My Skill Bar is Full of Monster Skills-Chapter 309 - 188: Embryonic Battle Group (Part 2)
This reward is certainly an unexpected surprise.
Additionally, after receiving this money, Raine completely solved a major issue regarding repairing the Emperor’s Double Hammers as ’Counterattacker’ — the money needed to acquire 1233 grams of secret silver.
The purchase of secret silver, Raine entrusted the association to handle it yesterday, with an initial estimate requiring approximately 3500 gold coins.
In other words, after acquiring the secret silver, he will still have 500 gold coins remaining.
But there are also two pieces of bad news.
One is about the astral iron, Liya responded that there is still no news.
And Raine can only hope to receive some news about the astral iron before completing his acquisition of secret silver.
The second piece of bad news is about the frost giants.
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[Task Number]: Dorne City C-833
[Type]: Collection
[Reward]: 220 gold coins/piece (total demand not exceeding five pieces)
[Task Description]: Kill the frost giants in the Lankote Snowfield and obtain their intact hearts.
[Completion Proof]: Submission of a ’Heart of the Frost Giant’ is required.
[Time Limit]: Within two months.
(Note: Recommended for Adventurer Squads of Bronze Level 2 or individuals of equivalent strength to take on the task.)
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Raine accepted a task related to the frost giants, but it is very difficult, the association recommends adventure squads above Bronze Level 2.
Meaning, roughly equivalent to average Classes Level 7 or 8, a whole adventurer squad, can attempt to complete the task under adequate preparation.
His original plan was to join the Giant Blade Squad to complete one or two tasks in the Lankote Snowfield, then head alone to the region where the frost giants are located to try and kill one.
However, upon carefully reviewing the association’s data in the past couple of days, he discovered that most frost giants actually live in groups, specifically in tribal forms.
Meaning, he might face two, or even a group of frost giants, this makes it difficult for him to deal with them given his current strength.
Of course, the largest frost giant tribe is only a few hundred people, far smaller than the thousands to tens of thousands in size of the Deadwater Wild Boar People.
But the issue is that adult frost giants have a minimum Challenge Level of 7 and above, almost an unknown multiple of the strength of the Deadwater Wild Boar People, and their strength can’t be compared.
Even with the advantage of Monster Skill, he is entirely unconfident in facing frost giants numbering over three!
The good news is that there are lone frost giants, but those lone frost giants are far stronger than regular frost giants.
Because most frost giants living alone are either particularly ruthless or have some kind of mutation, with powerful strength and irritable temperament, expelled from the frost giant tribes.
Meaning, even with Monster Skills, attempting to kill a lone frost giant is challenging in terms of both luck and strength.
"Raine, what’s the matter?" Seeing Raine furrow his brows, Reya asked.
Reya’s question also drew the attention of Laisa, who was applying poison to her dagger nearby.
However, Raine didn’t get to answer before abruptly looking towards the door.
A tall and slender figure walked in through the door, wearing dark leather armor, with two distinct curved swords at her waist, it was Meredith who had left days ago.
"Mr. Raine, I’ve finished my business. You saved me twice, so, as repayment, I will accompany you on adventures and training for two years without any reward."
Meredith spoke in a cool tone as if stating a trivial matter.
Her words made the two women present exchange glances, finally focusing on Raine.
"This... Miss Meredith, perhaps you should consider again?" Raine said after some thought.
For Raine, this was definitely good news.
The Meredith before him seemed to be a special class holder, judged by the degree of aura refinement, her Classes Level was either eight or nine, undoubtedly powerful.
She might even surpass Benest.
If he were to attempt killing a frost giant, Meredith’s assistance would undeniably be a huge help.
"No need to consider further, I’ve prayed to the goddess and reported to Lady Ilgerina about this matter." 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
"This... alright then!" Raine nodded immediately, feeling joyful.
Seeing Raine agree, a smile appeared on Meredith’s cold face, even Laisa and Reya couldn’t help feeling a bit charmed.
Meredith continued, "By the way, according to human adventurer squad standards, should I introduce the magic and combat skills I possess?"
"If you could, certainly it would be best." Raine felt quite interested upon hearing Meredith’s suggestion.
It was his first time encountering someone from special classes who proactively introduced their magic and combat skills.
This was something he had only roughly understood about Benest through observing his actions.
Upon hearing this, Reya and Laisa, who originally had some other thoughts, were instantly captivated, their gazes curiously fixed on Meredith.
"Hmm." Meredith nodded, "I am a follower of the Gloomy Maiden, a special class ’Sword Dancer’, Classes Level nine."
Hearing the Classes Level nine, not only Reya and Laisa but even Raine showed astonishment.
"So strong? Even surpassing Mr. Benest’s Classes Level." Laisa couldn’t help exclaiming.
"Are you referring to that Silver String Poetic Ranger? His combat strength seems slightly weaker than mine; he’s more of a support type."
Raine nodded, perceiving from her words that Meredith’s personality seemed rather ’straightforward’.
"Let me introduce my magic first. I don’t possess many spells, a single Third Level spell, Free Movement." Meredith spoke as if it were natural.
Third Level...
Reya showed a curious expression.
As she wondered about Mage Loren’s potential reaction upon hearing this.
"As for Third Level spells, I have three. There’s Dispel Magic, the second is Stabilization, and the third is Moonlight Beam."
Raine nodded, he had experienced the Stabilization skill, as for Dispel Magic, he knew it was one of the very practical Third Level spells, though what was Moonlight Beam?
Seemingly realizing Raine’s doubtful gaze, Meredith explained to him further.
"Moonlight Beam is a unique spell for followers of the Gloomy Maiden."
"Regarding Second Level spells, I possess Nestu Magic Radiance, Invisibility Spell, and Curse Song."
In the same vein, Raine was familiar with the first two spells, but the third one, Curse Song, sounded unique to followers of the Gloomy Maiden.
"As for combat skills, I might need to actually demonstrate them instead." With that, Meredith stepped into the front yard.
Raine, Laisa, and Reya naturally followed, their eyes riveted on Meredith.
"First, the Moonlight Dance Step."
As soon as the cold words fell, the two curved swords were already unsheathed.
’Swish’!
Meredith’s toes barely touched the ground, and her entire body accelerated from slow to fast, then back to slow, leaving an afterimage at the original spot, propelling herself forward seven or eight meters.
Moreover, two intertwining silver sword lights crossed forward seven or eight meters as well.
"Swish! Swish!"
But that was merely the beginning, in the next instant, a graceful spin was followed by lightning-fast thrusts, spinning, advancing, flipping, advancing, and jumping.
Silver sword light left consecutive trails of afterimages in the air!
As Meredith demonstrated her abilities, a team appeared outside the fence.
It was Schneider’s group from the Giant Blade Squad.
"Wow, what kind of classes are these? That’s a special class, right?" Ranger Zane exclaimed with eyes wide open.
Meredith displayed an instantaneous speed increase ability that was too terrifying.
Even as a Level 3 Classes Ranger himself, Zane’s naked eyes could barely capture the step-like, slow-fast-slow combat rhythm of Meredith.
Schneider, Shield Armor Warrior Russell, Female Mage Hayley, and Sulfur Vine were all beyond shocked, watching Meredith’s demonstration.
