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**Chapter 350: One Against Ten Thousand**
Shadow's Wrath Heavy Belt
Defense: 16
Durability: 24-24
Required Strength: 45
Required Level: 24
+50% Enhanced Defense
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
+8 Strength
+10 Dexterity
+10 Maximum Stamina
Fire Resistance +21%
Poison Resistance +18%
Attacker Takes Damage 5
In terms of Stats, this Rare Heavy Belt is definitely not inferior to a Unique Sash, especially the +10 Maximum Stamina Stat. In Reality, Stamina isn't something consumed just by running like in a Game; it's a hidden Vitality Stat that truly provides more sustained combat ability.
Of course, it can't be said that this Rare Heavy Belt is necessarily better than the Unique Sash; it depends on individual needs. The Unique Sash is suitable for the Sorceress Class, not only adding a valuable 30 Mana but also having the super Stat of Mana Regeneration which speeds up Mana Recovery Rate. The Rare Heavy Belt, however, has a Strength Requirement of 45 points, clearly making it unsuitable for Sorceresses to wear, and its Stats are more geared towards Melee Professions.
For us Druids, who are half-Melee, half-Sorceress, and half-Summoner, choosing which one is indeed a problem. I looked left and right, and quickly made a decision—my current one is still better. After all, I already have enough Mana.
"Little Molly, you can use this for now." After playing with it in my hand for a while, I suddenly handed the Unique Sash to Three-No Princess In Front of me.
"..."
Looking Incredulous at the Sash glowing with Dark Gold Item In Front of her, and then seeing that the other party didn't seem to be making a Joke, Marissa was a little stunned: Really... really giving it to me... a Unique Item, a Unique Item that not many people in the entire First World possess...
"But it's only temporary. Once Velas and the others are Class-Changed Ones later, it will need to be redistributed, understand, Little Squirt?"
Seeing Three-No Princess's adorable, dazed look, I couldn't resist pinching her little cheek through her Veil. Afraid she wouldn't show Acceptance, I added, "Once Velas and the others are Class-Changed Ones, will we still worry about not finding good Equipment?" Speaking of which, it's quite a coincidence. Although all three of them are Sorceresses, Sarah is Fire Element, Velas is Lightning Element, and Marissa is Cold Element. Together, they just happen to combine into a Wizard's Three-Element Magic. Their combined firepower won't be underestimated in the future.
As for why I didn't give it to Little Ghost, it's certainly not because I'm biased, but because Little Ghost doesn't need it. Her current Equipment isn't bad, and in times of Danger, she can quickly hide inside the Necklace. Giving this Unique Sash to her wouldn't have much effect either.
As for the issue of Mana, there's even less to say. A Cleric's Mana Cost is inherently less than a Sorceress's, and Little Ghost has almost entirely put points into Mana. At just Level 13, her Mana has reached a terrifying Stat Value of nearly 400 points. Do you think she still needs Equipment that adds Mana?
Almost forcefully stuffing the Sash into her hand, I was just about to open a Town Portal Scroll. I planned to leave before the Spider Army that went out hunting returned, and go back to turn in the Quest. But before I could open the Scroll, I suddenly slapped my Brain—how could I be so stupid? Isn't this a perfect opportunity? What could be simpler for Grinding Monsters than blocking the Cave Opening before they come back?
"Oh oh oh—Little Guy, let's charge!!"
I scooped up Three-No Princess, who was still staring blankly at the Unique Sash, and charged towards the Cave we came from, roaring with Presence. This was a race against time. Either I blocked the Spider Army's Cave Opening first, or the Spider Army would trap me inside the Cave first.
"Ahhh—"
Snorting all the way, I ran with all my might. Damn it, it's all because this Cave is too narrow. Otherwise, with Light Snow here, I wouldn't need to run myself. And at this moment, Three-No Princess also started causing trouble. A warm, damp Aura hit my neck, and before I could realize what was happening, she bit down hard.
Wah wah. What kind of things are you learning, you Little Bastard? Why are you learning Little Ghost's bad habits? I just gave you a Unique Sash, didn't I? Not giving me a kiss is one thing, but biting me?
After leaving a row of deep Teeth marks on it, Marissa finally let go of her little mouth, licking her cherry lips as if still wanting more. Little Ghost, flying beside us, saw someone running while looking flustered and exasperated, and couldn't help but giggle. Xiao Fan, that idiot, doesn't understand a girl's Intent at all.
"Little Molly, I'll teach you how to bite later." She reached out and stroked Marissa's little Brain as if petting a Pet.
"Don't you dare teach her!!"
A shrill Roar immediately echoed through the Cave.
"Second one on the left..."
"Right in the middle..."
Fortunately, Three-No Princess seemed Content/Satisfied with just one bite. Back to her normal self, she was now pointing the way forward for me, a Directionally Challenged Person. Under my full sprint, in less than an hour, a small bright spot carrying the dawn of Hope appeared ahead. Roar roar, we finally made it! I burst out of the Cave in one breath, gulping down the fresh Air, feeling that the Sky today was especially vast.
But it wasn't over yet. Since there was still Time, I might as well put in a little more Effort. After catching my breath, I measured the oval Opening, about five or six meters wide and three or four meters high. Then, I moved several Boulders from nearby, blocking more than half of the Opening, leaving a width of less than two meters. This way, the Opening could only accommodate a maximum of two Big Spiders entering at the same time, and they would have to stack on top of each other to get in. Imagining the scene of those Spiders forming a human pyramid, I couldn't help but chuckle to myself.
After getting everything ready, I squatted near the Cave, basking in the Sun. Just as the Sun was setting halfway down the mountain, the Earth suddenly began to hum and Vibrate. My heart tensed, and I quickly scurried back into the Cave.
The Vibration grew stronger and stronger. Before long, a "carpet" composed of red and green spread from the horizon, gradually covering the entire Earth. Looking out, my Line of Sight was composed of the Blue Sky and the Earth covered by the red and green "carpet".
Seeing the ocean of Spiders surging forward like a tide below, I was deeply Shocked. I had only seen this kind of Scene during the Monster Attack on the Rogue Encampment. A massive Team composed of tens of thousands of Giant Spiders—only those who have truly seen it can Experience that overwhelming Presence, like a swarm of locusts passing through.
I had a Feeling I might have bitten off more than I could chew. Subconsciously, I swung the Weapon in my hand. Would I become the first Adventurer to be exhausted to Death by Monsters?
"Screech—"
The Giant Spiders, returning full and satisfied, saw their own Cave Opening blocked and sensed the Aura of Humans inside. One by one, they immediately shrieked with indignation, waving a pair of blade-like forelegs. Their six hairy segmented legs rapidly intertwined, and their Table-sized Bodies instantly accelerated, pressing forward everywhere.
"Rumble—"
Streaks of Volcano erupted from the suddenly cracked Ground, each taking the Life of several Spiders. But this Damage was just a tickle to the Spider Army, which numbered in the tens of thousands. The Death of their companions didn't make them retreat; instead, it ignited their ferocity. One by one, they gnashed their terrifying Tusks and charged forward with shrieks of Wrath.
1 vs 10000+, officially begins.
Hack, retract, Hack. Retract...
Constantly and mechanically repeating these two Movements, I don't know how much Time has passed. My Eyes were dyed green by the splashing green Liquid, and my Line of Sight became blurry. As long as a Figure moved In Front of my Eyes, I would immediately thrust my Weapon forward. Corpses fell one after another, and then others rushed up. When I got tired of Hacking, I switched to Thrusting with the Spear. When I got tired of Thrusting, I switched to knocking with the Wooden Club. When my hands got tired, Light Snow and the others took over. I no longer cared about the green Liquid and severed limbs all over the Ground. I just sat down on my Buttocks like that. My Body was already dyed green by blood. What was there left to fear?
Only In Front of tens of thousands of Enemies did I realize how fragile low-Tier Magic was. Unless it was Tier 5, Tier 6, or complex large-area Attack Magic, any Magic seemed too pale and powerless In Front of such a vast Quantity.
"Master, behind us."
Three-No Princess, whose Clothes were also covered in that disgusting green liquid, suddenly reminded me in a slightly hurried Tone. She used her last bit of Mana to condense three Ice Arrows, which then split into nine and shot towards the depths of the Cave behind us.
Looking back, damn it, these Spiders somehow found a Method to enter the Cave. They had gotten behind us! Thinking about how even a cunning rabbit has three burrows, it wasn't strange for this Cave to have other Entrances. We were supposed to be choking the Enemy's Throat, but now we were the ones surrounded. What a miscalculation! I spat out a mouthful of green saliva stuck to my lips, and a sickly smell immediately spread from deep within my Throat.
"Xiao Er, Little Three, Little Four, hold them off behind us."
Shouting the Command, fortunately, the Passage behind us wasn't too large. With three Ghost Wolves, Defense shouldn't be a problem. However, everyone who could fight was already fighting; there was no way to rotate for Rest. If the seemingly endless tide of Spiders didn't stop, we would eventually collapse from exhaustion. Damn it, don't provoke me. If you provoke me, I'll just Shapeshift and blast your Lair into dust. Feeling a bit of Intuition return to my arm, I let out a Roar, charged up with my Axe, and took over for Light Snow . The axe blade swung out several sharp arcs, cutting the two Flame Spiders that were trying to squeeze in into two halves.
Kill! Kill! Kill!
From Excitement to fervor, from fervor to Madness, from Madness to mechanical, from mechanical to Paralysis. How much Time had passed? I didn't know. I only knew that when they arrived, the Sun was still two poles high above the horizon, and now, Blood had dyed the blood-red moon green.
When the last Spider fell In Front of me, I was still mechanically swinging the Crystal Sword with a Paralysis expression, repeatedly slashing at the now empty Entrance. It wasn't until Little Ghost reminded me that I suddenly came to a Realization. I turned my Head blankly and looked around. Countless Spider Corpses lay all around me; not a single one could stand up.
"Is it over?"
I murmured, and the Crystal Sword in my hand clattered onto the Ground. All the strength in my Body seemed to be suddenly drained, and I collapsed onto the pool of blood formed by the gathered green Blood, instantly splashing up countless Blood Splatter.
"Damn it, I'm never doing this again."
Using my last bit of strength, I rolled onto Light Snow . We stumbled out of the Cave. The night wind, heavy with a Bloody smell, blew against our faces, reawakening our paralyzed Souls. I finally fully sobered up from the mechanically Slaughter. Opening my mouth, I cursed, "If I ever encounter a scene like this again, I'll just Transform into Blood Bear and blast them with an Energy Cannon! Fighting one against ten thousand is easy to write about in a Novel, but only those who have truly experienced it know the Difficulty."
Just as I was thinking, suddenly, Light Snow stopped. She lowered her Body, roaring. The other four Ghost Wolves also reacted quickly, forming a four-cornered Formation to firmly protect us.
Shadow's Wrath Heavy Belt
Defense: 16
Durability: 24-24
Required Strength: 45
Required Level: 24
+50% Enhanced Defense
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
+8 Strength
+10 Dexterity
+10 Maximum Stamina
Fire Resistance +21%
Poison Resistance +18%
Attacker Takes Damage 5
In terms of Stats, this Rare Heavy Belt is definitely not inferior to a Unique Sash, especially the +10 Maximum Stamina Stat. In Reality, Stamina isn't something consumed just by running like in a Game; it's a hidden Vitality Stat that truly provides more sustained combat ability.
Of course, it can't be said that this Rare Heavy Belt is necessarily better than the Unique Sash; it depends on individual needs. The Unique Sash is suitable for the Sorceress Class, not only adding a valuable 30 Mana but also having the super Stat of Mana Regeneration which speeds up Mana Recovery Rate. The Rare Heavy Belt, however, has a Strength Requirement of 45 points, clearly making it unsuitable for Sorceresses to wear, and its Stats are more geared towards Melee Professions.
For us Druids, who are half-Melee, half-Sorceress, and half-Summoner, choosing which one is indeed a problem. I looked left and right, and quickly made a decision—my current one is still better. After all, I already have enough Mana.
"Little Molly, you can use this for now." After playing with it in my hand for a while, I suddenly handed the Unique Sash to Three-No Princess In Front of me.
"..."
Looking Incredulous at the Sash glowing with Dark Gold Item In Front of her, and then seeing that the other party didn't seem to be making a Joke, Marissa was a little stunned: Really... really giving it to me... a Unique Item, a Unique Item that not many people in the entire First World possess...
"But it's only temporary. Once Velas and the others are Class-Changed Ones later, it will need to be redistributed, understand, Little Squirt?"
Seeing Three-No Princess's adorable, dazed look, I couldn't resist pinching her little cheek through her Veil. Afraid she wouldn't show Acceptance, I added, "Once Velas and the others are Class-Changed Ones, will we still worry about not finding good Equipment?" Speaking of which, it's quite a coincidence. Although all three of them are Sorceresses, Sarah is Fire Element, Velas is Lightning Element, and Marissa is Cold Element. Together, they just happen to combine into a Wizard's Three-Element Magic. Their combined firepower won't be underestimated in the future.
As for why I didn't give it to Little Ghost, it's certainly not because I'm biased, but because Little Ghost doesn't need it. Her current Equipment isn't bad, and in times of Danger, she can quickly hide inside the Necklace. Giving this Unique Sash to her wouldn't have much effect either.
As for the issue of Mana, there's even less to say. A Cleric's Mana Cost is inherently less than a Sorceress's, and Little Ghost has almost entirely put points into Mana. At just Level 13, her Mana has reached a terrifying Stat Value of nearly 400 points. Do you think she still needs Equipment that adds Mana?
Almost forcefully stuffing the Sash into her hand, I was just about to open a Town Portal Scroll. I planned to leave before the Spider Army that went out hunting returned, and go back to turn in the Quest. But before I could open the Scroll, I suddenly slapped my Brain—how could I be so stupid? Isn't this a perfect opportunity? What could be simpler for Grinding Monsters than blocking the Cave Opening before they come back?
"Oh oh oh—Little Guy, let's charge!!"
I scooped up Three-No Princess, who was still staring blankly at the Unique Sash, and charged towards the Cave we came from, roaring with Presence. This was a race against time. Either I blocked the Spider Army's Cave Opening first, or the Spider Army would trap me inside the Cave first.
"Ahhh—"
Snorting all the way, I ran with all my might. Damn it, it's all because this Cave is too narrow. Otherwise, with Light Snow here, I wouldn't need to run myself. And at this moment, Three-No Princess also started causing trouble. A warm, damp Aura hit my neck, and before I could realize what was happening, she bit down hard.
Wah wah. What kind of things are you learning, you Little Bastard? Why are you learning Little Ghost's bad habits? I just gave you a Unique Sash, didn't I? Not giving me a kiss is one thing, but biting me?
After leaving a row of deep Teeth marks on it, Marissa finally let go of her little mouth, licking her cherry lips as if still wanting more. Little Ghost, flying beside us, saw someone running while looking flustered and exasperated, and couldn't help but giggle. Xiao Fan, that idiot, doesn't understand a girl's Intent at all.
"Little Molly, I'll teach you how to bite later." She reached out and stroked Marissa's little Brain as if petting a Pet.
"Don't you dare teach her!!"
A shrill Roar immediately echoed through the Cave.
"Second one on the left..."
"Right in the middle..."
Fortunately, Three-No Princess seemed Content/Satisfied with just one bite. Back to her normal self, she was now pointing the way forward for me, a Directionally Challenged Person. Under my full sprint, in less than an hour, a small bright spot carrying the dawn of Hope appeared ahead. Roar roar, we finally made it! I burst out of the Cave in one breath, gulping down the fresh Air, feeling that the Sky today was especially vast.
But it wasn't over yet. Since there was still Time, I might as well put in a little more Effort. After catching my breath, I measured the oval Opening, about five or six meters wide and three or four meters high. Then, I moved several Boulders from nearby, blocking more than half of the Opening, leaving a width of less than two meters. This way, the Opening could only accommodate a maximum of two Big Spiders entering at the same time, and they would have to stack on top of each other to get in. Imagining the scene of those Spiders forming a human pyramid, I couldn't help but chuckle to myself.
After getting everything ready, I squatted near the Cave, basking in the Sun. Just as the Sun was setting halfway down the mountain, the Earth suddenly began to hum and Vibrate. My heart tensed, and I quickly scurried back into the Cave.
The Vibration grew stronger and stronger. Before long, a "carpet" composed of red and green spread from the horizon, gradually covering the entire Earth. Looking out, my Line of Sight was composed of the Blue Sky and the Earth covered by the red and green "carpet".
Seeing the ocean of Spiders surging forward like a tide below, I was deeply Shocked. I had only seen this kind of Scene during the Monster Attack on the Rogue Encampment. A massive Team composed of tens of thousands of Giant Spiders—only those who have truly seen it can Experience that overwhelming Presence, like a swarm of locusts passing through.
I had a Feeling I might have bitten off more than I could chew. Subconsciously, I swung the Weapon in my hand. Would I become the first Adventurer to be exhausted to Death by Monsters?
"Screech—"
The Giant Spiders, returning full and satisfied, saw their own Cave Opening blocked and sensed the Aura of Humans inside. One by one, they immediately shrieked with indignation, waving a pair of blade-like forelegs. Their six hairy segmented legs rapidly intertwined, and their Table-sized Bodies instantly accelerated, pressing forward everywhere.
"Rumble—"
Streaks of Volcano erupted from the suddenly cracked Ground, each taking the Life of several Spiders. But this Damage was just a tickle to the Spider Army, which numbered in the tens of thousands. The Death of their companions didn't make them retreat; instead, it ignited their ferocity. One by one, they gnashed their terrifying Tusks and charged forward with shrieks of Wrath.
1 vs 10000+, officially begins.
Hack, retract, Hack. Retract...
Constantly and mechanically repeating these two Movements, I don't know how much Time has passed. My Eyes were dyed green by the splashing green Liquid, and my Line of Sight became blurry. As long as a Figure moved In Front of my Eyes, I would immediately thrust my Weapon forward. Corpses fell one after another, and then others rushed up. When I got tired of Hacking, I switched to Thrusting with the Spear. When I got tired of Thrusting, I switched to knocking with the Wooden Club. When my hands got tired, Light Snow and the others took over. I no longer cared about the green Liquid and severed limbs all over the Ground. I just sat down on my Buttocks like that. My Body was already dyed green by blood. What was there left to fear?
Only In Front of tens of thousands of Enemies did I realize how fragile low-Tier Magic was. Unless it was Tier 5, Tier 6, or complex large-area Attack Magic, any Magic seemed too pale and powerless In Front of such a vast Quantity.
"Master, behind us."
Three-No Princess, whose Clothes were also covered in that disgusting green liquid, suddenly reminded me in a slightly hurried Tone. She used her last bit of Mana to condense three Ice Arrows, which then split into nine and shot towards the depths of the Cave behind us.
Looking back, damn it, these Spiders somehow found a Method to enter the Cave. They had gotten behind us! Thinking about how even a cunning rabbit has three burrows, it wasn't strange for this Cave to have other Entrances. We were supposed to be choking the Enemy's Throat, but now we were the ones surrounded. What a miscalculation! I spat out a mouthful of green saliva stuck to my lips, and a sickly smell immediately spread from deep within my Throat.
"Xiao Er, Little Three, Little Four, hold them off behind us."
Shouting the Command, fortunately, the Passage behind us wasn't too large. With three Ghost Wolves, Defense shouldn't be a problem. However, everyone who could fight was already fighting; there was no way to rotate for Rest. If the seemingly endless tide of Spiders didn't stop, we would eventually collapse from exhaustion. Damn it, don't provoke me. If you provoke me, I'll just Shapeshift and blast your Lair into dust. Feeling a bit of Intuition return to my arm, I let out a Roar, charged up with my Axe, and took over for Light Snow . The axe blade swung out several sharp arcs, cutting the two Flame Spiders that were trying to squeeze in into two halves.
Kill! Kill! Kill!
From Excitement to fervor, from fervor to Madness, from Madness to mechanical, from mechanical to Paralysis. How much Time had passed? I didn't know. I only knew that when they arrived, the Sun was still two poles high above the horizon, and now, Blood had dyed the blood-red moon green.
When the last Spider fell In Front of me, I was still mechanically swinging the Crystal Sword with a Paralysis expression, repeatedly slashing at the now empty Entrance. It wasn't until Little Ghost reminded me that I suddenly came to a Realization. I turned my Head blankly and looked around. Countless Spider Corpses lay all around me; not a single one could stand up.
"Is it over?"
I murmured, and the Crystal Sword in my hand clattered onto the Ground. All the strength in my Body seemed to be suddenly drained, and I collapsed onto the pool of blood formed by the gathered green Blood, instantly splashing up countless Blood Splatter.
"Damn it, I'm never doing this again."
Using my last bit of strength, I rolled onto Light Snow . We stumbled out of the Cave. The night wind, heavy with a Bloody smell, blew against our faces, reawakening our paralyzed Souls. I finally fully sobered up from the mechanically Slaughter. Opening my mouth, I cursed, "If I ever encounter a scene like this again, I'll just Transform into Blood Bear and blast them with an Energy Cannon! Fighting one against ten thousand is easy to write about in a Novel, but only those who have truly experienced it know the Difficulty."
Just as I was thinking, suddenly, Light Snow stopped. She lowered her Body, roaring. The other four Ghost Wolves also reacted quickly, forming a four-cornered Formation to firmly protect us.
