Chapter 31: Skeleton General
The aggro range of the Skeleton Soldiers is approximately 10 meters, a conclusion drawn by Zane after repeatedly provoking the enemies with his life.
Although the area has opened up considerably, there are also small monsters clustered together, pulling the whole group into chaos with a single stir.
At this moment, the movement advantage of the Gray Wolf became evident. No matter how many monsters there were, he would first lure them over and then continuously circle around in the back.
Starry would then draw one of the monsters away to single combat each time until they were all killed, before starting the next round of battle.
If Ice Moon Slash missed, he would use Thousand Flash Step to maneuver instead.
It sounds simple, but executing it is not easy.
Zane ran too fast, causing two Skeleton Soldiers to lose aggro and turn towards Starry. Fortunately, she reacted quickly, activating Thousand Flash Step to escape the aggro range; otherwise, she would have met her demise.
Moreover, single combat is no easy task. Starry has all her points in agility, requiring full concentration in battle. A moment of distraction could lead to a fatal blow.
Fortunately, the two were in sync, and their rhythm gradually stabilized. The occasional critical strike from Autumn Moon greatly improved their leveling efficiency.
(The Skeletons are immune to the poison damage effect of Venom Claw; I forgot to mention that. (ㄒoㄒ))
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Unknowingly, they had farmed for a full four hours, nearly clearing the entire floor of Skeletons.
By the way, Zane made a few mistakes and used up 5 bottles of high-grade HP potions.
“Swish”
Zane had leveled up to level 13, while Starry was at level 13 with 86% experience.
The drop rate of the monsters was shockingly low; during this time, only one pair of Bone Warrior Boots dropped, but looking at the attributes, the effort was worth it.
Bone Warrior Boots:
Rarity: Black Iron Equipment
Required Level: 14
Defense: 9
Health: 100
Agility: 7
Movement Speed: 5%
Description: It is said that anyone who wears these has met a tragic end.
As usual, a rather ominous description, but the attributes are quite impressive, boosting both health and defense, and adding a bit of agility and 5% movement speed, which is a relatively rare attribute.
Equipping the Gray Wolf Bracers, although they added agility and strength, Starry didn’t really need this small amount of damage; Zane needed the defensive power of this equipment more.
Gray Wolf (Fengchen Yanhua)
Level: 13
Health: 1040
Attack: 50-53
Defense: 13
Skills: Call of Companions, Sprint, Venom Claw, Gray Wolf Spirit
Description: The young generation greatly hoped for by the Gray Wolf King.
With the Gray Wolf Bracers equipped, the combat power had increased significantly; if they took another Heavy Strike, it shouldn’t be so deadly anymore.
As for the two pieces of Bone Equipment, they couldn’t wear them yet.
The statement that the entire floor had been cleared was not entirely accurate.
Zane and Starry noticed that at the very end, there was still one that slipped through the net.
Skeleton General (Leader level Boss) (Summon)
Rarity: Black Iron grade
Level: 16
Health: 6000
Attack: 65-79
Defense: 40
Skills: Heavy Strike, Block, Charge
Description: A resurrected human warrior who has lost all memory of their past life, leaving only the instinct to fight.
These attributes… they’re even stronger than the Gray Wolf King!
The General clearly noticed them and said in a deep voice, “Ignorant invaders, you will pay for your arrogance!”
With lines as expected of a boss!
Zane and Starry exchanged glances and nodded in agreement.
Zane charged first, aiming to apply a debuff to reduce defense! Otherwise, 40 points of defense is too high!
Unlike the Skeleton Soldiers, the boss did not block Zane’s charge; instead, it dragged its great sword on the ground, carving a trench into the floor.
Heavy Strike!
Seeing the massive sword coming towards him from below, Zane was stunned. Who said Heavy Strike could only be charged from directly above!?
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Zane was sent flying and crashed into a large rock, losing another 107 health; not even the Venom Claw managed to hit. His level was too suppressed; he had lost almost half his health with just one exchange!
And if he couldn’t spot the tell of the dragged Heavy Strike in advance, to the enemy, it seemed like an instant cast!
“Ice Moon Slash!”
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Before the frost could spread, it was directly shattered by the Skeleton General’s brute force!
Starry sensed the danger and heavily stomped on the Speed Shoes, using the recoil to retreat.
The Skeleton General didn’t seem keen on letting her off so easily. Retracting its great sword, it lowered its stance and charged at Starry!
Unlike the slow charge of the wild boar, this was the signature skill of Knights and Swordsmen, allowing the body to lunge in a designated direction, causing a stun effect on the object it collides with.
Starry was in danger!
However, Starry remained calm and activated Thousand Flash Step, tracing an S-shaped path with her feet while turning for a slash!
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She missed the charge but accurately struck the General’s back.
“A coward that only knows how to run, do you dare to face me head-on?!” the General roared.
“A brute that only knows how to use strength, do you dare to confront me from the side?” Starry shot back.
However, this only further enraged the Skeleton General; it charged straight at Starry with the great sword.
Having seen this move before, Zane realized it was the precursor for a Heavy Strike and quickly retreated. No joke, against such an attack, dodging was the only option; blocking meant certain death!
However, the time for Thousand Flash Step was running out, and the distance between the two was shrinking bit by bit.
Come on! Zane silently urged.
Without looking back, Starry decisively jumped back onto the wolf.
Zane immediately activated Sprint, bursting out of the General’s attack range as the great sword struck the wall, leaving behind a large crack.
“Cursed rodent!” the General shouted and chased after them.
“Buy time, wait for my Thousand Flash Step!” Starry urged.
Zane knew that with Sprint, he could match the boss’s speed; for a short time, he was relatively safe.
Suddenly, a gust of wind rushed in. What?! Is the charge cooldown this short?!
Zane hastily drank an HP potion.
+400
-105
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The damage from the charge wasn’t high, but the following normal attacks were quite lethal, dropping his health by three hundred.
Even more deadly was that he fell into a stun state! A full 5 seconds, which was more than enough time to be killed.
Normal attack.
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“Ice Moon Slash!”
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Just in time, Starry jumped off the wolf’s back and executed her skill. This time, Lady Luck smiled upon them, the icy power climbed up the stark white bones, freezing the General into a giant ice block.
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Starry followed up with a normal attack and then did something astonishing.
She lifted Zane and the whole wolf!
“Thousand Flash Step!”
The excessive pressure caused a reduction in movement speed, and Thousand Flash Step barely brought Starry back to normal speed.
But that was enough; the ice block would break in less than 2 seconds, and Starry had already run several yards away.
Just as they were about to be caught up again, Zane recovered from the stun!
Starry quickly let Zane down and pressed down with one hand to sit on it.
Sprint!
Miss!
The General’s Heavy Strike swung at nothing.
“Ahhh! Cursed invaders, I will not let you go!” The roar echoed throughout the entire first underground level.
