I Became a Gallery Newbie Beloved by Transcendents
Chapter 15
Siege Battle (7)
I killed three orcs and then killed another group of four orcs.
And I crossed over one ridge.
Indeed, things in the world rarely flow as expected.
According to Yunez, the orc sorcerer we thought we would encounter immediately was nowhere to be seen.
The sun had set long ago. Night had deepened and reached dawn.
But there was no leisure to set up camp or rest.
“I’ll finish and then go to sleep.”
Because Yunez was now continuously whispering that the orc sorcerer was right in front of us.
If I fell asleep now, I would be taking on the risk of death myself.
Fortunately, I felt no fatigue.
Rather, my mind was extremely clear.
Like a bowstring pulled taut.
Both physically and mentally, it seemed even more so because of the continuous state of tension.
Except for Yunez, who had so far played more of a guide role than a wizard, Risellin and the mercenary Rohan she brought seemed to be in a similar state to mine.
Advancing through the thicket, a light was visible in the distance.
The tent existing unexpectedly in the mountains could not help but catch the eye.
And the campfires lit around it.
Orcs standing guard with torches. All these circumstances were proof that the orc sorcerer was right before our eyes.
I spoke softly.
“I’ll take on the leader. Please handle the remaining ones.”
Risellin and Rohan, the 2nd-tier mercenary under her, nodded their heads.
From what I’d seen with my own eyes, these two had performed at least 1.5 times as effectively.
“Yunez, just continue to listen to my instructions well.”
Yunez nodded again, her shoulders trembling.
“…The orc sorcerer is known to be very strong. In terms of pure power, they’re around 3rd-tier, but when fighting with subordinate orcs, they can reportedly display power approaching a 4th-tier wizard.”
After etching Yunez’s words into my mind, I opened the Transcender Gallery.
Title: Probably right in front of the orc sorcerer with high probability
Author: Anonymous*
– Haven’t solved the tips until now, can you share some experiences on how you killed the orc sorcerer?
Comments quickly followed.
N Archmage) Don’t try to kill the sorcerer too directly. If the orcs approaching first seem to be a threat, you should kill them all to avoid later complications. Use the wizard you brought well.
The Archmage senior, who had been teased and hidden because of that, naturally reappeared and left a comment.
The Ice Queen also left a comment, which was surprisingly in the same vein.
N Anonymous*) How did you guys kill the orc sorcerer?
The answers were absolutely useless to me.
N Archmage) I just reversed the mana flow, and he grabbed his neck and fell dead.
N Ice Queen) I just said FREEZE!! and he died! Totally frozen!
These useless magic and bloodline geniuses’ solutions were of no help at all.
However, even the advice from seniors who use swords like me was not particularly useful.
N Archmage) Ah, when the magical power is about the same as the orc sorcerer, the most effective magic type is fire.
This was useful information, but it would depend on Yunez’s capabilities.
N Light’s Sword) Slice them.
N Sewer Sword Saint) What to be careful of is that even as a sorcerer, being an orc means they can display power close to a 3rd-tier knight in close combat. Avoid the magic and approach to kill.
The Spear Sword senior was just talking a lot, essentially saying to avoid magic and kill.
N Absolute Monarch) Didn’t you say you brought a short spear? Use it to throw and measure the distance while approaching.
I got a somewhat decent piece of advice.
N Anonymous*) Finished 2nd floor and coming back.
N Just don’t announce it and just go and come back…
N LOLOL This climber almost habitually triggers a death flag
N Marong King) Bell Two- I wish you luck.
N Priestess) Return safely.
N Judak) Come back.
I closed the Transcender Gallery after Judak’s comment.
I saw about 30 orcs.
What they had in common was a red gleam in their eyes.
Behind the rows of huge orcs was an even larger orc.
On the head of the one wearing dangling silver and gold accessories, a familiar phrase was visible.
[BOSS MONSTER]
Boss Monster.
[orc sorcerer]
Orc sorcerer.
I felt it.
The massive killing intent emanating from the orc sorcerer.
Did Risellin and mercenary Rohan standing beside me feel it too? They completely stopped moving momentarily.
Like a mouse in front of a cat.
[Concentration Enhancement Lv.3 – Skill Activated.]
“Pull yourself together. I’ll enter first, so follow me.”
As I opened my mouth and spoke, the orc sorcerer also opened his mouth wide.
KWOOOOOOOOOOR!
The sorcerer’s roar echoed in my ears.
Seeing the hills even shake, it seemed like a suppression roar. An attack serving the role of ‘fear’.
There was no more room for hesitation now.
[Magic Body Enhancement Lv.2 – Skill Activated.]
The mana heart pulsed.
Magic spread throughout my entire body.
I had already confirmed during the battle with the orc corps commander that leveling up restores the body.
I’ll kill this guy and go up to the 3rd floor.
I saw the orc sorcerer’s massive right foot rise.
The heavy foot stomped down.
BOOM!
It was obviously a charge signal to his subordinates.
I threw one of the three remaining javelins.
A spear aimed at the orc sorcerer.
TING!
The short spear was deflected by a suddenly appearing transparent barrier in front of the orc sorcerer.
As expected.
He wasn’t going to let me have it easy.
I didn’t stake my life on that move. The purpose was just to buy myself some movement space.
I lowered my body and instantly dashed.
I drew my straight sword horizontally.
The heads of two orcs flew up.
With the black javelin in my left hand, I ripped open and pulled out the abdomen of an approaching orc.
A green airflow flowed from the blunt staff in the orc sorcerer’s hand.
“Yunez, develop magic next to me to interfere with his magic. If you recognize what kind of magic it is, you must tell me immediately.”
I spoke faster than ever.
Well, I need to survive.
Yunez’s response came even faster than expected.
“Wind Cutter! Primarily a magic of wind blades rushing horizontally!”
I snatched the shield that Rohan, still standing blankly, was holding awkwardly in his left hand, and kicked off the ground.
SWOOOOOSH!
Two Wind Cutters rushed.
I completely twisted my axis to dodge one, and blocked the other with the shield.
KWAAAAAAK!!
Six orcs in a frenzied state charged simultaneously.
[The skill ‘Composure’ has leveled up. Lv.4]
Dragon Slayer Technique 1st Form, Tursahog.
The crescent-shaped trajectory swept past six orcs.
Simultaneously, I kicked the ground and charged forward, leaving the orcs falling backward.
I dealt with all those who tried to block me.
In an instant, I killed fifteen and looked to the side.
Yunez had a pale face as if she was about to collapse, but was steadily following along.
“When you inflict a wound on that sorcerer, cast a fire magic in that gap.”
I saw her nodding urgently.
I dashed forward again. When I killed three more, my vision was covered with a navy blue lightning wall.
KWARARUNG!
Lightning witchcraft.
The barrier magic Yunez hurriedly spread covered in front of me, but lightning struck my left arm.
GRIND-
My teeth involuntarily ground together.
Despite reaching Level 4 of pain suppression, an unbearable pain bloomed.
The glanced left arm was unnaturally scorched.
If I wasn’t in a magic body enhancement state and my stats weren’t this high, I would have instantly died without surprise.
I saw a smile form on the orc sorcerer’s face.
Think you’ve won?
I cut down the neck of an approaching orc with my straight sword.
[Level has increased.]
[Lv.9 → Lv.10]
[‘Strength’ increases by 6.]
[‘Agility’ increases by 5.]
[‘Health’ increases by 5.]
[‘Mana’ increases by 4.]
THUD-
Left arm, restored to original state.
Except for the small fry Risellin and Rohan are dealing with, the only one left in front of me was the orc sorcerer.
KWAAANG!
Using the Dragon Slayer’s basic movement technique that didn’t look like a walking method, I reached right in front of the sorcerer.
As many had told me, I dealt with close combat unlike a typical sorcerer.
A massive axe in his left hand came crashing down.
I dodged the trajectory like an eel. With the restored left hand holding the black javelin, I struck his left hand’s back repeatedly.
KWEEEK!
He dropped the axe, making a pig-like screaming sound.
Dragon Slayer Technique 3rd Form.
Vertical slash, Drakabani.
I pressed down on his right shoulder blade.
His right arm, which he had been holding up, finally lowered.
SWOOSH!
I moved my arm like lightning.
Hyartagnir.
I thrust the straight sword into his abdomen.
KRAAAAAAK!
“Yunez, fire!”
Come, fire shuttle.
WHOOSH-
The flame spear Yunez developed from nearby was thrust alongside my sword.
The pig’s scream grew louder.
I twisted the inserted sword and continued with a horizontal slash.
The flame moved along my sword’s trajectory.
A fierce flame trace was drawn on the hill.
PUHUAAK!
The orc sorcerer’s body, pouring endless blood from his abdomen, collapsed to the ground.
[Boss Monster defeated!]
[Level increased!]
[Lv.10 → Lv.12]
[‘Strength’ increases by 12.]
[‘Agility’ increases by 10.]
[‘Health’ increases by 11.]
[‘Mana’ increases by 9.]
A 2-level increase like when I killed the corps commander.
I don’t know how long this steep growth will continue.
『Quest – Kiklev Fortress Defense’ completed by defeating boss monster – Orc sorcerer.』
[2nd Floor Stage Cleared.]
[‘Player – Han Yuseong’ calculates 2nd Floor Stage score.]
Oh, right.
I was told scoring starts from the 2nd floor.
《 2nd Floor – Score Ranking 》
1st Place – Union Commander: 784 points
2nd Place – In Pursuit: 412 points
3rd Place – Sinclair: 399 points
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1st place is significantly higher.
Seems I can’t overtake this one.
[Score calculation completed.]
The number that appeared next made me realize my thought was very brief.
[2nd Floor Stage]
[Han Yuseong: 1,532 points]
