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Chapter 482 Holding Firm Through the Night
Fang Yi looked at the door, then sat down behind the table, occasionally tossing the coins in his hand.

A chubby man with a playful look in his eyes.

Having vaguely understood the other person's implication, his smile became even more perfect.

"That monster? I don't have any particular thoughts about it."

"After all, I only became a mercenary because some people used 'backdoors' to help me."

As he spoke, Fang Yi pulled out the special appendix related to "The Wicked Woman in the Forest".

She gestured toward the man behind the table.

"My purpose in coming here is to obtain at least two of these monsters' heads!"
"The sooner the better. I hope to finish this job tonight."

Fang Yi took a few steps closer.

He took out the coins that Paul had given him earlier from his pouch.

He slapped the document, along with the appendix, onto the table and slowly pushed it toward Zhalan.

"As for this task, I have found a 'shortcut' to complete it."

"At the same time, we were fortunate enough to learn the source of that [curse]."

Zhalan, who was behind the table, heard the man's speech.

After squinting and examining the appendix and coins laid out in front of him.

A slight smile appeared on his face.

"That's really remarkable."

"They've only been here for less than half a day, and without my prompting, they've already found a 'shortcut'."

"At the same time, we figured out the source of the curse that caused the mercenaries' limbs to rot."

"It took me three days to figure all of this out."

Fang Yi tilted his head, returning the compliment.

"You are the one who deserves more respect because you were entrusted with such an important task by Captain Woyin and gradually figured out the enemy's details."

"I was just lucky to get a bonus."

"They just couldn't wait to run into my line of fire again."

While speaking, Zhalan accepted the gold coins that Fang Yi offered.

Open the desk drawer.

While figuring it out, I gave a reply.

"No wonder Captain Woyin arranged for you to come here and even gave me a letter."

"Your squad will participate in this 'net-closing operation' concerning the unusual 'Woman of the Woods' and the monster horde."

As he spoke, Zhalan pulled out two slightly different scroll-shaped items and slapped them in front of Fang Yi.

Pointing to two scrolls that emitted different lights, but both exuded considerable magical energy.

He asked the question with a slight smile.

"Now that you know the 'answer'."

"So, how do you want to participate in this 'encirclement and suppression'?"
"I'll be leading a few teams to 'hunt down' the monsters later."

Before Fang Yi could give a reply.

Zhalan selected the scroll with the weakest magical fluctuations and pushed it toward Fang Yi.

"If your team is willing to wait and act as scouts with the dog trainers later."

"You can obtain this item, which can only be acquired by the Templar Knights."

"[Punishment Strike] deals additional damage to evil creatures and spirits upon weapon hit."

"Of course, if one has strong control over energy and a deep understanding of the skills, there is still some..."

As he spoke, Zhalan pushed back his chair and stood up.

He drew an unusually flamboyant, jewel-encrusted golden longsword from his waist.

After displaying its pale yellow glow in all directions, it revealed itself to all sides.

He then picked up a gold coin that Fang Yi had just handed him and stuck it on his longsword.

He pointed to the gold coin that was constantly emitting black smoke with a "sizzle! sizzle!" sound.

added.

Extended usage of "[removing and dispelling curses attached to objects]".

"Of course, it can only expel curses that are attached to objects."

"It still needs to be relatively weak before it erupts, or the kind that serves as a medium for casting spells."

After introducing the skills.

Zhalan pulled out another bottle of [Holy Water].

"Of course, if you don't have mastered the Holy Light or can use positive energy."

"You need to apply some [Holy Water] to the weapon before each use."

Zhalan picked up the coins.

He held up four fingers.

"I have some highly effective, undiluted holy water here."

"But the supply is limited to each person and it is not free."

"If it's you, you can buy five bottles."

Fang Yi also heard a spatial notification sound in his ear.

Your actions in defeating monsters and discovering the source of the curse during the quest impressed [Zaran].

You have gained the privilege to purchase the special item [Holy Water - Concentrated].

Your current purchase limit is (5/5), and the purchase price is 400 [Old Gold Coins]/bottle.

[Continuing to fight alongside this character or contributing to this base will increase your purchasable amount.]
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【Holy Water - Thick Type】

Category: Consumables
Quality: Tier 2 Rare

Volume: 120ml/bottle

effect:

【oral】

After taking 10ml, you can restore the equivalent of 150 health points.

Gain the benefit of [reduced pressure rise rate].

The effect of taking the medicine repeatedly in a short period of time will be greatly reduced.

[To smear, to splash]

When applied to weapons, it can be used to activate certain skills.

Using holy water can inflict additional damage on evil creatures and spirits.

[Develop any remaining effects yourself]

Summary:
Special supplies crafted by 【Templar Knight Zaran】.

Evaluation:

It contains special ingredients to enhance its potency, and it is holy water that has not been diluted with water.
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[A rich, thick flavor? Is there also a savory, soy sauce flavor?]

After complaining.

Fang Yi looked at the money bag that the other party took out, which contained his reward.

The notification sounded in my ear: "The character [Zaran] has taught you [Punishment Strike]. You need to pay 1000 points to learn it."

Fang Yi smiled and shook his head after paying 1000 points.

Without any hesitation, I gave a reply.

"I want five bottles, and this scroll too."

"But I will not be a scout."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhalan, with a sly glint in his eyes, tossed the money pouch to Fang Yi.

At the same time, he handed over five bottles of "Holy Water - Concentrated Type" with a big smile, giving his reply.

"I knew you wouldn't refuse, and you weren't satisfied with being a scout."

"So I've already taken out my own coins in advance."

Then, he handed another scroll to Fang Yi.

"If you are willing to be the vanguard to quickly return to the camp and join forces to eliminate the monsters."

"You can then take away the Holy Baptism, which consumes Holy Water, on top of the Punishment Strike."

"Of course, you need to have some understanding of [mysticism] and [ritual studies]."

"If you want to level up quickly, you need to buy some books that drop in the 'dungeon' and read them."

As Fang Yi touched the scroll, the effect of the skill appeared before his eyes.
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【Holy Baptism】

Skill learning prerequisites:
[Occultism] Level 3 or higher.

[Ritual Studies] No lower than [lv3].

Skill effect:
A ritual is performed on a humanoid creature, consuming a certain amount of holy water and time.

After the ceremony was successfully conducted.

It can significantly enhance the effectiveness of healing and recovery skills when the recipient of the ritual receives them.

This allows the pressure to decrease slowly over a period of time, slowing down the rate of pressure increase.
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At the same time, Fang Yi heard a notification that his attempt to get something for free had failed.

[Because the prerequisites for skill learning were not met, the instructor did not fully demonstrate the skill's effects.]

You cannot learn this skill.

Please meet the prerequisites for learning this skill before proceeding with the learning process.

Fang Yi smiled slightly.

"No, I didn't come here to sit back and enjoy the fruits of others' labor."

"There are even more difficult options, aren't there?"

Fang Yi stared at Zhalan and revealed the other party's plan.

"For example, staying in the camp to defend against monsters."

"Wait for the 'arrogant' deputy captain Zhalan to leave the camp, launch an unexpected counterattack, and eliminate the enemy."

Upon hearing Fang Yi's reply, Zhalan's smile vanished.

They gave a very serious reply.

People will die.

"I want to catch a big enough fish."

“There has to be some sacrifice; we have to put some ‘bait’ on the hook to feed the other side.” Fang Yi shook his head.

"When I'm fishing, I don't like to use shrimp or fish heads as bait."

"Instead, I prefer small metal fish made of sheet metal."

"It works just as well."

As he spoke, Fang Yi took out the freshly made [Stinger No. 1 - Magic Detonation Edition].

It was placed on the ground.

He slowly and methodically began to disassemble it in front of Zhalan.

After removing most of the shrapnel, leaving only the basic structure of the bomb.

The man took out the arm left behind by the "Wicked Woman of the Woods" from a distance.

It was thrown at the alchemical bomb.

Zhalan did not speak.

The somewhat overweight man simply watched Fang Yi's movements with great interest.

Then he looked at the bomb placed on the ground.
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"Clap!"

However, the sound of the arm falling to the ground echoed in the room.

The bomb showed no change whatsoever.

A smile appeared on Zhalan's face.

He sat back down at his desk, tossing coins in his hand.

She started making fun of men.

"[lv2], although you are very strong."

"But it seems your press-triggered 'metal fish' isn't very reliable."

"Weapons used on the battlefield must be reliable."

Fang Yi ignored Zhalan's 'taunts'.

Instead, they walked towards the bomb.

He stroked the severed hand with one hand and began stroking the bomb with the other.

A moment later, Fang Yi took a few steps back.

First, a coin was thrown at the bomb.

After replicating the previous scene where the bomb had no effect, the severed hand was thrown out again.

"Pfft!"

The severed hand, flying towards the bomb, had not yet hit the ground.

The orange-sized bomb placed on the ground exploded with a 'pop'.

The embedded shrapnel was ejected instantly.

It drew an extremely strange arc.

As if it had eyes, it pierced the arm with extreme precision.

On this fair hand, where the shrapnel was embedded, a dark purple hue spread rapidly, revealing the poison.

Zhalan's pupils suddenly contracted upon witnessing this scene.

Completely ignoring the 'clatter' sound of the chair behind him tipping over.

He suddenly stood up.

He stared intently at the pale arm where shrapnel was embedded.

After a short while, he turned his gaze to the bomb.

His gaze lingered between the bomb and his arm several times.

He then suddenly turned his head to look at Fang Yi.

His expression was extremely complicated.

After his lips moved a few times, he finally uttered a question that conveyed an unbelievable disbelief.

"A bomb that can be detonated in a specific direction depending on the target?"
"You can make this kind of thing? Can you mass-produce it?"

Zhalan, who had uttered these words, stubbornly shook his head.

"No, I was just being delusional."

"Even among the hundreds of alchemists in the palace, only a handful could make such an exquisite thing."

"Even if it were possible, it would take a considerable amount of time to produce."

"How could it possibly be mass-produced in a short period of time?"
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It wasn't until Zhalan finished speaking and made a denial that the conversation continued.

Fang Yicai held up a finger and waved it at the man.

"A special version of the bomb."

"The required magic power to detonate can be precisely set, and then the explosion can occur."

"Although this version cannot be mass-produced like the press-type version."

"But at a set size of three, making several sets is more than enough to deal with a few powerful monsters."

Hearing these words.

Zhalan's expression became unusually serious.

The wrinkles on it also appeared a bit deeper under the light.

It seemed as if he was contemplating something unacceptable.

After a short while, he seemed to come to his senses and looked at Fang Yi.

For the first time, his gaze held an unprecedented level of respect.

"Do you know what you're talking about?

"Do you know how much expertise in alchemy is required to do these things?"
"Do you know what it means to be an alchemist who can quickly create something like this?"

Looking at Fang Yi, who remained unmoved by his questions.

The man's large belly trembled slightly.

His voice suddenly rose a notch, and he said with obvious confusion.

"How did you end up in this small town?"

"Even if a talented alchemist like you isn't recruited into the court, you'll still be given a small piece of land."

"To live a carefree life in the second half of my life."

"At the very least, he should be serving in the manor of an earl with vast territories, receiving a large sum of gold."

Fang Yi smiled slightly.

He interrupted the other party's flattery at the right time.

"As long as you can provide some [sharpening iron] and metal, and preferably some medicine, making it won't take too much time."

"After all, it's time to 'close the net'."

"Can I stay?"

"But the reward for perseverance."

Zhalan's face showed visible joy.

However, he did not produce any new skill scrolls.

Instead, she gently put away the gold coins in her hand and looked intently at Fang Yi.

"The compensation will certainly not disappoint you."

"Being able to save fewer lives makes it much easier to pray."

He spoke slowly, his tone already showing a hint of anticipation.

He then took out a small, exquisitely engraved black box from the drawer and opened it.

He took out a strangely shaped ring that looked as if it were pieced together from shattered mirrors.

"I never intended to take out this item, which is inconsistent with the Templar Knights."

As he spoke, he slowly pushed the ring towards him and said in a low voice.

"【Mirror's Finger】, a ring that counters magic."

"Each time it is activated, it can weaken, reflect, or absorb and convert specific spells or magical impacts for a very short time."

"But the price is not small, requiring the wearer to have a certain level of magic resistance and judgment."

"It seems there are still some undiscovered abilities."

Zhalan paused, then added earnestly.

"If you can hold the camp until I return."

"To minimize losses and assist me in completing the encirclement and suppression."

"It is what you deserve."

"But staying means entrusting your fate to others, which carries a considerable risk of death."

"Therefore, the choice is in your hands."

"If you want this ring, you have to..."

Fang Yi gently picked up the ring that was marked "incomplete appraisal" and felt the ripples on its mirror-like surface.

I heard the notification sound in my ear: "You have triggered the challenge mission 'Stand firm all night'."

He gave a very confident reply.

"It's definitely mine."

"Now, please distribute the supplies."

"I'm going to start making it."
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A few minutes later, Fang Yi finished making multiple bombs.

The progress bar for [Mechanical Iron Heart (Beginner)] has changed to [62%].

He wiped the sweat from his brow, picked up the bomb, and walked out of the room.

He called out to Pol, who was wandering around the camp.

"Call over a few mercenaries."

"Deputy Captain Zhalan assigned me a task that requires manpower."

Looking at the astonished Bohr.

Fang Yi calmly uttered words that caused the other party's expression to change drastically.

"Deputy Captain Zhalan has found some items that are remarkably effective against those [Women of the Forest]."

(End of this chapter)