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I log in, do stretches, then head to the general store.

Hello. I reached Alchemycraft so I came.

Hooh then I will share some of this old womans wisdom with you. Sit.

I sit down at the chair that is for some reason next to the granny. Really, why is it here?

Lets confirm first, the moment I teach you, you will be treated as my disciple. In general, you wont be able to learn from other alchemists. Are you fine with this old woman? Choose.

"...I know no other alchemist, and the knowledge of predecessors, especially old people, is very important so there is no problem.

Very well. Then first, basic knowledge.

I get taught from the granny on what Alchemycraft can do in general.

Using Magic Stones you get from monsters, creating items, their disassembly and control of the elements in materials. That is Alchemycraft. What level is it now?

Right now its 2.

Hm? Why is it 2? Could it be thatDark Ritualis treated as Alchemy?

Hmm ohh, right. Do you have Darkness Magic?

I did learn it.

"...then, Necromantic Magic?

I did take it is there a problem?

I see. No, theres no problem. You will soon learnGolem Refiningwith Alchemy

Golems? That makes me curious.

Simply put, its Necromantic Magics deteriorated version.

EHHH...

Make sure to follow what I tell you now. I wont acknowledge you as my disciple otherwise.

Understood.

I will tell you aboutGolem Refining,Necromantic Magic andChimera Creations relationship.

Ho-hooh?Chimera Creation, hm? Thats one more curious thing that appeared...

Golem Refininguses processed Magic Stones to make a Golem Core and use it to create a golem.. This golem it only listens to simple orders. It is unable to listen to complicated orders. Which is why it cannot be used for combat, but is fit for simple work such as carrying things. Which is why, the great alchemists of ages researched if there is a way to use it for combat.

The problem withGolem Refiningis that it isnt too smart. It could be said to be the only and the biggest weakness of it. As long as there is Magic Power, even if its destroyed it can intake materials and continue moving. As long as the Golem Core is safe.

If there is no problem with the body, then what to do about the head? There, they put their eyes on using the monsters that were plenty smart. As a result, the forbidden Art calledChimera Creationwas born.

Ahh, so that was it after all. They used Alchemy to change the body, yes?

Indeed. However, things arent so simple. Which is only natural.

The creatures that had their bodies changed did not listen to them, and the spellcaster got immediately killed by the chimera. Their bodies do change all of a sudden, and there can be pain when they are remade.

And the biggest problem is that even if the caster dies, the crazed chimera remains. Unlike a golem, its a living creature.

The remaining chimera destroys everything in its surroundings. Other monsters, trees along with roots. The people left behind need to finish it off. Depending on what the chimera was created with, it can have a great variety of abilities. However, the ones to exterminate a chimera are usually not adventurers, the turmoil turns big enough for the knights employed by the country to be sent in.

And the next problem is that Immortals have appeared. The souls of the living are within Stellura-samas jurisdiction and are our duty. Surface-dwellers are not allowed to infringe upon them. they said. It became a huge problem and alchemists altogether have investigated it, then banned the Alchemycraft calledChimera Creation.

But humans arent good enough to give up with that.

There, this time they laid their sights on Summoning Magic. Hm? How does that work? they wondered. And as a result of studying it, Necromantic Magic was born.

With that said, if they put their hands on the real souls of the dead Immortals would act. They were not as foolish as that. Therefore, while it is called Necromantic Magic, it uses Summoning Magics head and body made with AlchemycraftsGolem Refining.

Knowing that, all they had to do was to continue through trial and error research. As a result, they found that there is a top level compatibility betweenDarkness Magicand monsters' flesh.

Which is why Necromantic Magic is a union of Summoning Magic andGolem Refining, it uses a type of golem and also something completely unrelated to souls of the living. Even if its beat, it does not reset to its initial state, and there is no need to worry about it being hurt. Well in exchange, it is necessary to prepare flesh and bones, and its all Undead due to the materials used. Its one of the reasons behind the naming.

In other words, the principles and AI of Summoning Magic are used together with the vessel created with Darkness Magic and AlchemycraftsGolem Refiningto complete the entire process.

Since its a combination of Darkness Magic and Alchemycraft, both Skills go up withDark Ritual.

Well, I understand that the setting now. But arent Skills something prepared by gods? Is the question I will pretend not to notice. Yes, it honestly doesnt matter. Lets not just put it aside, we can throw it out of window.

What Im kind of curious about, is Immortals appearing due toChimera Creation. Is it because they are merging several bodies while they are still alive? In such case they would act up because there is a change in souls, but if one was alive and the other already dead no, would a soul change to match the body? It happening artificially, done by humans, makes it NG?

In any case, there seems to be no worth inChimera Creation. I mean, not only I would end up fighting the chimera I made, its pretty much decided that my fellow Immortals would appear. Moreover, even if I win against a chimera I would get to meet Immortals. If I lose to the chimera, most likely knights will come to eliminate it, right? And without doubt I would be put on the wanted list by the country and be kicked out from being a disciple. Furthermore, I would make alchemists all over the world my enemies. There is nothing good about it.

And first of all, I can useNecromantic Secrets.

I understand. There is nothing good in it for me, so I will not put my hands on it.

Even if its an easy way to get a strong monster?

I dont need a monster that wont listen to me.

Mhm, very well.

First of all, I myself am an Immortal. I cant afford to make enemies of my fellow Immortals.

"...What? Ohh, now that you mention it, you were an Outsider. Hm...

Ah, speaking of which Do you know where the entrance to Nether is maybe?

I dont is what Id like to say...

"...Is there one?

I thought shes just a granny and wont know, but doesnt this sound promising? Im surprised, normally someone would answer as if Id know about something like the entrance to Nether... right?

I dont know, but I know a place that sounds like it could have one. However, in the church there is a woman who should know better.

In the church...

You, based on your looks, you are high tier, right?

Yes, a High Immortal. You can tell by appearance?

Immortals are usually mummies or bones. With this appearance of yours I would be more surprised if you werent high tier. If you are one, you have purification resistance, right?

I do.

Even with Small, its plenty strong. With Medium you should be capable of entering the church. Go meet her. You can tell them Megan told me to ask Lucianna.

Lucianna-san, yes? Ill go after this then...

Ohh and, Immortal, hm? In that case this should be of use to you wait here.

And all of sudden I hear her name for the first time. Granny Megan, is it. She walked more nimble than sluggish and eventually came back with a book in her hand.

Ehhh... its this. Memorize it.

This is I wondered what I should do about this, so it is a big help.

Alchemys recipe Part was acquired..

Its a recipe for lost limb parts.

So its a synthesis of Flesh of the Living (Medium or better) and a Magic Stone. Lets note it down the quality of the consumable affects the penalty time. And A+ decreases the chance you lose a limb next time you die, you say?! This is nice information.

Thank you very much.

Its early to thank me. Read this first.

My log once again is filled with a large amount of recipes...

These are the basics of basics. They are recipes anyone who steps on this road knows. If you want to know something or have questions, come to me. Whether I teach you is up to your questions. There is no future for people who forget how to investigate on your own.

Its not like I dont understand that, but you are plenty strict, arent you?

I wouldnt make someone who cant keep up into my disciple in the first place.

I see. Is there anything else to watch out aside fromChimera Creation?

Lets see did you use theMagic Power-Refining Circleyou learned at 30 yet?

No, I havent.

First of all, learn how to draw a refining circle while looking at the cloth. That is the beginning. If you do, you will be able to do things with things that cant be put on cloth.

Can it be thatChimera Creationis?

It certainly usesMagic Power-Refining Circle, but it requires a special refining circle. Dont do anything needless while you are still missing knowledge. Put it in your head that Alchemy is useful, but dangerous.

Understood.

Furthermore, I received an advice for Necromantic Magic.

Necromantic Magic is like a young kid at first. Its not very smart, but learns fast. What kind of kid it will grow to be is up to how you raise it. Its all right to use it as a meat wall, but dont forget to put in some love. Also, make sure to praise it. This is a common point with Summoning Magic, dont forget it.

Yes, thank you very much.

Well, then go.

I got taught recipes and knowledge on how Necromantic Magic came to be, so the gains are plenty. I leave grannys store.

You have fulfilled specific requirement, Title: Alchemists Disciple" was acquired.

Oh my, so there is a title.

Alchemists Disciple.

You have become a disciple of the Starting Towns Megan.

Truly simple.

Now, lets go to the church. Its located in the Northwest of the Starting Towns central plaza. I have avoided it so far, but it seems like the sensation of someone poking at me is here too. I ignored it and entered inside.

There was a chapel. A big room with the statues of the four pillar gods and benches.

And praying in front of the statue there was a player. This player was suddenly enveloped by light. ...I remember seeing this. I saw it happen not to me, but to Alf-san and Ske-san.

What appeared from the light, was a woman with a pair of white wings.

FINALLY GOT MY ANGELLLLLL!

Congratulations.

Uheeh?! Ah Princess?

Good day. I witnessed your evolution by chance, my natural enemy!

NO NO NO no no? HNN light-type magic enhancement...

So are were my natural enemy after all.

Dark Element Damage Taken 4...

"...So its mutual.

"...Oh and, Im Cupid.

My name is Anastasia, but you can call me as you like

Then, Princess.

Right. I knew it.

She said she is going to change her colors to match the Angel race and then will put information on the BBS, so we bid each other farewell. Looks like the number of Angels will increase from now on.

Lets ask some clergy nearby about whether Lucianna-san is here.

Excuse me, is the person called Lucianna here? I was told by Megan-san to meet her...

Lucianna-sama, yes? Please wait a moment.

Considering she is referred to with -sama honorific, she must be someone in a high position? But looks like I can meet her as per normal there is a possibility its thanks to Megan-san, hm?

After a while, the person with whom I spoke to and a granny came. The grannys sister clothing decorations look extravagant...

Oh my, what a beauty has come to visit me.

My name is Anastasia.

So that was it, after all. Its famous that the lady in gray dress is very gently-mannered.

This is my first time hearing it...

Its your reputation in this town. So, what is it about Megan?

Actually, I am an Immortal and Im searching for entrance to Nether...

I see, which is why you came to me.

After thinking for a moment, she prompted me to sit down on a chair nearby, so I sat down.

Its not like I know myself, but I know a place that definitely has one. However, whether it functions is something I cannot guarantee. Above all, entrances to Nether are something only Immortals can see.

I have zero information, so even a possibility is a great help.

Hmm I see. Then, I will tell you the location, but could I ask you a favor in regards to it?

A favor is it? If its possible for me, then I dont mind...

Can you useClean?

Yes, I can.

Then there is no problem. What I want you to do, is to clean, after all.

To clean?

Yes, to clean. The location that should have an entrance to Nether is Northeast of this town. Its further beyond the now-unused catacombs. The place I want you to clean is Stellura-samas old temple.

So there was an old temple further back, behind the Catacombs?

However, it has been long since it was abandoned; over a thousand years passed since then. Im sure it is probably in ruins, but there is a high possibility that the area near the statue, the chapel is safe, so I dont mind if you only clean as much as it is possible. Please clean up while you look for the entrance.

Quest: Cleaning of the Old Temples Chapel has emerged.

Ohh....

So its the type of quest you receive directly from Residents.

Cleaning of the Old Temples Chapel

Go to Stellura-samas Old Temple that is Northeast of the Starting Town and clean the chapel.

Requester: Lucianna

Reward: ? ? ?

Its a favor Lucianna-san asked in exchange for information, so there should be no reward, but there will be a reward from the game itself is what it means? The secret reward makes me curious.

There is no time restriction, so just be careful. The temple prospered quite a long time ago, right now I guess you will be able to tell the road? But otherwise its an unexplored land.

Is there information on monsters that are nearby?

I believe there should be Undead monsters nearby, but I dont know the details. Please ask in Belsteads Adventurers Union.

Apparently with just Stellura-samas statue, Undead will gather. That was the reason that land was abandoned and why currently in churches there are statues of all four gods. I guess these are some game lore tidbits.

The catacomb Northeast of the Starting Town in other words, my home. Apparently its further beyond it, but area-wise its in the back of forest North of Belstead? Then certainly, it might be better to get information at Belsteads Adventurers Guild.

It seems like Lucianna-san goes back to her work, so I said my thanks and left the church. Lets return to the square. I mean, the place called church tries its best to purify me.

Now now, since I have finished what I want to do. What should I do next? Looks like Ske-san is not here at this hour. Lets tell him later.

Hnn there is nothing in particular to do, so should I go to Belstead? Its a quest without time restriction, but I am curious about the secret reward. ...Lets go.

While watching several Devil-type people head to the church, I jumped to Belstead through Stellura-samas statue. Lets go to the Adventurers Union.

Welcome to Adventurers Guild. Do you need something?

I would like to ask about information on the area beyond the forest in the North, is there any?

I do not recommend going there unless you absolutely have to but there is.

Its fairly important to me personally, so could you tell me about the enemies? A person from the church mentioned that there are Undead in there...

The ones that appear are Undead. However, they are of Mid Undead class. Of course, they arent Immortals so their intelligence is low. However, in exchange they have wild instincts.

In other words?

For example, Armored Skeleton Wolves can cooperate with each other.

...Wild instinct. Well, lets leave it at this. It is a game. Lets not retort to this or Ill lose. Its harder to find a game where theres nothing to retort to. And above all, if I asked whats going on with the ecosystem I would have to question the entire game.

Yup. That aside, Armored Skeleton Wolves First time hearing of them. Moreover, if they cooperate, then they must be linked. Ahhh aLight Burstwill also involve me, so this is troubling...

For now, lets hear information on enemies.

Armored Skeleton

A skeleton wearing chainmail armor, tougher to beat with blunt attacks.

Soldiers holding swords, and Archers holding bows are confirmed.

Armored Skeleton Wolf

A wolf version of the Armored Skeleton. Does surprise attacks with Shadow Magic so be careful.

Revenant

A Zombie-type devoid of Decomposing Body. It moves normally and is tough.

Forest Wolf Zombie

A Forest Wolf from the North turned zombie. Has no Decomposing Body either.

Flying Head

A flying skull. Attacks with dark-type magic from above.

Phantom Knight

Its a Living Armor-type, so its very robust.

Do you possess Discern?

Yes I do.

Then please be careful if you find a Leader or General. They possess leadrship Skills, so the difficulty will greatly go up.

Is there a possibility of them being there?

Yes. If you are going there, light magic-type is a must have. If possible, secure Holy Magic.

Holy Magic at worst I can get involved in it I can probably ignore Revenants. They are of the same family. But if a link of other guys attacks me, Ill cry. What Im curious about, is the Wolf Zombie. Its a zombie, but can I Ignore it?

I say thanks to the receptionist girl who explained it to me and before I leave the Adventurers Union, lets withdraw some equipment. Its the equipment I acquired during defense of Starting Town. Theres a sword, spear, axe, daggers, greatsword, helmet, armor, gauntlets and greaves. Lets throw these into the Necromantic Secrets, it wont take equipment slots. I also pull out Magic Stones out of the storage.

For now, lets take a look. I wont know how strong the enemy is until I go there. I have over 40k of money on me, so lets replenish vegetables and pig intestines. With this Ill have about 10k left on me.

...I have 39 capacity so I can summon something but wont the second area be too hard on a servant? Well, I might as well try. For the weapon an axe, no armor for now.

In order to summon, it is necessary to select a location and use a keyword such as [calling out words + the type you call], the two parts can be interchanged. Hnn its a Servant so using an order-like tone would be best?

The summon placement wait, this is pretty hard? I pull out the rapier and point it at the ground in front of me. Yup, this is pretty stable. Looks like it is necessary for me to get used to setting summoning location.

Come, Skeleton.

TheDark Rituals magic circle there is alchemy included in it, so I guess its a refinement circle? Well, anyway. A black magic circle appeared in the place I selected and a Skeleton has crawled out of it. He was properly holding an iron axe. His appearance was that of a normal Skeleton. Yup, its bones. It doesnt really feel like he would be capable of fighting in the second area?

Should I give him full iron equipment? Hnn can it use Magic Stones? I show him Goblins Magic Stones, but it feels like he doesnt want them. Do you understand what I say?

Is an axe good for a weapon?

"*KLAK*?

Along with a *KLAK* sound he tilted his head. Isnt he unexpectedly cute? No, hes still level 1. I need to ask him questions in a way that takes it into consideration.

Can you use a sword?

"*KLOK*

He nodded, hm? It feels like hes saying yes, so he wants a sword? No, its still early to judge it.

Can you use a spear?

*KLOK*

Can you use an axe?

*KLOK*

...Can it be.

Any weapon is fine?

*KLOK*

Yes. Ehh... um.

You will learn to use any weapon you are given, so anything is fine?

*KLAK**KLAK*

Looks like its correct. As expected of my servant.

Seems like he is pretty capable of answering questions. I dont know whether its a royalty-specific thing, or because Im also undead. By the way, the only thing I hear is *KLAK* *KLAK* sounds when he shakes his head. The secondary voice is just enough for me to understand what he means.

Oh, I forgot to ask the important thing. I dont know if it even makes sense to ask him, but might as well. Also, I cant tell what not very smart means at this point.

Do you need a name?

"*KLAK**KLAK**KLAK*

No need is it?

If I summon multiple times, is the soul shared between summons?

*KLOK**KLAK**KLAK**KLAK*

In other words, its cloud-based? I see, then certainly it might be best to have him learn everything.

You need time to get used to your new body.

*KLOK*

I see, I see. So if I give him a different weapon to hold, he will get experience in using it. However, if his body is used to it. When I use customization he will have to practice with it in a weaker area.

"...Do you need Magic Stones?

*KLOK*

So you need them? ...But not as they are.

*KLOK*

In that case, lets use AlchemycraftsMagic Stone Processing. I change Goblin Magic Stones into Magic Stone(Tiny). Goblin Elite Magic Stones into Magic Stone(Small). Trolls Magic Stone into Magic Stone(Medium). And Goblin Generals Magic Stone into Magic Stone(Large). 18 of them in total.

You can use them now.

*KLOK*

Then, lets see have this medium one.

*KLAK**KLAK**KLAK*

When I passed Magic Stone(medium) to the Skeleton, the moment he ate it, it melted and disappeared.

Servant Level has increased.

Servant Level servant level sounds strange. Its as if it was me having a servant level. Well, its about the servants base level, so the AI level must have increased. So I can give him Magic Stones. He received 4 levels and is now at level 5.

...Speaking of Magic Stones, how about Orbs?

Can you use this?

*KLAK**KLAK**KLAK*!

Thats intense. Lets give it to him.

Servant Level has increased.

...Hmm-mm-mm? This is strange? Hes over level 30?

Umm, GM Call no, lets put in an inquiry...

Possible bug. I gave an Orb to my Necromantic Secrets Servant, please check if experience gained value is correct there.

Taking the Skeleton whose movements have clearly gotten better, I have him fight a Pigg.

Now go, finish the pork off!

*KLAK**KLAK**KLAK*

Oh, he went. A jump slash with a one-handed axe. I do want to give him a shield Piggs attacks are easy to avoid, so he had no problem fighting it. Since the Skill level is low, his stats themselves should be low, but due to the bug(?) or whatever it was, the AI level went up by a lot Did his processing speed increase? Well, I dont know how it was before, so I cant compare it.

Buhgyuu!

*KLAK**KLAK**KLAK*!

A cute cartoonized piggie and a skeleton are fighting, this is surreal...

While I watched them fight, a message came from the management.

Apparently it was a bug! No matter how one looks at it, it gave too much experience, they say. Umm when preparations are complete we will send you a message to log out, then please wait until we send you another message saying you can log in it says.

After the Skeleton safely beat the Pigg, I dismissed him. I disassembled the mob and headed back to the town. A message came on the way back, so I logged out the moment I entered the town.

A message came when I was stretching after logging out, so I log back in.

According to the message I received, the Orb and Servant Level increased by it were rolled back.

Hello, Anastasia-san. Im Kuon, a GM.

Before I realized, a GM appeared behind me...

As an apology for encountering a bug and thanks for reporting it, please select one of these items.

What was displayed to me, was money in the amount of 50k. A set of combat consumables (like potions). A crafting set (materials). A 1 Hour Skill Experience Boost Ticket (need to be used within a day). And 3SP.

The combat consumables set is pretty trash to me...

Can I ask what kind of rules the crafting material set follows?

When you use the crafting consumables set, it will check which crafting Skills you possess and grant you materials you can use. However, the materials you receive are based on Skill level. Of course, it cant be traded.

I see. So its impossible to have someone with high Skill level open it for you.

The combat consumable set is also based on your base level and the items that appear change.

The experience ticket disappears after a day, so its necessary to be careful. And how much it increases is a secret, but it depends on each Skill. Apparently it can be felt best when raising first tier? Is what she said, so it isnt too high of a boost.

"...Then, 3SP please.

3SP, yes? You cannot change it later, are you sure?

Yes.

I will pass you 3SP then.

Thank you very much.

Oh no. Please check now if there are any problems.

My SP increased. And I got the Orb back. ...The Servant Level isnt 5 but 7, why?

My Servants level is 7 though?

Thats... it seems like the experience from the Pigg remains.

Oh, that. I thought it would be rolled back due to a bug, so I tried having him fight.

We dont mind if you benefit from it just a little. Is there any other problem?

No, its alright.

Then, please continue enjoying FLFO.

Kuon-san disappeared, melting in the thin air.

I once again summoned Skeleton. ...Why are you looking so dejected, #1. Is it because you were rolled back? It cant be helped. Lets give you 3 Magic Stones(Medium) and 5 (Small) ones.

He quickly ate the Magic Stones and the Servant Level has become 23. With this, he should be matching the map is what I want to say, but its just AI level. Lets have #1 do his best. ...I call him #1, but all of them use the same AI.

His level decreased by about 10 levels compared to earlier, so lets have him fight a Pigg again.

...So there is an effect on the processing ability? It seems like his response time is slower than before, and so is his decision-making? Hmm looks like there would be lots of trouble with low AI levels. I can raise it with Magic Stones, so lets give him all that I acquire. In a way, Im in an advantageous position since I regularly acquire Orbs. I dont useLiberttoo often anyway.

*KLAK**KLAK**KLAK*

Looks like he safely beat it. Lets head North and have him fight Piggs along the way

High-Class Magic Ability reached level 5.

High-Class Magic AbilitysOverspellwas acquired.

...It went up even though I wasnt in combat. My Spatial Magic went up to 3, so it must be this guys fault.

Overspell

The next spell you use will have twice the consumption and be cast with twice the power.

I see. It has an effect often seen in games. Looks like I will use it quite often. Mainly when I need to quickly finish things off.

I enter the forest. It seems to be the same as the forest in the South, its on the level of me not having any problems walking.

...Hm? Can it be that I mistook the timing? Its almost night. ...No, its not just the enemy but also me who gets stronger. If anything, Im a High Immortal so I get higher increases than the enemy but I dont know how much of it is limited due to my Base Level being too low right.

Asking about enemies in the back, I forgot all about this forest.

...Forest Wolf, huh. A slightly greener one meter-large doggie. Speaking of which, are there active mobs reacting to smell? Depending on that, the dog-types evaluation would change. Is there information on the boards?

Well, its in the direction of my travel so lets fight. I do a preemptive strike withDark Lanceand have #1 stand next to me. If he had a shield, I would have him stand in front though. Maybe instead of having him hold one-handed axe, I should give him a greatsword and make him an attacker? But we are in the forest right now. It might get in the way of the swings I could make him only do slashes from above?

For now, I told him that I will take the enemy on myself and to attack when there is an opening. Looks like #1 is attacking from behind. #1EEEE! Looks like the wolf got annoyed with being attacked from behind, and kicked with hind legs like a horse, cutting lots of #1s HP. Instantly putting him in the red zone.

In a normal game, as long as the tank holds hate and there are no area of effect attacks, it would be safe, but it looks like that isnt the case in this one Speaking of which, during the world quest, the general attacking tanks also involved the surroundings in his attacks.

For now, it looks like attacking directly from behind is no good. I should have him attack from a diagonal position in the back. A spear would be good for attacking from a distance, too. This is difficult.

While #1 is waiting to recover, I beat the wolf.

"#1, lets change your equipment.

*KLOK*

Considering his HP, I resummon him. And while at it, I absorb the Forest Wolf, before summoning #1 at double the extra cost. With this his stats should go up by a bit. The #1 who crawled out from the ground, had the Sword Skill and was holding a greatsword.

When I have #1 with me, my Nercomantic Secrets, Supervising Undead, Immortal Royalty and Royal Authority all go up, which is nice. Lets have #1 do his best.

Listen, #1. Attack the wolf diagonally from behind. After attacking once, move away.

*KLAK**KLAK**KLAK*

Very good. Then, lets start proceeding again.

I want more Capacity, but Forest Wolf drops make me curious. Lets see, the drop information board Forest Wolf huh. Wolf Leather and fangs, Wolf Meat. Yup, no need for that. Absorbing them all in. If I want wolf meat, I will hunt wolves. While Wolf gives 1 Capacity, Forest Wolf gives 3.

Since I opened the BBS, I might as well check enemy information.

The other enemy here is Aquilegia? A plant-type monster that has something like a skeleton hanging off it. Its weakness is fire and because it cannot move, its really easy to beat. If you get too close, it will entangle you by surprise which spells trouble it says. If it doesnt move, might as well ignore it.

I progressed deeper and deeper into the back while beating Forest Wolves. I saw several Aquilegias along the way, but they were just as information said, so I ignored them.

#1, who had his style changed, is doing well as an attacker. Thats good. The enemies are wolves, so he sometimes misses, but it cannot be helped. At this point his stats are low. Its all fine as long as he doesnt die. I have no leeway on Capacity right now.

Speaking of which, when you useDark Ritualyou get experience with Darkness Magic and Alchemy, but in exchange, Appraisal and Disassembly dont go up, do they? This is truly troubling.

According to the map, Im already in the next area.

I dismissed #1, leaving him behind. Enemy should be stronger by an entire stage, doesnt seem like #1 will be able to keep up.

The area that has the old temple also seems to be a forest area. However, this one could be said to be a dense forest. Looks like there is hardly any sunlight or moonlight passing through the trees. An eerie forest devoid of human touch where Undead appear,.

Thats a Revenant. He has no Decomposing Body so his appearance is that of a human is what you could say? The rags he is wearing aside. His movements are slightly off. In any case, the Revenant is not targeting me...

A red diagonal line! Above me?! Flying Headdd that was close! Oh but, there is no need for me to get all desperate to avoid considering its a dark element attack. Well, there is no reason to get hit on purpose either.

Was Revenant linked? ...But he isnt attacking. His marker shows a link.

I begin a magic battle with the skull in the sky. Of course, with light magic. The enemy uses dark magic. But the problem is that the skull doesnt stop. So aiming for his flight trajectory is necessary. Well, when I start channeling it shows me the skulls predicted movement. However, this line shows where the skull will be in case it continues to fly in the same direction at constant speed. A slight change in speed or direction and my attack will either graze it or miss. Its one thing from above, but attacking upwards is especially hard.

While responding to the enemy's magic withRoyal DefenseI attacked back withLight ArrowandLight Lance. The ball-type bullets are slow, so the least required speed is that of a lance. ...So I can beat it with two attacks. It has low endurance so probably one and a half is enough This is pretty harsh. Other enemies will need at least three hits.

Lets disable Spatial MagicsInventory Expansionfor now. Im definitely going to be short on MP. Lets get in a state where I can useOverspellwithout problems.

A few seconds after I beat Flying Head, the Revenants link was removed and it returned to normal state. Its decided, they wont go after me as long as I dont involve them.

In the middle of the area, there was a quest mark, so in there must be the old temple. Lets head straight there.

If I carefully listen to the sounds, I can roughly tell where Flying Heads are? There is a sound of leaves rustling that comes from above. Its the I heard something above us! thing.

Looks like enemy respawns arent too frequent? I think Im the only one in this area although I do have night vision, this is a forest so my line of sight is pretty bad.

...Mm? Is something there? Most likely just now that was Intuition, but its not my imagination! OWaa!! Coming at me from three directions is NO FAIRRR!

When the enemies attack came, Sensing Danger activated and a line was displayed showing their attack path, so I avoided it and parried. Mr. But is wonderful. And Sensing Danger shows me the range of enemy attacks just like it's shown in classic MMOs. With the Skill level its precision will probably increase. This is pretty useful, or rather, a must-have when playing solo?

Armored Skeleton Wolves, is it. The thing just now was probably a surprise attack using Shadow Magic. It was pretty harsh. Even now its harsh seeing as Im surrounded from three directions! It would be much easier if I could useLight Burst. But Ill be blown away as well if I use it, you see.

Maintaining a triangle around me, they continue to circle. HAHAHA, Im not going to panic. Im in general a counter-attacker.

I created aLight Lanceon the tip of the rapier and directly hit the ske-dogs with it as they jumped at me one by one. I usedLight BallandLight Arrowto keep them at a distance. Its enough if it disrupts their cooperations timing. I also mixed inDark Bursts. While the enemy has resistance, I have enhancement. They dont have absorption or immunity, so I discovered that its fairly effective for making enemies falter.

Looks like I can unexpectedly manage this. No, I received plenty of grazes and some HP damage. But lets have my automatic recovery Skill do its best. With that said, Im at 60% so I recover withDark Heal. At 80% now.

Your Race has reached level 20. Some Monster Skills have been unlocked.

As expected of higher level mobs, pretty sweet. However, I dont have time to check Skills in a place like this. Lets note it and check later.

So level ups recover everything? Thanks.

Thats Armored Skeleton Soldier, Armored Skeleton Archer, Phantom Knight link? Bastard sword, short bow and mace with a large shield. Troublesome.

Hn?! I got found by an archer?! Whoa, running straight for me. A bow lets useRoyal Counteragainst the bow and do my best withRoyal Defenseagainst normal attacks. When I use arts I get an assistance that allows me to slash them down easily, a normalParryis pretty difficult, but not impossible. I can tell rough trajectories thanks to Sensing Danger, so its on the easier side.

Before he arrives I should shoot magic toward the archer. Lets go withOverspellLight Lance, how about it! Mm still standing. As expected of Lv36.

Still, the Phantom Knight is pretty slow. I cant tell if its faster than I am, but oh? PLEASE STOP THATArrow RainDAMMITT?! ...Nn? Hahahaha, trees are OP. Looks like Undead arent smart enough to select Skills matching the map. The most annoying Art can be neutralized with some branches.

Overspellhas a pretty long cooldown, and the soldier carrying a bastard sword came over so I usedLight Arrowon the archer.

Im kind of a bad match against Skeletons. Although my weapon is magic-based, the rapiers attack type is thrusts.

I repelled the attack of the charging soldier withBreak Parryand when he lost balance, I createLight Lanceon the tip of the sword and slash. Lost balance makes one receive double damage for three seconds. But I still didnt beat him!

The Phantom Knight joins. This guy is troublesome. His weakness is blunt attacks and light. Even if I want to use Slender SwordsPenetrate, there is no weaknesses on Undead!

Arrows continue to fly at me, the Phantom Knight holding a large shield stands in my way and the soldiers attacks are pretty dangerous this wont work, will it? Looks like those guys are the main enemy here, or rather the very basic spawn combination. In other words, if I have problems against them, then this area isnt good for me. Even though I somehow managed against the 3 wolves!

I blocked two arrows fromRapid Shot, parried a mace and finish off the soldier who tried a jump slash - farewell! Next is the archer whos low on HP.

My remaining HP is 60%... its about time I heal up. But first lets useLight Arrowon the arche...hnn?! WAI--, SKE-DOG! Nonono, wait, LETS BE CIVILIZED... gueh?!

If this is how its to be, then Ill take the archer with me! Stop biting on my arm, SKE-DOG! The Phantom Knight swings the mace at me so I use the ske-doggo as a shield. Serves you r oufh. Isnt three extra ske-doggos a little, way too much?

I doDark Burstand thenLight Arrow...alright, archer is down.

Ske-dog armshield is strong against a mace. Farewell, ske-doggo. Mace is a blunt attack. And farewell me. Im sure the next me will do better...

AFUHN.