SSS-Class Hunter is Going to Rest - Chapter 78



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Episode 78, Floor 81 (2)
2024.06.13.

It would only make sense if there were at least 102 stars where a species similar to humans lived. And it’s said that 101 of them were exterminated. It

must have been something that happened between cosmic beings that I couldn’t understand with my common sense, but I felt an indescribable uneasy feeling.

Boom!

But I didn’t have time to continue my thoughts.

With a loud noise, Elaine’s shield split in two, and the team members scattered in an instant, dodging the invisible attack.

At the same time, the wall at the entrance where they were leaning against dented as if it had been hit by a large hammer. Suzy stuck out her tongue as she saw a groove big enough for a human to fit through.

“Then it’s a deal!”

– Good.

“This way!”

Suzy swung her sword from top to bottom while yelling with all her might to gain aggro.

Since it was such a high-level monster, the trait was not applied, but instead, a new skill that was created while forging the sword was activated.

As if clawing the ground, three long sword lines extended out and brushed the monster’s body.

At the exact moment when the damage hit, the invisibility was briefly released only for the part that was hit.

‘… … This is worth aiming for.’

Suzy swallowed hard and adjusted her grip on her sword.

It would definitely not be easy, but she felt like she could figure out the strategy.

“Hide behind Elaine!”

she shouted. Once again, she gathered her teammates behind her, waiting for Elaine to equip her new shield.

Even though there were three teammates hiding behind the shield, Suzy drew more aggro.

Suzy circled the room, dodging as much as she could, and then she also got behind Elaine’s shield.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Three times, twice, and after a brief gap, eight times.

The higher-level monsters tended to have more complex skills, making it difficult to read their attack patterns. If it was EX-level, it would go without saying.

However, there was no time to observe the attack pattern for a long time. If they maintained the defensive formation just a little longer, Elaine’s arm would fall off or even her second shield, which was gradually becoming more and more distorted, would break.

Suzy gritted her teeth and ran out, waiting for the timing of the eight attacks to end.

“It’s nothing if you only take half of her health!”

When Suzy shouted and stole her gaze, Saint and Peace, as if they had made a promise, attacked from a distance where they thought the opponent was.

Monsters react sensitively to things that threaten them.

Since Suzy’s attack power was so outstanding, there were many times when the monsters would be wary of her and draw aggro even when she didn’t intend to. The team members were used to this type of attack.

Thinking that attacking was the best defense, Suzy swung 〈(Incandescent) Shackles of the Dead〉 as fast as she could towards an unseen location and gained some distance.

As we observed earlier, whenever she dealt damage properly, she could see the opponent’s form.

However, not all attacks worked.

Clearly, even though Peace and Saint’s attacks had been successful, the monster’s invisibility hadn’t been lifted.

Boom!

The monster must have been annoyed at Suzy who was running around, because it slammed a huge punch into the ground right behind her.

It wasn’t a direct hit, but it was a strong attack that made her body float up.

Suzy gritted her teeth and jumped far away.

“I’ll beat it in one turn, so everyone, come to your senses!”

If she was going to win this time, she absolutely had to figure out all the gimmicks.

‘What’s the point of upgrading your weapon? I can’t hit

it because I can’t see it.’ Suzy ground her teeth and suddenly looked at the weapon in her hand.

〈(Incandescent) Shackles of the Dead〉.

Incandescent.

‘… … Oh, really?’ Could

it be that the reason why only her attacks had certain effects was because her sword had a special attribute?

If she had a hypothesis, she had to check it out.

If she used the trait 〈Gaze at Objects〉, she could confirm that the damage was being inflicted even if she couldn’t see it properly.

Suzy shouted loudly toward Saint.

“I’ll say the damage numbers every time I deal damage, so check them!”

“Understood, Team Leader!”

The trait called ‘View of Things’ was a scam even when I thought about it again.

‘If I can’t clear it in 1 turn with this trait, I’m an idiot.’

Suzy gritted her teeth and hid behind her shield, then jumped out repeatedly, slashing at the air.

“Damage now, 19!”

“Damage now, 40!”

“Damage now, 120!”

Suzy would recite numbers whenever she saw the monster’s HP decrease in order to convey the data, and Saint would analyze based on that.

No matter how hard she tried to avoid them, it was impossible to avoid all the attacks while the aggro was fixed.

The patterns were so complicated that it was impossible to figure them out perfectly.

The moment she lost sight of her opponent, a large attack came from her side.

Suzy flew through the air and landed in Elaine’s arms.

“… … Huh.”

Fortunately, the arms were soft, but they couldn’t absorb all the shock from the absurdly strong kick. She groaned involuntarily.

“Are you okay, Team Leader?”

Before she could have a long conversation, she saw the ground around her buckling. When she was slow to get up, Elaine wrapped one arm around Suzy and jumped away from the place.

Suzy complained as soon as he put her on the ground.

“What if I catch someone flying at me with my body? We’ll both get hurt.”

“Then you’re going to let me land on the ground, Team Leader?”

“Thank you. No, I’ll turn around because I can’t see you. I’ll be careful.”

Saint, who was analyzing the data while Peace came out to protect her, shouted loudly.

“It seems to be a demon attribute. It seems that dark attribute attacks are almost ineffective, and since penetration damage that ignores defense doesn’t go in well, the armor isn’t that great either. It seems that only light attribute items work. It’s also true that the damaged body parts become visible only then!”

‘As expected.’

After confirming that my guess was correct, Suzy nodded to everyone.

Most monsters, including boss monsters, had two or three attributes, and light or dark attributes were usually included as a side item.

Therefore, it was more efficient to have a weapon with light or dark attributes than a normal element.

Of course, they were also rare items.

It was decided to attack Suzy as the main attacker, but the problem of not being able to see the opponent was not solved.

Suzy was lost in thought, and then watched as Elaine took out a huge shield that could cover her body and placed it in front of her.

“Do you have another shield?”

Boom!

Bang, bang, bang!

Elaine barely managed to block the attacks that kept crashing into her shield, and answered in a voice that was strained.

“This is the last of the large ones.”

“What tier

is this?” “It’s tier 9.”

“What just broke?”

“It’s tier 8. It has a larger protection area.” “

What if they break a tier 8 item so easily?”

She first thought it was a waste, but it was even more surprising that she had brought several of these large shields. She couldn’t complain.

“… … I think I can only block it a few more times. It would be better to just retreat.”

Suzy shook her head as she listened to Elaine’s whisper. She

couldn’t do that.

Even if there was a little waste here, she had to go.

Of course, she planned to retreat immediately if someone was in danger, but it was still worth a try.

Suzy quickly made a decision, opened her inventory, and took out 〈Νύμφη’s Breath〉.

〈Νύμφη’s Breath〉 Item Accessory

Durability Distortion: Can be equipped on weapons or armor, and the durability of the item will not be consumed when equipped

. Since it was the first item I got from the ‘Great Beings’, I was saving it without using it. I thought it would be completely bound to the equipment once I equipped it.

However, things are meant to be used.

If I save it now, it will be useless.

Watching Elaine quickly equip the accessory that Suji held out on her shield, Suji shouted loudly.

“This is going to be a long battle, so I need you to cover me!”

Since they had climbed up from the first floor to here, there were a lot of miscellaneous items. Even if it was just a small amount of damage, they could confirm the location of the monster.

Light attribute arrows, throwing spears, throwing daggers, spears, etc. All they had to do was throw something and hit it.

Peace and Saint, who understood Suji’s words perfectly, checked their equipment again while they weren’t drawing aggro and took charge of covering them.

Instead of confronting them head-on, they chose a strategy that could be considered a bit sly.

When it became clear that their durability would not wear out, Elaine simply planted her shield in the ground and supported it with her entire body. Suzy hid behind it, drawing aggro until she leaped out according to the pattern and dealt damage.

[Νύμφη expresses her displeasure with your actions.]

[νόμος expresses her displeasure with your actions.]

[νόμος jeers at your actions.]

[σκιά cheers at your actions.]

[Κάστωρ is interested in your actions.]

[Μουσα is interested in your actions.]

The log in the status window piled up in an instant.

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