章 20: Chapter 20_ Sword Saint (2)
Looking at Lexus who had the slender egg-shaped face, lips and eyes that were popular among women.
"Shit… he was handsome…"
Because of his past and how he was discriminated due to his looks, Greed disliked handsome and skilled people, so his favorability towards Lexus dropped exponentially.
Greed swung his great sword at Lexus, but Lexus changed the sword like a dagger back to the reverse as naturally as flowing water and blew the greatsword with the Blight of Misery.
Wobble.
As Greed whose center of gravity was shaken, perhaps because he attacked forcefully. Lexus looked at him and calmly stabbed him in the neck with a sword.
[You have suffered 2,800 damage.]
[You have been shocked. You will be unable to move for 1.5 seconds.]
[A legend doesn't yield easily.]
[You have resisted.]
[The Apostle of Justice's bravery is unmatched.]
[The Apostle of Justice is in a crisis. You won't easily collapse in front of the enemies.]
[All stats will increase by 30%.]
Carelessness is never an option. Any person who had clutched a sword in their hands would have had these words hammered into them over and over – yet things like this still happened.
There were occasions on the battlefield of war where knights who had reached the ranks of generals or commanders – would lose their lives to the spear, sword, axe or any weapon of a mere footman. Of course, these situations did not unfold in a one-on-one scenario; but the conditions call 'war' have a diverse plethora of variables.
Although Greed had reached new levels and had become a legend, he was yet to garner enough experience to be aware of this. The flow of the duel was already tilting completely in Lexus' favor.
'What is this damage!?'
Greed knew that it was just a basic attack. He was on a completely different dimension from him. Greed relied on his newly obtained skills however, Lexus didn't use any skills. He just fought against Greed with his sword skills yet his damage almost killed him.
Klang! Kah kah kah kah…
'A fearsome strength! I am armed with the Frostlight Orc Chief's Helmet and Khan's Masterpiece, but I still received this much damage!'
Greed was already at level 97 after raiding Malacus and his strength stat is now at 824 which an ordinary level 97 player shouldn't have. Though it was already impressive to have this strength stats before being a level 100, Lexus' base strength stats was already on par with Greed's, just slightly superior to Greed's who was a level 97.
Greed immediately drinks a healing potion and aimed for a counterattack. His health which was at 10,016 was almost depleted by more than 1/4 of his health with just one blow from a basic attack. He was angry inside because he was attacked out of nowhere so he let the rage inside him to be the fuel and attack. The more Greed repeated his flurry of attacks, the weaker his attacks became.
"Hup!"
Twoong!
Now going beyond receiving and deflecting the attacks, Lexus deadlocked their swords and started pushing his opponent back. Lexus was testing how much energy his adversary had left before he was to begin his own assault in earnest. Seeing Greed unable to stand his ground and pulling back, Lexus became surer.
'It seems he's quite drained. Should I slowly start pushing for the victory?'
Greed's stamina stat is way lower than him even though Greed was at level 97 because Greed mostly invested all of his stats points to strength and agility. Though his strength stat was at 824 which was already amazing if compared to his level, his stamina stat was at 571.
Even it was a great amount that surpassed the tank users of the same level, it wasn't enough to completely help him endure Lexus' damage when his base strength that was higher than Greed's.
Not to mention that Lexus had spent a whole month to produce unique rated items only which give him a great amount of increase in all of his stats despite, neglecting to hunt for experience points and levels.
Even though both of them had worked hard, Lexus had a cheat so the snow-white haired legend has the advantage of having a much better and sturdier foundation like the amount of stats, and titles that had great and beneficial effects than Greed.
Looking at Greed, Lexus believed that the time for his counterattack had arrived. The lingering determination on his opponent's will and blade had definitely faded, and his heavy breathing revealed how little stamina he had left.
Greed became dejected as he watched his opponent's sword. Aside from that it looked very cool and domineering, it radiated the same aura of Dainsleif that he had in his hand, meaning it was also a unique rated item. It was as if the god of fate was on Lexus side.
'How unfair. This is so unfair that I just feel completely cheated.'
Greed wanted to grab the god's collar and demand an explanation if such a thing was possible. He was already a legend yet he was completely overwhelmed by the mysterious NPC that was beating him.
"Blacksmith's Rage!"
[Blacksmith's Rage has been activated. Your attack power and attack speed will increase significantly for 20 seconds.]
"Quick Movements!"
[Quick Movements has been activated. Your agility and evasion rate will increase significantly for 1 minute.]
Greed linked two of his skill and immediately rushed towards Lexus. He suddenly plunged straight and then started to slash at Lexus' upper body with Dainsleif.
"Pagma's Swordsmanship, Wave!"
His body began moving in a dancing motion and waves of energy shot in every direction.
[The Best Gauntlets option effect is activated, causing you to attack the target twice.]
[You have suffered 3,200 damage.]
[The incoming damage has been invalidated.]
Though Greed boosted a great attack power, for Lexus who had his stamina stats that's the same with his strength, he wasn't very scared since he also had the special stat Indomitable to negate the damages.
[Indomitable]
[Has a certain probability of invalidating a portion of the incoming damage. The lower the health, the higher the probability.
* The higher the number, the higher the effect.
* Stat points can't be distributed to this stat.]
The special stat which synergized very well with stamina stat that increase defense.
'It should be time.'
Lexus thought in his mind. As if knowing what he was thinking, Great Sage started its move.
« Confirmed. Greed's knowledge in swordsmanship and smithing has been acquired. »
« All possible skills to obtain has been succesfully acquired. »
« All knowledge gained has been optimized and successfully transferred. »
[Pagma's swordsmanship has been acquired.]
[The level of Legendary Blacksmith's Craftsmanship Skill has risen.]
[All stats related to your skill increase.]
[Strength increased by 10.]
[Stamina increased by 10.]
[Dexterity increased by 10.]
[The skill, 'Blacksmith's Rage' has been obtained.]
The swordsmanship that pierced the sky. Whatever the case, it was necessary for Lexus who currently lacked combat skills. He felt joy and hurriedly opened the skills window.
[Pagma's Sword Dance - Lv. 1]
Rating: Legendary
[-When the skill is deactivated-
You can become one with the sword at any time. Increases physical attack by 20% and critical hit rate by 10%.
* This effect is only applied when a sword is equipped.
* The skill consumes no mana.
-When the skill is activated-
Become one with the sword. Wave, Restraint, Link, Kill, Transcend. You can unleash a total of five sword techniques.
* The effect of the deactivated skill will be lost.
* 20 mana is required to activate the skill.
* Once deactivated, it will take 10 seconds until the skill can be activated again. Nothing will be consumed when deactivated.]
Then, as Lexus was about to eagerly inspect the 5 sword techniques of Pagma's Sword Dance while easily avoiding Greed's attacks, a notification appeared.
[You have acquired Pagma's Sword Dance without a class quest.]
[You have made an achievement that is not easily accomplished.]
[One of Pagma's Descendant's hidden pieces 'Sealed Ability' has been acquired.]
[The skill 'Mineral Creation' has been obtained as an achievement reward.]
[Mineral Creation]
[Create new minerals by mixing multiple minerals. You can now choose pavranium as a mineral to mix.
Pavranium itself is the essence of a great magician's knowledge, and you can now create new minerals on your own.
Time required to create minerals: Immediate.
Materials needed to create minerals: Five types of minerals, including pavranium.
Number of times that Mineral Creation can be used: 1.
* The weight of the mineral created is the same as the weight of the pavranium you currently have.
* After creating a new mineral, you can improve the mineral more effectively if you have the help of a great magician.]
Lexus frowned looking at the sudden notification but then, he snapped out from his daze as his Super Sensivity alarmed him about the incoming greatsword that was targeting his chest.
Lexus turned his wrist while blocking it with a black greatsword. Then his sword was wrapped around Greed's sword and the sword bounced back.
Ting!
Then.
The sound of metals clashing echoes and seeing that, Greed could understand that Lexus is a monster. Though the fight was so serious for Greed, Lexus had it easy. As his agility was higher than Greed's, he found his movements so slow and when looking at the system messages, Greed's movements became even slower as he increased his thinking processing.
Not to mention that super sensivity was alerting him about Greed's every attacks so Lexus greatly held the advantage over Greed.
Paang! Lexus took out a dagger from the inventory as he swapped it with Blight of Misery and blocked the greatswotd, holding the dagger as a reverse, stabbing the dagger around the neck, and swung his long sword as he swiftly exchanged the two items again.
[You have been hit by a blow!]
[A legend doesn't die easily. You can resist all attacks for 5 seconds with the minimum amount of health.]
It is an attack that is swung with the body. Lexus held the sword again, smiled and looked at Greed. His mouth is not immediately invisible, but the eyes are curved like a crescent moon.
Looking at him, Greed could tell that Lexus was smiling. Then, a horrifying sound was heard again, and a red sword pierced the neck of Greed. Feeling the threat of the sword, Greed unconsciously closed his eyes. It was a reflex action done by one's mind when detecting something harmful. He had forgotten that he temporarily had an immortal body when the attribute of the title was activated.
He then heard, Lexus spoke.
"Then, that should my win, right?"
Greed rapidly opened his eyes in surprise and saw Lexus had halted his assault. As he was still taken aback of what just happened or his adrenaline were still rushing, Greed reflexively nodded.
"...Yeah..."
Then, he saw Lexus smiled saying something and a notification window popped up.
"You were very good. You're better than I expected and its fun."
[You have with stood the mysterious man's attacks until he stops.]
[Affinity with Prince 'Lexus' of the Eternal Kingdom has reached 10. Lexus will respond to your light jokes with a smile.]
[2 unique rated items has been acquired.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[Your level has risen.]
[You have reached level 100!]
[Your stats have awakened and the unique features of all stats will improve.]
Seeing the notifications, Greed completely lose control of his thinking power. While Greed was receiving a good fortune of his own, Lexus also eagerly looked at the system prompts in his vision.
[You have won a battle against a legend.]
[You have obtained 9 points of dexterity stat from your opponent.]
[Condition has been met. The title, 'Sword Saint Candidate' and 'Sword Expert' will now be deleted.]
[The third legendary class, Sword Saint has been obtained.]
[Regeneration stat has been opened.]
[Super Sensitivity stat has already been opened.]
[Super Sensitivity stat will increase by 50 as a substitute reward.]
[Composure stat has already...]
[...]
[The skill Advanced Sword Mastery has changed to Complete Sword Mastery.]
[The skill Sword Aura has changed to Saint's Sword Energy.]
[...]
[...]
[You have become a Sword Saint in the shortest amount of time.]
[You has received a third class for the first time. Your epic will begin with a legend and end with a myth.]
[You have made an achievement that is not easily accomplished.]
[Reputation will rise by 15,000 across the continent.]
—–—–—–—–—
[Status Window]
「Name: Lexus
Level: 25
Class: Undefeated King's Successor
Second Class: Pagma's Successor
Third Class: Sword Saint
* Sword type weapons can be used without restrictions.
* You will bring out the hidden functions of sword type weapons when they are equipped.
* You can create new sword techniques. The number of times it can be created will increase every time the level of 'Complete Sword Mastery' increases.
Titles: One Who Became a Legend and 4 others.
Health: 14,400/14,400
Mana: 7,160/7,160
Strength: 900 Stamina: 900
Agility: 900 Intelligence: 3,580
Dexterity: 809
—–—–—–—
Charm: 1,484 Dignity: 1,284 Insight: 684
Composure: 674 Indomitable: 674
—–—–—–—
Super Sensitivity: 115 Good Luck: 60 Regeneration: 30
—–—–—–—
Stat Points: 250
Skills: Undefeated King's Swordsmanship (SSS), Legendary Blacksmith Skills (S), Undefeated King's Rage (S), Pagma's Sword Dance (S), Great Sage (A), Plunderer (A), Sword of Ember (B), Blacksmith's Rage (C), Strength Augmentation (C).
Passive Skills: Madra's Mastery (A), Complete Sword Mastery (A), Twin Sword Style (C), Crazed Rampage (E).
The third son of King Wiesbaden, the Successor of Madra and Pagma. A son of a royalty and the one who follows two legends' paths and had become a Sword Saint by forging his own and unique path.」
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