Skeleton Master Chapter 017
Defeating an Orc Warrior with just summoned creatures?
It's almost impossible right now.
"Sigh."
A sigh escaped involuntarily, but that didn't mean he could give up.
First, he calmly and thoroughly examined the status of his summoned creatures.
He noticed that the experience for Skeleton Summon had reached 98 percent.
If he could raise it just 2 percent more, the summon skill would reach level 3.
That meant he'd be able to summon up to three at once.
Moreover, the Zombie skill was also at level 1, 95 percent.
It would likely reach level 2 around the same time.
Then, the total number of summonable creatures would be three skeletons and two zombies, making five in total.
With that many...
It might just be possible to hunt one Orc Warrior somehow.
Changing equipment was also essential.
Swords and shields for the skeletons.
Knuckles for the zombies.
He decided to make three swords himself first.
He immediately headed to the blacksmith of the Arsen Kingdom.
Luke, who was attending to a customer there, clicked his tongue when he spotted Moo-hyeok.
"You said it would take a while."
"Ah, well..."
Moo-hyeok, feeling awkward, could only smile.
"Tsk, what do you need?"
"I want to make some weapons."
"To make and then?"
"I need to go back."
Luke nodded.
"Use them well and come back safely."
"Yes, thank you."
After getting permission, he entered the workshop.
He positioned himself at an empty spot.
"Skeleton Summon, Zombie Summon."
He began working with his summoned creatures present to train his skills.
He placed the iron ore.
Swish.
He gripped the hammer and brought it down.
Clang!
Along with the sound of metal, a message appeared.
[You've matched the grain.]
[Progress increases (3.4 percent).]
[You've matched the grain.]
[Progress increases (3.2 percent).]
[Bonus progress (0.1 percent) increases.]
Two times in a row.
[You've matched the grain.]
[Progress increases (3.3 percent).]
[3 consecutive successes]
[Bonus progress (0.2 percent) increases.]
Again, three times.
The progress increased at an incredible speed.
[You've matched the grain.]
[Progress increases (3.1 percent).]
[4 consecutive successes]
[Bonus progress (0.3 percent) increases.]
Clang! Clang, clang!
In less than 30 minutes, one sword was made.
[Sharp Iron Sword]
Attack Power 17
Durability 70/70
It was a very good sword.
But it's not enough.
Right now, we need even one more point of health.
Moo-hyeok started crafting again.
Clang!
One sword, two swords, three swords.
The swords piled up.
After working non-stop for 3 hours.
[Sturdy Iron Sword]
Attack Power 18
Health +1
Durability 80/80
Usage Requirement: Strength 8
Finally, the desired option appeared.
The usage requirement was low and the attack power was decent.
Great!
It felt like all the labor was being rewarded.
Moo-hyeok smiled and purchased that sword.
As mentioned before, he could keep what he crafted by just paying for the materials.
Let's make two more.
It doesn't matter how long it takes.
The plan was to prepare as much as possible before going hunting.
That's the only way to be able to defeat an Orc Warrior.
*
Three days had passed.
A total of six swords with options were created.
Thanks to the health option added to the last sword crafted, the three swords for the skeletons to use were finally completed.
The plan was to sell the two swords with strength and one with agility using the auction system.
Before that......
Shields and knuckles needed to be purchased.
Moo-hyeok first listed the swords he had made.
24 hours, starting at 5 gold.
Then he examined the items.
[Wooden Shield]
Defense 3
Shock Absorption 45%
Health +1
Usage Requirement: Health 10
[Immediate Sale Price: 20 gold]
It seemed a bit expensive.
He looked a bit more.
[Square Shield]
Defense 3
Shock Absorption 43%
Health +1
Usage Requirement: Strength 10
[Immediate Sale Price: 17 gold]
This was better than the wooden shield.
The problem was the usage requirement.
Hmm......
The skeletons couldn't equip the square shield because they were focused on health.
He continued looking, but everything was similar to the wooden shield in quality and price.
No choice.
Using the search function, he bought two shields with health bonuses like the wooden shield for 20 gold each.
He had already spent 60 gold.
And there were still knuckles left to buy.
Moo-hyeok paused his search and checked the current bid prices for the swords he had listed.
[Smooth Iron Sword]
[Auction]
[Time Remaining: 21 hours 36 minutes 13 seconds]
[Starting Price: 5 gold]
[Current Bid: 16 gold]
[Chilling Iron Sword]
[Auction]
[Time Remaining: 21 hours 36 minutes 19 seconds]
[Starting Price: 5 gold]
[Current Bid: 11 gold]
[Light Iron Sword]
[Auction]
[Time Remaining: 21 hours 36 minutes 25 seconds]
[Starting Price: 5 gold]
[Current Bid: 13 gold]
All of them had exceeded 10 gold.
Since these also had no usage restrictions......
They would probably fetch at least 50 gold each.
That would be about 150 gold in total.
He couldn't help but smile.
Making money is really easy.
However, making money this easily wouldn't last much longer.
This was because the probability of usage restrictions being applied would greatly increase once the crafting skill reached level 4.
But it didn't matter.
The goal had already been achieved.
When the crafting skill reaches level 4, swords would come with two options each, which would still sell for a decent price in their own right.
Of course, this would only be possible with very high strength, but it wasn't an issue for Moo-hyeok.
If by some miracle an item came without usage restrictions, it would sell for an astronomical price.
It was at that moment.
['Skeleton Summon' has risen to 'Lv. 3'.]
The skill level had increased.
Great!
It finally reached level 3. Now he could summon 3 skeletons.
Checking the skill window.
[Skeleton Summon Lv. 3(0%)]
Can summon 3 skeletons. As the skill level increases, the number of summonable creatures and MP consumed per 10 seconds increases.
MP consumed every 10 seconds: 2 mana per entity
[Zombie Summon Lv. 1(99%)]
Can summon 1 zombie. As the skill level increases, the number of summonable creatures and MP consumed per 10 seconds increases.
MP consumed every 10 seconds: 1 mana per entity
Zombie Summon level 2 was also not far off.
That would make a total of five creatures.
This was very good news.
The problem would be mana consumption, though.
2 every 10 seconds...
It had doubled. Summoning five creatures would consume 10 mana every 10 seconds.
That's 60 per minute, and 600 in 10 minutes.
Of course, there was mana regeneration to consider, but it was still not a small amount.
Even though he already knew this, it still left a bitter taste in his mouth.
He shook his head.
It's not good to be like this already.
It'll get really tough later on.
He scanned the items again.
This looks good.
['Do you want to purchase Sharp Knuckles?']
[Yes/No]
Selecting yes.
['25 gold will be deducted.']
['You have acquired Sharp Knuckles.']
He bought two knuckles for the zombies to use.
['Zombie Summon' has risen to 'Lv. 2'.]
The Zombie Summon skill level also increased.
All preparations were complete.
Now he just needed to defeat one Orc Warrior using only his summons.
Step, step.
He headed towards the Orc Village.
*
In front of the Orc Village.
He summoned skeletons and zombies.
Clatter, clatter!
Grrrr.
He removed the items without options that the skeletons and zombies were previously using and equipped them with the newly purchased swords, shields, and knuckles.
With overall increases in attack power, defense, and health, the chances seemed good.
Shall we go?
After unsummoning them, he moved forward.
Orcs and Orc Archers.
An Orc Shaman respawned.
Of course, Moo-hyeok ignored them. Without fail, users would approach and draw the aggro of those monsters.
After walking for about 20 minutes and reaching a slightly deeper area, the atmosphere changed noticeably.
The level of the users also seemed to have risen.
Grooooowl!
At that moment, a roar was heard.
His head turned.
He saw a green monster wildly swinging a greatsword in its hand.
Users were working together to face such a creature.
"Ugh!"
"Hold on a little longer!"
Watching from afar, the difference was clear at a glance.
At least 3.5 meters tall.
The users looked like children in comparison.
Add to that the solid, massive muscles as if wearing armor, and the sound of the wind pressure from the swinging greatsword.
An overwhelming presence in every aspect.
Orc Warrior.
This was Moo-hyeok's target.
Swish.
He turned his head.
After searching for an empty spot.
That place looks good.
He stood in one place.
After waiting for a moment.
Grrrr......
Not long after, an Orc Warrior respawned.
"Summon Skeleton, Summon Zombie."
Five summoned creatures appeared.
Clatter!
From now on, he had to focus on giving orders. This was because Moo-hyeok himself couldn't intervene in the battle.
He had to defeat the Orc Warrior by giving instructions only.
For an ordinary necromancer, it would be absolutely impossible to defeat such a creature at Moo-hyeok's current level.
However, because Moo-hyeok's stats were so high, there was a possibility with summons that received 20% of those stats.
Or so he thought.
Crunch.
With just three swings of the greatsword, Skelly One was unsummoned.
Damn it...!
He gave the order to evade.
One zombie hugged the Orc Warrior's thigh.
The remaining one clamped onto the opposite ankle.
Skelly Two and Skelly Three swung their swords while blocking the incoming greatsword with their shields.
Nevertheless, the Orc Warrior roared and moved endlessly.
Even if blocked by a shield, the impact accumulates.
Eventually, Skelly Two was also unsummoned.
Followed by one of the zombies.
Only two summons remained.
On the other hand, the Orc Warrior still looked fresh.
There's no chance of winning...
He finally realized.
The reason why they said to give up unconditionally if an Orc Warrior appears during the Gangster Necromancer advancement quest.
But...
The current Moo-hyeok is different.
He has grown fiercely based on information.
I absolutely can't give up.
I need to find a way.
Crunch.
In the meantime, the remaining two summons disappeared.
Moo-hyeok frowned as he engaged the Orc Warrior.
After a considerable struggle, he was barely able to defeat it, but his expression wasn't good.
To think of defeating such a creature with summons alone.
No, there must be a way.
He left the hunting grounds for a moment and rested while pondering.
How?
Then, Old Man Balshian's words came to mind.
If it doesn't work, make it work, and don't be picky about the means and methods.
At the same time, information surfaced in his mind.
Right, those who grew as necromancers were desperate.
At the point of surpassing level 100.
The necromancer's combat style was tearfully difficult.
Everyone who watched the videos cheered for them, seeing how hard they hunted.
Some laughed, but.
Alright, let's do it.
Everything we can.
