novelThe Box
| ← Ch.259 | Ch.261 → |
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
After leaving the previous area he was sent to, Qin Ruo had a strong feeling that players who had entered the Graveyard of the Gods were intentionally sent to a "small box" which was a confined space where they are surrounded by monsters. And at the same time, they would have to undergo the trial of going against a player from the opposing faction!
After they have successfully passed their trial and escaped from the "little box", only did they possess the qualification to enter the first floor of the Graveyard of the Gods.
However, this trial was not a fixed condition.
Players from opposing faction would not necessarily have to fight each other till their deaths, especially when both parties were equally matched. They would choose rationally to conserve their strength and each chose a different path to take instead. On the other hand, there were also some lucky ones who were able to escape the "little box" by the path other strong players had paved.
Next, they would have to face the chaotic warzone outside the "little box".
This event not only tested the player's strengths but also their ability to adapt and survive.
This could also be proven by the fact when Qin Ruo and Emma had encountered two players from the Demon Faction along their way. In the end, after the two players had noticed their party of an Aquamancer with his Frost Barrier activated and an Ignis Swordmaster, they immediately fled as fast as they could before Qin Ruo and Emma had a chance to do anything.
When Emma noticed the enemy fled as soon as they saw them, she felt so delighted without a worry in the world since her main purpose coming here was the rewards and treasures that the Graveyard of the Gods had to offer. But Qin Ruo on the other hand was feeling terrible, since the players they met seemed to increase as time went by. If Qin Ruo still could not seize the opportunity to kill more opposing faction players with Honor Points to clear his Infamy Points and wanted status, later he might have to face them after they had formed a considerable party which he ould have a hard time doing so.
"Emma..."
After Qin Ruo made sure nobody was nearby, he called Emma over to him and whispered a few words to her. Emma was dumbfounded as she blankly watch Qin Ruo went behind a huge tree and casted three Frostramparts around him which blocked the surrounding view of him.
A moment after that, the three Frostramparts instantly melted disappearing into thin air while Qin Ruo who was kept hidden from everyone's view behind the Frostrampart had totally disappeared.
The group of people who were quietly observing them was confused as they look at each other.
"Did he just return to the city?"
"It's more likely he went offline. Let's make a move right away! Since the Swordmaster seems to be alone now, let's take her out first! We can deal with the Aquamancer later."
After the Shadowmancer from the Demon Faction discussed with the Bandit beside him, he instantly activated Stealth after the latter nodded.
***
Emma on the other hand was shocked when she noticed that Qin Ruo had disappeared after the Frostramparts melted away as she thought that Qin Ruo had gone offline or returned to the city. Although she was still shocked since their party status was still active, she immediately calmed herself down and waited patiently as she was told by Qin Ruo.
The orders give to her by Qin Ruo was simple.
"Stay still and wait for me for three minutes."
"During this three minutes, if nothing happens just walk straight ahead the path we were taking."
"If during this three minutes that you encounter a player from the Demon Faction, stay still and defend yourself, I will support you from the shadows. After taking care of them, continue advancing forward."
"If you don't trust me or follow my directions, you can disband the party and leave now."
Emma would definitely choose to remain in the party. Although she did not understand the meaning behind Qin Ruo's actions or how Qin Ruo disappeared right under her nose her instinct told her that she should stay and follow Qin Ruo's instructions.
Just as she was thinking about it, a sharp pain was felt at the back of her head!
A chilling sensation was instantly felt throughout Emma's body...
'Oh no I am stunned! It's a Bandit!'
Sadly when Emma realized what had happened, she had already lost control of her body as the Bandit who had slowly approached Emma in Stealth mode and whacked her head gave cunning smile. Bandits really did have the upper hand in the Graveyard of the Gods because this was his fourth prey that he successfully hunted!
'I wonder kind of equipment I will get this time?'
Just as he was about to stab the Swordmaster with his poisoned dagger, he suddenly frowned as he heard an unusual sound of something moving quickly through the air is it swooshed towards him.
'Shit! This was a trap!'
As the Bandit's face began to pale, he prepared to defend himself but he was already sent flying away like a sandbag. At the same time, the three other guys from his party who were standing far away who originally thought that the Bandit had won immediately rushed towards him after they noticed the small pet which suddenly jumped out from behind the girl.
At that moment, their eyes instantly became bloodshot as they were unable to hide their excitement and greed.
They did not bother whether the Bandit was still alive since they had only just met each other. But the Ignis Swordmaster carrying a high-level pet on the other hand must be someone rich and killing her might drop a rare equipment and earn some Honor Points!
"Warriors! Engage that pet!"
"The Ignis Swordmaster is going to recover soon. Bowmaster prepare to assist me and take her out!"
The Shadowmancer had exceptional leadership skills as he quickly gave precise orders to his two other teammates in his party and prepared to approach the Ignis Swordmaster to kill her and get her equipment.
But what happened next instantly caught them off guard.
After the brown and cute little pet had sent the Bandit flying away, it continued to chase after the Bandit who was still in midair with even unbelievable speed.
A white light flashes by and the Bandit was killed by Poochie's Shadow Execution.
The faces of the three of them instantly turned grim.
They were able to obtain the information of the little monster before them from the system notification. A Level 31 pet was able to instantly kill a Tier 4 Bandit with just two hits and it was able to deal more than 400 damage with its last attack.
'Damn it!'
'How can a Tier 3 Pet be so strong?'
"Change of plans! The two of you shall deal with the girl, leave the little critter to me!"
After witnessing the incredible prowess of the pet, the Shadowmancer instantly changed his plans. How could an Ignis Swordmaster who was able to have such a strong monster as her pet be weak? He was also worried that warrior would be stunned by the pet easily and it was nearly impossible for the Bowmaster to target the critter since it moved at such blinding speed.
After the Shadowmancer gave the commands, the two of them instantly agreed happily as they were also afraid of going against the little monster.
"Finish the battle quick and decisively!"
***
Before the three of them rushed over, Ignis Swordmaster Emma had luckily just recovered from being stunned. When she noticed the two opposing faction player rushing toward her, she was relieved as she quickly consumed a HP Potion (L) and activate her Combat Aura to engage them.
After fighting together for an hour, Emma fully understood what Qin Ruo and Poochie were capable of (her own opinion). Thus she knew clearly what was going to happen to the Shadowmancer that would go against Poochie.
As for the Bowmaster and Titanwraith Berserker that were rushing toward her, she still had Qin Ruo beside her for that.
Qin Ruo could easily deal with the two of them alone. Since the disparity of strength between them was too large, Emma knows that the enemy's timely demise had already been planned by Qin Ruo.
And Qin Ruo did not disappoint her at all.
A large dark veil was spread under the Shadowmancer's control which was targeting toward the direction Poochie was charging. However, the Shadow Bind which he thought was foolproof had a hole torn open by a bright golden slash.
A brown silhouette instantly dashed through the hole and changed directions midway to charge towards the Bowmaster who just prepared to charge.
"Look out!"
As the Shadowmancer was shocked by the turn of events, he instantly took a Magic Scroll from his bag pack and activated it.
"Souldrain Arrow!"
Poochie did not even need to use Shadowbreak for his spell as he easily dodged the three dark arrows which hit the ground nearby and continued to charge toward the Bowmaster with lightning speed.
"F*ck!"
The Bowmaster had never expected that the little critter would ignore the Shadowmancer and aim for him instead. He instantly broke a cold sweat as he noticed its incredible speed charging toward him. He instantly stopped charging and fled as fast as he could.
"Lure it away!"
Once the Shadowmancer noticed that the Bowmaster had fled, he could only curse the idiot in his mind and command the Bowmaster to lure the scary little monster away. While he gave up on fighting the pet monster, he chose to rush toward the Ignis Swordmaster as he doubted that the Bowmaster would be able to outrun the little critter chasing him.
At that moment, Poochie made another move that he had never anticipated.
Shadow Strike!
After sending the Bowmaster flying away with his charge, it ignored the "toy" which was sent flying and still alive, and turned around to charge toward the Shadowmancer.
With its frightening speed, it was able to reach in time and stopped him from attacking Ignis Swordmaster Emma.
'Crap!'
When the Shadowmancer realized that they are now forced into a two-versus-two situation, he could only curse and flee since the little critter was able to move so quickly and deal such high damage. As he had not activated dual defense and had only one Barrier activated, he had no confidence that he would be able to defend himself from the critter. Furthermore, he did not have his hopes high for the Titanwraith Berserker who was left fighting alone.
But just as he turned and fled, a chilling and unfamiliar voice was heard.
"Thank you for your Honor Points!"
| ← Ch. 259 | Ch. 261 → |