. Beyond the Gate (3)
“Why not?”
Chloe looked visibly embarrassed. She confidently put mana around her fan, but in vain.
Although she tried swinging the fan a few more times. She also did not budge from the ground.
“No matter how unfamiliar this dungeon is, it’s strange. I’m sure the feeling of touching my feet is hard, so this road surface must be soil-like material…”
Chloe was thinking to herself about the cause of the failure. I quickly figured out why.
‘A typical road in Ireland is made of dirt or stone. Not asphalt.’
So, as you are used to, you must have tried to transform the floor by changing mana into an earth attribute.
However, this place is like a faded Harlem in New York. The place where we were standing was in the middle of the asphalt road.
‘Asphalt. It must have been a substance made from the residue left after fractional distillation of petroleum.’
Before ice. I know it well because I learned it through my major in reality. No, actually, I learned that much before college.
The basis of asphalt is petroleum. So it seemed that mana of the earth attribute did not induce metamorphosis.
I had an idea on my mind. The alchemical properties of oil that come to common alchemists are a mixed substance of fire and water.
I put my hand lightly on the ground. At the same time, I poured mana into my hand and tried to convert light mana into the attribute.
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[The attribute is active.]
* Attribute: General Alchemist (B)
: You will approach the depth of alchemy.
* Mana consumption
: 10MP per hour
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It is unreasonable to immediately implement an alchemy circuit with a complex structure like Chloe’s. However, the area that touches the tip of my finger was enough for me to change.
The mana at the fingertips was changed to the fire and water attributes, the middle point. Then, the asphalt of the ground slightly smeared at the tip. It was also what I thought.
“Chloe. Don’t panic!”
Chloe had a serious expression on her face, staring at the road that hadn’t changed until then.
I said calmly.
“This pavement appears to be made of a material similar to bitumen and coal tar. With that in mind, if you use alchemy, you’ll be able to do what you thought. It is to think of the road surface as a substance with fire and water properties.”
Bitumen. In other words, coal tar. It is a black viscous resin that can be obtained through petroleum or coal exposed to nature.
On Earth, it was a material that was used long ago in ancient times and the Middle Ages. What was used for adhesives or waterproofing of ships.
So, the possibility of existing in Ireland was sufficient.
‘Seeing that bitumen comes to mind as an alchemist’s trait. Are you sure.’
As expected, Chloe understood what I was saying.
“Count? Is it bitumen? And the material of fire and water properties… Wait! It was like that too.”
She was like a smart woman. As befits a rational character, she didn’t ask any further questions and immediately took action.
The tip of her fan shone. At the end, it was seen that mana of fire and water attributes were mixed. That mana left from her fan quickly hit the ground.
Woo woo woo-
It sounded like an earthquake.
In an instant, a road was created from the asphalt road leading to the two-story building in front. It is as if a small overpass has been built.
The two-story building connected to the bridge is about the size of a small mart. A group of monsters were gathered on the second floor, which was like a rooftop because the outer wall and roof were destroyed.
And through Rosario, the sense of the Witchbeast clearly came through.
‘Two type 4 monsters on the first floor. And two on the second floor.’
If you enter the 1st floor first, you will be surrounded by the guys on the 2nd floor at the same time. So, of course, I had to deal with the second floor first.
“Let’s rush to the second floor!”
At the same time, the two climbed onto the asphalt bridge.
A goblin archer opened fire as we approached. The other shooter-type monsters’ projection attacks also poured down on the two at the same time.
“Never mind, charge!”
The senses were heightened through the series of battles. The arrows of the goblins, not the monsters, were like slow motion.
The imperial sword I swung lightly knocked out all the arrows.
The two quickly reached the highest point of the bridge. Its highest point was higher than the group of demons on the second floor.
The bridge is a structure that leads to the second floor like a slide from the highest point. It was Chloe’s clever design that nullified the opponent’s geographical advantage.
At the top of the Alchemy Bridge, Chloe swung the fan downward with all her might.
A large number of needles poured from the tip of the fan and flew toward the group of monsters on the second floor.
‘You have hidden secrets anywhere in your body. She’s a scary woman after all.’
The bottom of Chloe’s combat uniform is a skirt. I saw a while ago that she was pulling out a memorization even between the skirt that was open at the side of her. However, I would have thought that the memory was hidden even in her fan.
The needle quickly reached the monster. At the same time, an explosion sounded.
Kwak Kwa Kwa Kwa Kwam-
More than 20 subordinate monsters that were with two type 4 monsters. At the same time as the sound of the explosion, the formation of the monsters collapsed at once. It was the same alchemical dust explosion as before.
I immediately jumped through the acrid smoke that rose.
Even though my vision was temporarily blocked, my senses were clear. Capturing the demonic spirit power unique to the demonic beast. However, since it is a Type 4 monster, it only feels like a slightly stronger monster.
Perhaps the mighty leader of the orcs. Is it about the Orc Road? Demonic beasts also imitate the shape of normal monsters, so it must be true in reality.
But an orc is just an orc.
Reinhardt’s unconsciousness, which was faster than thinking, moved the sword. The imperial sword’s flash drew a straight line.
Seuk-
And when the smoke has all subsided. The heads of the two Type 4 Witchbeasts were already on the ground.
“Next, to the first floor! Type 4 monsters are nothing special! Hurry up and head to the dungeon boss. Chloe!”
“Yeah! Count.”
I didn’t need my legs to go down. The two immediately jumped from the second floor to the ground.
Another dust explosion ensued. The demons on the first floor were also cleaned up in an instant.
***
Now, all that was left was the boss, the Type 3 Witchbeast.
Chloe and I quickly climbed the outer wall of a moderately tall building using alchemy. Beyond the field of vision, a place that was clearly distinct from the rest of the dungeon stood out.
“There must be a boss over there.”
Usually the boss is located where the gate’s core is. In other words, that area is the boss area of the dungeon. I know the road well, so there is no difficulty in heading there.
“Don’t move in haste. If you catch the Type 3 Witchbeast, this disgusting place will be over.”
Said calmly. For a moment, I felt Chloe’s eyes looking at me.
At the beginning of the dungeon, Chloe almost fell into a trap, and for a moment Chloe lost her spirits. However, there was no doubt about his performance after that.
Not just dust explosions, but even asphalt bridges.
As expected, the life of the alchemy sect was representative. Of course, I was the one who brought Chloe’s firepower to the highest efficiency.
In an instant, Chloe’s red lips opened.
“Certainly, Count Julian said that this was the first step of a combat mission.”
She was right.
Ordinary Pantheon cadets participated in subjugation missions to normal monsters, even in the first year. However, the crazy Julian couldn’t even awaken mana, and he couldn’t even learn the imperial swordsmanship, let alone his lion heart sword.
So, of course, I had no experience in any combat before I was possessed.
‘I don’t think he’d even tried hunting animals that nobles enjoy. That body.’
Count Julian, who had been like that, fought on a par with himself, no, he fought better than that. He must have been suspicious of Chloe.
I answered.
“You know that. This is the first time.”
“It really was. Actually, I couldn’t believe it when I saw the Count during the formation of the reserve platoon of the Golden Wings. Although it is a place where there is conflict between religious groups and social statuses. Still, the golden wings are where at least the talented cadets you can entrust your back to come from.”
“Yes? Why are you saying that all of a sudden?”
“No. I just… I remembered for a while what I had been scolded by the Count at the time, so I said it.”
And he spoke in a slightly softer tone.
“Again… It doesn’t seem like the wrong decision was made at the church meeting. Well, even the high priests must have eyes for people.”
She was saying that she acknowledged me in her own way. After saying that, Chloe covered her face with a fan.
I answered.
“Such trivial things can be said after being sentenced to 3. After the mission is over.”
The two came down to the ground.
This time, Chloe led the way. As befits an excellent woman, she was used to the trap patterns of her dungeon. With no difficulty she dodged the trap.
They made their way through the center of the ruined city. Recover the stamina and mana consumed while catching type 4, and be as careful as possible.
While there was silence between the two of them, I thought about the Type 3 Witchbeast for a while.
‘Type 3 Masura. It wouldn’t be easy if it was the way the demon king died.’
Type 3 is the criterion for separating upper and lower monsters. This dungeon has been strengthened by the influence of the Kiatic Gate in Old Hwangdo.
So, even if it was a type 3 monster, it was clear that it would be strengthened close to that of a higher rank monster.
In addition, unlike type 4 monsters, which are strengthened versions of existing monsters, they have their own personalities starting with type 3 monsters.
‘Spray the curse even stronger using the demon’s power.’
However, I am not nervous or worried. Maybe it’s because he competed with Captain Michael, who cut down the type 1 monster.
No, in the first place, Reinhardt’s blood is the blood that has the potential to go beyond the level of a master, Michael, to a grand master.
Through successive battles, it seems that my personality is gradually assimilating into that Reinhardt’s blood.
Even more, I wanted to fight.
‘I can see why Marquis Wilhelm is on the front lines even at that age.’
Two people in a hurry to break. We finally reached the boss area.
An old-fashioned building that looks like a city hall in an abandoned city. Against the backdrop of that building, a huge monster stood.
***
Chloe’s expression was tense.
“That’s… A third brother?”
Size that looks over about 5m. A huge one-eyed giant radiated an ominous purple aura all over his body.
“When Anton said it was about three meters tall. It seems to have grown by eating nearby creatures. It will be three times my height.”
I wasn’t small either. Although he was over 180 cm tall, he still couldn’t compare to that giant.
“And it’s not just size that’s dangerous. It looks much more ferocious than the normal type 3 or giant monsters.”
Oh oh oh oh-
The giant was very angry. Apparently, he noticed that all of his subordinates were dead.
So, the shouts mixed with curses from a while ago were definitely directed at the two of us.
“How much mana do you have left, Chloe?”
Chloe used alchemy continuously in the dungeon. Some of the mana would have been used for divine magic to block the curse.
Even if he recovered his mana little by little as he came to the boss area, he probably wouldn’t have had enough left.
“Probably… I think I have about a quarter of my usual amount left.”
It would be nice if I could cast mana recovery holy magic. In fact, she was bluffing when she said earlier that she would put her heels on her.
It was because he needed more growth to use Jedin’s divine power so delicately.
“Then I will have to work hard.”
But I still have a sword that is intact. An ordinary imperial sword. I was confident enough with this sword.
‘Because in Demon King’s Death, it was actually a boss that could be defeated with control.’
Besides, if the pair were Liliana and Rosette rather than Chloe, it would have been a much easier boss to defeat. Of course, I wasn’t saying that Chloe was less skilled than the two of them.
It was because holding power was important against that one-eyed giant, Cyclops.
‘What. Because mana overflows. Shall we go leisurely?’
If the holding power is a little lacking, she can go to burst damage. I was well aware of the last shot that Chloe always hid.
I rushed towards Cyclops.
“Count!”
Chloe screamed in surprise.
I ran fast The hammer, like a cyclops siege weapon, landed on my head. Contrary to its size, it moved very quickly.
And it was devastating.
Kwaguagua-
The ground caved in with a loud sound as if it had been an earthquake. However, this guy’s attack pattern was simple compared to his speed.
I dodged those attacks. And with the remaining mana, he prepared to use alchemy. Shouted at Chloe.
“Chloe! Prepare the poison!”
In this state, if you attack well, it will only graze its pillar-like legs. To feed Chloe’s big shot. I had to make a cut with a sword as close to the heart as possible.
I manifested alchemy on the ground. The dry lawn in front of City Hall. It was regular soil, not asphalt.
Boo woo woo-
With plenty of mana, a large amount of earth pillars were created. A pseudo-air battle began while stepping on the soil pillars of various heights. The giant who couldn’t easily hit me shouted in anger.
Oh oh oh-
A relentless air battle ensued to inflict deep scars on the guy’s back. I dodged the siege hammer, caught up behind him and quickly fired a lion heart sword.
Little by little, the sword cuts and stab wounds on his back increased. When the wound finally opened enough to bleed.
Chloe poured a lot of memorized words at once through the wound.
