Relentless Skeleton Onslaught
A single sharp edge grazed the Big Red Bear's thick hide.
Kagak!
The Big Red Bear, as if annoyed by the attack, casually swiped its paw, sending one mounted skeleton flying backward.
Accepting the fact as a given, the Big Red Bear turned its gaze to the other humans milling about nearby—only for another sensation to flare up behind its leg, in the exact same spot.
Kagak!
A mounted skeleton.
A creature identical to the previous one thrust its weapon forward.
Acceleration Thrust
It swiped its paw again to send the thing flying.
But then—
Acceleration Thrust!
Acceleration Thrust!
The same skeleton kept charging in, leaving scratches. Growing irritated by the persistent assault, the Big Red Bear let out a roar.
-------!
A massive blaze erupted outward in all directions. Now, with no one able to approach, the Big Red Bear basked in its own power, leisurely savoring the moment.
Kagak!
Incredibly, a mounted skeleton pierced straight through the explosion.
Acceleration Thrust
It swatted it away with a swipe.
Stomped it underfoot.
Smashed it with its body.
Overwhelmed it with raw power.
Yet Acceleration Thrust!
The identical skeleton was still charging.
Krwooooar!
It bellowed savagely, venting its frustration through every fiber of its being.
Smash it. Shatter it. Tear it apart.
Is this thing immortal?
Identical foes keep surging endlessly.
How many has it taken down already?
Truly, disgustingly tenacious.
Enough already!
Roaring, it swiped its paw once more. Looking around, it finally saw no more mounted skeletons.
Satisfied, it grinned—only for unmounted skeletons to approach now, pestering it with sword and shield.
Irritation turned to boiling rage.
That fury manifested as crimson energy coiling around the Big Red Bear's entire body.
It surged skyward, unleashing a rain of red.
Users struck by the crimson downpour fled in panic, desperately widening the distance from the Big Red Bear.
But the skeletons didn't flee. Even as bones not shielded by their shields melted from the red rain, they pressed on heedless of their lives, unleashing attacks.
Strong Strike
And the spot they targeted was the same as the mounted skeletons had hit before.
Strong Strike
Strong Strike
Twisting its body repeatedly to dispatch the skeletons several times over.
Krghhh.
A massive skeleton, rivaling the Big Red Bear in bulk, charged head-on.
Having twisted its upper body to deal with the rear-attacking skeletons, it couldn't fully block.
Kuung!
It tumbled across the ground with the giant skeleton. In that instant, something dark and orb-like burrowed into its body.
Mind-shattering agony—but it recovered swiftly.
Despairing collapse again, followed by rapid restoration to comfort.
The bizarre repetition made the Big Red Bear hesitate. Sword-and-shield skeletons, waiting at a distance, swarmed in at that moment.
Kirrik, kiririk!
Clinging to front and rear paws, they stabbed with swords in hand. The hide was tough, so the damage wasn't great, but the repeatedly targeted rear leg throbbed.
And then the giant skeleton's fist slammed right there.
The sturdy hide was pierced.
Pain surged with untapped strength.
As it tried to rise, the giant skeleton twisted its knuckle-like fist.
Krwooooar!
This time, it couldn't endure and roared.
Followed by surging humiliation.
Activating its third skill, Superhuman Explosion, violet light enveloped its body.
A casual shake of its body—
Pasasak.
The skeletons clinging to it exploded. The giant one staggered back but stood firm.
Feeling no threat, the Big Red Bear approached and swung its forepaw.
Lightning-fast strike.
Kwaduk.
The giant skeleton's neck flew off.
---------!
It bellowed a victory roar.
Now for the humans.
Kicking off the ground to crush the scattered prey in one go. Lowering its upper body and pushing with fore and hind paws—
Kwang, kwagwagwang!
Scorching heat seared its forepaw, freezing chill gripped its hind. Paralyzing poison dulled its body, sprouting vines restrained it.
Countless spells pinned the Big Red Bear—but only for a fleeting moment.
Kuung.
Slowed, but still moving its paws.
At peak power, it shoved forward, shattering the magical bindings instantly.
Like glass.
It ignored the ensuing bone rain.
Tung, tuung!
They merely bounced off its back.
Puk.
One arrow pierced.
Kwaaang!
Explosion and sharp pain.
Looking toward the source, a human was nocking another arrow.
More arrows flew, embedding across its body. Considerable pain again.
Its rage naturally shifted to that target.
Human...!
Closing the distance in a flash, it swung its forepaw.
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After being bathed in violet light, the Big Red Bear's movements changed.
"Whoa."
The summoned beasts melted away. Yerin's squirrels and Sung Min-woo's spirits followed suit, swarming in vain.
Only a few users managed real damage.
Mu-hyuk was among them, steadily pouring on attacks.
Storm, Powerful Arrow Shot
Storm, Rapid Fire
In that moment, it locked eyes on Mu-hyuk.
Aggro had shifted, apparently.
Wind Step
He tried to widen the distance, but it didn't go as planned. The violet-shrouded Big Red Bear was faster than expected.
"Hup!"
It was upon him in an instant.
Mu-hyuk twisted his body to barely evade the forepaw swing.
Fast...!
Startled, Mu-hyuk accelerated desperately.
Pababat.
Moving behind its back, he transformed his bow to sword, applied Storm, and prepared a cross-slash—only for blade-like winds to crash down from above.
Damn it!
He abandoned the attack and rolled across the ground.
Focus.
Attack was impossible; he concentrated solely on evasion. Thanks to that, Mu-hyuk ended up kiting it.
Ignorant users spamming skills mercifully pulled aggro their way.
Krwooooar!
Only after the Big Red Bear veered off did Mu-hyuk stop.
"Hoo..."
Sung Min-woo, Yerin, and Rudolph approached.
"You good?"
"Oppa, you okay?"
He nodded wearily.
Drained expression.
"What, weren't you kiting it?"
"No."
"Then?"
"I was just running for my life. Didn't wanna die."
"Whoa..."
Rudolph's face grew serious.
"That bad, hyung?"
"Yeah. Thought I was dead, for real."
This clash taught him something.
Be extra careful until that violet light fades.
"There's gotta be a time limit. Let's play it safe till then."
"Got it, oppa."
"Okay!"
"Sure thing."
Of course, he attacked occasionally.
Just enough not to draw aggro. If he slipped and did, he ordered Armor Archers or Armor Mages to unleash heavy hits.
Krwooooar!
Aggro-pulled summons died.
Storm
Storm landed perfectly, dealing damage and naturally boosting contribution.
Contribution has increased.
In the repetition, he checked rankings frequently.
Mu-hyuk was currently 893rd.
His companions ranked lower.
893rd (Mu-hyuk, Gangster Necromancer): 1,277 pts
939th (Rudolph, Untraceable Archer): 1,039 pts
1001st (Steel Fist, Spirit Fighter): 941 pts
1241st (Yerin, Enhanced Tamer): 889 pts
Top rankers had been steadily building points since the boss spawn—at least 30 minutes ago.
For four who joined late, reaching this far was impressive. No summons left now, and playing safe meant gradual drops, but Mu-hyuk stayed calm.
It's fine. Still early.
He needed time to resummon skeletons anyway.
Climb slowly.
By then, enough time had passed; the violet light faded from the Big Red Bear. Skeleton summon cooldown refreshed.
"Summon."
Time to torment the Big Red Bear again.
Charge.
Armor Cavalry led, followed by Armor Knights and Giant Cyclops.
Kugugung.
Leading Armor Cavalry arrived amid dust, thrusting its lance.
Acceleration Thrust
The Big Red Bear dodged easily and counterattacked. The sturdy bone armor crumpled; HP plummeted.
Chasing the dismounted cavalryman, it stomped several times.
Armor Knight 7 has been reverse summoned.
HP hit zero and vanished.
Acceleration Thrust
Seizing the gap, another Armor Cavalry targeted the rear leg.
Krwooooar!
Twisting, the Big Red Bear slashed with its forepaw.
The Armor Cavalry fell from its mount again, but it couldn't pursue this time. Another Armor Knight attacked—rear leg, same spot.
Identical.
Exactly like the infuriating pattern from before. But driven more by instinct than reason, the Big Red Bear failed to notice, roaring with irritation and fury as it unleashed ceaseless attacks.
Definitely stronger.
Mu-hyuk furrowed his brow and sent Armor Archers and Armor Mages forward.
All Armor Cavalry gone; Giant Cyclops and Armor Knights pestered it while Archers and Mages closed in, readying attacks.
Armor Knight 2 has been reverse summoned.
Armor Knight 11 has been reverse summoned.