Chapter 82: Awkward Reward for Completion
"Melted with fireballs?" Rielly asked uncertainly.
Barrett nodded: "That's right! Melted with the Fireball Technique first, and then did some other disguise. By the time the guys from the town hall come over, it shouldn't have been so easy to spot if they hadn't done a targeted exploration. β
Although it is often said that real gold is not afraid of furnace fire, in fact, the melting point of gold is very low. At the very least, they have no resistance to the fireball. In addition, the melting point of the associated ore in front of him is also not high, which makes the Fireball Technique effective in destroying most of the 'evidence'.
"In that case, I'm ready to start, Barrett, get out of the way." As she said this, Rielly took out a brass bead the size of a pea from the dark compartment under her cloak and prepared to cast a spell.
In fact, after receiving the scrolls sent by Malkin, Rielly immediately copied the fireball spell inside Barrett's back to the spell book. It can be seen that even after the strict teaching of the aboriginal mentor, Rieley still has a heart to rub fireballs!
Of course, Barrett originally strictly forbade Rielly to use the fireball spell in the city of 'Ulrike', which made her afraid to prepare the spell into her daily spell slot even if she copied it. But this mission is difficult to get out of the city, how could Rielie not seize this great opportunity!
The shimmering golden ore under the churning flames quickly softened, and in a few moments it turned into a thick 'mud'. When it cooled down, it was a black patch, and there was no way to see that there was a gold mine hidden here. Then Barrett and Noodles put another layer of floating dirt on it, and then a fire burned the original camp to the ground, and finally set out on the 'homecoming'.
Fortunately, on the way back to the city, I did not encounter the bloody incident in some people's mouths. Wait for the players to successfully step through the gates of 'Ulrique' City. The blood-stained Grey Flower felt a little unreal - because of the previous missions. There are often abnormal changes in extranodal branches. It's rare to see such a neat and tidy situation like this one.
"You guys are planning to go to the merchant hall first! Or do you want to follow Noodles with me to Barbarossa's house to hand in the mission? Barrett, who turned over and dismounted, asked his companions.
Rielly, who was still on horseback, yawned, "I guess we'd better hurry back!" It's up to you to claim your rewards! β
"Rieli, you'd better think about how to explain the fireball technique when you get back. Didn't you decide to postpone the study of this spell before? Hearing this, Barrett glared at the mages in the group in a frustrated manner.
"It's not a big deal! Haven't we been fighting hard these days? Rielly immediately snorted, "Anyway, the new income is coming in soon, so I'll make up for the few spells I missed before." β
"Forget it! Since nothing happened, just wait and make up for it. Barrett sighed as he cupped his forehead. After all, there is no subordination between him and Rielly, Barrett can only guide and advise on game matters, and he can only move his mouth when he has no coercive means.
As the group parted ways in Uptown, the ladies rushed back to take a hot shower, while Barrett and Noodles had to put the finishing touches on it. Wait until the noodles hand over the bag to the clerk's table. The other party actually began to count the blood-drenched goblin ears inside without changing his face.
"16 goblin ears? That's a bit small! The clerk counted the loot that players could hand in and began to light the table with his fingers. Obviously, the player in front of him can't give a positive answer to the player's performance.
Barrett, who scratched his head, then took out a pair of flesh-ripping dragon claws from his backpack, and shrugged his shoulders after putting the two things on the table: "If possible, of course we want to harvest a few more ears for gold!" But ever since the damned flesh-ripping dragon was hacked to death, the stinking goblins have scattered one by one. Our side is understaffed, so naturally we can't catch them all. But after dispersing them, we destroyed the camp as well, and I don't think those guys will be coming back anytime soon. β
"Meat Ripper? How could such a thing appear on the mill mound? The clerk's expression changed immediately.
At this time, Noodle finally couldn't help but speak: "That guy is the druid's animal companion." After being blessed with a full set of spells, it is really difficult to deal with. If it weren't for Barrett's good skills, we might have been there. β
All right! Both Noodles and Barrett did some artistic work on the details of the mission. Of course, for the vast majority of adventurers, this situation can be regarded as the norm! In order to get an extra gold coin, those who beg for a living like to exaggerate in front of their employers. Once in all, show the importance of your own efforts.
However, the clerk in front of him is also a veteran, and he is used to seeing this kind of scene, and he shook his head: "Just rely on these." I'm not sure you've done it yet. But first, I can give you a bounty for these goblin ears. The rest will have to wait until the site survey of the city hall is completed.
Although the natives in front of them are reluctant to immediately acknowledge the achievements of the players, the all-powerful and all-knowing system in the game gives a prompt: "The blood-stained gray flower mercenary group has completed the entrusted mission 'Suppressing Bandits'...... Gain 150 XP...... Earn 50 'Ulrique' creature ......"
Barrett was relieved to hear this, but he still turned his worried eyes to the noodles. Then the halfling wanderer had to climb up to the table in front of him, "This is my obligatory mission!" If it's not done, do I have to pick up another one? β
Originally, when he saw the noodles climb up to the table with an angry look, the businesslike receptionist immediately broke out in a cold sweat on his back. Because if there is any conflict between the two sides here, the halfling wanderer will be punished. But he himself will also leave a bad impression in the eyes of the people above him that he is not doing things well.
Fortunately, after hearing the noodle statement. This guy's heart that was originally hanging finally let go: "If that's the case." Catholics, don't worry too much. At the very least, you won't have to do anything new until this mission is confirmed to have failed. Of course, it's best to make sure that this task has been completed, so as not to get scrambling. β
"We never lie, and when it's done, it's done." Hearing this, Noodles was relieved, and then jumped off the table.
After the imminent crisis was resolved, the clerk's face softened a lot. He immediately began to mend the relationship between the two parties: "If it is a personal emotion, of course I would like to believe in you. After all, how could the members of our 'Good Dragon God' church lie about such a thing. But rules are rules after all, and as a clerk I have to follow the rules. So there are some things that I would like to ask for your understanding. β
I didn't expect the other party to accept the soft noodles, but at this time, I was a little embarrassed. He touched his nose: "I was a little too impulsive just now. Then let's go back and wait for news! I wish those guys at City Hall could move a little faster. β
"Catholics, rest assured! After the news on that side. We will arrange for someone to send the message to your address as soon as possible. The clerk immediately reassured the noodles. The halfling wanderer, who had received this assurance, seemed to walk a lot more briskly as he left the Barbarossa mansion with the money bag.
Barrett, who was following him, smiled and said, "Now you have finally gone to a heart problem with noodles!" β
"Yes! It turns out that the feeling of not having a burden on my body is so relaxed! I didn't know that at all. As he said this, Noodle suddenly remembered something, "Thank you for your help this time." It took so long to get you a lot of gains. β
Noodle cares about the 150 points of experience given by the system. If you are a rookie who is just getting started, this is indeed a good income. But for today's players, it can only be regarded as a drop in the bucket. So in the psychology of noodles, there has always been this idea that his companions spend effort to carry out such a very cost-effective task for him. So it is inevitable that there will be some guilt in my heart.
Barrett, who was walking behind, clearly felt the psychological change of the halfling wanderer. He had to explain: "No matter what, it's rewarding!" Without this operation, we would have stayed in the city and waited for the Malkin's call. In that case, it's really nothing. And don't forget that we are companions on adventures together, isn't it normal for companions to help each other? And you couldn't complete the church's tasks in time before, so it has something to do with us running around! Since you've made sacrifices for the team, what reason do we have to say no when we are needed! β
"Barrett, your mouth is so slippery." Noodles tilted her head to look at her captain. Then he turned around: "Anyway, this mere 150 points of experience is still too little. And those big goblins because of the level gap. There are almost no decent gains. β
"It's a bit of a wasted effort to deal with those big goblins, but the experience of the Meat Ripper can still be received." Speaking of this, Barrett nodded with satisfaction, "Coupled with the experience points saved in the previous period, I think the tactical specialty of 'Storm Shield' should be able to be pointed out." Now, the 'Blood Inheritance Talisman' that has been in hand for a long time can finally be used to achieve the other half of its effect. β
That's right, in terms of the Blood Relay Charm's ability to give the wearer a certain (25%) chance of being protected from any heavy attacks or sneak attacks, Barrett opted for the Alienated Neck and Crotch (up to 25% of the total critical parts) to make those parts completely immune to any heavy attacks or sneak attacks. However, Barrett hasn't used the ability to increase the wearer's reach by 5 feet when performing melee contact attacks!
After all, as an 'Order Army', Barrett doesn't have much of a melee contact attack ability - Jade Slash is only considered a contact attack, not a real contact attack. Fortunately, after obtaining the 'Storm Shield' specialty, another ability of the Blood Relay Talisman can be regarded as useful.
Hearing this, Noodle suddenly turned around again: "But Barrett! I've looked into the literature of the church before. Doesn't 'Storm Shield' need to be combined with the two specialties of 'Robira Tactics' and 'Kamikaze Counterattack' to be able to exert its greatest effect? β
"I didn't expect you to have a time when you were interested in this kind of thing!" Barrett grabbed his hair and explained, "The 'Storm Shield' combined with the 'Robira Tactics' and 'Kamikaze Counterattack' two specialties are not suitable for me. That chain of expertise is the school of defense and counter-attack, and I'm better at attacking. Directly nip the threat of the enemy in the bud. β
The 'Robila Tactic' takes its name from Baron Robila, a rash and reckless warrior who is known for his skills against his enemies. When using the Robira Tactic, the user chooses to take a negative status to put you in a more favorable situation. This dangerous sacrifice is not undesirable or unwise, but a failed retaliatory attack can lead to the loss of advantage.
In a sense, this is a bit like the 'fool's style' of medieval two-handed sword techniques, in which the door of the user's head is wide open, and at first glance it looks like a fool. But it is only after the enemy, who thinks they have seized the plane, attacks that they realize that they are fools in the true sense of the word - seemingly unimpeded, but in fact they are invulnerable to the iron gates.
In the system's description of the effect, it states that you can take a combat stance that will hurt you when the user starts the action, but allow you to see the flaws in your opponent's defenses when they attack you. Anyone who attacks you gains +4 bonus for attacking the dice roll and damage rolling. However, whenever they attack, they will trigger your Chance Attack (after the enemy attacks, it's your turn to attack).
The Kamikaze Counter perk allows the user to counter an enemy when he is most vulnerableβthe moment he hits you. In terms of effect, there is not much difference between the two (kamikaze counterattack does not take additional damage bonuses, it just makes the enemy easier to hit), but the preconditions are different. (To be continued......)
ps: Modify the wording. Thanks to the 'old man' for his big monthly ticket.
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