Chapter Twenty-Five: The Awkward Stone Dragon Belt

PS: The modification is complete.

"Oops! Although he has gotten rid of the shackles given by the earth, he is still the strongest in a down-to-earth state. Barrett, who touched his chin, raised his eyebrows, "That is, if you can, it is better to conduct ground combat as much as possible." But it's finally a good thing to be able to use the martial arts of Shilongliu in air combat! ”

After confirming the new class abilities obtained at level 6, Barrett turned his attention to Shi Longliu's martial arts. After all, Barrett, who now has an extra stone dragon belt and an extra choice, began to carefully choose his current moves.

Since the highest was the third level, Barrett's eyes naturally fell on the martial arts that the third level of the stone dragon stream could choose. The name of one of the martial arts elegant points fits the idiom 'steady as Mount Tai'. It is also the posture that Barrett deliberately imitated when he carried out the interception mission in the underground temple of the 'God of Tombs and Mummies'.

In terms of effect, it is a fairly strong field control move. While in this stance, he has an intimidatingly high (+10) boost against collisions, overpasses, stumbles, and grappling checks from opponents. It also creates a unique gravitational field that causes any opponent who tries to pass through the user's threat area or occupied space to an equally staggering (-10) penalty for tricks such as rolling. This means that any enemy who tries to pass by the user will be able to easily hit the opponent with the attack he finds an opportunity to perform. The remaining 2 points of total damage reduction can only be said to be a good addition.

However, this stance has a very fatal flaw, and this flaw has not been solved even after having the ability of 'Stone Dragon Commanding the Sky'. That is, the stance will terminate immediately after being used for any reason after moving 5 feet, regardless of impact. Psychic remote control spells. Or something else.

If Barrett was a phalanx infantry on the front. This posture is particularly suitable for the identity of the user. However, for Barrett, who is an adventurer, this stance is strong, but the chance of using it is not very big!

"Let's be on the shortlist for the time being!" Barrett shook his head and turned his gaze to the next stance. 'The crushing of the mountain' Okay! Literary and artistic point, with a little oriental style, it seems more appropriate to call it "Mount Tai pressing the top". Maybe the word Tarzan has appeared a little more, but who made it so famous!

This stance allows the user to crush opponents who are crushed under them with incredible force. Through guΓ²'s mastery of the stone dragon stream, the user can crush the opponent who is caught by himself. It lets the enemy know that melee combat with you is an extremely stupid decision. This stance grants the user the ability to squeeze and is guaranteed to be activated after each successful grappling.

"It's a beautiful combination to play with the grappling flow. And there are no restrictions on movement. With the help of the 'Stone Dragon Imperial Sky', he is also freer. It's a pity that in the end, Barrett reluctantly let go of his clenched palm, "But! But I'm not taking the grappling route, so what's the use of you! ”

The good size trait can really make Barrett a lot of advantage in the grappling route. If the enemy is only your own kind, it is naturally a good choice. However, there is one problem that cannot be ignored, and that is that Barrett's own size is limited after all. Although it may have some advantages when dealing with humanoids of comparable size. But if you were to face a big guy like a dragon, it wouldn't be Barrett holding it, it would be hanging on the giant monster.

First of all, investing resources on such a restrictive route is itself a waste, and Barrett's fighting style is not suitable for integrating grappling skills, whether it is during the test period or now, so it is natural that he will directly leave it behind. Then he turned his attention to the two striking techniques that he could use so far

Bone Crusher: The user's attacks make his opponent's eyes widen in agony, as if his bones were shattered into hundreds of pieces. This strike can be used in a single melee attack. Deals damage equal to two additional greatsword swings. The target being hit must also pass a guΓ² toughness check. Otherwise, the skeletal structure will be weakened, and all attacks against the target will be more likely to cause fatal damage. This effect lasts until the target's health is fully restored. Whether it's magical power or natural restoration.

Even if a successful waiver ignores the negative effects that follow, the extra damage is not reduced in the slightest. Of course, there are no significant weaknesses and creature immune to lethal creatures, although they are immune to the additional effects of this art, they also do not reduce the bonus damage.

"Looks good! However, there are some restrictions on the use (the additional effect is not very good, and it is relatively easy to be exempted). And that extra damage will still quickly lose its value as your strength increases. However, Barrett, who hesitated for a moment, repented after seeing another move called "Stone Dragon Strike": "Actually, seriously, the 'Bone Crusher' is already very good!" ”

The reason why such a conclusion is made is because another move of the same level of Shilongliu is really scum. The principle of Stone Dragon Strike is to use the weapon to slash at the weak link of the constructed creature or the flaw of the item, so that the slashed object shatters after a few moments.

To put it bluntly, it is a combination of the power of the stone dragon flow and nature, so that the user has a strange power when attacking a certain point of the item. Users use this knowledge to make themselves more advantageous when destroying structures or objects. As long as the target is an item or constructed creature, the user is able to deal the same amount of extra damage as the 'Bone Crusher'.

Seriously, Barrett didn't see any significance in this move at all. Only deals extra damage to constructs and items, but the Bone Crusher can do the same, with additional debuffs. The only use may be to destroy the opponent's weapon in the face of a strong enemy that is difficult to resist. However, the Iron Heart Stream 2nd Order's 'Disarming Strike' can obviously do better.

Shi Longliu's third-order martial arts were really a little embarrassing, and Barrett, a good move of the first and second orders, had also learned it, and the effect of this strange thing had become embarrassing. In the end, only the 'Bone Crusher' move seems to be the most useful. Barrett, who touched his head, could only choose this in the end: "If only I had known what was happening now." When I was testing, I should have focused on the 'Stone Dragon Flow'. Never mind! Anyway, there are no regret pills to buy. ”

After completing the selection, Barrett quickly added the skill points he had gained to the skills he had planned for a long time. to ensure that they will not lag behind in terms of basic ability. Then he got up and packed his bags, and went directly to the cafeteria in the oasis to wait for the first meal of the day.

But even after Barrett had finished his breakfast, the curtain of Lady Freya's tent showed no sign of lifting. Faced with this, Barrett had no choice but to stand outside the door and waitβ€”few people in this oasis dared to lift the curtain without permission.

Finally, at sunset, Barrett waited for Lady Freya's microphone, Lady Regina. The female 'fire teller' who came out of the tent beckoned to Barrett: "Come in!" Mademoiselle has prepared a circle for you to go to Yale City. ”

"What a hassle for Lady Freya!" Barrett said politely.

Lady Regina, who led the way in front, said without looking back, "Since you have that belt, you are in a sense Miss's apprentice." If you really want to repay the young lady, remember not to fall into the reputation of the young lady outside. I don't care about anything else, but in the Pamirs, be careful that I teach you a lesson! ”

'Really. I'm just being polite. You're really a snake fighter! Although there was a lot of resentment in his heart, Barrett also knew that although Lady Freya did not seem to be in a proper way, she did praise herself well! If you have the chance, you will definitely repay the kindness of the other party.

Unlike the last time I entered the tent, this time the ankle-length plush stall in the center of the tent was replaced by a magic circle outlined in silver thread. However, compared to the one Barrett had seen at Boreham's home, the circle in front of Ms. Freya looked more or less rudimentary.

Ms. Freya, who saw Barrett, yawned and said lazily, "Stand in the middle!" ”

"I'd like to ask what the teleportation error is this time. lest I lose my way to Yale City. Barrett, who had stepped into the magic circle, asked cautiously.

Hearing this, Ms. Freya instantly changed her original loose sleepy eyes, stared at Barrett with wide eyes, and asked, "Do you kid doubt my level?" ”

"Nope! No! No! Ms. Freya: I didn't mean that. But you can't afford to have any bootstrap in Yale! Isn't it normal for a transmission to occur in such a situation? Barrett immediately rubbed his hands and laughed.

"That's right! You seem to have learned some hard lesson when you were transported from Boreham! Lady Freya, who immediately remembered something, smiled triumphantly, "You can rest assured in this regard." The error of transmission increases with the distance. I'll definitely be able to teleport you directly into the fields outside of Yale this time. ”

'The fields outside Yale?' Hopefully not to be teleported to date palms or shafts. Barrett prayed secretly in his heart.

With the ethereal voice of Lady Freya. In the magic array under Barrett's feet, one by one the runes lit up. A dazzling light followed. Barrett felt dizzy for a moment, and then felt as if he was entangled in something.

When he opened his eyes, Barrett found that his landing site was actually a vineyard, and he was now trapped in the vines of the trellis. Barrett, who tried to twist his body, immediately understood that if he tried to get out of this, he would inevitably destroy the grapes in front of him.

Barrett, who had waited for a while and still hadn't been able to see anyone coming, sighed: "Forget it! Let's get out of here and talk to the owner of the vineyard about compensation later! ”

Barrett, with his arms exerting his strength, jumped directly at the vines that were wrapped around him, and then tore a hole in it to free himself from the entangled state. After shaking off his cloak and patting his clothes, and cleaning up the dead branches and leaves hanging on his body, Barrett stood on tiptoe and looked out. Finally, I saw a small shack on the edge of this large vineyard. Apparently the managers here should be living there temporarily.

Barrett, who trotted to the outside of the shack, shouted inside, "Is there anyone inside, please?" There's something I'd like to discuss with the owner of this place."

"Who's out there?" Soon an old man with a beard emerged from the curtain of the shack. After looking Barrett up and down, he immediately became very vigilant: "I'm just an old man guarding the garden. If you want to discuss something, please go to the city and find my master. ”

'Slaves who are in charge of guarding the garden?' Barrett, who already had a plan in his heart, scratched his head: "You still want to go to the city?" I just accidentally broke a trellis. I thought it was just a loss of money, but I didn't expect it to be so troublesome. ”

"What, you said you broke the trellis!" The old man's expression in front of him changed immediately, and his voice immediately rose a lot, "Take me to see which one you have broken?" ”

"Follow me!" With that, Barrett grabbed the old man in front of him and ran towards the place where he had landed before. The old man, who couldn't keep up with Barrett, shouted from behind, "Slow down, slow down." I'm going to fall apart soon, my old arms and legs. ”

When he came to the trellis, which had been damaged and messed up by Barrett, the old man did not have the same old appearance as he had when he was on the road. Like a rabbit that saw a carrot, he jumped in front of the trellis in the blink of an eye. I don't know how the previous watch xiΓ n was installed.

"It's fine! OK! There is still a remedy! The old man, who had been inspecting the grape trellis for a while, breathed a sigh of relief, and then he turned around and scolded: "What are you eating this big man for, can't you see such a big grape trellis?" ”

"At the end of the day, it's really none of my business." Barrett shrugged, "If you're really weird, blame the mage who threw me here!" Of course, we can't disturb the adult's reality because of the grape trellis! So we should now discuss compensation. If you can't make a decision, take me to someone who can talk! (To be continued......)