Now at level 9, Wataru was ready to push forward in his adventure! His next destination was
Kol Town
, where he checked out the local merchant's wares. One item immediately caught his eye:
Octagon Frog Shield
Price
: 7000 Gold
Defense
: +70 (Increases to +90 when choosing Defend)
Effect
: Reflects poison—when an enemy attacks while you're defending, they become poisoned.
"Holy moly, 7000 gold?! And that effect is insane! Should I farm for it? Ugh, that'll take forever. Maybe I'll check out that cave I saw earlier and see how much gold the enemies drop first."
Wataru ventured into the nearby cave, where he encountered
Drakeema
, a larger and more menacing version of the Drake. Defeating one yielded
28–30 gold
.
"Screw it, let's farm!" he declared, determined to get the shield.
For nearly an hour, he grinded in the
Kol Cave
, slaying
Drakeema
and slowly amassing gold. He leveled up to
level 11
, but his funds were still short. Frustrated yet determined, he decided to delve deeper into the cave.
There, he encountered
Poltergeists
, humanoid zombie-like creatures with powerful punches. These enemies were
level 11
and slightly harder to defeat, but they dropped
33–36 gold
each.
"Jackpot! Looks like I found the real moneymakers."
With renewed enthusiasm, he spent another hour and a half grinding. Finally, after much effort, he gathered enough gold to purchase the
Octagon Frog Shield
.
"Yes! Finally!" he cheered as he equipped it.
With his new shield, enemies up to
level 12
became a breeze. Even
level 12 Skeletons
in
Kol Cave
posed no challenge. Wataru soon faced the
mini-boss, a level 14 Warlock
. Instead of attacking recklessly, he simply
spammed Defend
, letting the shield's poison effect wear the enemy down while occasionally striking back.
"Hah! This shield was worth every single coin! Hahaha!"
After defeating the Warlock, Wataru leveled up to
level 13
and continued deeper into the cave. At the end of the tunnel, he encountered an unexpected sight—a knight clad in
black armor, a gray helmet, and glowing eyes
. Despite his imposing appearance, the knight was
wounded
and protecting a child.
Wataru approached cautiously.
"Zabo-Man!? Wait, why is he...dying!?" he exclaimed.
Interacting with him triggered a text box:
"Ah, you must be the descendant of Erdrick. Take this—Erdrick's Token. It will prove your lineage. Also... please, protect this child and bring them back to Kol."
The child clung to Zabo-Man, sobbing.
"Wuwuwu! I'm so scared! Please, Uncle Knight, don't die!"
Zabo-Man, in typical fashion, smirked despite his injuries.
"Don't worry, kid. I'm not dead."
A mission prompt appeared:
Escort the child back to Kol.
With Erdrick's Token in hand, Wataru guided the child safely back to town. Upon reuniting with their parents, the child smiled through tears.
"Thank you, Mr. Wataru! I hope you have a pleasant journey!"
A prompt followed:
Hero's Kindness: Attack +5!
"Whoa, free buff? I'll take it!" Wataru grinned.
The Final Battle Approaches
With his next objective clear, Wataru used the
Stone of Sunlight
to summon the
Rainbow Bridge
, allowing him to cross into
Cantlin
. He acquired several key items during his journey, including the
Flute of Revelation
. Most importantly, he set his sights on a legendary weapon:
True Erdrick Sword
Attack
: +70
Price
: 12,000 Gold
Effect
: 15% chance to strike twice in a single attack
Realizing the sword's value, he committed to another grind session.
""I must get that sword!" After a long, grueling farming spree, he finally gathered enough gold and purchased the
True Erdrick Sword
. Equipped with his new legendary weapon, he continued his journey, battling stronger enemies with newfound confidence. After some intense grinding and preparation, he acquired many useful spells, including high-level magic that could buff his attack and defense , a greater heal ETC. With his arsenal complete and confidence at its peak, he was finally ready to take on the final stage—
Dragonlord's Castle
.
At
level 16
, Wataru, after obtaining an armor upgrade from a mini-boss in a nearby cave, stepped confidently into
Dragonlord's Castle
. Unlike previous areas, the enemies here were relentless. Even with full upgrades, they pushed him to his limits. After
two grueling hours
, he finally reached the
boss room
, now at
level 20
. At level 20, Wataru unlocked the ultimate spell—
Revive
. This powerful ability allowed him to resurrect himself once in battle, but only if he cast it before his defeat. However, it came at a steep cost, consuming
90% of his total mana
, making strategic timing crucial for its effectiveness.
A deep, menacing voice echoed through the chamber:
"Welcome, Wataru. I am the Dragonlord, King of Kings. I have awaited your arrival."
The room grew eerily silent.
"I give thee now a chance to share this world and to rule half of it if thou will now stand beside me."
A prompt appeared:
YES or NO.
Wataru smirked. "Hell no, you overgrown lizard! I'm here to slay you!"
He confidently selected
NO
.
"Thou hast refused me? Fool! Then, die!"
The screen flashed red, and the
final battle with the Dragonlord
began!
Just as Wataru was about to continue playing, his mom stormed into the room. "Hey, brat! You've been here for eight hours! Go eat and clean yourself, or I'm throwing that thing out!"
His eyes widened in shock. "Eight hours?! No way!"
Realizing how much time had passed, he quickly paused the game and bolted out of the room. As he stepped outside, he chuckled to himself. "Hehehe, this is what gaming should feel like... This is definitely my favorite genre!"
With that, he left the room, already eager to return and continue his adventure later.
To be continued...
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