NOVEL NEXT Chapter 138: The Road to Ragnarok
Once inside the resource-filled warehouse and amidst the newly added smell of sea products permeating the place, he dismantled the 2600 cultists' carcasses with the system's help.
Then, his eyes sparkled as he checked his gains.
[Obtained: unit of iron x600.]
[Obtained: unit of rough leather x1000.]
[Obtained: Tier 2 core x780.]
[Obtained: Demon worshipper's leather breeches, boots, buckle bracers, mouth mask, and pauldron blueprints.]
A broad grin crept onto his face, and his fists tightened in delight.
"An equipment set!"
The chitinous armors had served their purpose well, but he couldn't help but scratch his cheek when he saw their level. The more he progressed and the fiercer his enemies became, the more outdated they felt.
He shook his head.
"With the ant's colony cleared, I'm still searching for another farming spot to get hard chitins. This set comes at the right time."
Without wasting a second, he gripped the leather top blueprint he had looted from the cultist's leader and scrutinised it.
Demon worshipper's leather top
Introduction:
Initially worn by greater demons during their hunts, this leather outfit became their mortal worshippers' favorite.
Light, resistant, and imbued with demonic essence, it provides a comprehensive boost to its wearer without impending speed, but prolonged use can lead to demonisation.
Craft the seven parts to unlock the set effect.
Rarity: Uncommon-rare
Level requirement: 35
Stats:
Vitality +10-20
Strength +10-20
Agility +10-20
Set pieces:
Face mask, breeches, buckle bracers, top, boots, pauldrons, and belt.
Set Effects:
5 Pieces: Vitality +50, Strength +50, Agility +50
7 Pieces: Vitality +100, Strength +100, Agility +100, Demonic Frenzy
Demonic frenzy: Channel the equipment's demonic essence to numb pain during battle to break your limits.
Effect: Increases all stats by 1% for every 2% of missing health.
Materials required: 10 units of treated leather, 5 units of demonic enchanted steel, and an intermediate smith.
His fingers trembled around the blueprint, and his heart raced against his chest after reading its details, especially the seven pieces set effect.
The skill was too good and could transform his army into demonic berserkers! But more importantly, they would have a second wind with the boost and increased survivability. Better! With the stat points added, he felt he could use this equipment as his army's standard without fear. After all, the materials were common compared to the hard chitin.
He struck his palm with his fist, blood rushing to his reddening face.
"I must equip everyone with this set! Even if we get better ones later, I'll only distribute them to the most noteworthy soldiers as a reward." He nodded at his idea. "It'll encourage them to become better."
He clapped his hand, the sound helping to calm his excitement down... because he still hadn't opened the chests! Experience new tales on M-V-L
Yet, a deep furrow creased his brows when he turned at them... or it?
"Why is there only one?! Wait! Why is it sparkling?"
His pupils constricted as they landed on the silver chest. Like a beacon, it enlightened a dark corner by catching the setting sunlight through the window.
With an impatient shove, he slammed the heavy lid open, the echoing sound reverberating through the warehouse. And Inside, he saw materials and blueprints accompanied by the thick scent of leather.
Eyes narrowed, his smile broadened with each second crawling by as he listened to the notifications as if they were his favorite songs.
[Obtained: unit of rough leather x1000.]
[Obtained: unit of demonic enchanted steel x1000.]
[Obtained: unit of balor bones x2.]
[Obtained: unit of fire gems x200.]
[Obtained: unit of darkness gems x50.]
"I can finally start the obelisk construction and fifty demons will get a full set with so much materials!" He licked his lips, the allure of riches flashing in his eyes. "Need the belt blueprint first, though."
Without wasting a second, he gripped the blueprints, curiosity prickling his skin.
[Intermediate leather workshop blueprint x1]
[Demonic steel crafting techniquex1]
[Demon worshipper's leather belt blueprint x1]
[Minor demonic altar blueprintx1]
[Heretic's Guild blueprintx1]
He clenched his fists in victory.
"Yes! I got the last blueprint! The others are interesting, too!"
Since the first three were related to the set and didn't require him to ponder, he focused on the altar first.
Yet, he scratched his head and clicked his tongue. In short, it was a much weaker version of the one in the middle of his village. Still, he could build a few in other cities to increase the demonic energy in the air, but he shook his head. It was not a priority.
Finally, many jokes flashed in his mind as he scrutinised the heretic's guild with a sarcastic grin.
"Am I going to create a cult and lead my followers in a demonic crusade?"
Yet, his eyes enlarged with each word he read until his fingers lost strength.
The blueprint twirled in the air for a second before dropping to the ground as the noise of his difficult swallowing echoed against the silence.
He slowly bent. His fingers jerked upon touching the regular paper as if the hottest fire burned beneath its smooth surface.
Then, his heart rattling against his eardrums, he read it again.
Yet, the text remained the same.
Heretic's guild blueprint
Introduction:
A castle-like building designed by the fire giant who should bring Ragnarok to the arrogant gods: Surtr.
Destined to the courageous souls who oppose their rules in the myriad realms, he imbued the scarce blueprints he produced before they chained him with a spell. Through it, he will offer you his training grounds and library, hoping you will carry his prophecy and kill them.
Effect:
Training efficiency with fire-related energies: +500%
Materials required: 1000 units of fire gems, 100.000 units of bricks, 100.000 units of iron, 150.0000 units of wood, and 10 tier-five fire-compatible cores.
Note: You can use the system to add the building's functions and rooms to your lord's house after it reaches level 20.
His knuckles whitened and almost crumpled the incredible paper. Simultaneously, righteous delight melded with mockery as a realisation rumbled in his mind.
'The chest. It's not silver... It's a platinum one!' An icy chuckle escaped his lips, and his sharp voice cut through the silence. "These fools! They nerfed the experience points and boss loot but forgot about the chest!" A scornful smirk broadened on his lips. "And soon, they'll pay for this mistake.
Don't worry, Surtr. I'll bring them Ragnarok in your stead since you're chained. Hahaha!"