Black Online-Chapter 174: King’s Weapon Set
With the last cry, White Tiger King fell dead on the ground, and it started dissipating into some light particles.
The beast faded off, and in his place, a treasure chest appeared.
[You have defeated White Tiger King!]
[Next Level: 0% → 11%]
’Impressive rise. I guess it happens when you fight against a King-ranked boss.’
Fang Raon thought with a sigh of relief.
"We actually did it..."
Machary said and smiled.
He exchanged a gaze with Fang Raon, and they high-fived each other.
The camera kept hovering high in the air, but then it turned around and headed back to Nico—wherever he was currently.
"What about the treasure chest?"
Machary asked.
"Let’s take it with us and roll the dice back in the mansion."
Fang Raon picked up the treasure chest, and then the room started shaking uncontrollably suddenly.
Stairs appeared that led to a door—the 16th-floor door—and it was beckoning them to enter.
"I guess we’ll explore the 16th floor another time."
Machary said.
Fang Raon agreed, and they then headed out of the boss chamber, their footsteps echoing through the hallways.
...
Outside the tower, standing in the freezing air, the members of the 4th line were pacing back and forth.
"Should we head back to them?"
Luke asked.
It was a thought shared by the majority of them, but they would be going against orders, and that was one way to get kicked out of a guild.
"It’s getting colder, and the snowstorm is approaching. We can’t keep waiting for them forever, so if they don’t come soon, we must head back."
The wagon driver said.
While he had been waiting, he had put up a campfire, but its fire was already dead, and the charred logs couldn’t be rekindled anymore.
In that moment, the door of the tower opened, and two injured-looking young men stepped out.
They had disheveled hair. Blood in their clothes. Faces full of dirt, as if they had gone through a war inside.
"Machary, Raon!"
They shouted and surrounded them, constantly asking what happened, and at that moment, they noticed Fang Raon carrying the treasure chest.
"You guys... defeated the White Tiger King?"
Joanne asked in disbelief.
They nodded casually, and everyone looked at each other with equal shock.
It would’ve already been difficult to defeat a creature of such strength with all ten of them, but they managed to do it with just two of them?
How?
Since they participated in the raid, they had also officially cleared the 15th floor, even if they didn’t take part in killing White Tiger King.
"We can talk once we are back in the mansion. It’s getting cold, and I’d rather go somewhere warm."
Fang Raon said, headed to the wagon, and nodded towards the wagon—who returned the nod—and as they all climbed inside, the driver cracked the whip and the horses started moving.
...
The lanterns dangled from the timberwood beams of the common room. It was very cozy as alongside the warmth of the fireplace, the windows were rattling because of the heavy winds.
The snowstorm had arrived, and everyone had retreated indoors—including players and locals—as no one could survive in this snowstorm.
"So... How will we do this?"
Luke asked.
They were all gathered around a table—the treasure chest stood at the table—as they had to decide what to do with it.
Since Machary and Fang Raon pretty much single-handedly defeated the boss, others didn’t feel that they deserved a cut of the treasure.
However.
"We will roll the dice. The highest number gets to choose first, and the second highest will choose second, et cetera."
Fang Raon said.
"Excuse me."
Joanne raised her arm.
"Yes, Joanne?"
"I am speaking for everyone that we are not deserving of any of the treasure. We didn’t do anything. You can split it between you and Machary."
She said.
Everyone agreed as they remembered one of Fang Raon’s rules, and that if some of them underperformed, they wouldn’t get anything.
In this case, they believed that they underperformed greatly.
"...No, everyone will get a piece. You all did your part, and that’s what matters most."
Fang Raon said.
Machary also agreed, as he didn’t want others to leave empty-handed.
"What about... You two will roll the dice for the first and second choice—then we’ll roll dice for the third and onward?"
Rae suggested.
They exchanged gazes and agreed with that, and then Fang Raon took out two dice from his inventory.
"Can I roll first?"
Machary asked.
Fang Raon nodded and handed him the dice.
"Whoo..."
Machary rolled the dice in his hand, then breathed air into them, and suddenly rolled them across the table.
They came to a stop.
[3]
[5]
"Total score of eight."
Joanne said.
’Not bad...’
Machary thought.
The maximum score was twelve, so he was rather close to it, and the score could’ve been much worse.
Fang Raon then picked up the dice and quickly rolled them as well.
[4]
[6]
"The score of ten!"
Joanne cried out.
"Aish..."
Machary grimaced and pulled his hair, and Fang Raon let out a small sigh of relief—he gets to choose the item first.
It was the first time that he had actually won the dice roll.
"Shall we open the treasure chest, choose our items, and let everyone else roll their dice?"
Machary asked.
Fang Raon nodded, and since they didn’t have a key to the treasure chest, they used their swords to pry it open.
CRACK!
The treasure chest opened with a loud noise.
Inside lay ten items.
[Scroll of Mana Recovery]
[Ring of Invisibility]
[Pouch of 10,000 Gold Coins]
[Enchanted Shield]
[Crossbow Ex Machina]
[Apprentice Staff]
[Scroll of Death Blow]
[Great Grimoire]
[King’s Weapon Set]
[Kiryu’s Katana]
"Hmm..."
Fang Raon looked at all those items and started thinking hard.
Everyone else was also checking out the items, and they were already deciding on what they would want the most.
’Scroll of Mana Recovery is for Mages, it does not work for me. Ring of Invisibility... Nah. Money pouch... I don’t mind some money, and maybe I’ll choose that if some items don’t exceed that worth.
’Enchanted Shield... Maybe that is a good choice. I’ve been feeling that Ocon would want that, but I am also in need of a shield.
’Crossbow Ex Machina... Eh, that’s for Rangers.
’Apprentice Staff. That is for Helpers.
’Scroll of Death Blow sounds interesting.
’Great Grimoire is for mages...
’King’s Weapon Set... Sounds interesting.
’Kiryu’s Katana. Is Kiryu another one of the legends of the tower that has a legacy somewhere? That weapon could be amazingly good.’
Fang Raon thought.
He was looking at the stacked items inside the treasure chest, and his gaze lingered on King’s Weapon Set.
It looked like it would give a sword, shield, and armor—but he wondered whether they were any better than his current ones.
’I am leaning towards Enchanted Shield, King’s Weapon Set, and Kiryu’s Katana.’
Fang Raon thought.
Machary was tapping his foot on the ground impatiently, as he already wanted him to choose his treasure.
He had already decided what item he would want as he was looking at the beautiful katana in the chest.
’That katana is gorgeous, and it would fit me really well.’
He thought.
’Judging from Machary’s expression, he clearly wants that Kiryu’s Katana. It would fit him since he doesn’t use a shield.
’I don’t think it would fit me better than it would fit him, so I guess I let him have that one, so it will be either Enchanted Shield or King’s Weapon Set.
’Well... I get three items from King’s Weapon Set, so I’ll choose that one.’
At that moment, Fang Raon reached out to the treasure chest, and everyone looked over with anticipation.
In that moment, he took out the King’s Weapon Set, and Niall’s expression looked dejected as he also wanted that one.
"I’ll choose this."
Fang Raon said.
"Okay, I’ll take this."
Machary grabbed Kiryu’s Katana, and he looked like a child that had gotten a new toy, and he tried holding it, and it felt like it was perfectly molded into his hand.
’Perfect weight... Perfect feeling... This is just what I needed.’
Machary smiled.
’I’ll check the status of these items now.’
Fang Raon thought and brought out the information regarding the three items that he got from the King’s Weapon Set.
***
[Name: King’s Shortsword]
[Tier: IV]
[Type: Sword]
[Durability: 100/100]
[Attack: 35]
[Critical: 25]
[Weight: 4]
[Special Effect: None]
***
[Name: King’s Shield]
[Tier: IV]
[Type: Shield]
[Durability: 100/100]
[Defense: 30]
[Weight: 5]
[Special Effect: None]
***
[Name: King’s Battle Armor]
[Tier: IV]
[Type: Armor]
[Durability: 1000/1000]
[Defense: 50]
[Weight: 25]
[Special Effect: None]
***
’They are Tier IV items?! Wow... And the armor has insane 1000 durability, but it is also heavy. 25 Weight is crazy. This chainmail armor is only 3 in weight in comparison.
’I don’t think I can wear that armor much because it hinders my speed greatly, but if I need great defense, I will definitely use it. I guess I’ll need to change between chainmail and this one.
’But the sword and shield are really great, and I will definitely start using them.’
Fang Raon thought with a smile.
He was really satisfied with that.
Meanwhile, the other members of the party started rolling dice, and some looked happy, and some dejected.
