HPDBC Chapter 59 Kindly don't unlock!!!
Chapter 59 Kindly don't unlock!!!
"However, this is a problem, Liora."
"? What is it? Dear, God?"
"It seems some players rushed ahead. The battle has already started... At this rate, the encirclement might be broken before we even arrive."
"Humans are foolish, yes."
"They're spirits though."
Our decision to grind levels right up to the last minute backfired.
In a hurry, we mounted Samurai (in horse mode) and raced toward the battlefield.
◆ From Dodon's perspective
A dense forest, thick with overgrowth.
Part of it had been cut down by the players, turning it into a small clearing. This place was supposed to become an arena for drawing in and fighting Gimora.
The plan was for a large number of players to lure Gimora here and attack it as a group.
But that's not how things turned out.
"Damn it..."
Dodon was one of the front-line players.
He had already lost two NPCs in the past, but since switching to his current NPC, things had been going smoothly.
He had even defeated Helmuth and was now aiming to be the first to take down Gimora.
What a fool he had been.
"Why... Why did it turn out like this?!"
The party that Dodon had assembled had already been wiped out.
Everyone, except for Dodon's contracted NPC, Era, had been lost. Gimora, who had already taken down countless NPCs, cracked its neck as if bored.
"What did you expect? I am one of the Four Heavenly Kings. Of course, I am strong if you fight me head-on. You really thought I was weak just because I have been running away? Tch... What a fool!"
'As she says... It'smy fault ughhh—I can't lose Era!!'
"Ugh... Era! Run, get out of here!"
Dodon quickly turned to his contracted NPC, Era.
There, a badly wounded boy lay on the ground, discarded like a rag. He looked as though he could easily blend in with the surrounding corpses at any moment.
Era was by no means weak.
He was level 68. Originally a mid-level adventurer, Dodon had diligently supported him and turned him into a formidable warrior.
Not only had Dodon equipped him with a powerful title, but he had also provided him with unique skills and strong weapons.
And yet... Gimora was on a completely different level.
They should have waited until they had encircled it. His obsession with being the first to defeat it had blinded him to the situation.
'I'm... I'm nothing more than an average player after all...'
Realizing this now was too late.
Gimora's hand was reaching out toward his contracted NPC. Dodon's [Manifestation] time had already run out, leaving him with no choice but to watch. Experience exclusive tales on empire
To witness the final moments.
"Someone! Someone, please help! I'll apologize! It was all my fault!"
Dodon had a deep attachment to Era.
They had spent countless days adventuring together. He knew Era was just an NPC, just a game character that could die.
There was no reason to panic over something like that.
But.
But the time Dodon had spent with Era was irreplaceable to him. It was as if he had been talking to a real person, as if he had found a true friend.
Even with Dodon's difficult personality, Era would always give a wry smile and put up with him.
'Oh Dodon, you're hopeless.'
It irked me to hear Liora being underestimated. The moment Gimora glared at me, Liora's speed surged. This wasn't due to any skill but pure fanaticism driving her to boost herself.
Caught off guard by the sudden acceleration, Gimora was grazed by her scythe.
[Swift Killing Blade]
The skill that slashes agility itself caused Gimora's speed to slow slightly.
"This is a real pain!"
Gimora cast a wind spell on herself, granting him a speed buff that exceeded the amount he had just lost. Liora, now open after her attack, was defenseless.
I could sense Gimora aiming a strike at Liora neck. However, Liora calmly let go of her scythe and activated a martial arts skill with her bare hands.
"[Offering: Dance of the Maiden]"
This was one of the arts from the [Shrine Maiden] skillset. It was a technique of pure martial arts, dealing direct damage with rapid, powerful kicks.
As Gimora raised her sword, Liora's small foot stomped on her face, the leapt.
"Dear God!!!"
"Yes, I have your scythe right here."
"Thank you! Thank you very much!"
Liora summoned Samurai through [Tame] and tried to capture the fallen Gimora. However, Gimora enveloped herself in wind, controlled her posture mid-air, and escaped.
"Samurai, activate new mode."
『――!』
Shio began to transform. It took the form of a massive cage. A mimic-made colosseum, encircling both us and Gimora.
This was Mode: Prison.
Gimora chuckled dryly.
"This is insane. You're going this far against the weakest of the Four Heavenly Kings?"
"It doesn't matter. Before God, all are equally trash."
"You shouldn't call people trash, little lady."
Gimora sighed as if giving up, quietly inhaled, and spoke.
"Guess I'll stop running then."
It seemed Gimora was about to get serious.
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I had heard about Gimora's skill set from Jack-Jack, who was once her friend. Though she had become undead, her core abilities likely hadn't changed much.
Name: Gimora Arsine
Gender: Female
Level: 100
Race: Elf (before becoming undead)
Job: Great Adventurer
Magic: Wind Magic 100
Production: Document Work 100
Skills: Appraisal 100, Item Box 100, Knightly Arts 100 Army Command 100, Escape Techniques 100, Anti-Knight Arts 100 Magic Power Enhancement, Physical Enhancement, MP Auto-Recovery 100
Title: Self-Deriding Anti-Knight
Unique Skill: Supreme Execution Boost
This was her profile.
Surprisingly, Gimora wasn't built for direct combat. However, her skill set is what makes her such a formidable opponent.
Even the strongest, Eculis, once said that Gimora was stronger than him.
The most troublesome ability is her unique skill, [Supreme Execution Boost], which enhances the success rate of all her actions.
In short, it's a cheat skill that ensures his strategies and moves always succeed.