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Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 214

◈ 214. [Side Story] Preparing for war (5)

After the meeting was canceled and the party members dispersed to their respective dorms,.

I rode the teleport gate alone and came to the dungeon..

flashing!

The base camp is still empty..

Although the space is quite large, the only NPCs visible are Kelly Bay, the magic blacksmith, and Grandma Coco, who specializes in teleportation..

“hmm…….”

In the original game, this base camp wasn't this quiet even though it wasn't crowded..

NPCs in charge of other functions were often seen, and a few NPC adventurer parties who raided the depths of the dungeon also frequented the place..

A place where everyone who lives in the Lake Kingdom dungeon comes and goes..

Quests may arise from them, and you may also hire them as heroes..

‘It continues to be empty. Is there a reason??’

Kelly Bey, who must have sensed my doubts, approached me waving his hand and immediately spoke up..

“Something seems to be going on in the depths of the dungeon..”

“In the heart?”

“It looks like something big is going on, as I haven't seen any of the wandering dead or the adventurers who went in after asking me for equipment..”

Kelly Bay shrugged his shoulders..

“I don't know exactly what's going on either..”

“Hmm…….”

Is there an event where NPCs disappear??

I'm reminiscing about my old strategy..

“I haven't been here for a while, but lately I've been coming and going a lot again. What are you doing alone today??”

I suddenly came to my senses after hearing Kelly Bay’s words. Okay, the problem isn't the NPC that I can't see right now, but I have to solve this problem..

“The promise to make equipment using Jormungand scales is still valid.?”

“then. It takes some time to trim and craft the scales. why? Decided what kind of equipment to make?”

I nodded and said.

“please make me a pickaxe.”

“……?”

“As sturdy as possible. It's strong enough not to break even if you hit it for three days..”

Kelly Bay, who blinked his eyes, asked curiously..

“Making a pickaxe is difficult... … what to do with it?”

“You’ve seen what the monsters are this season, right? We'll beat Jormungand..”

“what? What are you hitting? snakes of the world?”

Kelly Bay held her stomach and laughed..

“Puhahaha! Make jokes as much as you can, kid! Jormungand's northward movement is like a natural act that only happens once every hundreds of years! It cannot be stopped by human power!”

“You seem to keep forgetting, but I am the commander of the southern front of the Everblack Empire.…….”

I sighed heavily..

“A monster is coming, so of course we have to stop it. do whatever it takes.”

“If it were me, I would just tear up the wall, build a road, say hello, and let them pass by. That's a realistic solution with less damage..”

Crossroads, if you really do that, you'll be able to let him go without too much damage..

The problem would be if all the countries up here split up..

“Jormungand That snake is a civilization predator! A real monster that has existed since the gods walked this earth! How do you beat that monster??”

“It's definitely a monster from the mythical era..”

I blurted out.

“But I died once.”

I searched through the history books of this world in case it might be helpful in my strategy. And I was able to find the record without difficulty..

hundreds of years ago.

It is said that Duskbringer, the world's last fire dragon, blocked Jormungand's path, and the two mythical monsters fought for seven days and eight nights..

And on the morning of the 8th day. The decision has been made. Duskbringer captured Jormungand and killed him..

The emperor expressed his gratitude to Duskbringer for protecting the Everblack Empire by stopping Jormungand, and from then on, Duskbringer would protect the empire until the end of his life..

Then, the Emperor and Duskbringer met and had a child, leading to the Bringer Dukedom... … anyway.

‘It is clearly a snake whose historical records remain even after its death..’

Such a snake comes back to life here in the darkness of the Lake Kingdom, and begins its journey north again..

I suddenly thought of the vampire lord Celendion. He said it clearly too. He said he was once extinct, but came back to life here..

‘The monsters in this dungeon may all be people who have died at least once in the past..’

Then why on earth.

Why did the person who created the darkness of this lake kingdom bring these monsters back to life? And how was that possible?.

I shook my head and cleared away all the distracting thoughts that were trying to get lost in my worries. Anyway, we have to stop Jormungand right now..

“He's not invincible. And I know the snake's weakness.”

I pointed to my head, waist, and tailbone in turn..

“Three prominent nerve centers. If this is destroyed, Jormungand will give up his journey north and return to his nest in this dungeon..”

“…….”

“The problem is that most weapons can't even inflict a significant wound on him. Because his natural defense power is ridiculous. But if the weapon is made from scales that fell from its body,?”

Because it is a scale that fell from the body of a mighty bastard..

Paradoxically, it can hurt his body..

“indeed… … So, I guess you want to order a pickaxe. A pickaxe would be effective in destroying that area.…….”

“That's right. I would climb on the snake's back and pound just that part, like digging for ore..”

“Mmm……!”

Kelly Bay's eyes suddenly sparkled like a boy as he brushed his beard..

“……Sounds fun..”

“yes?”

“I thought it would be so fun. Riding on Jormungandr's back and hitting him with a pickaxe... … ? Then you'll be able to mine all kinds of rare materials that fall from its body in real time.?”

“Yeah, well… … Yes?”

Kelly Bay approached me as I answered hesitantly..

“I will accompany you too..”

“yes? I beg your pardon?”

“Even if you understand, don’t ask questions. I will accompany you too.”

Kelly Bay grinned, twisted his beard and laughed..

“Can you pick a pickaxe directly on the back of a living world serpent? You definitely don't want me to miss this opportunity, kid.?”

“…….”

“If you participate in this crazy activity, they will repair the equipment on site, and if necessary, they will dig up materials and make the equipment on the spot. how is it? I can't even say it with my own mouth, but I'm incredibly useful.?”

There was no reason to refuse. Damian is already out for the season, so there is an empty seat in the main party..

“I have no words to say, Kelly Bay.?”

“Puhahaha! You really have nothing to say!”

therefore,

[Kelly Bay (SR))]

- level : 55

- Title: Seeker of the last piece

- Occupation: Magic Blacksmith

- Strength 19, Dexterity 5, Intelligence 24, Stamina 29, Horsepower 20

Kelly Bay temporarily joined the main party!

As a production character, the stats are not that high compared to the level..

However, considering that most hero characters are combat classes, Kelly Bay, who is both a production class and a hero character and has leveled up to 55, can be said to be amazing in his own way..

The skill set is... … There's almost nothing to help in battle..

They all specialize in making, refining, and enchanting equipment. How on earth did you reach level 55 with a skill like this?……?

“First, I will melt all the scales and make them into a pickaxe. I think it would be nice to have a hammer too. And again…….”

Kelly Bay, who was excited as if she were going on a picnic, started counting the equipment she would make this time. I smiled bitterly as I watched her..

“Jormungand will emerge from the lake in 6 days, so you must have all your equipment ready by then..”

“LOL! I'm amazing at meeting deadlines, so you don't have to remind me.!”

……A person who is that confident can't meet deadlines.…….

***

next day.

Crossroads' production cooperative also produced equipment for us..

“I heard that this time you are fighting on the body of a giant snake. In such an environment, it may be difficult to keep your body's balance and movement may be uncomfortable..”

The blacksmith guild leader and the alchemist guild leader presented a new item..

“I tried making it. It's a hook launcher..”

I accepted the item and examined it. It is an additional piece of equipment worn like a gauntlet on the arm..

A hook about the size of a fist is attached to the equipment with a silver thread attached to the end..

“If you shoot it like this…….”

grasp!

When the blacksmith guild leader operated the hook launcher, the hook shot out with a refreshing sound..

Hit the wall over there! A silver thread was hung taut between the studded hook and the launcher..

“The hook shoots out and catches firmly. When you operate it again, the device will reel in the line and pull you towards the hook..”

When the equipment was operated again, the gears attached to the equipment rotated violently and wound the rope, and the body of the blacksmith guild leader was dragged straight toward the wall..

Indeed, this would make it easier to move on the snake's back. It may take some training, but.

“The power source is the wearer's magical power. Each time you activate it, it consumes magic power, so be careful..”

“Good. Please prepare thirty. within today.”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

If we provide two per person, they will be able to use them well during this operation even if something breaks down. I nodded, looking down at the hook launcher on my arm..

***

Afterwards, all 15 people in the party of 3 hero characters were equipped with hook launchers and trained to use them..

Melee class characters adapted quickly because they were used to using their bodies, and wizards adapted quickly because the equipment was powered by magical power..

Just me and Kelly Bay were struggling and had a hard time adjusting. damn.

“Even human engineers, hehe, can make pretty decent equipment, hehehe.!”

Kelly Bay, who was having a hard time training with the hook launcher, grumbled..

“But this is for humans, not dwarves! I need to do some modifications to mine.!”

Then, he started modifying only his hook launcher. He's got a horsepower booster and his hook has tripled in size.…….

Then it started flying around. Ahh! It's a flying dwarf!

In the end, I was the only one with the lowest level of skill, so I had to continue training with the hook even while others were taking breaks. Okay.

In addition to this hook launcher training,.

[[Slime's Room] The event dungeon was also cleared by consuming all two remaining entries..

It was mainly focused on leveling and adapting to the punishment unit..

The original goals of this free exploration, such as reaching level 50 in the main party and farming various items through dungeon exploration in Area 5, have long since been overlooked..

Customized training to defeat Jormungand was progressing steadily..

***

Although the core of this operation are hero characters,.

Of course, ordinary soldiers also have a role to play in this defensive battle. It was Plan B to be executed if Plan A, the hero party operation, failed..

The goal is to stop Jormungand using firepower, including cannons and ballistae..

Of course, this is a last-ditch effort if Plan A fails..

Human firearms are of little significance in the face of Jormungand's strong defenses..

Still, there is a possibility if the damage received is not 0, so I decided to prepare for it..

General mercenaries are constantly being hired and expanded..

Although their role is small in this defense battle, their role is also important in most stages..

thud! thud! Kugu Palace!

“Move carefully! careful!”

“That's all gunpowder, you bastards! If you drop it, you will be left behind.!”

“Yay, new! Your pay will be deducted for the amount of equipment you break! If you come here to make a living as a mercenary, you'll end up deep in debt.?!”

New mercenaries were seen moving and installing equipment under the direction of senior mercenaries..

Young-faced new recruits are sweating profusely while wearing the new uniforms of our Southern Front..

Regular soldiers in the penal unit are also working with new recruits with more discipline than before..

From what I heard, Raina is running the game during the day and Lucas is running the game at night. Thanks to this, I am somehow becoming more like a military person..

“…….”

I want to pay these new recruits for a long time until they become veterans..

I want to give them an allowance, I want to give them a reward, and I want to hang a medal on their chest..

Until the day when all attacks are over, the army is no longer needed on the southern front, and the disbanding ceremony is held..

To do so, you must pass the stage in front of you..

The enemy invasion was not far away. As I looked at the bustling fortress city, I clenched my fists..

***

As always, time passes quickly.

There is only one day left until the final day of the Jormungand defeat operation..