LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 26
Chapter 26
Go Chang-seok.
He was so out of breath from running that his forehead was covered in sweat. And in his hands was exactly what Se-woon had been waiting for.
“It was a close call. Since I tried to improve the quality even just a little by using good materials, I ended up being a bit late.”
“Not late at all. It’s right on time.”
“Haha, that’s a relief.”
Se-woon tried on the armor handed to him by Go Chang-seok.
Since it was tailored to his physique, it fit perfectly without feeling too tight or loose. Even when he moved his arms and waist, there was no discomfort at all.
[Red Wolf Armor]
Category: Armor
Rank: C-
Description: A studded armor made from red wolf leather embedded with hazel stone from Monkey’s Rocky Mountain. It is designed not only for defense but also with the wearer’s mobility in mind.
Abilities:
1. Red Wolf’s Fangs – Increases attack power by 10%.
2. Wolf’s Threat – Instills fear in monsters weaker than the wearer.
3. Essence of the Rocky Mountain – Significantly boosts defense and durability.
Upon reviewing the item’s attributes, Se-woon couldn’t help but be stunned further.
A C-rank item.
Even with a minus attached, and despite the special material, Monkey’s Rocky Mountain’s Hazel Rock, having a C-rank item crafted during the tutorial was unheard of, even for Se-woon.
“So, how do you like it? Are you satisfied?”
“Yes, it’s beyond my expectations.”
“Haha, this is my favorite piece since I arrived here too.”
Moreover, one of the abilities attached to the armor, ‘Red Wolf’s Fangs,’ was particularly exceptional.
It was extremely rare for an armor to have an ability that increased attack power.
How did such a result come about?
As Se-woon pondered over this, he soon found out the reason.
– The Constellation, ‘Soldier with the Golden Crown,’ assures the armor’s performance, stating that a bit of his skill is embedded in it.
The 28th-ranked Demon Lord, Berith.
If his skill is imbued within it, it’s quite understandable.
‘Well, making a contract with a high-ranking Constellation like this in the tutorial isn’t common anyway.’
Constellations are never to be taken lightly.
During the tutorial, they watch promising players and only extend their hand to those who meet their expectations.
Therefore, forming a contract with a Constellation early in the tutorial is challenging.
This result owed itself to Go Chang-seok’s outstanding skill and the fact that the two Demon Gods watching over Se-woon drew the attention of the 72 Demon Lords as well.
‘With this, I don’t have to worry about most attacks.’
Even if the difficulty of the tenth wave was extremely high, Se-woon’s equipment was already well beyond that difficulty level.
Despite being sealed, Durandal retained the power of a B-rank item, supplemented by a D+ tier dagger, a D-rank cloak, and C- tier armor.
In the initial stage of the tutorial, where even F-rank equipment was hard to come by, Se-woon was practically an unbalanced presence.
“Elder, please take shelter in the forge.”
“Oh, how could I possibly do that? This is a chance to witness my masterpiece in action firsthand!”
Go Chang-seok’s eyes sparkled with excitement.
Judging by his downward gaze, it was clear he wanted to see not just the armor but also Durandal’s performance.
“And I’m sure you’ll fend them off admirably! What’s there to worry about?”
“Alright, just make sure to stay hidden behind everyone.”
“Will do. Looking forward to seeing how well you use it.”
Reluctantly leaving without thoroughly inspecting Durandal, Go Chang-seok took one last look at Se-woon’s gear before heading back to his spot.
[ Tutorial, Chapter One – Adaptation ]
– The final, the tenth wave is starting.
– Defend against the monster wave and prove your worth.
Just then, the short five minutes passed swiftly, and the final wave began.
* * *
Gulp.
As the wave began, the camp fell into silence. You could hear the person next to you swallowing.
It made sense given Yoo Seo-ah’s words while preparing for this wave.
‘A boss monster, you say?’
‘A monster stronger than the red ones? No way.’
‘But still, with that guy Blood Wolf… Se-woon here, we should be fine, right?’
Boss monster.
Initially, they dismissed it, thinking, ‘This isn’t a game, there’s no way.’ But this world had already surpassed Earth’s logic effortlessly.
Just looking at the system messages floating before them, it was an unbelievable phenomenon that would be thought of as a dream if it happened on Earth.
While everyone was tense, the stillness of the Wolf Forest was broken by the rustling of bushes.
“Grr…”
Typically, animals have colors that match their habitats.
This helps them hide and hunt their prey or avoid predators within their terrain.
However, the monsters appearing now were different.
Creatures covered in blood-red skin with sharp, blade-like fangs.
Red Wolves.
As soon as people saw them, they felt a slight release of tension.
“Phew, they’re just Red Wolves.”
“Yeah, a monster stronger than that? It makes no sense.”
Red Wolves.
They were indeed strong monsters but ones they had already faced during the seventh wave.
People naturally began forming the formations they used to fend off wolves.
At that moment.
“Look, over there!”
“What are you doing? Hurry up and…”
“The Rocky Mountain! Look towards the Rocky Mountain!”
“Rocky Mountain?”
Curious about the commotion, people turned their heads towards Rocky Mountain, and their expressions twisted in shock.
The hard, gray Rocky Mountain was turning crimson.
“Red Monkeys!”
“Why are they here?”
“Oook! Oook!”
The monsters from the ninth wave.
If Se-woon hadn’t appeared dramatically, the camp might have already fallen due to the severe damage they caused.
This situation completely ignored the logic that monsters only appeared from one direction at a time.
“Then it must mean…!”
Some people urgently turned their heads.
With both Red Wolves and Red Monkeys present, they realized there was still one type of monster left.
Unfortunately, the system didn’t care about their anxiety.
Thud thud thud thud!
“Damn it, now Red Boars have shown up too!”
“Why is this happening?”
“What should we do?”
“The formation!?”
“Everyone! Do not panic and form ranks around the wooden barricades! There are many of them, but we’ve defeated these monsters before!”
Yoo Seo-ah urgently tried to calm the people.
The final wave.
Even though Se-woon had warned them and they had prepared, she was just as anxious.
‘But still, the boss monster Se-woon mentioned…’
“Awoooo-!!”
Just as Yoo Seo-ah took some comfort in the fact that things weren’t worse, her hopes were swiftly dashed by a sharp, piercing howl that echoed through the Wolf Forest.
The Red Wolves, emerging from the forest, stepped aside and bowed their heads.
Soon, a massive wolf emerged from between the trees in the forest.
Standing at an imposing height of around 3 meters, its body was covered in numerous wounds, both large and small. Even with its mouth closed, its long fangs jutted out menacingly.
– Red Fang, Karnil has appeared.
“A b-boss monster!”
It had finally appeared. The boss monster Se-woon had predicted.
The sight of all the mighty Red Wolves bowing their heads spoke volumes about how powerful this wolf, Karnil, was.
Moreover, this wasn’t the end of the trouble.
Rumble, rumble-!
“F-from the hill too!”
“Screech!”
“From the Rocky Mountain as well!”
– Red Molar, Farg has appeared.
– Red Claw, Yashak has appeared.
On both sides of the camp, boss-level monsters were making their appearance as well.
Fear quickly spread across the faces of the people.
“We’re doomed.”
“This doesn’t make any sense…”
“L-Leader, what should we do now…?”
“T-that’s…”
This wave was on an entirely different level.
Everyone’s eyes turned to Yoo Seo-ah, expecting her to give directions to overcome this situation.
However, she couldn’t offer them any hopeful answers. The overwhelming enemy forces had even crushed her spirit.
‘Se-woon…’
She clenched her fists tightly and looked around.
Though she was called the leader, the true leader of the camp was effectively Se-woon. She intended to seek his advice.
With his foresight, he should have some sort of solution.
But no matter how much she looked around, Se-woon was nowhere to be found. He had been here just moments ago.
The moment she and everyone else realized he had suddenly disappeared, panic set in.
“Hyung! Where are you?! Don’t tell me he ran away? Ahh, that bastard!”
Unfortunately, Park Jung-pil also didn’t know Se-woon’s whereabouts.
While they were all fretting, the monsters continued to press closer to the camp.
They were truly at their wit’s end.
At that moment.
Roarrrr-!!
From the front of the Wolf Forest, a crimson aura surged forth alongside the howl of a wolf.
– Through internal energy, the third form of the Blood Wolf Swordsmanship, Blood Wolf Ambush (血狼襲擊), is enhanced.
– According to the mysteries of the Paragon Mental Cultivation Technique, the power of the martial art is enhanced.
The vividly manifested energy, visible to the eye, took the form of a blood-red wolf and brutally tore into the side of the Red Fang, Karnil’s flank.
Karnil let out a scream and retreated, but it was too late. The unexpected attack had torn open Karnil’s abdomen, revealing its internal organs.
The brutal attack had not only pierced the skin but also sliced through muscle and abdominal lining, causing its innards to spill out
– The ability ‘Wolf’s Threat’ of the ‘Red Wolf Armor’ causes nearby Red Wolves to fall into fear!
– The ability ‘Aura of Dominance’ of the ‘Gray Wolf Cloak’ strengthens charisma and worsens the enemy’s fear!
As their boss was severely injured and staggered, the wolves guarding Karnil fell into fear.
Those proud creatures now cowered like puppies, whimpering and lowering their heads.
On the other hand, the camp people who had witnessed Se-woon’s attack felt a glimmer of hope and sparkled with excitement.
“Yoo Seo-ah, Kang Han-cheol.”
“…”
“Se-woon!”
The identity of the red energy that had attacked Karnil was none other than Se-woon.
Even after the attack, the internal energy flowing along the sword still seemed to be craving blood.
Se-woon gazed at the camp with his usual deep, piercing eyes and let out a short phrase.
Though his voice wasn’t loud, it resonated clearly throughout the camp.
“Get a grip.”
“Got it.”
“Yes!”
“Roooaaaar!!”
Red Fang, Karnil.
To overcome the fear lodged deep within its instincts, it forgot about its abdominal wound and let out a mighty howl with all its strength.
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Hi! I’m done proofreading from chapter 1 to the latest chapter. So here are the changes you might need to take note of:
– Seven Great Mage Tower from Seven Great Magic Towers
– Blue Tower from Blue Magic Tower (any of the seven)
– Mage from Wizard
– Paragon Mental Cultivation Technique from Paragon Heart Technique