Chapter 44: Re-Battle
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Zane struck the Club Goblin with the Crimson Flame Staff, dealing an astonishing amount of damage.
The Goblin’s total health was reduced to just a sliver, and Endless Sea stepped in to finish it off.
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He muttered, “You’re using a Black Iron Staff to strike… what a waste. I mean, aren’t you supposed to have class-changed by now??”
“Uh, it’s just a dilemma on which one to choose.”
“Come on, you’re dealing such ridiculous damage just by tapping with a staff without having class-changed!?” Endless Sea became agitated.
Not to mention him, even the other four companions were dumbfounded.
“Zanny, if you said this isn’t cheating, I wouldn’t believe you,” the Traveler said.
“Come on, my damage isn’t even that high. Here, take a look at Starry’s.”
Everyone was curious, and then they saw a terrifying number.
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The Club Goblin couldn’t withstand a single strike and perished!
“Is this what high-level players are like? I’m done for,” Nangong exclaimed.
“What have we been fighting monsters for…,” Chuxue said in frustration.
“Sea Bro! Same old rules!” Zane declared.
“Oh! We’re going to efficiently grind again, I’m getting excited!” Endless Sea responded.
“Everyone keep up, we’re going in!” Zane shouted.
While the four were still confused, Starry was on the left, and Zane and Endless Sea were on the right. Attracting monsters? Not a chance, they charged straight in. It was similar to when they killed the Blood Bats before, but now it was a complete attribute crush, without any reservations, they could fight boldly.
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Another Club Goblin fell under the Qiu Yue Sword.
The combined damage from Zane and Endless Sea was enough to instantly kill one.
However, due to the attack speed of the Crimson Flame Staff and Shattering Hammer, they were much slower compared to Starry.
“Is the female knight so much faster than us? Feng Chen bro, you should turn into a Gray Wolf, let me experience the Wolf Knight feeling too~” he said with a sly smile.
“Get lost, pervert!”
…
They pushed forward at lightning speed, even bystanders were astonished, discussing among themselves, with many recording videos and taking pictures. Zane didn’t pay them any mind; even if he wanted to, he couldn’t.
Unfortunately, the experience from the level 12 monsters had significantly diminished, so Zane and Starry weren’t getting much experience, while the other four had already returned to level 12.
In just half an hour, they had advanced to the Spear Goblin’s territory.
If he remembered correctly, just beyond a certain range was the camp of the Goblin leader, Lord Xisi.
…
In the large tent, upon hearing news of the adventurers advancing, Lord Xisi’s expression turned grim.
“Damn it, can’t even hold out for a day,” he shouted at a Spear Goblin, “You take her away; I’ll stay behind to hold off the adventurers.”
“But… Clan Leader, so far we’ve only captured her, those people over there probably won’t be satisfied… and you are the foundation of the Green Rock Goblins! It should be us staying behind.”
“Enough said, other adventurers aren’t much to fear, but if it’s those two… I’ve fought with them before, and they’re definitely not something you can handle, prepare and hurry up!”
“…Yes, Clan Leader!”
“Are you going to seek death?” Youyoufen suddenly said.
“Heh, didn’t you say I was the strongest? Want to die? It’s not that easy,” Lord Xisi laughed confidently.
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“Before, Starry and I explored, and there’s a level 20 Silver Boss in the Goblin’s main camp, very powerful, serving as the leader of these Goblins.”
“A level 20 Silver Boss?” Endless Sea recalled the Blood Bat King from yesterday, which had been nerve-wracking.
“A Silver grade boss? I haven’t even seen a Black Iron grade boss…” Nangong said helplessly.
The Traveler paused for a moment and said, “Zanny, I’ll sit this boss out, I spent the whole time slacking off, won’t be able to do anything, and if I encounter a boss, I’ll probably just get one-shot. Plus, I’ve collected enough Goblin hides, so I’ll head back to turn in my quest.”
“…” Zane understood his underlying message, not wanting to be a burden.
“I’m heading back too,” Chuxue immediately added.
“Eh? Snowy, you’re not fighting either?” Zimei said in surprise, then, as if receiving a private message, immediately changed her attitude, “Then I’ll head back as well.”
“Come on, if you all go back, it’ll be embarrassing for me to grind experience alone! Fine, I’ll go back too,” Nangong said.
Then, before Zane could speak, they all smashed their return scrolls and disappeared.
“Wow, your friends are really nice. If it were me, I’d want to drain you dry!” Endless Sea exclaimed.
Zane slowly raised his middle finger.
There was nothing he could do; they were just those kinds of people. When they used to play together, they were all highly enthusiastic about grinding monsters, competing for first place in damage output. This stark contrast must be hard for them to adapt to now.
Next, they would probably find ways to become stronger. All he needed to do was silently support them.
“Sea Bro, what are your current defense and health stats?” Starry asked.
“2900 HP, 45 defense, what’s up?”
“Whether we can take on this boss next depends on you.”
“Lady Knight, saying that puts a lot of pressure on me.”
During their conversation, fallen leaves floated down and seemed to touch something, suspending in midair for a moment before dropping to the ground.
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Fortunately, there was the boss panel saved earlier. After Endless Sea took a look, his jaw dropped, “How do we fight this? Over a hundred attack! And still 20,000 HP! Plus, I’m only level 13; there’s definitely going to be significant level suppression against me!”
“Don’t worry, we’ll do it like this…” Starry said.
“Huh? Wait, you want Feng Chen to take the lead? He hasn’t class-changed yet! What if he gets one-shotted?”
“Don’t worry; I can transform into much more than just a Gray Wolf,” Zane replied confidently.
“Transform!”
“How’s this?!” With a crisp and delicate voice, Zane placed his hands on his hips and puffed out his chest.
“…” Endless Sea fell silent, shaking his head in regret, “I shouldn’t have pulled an all-nighter to level up. I’ve been playing Magic Muds all night, what a mess this is. Feng Chen has turned into a golden-haired loli? What a joke…”
“Don’t believe it? Watch me turn back!”
“Untransform!”
Zane transformed back to his original form.
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As they cleared the monsters, Endless Sea wore a face of disillusionment, feeling sad that such a cute girl was actually a guy in disguise.
“Turns out it’s you…” Lord Xisi said, neither angry nor frightened.
“Sea Bro, be careful; this is that boss!”
“Got it!” Endless Sea also recognized the gravity of the situation; now wasn’t the time to complain.
Let me handle this. The consciousness within Starry said.
Starry? You’re awake?
Yeah, though a bit groggy, I’m mostly back to normal.
That’s great! With you around, it’s virtually guaranteed. Let me explain this boss to you.
No need, I already understand.
Eh?
Starry stepped forward and locked eyes with Lord Xisi, “Did you come back specifically to seek death?”
“The only ones dying will be you!” Lord Xisi shouted angrily.
Five consecutive throws!
Fifteen stones lined up in parallel, containing extraordinary power, flew toward them!
Starry didn’t dodge at all because—
“Wishing—Blazing Fire!”
A Fire Curtain rose before Starry, engulfing countless stones.
Suddenly, Lord Xisi pulled out an explosive projectile, using the same trick again!?
Not a chance! With a flick of his hand, the Fire Curtain dispersed by itself.
“Wishing—Frost!”
Snow and ice descended, extinguishing the explosive projectile immediately.
“Sea Bro, what are you still dazed for? Go!” the golden-haired loli shouted.
