In order to create a new unique-grade equipment, a 'blueprint' was also necessary.
However, it is said that a 'new unique-grade equipment' has been produced.
In other words,
'It is the 16th unique-grade item made by a player.'
Until now, only 15 unique-grade items were known to have been made by players.
Among them, Phantom made eight alone.
But it had been more than a year since then.
For the past year, no new unique-grade weapons or tools had been discovered at all.
Even though there were some that Wilhelm had made and others had replicated, they were not new.
The fact that the world announcement appeared after a year also means that.
'Someone has started to move ahead...'
Crunch!
Gracia ground her teeth.
After all, the protagonist of that announcement should have been her.
The soul of the Hydra.
If she could have just obtained that, she could have put her name on the 16th.
'To be delayed because I couldn't get a single soul...'
It was just the soul of the Hydra.
To obtain that soul, she had killed over a thousand Hydras.
She had searched everywhere.
She even looked for it in Korea on Earth.
But she still couldn't find it.
She had obtained everything else, but because she couldn't get the soul of the Hydra, she couldn't create a new unique-grade equipment.
So, she couldn't help but feel a surge of anger when she saw the world announcement.
《Attempting to enhance.》
《The value of the created unique-grade equipment has increased.》
《Attempting to enhance.》
《The value of the created unique-grade equipment has increased.》
《Attempting to enhance.》
《The value of the created unique-grade equipment has increased.》
...
Moreover, the creation was not the end.
World announcements about the value increasing through enhancement kept appearing.
'What are they doing?'
No one in their right mind would enhance a unique-grade equipment.
Burning a piece of equipment that is already complete in an enhancement with a failure rate was a crazy act.
Even Wilhelm didn't do such a thing.
Some lunatic is doing a crazy thing.
But that crazy act is continuously succeeding.
《A 'Radiant Unique-grade Equipment' has been created!》
"......"
Finally, the radiant prefix was attached.
It wasn't a normal enhancement.
If it were a normal enhancement, 'Ultimate Annihilation' would have been attached.
It must have been a special enhancement to attach the prefix.
Occasionally, there were such pieces of equipment that only showed their power when a prefix was attached.
However, such equipment functions maximized only when a special prefix is attached.
It was extremely rare, and there was none among the unique-grade items.
But, a 'Radiant' prefix...!
Gracia's pupils trembled slightly.
"Exactly... what did they make?"
*
Many people had pinned their hopes on MintChocoTasty's challenge, but there were also many who were skeptical.
-Will they retreat soon?
-Gracia and the Empire ran away as soon as they saw Phase 4.
-MintChocoTasty's team is just a mess; they can't succeed anyway.
The question was, how could MintChocoTasty succeed when Gracia and the Empire had failed?
A reclusive player who rarely showed their face.
With almost no known information, they had achieved very little in terms of actual results.
It was a natural doubt whether they could match the high-ranking players who occupied the top spots in the Hall of Fame.
However, where there are critics, there are supporters.
-They just don't want to show it, but MintChocoTasty is a real pro.
-Didn't MintChocoTasty succeed where Gracia failed once?
-Right. They succeeded in the Lionheart Trial alone.
-To be honest, Gracia only added a spoonful to what MintChocoTasty did. Haha.
-So, will they add a spoonful and succeed this time too?
Opinions on MintChocoTasty's skills were divided.
But unlike the previous two challengers, no message appeared saying they had retreated even after some time.
-It's been over two hours... Could they still be challenging?
-At this point, they're probably dead.
-It says they're still challenging.
-Where did you see that message? I don't see it.
-I just logged out of the dungeon. People inside can check in real-time.
-Really, over two hours of challenging?
-Is the Radiant Unique-grade item made by MintChocoTasty?
-Oh... Then it might really be possible?
Gracia and the Empire ran away as soon as they saw the monster.
MintChocoTasty has been struggling against the monster alone for over two hours.
Clearly, it was different.
If the Radiant Unique-grade equipment was made by MintChocoTasty, then...
They might really succeed.
Everyone waited with a mix of doubt and expectation.
-...It's been over 12 hours?
-The erosion rate is almost 14%.
-Is it really a challenge?
But no matter how long they waited, no message appeared saying they had failed, retreated, or moved to the next phase.
Meanwhile, the erosion rate kept increasing.
The erosion rate was almost 14%.
At this rate, it would reach 20% in just 6 days.
-We should start preparing for the second invasion.
-Shouldn't we inform people?
-If the invasion starts in 6 days, it will definitely be announced.
-But at this rate, even the Demon King might be surprised and unable to prepare for the invasion. Haha.
-Why not attack the Demon World?
-After the Grand Expedition failed, what excuse do we have to attack the Demon World again? Unless the Empire helps.
-Only Wilhelm could gather so many. It's impossible.
-Does the Knight King look like a joke? Over ten thousand knights gathered from across the continent just hearing Wilhelm's name. Still, the Demon World expedition failed.
-You go. I won't go to the Demon World. Never.
-It's suicide. If that's the case, a truck in this world is the best.
-MintChocoTasty will win.
-If MintChocoTasty wins, it's fine, but you guys are just hyping it up. You have no faith.
Endless comments.
Even as the pages ran into the dozens, the challenge had not ended.
-24 hours... have passed.
-It finally surpassed 14%.
-What's happening inside?
-What's going on?
-Someone, please tell me, I'm getting dizzy.
Curious to death, but there was no way to know what was happening inside.
Except for the challenger facing the Sword Saint Ralil.
After a few more hours,
-Ah...
-Ah...
-Ah...
-He's gone.
-MintChocoTasty has retreated after all.
After a grueling 30 hours, a message appeared that MintChocoTasty had finally retreated.
-F**k!
-But at this level, they must have taken a lot of damage, right?
-Will Gracia really rechallenge?
-What?
-If MintChocoTasty really made the Radiant Unique-grade equipment, it means they couldn't defeat it even with that.
-We need to prepare. We need to protect our families.
-There are only a few fragments left.
-Too many fragments were used in the dungeon.
-Overkill;;; I have 10 minutes left.
-I used them all.
-Aren't we all in a similar situation?
-If you knew this would happen, you should have told us earlier. If Ralil can't be defeated, the erosion rate will increase!
-My friend is in Panginea for a day or two.
-Really, someone please tell me how to get to the underground dungeon from the Four Kings.
-It seems there's no other way.
Everyone gave up on defeating Sword Saint Ralil.
The only remaining option was to have the Four Kings reveal the way to the underground dungeon and have them defeat Ralil.
Who would have thought we'd end up praying to a monster?
But if even that fails, there's no answer.
Because most of the 'Fragments of the Broken Golden Rule' have been used up.
When the second invasion starts in 6 days, there will be too few players who can descend.
No matter how strong the heroes are, there's a limit to the area they can protect.
Ultimately, many people on Earth will die.
-Can someone tell me where the Four Kings are?
-You're crazy. Will the Four Kings listen to you?
-They die if they touch, right? Haha.
-The last time I saw them was near 645.1594, 16 hours ago.
-599.1432, 8 hours ago.
-Nothing more recent?
-660.1744, they seem to be patrolling this area.
-They're definitely on a round trip. Is there something there?
-Okay, I'll go if there's nothing else.
-Good luck.
-Really?
-Playing hero again.
-You're a fool. Haha. Don't fall for it!
-What?
-What?
-What?
-???
-What??
-What?
-What?
-What?
-Is this real? Is what I saw real?
-What???
-It can't be.
-They didn't challenge, right?
-It must be a mistake.
-What? They were in the dungeon??????
-Is this real?
-Wow.
-?????????????????
-What?
-Really?
-Randolph?
-Randolph appeared!!!!!!!!!
*
After completing the creation of the Radiant Unique-grade equipment.
I opened the Golden Rule's door and challenged Sword Saint Ralil.
Facing Sword Saint Ralil, I couldn't help but nod.
'So that's why everyone ran away.'
A form that could not be called human.
A gigantic body and scales. Golden eyes, like those of a reptile, looked down at me.
《Phase 4, challenging the Ancient Dragon Ralil.》
The myth was wrong.
...Sword Saint Ralil was not the one who killed the Ancient Dragon, but the Ancient Dragon itself.
Radiant Throne of Light
《Hidden Piece! Entered through the 'Golden Rule's Door.'》
《According to the 'Golden Rule,' all 'Sword Saint's Intimidation' is applied in reverse.》
《All stats increase by 5.》
《Vision expands.》
《Regeneration ability greatly improves.》
《Body temperature regulation function greatly improves.》
《Magic defense ability improves.》
《Immune to curses (additional action conditions) while inside.》
...
《The soul of 'Sword Saint Ralil,' which sank into the abyss, returns to the body.》
Hidden Piece, Golden Rule's Door.
Putting the golden ticket into the vending machine changed more than just the list of items for sale.
Crossing the Golden Rule's Door, the game changed.
A function that reverses all Sword Saint's Intimidation to become a 'buff.'
《Met the eyes of 'Ancient Dragon Ralil.'》
《The power inscribed in 'Ancient Dragon Ralil's' eyes, 'Add 10 random action conditions,' is nullified by the Golden Rule.》
The power that adds annoying action conditions was blocked by the Golden Rule.
A giant dragon with a mix of white and black scales.
In old myths, it was said that Sword Saint Ralil cut off the dragon's head, but that was a mistake.
Ralil was the Ancient Dragon itself.
I took a deep breath and met the Ancient Dragon's eyes again.
【Lv.??】
The level appears as a question mark.
It's definitely a two-digit number.
At least over 10.
'The Golden Rule's Door can only be entered by the person who put in the golden ticket.'
I wanted to accompany greed, but the 'Golden Rule's Door' could only be crossed by one person.
Therefore, I had to choose.
Challenge as a party through the normal path, or cross the Golden Rule's Door and challenge alone.
I chose the latter, and it was the right choice.
Also,
'The state is not normal. It has taken considerable damage from the previous challengers.'
Looking closely, there were wounds all over the Ancient Dragon's body.
Three harpoons were stuck in its torso, and there were marks of being forcibly torn.
It had taken this much damage from one person, not a group.
It was probably the work of MintChocoTasty, who challenged for the longest time.
That's why the monster was examining me, just like me.
'That is...'
At that moment, I noticed a small something that caught my eye.
A torn piece of paper on the ground.
A picture of a man, presumably Sword Saint Ralil.
It looked like it was brought in by one of the challengers, as it seemed to have been drawn not long ago.
It couldn't be Gracia, who retreated immediately upon seeing it, or MintChocoTasty, who proceeded with the standard strategy.
Then, was it the picture brought by the Silver Fox Mask?