5 Call to Arms/Boss

Today is a good day to illegally make firearms in your basement, what you didn't actually believe it was legal did you? No? Good!

Back to the task on hand, making a rifle, more specifically a rifle that allows the use of magic while shooting bullets and being able to handle the stress without breaking. I need to individually craft all the parts, engrave magic circles into them and finally inlay the engravings for better Mana conductivity.

Two weeks later

I've been working constantly for two weeks, only stopping to eat and drink and I've finally finished my secondary weapon. I even managed o gain a perk.....

[Due to independent action the perk [Universal Craftsman LVL:1] has been acquired.]

-A perk is similar to a title, except it gives bonuses to the user.

[Universal Craftsman] A perk that, depending on the skill level, increases the chance of increasing the overall quality of your creations. This also includes the increase of durability and other stats.

Sadly the weather this week was terrible, so I couldn't meet up with Sona, but when I called her, Koneko picked up and told me she went home for the week since her parents wanted to discuss something with her. I think we all know what it is, the marriage arrangement.

Back to the gun.....

The rifle looks like a regular M1 Garand, except the wood parts being black and the metal parts being white with a pale red sheen to it.

The alloy the metal parts are made from is simply just 65% iron, 2% Carbon and 33% crushed Mana-Crystal. This mixture has an extreme conductivity while also staying neutral, allowing for a wider variety of magic that can be used with it. The wood is called Ebony and again is simply aesthetic.

For the bullets I decided I'm going to make three types:

- A simple one, but instead of a jacketed lead bullet, this one was going to use a steel-core with a gold jacket.

- Another Bullet that has a core made from all those corrupted-holy sword fragments I collected while grinding. This one will be very effective against bats, crows and pigeons, I mean devils, fallen and pigeo..... angels.

- Lastly a bullet with a thick gold jacket and core made from a Mana-core. Mana-cores are different from Mana-crystals since they become highly unstable when damaged.

12 hours later

I managed to make nearly 200 bullets, 150 of the 'simple' ones, 45 of the 'Anti-Birdy and Bat' ones and a whopping 5 of what I lovingly call 'Haymakers', for if I want something to disappear, a town or city....., for example.

Since I had the time, I decided to complete project 'Tails' or my newest battle-skill, It wasn't hard to make the 'tails', the controlling them individually part was hard. Currently I can only use one 'tail' independently while the others have to either move together or I just limit myself to one, until my Multi Thread Calculation skill levels up.

Next day

I got ready, I wanted to see what those weapons of mine are capable of, I almost forgot to check the stats of them.

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Name: Nameless Dagger

Type: Needle Pointed Dagger

Creator: Ashtal Eldritch

Grade: Rare

Stats:

Attack (ATK): +500

Sharpness (SRP): +800

Pierce (PRC): +550

Durability (DUR): 1000/1000

This weapon can be enhanced by channeling elemental-Mana through it, increasing stats depending on the element used.

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Name: Nameless Rifle (Nameless Bayonet)

Type: Self-loading Rifle

Creator: Ashtal Eldritch

Grade: Rare +

Clip Size: 8

Stats:

Attack (ATK): +351

Sharpness (SRP): +601

Pierce (PRC): +801

Durability (DUR): 1001/1001

A rifle that has a bayonet attachment, it is chambered in .30-06 Springfield also known as 7.62x52mm. Due to multiple modification and enchantments this rifle is capable of accurately shooting from distances up to 800 metres, while showing increased firepower similar to that of much higher-calibered weapons.

The bayonet can also be enhanced by channeling elemental-Mana into it, but requires more control, to not accidentally jam the internal mechanism of the gun with the use of Enhancement.

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I entered the zombie ID and looked for some prey, once I found what I was looking for, I took the dagger out of my inventory and started my slaughter. I could already skillfully maneuver through around ny enemies, but my dagger-work needed some.....,alright a lot of work. Rome wasn't build in a day.

With my overall increase in strength, even after nearly three hours of constant fighting, I didn't even feel the slightest bit tired.

[Due to independent action user gained the [Dagger Art (Basic) (Passive) LVL:1] skill.]

After some getting used to using a dagger, I tried out the rifle, my first few shots missed, I only hit once and it punched a fist sized hole into a heavily armored zombie, at least a few inches of penetration.... gigity.

The time I tried using magic with the rifle, I might have underestimated the damage it would cause and that was using only the 'simple' bullets with a relatively simple enchantments. A collection and a compression enchantment to be specific.

I infused the bullet with Mana and enchanted it to use the hydrogen in the surrounding to form a dense layer around the bullet and ignite it upon impact. When I fired it of into the distance, well let's just say that the sun rose twice that day. It was more or less a miniature nuke, it destroyed an area of about 500 metres around the area it impacted. Good thing I didn't try out the one with the Mana-core. It might just wipe out the entire city if I'm not careful.

I even managed to get the boss of the dungeon to show itself.

[Due to the user defeating 1000 Zombies the dungeon boss has been spawned.]

It was looking imposing and had a deathly aura surrounding it. From the appearance you would think of it as a paladin, but from the stats, it would be a berserker. (Look up Berserker Lancelot from Fate/Zero)

[Observe]

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Name: Corrupted Paladin

Race: Undead

LVL: 36

HP: 15.000/15.000

MP: 5000/5000

VIT:0

STR:358

DEX:88

INT:25

WIS:55

LUK:15

Equipment:

Corrupted Armor

- Head (Good)

- Chest (Lightly Damaged)

- Arms (Good)

- Legs (Rusty)

- Feet (Good)

Holy Sword: Arondight (Partially Corrupted)

Skill:

[Limit Break (Active) LVL:MAX] Allows the user to break the shackles bonding them, doubling their stats except HP and MP for five minutes. Aftereffects: 175% penalty to all stats except HP and MP

[Sword Mastery (Passive) LVL:60 ]

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Holy hell, this things a f*cking berserker, it's strength stat is nearly three times that of mine, but the dangerous thing is that Limit Break skill.

I have to use Touki from the start if I want a chance, might also use the 'tail' to attack, defend and distract it.

But first ranged warfare, I jumped on top of an nearby building and started raining bullets on it.

[Enemy health reduced by 5 points]

[.....]

I think I shot around 50 bullets into that thing, but since I am not the best shot yet I still wasted about 20.

[Due to independent action the user gained the [Marksman (Active) LVL:1] skill.] This skill gives the user a percent chance of a guaranteed hit, depends on skill level. 1% per level.

I realized what I did was not only useless, but also cowardly, it just stood there and didn't even try and dodge. So I stored the rifle and took out the dagger. I approached carefully, keeping my opponent in sight at all times and then it asked me a question, how absurd.

CP (Corrupted Paladin): "Why...give.... advantage...up...?

Ashtal: "Because it's cowardly and I decided that I'm going to honor you in this duel by fighting with a blade."

CP: "Very ...I.....honor.....resolve..... conviction..."

[Touki], [Enhancement]

I went all out, I didn't have a need to preserve my energy, my only limiting factor is the amount of Mana I can output before my body starts to break. I got into a simple stance and formed a single 'tail' behind me, it will act independently and block attacks or attack if there's the possibility.

We rushed towards each other at the same time, but instead of trying to clash with my opponent, which without a doubt I would lose,so I tried to dodge and attack when possible.

Slowly I whittled down my opponents health, a single point at a time. I was sure I had a mad smile on my face, it was fun, the thrill of battle, trying to figure out a way to win despite the odds that are against me.

2 hours later

I needed nearly 2 hours to whittle his HP to the half way point, but don't be deceived I surely lost about the same amount, just from being scratched from the tip of Arondight once or twice. That Holy Sword is ridiculously sharp, unlike the swords that are shown in the series. This Arondight, judging by the design seems to originate from the Fate franchise.

Seeing that he was losing from being to slow he decided to use [Limit Break] to double all his stats. Rushing toward me thinking he gained an advantage, only to be seemingly disappointed by still being unable to hit me.

Thank the heavens, my boosted speed stat is higher or this would have been the end, while I was thanking the heavens for their blessing, my 'tail' did it's job by gaining the possibility to attack and aptly pierced through his leg-armor and subsequently the leg by having infused itself with fire-element. Falling to his knee from the damage it has sustained and the aftereffects from Limit Break, not being able to stand up anymore.

He jammed Arondight into the ground and looked me in the eyes, saying:

CP: "You.....the.....winner.."

Ashtal: "Thank you for this enlightening opportunity, Lancelot." I said with a genuine smile, as I thrust with my dagger into the gap between his helmet and chest-plate to deal a critical blow.

Lancelot: "Thank.. You ..chosen.one" He said before fading and being absorbed by the Sacred Gear that encroached the 'tail' that was pierced through Lancelot's leg.

Ashtal: "May your soul rest in peace for all of eternity." I said with some sadness in my voice, it felt as if I lost a lifelong friend, maybe if I was born in the past, we could have been real friends, eh Lancelot. I felt unusually sentimental, but for the time we fought, I felt truly alive.

[User defeated the Boss of the dungeon, awarding rewards.]

- Skill Book: Bladed Weapon Mastery (Expert) gained.

- Skill Upgrade Ticket gained.

- Mystery Monster Egg gained.

- 5x High-Grade Recovery Potions gained.

- 2x Mid-Grade Mana Recovery Potions gained-

- 2.000.000 Yen gained

- 500.000 Gold gained

[*Ding* Level Up]

[User has gained: Affinity Light LVL:5 from Corrupted Paladin (Lancelot)]

[*Ding* Skill [Multi Thread Calculation] has leveled up]

*Breathing out*

Ashtal: 'Use Skill Upgrade Ticket on [Multi Thread Calculation]'

[*Ding* Skill [Multi Thread Calculation] has leveled up]

Now I should be able to handle up to three 'tails', worthwhile investment.

Ashtal: 'Use Skill Book: Bladed Weapon Mastery (Expert).'

[Due to the user already having the Dagger Art (Basic), skills will be fused, increasing the level of the acquired skill.]

[*Ding* Skill [Bladed Weapon Mastery (Expert) LVL:15] has been learned]

Why is Arondight still here, shouldn't it have faded already?

When I went closer, the blade started to give of a soft hum as if it wanted me to pull it out and use it, I did, but I was unsure if I wanted to wield a sword, since the dagger felt.... more right to me.

As if feeling my blight the weapon shone in a bi-colored light of white and black turning into a dagger of about 11" or about 28 centimetres. It had a similar design to my old dagger that sadly broke after the finishing blow and had a pristine white and gold blade with one half being a purplish-black. The bi colored blade looked kind of majestic, I mean a pristine blade with a darkness encroaching over it.

But enough of all that I'm beat, I put Arondight in it's new form into my inventory and exited the ID. Once home, I made and ate dinner for four people, showered and went straight to bed, falling asleep the moment my head hit the pillow.

[User is resting in a bed,HP and MP have been fully restored.]

End Of Chapter

Current Status (For those that are interested)

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Name: Ashtal Eldritch

Level: 24 (75% to next level)

Race: Human / ???

Soul: ???

Title: The Gamer

Perks: Universal Craftsman (LVL:4)

HP: 2135

MP: 2530

VIT: ∞

STR: 128

DEX: 83

INT: 192 (19.2% Magic Resistance)

WIS: ∞

LUK: 8

Stat Points: 120

Affinities:

-Lightning LVL:42

-Fire LVL:33

-Wind LVL:22

-Water LVL:45

-Ice LVL:34

-Dark LVL:18

-Light LVL:5

Skills:

[Gamer's Body (Passive) LVL:MAX]

[Gamer's Mind (Passive) LVL:MAX]

[Create ID (Active) LVL:8]

[Escape ID (Active) LV:5]

[Meditation (Active) LVL:1]

[Instant Mana Regeneration (Passive) LVL:MAX]

[Observe (Active) LVL:12]

[Lie Detection (Passive) LVL:1]

[Lie (Passive) LVL:1]

[Thought Acceleration (Passive/Active) LVL:2] (Current limit: X4)

[Multi Thread Calculation (Passive) LVL:3] (Current Limit: 4 Thought Processes)

[Magic Control (Passive) LVL:46]

[Reinforcement (Active) LVL:25]

[Mana Construct (Active) LVL: N/A]

[Touki (Active) LVL:24] (240% STR,DEX increase)

[Elemental Transformation (Active) LVL:26]

Sacred Gear: Formless Absorption (25% Mastery)

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