Chapter 52
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 52
Chapter Title: The Knight's Oath
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Epic.
An expression used to mean heroic, it was the third-highest grade within Wonderland.
The third in the item grade hierarchy of Normal, Rare, Epic, Unique, and Legendary.
omg i got an epic item today
First epic drop in 495 days, congrats to me
The vast majority of players in Wonderland were stuck at the Epic grade.
This was because, from the Epic tier onward, the drop rate plummeted, causing their gold value to skyrocket.
Considering that a level 30 Rare item sold for 100 gold on the auction house, that said it all.
Ting!
You have acquired Elder Trent's Spirit Earrings (Epic).
You have acquired Elder Trent's Sword Belt (Epic).
Yuhyeon's eyes trembled as he stared at the notifications.
No way
Now accustomed to Wonderland, Yuhyeon understood their value.
He knew just how significant his acquisitions were.
Hadn't Sangcheol been praying every day just to get a Rare item?
And I got two Epics.
He had obtained two items of such incredible value.
Not just one, but two!
What kind of items are they?
Yuhyeon swallowed hard and inspected the items.
Ting!
You have acquired Elder Trent's Spirit Earrings (Epic).
- Level Requirement: 20
- All Stats 15
- Attack Speed 5
- 10 damage reduction when facing Trent-type monsters
- Special Effect 1: All Stats 10 when 2 set items are equipped
- Special Effect 2: ??? when 3 set items are equipped
The Skeleton Knight's Ring was amazing, but this is
Yuhyeon blinked.
To think a single item gives a 15 boost to all stats.
On top of that, equipping the set items would add another 10 stats.
Assuming one point was allocated to each stat per level, this was equivalent to leveling up 25 times.
You have acquired Elder Trent's Sword Belt (Epic).
- Level Requirement: 20
- Attack Power 20
- Attack Speed 5
- Quick Draw Cast Time -10
- Special Effect 1: All Stats 10 when 2 set items are equipped
- Special Effect 2: ??? when 3 set items are equipped
An accessory gives 20 Attack Power?
Was it because it was an Epic item?
The Bastard Sword I got from Gessin had 30 Attack Power.
In contrast, the sword belt was, quite literally, an accessory.
Considering it was auxiliary equipment, the number attached to it was astonishingly high.
This was even more true when factoring in the All Stats increase from the set bonus.
But there are three items in the set, right?
Yuhyeons eyes narrowed.
And the effect is just question marks.
It seemed the greatest effect would be revealed when all three were equipped.
Just as Yuhyeon was pondering this
Yuhyeon-nim.
Cedric, having composed himself, approached and spoke to him.
Please, accept this.
What Cedric held out was none other than a hat.
A leather hat with a leaf stuck in it, hardly fitting for a knight in armor.
What is this?
Yuhyeon looked at him with a puzzled expression.
It is a reward from the Trents remains.
Cedric replied with a gentle smile.
Without you, I never would have received this reward. No, forget the reward, I never would have even been able to defeat the Trent. It was an opponent far beyond my capabilities.
This was the unvarnished truth.
A black-grade monster, renowned as the strongest among elites. If not for Yuhyeon-nim, the one lying defeated over there would have been me, not the Trent.
It was standard procedure to be accompanied by a Knight Captain when subjugating a black-grade monster.
That was how powerful they wererequiring the knight orders top fighting force to ensure a successful subjugation.
If not for your helping hand, I would not have come here. And without your performance, I would not have found the courage.
The fact that a knight suffering from trauma could be dispatched, and that he could overcome that trauma
It was all thanks to Yuhyeon.
This is a gift for you.
Ting!
The mercenary Intermediate Knight: Cedric has offered you a trade.
Would you like to receive the Elder Trent's Deep Forest Hat?
He wants to give me a gift.
It was the first time he had ever received a gift from an NPC.
But for Yuhyeon, Cedric's sentiment was more than enough.
No, on the contrary, I wouldn't have been able to defeat the Trent without you, Cedric.
This was also his sincere feeling.
That item is the rightful reward for you, who fought with your life on the line.
All he had done for Cedric was offer a small helping hand.
Just like Sangcheol did for me.
Composing a song for him and performing it were all part of that.
So that he, like himself, could open up new possibilities and move forward.
Just seeing Cedric overcome his despair and rise again was enough.
And yet.
Please, you must take it.
Cedric said emphatically.
You have already given me so much.
Pardon?
You helped me to dream again. Yuhyeon-nim, you have given me a gift so great it cannot be priced.
He let out a small smile.
Besides, when would I ever have a use for a hat like this? This is an item that would suit a bard like you, Yuhyeon-nim. And from the looks of it, youre handsome enough to pull it off well.
What a knight like him should be wearing was a helmet, not a leather hat.
In that sense, too, it was only right for Yuhyeon to take the item.
So please, accept it.
Yuhyeon was not so clueless as to miss that this was said to lessen his burden.
But with Cedric insisting so strongly, refusing was not an option either.
Cedric in that case, I will gratefully accept.
As Yuhyeons hand closed around the hat Cedric offered
Ting!
You have acquired Elder Trent's Spirit Feather Hat (Unique).
A cheerful sound accompanied the notification window that popped up.
It came with an item of the astounding Unique grade.
Uh, uhh
Yuhyeons eyes slowly blinked as he stared at the hat.
His expression was one of someone unsure if what was happening was a dream or reality.
Haha, Im sure it will suit you well. Why dont you try it on?
With a dazed look, Yuhyeon equipped the hat.
Elder Trent's Spirit Feather Hat (Unique)
- Level Requirement: 20
- Max HP 500
- Skill Cooldown Reduction -10
- Vision Range 15
- Movement Speed 7
- Special Effect 1: All Stats 10 when 2 set items are equipped
!!
Yuhyeons eyes widened as he read the leather hats abilities.
Vision range, movement speed, skill cooldown reduction
It wasnt an item that gave a straightforward stat boost, but it was packed with options that were helpful in combat.
My steps feel lighter, and I can see farther.
Most importantly, the effect was immediately palpable.
He could now walk faster and see further.
As if that weren't enough
Ting!
You have equipped all 3 pieces of the Elder Trent's Spirit set.
A hidden condition of the set item has been discovered.
Along with the notification that the set was complete, a soft whispering sound was heard.
- Special Effect 2 (NEW!): You can now use the Elder Trent's special skill, Wood Spirit's Recovery.
Wood Spirit's Recovery: Fully restores HP and increases Attack Power and Attack Speed by 1.5 times for 5 minutes.
N-no way. I can use the skill the Elder Trent used?
And it was the Elder Trents special technique that had pushed him and Cedric to the brink of death.
An incredible skill that fully restored health and boosted destructive power by 1.5 times!
Are you pleased with it?
Cedric asked with a gentle smile.
Haha
Yuhyeon let out a hollow laugh.
He had just obtained the special skill of a top-tier elite boss.
To be asked if he was pleased with it he could only give the most obvious answer.
Im very pleased. This is the best gift ever.
It was a moment when a small act of kindness returned to him as the greatest gift.
A moment when he obtained a priceless reward that money couldn't buy.
Cedrics growth, and a Unique item like this. This moment has brought me such precious things.
He felt that this time spent with Cedric would be a memory he would cherish forever.
The time they shared would remain a very happy memory.
Just as Yuhyeon was about to give a slight bow
Cedric, thank you so much
Cedric bowed so deeply his back nearly folded in half and exclaimed.
Yuhyeon-nim, from this day forward, may I serve you as my benefactor!
Overcoming his trauma and once again dreaming of being a knight.
Shedding the stigma of his past and defending his honor as a knight.
All of it was possible because Yuhyeon was there.
Ting!
Your favorability has greatly increased.
Cedric's favorability has surpassed the maximum and evolved into Loyalty!
I serve another. However, if you ever wish it, Yuhyeon-nim, I will step forward to help you in any situation.
Cedric casts Knight's Oath on you.
He will be loyal not only to his lord but to you as well, and he will rush to your side wherever you need help.
Cedric spoke with conviction.
I will protect you, Yuhyeon-nim, even if it costs me my life. And for that day, I will become stronger than I am now.
It was the moment he received an oath that was more precious than life itself to a knight.
All Yuhyeon could offer Cedric in return was his heartfelt support.
I will pray for you, too. That you may achieve your dream, Cedric.
Rumble!
Rumble, ruuumble!
The sound of the dungeons stone walls collapsing echoed in their ears.
Oh dear, it seems our time is up. Shall we head outside first?
Yes, lets!
Having finished their preparations, Yuhyeon and Cedric hurried toward the exit.
Clomp, clomp, clank, clank!
Their footsteps were remarkably lighter than when they had entered.
It was a truly perfect moment.
A knight who overcame his trauma, the completion of his first hidden quest, and the appearance of a set item.
The process couldn't have been more successful, which was why their steps felt so light.
But Yuhyeon didn't know yet.
Ting!
The Hard Elder Trent Dungeon has been cleared.
Calculating dungeon clear time.
Calculating clear time.
That the rewards left for him were not yet over.
Calculation complete!
And that because of this dungeon clear
The Time Attack Ranking has been updated!
A new history was about to be written.
Right here, in Wonderland.