I Have a Sailing Game-Chapter 308 - 205: Beneath the Lava, Blazing Striker (Double-Length)
However... Is it only a phase Treasure Chest?
Doesn’t that mean there’s more Treasure Chest information inside?
I need to find a way to get it.
Rogel made a decision.
How can one leave a Treasure Chest unclaimed right in front of them?
When you see it, you have to open it!
After thinking for a moment and marking the location of the Blazing Striker, Rogel asked the lava manta ray to come back for now.
First, let’s gather enough Thermally Stable Stones and Thermally-Variable Mud.
Rogel continued gathering.
However, after encountering the Blazing Striker, Rogel lost interest in the monotonous gathering.
So he simply activated auto-exploration.
[The lava manta ray clone is advancing in the Sea of Lava.]
[The lava manta ray clone has found a Thermally Stable Stone.]
[The lava manta ray...]
[The lava manta ray found some special mud deep in the Sea of Lava, sometimes fiery red, sometimes icy blue.]
[You found: Thermally-Variable Mud ×1.]
The Thermally-Variable Mud and the Thermally Stable Stone are not far apart, both at the bottom of the Sea of Lava, but the position of the Thermally-Variable Mud is slightly deeper.
[You found: Thermally-Variable Mud ×1.]
[...]
After collecting enough Thermally-Variable Mud, Rogel nodded with satisfaction.
Finally collected enough.
Rogel unfurled his Dragon Wings and flew to the exact location of the treasure, then turned his gaze to the Illusory Black Stone in his hand.
"Uvie Muzhe, is there a way for me to enter the arena under the lava?"
Rogel asked.
Externally dormant, but internally awake, Uvie Muzhe replied to his query: "Use it as you see fit, but my remaining power is limited, and when exhausted, I can do no more."
Hearing this, Rogel felt somewhat embarrassed.
If he hadn’t just used Uvie Muzhe’s power to hurry along, he wouldn’t have consumed it so fast.
Moreover, this was "payment" exchanged for with the Dream-Reduction Lens, next time it would cost Spiritual Value to use.
After saving the game, Rogel took a deep breath and activated the power within the Illusory Black Stone.
By turning himself into an illusion, he shifted position and re-materialized into reality, enabling instant long-distance movement.
Rogel’s figure slowly appeared on the steps within the protective barrier.
The moment he stepped out, an invisible sheet of paper materialized before him.
Simultaneously, the game prompt appeared.
[You have entered a special area.]
[In this area, you will be subjected to special rule restrictions.]
Rogel was somewhat surprised upon seeing this.
It’s a special area, not the Sea Black Fog? So what is the difference in these special rules?
Rogel picked up the paper in front of him to read.
The characters on the paper were strange, but even stranger was that Rogel could read them effortlessly.
[Only powerful warriors can defeat the Blazing Striker.]
[In this location, intruders’ Tier Power will be suppressed, and all abilities except close combat Skills are restricted.]
[If unqualified, return the way you came.]
Huh?
Rogel was a bit dumbfounded.
What kind of broken rule forces someone to be in close combat with such a seemingly tough opponent?
Feeling speechless, Rogel tried using his own abilities.
As expected, they didn’t work.
A whole bunch of his abilities were restricted, leaving only a [Fighting Lv5].
The Swordsmanship and such couldn’t be used either; it seems these rules are determined to make people passionately engage with the Blazing Striker.
"..."
After some thought, Rogel decided to look for a loophole in the rule.
He asked the Illusory Black Stone in his hand: "Uvie Muzhe, can your Tier Power suppress the rules here?"
"No."
Uvie Muzhe poured cold water over his head.
"The special rules here aren’t from an inanimate object, they’re most likely directed by a higher-tier existence."
"It’s already fortunate my ability isn’t suppressed."
Rogel frowned, feeling the situation was a bit tricky: "Higher than your Tier?"
"Yes." Uvie Muzhe responded and proceeded to explain about the hierarchy of the subsequent Tiers: "According to common classification at sea, I am at the Angel Tier, which is above a Deputy."
"The entity directing this rule is at least Demigod Level."
[You have heard a secret.]
[Mysticism·Peeping Secret has provided you with additional information.]
[In the Mysterious Sea, lifeforms’ Tiers range from ordinary, Extraordinary, Apostle, Deputy, Angel, and up to Demigod and the unknown... God level.]
While explaining, Peeping Secret also provided Rogel with more information.
This was his first time learning about all the Tiers on the Mysterious Sea.
After digesting this information, Rogel focused ahead of him.
Rumble, rumble...
The Blazing Striker continued to pound the large rock ahead.
After thinking for a moment, Rogel took off his cloak and stretched a bit.
Even without Combat Skills, his Attribute Value isn’t low at all.
Facing the Blazing Striker isn’t completely without hope for victory.
...
"Roar——"
The Blazing Striker let out an ear-splitting roar, ejecting scorching lava from its body, and delivered a fierce punch that sent Rogel flying.
[The Mysterious Sea is vast and boundless. Seeking treasures also requires understanding your limits.]
[You died.]
[Little hint: If intending to develop in the warrior direction, diverse and excellent Combat Skills are indispensable aids.]
[New Game]
[Load Game]
...
"Damn it!"
Rogel punched the bed.
With a bang, the bed formed a dent and nearly collapsed.
Even though Rogel’s Attribute Value is high, the opposing Blazing Striker is evidently no worse, possibly even stronger.
Combined with its diverse Combat Skills, Rogel was unable to withstand it head-on.
A pitiful [Fighting Lv5] simply wasn’t enough.
This left him feeling a bit frustrated.
It seems he’ll have to call for backup.
Right, I wonder how Yas has developed by now.
After thinking for a moment, Rogel loaded the game and casually opened the Adventurer’s Guild interface to check Yas’s information.
[Yas (Ally)]
[Level: 24]
[Body: 48]
[Spirit: 13]
[Faith: 1]
[Tier: Extraordinary]
[Special Skills: War Body (Extraordinary) Lv9, Fighting (Extraordinary) Lv9, Steel Fist (Extraordinary) Lv5, Earth Shaking (Extraordinary) Lv1, Meditation (Extraordinary) Lv3, Unknown Combat Skills (Extraordinary) Lv1, Giant Bear Combo Lv5, Visualization Lv5.]
[Life Skills: Blacksmith Lv10, Brewing Lv3, Cooking Lv3, Sailing Lv2, Swimming Lv3, Mysticism Lv1...]
[Talent: Innate Divine Power, Strong Fist and Fierce Hand.]
After reading, Rogel’s eyes lit up.
He hadn’t expected Yas to improve so quickly!
Despite occasionally setting Yas and the others up in caves to farm goblins or providing some leftover Residual Spirit, much of their progress was due to their regular meditation.
It seems the speed is quite impressive.
Yas’s Body attribute alone is nearly on par with Rogel’s now.
Moreover, none of the important Combat Skills are lacking, showing significant improvements.
Yas should be more than capable of handling the Blazing Striker.
Thinking of this, Rogel glanced at the Magma Sea below.
You, just wait!
I’ll call in reinforcements right away!
Thinking of this, Rogel took out the Sound Transmission Conch and scooped some seawater into it.
"Lina, how’s the situation on your end?"
...
At this moment, the Gelin had escorted the mermaids back to their original habitat.
After receiving Rogel’s message, Lina quickly handed the Sound Transmission Conch to Yas.
After listening, Yas nodded: "Alright, I’m on my way."
"What’s going on?" Mira curiously asked.
"The captain says he’s encountering a situation over there." Yas responded while gathering his things.
"Should we go help now?"
Lina shook her head: "The situation over there is a bit special, Yas can handle it alone."
"Alone?" Noemi was a bit surprised: "How can Brother Yas go alone without a ship? Swim over?"
"There’s a direct ride." Lina smiled, looking toward the side of the ship.
By this time, Yas was ready, at the edge of the deck, and soon leapt down.
The massive serrated bone blade steadily caught him.
Settling into a suitable position, Yas’s steed, Heisatan, powered forward, leaving a long trail across the sea as it surged forward.
