Chapter 78
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 78
Chapter Title: The Explorer's Skill
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Yuhyeon slowly opened his eyes.
Hmm.
He took a deep breath through his nose, filling his lungs with a crisp air that was hard to find in the real world.
...Did I get here too early?
Looking around, he saw that no one else was at the meeting spot yet.
Maybe I should check my equipment while I wait.
There were still about ten minutes until he was supposed to meet his party members.
Yuhyeon decided to check his equipment for the first time in a while and opened his inventory.
Ding!
Currently Equipped Gear
Head: Elder Treant's Spirit Feather Hat (Unique)
Armor: Beginner's Tunic
Weapon: Gessin's Bastard Sword (Epic)
Earrings: Elder Treant's Spirit Earrings (Epic)
Ring: Skeleton Knight's Ring (Epic)
Accessory (1): Elder Treant's Spirit Sword Belt (Epic)
Accessory (2): Conductor of Melody's Violin Bow (Legendary)
Instrument: Recorder, F-Hole
Spectacular.
A soft, satisfied smile spread across Yuhyeon's face.
He was already decked out in Epic and Unique items, and now he had new gear on top of that.
The S-rank instrument 'F-Hole' and the Legendary-grade violin bow.
I'm curious about how to use the bow.
Yuhyeon lightly gripped the violin bow tucked into his belt.
Ding!
Conductor of Melody's Violin Bow (Legendary)
- Level Requirement: None
- Attack Power 50
- Special Effect 1: (Option cannot be viewed)
- Special Effect 2: (Option cannot be viewed)
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Description: A violin bow repaired by Gessin. It boasts high durability, elasticity, and exceptional craftsmanship, a culmination of his expertise. The remaining options can be viewed once bow hair is attached.
Just holding it, I can feel its quality...
Judging by the description, it seemed there would be no problem using it as a weapon.
After all, Gessin himself had said it had 'the strength to be used as a weapon without issue.'
Using a bow as a substitute for a sword.
But the idea of using the bow as a weapon didn't quite sit right with Yuhyeon.
He had spent his whole life using it as a tool for playing the violin.
The tip is sharp, so maybe I could slash with it? Or thrust?
Just how was he supposed to use this with swordsmanship?
After a moment of thought, Yuhyeon swung it lightly, as if handling a sword.
Swish!
A crisp sound, like a thin blade cutting through the air, echoed out.
Ding!
You have obtained a hint for Bow Swordsmanship!
Upon satisfying certain conditions, you can learn the 'Skill: Bow Swordsmanship'!
...Huh?
Yuhyeon's eyes narrowed slightly.
Bow Swordsmanship?
Just like when he had gotten the hint for Wind Step, he had now received a hint for Bow Swordsmanship.
You can really use it as a sword?
It was surprising that the bow could be used as a sword, but even more surprising was that he had received another skill hint.
...It was the same with Wind Step. I wonder if I can get skill hints by meeting specific conditions.
Although he hadn't learned the official skill, just getting the hint was an encouraging result.
It meant that the day might come when he could use the bow as a substitute for a sword.
I'm curious. What kind of swordsmanship can I even perform with a bow?
But his curiosity didn't end there.
What on earth are the special effects?
For now, the only stat he could confirm was the 50 additional attack power when equipped.
His attack power increased just by wearing it; he couldn't imagine how amazing the special effects attached to it would be.
Maybe he'd get his answer once he received the bow hair from Captain Marina.
Well, I'll find out in due time.
As Yuhyeon mused to himself.
What is it you'll be finding out?
A man's voice suddenly sounded near his ear.
Startled, Yuhyeon instinctively took a step back.
Whoa, you scared me!
It was the party leader, Kain.
Phew... It's you, Kain.
Haha, what were you looking at so intently?
Ah, I was just looking at an item I got recently.
Yuhyeon said evasively, looking at Kain.
Oh, Kain. You look a little different, by the way.
Kain looked quite different from how he had the day before.
His old, worn safari outfit was now neatly pressed, and he had some new accessories he hadn't been wearing before.
He laughed cheerfully, pleased that someone had noticed his changes.
As a matter of fact, I came here after upgrading my specs a bit before the quest. You've got a good eye.
Upgrading one's specs was, after all, a point of pride for any gamer.
It was similar to the feeling of wanting to show off a new car or a new designer bag.
This was especially true since he had made a big decision and purchased an Epic-grade item.
I was looking for a piece of gear with two sockets, and I was lucky enough to find a piece of clothing with two sockets and a movement speed option. I bought it on the spot without a second thought.
Kain said proudly.
Hehe, it gives a whole 9 percent movement speed!
Nine percent?
That meant it had a 2 percent higher option than Yuhyeon's Treant gear.
How much did you pay for it?
Prepare to be amazed. 700 gold, 700 gold! As you know, this kind of item can go for up to 1000 when it's expensive, so I basically got it for a steal.
For a moment, Yuhyeon's eyes widened.
...700 gold?
The cost-effectiveness is insane, right? Honestly, it's a bargain just for the movement speed option alone, but it even has two sockets on top of that, hehe.
Kain said with a silly grin.
Having bought an expensive item for nearly half price, he couldn't help but be in a good mood.
But Yuhyeon was surprised for a different reason.
Movement speed options are that expensive?
Among the options that could be attached to gear, the one considered the best was undoubtedly 'All Stats Increase'.
Yet Kain was saying that paying 700 gold just for the movement speed option was a bargain.
Then how much is my gear worth?
Yuhyeon's gear had 2 less movement speed than Kain's.
However, it had an 'All Stats Increase' that couldn't even be compared to two sockets.
Plus, as a set effect, he could use the Treant's special skill, 'Wood Spirit's Recovery'.
At least 1000 gold? Or maybe more?
He couldn't begin to guess how much it would be worth if converted to a price.
He had no intention of selling the gear since he'd received it from Cedric, but he suddenly became curious about its value.
I should ask Ned when I get back.
But having heard the price from Kain, he couldn't help but want to find out.
As soon as he returned to town, he would have to ask Ned, the high-end manager at the auction house.
It was then.
Hellooo! Have you been waiting long?
Yunaring, who had concealed her presence and approached quietly, suddenly jumped in and spoke.
Ah, Yunaring, you're here.
Aw, what's this? I was trying to surprise you. No fun.
Having been caught off guard once before, Yuhyeon wasn't about to be fooled a second time.
Hmm? By the way, Yunaring, you seem a little different too...
Yuhyeon's eyes narrowed as he looked at Yunaring.
There was a subtle difference in her aura from yesterday; something had definitely changed.
It's not your clothes... your weapon? Did you change your weapon?
Whoa, no way!
Yunaring asked back, her eyes wide.
How did you notice that? The appearance is identical to my old gear.
The only differences from her previous gear were a small pattern and some embroidery on the hilt.
I saw the pattern and embroidery that weren't there before.
...You really saw that?
She stared at Yuhyeon with a look of disbelief.
Are you perhaps Mongolian?
Otherwise, it was hard to comprehend such absurdly good eyesight.
...Is it that big of a deal? I just said it because I saw it.
Yuhyeon had grown up hearing that his senses were exceptionally sharp.
Compared to others, his eyesight was better, his hearing was more developed, and even his sense of smell was more sensitive.
He had been asked if he was Mongolian dozens of times already.
Though, that's a question I used to hear in my childhood.
Of course, this was the first time he'd heard it as an adult.
Putting that aside. It doesn't look like you've changed much, Yuhyeon.
Yuhyeon replied calmly to Yunaring's question.
I just bought potions. I used a lot of them in the last battle.
He was already well-equipped with Epic and Unique gear, so there wasn't really anything to change.
To upgrade to a higher grade, he would need at least Legendary-grade items...
A single Legendary piece costs over 2,000 gold at a minimum. I'd go bankrupt trying to get a full set.
Even at a minimal estimate, equipping every slot would cost a fortune.
It was an amount that no one short of being incredibly wealthy could easily afford.
Yuhyeon looked at Kain and Yunaring.
Well then.
He felt they had exchanged enough pleasantries and that it was about time to set off.
They had been standing here for over thirty minutes, and his body was getting antsy.
Shall we get going?
On the path to the tribe.
According to my research, the Golden Goblins are monsters known for being extremely cunning.
Yuhyeon briefed his party members on the information he had found in a guide last night.
Their individual combat strength isn't high, but they're quite intelligent and apparently set traps all over the place.
The Golden Goblin tribe was rumored to be one of the most cunning among all goblin species.
At level 30, the traps are powerful enough to leave you in a near-death state if you fall into one.
Pits over ten meters deep, booby traps that explode three seconds after being stepped on, and so on.
He had heard they were powerful enough to put anyone but a decent tank in a near-death state instantly.
Oh, it seems you've studied the guide! Do you know how to detect the traps, then?
Just detecting them, yes.
Yuhyeon recalled the method from the guide and gently placed his hand on the ground.
It said to look for uneven or artificially disturbed ground.
Normally, traps could be dealt with using the Rogue-class skills 'Detect' and 'Disarm Trap'.
In a situation like this, without a rogue, they had to check the ground manually.
Then how do you plan to disarm them?
However, simply finding the traps didn't immediately solve the problem.
Yuhyeon didn't have the ability to disarm them.
I heard that avoiding them is the best option. Though it will take a long time.
He'd heard that without the skill, it took an average of around five hours to navigate around the traps.
This was one of the reasons why bounty quests took so long.
Kain nodded in agreement.
This is why Rogue-class jobs are considered essential for bounty quests. It's for a similar reason that this quest has lost its popularity.
That was why bounty quests, which gave more experience and gold than dungeons, had fallen out of favor.
Players would rather spend that time running a dungeon twice.
You can tell how unpopular it's become just by seeing that the guide hasn't been updated in a year.
There was a time when this quest was considered essential, but nowadays, people would ask why you'd go out of your way to suffer through it.
I came here with a purpose, but...
Kain had come here for a different reason, but without a clear objective, there was no reason to bother with a quest like this.
Hehe, looks like we'll be camping out again today, huh? There's no way there's an inn around here.
Yunaring shivered as if just the thought of it was dreadful.
Ugh, camping. I'd rather log out.
You hate camping that much?
There are so many mosquitoes in the forest! I know it's a realistic game, but they didn't need to implement that...
Just as there were players like Yuhyeon who had no problem with camping, there were also players like her who absolutely couldn't stand it.
Hehe, now that you mention it, it kinda makes me want to camp.
Kain chuckled, looking at Yunaring.
Of course, that won't happen.
He shrugged as he spoke.
Huh? What do you mean, it won't happen?
I have it. The Disarm Trap skill.
What?
Wasn't the Disarm Trap skill something only the Rogue class could get?
Yuhyeon looked at Kain with a bewildered expression.
Isn't that a skill only Rogue-class jobs can learn?
What did I say my class was at the beginning?
...Ah, don't tell me!
Kain said with a smirk.
Yep, Explorer.
The Epic-grade class, Explorer.
I told you, didn't I? As long as I meet the conditions, I can learn any skill.
It was the only class in Wonderland that could learn the skills of every job.