Demon Sword

-Chapter 168: Demon Sword-

A skeleton trap, during days of thunderstorms, there is a possibility of finding a skeleton horse roaming free, nothing will happen if you continue on your way, but if you get close to the horse you will fall into the trap summoning the skeleton riders.

Minecraft players experiencing this for the first time will no doubt be scared to death, but it's even worse for Steve in-game if he's not properly equipped.

Swossh!!* Swossh!!* Swossh!!* Swossh!!*

With sounds of breaking the air, the skeleton riders shot arrows one after another at the fledglings who were trying to get away, but this is not so simple anymore, the empty eye sockets of the skeletons lit up with a dim black light like a misty and gloomy aura. The same thing happened with the terrifying skeleton horses, who began to run after the fledglings like murderous beasts.

"Ah!!, Aaaaaah!!!, Help me!!, Help me!!!"

An unfortunate rookie was hit by an arrow in the back, just as he screamed in pain, his whole body caught fire and he fell to the ground spinning while screaming like a madman, it was lucky for him that the rain put out the fire, but there was no time to be relaxed, because he suddenly felt a great pressure on him and a nauseating aura that made him want to vomit.

"Oh!!"

The rookie could only scream again, with the neighing of a horse, one of the riders came up to him and shot another arrow straight at his head.

It can be said that he was lucky to survive the first shot, the attacks of a skeleton with an enchanted bow are not to be taken lightly, much less when we consider the current damage increase on the first floor.

"Everyone gather!!"-Shouted one of the White Fang guild rookies with a serious expression, he was sweating due to nerves, but he still commanded the rookies to survive.

"Those who know how to fight distract the monsters, the others come with me, we must build a wall!!"

Giving orders to everyone, the White Fang guild rookie started off without waiting for an answer, he started pounding the ground like a real lunatic, his intentions are obvious, to use the blocks to ward off the monsters.

Seeing this person hitting the ground, some newbies thought that he suffered from some mental illness, but those who know the building function immediately understood what they wanted to do.

"Let's go everyone!"

A rookie stopped in the same way and turned around, seeming to want to face the riders, but as soon as he did, an arrow stuck into his forehead.

"Uh-!!"

The rookie's entire body lit up on fire like a human torch, he could only let out a cry of pain that was interrupted by his death, he only left behind some experience orbs.

"...!!"

Seeing this situation, the rookies panicked and did not dare to stay here for even a second longer, only one sentence echoed in their minds.

'One hit, he was killed in one hit!!'

This is normal, skeleton attacks range from 1 to 4 damage in the game, which would be 10 to 40 damage on the first floor, so it's not uncommon to kill a novice in one hit.

Swossh!* Swossh!!* Swossh!!*

The skeletons did not care about the lives of these people, that White Fang guild rookie was killed in a second, and the horsemen continued behind the others.

It can be said that this group has little chance of survival, but they are not the only ones in trouble.

In different directions of the island, all groups were under attack by monsters, even those rookies who went out to sea were besieged by drowned zombies and some unfortunate ones who were flying were struck by lightning.

…

"Mr. WildFang, we have received news!!"

Outside the first floor, in the supervision room inside the White Fang Guild's underground base, the different guild members in charge of communication with the recruiting zones seemed shocked by the news, so they informed the guild leader immediately.

"What? What happened?"

This left Diorge a bit surprised, the monsters shouldn't be a problem for the newbies they sent, so why did they die so soon?

"Well, we still haven't received an exact report on what happened, but there is something in common in the statements of all those who returned today, the apocalypse has come, or so they say."

Even the person who said it seemed to have doubts of his own words, but she still forced herself to finish.

"The apocalypse? Is it a new hidden feature like Reality Hurts?"-Diorge WildFang asked a little thoughtfully.

He wouldn't be too surprised if there is a special function more different than Reality Hurts, besides, he thought it's normal for newbies to die if it's something like this, so he thought his guess was very likely.

"We don't know yet, but it doesn't seem like a special function has been activated..."

Diorge WildFang and everyone else had a lot of questions about this, but they could only wait for the news from the newbies.

…

On the underground base on the island of Xcountry, Har ordered a Vex to approach ready to take a look at the usefulness of the new abilities.

As soon as the Vex got closer, a scene could be seen that would leave many a Minecraft player speechless, as the Vex handed over his sword to Har without issue.

This is just one of the discoveries during the time of his training, he was thinking about it for a while, he has always been summoning Vexes equipped with iron swords, although in the game there is a 0% chance to get the sword when killing a Vex , Har simply has to take them off his hands, so now he can have unlimited swords if he wants to.

Although the level of iron swords is very low compared to a Netherite-enhanced diamond sword, it is good enough considering the extra 60 damage.

But, since Har has known about the iron sword for a long time, he still doesn't have anything special new, so he obviously has other plans in mind.

With the information of a certain skill being rapidly analyzed in his brain, a flow of mana flowed through him to reach his hand, but instead of accumulating into an energy attack, the mana lit up his palm, casting a glow on the hilt. of the sword

The next second, all of the mana actually began to infuse into the sword from hilt to tip, then it was completely surrounded by an aura of colorless energy, a byproduct of Har's own pure, attributeless mana.

Just an instant later, Har's MP began to consume rapidly, like a raging sea finding a way to escape containment, then, the energy surrounding the sword turned into a blood-red color, at the same time, The entire sword began to transform in the same way as if crimson energy was infused into it.

The hilt turned into a pair of bones that entangled with each other, twisting and holding the edge of the sword, forming two long ascending horns giving the impression of a broken trident.

At the same time, the double edge of the sword darkened and enlarged rapidly, then two flaming patterns emerged from the hilt forming incomprehensible demonic runes all over the edge, then the entire sword burst into flames as the strange patterns reached the tip, The curious thing is that the flames on the handle are completely black, but the flames on the edge are red and blue, giving it a very terrifying appearance.

"It's an incredible ability…"

Looking at the magnificent demon sword in his hand, which had grown to be about 800 centimeters in length and about 50 centimeters in width, Har had a lot of ideas about this skill right away, but he had to experience the enhancement effect on this thing first.

The first thing he noticed is that the black fire from the hilt doesn't do any damage to him, maybe because it was created by himself or for an unknown reason, but he was satisfied with this, more than anything because these dark flames seem to give a protection to the hilt, which are now bones of an unknown race that may be very brittle, it would be a waste to lose the hardness of iron for a bone hilt.

Also, it's not difficult to wield the sword despite holding bones, in fact, it's almost as if his fingers fit perfectly with the hilt.

Speaking of this, black fire is not unknown to Har, he had already fought against these flames in hell many times, so he can say that without a doubt the black fire of hell is much more powerful than ordinary fire, it's a pity. that these dark flames are only on the hilt and not on the entire sword.

If I were to say one weakness that was added to the sword in plain sight, that's the excessive weight of this thing, with the hilt and blade it should be almost a meter long, which also makes it much harder to wield the sword with one hand. .

But, considering that this ability comes from demons, who used to fight with brute force like a bunch of lunatics, he thinks it's pretty good that the effect isn't as exaggerated as turning the blade of the sword as big as the hood of a car or something.

Also, it's not like only this is a problem for Har, he believes that even if the sword grows 10 meters longer it won't be difficult for him to hold it with one hand.

"The cost is also less than I thought."

Har said taking a look at his MP, 2500 mana points were reduced in an instant, although it is much more expensive than the bubble of chaos, it is many times cheaper than transforming himself into a demonic form.

But,it does make sense that this is the case if the ability is used on a lifeless object,if instead of a sword you were to transform into a living being of the same size then the cost would double, which costs even more than what you can afford with your current PM.

'It seems that even all of my current MP is nothing but rubbish for such high level skills.'

Har understood immediately, the -Demonization- skill is not something that a third floor rookie should possess, at least not if he wishes to use the full splendor of it.

Just as he had thought before, increasing his intelligence is definitely the best way to become more powerful, he can even transform his own body as long as he has enough mana, so it can be seen that this power is the best no matter what. as it looks

It's just that he hasn't experimented with the increased power granted by -Demonization- yet, so he can't tell whether or not it's worth it to transform himself by spending 18,000 MP.

'Let's take a look at the effects first.'

Har thought this while looking at the sword in his right hand, it must be said that it looks very imposing holding the bone hilt while the dark flames move between his fingers freely, also, the long rising horns look really good wrapped in these calls.

swossh!*

Har swung the sword vertically, just a simple attack to familiarize himself with the sword, as he did so the flames flickered leaving a trail of fire in his path, but this was to be expected and didn't surprise Har in the slightest.

'Then what happens if I publish this sword?'

The best way to know the true value of an item is still the tower, but he doesn't know if selling a transformed item will keep the effect of his ability, but he doesn't lose anything by checking it.

He quickly entered the tower shop and put the sword in, put it up for auction with a starting price of 500,000 TP and left the description to the tower as usual, then went to his merchant profile.

[-Demonic Black Iron Sword-

-Article of unknown origin, it is estimated that the original sword is from the first floor-

-Description: A sword that has acquired a temporary improvement by being exposed to an unknown demonic technique. At the end of the improvement time the sword will return to its original state.-

-Effect: +60 damage points (+120 additional damage points during the upgrade time)-

-Effect 2: The sword will be engulfed in flames to deal even more damage to enemies (Only available during upgrade time)-

-Remaining upgrade time: 20 seconds-

-Item currently up for auction-

-Starting price: 500,000 TP-

-Current Bid: None-]

"Double extra damage points..."

Do not underestimate this increase considering that the upgrade only cost 2500 MP, if it is to increase one's strength using TP it takes at least 120,000 to achieve such an effect, although in the case of the sword it is only a temporary upgrade, Don't forget that Har can replenish his MP as much as he wants thanks to the infinite power of Ending relics, that is, crystals, so he can make this buff something long lasting if he sets his mind to it.

-End of this chapter-