My skin is tingling.
This reminds me of the first time I faced a Shell Knight, or when I faced the assistant instructor that would teach me techniques in that martial arts school.
Top class warriors have a special air to them regardless of their level, and this one is no exception.
“True Appraisal.”
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Name：Goblin Hero – Gadaga (unique boss)
Agility：800
Intelligence： 600
Luck：None
Equipment: Goblin hero sword, goblin hero shield, goblin hero armor
Skills: Great Strength III, Super Strength III, Asura II, Fast Run III, Swift III, Blink II, Iron Wall III, Rampart III, Adamantine Body II, Command III, Martial Arts Lv2, Grappling Lv2, Swordsmanship Lv4, Spear Techniques Lv3, Shield Techniques Lv3, Regal Pressure III, Duel III
Drops: Random box, random equipment
Magic stone: Max
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“…I haven’t seen one this strong in a while.”
It looks tough, and it feels like I’ll have trouble with it, but I have Enki and my partners. I’m sure it will work out. I hold up my weapons, and step forward… But then the Goblin Hero points at me and opens its mouth.
“Did you… Awaken me?”
““““!?””””
It spoke!?
“I am, Goblin Hero Gadaga. Challenge you to Duel!”
I feel my strength slipping from within me, and then the scenery in front of me changes.
“W-what?”
It looks like the goblin settlement where it spawned, but… Did I teleport?
I feel like the distance between us shrunk by about five meters, but I don’t think that’s what’s making the pressure I’m feeling even more intense. I think it’s related to that feeling of strength leaving my body.
I carefully take some distance, and check its stats again.
“…True Appraisal.”
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Name：Goblin Hero – Gadaga (unique boss)
Agility：800 (+160)
Intelligence： 600 (+120)
Luck：None
Equipment: Goblin hero sword, goblin hero shield, goblin hero armor
Skills: Great Strength III, Super Strength III, Asura II, Fast Run III, Swift III, Blink II, Iron Wall III, Rampart III, Adamantine Body II, Command III, Martial Arts Lv2, Grappling Lv2, Swordsmanship Lv4, Spear Techniques Lv3, Shield Techniques Lv3, Regal Pressure III, Duel III
Drops: Random box, random equipment
Magic stone: Max
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Its stats went up by twenty percent? But there’s nothing else around here with Command.
I carefully open the map, and sure enough, this monster is the only red dot here. Conversely, there are several white dots behind me. Those white dots are…
‘Bam.’
My back hits something.
I fearfully look back, and see a half invisible wall, with my dear partners on the other side.
“Everyone!?”
“…!”
“…!!”
They’re yelling and banging on the wall, but I practically can’t hear them. They’re so close, but it’s like I’m cut off from their world.
It feels like a transparent wall was erected around the settlement. A field to stop anyone from interfering.
“Gugege. You, strong. Even with no strengthening, even made weaker, still stronger, than me.”
“Made weaker? Wait…”
I feel like I know what it means. I felt myself get weaker when I was moved through this space.
I check my stats, and…
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Name：Shouta Amachi
Physical Strength：2937 (+3658) (-735)
Dexterity：2925 (+3676) (-739)
Constitution：2832 (+3525) (-708)
Agility：3000 (+3735) (-750)
Magic Energy：2911 (+3626) (-728)
Intelligence： 2976 (+3707) (-744)
Luck：3982
Skills: Level Gacha, True Appraisal Lv3, Appraisal Camouflage Lv2, Automatic Mapping III, Hawk Eye II, Perception Strengthening, Adamantine Armor III, Physical Super Strengthening Lv2, Physical Resistance V, Great Strength III (2/3), Super Strength IV, Asura, Adamantine Strength II, Fast Run IV, Swift IV, Iron Wall III (2/3), Rampart III (2/3), Adamantine Body, Adamantine Wall II, Command III, Foresight II (1/3), See Through, Danger Detection, Dual Wielding II, Martial Arts LvMAX, Grappling Lv6, Swordsmanship Lv5, Spear Techniques Lv8, Archery Lv3, Assassination LvMAX, Hunter Heart Lv3, Jump Lv2, Night Vision, Impact, Armor Pierce, Shukuchi, Stealthy Step, Riding (1/3), Echolocation, Magic Energy Orientation, Psychokinesis Lv1 Elemental Magic Lv3, Spatial Magic Lv1, Bubble Magic Lv1, Water Current Control Lv3, Sand Control Lv4, Healing Magic Lv1, Aurora Magic Lv4, Dusk Magic Lv2, Chaos Magic Lv2, Magic Energy Super Recovery Lv2, Magic Energy Transfer II, Power Charge II, Destructive Wisdom (1/3), Wisdom of Sorcery, Fire Engraving, Wind Engraving, Water Engraving, Regal Pressure III, Magic Stone Control (1/3), Weakening, Skill Compression (1/3)
Combat Arts Skill: Crimson Sword, Purple Lightning Arrow
Administrator keys: 525 (1), 525 (2), 810 (1), 810 (2 (1/2)), 777
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Not only was Command completely nullified, I lost twenty percent of my stats…!?
Is it the Duel it mentioned? An effect of Regal Pressure III? As a result, I’ve been forced into a one on one, it got buffed, and I got debuffed. This isn’t fair.
This is a really bad skill for someone who has gotten used to fighting rare monsters with a group.
“…Ahh. I have to do it.”
I steel my resolve.
“Are you, ready?”
“Yes. Come to think of it, I haven’t fought a strong opponent by myself in a while!”
I unsheathe my swords, activate Crimson Blade, and clad myself in Adamantine Armor III. I also make sure I have the presence of mind to be able to cast Magic Missile and Air Walk anytime I want.
“I’m gonna come at you with all I have and take you down.”
“Gegyagya! Come, human!”
The battle is starting.
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Dexterity：2925 (+3676) (-739)*
theres an extra plus sign on this parenthesis
I bet Shouta should win this duel. Thanks for the treat.
So i guess 9999 is the cap that will require Limit Break to cross.