Chapter 138
Chapter 138
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Translator: Ryuma
Chapter: 138
Chapter Title: Fallen Wave (3)
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[Nameless Berserker's Battle Axe][Epic]
A battle axe of a berserker whose name has not been passed down. The materials and creator are unknown.
-Attack Power: 2,500
-Durability: 5,000/5,000
-All skills of the [Berserker] class have 50% increased attack power
-Attack power increases by 50% when using Berserk
-Can be reused once per day regardless of aftereffects
-Equip Requirement: Lv300
What Rokan chose was a weapon. A master-grade weapon that could only be equipped at level 300 or higher.
In truth, there was no need to agonize over it. Among all the axes in the Imperial Armory, there was only one.
If you had to pick just one piece of equipment from all categories, choosing a weapon was the obvious choice. A weapon was the most reliable way to boost combat power.
"Huh, what's this?"
He couldn't use it yet, but as he lightly stroked the item he would soon wield, a change occurred in the Nameless Berserker's Battle Axe. Its appearance subtly shifted along with an inexplicable light.
More precisely, something like a tattoo appeared on the surface of the battle axe.
[Sealed Gale Battle Axe][Epic]
A battle axe of the gale whose power is sealed. The materials and creator are unknown.
-Attack Power: 3,200
-Durability: 6,000/6,000
-All skills of the [Berserker] class have 700% increased attack power
-Attack power increases by 70% when using Berserk
-Can be reused once per day regardless of aftereffects
-Can use [Gale Slash] three times per day
-Equip Requirement: Lv300
"......Whoa."
It wasn't just the appearance that had changed. The name, attack power, durability, and options were all enhanced or newly added.
Among them, two things stood out.
The 'Sealed' prefix and the special skill called 'Gale Slash'.
"So this is the sealed power?"
If the sealed version was this strong, just how powerful would the complete form be?
'No way, Legendary grade?'
Rokan had never seen a Legendary-grade item even in his previous life. He had heard rumors that the King of Genesis used one, but it was just hearsay, never confirmed or verified by the man himself.
"Wait, come to think of it......"
As he pondered the seal on the battle axe for a while, something else caught his eye.
The name Gale.
Hadn't he heard it somewhere before?
[Searching for Traces of the Gale][Quest]
You have found a trace of the gale that once scourged the world long ago. Find the remaining traces and carry on the gale's legacy.
-Completed Advanced Training Grounds (Complete)
-First to pass through the Undersea Tunnel (Complete)
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-Acquired Sealed Gale Battle Axe (Complete)
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"As expected."
Rokan hurriedly opened his quest window and confirmed his suspicions were correct.
The peculiar part was that he had skipped one of the mid-quests, probably because he had entered the Imperial Armory too early.
But since there were no changes to the quest, it didn't seem to be a problem.
"This just keeps getting more exciting."
It was amusing enough that the weapon he used in his previous life was a key part of this quest, but it was also intriguing that the one called 'Gale' had been a Berserker-class user.
And above all, he was immensely curious about what lay at the end of this quest with its insane conditions.
[Gale Slash]
Unleashes a sweeping attack around you accompanied by a powerful surge of fighting spirit wind.
This skill's attack power is applied equally based on stats during Berserk state.
In simple terms, Gale Slash was an upgraded version of Rokan's creation skill [Rampage]. It didn't activate Berserk simultaneously, but it was a ranged attack that could wipe out the surroundings with even greater power.
'With this, I can replace one creation skill.'
The moment he confirmed that, Rokan came up with a new creation skill. Once he hit level 300 and could wield this weapon, he figured he could achieve the same effect through skill chaining without needing Rampage.
Plus, after reaching level 300, it would create some pretty interesting combos.
"No hints, so tracking them down on purpose won't be easy, but I should aim to complete the quest if possible."
Along with some research on the one called Gale.
Carefully stowing away the Sealed Gale Battle Axe, Rokan headed straight to Taimura. More precisely, he went to the council in the war zone and picked up the human race quest.
"Thanks to you, there's been major progress in the research, they say. If there was something like that, you should've told me sooner......"
"I'm sorry. Next time, I'll make sure to tell His Majesty the Emperor that Councilor Carbon helped."
Rokan would have preferred to avoid Carbon a bit, but there was no helping it. As long as they weren't on a collision course, it was better to soothe his ego appropriately and steer the relationship in his favor.
But he didn't grovel like before. Carbon's title was only at the count level, after all.
Strip away the councilor title, and he was on the same level as Rokan.
If Rokan had attached himself to a marquis- or duke-level councilor instead, it would put Carbon in a tough spot. Perhaps because of that, he seemed a bit miffed but didn't scold him harshly.
"Good. Anyway, I understand your desire to fulfill our humans' long-cherished wish, so here's the final request."
[Find the Ancient Emperor's Relic][Quest]
Find the relic used by the ancient emperor. The deeper the affection tied to the item, the easier it will be to extract a fragment of his soul.
Restoring the extracted soul fragments will allow you to summon the ancient emperor's soul.
-Success Condition: Extract soul fragment from the ancient emperor's relic
-Success Reward: Massive Merit Points, Imperial Armory Entry Ticket, 100,000 Gold
"I'll grant you permission to enter his ruins. I don't know if you're confident in excavation, but bring back as many of his relics as possible from there. If you can extract a fragment of his soul there, the great undertaking will be complete."
"Understood."
Naturally, Rokan accepted gladly.
The emperor's tomb wasn't just a simple excavation site as Carbon described, but that didn't matter.
It would take time to find the emperor's relics as he intended, but the council's research team needed time too.
Analyzing the data Rokan provided and preparing for the ancient emperor's resurrection required various studies and material gathering.
'No point rushing; it'd just be material grinding anyway.'
If he took his time to prepare leisurely, other users would handle the minor material gathering in the meantime, so there was no reason to hurry.
No one could outpace his abnormal quest progression, no matter how much they rushed.
"Teleport, Regalia."
Having obtained everything he wanted, Rokan stepped onto the teleport magic circle again.
Regalia, in the conflict zone, was incredibly far from Taimura, so it required long-distance teleport fees, but it wasn't a burden for him after looting four territories.
Eager to check his new territory, Rokan paid the fee and teleported to Regalia.
"The new lord has arrived. All hands, attention!"
"Loyalty!"
The first to greet Rokan upon arrival were well-trained elite soldiers and knights. Being a conflict zone, not everyone could come out, but the turnout was still impressive.
"Welcome, my lord."
And one more person.
The Iron Wall Master Osram had come to greet Rokan.
But that didn't mean he was Rokan's subordinate.
He was a dispatched commander who only followed the emperor's orders, tasked with defending Regalia—a key stronghold in the conflict zone.
In fact, despite opportunities for others to become lord here, it had remained an imperial direct territory all this time because of Osram.
Who would want to take the lord position in a place with a master-level general who ignored their words and sometimes had more authority than the lord? Everyone preferred lording over lucrative, safe territories.
Thus, even though Osram, the rigid knight and general, didn't intend to undermine the lord's authority, he was someone everyone avoided.
"Pleased to meet you. I'm Count Rokan, the new lord of Regalia. Looking forward to working with you."
But Rokan greeted him very warmly.
A master-level ally at that. Why make an enemy when he could be utilized? If played right, even Rokan could hitch a proper ride.
He wasn't an ordinary master-level; he was a high master nearing grand master.
"Would you like to tour the territory first?"
"No. I'd like to hear about the front lines first. Could you explain, Sir Osram?"
"Of course."
That's why Rokan said things to win Osram's favor.
He could check the territory status via the territory management window from anywhere, so he chose to move while listening to his explanation.
Osram seemed pleased with Rokan's focus on the front lines over territory perks, smiling in satisfaction as he guided him. The briefing continued until late evening.
Anyone seeing it would think Osram was truly loyal to Rokan.
And it wasn't wrong—if Rokan set out for a righteous cause, Osram was ready to lay down his life to protect him.
Thus, Rokan continued building rapport with Osram late into the night.
"Time to move again."
The next morning, Rokan finished basic territory management and left Regalia. With daylight, the corrupted monsters would start moving again.
But Osram felt no disappointment—quite the opposite, he was deeply moved by Rokan.
[Regalia's walls expansion work has begun.]
[You have purchased new siege weapons for Regalia.]
[You have invited a dwarf workshop to Regalia. Equipment quality greatly improves.]
Before leaving, Rokan had poured a fortune into reinforcing the walls and equipment.
Not only that, he massively expanded soldiers and knights using the conscription system.
They wouldn't match the battle-hardened veterans, but Osram would handle that. Rokan had even heard him announce he'd train them personally.
It was an enormous sum, but Rokan could afford it.
[Acquired 4 Merit Points.]
[Acquired 6 Merit Points.]
[Acquired 4 Merit Points......]
The rewards for his investment came quickly. Every time Regalia's soldiers and knights slew enemies, Merit Points flowed to their lord, Rokan.
This was why the Merit Points needed for each title promotion skyrocketed.
As lord, he needed to leverage everything in the territory to farm Merit Points.
'But most people never use it properly.'
Even Rokan in his previous life had only started exploiting it properly later, too busy rampaging solo.
Savoring those satisfying notifications, Rokan resumed tracking the corrupted monsters. He easily swallowed two more villages.
The Fallen Wave's relentless advance hit a snag at the third city invasion.
It wasn't just a village but a city-scale area, and the Black Dragon Legion's users and NPCs had united with a new tactic.