The Villain is Too Good at Sniping - Chapter 103
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Episode 103. Review and Preview (6)
Although it may seem like the player is basically working alone, they are not the ones who do everything alone. Most of the main quests require the help of the main character.
There are also characters who help with the gameplay, and situations where players help them in return often occur.
Representative figures in this field include Airi, Lara Stillheiden, and others such as Esilina and Serine Annette.
As time passed, various characters were updated and stories related to them were also added.
The same goes for Chloe Garnet.
Just as David and Aidan, who were only mentioned as beings in the settings, were actually alive, Chloe, who was only mentioned as a student at Arsene, also remained in Arsene.
Although she was scrapped before release and never made an appearance in the actual game, Chloe was still alive in this world. We just didn’t know about her because her detailed personal information had not been revealed until now.
I saw Chloe’s affection.
‘Chloe Garnet’s’ current affection level towards you is ‘someone I want to give everything to and share my daily life with.’
In cases like Irina Lara, the steps cannot be confirmed.
I don’t know if it’s not being stated because the favorability rating isn’t enough, or if it’s not being displayed because the content wasn’t completed in the first place. So the only person who can check the favorability rating right now is Chloe Garnet.
Just as we saw in the community.
‘If my favorability rating goes up any further, I die.’
As of now, the favorability has not reached the final stage. However, it is certain that when the favorability reaches the stage called the ‘red thread of fate’, there is a very high probability that something will happen.
I don’t know for sure, since I’ve only heard about it and not experienced it myself.
It has already been confirmed by users who participated in the test that it will be a very stimulating event.
Well, I heard later that if you manage your affection level periodically, you can play without any problems.
The problem is that it’s easier to raise favorability than to lower it, but that’s not really a problem if you don’t use Chloe as a party member.
The reason Chloe was controversial was because the heroine, who was thought to be an unprecedented fraudulent character with easy-to-manage favorability and whose firepower would increase endlessly when together, was actually a landmine that should not be touched.
The level of the event was a problem, but the biggest problem was that it hit the players hard in the back of the head.
A heroine whose favorability rating should not be raised, but rather lowered.
That is why the keyword that symbolizes Chloe is ‘twisted affection.’
In the settings book, it clearly says that the more Chloe loves someone, the stronger she becomes. So, as the favorability rating increases, Chloe’s firepower also increases.
Just looking at the last interpersonal training, Chloe has a record of taking out the entire opposing team with just one wide-area move.
Players who didn’t know this and used it because they thought it had good performance were frustrated and screamed when they saw their characters locked in iron bars in the ending.
However, you still have to keep it up until the end to get the favorability reward. If you’re prepared to throw away the entire episode, it’s worth a try. The problem is that it takes a lot of effort compared to the time.
I remember hearing that if you go straight to the bad ending, you get achievements like Deadly Harm and Nice Boat. In reality, these achievements have all but disappeared into history since they were never updated in the game.
I lay down on my bed and thought about my strategy going forward.
Kyle has faced Serin Annette before, and I also know Airi and Esili, so it’s not hard to come up with a strategy.
“The problem is that the two of them who need to sit down and discuss things together are lying in a hospital bed.”
I’m also lying down, so it might not make much of a difference.
The bracket is out, but there are also games with other classes, so there’s plenty of time to think. Our class finished unusually quickly.
“Serine Annette, and Esilirah… … .”
The fight against Team 2 is a semi-final, but it is practically a final.
Since the only ones who could go head-to-head with Serin, like Gardner Meridian and Kai Alma, have all been eliminated, the final winner of this PvP training will be decided in this fight.
Don’t worry, Kyle will wake up one night and come to his senses. Rather, it’s not Kyle, but me who’s losing the most mana.
Team 2 is made up of the strongest monsters ever. This is because all the strong guys like Serin Annette and Esili are placed on one team.
I think I need to take care of my condition from time to time to be able to perform at my best.
Just as I was about to close my eyes today, my watch vibrated softly.
[Chloe: Lord Zion]
[Chloe: Where did you go? Why aren’t you here?]
[Chloe: Why did you leave me? I’m going to cry.]
[Chloe: Oh, you read it.]
[Chloe: If you read it, reply… … ]
There were a lot of messages coming in, but I didn’t reply. I quietly turned off the chat window alarm and closed my eyes.
For your future and mine, this was the best we could do right now… … .
***
“Hello, Zion!”
Kyle stood up as if he was lying. Two days after the duel with Team 3, I headed to the arena with Kyle.
Today was the day of the finals, disguised as semi-finals.
The only person on our team who can fight in close combat is Kyle. That’s the way it is for now.
Other teams are probably expecting Kyle Ivanstair to be at the forefront as well.
Serin Annette will also focus on attacking Kyle. If you can somehow get past Kyle, the rest of the team will be relatively easy to deal with.
There is a perception that archers and wizards are weak in close combat, and in reality, that is true.
This is a common method that can be used against demons, and given Celine Annette’s personality, it will definitely come out that way even if she suffers some damage. It was the same in the original.
“Then, is it okay if we just do it according to plan? While I hold out, you clean up from behind.”
“That’s true for now. But it’s going to be a bit difficult. While I’m cleaning up from the back, you’ll basically have to deal with three attacks by yourself.”
“Well… I don’t know if it will work or not, but I guess I should try.”
It’s not a very satisfactory answer, but I’ll go with that for now.
He is a guy who overcomes everything with only effort, perseverance, and will, rather than with a thorough plan or systematic system, so if you just give him direction, he will do well.
While Kyle blocks from the front, I stop the biggest threat, Ashli ??Silvergarden. After that, I join Kyle and defeat Serin Annette and Airi.
At that moment, I suddenly felt eyes on me. When I turned around, I saw Chloe Garnet standing there, looking dead.
“Lord Zion… … .”
“You too, have you read the plan I sent you?”
“I did read it though… … .”
Chloe, who was looking at her watch, suddenly had her eyes sparkle.
“Then… you must have been busy writing this.”
“I was busy, though.”
Because the two who were supposed to strategize together ended up half-passing out.
Eventually, I, being relatively sane, came up with a strategy on my own and relayed it to Kyle and Chloe.
This time, it will unfold more like a battle against a demonic beast, rather than the kind of battle you had last time. In terms of games, it will be like a raid against a boss called Serin Annette.
“Right? You must have been busy writing this. Even though it may seem indifferent, you prepared it all with us in mind.”
But Chloe Garnet’s reaction was unusual.
“I believed in you, Zion.”
Chloe Garnet’s favorability rating increases.
The current situation is not conducive to saying no. For now, I have not touched on it.
For now, the top priority is to beat Serin Anette and the other two teams and advance to the finals, and maintaining team morale is also important.
Airi walked in from the opposite side of the arena. Behind her, Serin Annette and Ashili Silvergarden were visible. They all had faces that seemed determined about something.
Under the guidance of my instructors, I stepped onto the arena and faced Serin Annette’s team.
“Team 1 representative, Kyle Ivanstair.”
“I’m Serene Annette, the representative of Team 2.”
“Then, let us begin the semi-finals of this interpersonal training.”
As Instructor Shezad swung his sword, the barrier blocking the two teams disappeared.
“Well then, Serene Annette. Let’s do our best.”
“yes…….”
After a moment of silence, Kyle and Serin simultaneously kicked the ground. The spear and sword, coming from opposite angles, clashed with a loud noise.
***
The finals, disguised as semi-finals, have finally begun.
Both Kyle and I have a different attitude towards sparring than we have ever had before.
Her opponent is Serin Annette, who was virtually ranked first in the entrance exam, and Ashley Silvergarden and Airi de Sugarmond are also not to be taken lightly.
While the opposing team had two warrior classes, our team only had one, Kyle. Kyle was holding off the attacks of Serin Annette and Airi all by himself.
Chaeng-! Kwaaang-!
Every time the spear and sword clashed, sparks flew. The resulting shockwave shook my hair.
“Why, you seem to have gotten stronger!”
“You have to practice all the time. Every single day.”
However, Serine Annette’s expression is not good. She avoids Kyle’s gaze as if she is not happy about something while dealing with Kyle.
“I wanted to have a fair fight with you.”
“I was like that too. I’ve never really encountered it before except during the entrance exams… … .”
“…I’m sorry.”
Serin’s spear lifted Kyle’s sword. The swung spearhead struck Kyle in the chest.
puck-!
Of course, it wasn’t a fatal wound. Kyle only took a few steps back and grabbed his sword again. But Serin Annette turned her back on Kyle and ran away.
“Where are you going? Huh?!”
“Haaaaaap… … !”
The moment Kyle was about to chase Serin, Airi rushed at him. She held onto Kyle with a look of not letting him go.
I lowered the gun I was aiming at Esili. [Ki-gam] had reacted while exchanging defensive fire.
The epicenter is right next to me, Chloe Garnet.
“uh……?!”
“… … .”
WHISTLE-! BAM!
Celine Annette, who had rushed up to her nose in an instant, lightly teased the spear. Chloe Garnet, who was preparing the drink, was hit by the spear without being able to react properly.
… Bam!
The moment I was about to run towards him, an arrow struck my foot.
It was pure luck that I narrowly escaped.
The arrow was shot by Esili, who had been marking me. She had a look in her eyes that said she couldn’t let it go.
Until then, Serene Annette had focused her attacks on Chloe Garnet, not Kyle.
It was a persistent and deliberate attack, something the original Serene Annette would never have done.
Thud thud-! Thud!
Chloe is finally pushed out of the arena, staggering after being struck in the head, chest, thighs, shoulders, and finally the abdomen.
Finally, at the moment when Chloe Garnet, half-unconscious, was about to fall out of the arena, I barely managed to grab her hand.
“Ah… … Lord Zion.”
Chloe opened her eyes.
“Now is not the time for this. Instead of wasting time on me, spend time on the other team’s shooters… … .”
“Don’t answer, just hold my arm.”
I tried to pull Chloe up as it was. A heavy impact hit my back. The arrow that Ashili had shot had lodged in my back.
Even though its power has been reduced, Esili’s arrows are still strong. At least they still have enough power to pierce the cadet uniform.
“I’ll upload it again now.”
“… … .”
The hand that had been pulling Chloe trembled for a moment. Another arrow was lodged in my left arm. The impact that would have pierced my arm was considerably reduced, and instead of penetrating the bone, it stopped at the muscle.
There were no more rushing attacks. However, judging by the strange flow of magical power felt behind her back, she could tell that Esili was preparing a different attack than before.
Chloe’s eyes were trembling. She was looking at me in a half-sane state.
“sorry.”
With those words, Chloe let go of my hand.