STGB Chapter 337

Episode 337 Snowball (1)

A chill rides up the back.

When I opened my eyes feeling this, the surroundings were dark.

And…….

beep-!

A beep-like sound was heard from somewhere.

what? I don’t think I heard it wrong…

Sweep.

Once I got up, I stood up.

The surroundings were very dark, but not so much that I couldn’t see what was in front of me. It was thanks to a white jewel that had fallen on the spot where I was lying.

‘Record Fragment Stone?’

I had a sudden thought, and I hurriedly picked it up.

But…

‘What is it, it’s just a light gem.’

Upon closer inspection, it was a pity that it was an ordinary magic tool.

A magic tool that substitutes for a torch that an explorer whose function is to emit light should see or use it at least once.

Why did this stay away from this place?

Even as I questioned myself, I held the Light Gem aloft so that the light could spread far and wide.

Shaaaaaa-!

As the radius of the light’s reach widened, the surroundings became more clearly distinguished.

“The location of the character has been confirmed.”

A stone building with no personality whatsoever.

Unlike Lapdonia, the roads are not paved with stones.

All the structures and forms matched the place I was just before. The only difference is that it seems like a lot of time has passed.

Well, looking at this, it looks like he’s returned properly…

‘Then why isn’t Amelia by her side?’

Unlike when I first moved to the past, Amelia is not there.

Did you wake up first?

Well, I woke up early on Farune Island too.

Perhaps this magic tool was also left behind after Amelia got it from somewhere.

Then there’s a good chance you’ll be nearby.

“Kuhm.”

After letting out a few dry coughs to clear my throat, I shouted with all my might.

“Amelia—!”

The barbarian’s voice, gifted with steel vocal chords, was enough to echo throughout the city.

However, after waiting for several minutes, there was no answer.

“…….”

For some reason, the silence felt ominous.

Could it be that I am the only one who returned to the original time with the fragments of records?

Suddenly, even that possibility flashed through my mind.

But…

‘Let’s wait first.’

For now, I decided not to move hastily and wait where I woke up.

It’s just a bit boring to wait…

‘Let’s check the physical condition.’

Started self-inspection.

「Information matching rate 83%.」

「Character information needs updating.」

「Updating and synchronizing……」

As expected, the essences eaten in the past were the same.

However, I calmly continued the inspection.

I ate the essence, but I had to stay at the inn and come down to Noark right after playing in the city for a day.

I didn’t have time to properly organize it.

「The [Corpse Golem Essence] that permeates the character’s soul has been removed.」

「Pain resistance decreases by -70」

「Muscle strength decreases by -15」

「Bone strength……」

Pain resistance This decline has partially restored the blunted senses.

Thanks to the +30 attached to Bayon’s essence, the resistance didn’t disappear at all, but the vacuum of 70 stats was still felt even in normal times.

Of course, it’s not a big problem.

Excluding Pain Resistance, overall stats have risen significantly.

To summarize:

「[Essence of Vol-Herchan] permeates the character’s soul.」

「Physical resistance increases by +70」

「Natural regeneration increases by +40」

「Poison resistance increases by +120… ..」

Physical resistance, natural regeneration.

Two essential stats for a tank and poison resistance.

Also, strength is not attached, but there are upper stats that can replace it.

「Muscle mass increases by +15.」

Muscle mass.

An ultra-rare stat that can only be obtained from a few monsters of level 3 or higher.

Efficacy is really simple.

The total number of muscle strength values per 1 muscle mass increases by 1%.

‘If my stats are 20% now, my strength is just over 60…’

In addition, the bonus stats of endurance +30, eyesight +20, and bone strength +80 are attached, so the total stats with only one integer is terrifying. went up

Conversely, there are also reduced stats.

「Agility decreases by -30.」

「Versibility decreases by -50.」

「Synchronization complete.」

「Character log transmission resumes.」

Surprisingly, what I felt better than agility was the decrease in flexibility.

Should I say my body is much stiffer than before?

The reduced flexibility only limited some movements that were originally possible.

Due to the decrease in agility, the speed of movement also slowed down.

‘Well, compared to what I got, there’s no penalty like this.’

Stats are also stats, but the biggest advantage of the Essence of Vol-Herchan is in skill.

(P) Evolved Skin — Gains a permanent bonus condition proportional to your Physical Resistance.

First of all, the passive [Evolutionary Envelope]

skill gives an additional effect when the physical resistance value is ’70’ ‘350’ ‘750’ ‘1500’.

For reference, the first stage effect is as follows.

「The character’s physical resistance is 70 or higher.」

「Has 50% resistance to sword-type weapons.」

What I used to call ‘sword stabbing’.

This is also the reason why it is an Essence for Aurors.

Because Auras are unconditionally classified as swords.

With this skill alone, the crazy performance of 90% physical penetration is reduced to 45%.

‘Anyway, the 2nd level has to turn on ‘Giant’ to activate it…….’

The 3rd level is likely to be fully doped if you eat one more essence, and the 4th level is not dreaming at the current level. Beneficial for mental health.

Because most multiplier buffs have a limit.

Typically, the Orc shaman’s [Frenzy], which increases physical resistance by 3 times for 10 seconds, does not rise above 300 physical resistance.

‘But… is it really not nearby?’

I waited for Amelia for a while to pass the time checking the character’s upbringing, and I gradually became nervous.

I don’t know the exact time, but I feel like it’s been almost 2 hours. However, I haven’t heard a single sign of popularity around me yet.

“There’s no way I’m going to write this…”

In many ways, I couldn’t explain it.

When I opened my eyes, this light gem was already emitting light.

Even if it wasn’t Amelia, there had to be someone nearby who would have activated this magic tool.

‘…First, let’s look around.’

At this point, it was foolish to keep still, fearing that we would pass each other, so I moved slowly, using the light gem to brighten my vision.

After that, there was another question.

‘It’s kind of strange that this city is empty like this in the first place.’

In the past, Noark had fled outside the city walls to avoid the invasion of the royal family. And the royal family occupied this city.

But what about now?

It is so quiet that there is no sound of ants crawling.

“No way…….”

A bad thought came to my mind, but it is not yet time to make a decision.

So, I decided to focus on what I can do right now.

For example, finding something to cover.

Quaang-!

Entering the first accommodation I saw, I dusted off the tablecloth and wrapped it around my waist.

I decided that there would be no clothes that fit me anyway.

‘Still, he seems a bit civilized now.’

This made them a little more human, but people’s greed knows no bounds.

‘…Do you have anything to eat?’

When the ‘righteousness’ of food, clothing and shelter was resolved, hunger set in and I went around each room and searched for drawers and cupboards.

These lodgings were mainly used by explorers, who could soon quench their hunger by finding edible preserved food.

‘This isn’t even an apocalypse world view.’

It feels strange to find food and eat in a building that looks like an abandoned house.

“Then… let’s look around again.”

I must have filled my stomach. I got out of the building and wandered around the city in a chilling silence.

And how long has it been?

Arriving at the empty Dimension Plaza, a barracks came into my sight.

‘The royal family…?’

A military barracks with a large royal family pattern.

It seems that it was probably installed by the military that occupied Noark

.

I couldn’t feel anyone’s presence anywhere, so I carefully pushed the cloth and went inside.

But did he return with everything he had to pack?

The inside of the barracks was full of dust except for a large desk.

And…

“Oh shit…”

That was the biggest problem for me.

The possibility that time had stopped here since I went back in time was abandoned as soon as I saw that this city had turned into a ghost town.

“But I don’t think it was even a 1:1 ratio.”

I swept the dusty desk with my index finger.

Almost 2cm was buried.

Considering the environment here, it was not an amount that could be accumulated in just six months.

“……When is it now?”

It was the moment when the ominous feeling materialized and goose bumps sprouted up my spine.

“Finally…”

A familiar voice came right behind me.

As I reflexively turned my back, the face I longed to see was there.

“Amelia…!”

Amelia Lane Wales.

An SSR class colleague that I managed to recruit after going back 20 years.

Okay, fortunately I didn’t come back alone.

It seems that he really woke up first and went somewhere. “Where

did

you go?

It had to be.

“What…? Those equipment?”

Amelia was distinctly different from me, who had just woken up naked. At first glance, it was fully equipped with custom-made equipment.

‘Is it possible to farm equipment like this to the extent of waking up a little early?’

When I felt a sense of alienation from such thoughts.

“…I’ll explain as I go, so follow me for now!”

Amelia grabbed my wrist roughly.

***

if.

If the door of a car suddenly drifting open and someone shouts to get in the car.

Then what would you do?

My answer was ‘YES’.

‘There must be some reason.’

Even an unidentified stranger would be worried, much less if the target was a colleague.

Of course, it is prudent to follow his advice.

That’s why…

“Whoa whoa…!”

It’s a little sudden, but I’m running down a dark street.

And that too, with all his might, trying to keep up with Amelia’s speed.

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t curious.

It won’t be too late to ask while running.

“Amelia……! What the hell is the situation? It’s fine even if it’s short, so explain something!”

Amelia gave a really short answer to my question.

“There is a pursuer.”

“The Chaser?”

“He is one of the members of the Seven Rivers, the Queen of Blood.”

“what?”

“I’m sorry. This was my mistake. I didn’t expect you to have grown up enough

to fool my senses and follow me…….” My head was confused.

I don’t understand a word of what you’re saying

. There were many

questions , but

time was limited,

so I checked the most important thing first:

“Are you strong enough that the two of us can’t win?

” If we fight head-on, it will be my must-have.”

“What? What the hell is he doing…”

“…Come to think of it, it’s only natural that you don’t know. It must have been before she signed a contract with the Spirit King and rampaged.”

Soon after, Amelia looked back at me while running and said, “Erwen

Fornacci di Tercia.”

“…Huh?”

. That’s her name.”

My

head

went blank for

a

moment .

Because this has flowed…….”

A question jumped out of my mouth involuntarily.

But I wonder if I could hear that small mutter while running.

Amelia answered with a bitter voice.

“Two years and six months.”

“… ….”

“Two years and six months have passed since the day you were known to have died.”

Such crazy…….