Chapter 13

Zephyr dashed and unleashed a slash into the sides of the skeleton knight, only to be deflected. Even though his attack didn't land, Zephyr didn't panic.

Zephyr leaped into the air, narrowly avoiding a slash to his thighs.He somersaulted and he maneuvered in mid air as the skeleton knight didn't let the opportunity go.

As he was in midair, the skeleton knight hit him. Zephyr's eyes narrowed after seeing the damage, even if it was just a graze.

[You have suffered 1,430 damage.]

It only took one attack for his HP to drain more than half. Zephyr narrowed his eyes. He expected the boss to move according to an attack pattern, but it seems that is not the case.

The skeleton knight attacked as it was a real person and not just a bunch of data. He remembered that Tensura based the game on reality, so it made sense for the boss to move like a person.

Just as Zephyr landed on the ground, a chop was waiting for him. Thanks to his super sensitivity, he narrowly dodged the attack of the skeleton knight.

[Super sensitivity has increased by 1.]

Zephyr attacked from the front and behind. He made use of his agility, even though he was slower than the skeleton knight. Zephyr swings his sword according to his super sensitivity where the weak spot is.

Zephyr wanted the skeleton knight to jump to avoid his hit. He was ready to pounce if the skeleton knight chose to jump into the air to evade this attack.

The skeleton knight seemed to have discerned Zephyr's intentions, and took the damage as it refused to leave the surface.

Nobody had the ability to move in mid-air during battle. Every individual was afraid to be caught in mid-air, because they couldn't attack and they couldn't dodge!

[You have dealt 50 damage to the target.]

'So tough.'

Zephyr muttered, seeing how his basic attack damage was reduced by the level difference and the skeleton knight's defense. Zephyr anticipated that defeating the skeleton knight would be difficult, but

"Interesting."

Zephyr was interested and did not despair of his situation. He thought that the abyss trial would be like a walk in the park, and he was glad it wasn't. Knowing he would be disadvantaged, Zephyr tried something, as he was curious if it was possible.

Zephyr took the Frostlight Sword from the inventory and held it in his left hand. With the Venomous Demon Sword on the right, Zephyr simultaneously slashed the skeleton knight.

[You have dealt 50 damage to the target.]

[You have dealt 5 damage to the target.]

'It worked!'

Zephyr was glad it worked, but a notification appeared in front of him.

[You don't possess dual wielding skills.]

[Damage on the left hand will be reduced by 70%.]

Zephyr didn't mind the damage reduction as he knew nothing would happen as even his legendary sword can only deal slight damage, much less an epic one.

The skeleton knight used its skill to make a furious slash at Zephyr. Zephyr moved the swords and sent a warning to him as he felt his body cold and Zephyr moved the swords.

Zephur blocked it. The Skeleton Knight's long blade was parried where his two swords intersected, and they locked its blade in. Zephyr did not take any damage at all.

Zephyr didn't let the opportunity pass as he used [Vorpal Destruction] as he was holding both swords.

[You have dealt 929 damage to the damage.]

Damage was calculated together because both hits happened at the same time, and there was only a single kicking sound.

Zephyr remembered that the boss possessed a total of 25 thousand HP. He thought that the damage he had dealt was still negligible. Zephyr didn't stop for even a single second as the skeleton knight always counter attacked as soon as he landed a hit.

Thanks to his fast reaction speed and super sensitivity, Zephyr was starting to predict the attack of the skeleton knight. Once again, he was inwardly amazed at being a Sword Saint as it gave him a super sensitive sense.

Zephyr avoided, deflected, and parried the attacks of the skeleton knight. Zephyr then saw an opening, and he shifted his feet and rushed forward.

Zephyr stabbed the eye spot of the skull with the Frostlight Sword and brandished the Venomous Demon Sword at the neck as he attempted to sever the head off.

[You have dealt 57 damage to the target.]

[You have dealt 6 damage to the target.]

Zephyr didn't stop as he continued his subsequent attacks. He also kicked the skeleton at every opportunity to make its balance fall.

The Zephyr dealt more than 2,000 damage to the skeleton knight. The skeleton knight was pushed away, and it suddenly stopped in a very strange fashion. It didn't prepare to attack, which confused Zephyr for a while.

The Skeleton Knight's aura suddenly changed, and this time, its dominance as a rare boss was completely revealed.

Zephyr was still expressionless, but he was slightly excited inside.

'It seems like the boss will now start to get serious.'

There was nothing fancy about Zephyr's attack as he slashed at the skeleton knight, but it easily parried his attack. Even though Zephyr's attack speed could reach one strike per second, there was no way he could attack for a second time because this boss wouldn't give him that opportunity.

Zephyr reappeared behind the skeleton knight as he slid down, avoiding a sweep of the sword, and struck the back of the skeleton knight. A pincer move.

Knowing it couldn't defend against Zephyr's attack, it used its AOE skill [Total Annihilation].

Sensing an incoming attack, Zephyr immediately stopped in his tracks as he leapt into the air. Zephyr barely dodged it as the attack was targeted in front, not above.

As soon as Zephyr landed on the ground, he dashed towards the skeleton knight. He kicked its joint behind one of its kneecaps, forcing the skeleton to bend its knee. As his strength was lacking compared to the skeleton knight, he was only able to made it kneel on the ground. The hit was enough for it to lose its balance.

Zephyr waved out three sword slashes as he didn't let go of the off-balanced skeleton knight.

[You have dealt 60 damage to the target.]

[You have dealt 3 damage to the target.]

[You have dealt 57 damage to the target.]

His attacks caused the boss to step back. Seeing the skeleton knight being repelled, Zephyr used [Paralysis Bite] without giving it a chance.

[Venomous Demon Sword's option effect is activated, causing the skill 'Paralyzing Bite' to be generated.]

[You have inflicted stun for 5 seconds.]

Unable to move, it could only endure Zephyr's barrage of attacks. Damaged continuously appeared, taking away a quarter of its HP.

The Zephyr was unrestrained as he sent out sword slash after slash, piercing through the vitals of the Skeleton Knight. By the time the skeleton knight broke free and was able to move again, its remaining HP did not exceed 2000.

The skeleton knight was enraged after being beaten up by a human without doing anything. It brandished its blade, engulfing Zephyr.

Zephyr crouched down as he kicked the foot of the skeleton knight who was lost to fury. After making it fall down, Zephyr took the chance to slash the neck of the skeleton knight. He also brandished the back of his other sword at the skull.

The skeleton knight stopped his attacks as the skeleton knight turned its head at Zephyr. It once more brandishes its sword and slashes horizontally towards his neck.

Zephyr parried the attack with both swords, his Frostlight Sword supporting his Venomous Demon Sword. Adding force to his footing, Zephyr attempted to push it as his gaze was still emotionless.

Having had his chance, Zephyr stabbed the Skeleton Knight and immediately flipped backwards. He charged forward again and struck once more after landing on the ground.

Attacks continued one after another, and the Skeleton Knight could no longer stabilize itself as it stumbled backward continuously so that it wouldn't be knocked to the ground.

Zephyr followed up with a basic attack and another kick to push the skeleton knight away. He continued for a while and unleashed [Vorpal Destruction], ending the skeleton knight.

[Critical!]

[You have dealt 870 damage to the target.]

[The target has died.]

[3,100 experience has been acquired.]

[You have acquired 20 silver.]

[You have acquired Undead Greatsword.]

[You have acquired Undead Boots.]

[Level Difference of 15. Exp gain multiplied to 1,500%]

[46,500 experience has been acquired.]

[Your level has risen.]

[Your level has risen.]

After battling against it for almost three hours, the skeleton knight finally fell. Zephyr looked at his loot as he was curious about what would drop from the one who gave him a hard time.

[Undead Greatsword]

Rating: Rare

[Durability: 75/275 Attack Power:53~156

* Attack Speed: -15%

* There is a low probability of blocking the enemy's attacks.

* There is a certain probability of activating the '2 Joint Attacks' skill.

* The damage of slashing attacks will increase by 10%.

* Skill damage will increase by 5%.

* Attack power +20% in dark places.

* If you hit the same target six times, the sixth attack will unconditionally be a critical attack.

Restriction: Level 10 or higher, Close Combat Class.

[Undead Boots]

Rating: Rare

[Durability: 125/385 Defense: 150

* Reduce damage by 12%.

* Agility 15+.

Restriction: None.]

Zephyr sighed sighed as he equipped the boots. Zephyr looked at the door at the back that Zephyr thought the skeleton knight was protecting.

It wouldn't be a lie if he were not curious about the trial's setting for having a rare boss guarding the door. Zephyr ignored the door earlier as he wanted to deal with the skeleton knight first.

Zephyr tapped the door lightly. Suddenly it opened slowly, allowing Zephyr to see what was inside. It's a spacious room in the middle of the Lost Forest. Zephyr was curious about what was inside, and he suddenly got his answer.

A black-hooded figure was seen sitting in a rocking chair. Creak's voice could be heard as he was swaying slowly, enjoying the moment.

Zephyr's super sensitivity was alarming him that the one in front of him was dangerous. Zephyr didn't care, as he was not afraid at all. Just as Zephyr was about to walk in, the hooded figure started talking.

"Finally, a damn player has finally reached this accursed place."

Hearing him talk, Zephyr was not surprised, as he had only observed him.

"If I can kill you, I can finally leave this place. Now player, let's see what you got. "

[Necromancer-Maduc]

Rating: Epic

Level: 29

Tier: 0

HP: 30,600

MP: 28,870

Skill: Maduc can unleash curses and summon all types of monster in this trial.]

The skill was simple, but Zephyr instantly saw the exact meaning of it. The one in front of him can summon even the skeleton knight who gave him a hard time, but it's not limited to just 1.

Maduc can summon more as long as his MP allows, but the issue is that Maduc has a large amount of MP. Zephyr thought this trial would definitely be befitting of an abyss trial as he could see it would be totally hard.

However, just like before, Zephyr wasn't even a little worried; instead he felt a slight anticipation.

'I wonder how it would feel to be cornered by several tanky skeleton knights at the same time?'

Zephyr thought as he held the Venomous Demon Sword. Zephyr didn't try to dual wield again, as that was only to test his theory. Maduc, on the other hand, was silent after seeing Zephyr's emotionless face.

He thought Zephyr was the type of person who was calm and rational as he didn't sense any vibe of nervousness or uneasiness from him.

He thought Zephyr was like a calm sea with no emotion at all. As a necromancer, he naturally knew about the human body as one of his powers was to summon the dead.

"You lived a tough life, eh."

Maduc said casually as he felt pity for Zephyr. Zephyr slightly narrowed his eyes upon hearing Maduc's remark. If other people heard it, they would probably say it was nonsense, but not him.

"I'm quite surprised you could tell. Is it because of being a necromancer? "

Zephyr replied nonchalantly, as he also knew what he meant, but he wasn't bothered by it.