The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player - RMLP Chapter 66: The Mercenary King's Favor (Part 1)

[Defeated an Orc Warrior!]

[Experience Gained: +37.73%]

[Gold Acquired: +4,000]

[Bonus Gold Obtained: +2,000]

[Obtained ‘Sword of Huan Du’]

[Obtained ‘Orc’s Heart’]

[Obtained ‘Lesser Azure Mana Stone’]

[Obtained ‘Stone of Balance’]

[Sub Quest Progress: Stone of Balance 1/4]

A slight grin curved on Ryu Min’s lips as the message materialized.

“Knocking down a boss is way more rewarding than swatting the small fry.”

The experience bar, which had barely budged before, now surged up by over 37% after the boss takedown.

He pocketed 4,000 gold, and as if it wasn’t enough, bonus gold cascaded in too.

“But that’s not the whole story. Some nifty items popped up as well.”

[Ring of Huan Du]

– Type: Weapon

– Rarity: Epic

– Attack Power: 100

– Effect: Gain +5% attack speed with each hit on an enemy (up to 10 stacks)

– Durability: 1,000/1,000

– Usage Restriction: Requires Regular grade or higher

– Description: A sword with an eye-catching circular loop on its hilt.

Ring of Huan Du, an epic weapon for Regular grade, shone in its specs.

It not only packed a punch with its high base attack power but also upped the ante on attack speed with each successful hit.

“At a glance, this weapon’s a real catch.”

It was almost disappointing that it wasn’t a scythe, but rather a sword.

“If it were a scythe, it’d be a no-brainer to use.”

“Maybe using this sword instead of the scythe might dish out more damage?”

Ryu Min’s current weapon, the Reaper’s Scythe, boasted an attack power of 25.

Even considering the Reaper’s Rune that doubled attack power when using a scythe, it still hovered around 50.

A simple comparison clearly showcased the superiority of the Ring of Huan Du, clocking in at an attack power of 100.

“But hey, the sword’s not my main.”

Although his initial class was a Hunter, he could handle most weapons, but just not like a scythe-like master.

“While its attack power might be lower, sticking to the trusty scythe might be more efficient.”

He had been planning to upgrade his weapon after this round anyway.

“I’ll stash the Ring of Huan Du and sell it to someone in need later.”

A weapon of this caliber was practically one-of-a-kind, so he could command a steep price.

[Orc’s Heart]

– Type: Item

– Description: A solid red stone. It might look like a heart but don’t worry, it’s not the real deal.

Next up was Orc’s Heart, an item.

Some might find it eerie enough to toss aside…

“But that’d be a lifelong regret. It’s a key ingredient for crafting a unique item.”

It was a must-have item for Ryu Min.

“A Lesser Azure Mana Stone and a Stone of Balance dropped too.”

He had reaped a good harvest from taking down the mid-boss.

After wrapping up his item check, Ryu Min turned his gaze around.

“Hmm?”

Jo Yong-ho’s crew stood there, wide-eyed.

And then, in a flash, they regained their composure and spoke with a glint in their eyes.

“Black Scythe! You’re incredible!”

“To single-handedly take down that monster!”

“I wouldn’t have dared to fight it!”

Every man naturally harbored admiration for the strong.

Given how they probably thought that an Orc Warrior could wipe them out in seconds, this reaction was quite expected.

“Black Scythe.”

Jo Yong-ho, now more composed, respectfully dipped his head.

“Thank you for defeating the monster. You’ve saved my brother’s and my life.”

“I don’t have a hobby of watching people die.”

“I see. Did you know the monster was going to show up?”

Ryu Min responded nonchalantly, not in the mood to delve into details.

“After wiping out the other orcs, a mid-boss usually makes an entrance.”

“I get it. So that’s why you told us to scram in a hurry?”

Jo Yong-ho nodded as if he comprehended, then looked at Ryu Min with renewed awe.

To them, who had barely survived a single encounter with an Orc Warrior, the Black Scythe was an object of admiration.

“Now that my business is concluded, I’ll be on my way.”

“Yes! Thank you once again for rescuing us!”

“Take care! Black Scythe!”

As Ryu Min turned away, a voice reached him from behind.

“Let’s head out too.”

“We need to start hunting!”

Seeing Black Scythe’s remarkable performance ignited their spirit.

In that moment, a wounded mercenary crumbled to his knees with a groan.

“Mangi! Are you alright?”

“Brother… I can’t go on. I can’t endure any longer.”

“What are you talking about?!”

Caught in the sudden commotion, Ryu Min stopped and turned around.

Jo Yong-ho’s voice echoed, directed at the injured mercenary.

“Didn’t you say that you were fine earlier?”

“Back then, I was concerned about Hyungnim. But now, it’s beyond my limit…”

“Nevertheless, hold on! You need to endure for the time remaining, so you can be healed when we’re back to the real world!”

Choi Mangi, the mercenary, weakly shook his head.

“Hyungnim, you know it too. If we can’t even reach 300 kills, it’s all pointless.”

“…”

Jo Yong-ho fell into silence, facing the reality he had overlooked.

Failure to complete the main quest would result in vanishing without a trace.

Tears and pleading to an angel would be futile.

When they can’t defeat the orcs, hope vanishes.

And now, Choi Mangi had lost hope.

“I was wrong. I understand my own body well. With this body, I can’t fight.”

“Can’t you even hold a weapon? Isn’t the other shoulder okay?”

“It’s fine. Barely holding on…”

Until now, blood had flowed freely without proper care.

What seemed alright at the time had now worsened significantly.

His shoulder had endured the strain in this state; that was an accomplishment in itself.

“Just leave me and go. I can’t burden Hyungnim and the others anymore.”

“It’s not like that. Well, there must be some solution…”

Jo Yong-ho, usually composed as a leader, was now flustered.

“A weapon. Can’t you wield a weapon? Right? We’ll weaken the orcs for you to stab. You have that much strength, don’t you?”

“But then you and the others won’t be able to hunt. I’m already causing trouble; I don’t want to hinder you till the end.”

“Hey! Choi Mangi! Listen to Hyung! If you don’t do this, you’ll really die!”

“Heh, it’s too late. Even if I manage to catch 300, enduring the remaining time is impossible… Argh!”

Sudden pain furrowed Choi Mangi’s brow.

He sensed that death was imminent.

“Ugh, ugh… Hyungnim. Please go quickly. I don’t want you to see me like this…”

“No… I can’t… I can’t just leave. You keep losing strength! how can I go and leave you behind…”

Ryu Min’s eyes showed surprise at Jo Yong-ho’s near-panicked state.

‘For the Mercenary King, leading hundreds of mercenaries, to show such weakness in front of a single comrade…’

If it were his own close sibling, he might understand.

He had been in a similar position with his own sibling.

‘Given this situation, I might be able to help.’

Ryu Min opened the store interface and hastily purchased a utility skill.

Amid the dominant sense of doom, Ryu Min squeezed himself into the desolate atmosphere of Jo Yong-ho’s group.

“Hey…”

“…?”

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