Chapter 105

Chapter 105

Level 2 Player

Item Synthesis

“Leo.”

“Nyaaaaang!”

As if fitting perfectly under Jin-su’s knee, Leo let out a wide-area provocation roar.

“First, let’s hunt whatever we come across. If we do that, the gatekeeper will probably reveal its appearance too.”

“Got it.”

Once Jin-su’s summons prepared for combat, Shin Su-a summoned the Stone Golem and then diligently rotated buffs.

Dududududu!

“Kuuiiik!”

“Kuwoek!”

In the meantime, the orcs let out vigorous roars and rushed toward Jin-su and Shin Su-a.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Shadow Knight, Shadow Warrior, Shadow Assassin, Dragon Tooth Soldiers, variant lycanthrope, dullahan, Skeleton Knight, and other tanker and close-combat type summons took positions at the front. Behind them, ranged types such as Shadow Archer, Shadow Mage, Demirich, Death Wizard, and Orc Shaman supported from the rear.

Kwaaaaang!

The orc group and summons collided head-on.

‘Flame Barrier, Flame Storm, Flame Explosion.’

Jin-su also cast attack skills and swept the orc group at range.

“Nyaaaaang!”

“Kuwoooek!”

While Leo moved like lightning, threw nyang nyang punches, and knocked down monsters, he also raised his voice in between as if competing with the Orc Shaman and let out wide-area provocation roars that gathered monsters.

‘It might not even take 2 hours.’

The speed at which the orcs melted was extremely fast.

If it was an ordinary player, using a wide-area provocation skill like this while clearing the mission was close to a suicidal act. Because monsters that can be hunted by splitting into dozens or hundreds each gather in thousands or tens of thousands.

However, from Jin-su’s perspective, it was only one of the means to shorten the hunting time.

‘Found it.’

At that time, Kkami found the gatekeeper, the Orc Great Chieftain.

‘Continue chasing.’

Jin-su gave an instruction to Kkami and then called the Bone Dragons that were searching other areas.

Whiiiiing!

Kuuuuung!

The 2 Bone Dragons that returned upon receiving Jin-su’s instruction landed on the ground.

Crunch!

“Kyaaaak!”

“Krrrrk!”

Just by the 2 Bone Dragons landing, numerous orcs were crushed to death.

“Kuwoooek!”

Once the orc great warrior let out a roar, the orcs rushed toward the Bone Dragons like a swarm of bees and swung their weapons.

Clang!

However, the orcs’ weapons could not inflict any damage on the Bone Dragons’ bodies.

Crack! Creak! Crack!

The Bone Dragons trampled the orcs with their feet, stabbed with their wings, and bit with their mouths.

“Kwoek!”

The orcs continued the attack while sticking to the Bone Dragons even as they died. But that only created an environment that was more convenient for the Bone Dragons to hunt the orcs.

Tak! Tak! Tak!

Once the orc group concentrated on the Bone Dragons, the summons began to advance forward. They swung the Skeleton Knights’ swords and shields, cut the orcs’ necks, and crushed their heads. The dullahan swung the head and axe and pulverized the orcs.

The Dragon Tooth Soldiers, shadow summons, and other summons also ground the orcs in real time and began advancing in the direction where the Orc Great Chieftain was.

“Kuwoooek!”

“Kuok! Kuok! Kuok!”

Then, to remove the enemies approaching the Orc Great Chieftain, the orcs scattered in all directions gathered like a swarm of bees.

‘Before regression, this was really a headache.’

If heading toward the place where the Orc Great Chieftain is, the density of orcs increases. On top of that, if even a disturbance occurs, orcs gather like a swarm of bees from all sides.

In response, before regression, Jin-su carefully advanced while gnawing at the orc group as gradually as possible together with the party members.

‘It took three or four months until meeting the Orc Great Chieftain.’

Although the level of the monsters was low, the number was so large that it was unavoidable.

‘At that time, it was also a golden opportunity to power-level.’

Since there were enormously many monsters of an appropriate level, if not overdoing it, the level could be raised quite easily.

‘The Orc Great Chieftain was also an ordinary boss monster with nothing special.’

That was why hunting the Orc Great Chieftain had no particular difficulty.

‘I have to be careful.’

If the Orc Great Chieftain is accidentally swept into combat and dies before catching all the other orcs, it is a big problem.

Jin-su diligently hunted the orcs together with the summons.

Once about an hour and a half flowed, the number of orcs overflowing from all sides decreased noticeably.

‘There will be a bit of time left.’

Still, there was nothing that would become a great problem.

Because after sweeping all the other orcs, it was fine if removing the Orc Great Chieftain when it becomes 2 hours 22 minutes 22 seconds.

At the moment Jin-su was catching orcs with a leisurely heart.

[The Blessing of Hwangsin has grown.]

[The Blessing of Hongsin has grown.]

The Blessing grew.

‘What? Did I catch 22,222,222 orcs?’

Unless that, there was no way the Blessing would suddenly grow.

‘As expected, for Blessing growth, catching a large quantity of a single species of monster is the best.’

Jin-su’s face brightened.

‘Did a new Blessing come out?’

Jin-su confirmed the new Blessing with a gaze full of expectation.

The Blessing of Hongsin was a Blessing that fixes the item level to 1,022.

This was expected.

‘The levels of the existing equipment will finally barely exceed 1,000.’

Items newly prepared such as the Black Dragon’s Cursed Armor Set, Staff of the Cursed Skeleton Knight, and Robe of the Cursed Arch Lich already far exceeded level 1,000 from the time they entered Jin-su’s hands to begin with.

However, items Jin-su originally used such as the Baekcheon Divine Sword, Blood-Sucking Sword, Ring of Revival, and Bracelet of Shortening were still remaining at level 922.

‘I have to raise them immediately.’

Jin-su fixed the levels of the items that were remaining at level 922 to level 1,022.

Hwaaaak!

The Baekcheon Divine Sword emitted a cluster of bright light and changed into an even more luxurious form.

Saaaak!

The Blood-Sucking Sword also had its blade dyed red and changed its appearance into an antique form.

Items such as the Ring of Revival and Bracelet of Shortening also emitted a soft light and changed their appearances stylishly.

‘Skills increased more.’

Once the level rose, the number of skills of the growth-type items Baekcheon Divine Sword, Blood-Sucking Sword, and Ring of Revival increased to begin with. However, in the case of non-growth-type items such as the Bracelet of Shortening, Ring of Recovery, and Ring of Deterioration, only the performance of the existing skills was strengthened, and no new skills appeared.

‘Is the inherent limit unavoidable?’

In the case of non-growth-type items, the performance enhancement of the existing skills was also not refreshing at all.

‘It seems the difference between growth-type and non-growth-type items is not something that can be overcome by raising the level.’

In the case of non-growth-type items, even if Jin-su forcibly raises the level, the limit seemed clear. Right now it is only a small difference, but later it will widen into an enormously large difference.

‘Well, low-grade lower skills are the same.’

Lower skills and upper skills had different dimensions of growth width according to level rise. Probably items are similar.

‘If there is leeway in points, I will have to switch to upper items with similar options.’

Although regrettable, it was unavoidable. Jin-su lowered his gaze.

To see what kind of gift the Blessing of Hwangsin gave.

‘It is a new skill?’

Jin-su’s eyes flashed. Finally, a new Blessing revealed its appearance.

“Huh?”

Jin-su opened his eyes wide.

At first, he thought a Blessing that fixes the skill synthesis level finally came out.

But it was not.

‘Item Synthesis?’

The newly appeared Blessing was a skill that can synthesize 2 items with each other.

‘It is a jackpot.’

Jin-su’s face brightened.

‘It means items can be synthesized.’

Items that are not growth-type even while possessing good option skills had clear limits as confirmed just now.

‘If such non-growth-type items can be synthesized with growth-type items?’

It was possible to extract only the good options.

‘Well, it will not become easily as I want.’

In the case of skill synthesis as well, a failure probability existed, and there was compatibility. Also, there were cases where completely unexpected results came out.

‘Item Synthesis will be the same.’

If synthesizing items for no reason and the good options become a mess, it is troublesome.

‘The penalty is the same.’

Synthesis items made with the Item Synthesis skill cannot be used as material for the Item Synthesis skill.

‘The probability that item level fix does not work is high.’

Then, like in the case of skills, it might not be possible to additionally raise the item level.

‘First, let’s raise the level.’

As the level of skill synthesis rose, the success probability could be seen in advance. Probably the Item Synthesis skill is the same.

Once the level of the Item Synthesis skill was made to 222, like skill synthesis, the success probability could be confirmed in advance. And the Item Synthesis probability rose slightly.

‘Let’s use it starting from useless ones.’

Jin-su picked 2 items of different levels that were scheduled to be sold at the shop and tested Item Synthesis.

[Will you synthesize the item Cursed Longsword and the item Tough Leather Armor? Success probability 0.22%. Upon success, the synthesis item Cursed Leather Armor is generated.]

[Yes.] [No.]

‘This is as expected.’

Although expected, items of completely different kinds such as weapons and armor had a success probability close to zero.

‘What about this.’

Jin-su changed the items to synthesize.

[Will you synthesize the item Cursed Longsword and the item Deadly Poison Dagger? Success probability 31.22%. Upon success, the synthesis item Cursed Deadly Poison Longsword is generated.]

[Yes.] [No.]

‘Even if the same sword, the success probability of longsword and dagger is quite low.’

He thought it might be high because he used a longsword and dagger that have the common point of being swords, but unfortunately, it was not.

[Will you synthesize the item Cursed Longsword and the item Blessed Longsword? Success probability 13.22%. Upon success, the synthesis item Longsword of Blessing and Curse is generated.]

[Yes.] [No.]

‘Even if the same kind, if the compatibility is bad, the success probability lowers.’

Since it was information already known while using skill synthesis, there was nothing special.

‘I tested just in case, but as expected.’

Well, it was also a funny thing for Item Synthesis to display far better performance than skill synthesis even though it is the same Blessing skill.

[Will you synthesize the item Cursed Longsword and the item Flame Sword? Success probability 93.22%. Upon success, the synthesis item Cursed Flame Sword is generated.]

[Yes.] [No.]

‘If the same kind of weapon and the compatibility is not extreme opposite, the success probability is quite high.’

Jin-su selected yes.

Hwaaaak!

[You have succeeded in Item Synthesis.]

[You have acquired the synthesis item Cursed Flame Sword.]

The 2 items merged into one, and a new synthesis item was created.

‘The level follows the higher side as expected.’

This was also the same as skill synthesis.

‘It seems it will not work.’

Jin-su used the item level fix stack targeting the synthesis item Cursed Flame Sword.

[It is not a correct target.]

‘As expected, failure.’

Just as a synthesis skill cannot be made a target of skill level fix, a synthesis item also could not become a target of item level fix.

Jin-su clicked his tongue in regret.

‘Then I have no choice but to use it carefully.’

If the opportunity of Item Synthesis is only once and the level cannot be raised additionally, Item Synthesis use is impossible on equipment that will continue to be used as the main like the Baekcheon Divine Sword.

‘Upgrading items with clear limits will be the best.’

The items Jin-su prepared to match each class were that target.

‘If all replaced with synthesis items, the power will certainly rise.’

The regrettable point was the point that the power that rose like that has no great meaning. Right now, it is the appearance of catching earthworms with a knife for catching cows. If over-spec equipment becomes stronger, the hunting efficiency will rise, but there will be no dramatic change.

‘Although it is good that a new Blessing skill came out.’

Since there are constraints, the regret was large.

At least in the case of synthesis skills, the more possessed, the more helpful. Especially in the case of passive skills, there is no need to even care about whether they activate or not. However, in the case of synthesis items, it was fine if there was only one set each per class.

‘Wait.’

Jin-su who was expressing regret switched his thinking.

‘Warrior-type weapons can be said to be that, but mages or healers are different.’

The equipment of warriors, assassins, and archers is focused on attack, and tankers are focused on defense.

‘Although there is a slight difference according to the attribute of mana, the influence is not large.’

However, the circumstances of the staffs of mages and healers were different.

‘In the case of mages, there are many cases where the staff options differ according to the attribute mainly used.’

Healers were the same. Depending on whether blessing is the main or curse is the main, the staff options divided.

‘Even if only 2 attributes merge into one, the item efficiency will rise sharply.’

A thick smile bloomed on Jin-su’s lips.