Chapter 182
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Translator: True Detective
Chapter: 182
Chapter Title: Baranoras's Forward Base
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"What's the damage ratio on the tank?"
Han Minguk shouted the question as if from the jaws of death itself, revived once more.
"34, 37, 33."
Hyun-ah's response came right on cue, crumpling Minguk's face into a perfect scowl.
"Damn it. Two hits and you're on the brink, three without a heal and you're dead meat—no matter what. And that's on a Legendary class like Phoenix Knight?"
Minguk let out a heavy sigh after he finished speaking.
He hadn't underestimated Stormwind Baranoras. He'd prepped thoroughly with Ppuu, but this was a 7-star monster. Their current lineup had to have gaps.
Still, he'd half-expected something like this.
'Just hoped I was wrong.'
Without heals for about four or five seconds, the main tank was toast. No exceptions.
"We'll give it our all."
"Gotta prioritize shields on the main tank for now. Looking at the damage split, my head's already killing me."
The voices chimed in one after another—the Vudsen sisters, veterans through and through. They knew exactly what Minguk's question and Hyun-ah's answer implied.
"If the gear were even a bit better, she might've tanked four hits..."
Hyun-ah's voice dripped with regret.
She'd pushed her mental fortitude to the limit, but Baranoras shredded her gear like paper. They couldn't detour to farm better stuff now, though. Had to drop it with what they had.
"Phoenix Knight can revive mid-fight, right? I don't have that luxury."
Tanya Ruth, the Russian Bear Tank, shook her head ruefully.
She was right—Phoenix Knight's double-wing flap skill let it rise from the ashes once per fight. Tanya's class offered attack or defense bonuses based on stance, no rez.
Even so, pure tanking-wise, Tanya edged out Hyun-ah. Sky-high proficiency, massive shield matching her burly frame.
'Can't make her main tank, though.'
Minguk's gaze flicked to Tanya.
Even she couldn't handle Baranoras up close. Maybe one extra hit over Hyun-ah? Better to stick with the revivable option.
"Focus on tank survival first, learn the patterns."
Minguk muttered glumly, eyes on Baranoras.
But no way was he bailing. Damage was brutal, sure, but they'd tangoed with worse.
'Compared to Uranoras? This is nothing.'
Two basic swings for tanks, one each for DPS and heals. Piercing skill? One-shot even with shields. Stormwind Baranoras looked angelic next to that nightmare.
Plus, in that minute-plus skirmish, no heavy skills—no debuffs, no adds, no summons.
'Blue Drake's sealed by force, though.'
Factoring that in, one tank could manage.
Tanya'd trial in attack stance—no class swap.
Bottom line: Main tank holding aggro solo meant DPS could unload without stealing it.
"We'll trial to get comfy with the patterns. Main tank especially—grazes are three hits; direct smack? Disaster."
"I'll hold the line!"
Hyun-ah saluted crisply.
Monster breathing down her neck, but her eyes burned fearless. Trial resumed.
"B-breath!!!"
"Flames at 8 o'clock! Stay clear!"
"Wings spreading! Gale incoming! Everyone to center!!!"
Minguk and Team GGW mapped Baranoras's kit with ease. It packed every nasty pattern from their dungeon crawls—a real bastard mashup.
"God, this sucks."
Blue Drake breath, Harpy Queen gales, flame summons—they dodged it all mid-fight.
Lucky part: Prior exposure made counters straightforward.
Still, gale into flames or bad positioning? Instant death. Patterns weren't newbie-proof.
"Positioning's key. Dodge breath, ride gale—just skirt the flames."
"Right. Unlike Harpy Queen, no falls here. Dodge bold."
"Breath, flames. Oh, feather bombs too, yeah?"
"Yep. Those explode chaos. No shockwave's nice, but point-blank? Dead."
Wipes brought feedback sessions.
Baranoras's raw power felt less overwhelming now. Manageable.
Bonus: Single-target aggro let Minguk's Focused Healer shine—dot heals on tank, clutch bursts for big hits.
Tanking stabilized post-early wipes.
"I'll handle tank heals solo like this. Kendall, Giselle—gales and flames holding?"
"Long as no one's diving fire pits."
"Mana's tight... but doable. Payback later for today's grind—you know what I mean."
Giselle's eyes blazed after Kendall's quip.
Adrenaline high from endless scraps. Minguk wasn't green enough to bite.
"Like you could solo it."
"Kyaa!"
He groped her chest mid-taunt, then checked his Hero Pad.
New entry: Baranoras. Videos uploaded—all his.
No clear, but solid shots of skills and counters. Helpful for future raids.
Full strat needed a kill. That kill cleared the dungeon, sealed it.
'Not all.'
Smashing the forward base cramped Vietnam's spread and Garuda's moves.
No choice—drop it before Garuda showed. Revival Stones stocked.
"Everyone set."
So-jeong checked statuses.
Minguk nodded, stood. Patterns clicking. Clear shot incoming.
"Five tries max, then..."
He trailed off—deliberate.
So-jeong's eyes ignited.
"Then?"
"Ooh?!"
Team lit up. Success meant raid leader's "hot rewards." Minguk smirked at their fire. Women responded to the right lead.
"Main tank heal! Nail flame spots!"
Trial rolled.
Veteran heroes moved sharp on Minguk's calls.
Flames pre-mapped, safe zones for breaths.
"Nice."
Minguk murmured approval, channeling mana.
His healing surged through Guardians of Order to Hyun-ah, mending her bloodied form pristine.
She swung instantly—blade cracking Baranoras's snout.
No big dent, but lightning-quick. Minguk whistled short. From pure block to counters now. Talent.
"Haaap!"
So-jeong leaped, greatsword smashing wingroot.
Jeong Ye-rin's ice spear sliced air in blue glow. Baranoras tanked it unfazed—early trial, full juice.
"Sword and body as one!"
Shiranu i's katana blurred fierce.
Mai's barrage annoyed the mana-rich beast, twisting futilely. Her passive kept slashing relentless.
Healers poured recovery nonstop.
Minguk dotted tank, healer-focused bursts on big swings.
"Keep it up! Stay sharp!"
Breaths scorched field, but GGW danced patterns, nullifying.
- Kyaaaaak!!!
GGW pressed; Baranoras faltered, dodging frantic.
Minguk flipped it the bird. No wonder—from conqueror to besieged, with hundreds of gates nearby? Blue Drake ghosted despite roars. Absurd.
Hence, end it here.
"Focus tighter!"
Smooth trial—Minguk demanded more. Lulls bred slips. Team refocused.
- Kwoooouuu!!!
Stormwind Baranoras raged at endless hero strikes.
Humans buzzed unscathed; it teetered.
Claws long gone, steel wings shredded. Doom clear.
No counters left. Each hit shook its eyes wild, future flashing.