Chapter 154
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 154
Chapter Title: Fever Time
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Bzzzz~
Buzzzzzzz~
Was it because their bellies were full from the nutritious meal?
With newfound energy, they worked, and one by one, the magnificent beeswax walls rose.
The beeswax walls being steadily built up in the beekeeping farm didn't just affect Seong-hyeok and the bees.
“Hyeontae. What’s that for? Is he planning to build a new castle and take in more residents?”
“Ah, you came after that, didn’t you? You’re not wrong, but the first goal is probably a hunting ground.”
“A h-hunting ground? Monster respawns should be random…”
“It’s Honeybee we’re talking about. He has his ways. A ton of monsters are going to pour out—so stay sharp.”
Combat, daily life, and more.
The curiosity of the people who came and went from the farm for various reasons grew as they watched the beeswax walls being constructed.
Furthermore, its purpose wasn't simply a residential 'castle,' but a 'hunting ground.'
Those who heard the news were surprised, but only for a moment.
“Monsters pouring out? Isn't that basically experience point fever time?”
“If I want to catch even one more, I’ll have to get stronger, and fast.”
Even in a situation where monsters would be swarming in, almost no one was worried.
And for good reason. There were not only the elixirs from the processed honey products, but also Yeon Su-hee's meals.
And Lee Yeon-bun's incredibly hearty gukbap.
The combat power of the beekeeping farm's residents had long since reached a level far beyond ordinary.
And was that all?
“Thanks for the cover, guys.”
“With the bees around, you never have to worry about blind spots.”
“Thanks to them, we can hunt more aggressively, too.”
Bzz~
Bzzz~
The intelligent bees helped out whenever they engaged in close combat with monsters.
What could be more profitable than a hunt where your safety was guaranteed?
Thus, a fondness for the bees was formed as they all fought together.
Of course, since these were people who had passed the bees' interviews to get in, there were no residents who disliked or were hostile to the bees, but if they were going to live together, it was better to be on good terms.
[The Transcendent Being, Insect King Phrainkito, smiles pleasantly, saying it is the first time in all the games he has watched that humans and insects have formed such a bond. He sponsors 150,000 Coins.]
[The Transcendent Being, Insect Queen Nainkito, agrees, saying that bees are always right. She sponsors 150,000 Coins.]
Originally, not just in the previous world, but even in this chaotic one, not many people liked insects.
After all, it was hard to have a favorable view of a creature that was both disgusting and carried germs.
But even though they were also 'insects,' bees were as if a different species entirely; they weren't like that at all.
Adorable in appearance, they were cherished creatures that spread flowers to create nature and even provided honey.
With the bees solidifying the standing of all insects, how could the Insect King and Insect Queen not be pleased?
“Thank you for the sponsorship. I will use it for the bees.”
Along with that came a hefty sponsorship.
Well, thanks to the various processed honey products and the value of his premium brand name, he was now in a position to manage hundreds of millions of Coins through the Exchange and Auction House.
A sponsorship in the 150,000s barely registered anymore, but getting something for free was never a bad thing.
Besides, there was one thing he shouldn't forget.
[The Transcendent Being, Mad Inquirer Bo, states that he looks forward to what's to come and sponsors 100,000 Coins.]
[The Transcendent Being, The Patient One, Sion, awaits the upcoming Monster Gate. He sponsors 90,000 Coins.]
[The Transcendent…
Quite a lot of time had passed.
The number of Transcendent Beings watching Seong-hyeok, which had only been three in the beginning, was different now.
Just from the notifications that popped up from time to time, you could tell the number of Transcendent Beings had grown to well over ten.
The saying 'many a little makes a mickle' didn't exist for nothing.
If they stacked up one by one, it would become a sum that could be quite useful at the Auction House.
Moreover, Seong-hyeok had a good 'reaction' to induce sponsorships.
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[Dance of the Bees (0 / ?)]
※ This is a special skill that can only be used when its conditions are met.
* Classification: Special Skill
* Area of Effect: All allies who witness the Dance of the Bees
* Mana Cost: 0
* Effect (Active): The Dance of the Bees boosts the morale and activity level of nearby allies. (Cooldown: 7 days)
* Effect - Beautiful Spectacle (Passive): For 150 minutes, all stats of allies who watch the Dance of the Bees increase by 10 ~ ?. This effect is enhanced according to the variety and beauty of the bees added to the dance.
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“Alright, let's get started, everyone.”
Buzzzzzzz~
It was none other than the bees' exciting dance.
Boosting stats before the start of the Monster Gate, while also watching the dreamy cuteness of the bees.
He began preparations for this extreme gain, which boasted killing three birds with one stone.
* * * * *
There were eight different types of bees on Seong-hyeok's beekeeping farm.
There was much to be gained from this diversity.
Sweet, tangy, and more.
Not only did they produce honey and bee venom with different flavors and effects, but the bee swarms also gave birth to distinctive elite and higher-species bees through the evolution of various other organs.
But it could be said with certainty that the most impressive thing when the various types of bees gathered was, of course, their group dance.
Bzz~
Buzzzzzzz~
Buzzz-buzzz-buzzz-!!!
The dance of the bees filled the sky with eight different colors.
Simply put, it was just them wiggling their rears, but when tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands of them did it, it was a different story.
Especially, as mentioned before, the bees weren't just numerous; their eight colors blended together harmoniously.
“Phew, seeing something so cute and grand really does ease the tension.”
“Everyone, let's power-level and stay alive.”
“With the bees here, what's there to worry about?”
And after it was over.
It stabilized the minds and bodies of the people awaiting the great enemy known as the Monster Gate, boosting their morale.
[The Dance of the Bees is now in effect.]
[All stats of allies who witnessed the Dance of the Bees have increased by 108 for 150 minutes.]
At the same time, it actually increased their stats.
An effect that was in no way inferior even when compared to the items Seong-hyeok had created so far, applied to a large number of residents—the insane butt power of the bees.
However, 150 minutes.
It was a period of time that could be considered both short and long, and it couldn't be wasted.
“Then, please start right away.”
“Understood, my companion.”
At Seong-hyeok's signal, the High Elf and the other Disaster-class boss monsters, who had been preparing in advance, made their move.
Was the effect of the 'Gate Enhancement,' applied due to the difference between three and five entities, truly that significant?
The hole, already massive before, opened up even wider.
[A Monster Gate (★★★★★+) is being summoned.]
※ Warning! This gate has been enhanced by 5 Disaster-class boss monsters. Powerful elite, field boss, and Disaster-class monsters will respawn endlessly, and on one occasion, 10 Disaster-class boss monsters will appear.
As expected of a gate rated 5-Star+, the notification that appeared was far from ordinary.
“Ten Disaster-class boss monsters…”
Naturally, the first thing that caught his eye was the ten Disaster-class boss monsters appearing at the end.
Honestly, he was used to dealing with them one by one, so he could handle it alone without issue. But what if ten creatures like Salamet attacked all at once?
He had expected it to some extent, but the power of the Monster Gate was beyond his imagination.
Even the lowest-tier monsters appearing were set to elite-class, as they poured out endlessly.
One might have been terrified by the gate's seemingly limitless power, but this was Seong-hyeok.
“This is a jackpot.”
He who lives and dies by the bees.
Seong-hyeok's top priority was the safety of his bees.
For Seong-hyeok, who always prepared for the worst, unless it was a ???-grade monster...
In fact, he was at the point where he would welcome ten big-bodied lumps with open arms.
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“Kieeeek!”
“Food! Food!”
“Kuaaaargh!”
A flood of monsters poured out like a tidal wave.
If those things were to spread in all directions, it would have been quite a headache, but there was no need to worry.
Crash! Crash! Craaash!
The high defensive capability of the beeswax walls withstood the monsters' punches and body slams without budging.
Of course, that didn't mean the beeswax walls were invincible.
Crack- Craaack-
Was it because the Monster Gate's level had risen? Unlike before, the beeswax walls began to show unsettling signs, with cracks slowly appearing one by one.
It was a rule that high-level monsters also possessed high intelligence.
Some among them were breathing fire or focusing their attacks on a single spot, trying to bring down the beeswax walls, but Seong-hyeok wasn't one to stand by and watch.
“Fire! Pour everything you've got into it until they overheat!”
Buzzzzzzz!
Shwoosh- Shwooshwooshwoosh-!
Kaaaboom--- KABOOM!
A continuous barrage of cannon fire pinned the monsters against the beeswax walls.
The destructive power of the turrets, which had been steadily produced in considerable numbers since the Geonchug-i acquired the Beeswax Turret Construction skill, was truly formidable.
“This is total déjà vu.”
“Leveling up without doing anything… I feel kind of bad about this.”
Just like during the previous Monster Gate, the monsters were swept away by the concentrated fire from the beeswax turrets.
Consequently, not only Seong-hyeok but also the residents were gaining large amounts of experience points.
Most of them were leveling up, so one could hardly guess the total amount of experience.
Inwardly, he wasn't entirely without a desire to take all that massive experience for himself, but Seong-hyeok shook his head.
‘For the sake of the bees, it's better for everyone to grow together.’
For Seong-hyeok, who could gain large amounts of stats through elixirs, the points gained from leveling up had become somewhat meaningless long ago.
Of course, acquiring skills was important, but at level 62, Seong-hyeok required far more experience than the residents.
In that case, it was more beneficial to share.
The various combat and production classes on the farm.
If they acquired skills and utilized them on the farm, it was only natural that efficiency would double.
Besides, the residents weren't just sitting around and gaining experience either.
[Special Condition, Monster Gate Overload, has been met. -> Over 80% of monsters killed in a short time]
[Monster Gate (★★★★★+) is overloading.]
[Due to the overload, the monster respawn speed will be enhanced by 2x.]
Was it an additional effect attached to the enhanced Monster Gate? The monster respawn rate had doubled.
The already overflowing flood of monsters had doubled, so what would happen next was obvious.
Rumble- Ruuumble-!
The beeswax walls began to crumble even more under the onslaught.
Before the maze collapsed, one last barrage of cannon fire followed, but perhaps because not all the monsters had been killed?
The ferocious sight of numerous elite and field boss-class monsters squeezed through.
But it wasn't a major problem.
“For Seong-hyeok, who fed us and gave us a place to sleep, let's not back down!”
“That goes without saying, Brother Dal-su! Let's get out there together for the first time in a while. Friends and elders, please provide cover.”
“Don't you worry, we're all prepared!”
These were veterans among veterans, who had fought monsters for dozens of days in the shelter while Seong-hyeok was beekeeping.
Especially since they had faced elite monsters strengthened by the World Tree and wild beehives, how could they be flustered by a situation like this?
They were people who understood what the other wanted with just a glance and faithfully performed their roles at the right place and the right time.
Add to that the bees guarding their blind spots, and what remained was ultimately a war of attrition.
Normally, the endlessly respawning Monster Gate would have the upper hand in that regard, but a smile merely played on Seong-hyeok's lips.
“The longer the battle, the more advantageous it is for us.”
The scariest thing is a rich person who spends money like water.
Since the bees' lives were on the line, Seong-hyeok had no reason to be frugal.
“If your health drops even a little, chug some honey tea!”
“Use it without holding back! Survival is the top priority!”
“I'll hold them off, so fall back!”
The cycle of falling back to use processed honey products at the slightest injury in battle repeated.
And was that all?
Buzzzzzzz~!
Stab! Stab-stab-stab!
The Star Sapphire healing-venom bees worked hard, flying around in real-time and injecting their healing venom.
At this point, it was the monsters pouring out who were in an unfair situation.
But what could they do?
There was no helping the fact that their opponent was a workaholic beekeeper obsessed with his job.
In the end, under the combined assault of the bees and residents, who were backed by all sorts of processed goods, the monsters' ranks began to crumble.
Perhaps the Monster Gate was quite displeased that there wasn't a single casualty?
[Disaster-class Boss Monster 'Arch Lich Schmer (★★★★★+)' has appeared.]
[Disaster-class Boss Monster 'Wood High Elf Serian (★★★★★+)' has appeared.]
[Disaster-class Boss Monster 'Centaur Dekarim (★★★★★+)' has appeared.]
…….
Finally, as if reaching the end, a finale rang out, and with it, ten Disaster-class boss monsters poured forth.
In a normal situation, it would be an overwhelming disaster, but…
“Time to eat.”
To Seong-hyeok, who had been waiting for this very moment, they were merely an excellent source of protein.
It was simply time for a joyous feast.