Matan’s Shooter

TL: xLordFifth

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Leeha invested all 78 stat points in agility, feeling that there was no need for other stats in his growth.

‘In this case, Jellypong’s attack power would be 334 + (2,902 * 50%) + (160 * 30%). A whopping 1,833.’

This is the stat for when it’s in strength type. If transformed into agility type, where agility is the basis, and then brought into battle, the stats would be formidable. Considering that the tank-oriented legendary one-handed sword Leeha gave to Kijung had an attack power of 2,130 to 2,280, it’s evident that Jellypong’s attack power is impressive.

However, the actual combat effectiveness, the ability to use skills, and the attack speed were still unknown to Leeha. Therefore, a direct comparison of Jellypong’s strength against Kijung was impossible. But at least, Drake had a reason to not underestimate Jellypong.

[Mongmongmong……!]

“Hehe, that’s right. Good child. Good, pretty.”

Leeha gently stroked the part that he presumed to be Jellypong’s head.

Jellypong’s form was not consistent. Therefore, Leeha decided to treat the part with eyes, nose, and mouth – even though their positions changed each time – as the head.

[Myomungmyomung-!]

The water spirit made a laughter-like sound, and Leeha responded with a smile, then turned to the giants, fists clenched.

“What are you doing? Why can’t you carry it quickly? Just moving this and assembling it should finish the job, right?”

No giant remained passive in the face of Leeha’s taunting words. Their inherently combative nature rekindled the flames of competition.

Watching them raise their arms, Leeha chuckled, and Anderson cheered.

“Cheer up! We’ll go around with Tortuga and check the surroundings!”

With a terrifying roar, the giant turtle detached from the buoy near the coast. Impressed, Hyein asked Leeha,

“How fast is that?”

“Well, according to Captain Drake, it should be about twice the speed of our ship. When I rode it, it felt like that.”

“Indeed…”

“But since it’s not planning to go outside the Dragon Palace’s territory – we have to catch up before our ship goes out there. Let me think… If we finish the work within the next 6 hours, it will be almost midnight. It’s the 28th day since entering the Dragon Palace’s territory, and it becomes the day of the entire schedule… We are currently departing from day 20, moving at twice the speed, and to meet them on day 28… How many days do we have?”

Leeha started counting with his fingers and toes, mumbling. As he struggled, Hyein passed by and casually said,

“You seem subtly weak in math. After we depart, in 8 days -“

“We’ll meet in 8 days.”

“-Approach- Huh? Are you following my words?”

And then, Leeha promptly followed suit. Seeing Hyein’s bewildered expression, Leeha vigorously shook his head in denial.

“N-No, what are you saying! I calculated it!”

“Yes, yes. Okay, please move quickly.”

“But, Hyein-ssi, really, it seems like something in your personality has changed?”

Even with a laugh, Leeha could clearly feel it. Middle Earth could be a game that changed people.

With hustle and bustle, the work at the central [Buoy] of the Dragon Palace’s territory was rapidly coming to an end. It was only about four hours later that the crystalline structure, shining with violet light, was raised on the highest peak of the motionless giant island.

Zwoooooosh— The movement of the New Serpent’s Hook was smooth. Hook, who had managed the NPC helmsman since Drake’s departure, nodded with a satisfied expression.

“It’s a shame there’s no storm. We could’ve raised our skill proficiency a lot!”

“If you’re disappointed, shall I make one for you again?”

“Haha! A jest, a joke. By the way, did you say something, Master Kay? How about meeting briefly in the joint management waters of Fibiel and Kraven? Kraven’s forces can come over too.”

“Huh? Why?”

“Why, you ask! It’s to borrow the power of that coat, of course.”

Hook grinned, pointing at Kay. Kay shrugged.

“Kick, it’s not mine anyway. You know that well, Hook.”

On the way to the Dragon Palace, Leeha once again entrusted Kay with the coat.

In case there’s a chance of a natural storm during the voyage, and also with the idea of gaining something extra(?) when going to the Dragon Palace! Taking advantage of this opportunity, Hook stealthily approached Kay.

“So! How about coming with Leeha-nim once! Next time when we come together, we can do Captain Drake’s Quest together, and—”

“Hook, why do you call him ‘nim’ when talking to Leeha-ssi, but for our Master Kay, you just address him casually?”

“Ghost!”

Kijung’s ears twitched as Hook whispered into them, causing him to startle and step back. He seemed flustered, like a child caught doing something wrong.

“What’s going on?”

“Oh, nothing.”

“Heh, It’s obvious. He was trying to drag Master Kay into doing something strange, right?”

“Something strange? What… Anyway, Master Kay-nim, please think about it!”

As Bobae spoke with a teasing tone, Hook mumbled something incoherent and retreated back to the helm.

It was evident during this voyage that Hook’s attitude was closer to that of a pirate, not just because of his profession but also because of his deeply ingrained survival of the fittest mentality. He was someone who is weak to the strong and strong to the weak. Knowing this made Kijung feel bitter.

“Haha, how underestimated our Guild Master is.”

“Yeah, he should have witnessed the struggle we endured while getting things from the New Serpent.”

The fact that Hook was treating Kijung as if he were beneath him was apparent. Kijung felt even more dejected with Biyemi’s cynical remark.

“Kijung-ssi is way better than Leeha-ssi. Don’t you think so, Biyemi-ssi?”

“Kit. No comment,” Bobae said, patting Kijung’s back, trying to boost his spirits. However, the Lizadia, who was close to Kijung, the atmosphere wasn’t as easygoing.

“Biyemi-ssi? What comment?”

“Oh, yes comment. Our Guild Master is naturally better. Solid back posture! Kit, kit. So, could you please lower that bow?”

With Leeha gone for over a week, the journey had been peaceful and leisurely. The weather in the Dragon Palace’s territory was sunny, no more fishmen appeared, and the sea monsters couldn’t even approach the ships.

“Mermaids are blocking the Kraken at a depth of 70m underwater.”

“Grateful beings, aren’t they? Oh, can we call them beings? Grateful fish?”

Jin Gonggong smiled wryly as he heard the martial artist’s absurd question.

“Actually, it’s all thanks to Ha Leeha-nim. Even while going to rescue Hyein, he managed to set this up.”

The mermaids restraining the sea creatures underwater were all under Leeha’s influence. With his familiarity with the mermaids at 100%, the mermaids would protect the two ships until they left the area.

“I could have handled them.”

Only Ram Hwajung seemed bitter, glancing at the sea once and then looking at the spot where Haeeha disappeared.

Since leaving Kraven’s territory, when did they start feeling this relaxed? Kidd lay down, covering his face with his hat.

“Is he dead?”

Tap, tap. Luger nudged Kidd’s leg with his foot.

“Don’t talk to me while I’m sweetly dozing off.”

“I know it’s impossible to recover stamina using sleep on Middle Earth. Get up, let’s talk.”

Regardless of what Kidd replied, was there something Luger wanted to say? Luger sat down next to the lying Kidd.

Whether Kidd had something he wanted to do floating in his mind or not, Luger lightly kicked Kidd’s leg.

“Don’t pretend to be asleep; we’re talking.”

Kidd raised his hat slightly, glanced at Luger, and then opened his mouth first. As Chiyu once mentioned, the “head” of the Three Musketeers was undoubtedly Kidd.

“It’s not something to worry about right now. We can think about it after leaving Kraven’s territory. At this moment, just let it be.”

Whether Kidd wanted to talk or not, Luger sat down next to the lying Kidd.

Luger nodded while stroking his cobalt-blue python, then nodded. Kidd, who had been lying down, glanced at Luger and lifted his hat slightly.

“You’ve changed too, Luger.”

“Well, what’s changed?”

“Would you have said such things to me before? Are you now realizing the importance of ‘cooperation’?”

“Cooperate with you? Me?”

“It’s too late to deny it now. Wouldn’t it have been better if you had come out more cooperatively earlier?”

“Admitting, cooperating? Bullshit! Nonsense!”

When Luger started to protest, Kidd chuckled. His hat on his face twitched.

After a while of bantering, Luger finally raised his cobalt-blue python and stood up.

“If you’re going to talk nonsense, get up! I’m bored, how about a round of PvP—”

Suddenly, a strange object appeared behind them.

Ding-ding-ding-ding! Just as Luger was about to engage with Kidd again, a scream and a bell rang out from the mast of the Cheongsae-chi Ho.

“Strange object?”

“At the rear? What now?”

Expedition members swiftly prepared for battle. Those who had just shown an indifferent attitude moved at a speed that was unimaginable just moments ago. Amidst this, only a few remained relaxed.

“Baeliphus.”

“Yeah, he’s here.”

The Golden Dragon and Alexander, who had already sensed Hyein’s spatial mana.

“Oh my… he’s bringing all the giant NPC giants too! Haeeha has really—”

Rubini, observing through the 3D map, saw the giant turtle Tortuga and the users and NPCs on top of it. She was astonished.

‘What is that? What kind of pet is that—’

Chiyou, who also checked the situation through her ‘dance,’ turned her head quickly to confirm Torutuga’s identity. However, Tortuga just lowered its head without revealing anything.

“I’ve never seen anything like that.”

“Really. I’ve never seen such a creature…”

“To consider it a summon, Ha Leeha-nim isn’t that type of job, right?”

Rubini, Jin Gonggong, and even Elmi were surprised as they looked at the giant turtle. Whether through the 3D map or through her ‘dance,’ Chiyou could feel the amazement of the users.

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