HPDBC Chapter 52
Chapter 52
Chapter 52: Eldrin and Demir (1)
Eldrin and Demir—the heroes of the Forest and Rock Tribes who subdued the tyrannical magic dragon that plagued this world.
“Drughan is powerful. It has enough might to destroy this world as we speak.”
Eldrin the Moonlight, the absolute ruler who once led the Forest tribe, always kept a watchful eye on the wicked dragon. Despite its immense strength, it tormented and plundered the two tribes slowly instead of destroying the world outright.
“We can’t just sit here and take this.”
Then, one day, she declared war against the dragon.
“We may not be able to kill it because of the vast difference in power, but if we combine our forces with the Rock Tribe, perhaps we can manage to seal it.”
The elves alone couldn’t stand against it. They needed the strength of the dwarves’ blacksmiths and alchemy. Thus, Eldrin was the first to extend a hand to the dwarves.
“We agree. We, too, grow weary of the dragon’s tyranny.”
Demir, the legendary blacksmith, readily shook hands.
“Do you need weapons? Magic enhancements? We’ll make them for you!”
This scene would later be known as the Great Alliance of the Tribes.
The synergy between the two tribes was incredible. Driven by the desire to avenge their suffering, they moved with fervor. The weapons made by the dwarves were supplied to the elves. In the meantime, the elves united under their queen’s command and fought even at the cost of their lives. And eventually they somehow managed to seal the dragon.
But the problem was this: why did the two heroes have to lose their lives? And also why were the two tribes still unable to unite?
Those were the secrets I needed to uncover in this dungeon.
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“Ah, how magnificent.”
Dagnar’s eyes sparkled as he gazed at the two mystical relics, though he hesitated to approach them because I hadn’t made a move yet.
“May I check them first?” I asked politely.
The words were said kindly, but Dagnar also had no choice but to agree.
—Thud!
Sunny struck its spear on the ground and stared at him intently.
“O-Of course! We made it all the way here thanks to you! H-Haha! I’m fine!”
“Thank you for your consideration.” I nodded and stepped forward.
[You are at the bottom of the ‘Seal of the Magic Dragon.’]
It appeared to be an altar, and it even had an air of sanctity. A place seemingly made to offer sacrifices...
The two relics, the bow and the hammer, were displayed on it.
Let’s check the bow first.
When I approached the bow and looked at it, information about it appeared.
[Item: For Eldrin]
[Rank: S]
[Type: Bow]
[Description: A bow gifted to the eternal companion ‘Eldrin’ by the legendary blacksmith ‘Demir.’ It possesses tremendous performance.]
[Effect 1: All stats increase by 20.]
[Effect 2: Arrows shot with magic are infinitely retrievable.]
[Effect 3: Reduces skill cooldown by 20%.]
[Effect 4: Increases energy by 50.]
[Effect 5: Increases skill damage by 200%.]
[Effect 6: Usable only by ‘Eldrin the Moonlight.’]
Holy cow...
Its performance was incredible. Never mind the rest—an increase of 200% skill damage? Didn’t that mean every skill would be three times as powerful?
Even compared to the same S-rank item ‘Staff of the Fire Dragon,’ it was unparalleled. The Staff of the Fire Dragon was limited to a 100% increase in power of fire-attribute skills, only doubling it.
So this is the power of a bound item?
Bound items generally outperformed generic items. It seemed this item’s performance was elevated by binding it to Eldrin.
Next, the hammer.
I turned my attention to the other weapon.
[Item: Demir’s Hammer]
[Rank: S]
[Type: Hammer]
[Description: A hammer crafted by the legendary blacksmith ‘Demir’ to use for himself. It possesses tremendous performance.]
[Effect 1: Allows the use of production-related skills without external tools.]
[Effect 2: Embeds the ki of nature into the hammer, granting it the effect of magic enchantment.]
[Effect 3: Increases production speed by 500%.]
[Effect 4: Increases energy by 100.]
All life held its breath at the appearance of the tyrant who had driven the two tribes to the brink—the Giant Magic Dragon Drughan.
“Demir.”
“...”
“Are you ready?”
“Always ready. If it means I can land a blow on that damned dragon, I’ll rip out my own heart. So don’t worry.”
“How reassuring.”
Despite the enormous monster before them, the eyes of the two heroes remained steady—the eyes of those prepared to face death.
“Gahaha! How amusing!”
The magic dragon laughed, and its laughter shook the world with a roar that echoed like thunder. Its power sent chills down one’s spine and made one’s skin tingle.
“Do you really think you can challenge me with the strength of two mere insects?”
The two heroes didn’t respond. They only moved.
—Clang! Clang!
Demir, the legendary blacksmith, struck the ground with his hammer, and a mysterious force imbued with alchemy and magic emanated from his strikes.
[You have acquired the item ‘Absolute Shield Scroll’ (S-Rank).]
A scroll was created in an instant.
“Use this.”
“Thank you.”
It was a scene that would shock anyone watching.
“What the heck?” I blurted out in disbelief.
Despite an S-rank magic scroll’s immense value, he just poofed it into existence out of nowhere.
“...So that is the ability of our ancestors.” Dagnar gasped in awe. “Indeed... A blacksmith who has reached the pinnacle. What I read in the records was true, seeing how he created a magic scroll with a hammer. It’s a breathtaking sight.”
That was the power of Demir, the blacksmith who could casually produce S-Rank items in regular supply.
Demir smiled.
We continued to watch.
“I’ll be building our grave here, so can you buy me some time?”
—Clang! Clang!
He struck his hammer again, creating something.
Eldrin also smiled in response. “Of course.” The queen aimed her arrow. “No one can take me lightly, even if it is the Giant Magic Dragon.”
She was the “Moonlight,” the mother of all elves, and the elves’ absolute ruler 500 years ago.
“How foolish!”
Drughan roared. Then it lifted its front leg.
—Boom!
Each stomp caused the world to shake, and the ground trembled.
“Queen of the Elves. I dare you to fire your arrows as much as you want. I promise it won’t even leave a scratch on my body.”
Drughan took one step, then another, toward the two heroes.
“I am the ruler of this world. I am the apex predator. The world is divided into predators and prey, yet why do you defy the will of the heavens?”
“Enough with your nonsense!”
—Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Arrows shot from Eldrin’s bow.
“If you truly are the predator, you must devour us all today.”
—Boom! Boom! Boom!
Arrows rained down from the sky like guided missiles, striking Drughan’s body. It was her skill, Moonlight Descent—the barrage of arrows falling like moonlight.
“Guh...”
The magic dragon frowned. It seemed to sense that her attacks were sharp.
Drughan felt like this: it could easily squash a wasp, but it hesitated slightly, fearing that the wasp might sting its eye.
“Are you scared, dragon?” Demir grinned as he watched.
—Clang! Clang!
His impressive hammering rapidly constructed something.
“Today, in exchange for burying our bones here, I will place a seal on you.”
“Stop your nonsense!”
The dragon felt uneasy, so it abandoned its conservative stance.
—Fwoosh!
Spreading its wings wide, it charged violently at the rulers of the two tribes.
However, Eldrin wasn’t idle either. She drew her bow as if she were a storm. A significant number of Demir’s scrolls tore responding to her. It was a magnificent display of magic.
The clash of these three colossal beings made the world scream.