HPDBC Chapter 32 32: Like a Hot Knife Through Butter!
Chapter 32 32: Like a Hot Knife Through Butter!
After equipping the Bloodthirst Blade, Tristan's attack power shot up to 339, more than tripling his previous stats. This boost was much more significant than the previous upgrades to Shadow Stealth. Not only did it increase the damage of Breaking Stealth Strike, but it also greatly enhanced the damage of both Shadow Dagger and Rend.
Without exaggeration, if Tristan fought the Bloodthirsty Bat again, the time required would be drastically reduced.
"I didn't expect the first BOSS to drop the weapon I needed most. I hope the next two BOSSes drop something good too."
Tristan couldn't help but feel excited.
The Crimson Tomb dungeon had three BOSSes, and even if each BOSS only dropped one piece of equipment, Tristan could still get two pieces of Silver Grade gear.
Now equipped with his new weapon, Tristan was eager to test his enhanced power. As the Bloodthirst Minions came charging toward him, he immediately threw a flying knife.
-18535! (Weak Spot Attack)
Before Rend could even take effect, the Bloodthirst Minion was already dead, its body rolling across the ground and coming to a stop in the corner.
With nearly 20,000 damage, these minions didn't stand a chance.
After a few minutes of efficient kills, Tristan reached the second BOSS.
The room was spacious, with two menacing stone statues standing in the center. It appeared calm, but Tristan knew that if players rushed in carelessly, they'd be ambushed by the Stone Gargoyles.
Two Silver Grade Stone Gargoyles would be enough to wipe out a team.
Knowing the strategy, Tristan didn't make any rookie mistakes. He aimed at the statues and threw a flying knife.
-9268! (Weak Spot Attack)
-9268! (Weak Spot Attack)
The damage numbers floated above the two statues' heads. At the same moment, their eyes suddenly opened, their wings flapping rapidly as they attacked Tristan from both sides.
Just like before, their attacks only shattered the floor beneath them without doing any harm to Tristan.
Stone Gargoyle Twins (Silver Grade)
Level: 10
Health: 250,000/250,000
Attack: 1000 (+200)
Defense: 2000
Skills: Windstorm Rush, Charge Counter, Physical Damage Reduction, Twin Life Link
Description: Vampire Baron's gatekeepers, these twin guardians share a deep bond and will slaughter any intruders.
The Gargoyle Twins looked like they had a relatively low health pool, but the challenge lay in the fact that they shared health. Any damage dealt to one would be split between both, meaning their combined health pool was effectively 500,000!
Even after using the Stone of Might to add 20 Strength, he was still a little short of the requirement to wear these bracers. Unless he added points to Strength for his next level-up or found an item that boosted Strength, he couldn't equip them.
"Well, I'll hold onto them for now."
Tristan decided to keep the bracers, not to sell them to Drake, but for future planning.
After securing the gear, Tristan pressed on.
Once the third BOSS was defeated, he would finally face the hidden BOSS, Vampire Baron.
But the Baron seemed to be in a hurry too. He let out an eerie screech, summoning the Blood Vampire Minions to their deaths.
At the same time, his voice echoed through the tomb.
"Well done, invader. Your strength excites me."
"Come to me, and I will grant you immortality!"
Tristan knew this was to trigger a side quest.
Normally, the Vampire Baron would be extremely hostile to players who disturbed his slumber.
But there were exceptions, such as Tristan, whose overwhelming strength made him an intriguing target for the Baron.
The Baron would offer the choice of immortality, tempting the player to join the Vampire faction.
Not only would they gain a hidden blood-based class, but they'd also enjoy extended life.
The conditions were much better than what the village chief offered.
Tristan suspected the village chief was taking bribes behind the scenes, becoming a middleman.
Otherwise, why would the Baron offer more substantial rewards like hidden classes and immortality, while the village chief only promised attribute points?
"I cannot stand corrupt middlemen!" Tristan thought angrily, making up his mind to expose the village chief for good.
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After clearing the smaller monsters on the way, Tristan reached the deepest part of the Crimson Tomb, a grand tomb chamber with exquisite murals.
This chamber was vast, more than a hundred meters in length and width, making it feel eerily empty.
In the corners, piles of treasure were covered in cobwebs, showing that no one had been here in a long time.
In the center of the chamber, dozens of chains stretched from the ceiling to suspend a massive bronze coffin in the air.
Boom!
As soon as Tristan stepped into the chamber, the heavy stone doors behind him slammed shut, blocking his way out.
At the same time, the bronze coffin trembled, and a scratching sound came from within, making the atmosphere unbearably sinister.