_ Volume 1, Chapter 21
21. Raki Ratas god of strife and death (6)
[Rakiratas offers you the Apostle’s Contract.]
Eh?
Tae-san is perplexed.
“Apostle’s contract? What is this?
Taesan stared blankly at the window. However no matter how long I waited no explanation appeared.
“The choice is for me to make.”
Taesan sat down and stroked his chin.
Apostolic Covenant. Lee Tae-yeon hadn’t been offered as much as she had run away. There was no information what kind of contract this was.
Taesan recalled the system window.
[Rakiratas’ interference area has decreased.]
It appeared like this before the apostle’s contract proposal window. Seeing that a system window appeared saying that the interference area was reduced even when strengthening Rakiratas’ species it seemed that the gods also had a penalty to exert any influence.
It seemed that he wanted to make him his own apostle even while receiving such a penalty.
It was more of goodwill than hostility but Taesan felt uncomfortable.
Opponent is God.
Lee Tae-yeon said they were selfish and Tae-san felt it too. Strengthening the trials in the middle? Even if he was a little weak he would have been dangerous.
Would such a well-intentioned offer really benefit him?
It was hard to be sure that God’s favor would match his purpose.
Perhaps like Rakiratas’ servant there was a good chance of living as a slave.
Taesan made a decision.
“I do not accept.”
[You declined Rakiratas’ offer. The apostle’s contract is withheld.]
I didn’t get angry or angry when I refused. The gods didn’t know if they were merciful to those they recognized or Rakiratas but rather withheld the contract as if they were asked to choose at any time.
It was fortunate. get rewarded
It means there is nothing I won’t give.
[Rakiratas gives you a reward. You received [Rakiratas’s ceremonial sword].]
The mist gathered and soon a bloody longsword appeared in front of Taishan. It didn’t rust so it was very sharp.
Taesan’s eyes were shining at the weapon that looked pretty good.
[Rakiratas’ ceremonial knife]
[Attack +5]
[Recovers 5 HP when target is defeated.
do.]
[This is the sword used by those who served Rakiratas. The blood of the sacrifices stained the blade red.]
Taesan’s eyes stopped for a moment. She rubbed her eyes and checked again to see if she was seeing something wrong.
“Really.”
Taesan laughed at the unchanging explanation.
what. Can I give you something like this?”
It has 5 attack power. It is not an item that can be obtained on the 2nd floor. Now his attack power is 4. If he swaps weapons it becomes 7. If he wields twin swords it is 9.
In terms of attack power alone it was an almost double increase. In terms of damage it was about 30% stronger.
There are even special effects. Restores 5 HP on kill. It was a small but significant effect.
“Nice.”
It was a worthwhile reward for going through high school. Taesan was satisfied enough
But the rewards are not over yet.
[You have cleared the enhanced ordeal. Additional rewards follow.]
[You have obtained the special always-on skill [Proof of Struggle.]
It’s a skill he doesn’t know. If the first reward was a sword with an attack power of 5 the skill would also be a fairly good skill. Taesan waited and confirmed.
[Special always-activated skill: Evidence of struggle
[Proficiency: 1%]
[You proved your struggle. The more you fight and overcome enemies the stronger you become.]
“Acceleration skill?”
A skill that increases speed and stats. Such skills were called accelerated skills. Many players have used it usefully as a concept of a buff.
Proof of struggle seemed to be such a skill. The detailed performance will be known only after using it but since it was a reward given directly by the gods it wouldn’t be bad.
Rakiratas did not stop there.
[Start sub-quest]
[Rakiratas wants to give you another trial after you have successfully completed his ordeal.]
[Condition: Kill the enemies on the 2nd and 3rd floors and come back.]
[Reward: La Kiratas decides according to your performance.]
Taesan looked at the quest window tremblingly. Rakiratas has already been through the ordeal
I was reluctant to accept it because I had changed the contents.
Taesan made a decision.
“No.”
The one who has been stabbed once can be stabbed in the back at any time. Taesan rejected the quest.
[You declined the subquest.]
Then another window pops up.
[Start sub-quest]
[Rakiratas has completed his ordeal.
I want to give you another ordeal.]
[Condition: Kill the enemies on the 2nd and 3rd floors and return.]
[Reward: La Kiratas mercifully decides based on your performance.]
A description of benevolence has been added. Taesan who was possessed by laughter accepted it this time.
It is not something that appears like an ordeal but a quest to remove things that already exist in the labyrinth. playful
It is impossible to beat. Looking at the changed quest window it seemed that Rakiratas had no intention of doing anything so it was judged that accepting it would not be a problem.
[Start sub-quest]
[Rakiratas is delighted with your choice.]
If you kill them you better kill them all. All enemies on the 2nd and 3rd floors will spend quite a bit of time here. I was thinking of making some preparations before that.
Taesan went back to the shop.
“Why are you here already?”
“I have something to live for. 200 gold potion right?”
“It’s 200 gold… … Are you going to buy it already?”
“I think I might need a little bit.”
Originally I had no intention of using it on the lower floors but after seeing the strengthening of the trials I changed my mind.
There must not be a single place like the altar of Rakiratas.
You don’t know when or where something might strike him.
At that time if you had a recovery potion you could pass it without a big problem.
This time if there were only potions it would have been easier to clear.
Taesan now has a total of 650 gold.
I was thinking of selling my unused equipment. Taesan pulled out a rusty sword and a crude bow.
“How much do you live for?”
“Those two? 100 gold each
mind.
850 gold. you can buy four
“Do you sell mana potions too?”
“There is but this one is more expensive. 250 Gold”
“Then give me one of those and three recovery potions.”
“Old.”
The Dwarves quickly traded gold and potions. Three red potions. A blue potion entered Taesan.
[Health Recovery Potion]
[Recovers 50% of HP.]
[Mana Recovery Potion]
[Recovers 50% of mana.]
Basic preparations are complete. Taesan put the potion into his inventory. The Dwarf who was looking at Taesan frowned for a moment.
“… … that sword.”
In the dwarf’s gaze was Rakiratas’s ceremonial knife.
“Rakiratas. Did you get it from that pervert?”
“A pervert?”
“It’s nice to watch others fight.
What’s wrong with a guy who says he’s a pervert?
The Dwarf said with a frown as if he didn’t like Rakiratas very much.
“Seeing that you received it it seems that you have passed the ordeal. It’s an item that’s too much for you right now but… … I can’t take away what I received.
As expected the dwarf didn’t seem to like that Taesan received the weapon. Gods and NPCs. I’m still not quite sure what the difference was but they didn’t seem very friendly.
“I expected it though. If you are full
I must have cleared it.”
“I almost died?”
uh. Are you about to die?”
The dwarf’s face hardened. he asked in a serious tone.
“Could it be that the ordeal suddenly intensified?”
Taesan nodded. The dwarf’s face was distorted.
“This crazy god still hasn’t cracked his habit.”
“Is it like that?”
“I’ve always been like that to the guy I like. What are you doing while cutting my territory?
is it Even if you get talent you understand but you make everyone fall behind. What are we going to do?”
The dwarf looked at Mount Tai in wonder.
“Everyone died so far but I have endured it and lived on. She must have fallen asleep because she liked that pervert.”
The dwarf seemed to know well about Rakiratas. Taesan asked.
“Can I ask you something? What is the Apostolic Covenant?”
hmm?
A look of surprise appeared on the dwarf’s face.
“Did Rakiratas propose to you?”
yes. There was no explanation so I put it on hold for now.”
“That’s the right decision. It is not an easy matter to decide. He’s a contract… … How much is this?”
After struggling for a while the Dwarf opened his mouth with a frown.
“Sorry but I can’t answer.”
“… … okay.
Taesan looked at the dwarf with strange eyes when he said he couldn’t answer after moxibustion. The Dwarf said as if making excuses.
“I can’t help it. What I can do for you is your role as a store owner. Can’t do more than that. Because that is the condition of the contract.”
“A contract?”
“I wonder why I am chained here.”
The Dwarf snorted as if annoyed. She gestured with her face that she didn’t want to talk anymore.
“Did you buy everything? Go quickly.”
Even if he stayed closer he didn’t seem to respond. Taesan asked a question.
“Can you show me the items you showed me the other day before that?”
“Don’t you have any money?”
“Because I have plans to live later.”
hmm… … wait a moment.”
The dwarf showed the items. lots of items. There were also earrings and rings.
Among them the item that caught Taesan’s eye
there was
[Necklace of the Iron Cross]
[Attack power +1]
[A necklace worn by those who worshiped the god of war. It’s useless but they believed it would protect them.]
[600G]
‘Yes.’
After confirming Taesan turned around.
“Then I’ll come next time.”
“If possible see you on the next floor.”
“That sounds like it would be difficult.” I was going to go to the store often.
NPCs. and god.
In Taesan’s judgment they were the most important in Alone Mode.
Taesan opened a community.
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: Is there?]
[Kang Jun-hyeok [alone]: Ah. brother. hello.]
[Lee Tae-yeon [Alone]: Ah. Mr. Taesan. hello.]
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: Have you met the Holy Knight?]
It was time to meet the paladin. I was thinking of checking what kind of relationship they had with Einzhar.
all.
[Kang Jun-hyeok [Alone]: I did meet him.]
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: How did it go?]
[Kang Jun-hyeok [alone]: … … brother. Is it different from the story?]
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: What are you talking about all of a sudden?]
[Kang Jun-hyeok [Alone]: A Holy Knight. Did you just spit and leave?]
Taesan hesitated.
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: Couldn’t you stop it?]
[Kang Jun-Hyuk [Alone]: Can you stop that? Even if I tried to know and react my body wouldn’t move? I was just intimidated and it was over.]
[Lee Tae-yeon [Alone]: I only had a paladin but it was the same. No matter how I tried to move I couldn’t.]
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: Did you guys do that too?]
Can you respond even if you know the attack?
is separate Einzhar’s blow is itself an overpowering blow. That was the reason Taesan had no choice but to block it even though it was a very slow blow.
Still I thought Lee Tae-yeon or Kang Jun-hyuk would be able to respond if they knew in advance but it seemed impossible.
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: So how did it go? Did it stick?]
[Kang Jun-hyeok [Alone]: It stuck. But he spit and told me to go away
still. They say you have no value.]
[Lee Tae-yeon [Alone]: That was very different from Tae-san.]
Taesan tapped his chin.
One thing is certain. Einzhar treats only those who can respond to his blow as worthy.
Come to think of it Dwarves were similar. Taeyeon Lee said that she felt very sorry for the dwarves when they tried to do something for her.
But he was very kind to me.
Perhaps Rakiratas is no different.
It could be worse than Dwarves or Einzhar. Since he was a being who gave certain rewards according to his achievements there was a high possibility that he would despise and ridicule those who did not accept his ordeal.
After organizing his thoughts for a while Taesan posted.
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: Where have both of you gone now?]
[Kang Jun-hyeok [alone]: I’m catching Big Rat right now.]
[Lee Tae-yeon [Alone]: Me too. Even if I go down I want to level up and go down.]
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: What about the others?]
[Kang Jun-hyeok [alone]: Now there are a few people who have caught Big Rats. But will it take some more time?]
Players were still in the adaptation phase. It took time to get out of the first floor.
‘Maybe I can tell you later.’
Taishan organized the priority order of information. What I’m going to teach you now is information about the boss.
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: When you go down to the second floor is there a boss mob? The Giant Rat is an enhanced version of the Big Rat. He has over 200 stamina and even if you block it he’s a guy who can’t take damage so be careful.]
[Kang Jun-hyeok [Alone]: … … How do you catch that?]
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: Think about it. my
I can’t even tell you how to get there.]
He intends to guide the way not to lead.
If he tells them everything they will lose the ability to clear the labyrinth by relying on him. It was a loss for both sides.
Taeyeon Lee has already caught the Giant Rat with her own power. She can do it with her and Kang Jun-hyeok.
[Kang Tae-san [Alone]: If you think a little you’ll find a way. Red
Tell the other players not to die by entering the door.]
[Lee Tae-yeon [Alone]: Yes. thank you.]
[Kang Jun-hyeok [alone]: I’ll try hard.]
Taesan turned off the community. If it were just the two of us we should be able to get down to the second floor without any problems.
“Now I need to raise some money.”
He has the Airlock weapon skill. It was a ridiculous skill that could be applied no matter what part of the attack power equipment was worn.
But I haven’t been able to put it to good use yet. Ring and Mutuga gloves. I could only increase my attack power by 2.
So I was thinking of buying it at the store.
The Dwarf showed off a lot of equipment. Among them were necklaces earrings and rings.
“It’s good because we have to catch them all anyway.”
Rakiratas’ Quest. You have to kill all the monsters on the 2nd floor. You will earn a lot of gold.
Smash all the gold into the shop. Necklaces rings earrings and tons of jewelry.
Even if you get the basics right you can easily pass 10.
And go down to the third floor. That was the purpose for now.
Level up with skill
