Chapter 44: The Elven Sword Dance (6)

Continuing after The Emerald Key, the mission given by the Commander is titled "Spider Crusade". Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

The anomalous presence of poisonous spider-type monsters in the forest has hindered the troops' mission, so we want to find out what the lair is about.

Although she has Argo by her side who has gone through the closed beta period, she is the best intelligence merchant, but unfortunately the location of the lair is randomly configured, so even Argo is not useful in the slightest. Or rather, in battle, even lag behind.

However, the presence of an intelligence expert like Argo is very useful in many ways. At the very least, she was able to quickly analyze a lot of things while everyone was fighting poisonous spiders and searching for a nest somewhere in the forest.

Poisonous spiders are naturally poisonous, so some advance preparation is still needed.

Therefore, Zheng Shuanglong, who was walking at the bottom of the forest, confirmed to Argo, who was preparing supplies for everyone: "How many bottles of antidote potion did you bring?" ”

"Thirty per person on average, that's enough." Hearing Zheng Shuanglong's question, Argo opened the inventory and quickly traded the antidote potion to his companions in the Void Brigade.

After distributing the potion, Zheng Shuanglong nodded, and asked the elf Kizmer not far behind, "Kizmer, ...... the antidote potion you carried?"

Unlike crystallized items that appear later, potions cannot be used on others. Therefore, if it was Kizmer's poisoning, she would have had to drink the antidote herself. Based on such suspense, Zheng Shuanglong will ask.

After all, in this large-scale campaign mission, which is already a bit chaotic, Kizmer is also a good combat force, and if he goes head-to-head, Zheng Shuanglong doesn't know if he can win Kizmer. Although the level is the same, however, the Kizmer equipment is really good. Equipment in the game, but it takes up a lot of points.

"It's just in case I bring a few bottles, but it's basically not necessary. Because I have this. Kizmer said with a bit of pride.

As he spoke, Kizmer showed Zheng Shuanglong his right hand, which was wrapped in leather gloves of just the right size. On the index finger, a large ring nests on top of the glove. A gemstone that shines with intense brilliance, and its color is green very similar to that of an antidote potion.

"What is that ring?" Looking at Kizmer's proud appearance, Zheng Shuanglong asked curiously.

"That's what Her Majesty gave me along with my sword when I was appointed Knight of the Guard. Every ten minutes, an antidote spell is used. Kizmer straightened his chest and said proudly.

"Awesome!" Not only Zheng Shuanglong said in surprise, but even Argo, who leaned over curiously, couldn't help but say with envy.

I haven't seen this kind of rare prop when I hit the tenth floor during the closed beta period. No, don't say you've seen it, you haven't even heard of it.

Looking at Argo's ** expression, Kizmel coughed and said, "Even if you show such an expression, I can't give this to you." First, this ring is the source of the spell from the last remaining magic in the blood of our people of Luthra, and you Terrans probably can't use it. ”

Probably?! It's a word that I'm not sure about, but it's good to have something to detoxify. Zheng Shuanglong, who was thinking like this, stretched out his hand and walked away with the "wanted" look on his face that anyone could see. If Argo continues like this, will he be able to play games with Kizmer in the future?

"Kizmer, you're ready to detoxify, then it's fine." Zheng Shuanglong, who dragged Argo away, smiled at Kizmer's words.

At this moment, with an inexplicable look of confusion, Kizmer said to Zheng Shuanglong, who was dragging Argo who didn't want to leave, "That, I'm really sorry to interrupt your joy...... Still, something is approaching here. From the sound of footsteps, it did not look like an elf, nor a man, nor a beast. ”

"Mummmm Kizmer, who listened to the sound of the monster moving forward, raised the saber in his hand and said seriously: "And there are two from the front and the right at the same time." The enemy in front of you will be handed over to you. ”

"No problem, Lixia, join me in taking out the monster." Stopped dragging Argo and turned his gaze in the direction of travel. Then, seeing a shadow moving at high speed from the bushes, Zheng Shuanglong pulled out the one-handed sword at his waist and said to Lixia beside him.

It was no taller than a normal person's waist, and it was very wide. Numerous slender feet made a cazaka sound, slithering as if they were gliding close to the poisoned spider.

Seeing that the battle was about to start, Argo quickly reminded before avoiding the distance: "Although a direct attack only has a tooth bite, if it is touched by the silk thread launched from the tail, it will hinder the movement!" ”

"Understood!" Lixia, who raised the Thunder Sword that would be strengthened to +7 even if it was used to the fiftieth floor, said seriously.

After all, this Thunder Sword is a unique item dropped by the boss on the floor, and the increase is based on percentages, not specific values.

As she spoke, Lixia, as the vanguard, dodged the fangs of the oncoming poisonous spider with a magnificent dance move, and stabbed the huge single eye with an imposing stabbing blow.

This kind of monster that can neither fly nor escape, nor does it have a hard shell, is really easy to bully.

At a very fast speed, Lixia, who used sword skills and normal skills to reduce the HP of the poisonous spider by about sixty percent in an instant, temporarily distanced herself. Leave a place for Zheng Shuanglong to take over and be ready to intervene in the battle.

If it weren't a forest but a wilderness or a wilderness, Lixia would have been able to defeat it almost unharmed by herself during this time. However, the silk threads that shoot from the spider's tail from time to time will be tied to the surrounding trees for tens of seconds, so if you continue to fight in the same position, the evasion space will gradually decrease.

Of course, in that case, just move to a place where there are no silk threads, but there is a risk of attracting other monsters. This is especially true in this forest, where plant monsters that are hard to distinguish from real dead wood are springing up.

However, even if it is hindered by silk threads, it is inevitable that it will die, and it appears lightly on the right side of the poisonous spider, and the one-handed sword with golden light quickly slashes at the thin waist of the poisonous spider.

Although it is not the abdomen, the waist and limbs are also the weak point of the poisonous spider, and the weakness has been hit, and the spider has a short scream and quickly turns its head. An angry look oozed from the single eye at the tip of the head, and the venom-soaked teeth slowly quivered.

He shrunk his eight feet, which were covered with short gray bristles, and jumped in one breath. If you fall into a fall state by this kind of fluttering attack, you will definitely be bitten from above several times and poisoned, but this situation must be avoided.

Zheng Shuanglong, who stepped on a light step and judged the landing point of the poisonous spider, slightly moved, avoiding the attack of the spider, and at the same time, the one-handed sword in his hand quickly hit the soft abdomen of the poisonous spider.

The poisonous spider whose weak abdomen was deeply stripped of it was exaggerated as it swayed with green bodily fluids, and then the giant body exploded into countless fragments.

"The intensity is a bit high, but it's not too difficult for us, and if two people form a team, we can kill each other without harm." Ping Pong swung the sword left and right, and received Zheng Shuanglong in the sheath behind his back. Looking back, he met the gaze of Lixia who was approaching, and reflexively wanted to give a high-five and raised his right hand.

Seeing Zheng Shuanglong's action like this, after Lixia showed a subtle expression for a moment, she shyly stretched out her hand and patted it gently.

"Even if you say so, in this misty forest, we have no way to divide the team. After leaving Kizmail, you will get lost. Hearing Zheng Shuanglong's words, Claire, who stepped forward with a sword and shield, said a little helplessly.

"That's a problem, it's easy for humans to get lost in this misty forest." Kizmer, who had just dealt with another poisonous spider, said seriously.

"This is a very headache, obviously has a very strong combat effectiveness, but because of such a problem, it is really a very regrettable thing." Argo stepped out of the unknown corner and said with a look of regret.

"Indeed!" Kizmer also felt a little sorry, the combat power of Zheng Shuanglong's Void Brigade really made Kiezmel very appreciative, in order to change the atmosphere, Kizmer raised his right hand and asked: "Compared to this, what does that action you did just now?" ”

Kizmer said, waving it slightly.

Hmm, should these be introduced like the NPCs in the game, Zheng Shuanglong was a little puzzled. And the simple Asuna smiled lightly and said, "Praising each other's struggles is a greeting from the human race." As she spoke, Asuna raised her right hand as well, and Kizmer's right hand struck at each other.

With a snap, Kizmer lowered his hand and looked at his palm intently, and finally shook it gently as if to preserve the feeling.

"I see. Although we elves rarely come into contact with others...... Nice regards. After Kizmer finished speaking, he raised his right hand again, this time facing Zheng Shuanglong.

In this case, there can be no more strange considerations, Zheng Shuanglong also struck with his palm with full momentum. Once again, a crisp voice sounded, and the palm of his hand felt a moment of heat.

The world is real to her. Feeling the heat of his palm, Zheng Shuanglong thought silently.

After doing the action of celebrating the victory, Kizmer said seriously: "Hurry forward." In the direction where the spiders appeared just now, there should be their nests. ”

"Good! This time Asuna and Claire as avant-garde. Hearing Kizmer's proposal, Zheng Shuanglong turned his head to Asuna and Claire, who were waiting for the battle, and said.

"Leave it to me!" “ok。” Claire and Asuna nodded and said confidently.

With that, everyone walked towards the nest of what might be a poisonous spider.

After a total of twelve battles with the poisonous spiders and their superior monsters, Zheng Shuanglong and his party finally found a small hill in front of them.

On the side of the hill in the light of day, a natural cave opens a pitch-black entrance. Hiding in the shadows of the trees, he slanted and saw about ten small spiders crawling back and forth near the entrance. It seems that it should be the nest of the poisonous spider that Zheng Shuanglong and his party are looking for.

"Do those bean-sized ones have to be eliminated one by one?" Looking at the little spiders, Asuna's voice fluttered a little.

Asuna is not afraid of large-scale spiders at all, but Asuna really can't help such a miniaturized monster about the size of a spider in the real world.

"It's okay, if you can't do it, leave it to me." Zheng Shuanglong, who took out another one-handed sword and completed the transformation of the special sword technique double sword flow, said with a smile.

"Are you ready, then, go investigate that horizontal hole. To report to the commander that a spider's nest has been discovered, a little bit of accurate information is required. Kizmer, armed with a saber, stepped forward and said with a smile.

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Looking at the ongoing mission, Argo once again smiled wryly, according to the memories of the closed beta era whose value gradually became suspicious, this mission called "Poisonous Spider Crusade" was divided into two phases. The first part is done after discovering the relics of the Black Elf Scout on the first level of the cave and bringing it back to the campsite. The second part is about fighting the queen spider stationed at the end of the second level of the cave.

But now......

Needless to say, it's all become a strange thing. There's nothing more serious about it, after all, even the Black Elves have survived...... Argo, who was cautiously walking in this damp cavern, thought with a wry smile.

"I don't really like this kind of natural labyrinth...... Asuna whispered as if disgusted by the shallow puddle of water with her leather boots. At least a little bit of a bright spot......"

In this regard, Lixia, Fei, Tio, Shino Aada, Claire, and Argo all nodded deeply and expressed their agreement.

No girl would want to stay in such a damp cavern for long, not even Argo the Intelligence Merchant and Claire the Ice Maiden.

If it is a tower in the labyrinth area that is a representative of an artificial maze, it will not be so difficult because of the lighting materials such as portable oil lamps and fluorescent stones installed on the walls, but this spider's nest is almost completely dark because of the light moss stuck everywhere.

As a result, the Void Brigade members can only hold small torches in their left hands, but they have a small illumination range and will go out if they fall into a puddle, which is very unreliable. In addition, Zheng Shuanglong, a swordsman with two swords, an MT equipped with a sword and shield like Clea, and a girl with a two-handed sword like Lixia, can't use a small torch. This made the Void Brigade's lighting work a bit of a hassle. (To be continued.) )