Matan's Shooter

‘Well, isn’t there a difference between killing cleanly and killing while harassing me?’

Anyway, it was just a life that was about to be thrown away(?). Heading north-northwest, cutting through the wind at breakneck speed, Leeha opened his character window.

Name: Ha Leeha / Race: Human Job: Musketeer / Level: 163 (87.4%)

Title: Fearless / Achievement: 100

HP : 4,630(3,241) / MP : 1,215

Stats:

Strength: 334(+249)

Agility: 2,229(+895)

Intelligence: 148(+97)

Constitution:155(+62)

Mind: 45(+35)

Remaining Stat Points: 86

‘The experience points bar is still at 87%? I think I have killed quite a bit, including Crolang… Is it because the total number is small?’

Leeha’s level is still the same. He had some regrets, but it was a good thing for him.

‘Well, if I level up slowly, I would benefit from the Fearless title for a longer period. I will meet more players with a higher level than me……’

So the current situation isn’t bad. It was because he could maintain his level, but he was still accumulating stat points that were related to attack power exponentially.

He had gained 86 stat points from the dragon-related achievement this time alone.

Based on normal level-up, it was equivalent to leveling up 17 times, so although he did not level up, it was still satisfactory.

‘I will put everything into agility this time. I need to improve my aiming speed. In order to catch Kuzgunak’sh.’

He felt that he did not lack strength or constitution anyway Leeha wanted to be faster. He thirsted for agility after encountering the red dragon which was faster than Pei Wu.

[Is it still the same direction?]

“Yes! I feel like we have narrowed the distance- but it is still quite far!”

[Hmm… I guess he already noticed]

“What?”

[There is no race that could match a dragon when it comes to sensing the flow of mana. It is unlikely that he didn’t notice the feeble mana that was buried in him. Most importantly, he is currently matching my speed.]

Despite flying at great speed for several hours already, their distance to Kuzgunak’sh had not been narrowed much.

It also meant that the red dragon moved at the same speed as that of the gold dragon.

“Then…… what should we do?”

[We need to first check where he will use Blaugrun’s head. Is he really using Blaugrun’s head as Tiamat’s material? No, I’m sure it’s impossible…… If you don’t have the enormous power to weigh down metal’s will..]

Bailephus pierced through the air while muttering something that Leeha couldn’t quite understand.

Will they continue playing meaningless tag? The gold dragon’s judgment was quick.

Shwuuuuu-!

Bailephus gradually slowed down.

[I must inform the clan of Kuzgunak’sh’s appearance and Blaugrun’s death. You said you could locate Kuzgunak’sh, right?]

“Ah, yes. For the next three days-”

[Check carefully and call me immediately if something happens. Do you understand? It’s better to let me know before he uses another move.]

“Yes, I understand.”

Even the gold dragon wasn’t sure what use was Blaugrun’s head. What if it was used for summoning Tiamat? Another dragon might get attacked. Bailephus was concerned about that. Rather than chasing someone that had already noticed he was getting tracked, it was better to prevent further damage. The gold dragon landed on a deserted island and dropped Leeha off.

[Remember. You are the one designated to carry on Blaugrun’s legacy. If this task is successfully completed, the Metal Dragon will not forget its debt.]

“Yes. Even if it’s not Blaugrun’s will……. I definitely want to give it another go.”

[Beware of the Color Dragons. For you and Blaugrun!]

Flap- flap-!

The gold dragon flew away after a final remark and disappeared toward the distant sky.

It was rather a relief for Leeha, who thought that a second match against Kuzgunak’sh would happen immediately.

‘I still don’t know how to use that Dragon Heart bullet. That means I am not ready yet.’

Since it was marked, if he checked the map from time to time, it might be possible to prevent the dragon from approaching.

“Well…… now then- should I think about it after completing the quest?”

Leeha took his crystal ball and used a teleport scroll to a saved location. If it was a quest that could be completed right away, it was also related to chimera, and the new location was Bottleneck’s smithy.

“Bottleneck-ssi!”

Step- step-!

After teleporting to Bottleneck’s new smithy, which location Leeha had saved last time, he called them in a friendly manner.

The sound of hitting iron stopped and the dwarves stuck out their heads.

“How is it? How is it?”

“Hmm, I will go in and tell you. I just got here today, right? Are there any traps?”

Leeha could tell from Bottleneck’s urging tone. The dwarves must have been impatiently waiting for Leeha. Of course, Leeha teased them a little! Especially after he saw them beckoning to him with their hands.

Leeha even used the Mana Clairvoyance skill to look around properly and went into a small building. It was because there were quite a lot of things he wanted to ask besides simply completing the quest.

“Judging by your face, it seems that you have found the chimera, am I right?”

“I didn’t just find it. Cough!”

Leeha rummaged through his bag and took out items.

Ttok- Ttok-!

Every time rotted skin, discolored flesh, and twisted muscles was placed on the table, Bottleneck and the Beard Brothers frowned.

“This energy…”

“Ten in total. Every part is from a different chimera. It was these guys that I found across the Red Mountains. There were fifty chimeras hiding behind a barrier……. They were chimeras made by Ghibrid.”

“God of Anvil……. Are they really Ghibrid’s chimera? No, no, this is not recent work. This isn’t recent. It should take several years for the skin to become rotten like this. It isn’t possible. If so, does that mean that Ghibrid hadn’t appeared yet? Then who the hell- how?”

Bottleneck fiddled with Ghibrid’s chimera flesh and muttered to himself repeatedly.

Leeha quietly watched the muttering dwarf.

Bottleneck, who had been examining the chimera skins for a long time, opened his mouth again only after handing the skins over to the Beard Brothers.

“Barrier…… Did you say there was a barrier? Right, that’s it. There’s no way he could remain. What kind of barrier was it?”

“Hmmm, it’s ruined now, but…… it was a barrier to hide their presence.”

“Didn’t the chimera break the barrier?”

“Huh? Why would the chimera break the barrier to hide their presence?”

Bottleneck had asked a random question with knowledge that only he knew. Still, Leeha did not panic and answered slowly.

Of course, there was a reason for Bottleneck’s excitement.

“A chimera is never in one place. They were beings whose bodies have been randomly mixed together and had completely lost intelligence……. They are so broken that they consume each other as nourishment.”

Listening to Bottleneck’s words, Leeha recalled that time.

Even after Kuzgunak’sh dismantled the barrier, they did not appear. Were they fighting each other? He didn’t even look into that. Because their goal was clearly fixed on Leeha and Kuzgunak’sh.

“Oh, I didn’t think so. All of them were aiming at me. Rather than fighting each other……”

“That’s it.”

Bottleneck’s expression was bright and sad at the same time. Was it years of experience that enabled him to make such a difficult expression? He read Leeha’s thoughts.

“It must mean that someone who could lead the chimera had appeared.”

“Right. It also means that there is someone who can lead the chimeras created by Ghibrid during the 2nd Human-Demon war.”

“Who can do that? Red dragon?”

The one who guided him to that place.

Leeha recalled the name of Kuzgunak’sh and quickly asked, but Bottleneck only made a puzzled expression.

“Huh? What are you talking about all of a sudden, red dragon? Is it not clear who led the chimera created by “Chimera’s Nest” Ghibrid, a Fragment of the Demon King.”

“Ah……! Ahh! Bluebeard!”

“That’s right. Another Fragment of the Demon King ‘Bluebeard’ Count Le. There is only him.”

Leeha felt like he was about to burst out laughing. Of course, he couldn’t do that in front of the serious bottleneck, so he suppressed it with all his might.

Was it something like catching a mouse while stepping backward?

‘What, this? It’s like clearing two quests in one go!’

It was the condition for clearing the quest [Demon Noble ‘Bluebeard’ Count Le].

It was to obtain the location of Bluebeard! At least one thing was certain. Blue Beard visited the barren lands of southwest Minis.

The reason was to gather and conceal the chimeras Ghibrid left behind during the second Human-Demon war!

“Are you sure Ghibrid didn’t appear?”

“I can’t say for sure, but if he had appeared, he wouldn’t have used the old chimeras. As soon as he shows up, he would have spat out all kinds of chimeras.”

“Then, was Bluebeard the one who plotted this beyond the Red Mountains?”

“Did you say there were about 50 chimeras? You can be sure just by looking at it. There are so few. It should be at least 300. In other words, wouldn’t it be safe to say that the chimeras ate each other? In other words, it was not long ago that the Bluebeard appeared there..”

Hearing Bottleneck’s confirmation Leeha smiled lightly. It was confirmed.

“Can Bottleneck-nim prove his innocence with this?”

“……They’re idiots whose brains are made of iron ore, but they won’t go unnoticed. If we add your testimony, it would be difficult for the other side to say more. Thank you.”

Bottleneck finally smiled.

At that moment, a fanfare rang in Leeha’s head.

[You have completed the quest ‘Revocation of Decision’.]

[You have obtained 3 Free passes from Bottleneck’s smithy. ]

[You have obtained an additional Free Pass by exceeding the quest conditions.]

‘Oh?’

And while Bottleneck frowned, Leeha saw one more notification that brought delight.

‘I have to thank Kuzgunak’sh. Haha.’

It was all thanks to the Red Dragon that he was able to find the chimeras and complete the quest and take time to hand over the items.

‘Thank you, I will make sure to give you a shot next time.’

Leeha vowed revenge and took out another item while looking at Bottleneck.

“Now, then I will have to tell you everything since I saw your face.. I am talking about this.”

“W-w-what is that! What is that!”

“Uwaaaaa! Boss?!”

“Waaak! D-dragon- dra-dragon-”

As soon as they saw the item, Bottleneck and the Beard Brothers made a fuss. Leeha, who was sitting across from them, was rather surprised.

“What are you screaming about, I got surprised. But do you recognize it? Do you know what this is? The shape must have changed a bit.”

“What a madman! Why is-a Dragon Heart here!”

It wouldn’t have been surprising if Bottleneck started swearing.

Where in the world would anyone take a Dragon Heart out of their bag so calmly?

“Haa, haa, Beard- Beard Brothers! Water! Bring me cold water!”

“I want to drink, I want to drink too, boss!”

The two dwarves rushed over and gulped down the water.

They drank until their beards were wet, and Bottleneck hurriedly drank cold water as well. It wasn’t until a little later that the dwarves were able to calm themselves.

“Where did you get it? Did you steal it? You didn’t steal it and come here right away, right? If you did……. You didn’t, right? You didn’t do something crazy like that, right?”

“I don’t hear a dragon outside, boss!”

“If that was the case, Hell’s Anvil would be over! An angry dragon will eat all the dwarves!”

“I-indeed. Calm down. Surely. Did you think I’m a thief?”

Leeha barely managed to calm down the trembling dwarves.

When asked if he was a thief, the Beard Brother replied, ‘Aren’t you a thief’? It’s hard to believe what you have done..’ while pretending not to hear anything.

“I just got this recently, but no matter how I think about it, it’s strange, so I wanted to ask you about it.”

“What?”