Chapter 10
"A floor boss?"
Ann then handed them some freshly brew coffee and hot chocolate, and some bread. Henry then started explaining after he took a sip and a bite
"This ancient labyrinth houses not just some unexpected monsters or traps, but also entities that you wish you won't encounter. We don't know when would they appear, nor we can predict which floor could we meet them, but each places have bosses inside them, and this is the 1st time we meet one"
Confused, Ren ask
"So whose information did this come from the?"
"We have been staying in this place for a couple of months, not sure if the days in here is the same back on Earth, but I did started counting after we got here. Few weeks ago, Stancy and I meet a couple, a man at his 40s and a woman at her 20s. They shared us some information they got from the people they have meet, and some from their experiences, and one of them is about this ruins overlords, the bosses"
As Ann happily drinks her hot cocoa and moving her feet to each side, the 3 continues their discussion while taking a nimble on the bread
"This ruins floor have 2 different bosses, one is a [Wanderer] and the other is the [Guardian]. The former, as its name implies, can move around the floor they spawned it, freely, while the latter can be found in a [Dungeon], which is like this [Camp]. If anyone enters the [Dungeon], they can't leave not until they defeated the boss that dwells inside it. And like how the monsters that roams this ruin, bosses have their designated levels also, and they are 10 level higher than the dwellers of the floor, so dealing with them are up to ones luck, strength, and wits"
"Unlucky enough, we meet one right after we found a [Camp]"
Ren then frowns upon hearing it
"Why? Can bosses enter here?"
Henry then shakes his head in denial and reply
"With an exception on us, humans, and those who can freely enter the [Camp], monsters, even the bosses can't barge in, even how much they try, just like what happened a while aback. Though we can't say for certain what will happen if those bosses uses all their strengths, but I can fairly state that [Camps] is our only safe haven in this hell"
"So then why?"
"Because meeting a boss inside a [Camp], is like a rat being cornered by a cat in a small box"
Understanding the meaning of his words, Ren felt unease
"As long as that monster freely roams this area, then we can't do anything but stay here"
"Then isn't that-"
"Fine? No, staying here cost money. We are indeed safe against those monsters, but we will still need to eat to get by, without coins that those monsters drops, we can't buy anything in this place. So yes, if you have enough money or rich enough, then staying here is beneficial, but if you have none, then this isn't different from a graveyard"
"So what should we do then?"
"Well..... *sigh* seeing that we already found a [Camp], we can try our luck to hunt some monsters in this area, while also trying to come up with counter measures against that boss, or we can just move to the other floor to escape from that monster's claws"
Puzzled, Ren ask
"How?"
Henry then look at Stancy, who then got his message and take out a large bag (just imagine a large capacity travel outdoor bag) and place them. Ann, curious, tilted her head while sipping her favorite drink. Ren simply observe in silence
"This is what you call a [Traveler's Pack]. It can store items inside it with a capacity of 20 slots, like..... like one of those ring thing in martial art world, or those fantasy ones. Though it is kind of amazing, the problem is the whoever brings it, the total amount of weight of all the items stored inside the bag, the owner will feel it"
"... Then doesn't that means, it's more of disadvantage than advantage?"
"Can't deny that. When running away from monster with this thing on, will end your life faster than you can think. So we mostly just stock items that has less weight, like food and some necessities"
"... So this bag only have food in them then?"
Henry then shakes his head
"In the past yes, but after we got informed on how to deal with its flaw, life wasn't the same as back then. Each one of us are given with 4 slots in our [Inventory], and to increase one's slot further is by using an item that allows one to add another slot, called [Expandable Area], but finding one is quite rare that some of us even think that it doesn't exist, of course, not until I meet you.
And guess what? The simplest way on dealing with this bag flaw is just merely placing them inside our [Inventory] and viola, problem solve"
"You can?"
"Right? I was also surprised and quite skeptical on believing it, not until I tried and find out how unlucky I was during those times"
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After speaking with hype on his voice, Henry sigh as he cross his arms.
"Why?"
"Just to make sure that bag can be useful, we disregard some valuable items that is heavy for us to carry, which include those armors and weapons that could have aid us against monsters. There was even an equipment that could increase our strength with how many people are fighting, or holding a weapon by 20%"
"20%!? And you throw it away!?"
"It was an armor, and it was too heavy for me to wear or even to carry, so I give up and left it behind. I just wish no one finds it. Another one was an axe, and guess what its skill? It can double its attack damage every hit we did, and after the 5th one, the 6th swing can't be block and can deal damage equal to the half of the enemies attack power, and ignore defense, which is truly op, but alas, as I am not a [Berserker], that item is useless to me, so I left it behind, completely hidden"
Completely baffled, Ren was speechless. Henry then grab the bag towards him and open it, showcasing the equipment he have stored
"But after those foolishness, luck was still on our side as we were able to grab some good loot"
<> [Lantern of Silence] [R]
[Skills]
<> [Silent Tread]
[Usage: 10/ 15]
<|> Those who attack with great might were feared, those who defend to protect was respected, but those who stride in silence brought terror on their wake
<> Upon activation of the skill, [Invisibility] will activate for 30 seconds. [Invisibility: can't be seen] [Flaw: when the bearer speaks or stands up, the ability will be nullified]
[Description: Such a precious item crafted by the hand of an unknown entity, left alone in the darkness in this old ruin]
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<> [Stone of Protection] [UR]
[Skills]
<> [Veilguard]
<|> Protection from danger and loss, this skill shall protect the wearer from any physical might
<> Erects a 2 meters barrier that repell magic and physical damage for 20 seconds.
[Description: Such a precious item crafted by the hand of an unknown entity, left alone in the darkness in this old ruin]
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<> [Sturdy Leather Armor] [R]
[+3% DEF]
[Durability: 19/ 50] (durability means how many swing/ thrust/spell attack it can block before breaking, exception when a protective barrier is erected by the item)
[Skills]
<> [Guard] [CD: 5 seconds]
<|> Protection from danger and loss, this skill shall protect the wearer from any physical might
<> It can defend the user from any physical damage as it can block 2% of the initial attack [Duration: 5 seconds]
[Description: Such a precious item crafted by the hand of an unknown entity, left alone in the darkness in this old ruin]
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<> [Wooden Shield of Preserverance] [R]
[+2% DEF]
[Durability: 34/ 50]
[Skills: for Guard's only]
<> [Painlash] [CD: 10 seconds]
<|> Endurance speaks to those who are patience, to those who are resilient, to those who knows when to strike when opportunity arise.
<> Upon receiving an attack from the enemy [slash/thrust/spell attack/bash] return 50% of the attack received to the attacker while ignoring 5% of their defense. [Duration: 3 seconds]
[Description: Such a precious item crafted by the hand of an unknown entity, left alone in the darkness in this old ruin]
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<> [Tempered Steel Breastplate] [UR]
[+5% (+0) DEF]
[-5 AGI]
[Durability: 30/ 30]
[Skills]
<> [Iron Resolve] [CD: 20 seconds]
<|> Endurance speaks to those who are patience, to those who are resilient, to those who knows when to strike when opportunity arise.
<> Boost the armor's defense by 2% when receiving an attack from the enemy [slash/thrust/spell attack/bash] upto 20% for 10 seconds
[Description: Such a precious item crafted by the hand of an unknown entity, left alone in the darkness in this old ruin]
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<> [Lightning Orb] [R]
[Usage: 12/ 20]
[Skills]
<> [Thunder Strike]
<|> An orb that unleashes a powerful strike of lightning
<> Unleash a lightning strike that deals 10% magic damage
[Description: Such a precious item crafted by the hand of an unknown entity, left alone in the darkness in this old ruin]
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<> [Firelash Bow] [Unlocked: Level 15] [UR]
[+5 STR]
[+5 INT]
[Skills: for Archer's only]
<> [Flame Arrow]
<|> Embedded with the power of elements that strike true to its enemy.
<> Normal arrows will be engulfed with flames, dealing +3% magic damage.
[Description: Such a precious item crafted by the hand of an unknown entity, left alone in the darkness in this old ruin]
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<> [Boltstone Sword] [Unlocked: Level 23] [UR]
[+7 STR]
[+5% DEF]
[DD (defense durability): +(user's DEF + VIT)]
[Skills: for Knight's only]
|> [Passive: Everytime it unleash a lightning attack, +2% DD (it resets)]
<> [Lightning Edge] [CD: 5 seconds]
<|> Embedded with the power of elements that strike true to its enemy. [Duration: 3 seconds]
<> Deals 7% attack damage and unleash a lightning slash that deals 10% magic damage.
[Description: Such a precious item crafted by the hand of an unknown entity, left alone in the darkness in this old ruin]
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<> [Potion of Healing (small)] (×15) [N]
|> [Heals 20% of the user's missing health]
[Description: Even in death, she didn't abandoned her sacred duty]
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<> [Lucid Vile] (×13) [N]
|> [Cleanses the user from any debuff [Status Ailments only]
[Description: Even in death, she didn't abandoned her sacred duty]
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<> [Grilled Pork] (×20) [C]
|> [Increases the user's ATK by 3% for 5 seconds]
[Description: It seem someone left behind a hearty gift to those who explore the ruins. What a pleasant welcome]
..
<> [Roasted Chicken] (×32) [C]
|> [Heal the user by 2% for 10 seconds]
[Description: It seem someone left behind a hearty gift to those who explore the ruins. What a pleasant welcome]
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<> [Bread] (×44) [C]
[Description: It seem someone left behind a hearty gift to those who explore the ruins. What a pleasant welcome]
<> [Coffee/ Sugar/ Milk Container] (×44) [C] (they have the same description)
[Description: It seem someone left behind a hearty gift to those who explore the ruins. What a pleasant welcome. But this pose a question, where and how?]
Ren, seeing those equipments, was speechless and completely shocked as he stated at them. Henry then smiles and utter in a confident tone
"Though fighting a floor boss is hard, but not completely impossible, it's still not ideal to go upfront. So, should we poke the hornet nest, or leave the banquet?"
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When they used those containers, it will be gone, vanish.
×|= So you won't get lost in my novel
ER (epic rarity) = items with a special condition to unlock, an attack power stats, 2 skills with 2 passive each - 1:450 ratio
SSR (specially super rare) = items with 4+ skills, an attack power stats, a special condition, and a passive - 1:300 ratio
SR (super rare) = items with 3 skills, an attack power stats, and a passive - 1:200 ratio
S (special) = items with a skill, an attack power stats, and a passive - 1:150 ratio
UR (ultra rare) = items with a skill and a passive skill set - 1:100 ratio
R (rare) = items with skill - 1:50 ratio
N (normal) = items that has better effect than common type, and has Stat bonus - 1:10 ratio
C (common) = items that doesn't have any skills but with special effect, and can be normally found - 1:2 ratio
