Closed Beta I Played Alone

Chapter 40

40 episodes. Rediscovery of the ‘God of Strengthening’.

Cotum Castle.

It didn’t move straight to the blacksmith’s.

Because there are exactly 31 minutes and 49 seconds left until the God of Enhancement cooldown ends.

So it was originally planned to hunt in the Scorpion Forest for a while.

Now it has crossed the water.

bum bum.

First, to organize my thoughts and spend the remaining 30 minutes, I went to a cafe called Lazy Afternoon in the central plaza that I had used a few times recently.

Then I ordered a light drink and sat down.

‘Hmm. Anyway, this is difficult.’

After the anthill, this time to the Scorpion Forest.

Others may not know, but for me, it was a very attractive hunting ground.

It was very regrettable that I couldn’t hunt there.

Of course I don’t regret it.

Dealing with 11 people who had been arguing in the ant burrow, and actively participating in this quest.

In both situations, it was the worst move to remain idly without moving actively.

In particular, this quest proved that my choice was not wrong with a huge reward.

And when the thought reached that point, my gaze slowly moved to my right hand.

More precisely, on the ring on the ring finger.

‘Check item.’

[Scorpion King’s Ring (Rare)

-This is a ring that can only be obtained by those who have performed better than others in the level 400 limited regular quest ‘Stop the Scorpion King.’

-It consists of a ring, earrings, and necklace, and the more you wear it as a set, the more effects you get.

: When wearing 2 sets: All stat points increase by 20.

: When wearing 3 sets: All stat points increase by 50.

– No wear restrictions.

-effect.

: Increases combat power by 3% in desert terrain.

: Reduces damage received by all sand-type skills by 5%.

: Reduces damage received by all poison-type skills by 10%.

: Increases strength by 30.

: Increases agility by 30.

-Physical defense: 50 increase, magic defense: 50 increase.

-Durability: 470000/470000]

And I got one more item consisting of it and a set.

Unlike the ring, directly to the Scorpion King.

[Scorpion King’s Earrings (Rare)

-This earring can only be obtained by those who have performed better than others in the level 400 limited regular quest ‘Stop the Scorpion King.’

-It consists of a ring, earrings, and necklace, and the more you wear it as a set, the more effects you get.

: When wearing 2 sets: All stat points increase by 20.

: When wearing 3 sets: All stat points increase by 50.

– No wear restrictions.

-effect.

: Increases combat power by 3% in desert terrain.

: Reduces damage taken from all sand-type skills by 5%.

: Reduces damage received from all poison-type skills by 10%.

: Intellect increased by 60.

-Physical Defense: 50 increase, Magic Defense: 50 increase.

-Durability: 470000/470000]

A ring with 30 strength and agility, and an earring of the Scorpion King with 60 intelligence.

It was said that the necklace had physical and mental strength attached to it.

30 each.

The rest of the options were the same.

‘Hmm. Mutual growth is good, but in times like these, it’s a pity.’

All stat points were increased by 20 as set options except for the necklace without first, but the only stats that actually increased were strength, agility, and intelligence.Unfortunately, physical strength and mental strength did not increase.

Of course, the current physical and mental strength is very high because of the mutual growth.

Such a small increase would be inconspicuous.

Moreover, it would be impossible to climb this much without mutual growth.

Even if all the items you wear are all-in on your physical strength and mental strength.

But it was sad nonetheless.

Because even a single number turns into blood and flesh.

‘By the way, you should do the quest to stop this Scorpion King at least once more.’

The necklace is empty.

Of course, the increase in stamina and mental strength attached to the necklace itself was a completely useless option, but the other options were attractive enough.

In particular, the increase in all stat points by 50 when you hit it with a set is even more so.

Anyway, 30 minutes passed while looking at the two newly acquired accessories and contemplating the hunting grounds afterwards.

So I got up immediately and moved on.

To the forge with a little bit of excitement.

Kang! Kang! Kang!

The sound of the hammer was pleasant because of the frequent use of the reinforcement quest.

And as we went further inside, a message that can only be heard here rang out.

[Please select the item you want to enhance.]

There is a window where you can put reinforcement items with a message.

I looked at the reinforcement window for a moment.

Because not so long ago, there was always a red reinforced spear next to it that made even love and hate.

Of course not now.

Anyway, I shook my head slightly from side to side and put the Ice Emperor’s guardian sword, which he had kept in his inventory, into the reinforcement spear.

And he quietly opened his mouth.

‘Activation of the God of Reinforcement.’

[Activate the God of Reinforcement.

-100% chance to succeed in strengthening.

-Enhancement target: +0 Ice Emperor’s guardian sword.

– Additional necessary conditions for reinforcement attempt: 850,000 golden ring

-Cool time created upon successful enhancement: 14 days]

I have already tried to activate the god of reinforcement as a test without actually strengthening it in the past, so I did not pay attention to the necessary conditions and cooldown.

isn’t it all

And just as he was about to bluntly try to reinforce it, a thought crossed his mind.

‘Try it once?’

With him, my eyes moved unknowingly.

With the ring of the Scorpion King I found in a cafe called Lazy Afternoon.

A precious accessory that is not even registered in the auction house.

Naturally, accessory enhancement stones were more precious than weapon or armor enhancement stones.

greatly.

Because unlike other enhancement stones, accessory enhancement stones are only dropped by boss monsters.

In other words, unless the guild itself made up its mind and proceeded, it was impossible for ordinary people to even try to strengthen it, it was the accessories.

Moreover, as there were no accessories registered in the auction house, there were no accessory reinforcement stones.

Because the amount consumed by spinning around within the guild itself was insufficient.

Therefore, it was also one of the reasons for raising the enthusiasm for securing boss monsters in a well-known guild.

And it was always the case at the time of the 1st and 2nd closed betas except for the 3rd.

Anyway, currently, I do not have an accessory enhancement stone.

Still, there was a reason why I had an eye for accessories.

This is because my ‘God of Reinforcement’ does not include reinforcement stones in its requirements.

Golden ring, experience, and cooldown.

So far, these are all three.

Raising his hand, he removed the ice emperor’s guardian sword that was placed on the reinforcement spear.

And put the Scorpion King’s ring in it instead.

‘Activation of the God of Reinforcement.’

[Activate the God of Reinforcement.

-100% chance to succeed in strengthening.

-Enhancement target: +0 Scorpion King’s Ring.

-Additional condition required for reinforcement attempt: 45,000 Golden Rings.

– Cooldown created upon successful enhancement: None.]

It wasn’t as expected.

shaking.

In an instant, goosebumps swelled up all over my body.

Of course, it’s a pleasant goosebumps.

‘Attempt for reinforcement.’

thud! bang! bean! bang!

Soon after the hammering screen that was only visible to me, the Scorpion King’s ring appeared.

Of course, with the message that reinforcement 1 was successful.

“……”

I often questioned the ‘God of Strengthening’ because I liked ‘Ice Man’ and ‘Shared Growth’ so much.

Even if that made it 100% successful up to level 12.

In particular, it was the most difficult, so I had to feel that way more because it was the characteristic I got from the 3rd closed beta.

But now he seemed to know for sure.

Why was the ‘God of Reinforcement’ given at the end?

However, the admiration was enough to enjoy later, so I quickly put it back into the reinforcement window.

The ring of the Scorpion King that has been upgraded to 1.

And I opened my mouth quietly, praying that the cooldown didn’t come out already.

‘Activation of the God of Reinforcement.’

[Activate the God of Reinforcement.

-100% chance to succeed in strengthening.

-Enhancement target: +1 Scorpion King’s Ring.

-Additional conditions required for reinforcement attempt: 75,000 Golden Rings.

– Cooldown created upon successful enhancement: None.]

‘Kukkuk.’

In an instant, laughter broke out.

But he persevered and continued to strengthen.

[Scorpion King’s Ring has been upgraded to 2.]

As soon as I checked the message, I put it back into the reinforcement window and opened my mouth softly.

‘Activation of the God of Reinforcement.’

[Activate the God of Reinforcement.

-100% chance to succeed in strengthening.

-Enhancement target: +2 Scorpion King’s Ring.

-Additional condition required for reinforcement attempt: 175,000 Golden Rings.

– Cooldown created upon successful enhancement: None.]

It didn’t matter how much the Golden Ring cost.

Because there were still more than 100 million Golden Rings in the inventory.

Moreover, considering that the golden ring that is being consumed now is a substitute for the accessory reinforcement stone that is not even available on the market, the golden ring was not wasted at all.

As such, he continued to strengthen while enduring the smile that was drawn on his lips.

‘Attempt for reinforcement.’

[Scorpion King’s Ring has been upgraded to 3.]

Success up to level 3, the safety enhancement.

Put it back right away.

But this time, not only the golden ring, but other necessary things were included.

[Activate the God of Reinforcement.

-100% chance to succeed in strengthening.

-Enhancement target: +3 Scorpion King’s Ring.

-Additional condition required for reinforcement attempt: 515,000 Golden Rings.

– Cooldown created upon successful enhancement: 37 hours.]

Golden ring also increased significantly compared to before.

There was also 37 hours of time.

‘Is the safety enhancement level increased so much that it exceeded 3?’

It was probably only inferred that way.

So, I first removed the three-strengthened Scorpion King’s ring and put the Scorpion King’s earrings in its place.And I tried up to 3 reinforcements in a row.

I’ve already experienced it once, so it’s fast.

‘Check item.’

[+3 Ring of the Scorpion King (Rare)

-It is a ring from the level 400 limited regular quest ‘Stop the Scorpion King.’

-effect.

: Combat power (3%)->4% increase in desert terrain.

: Damage taken by all sand-type skills (5%) -> 7% reduced.

: Damage taken from all poison-type skills (10%) -> 13% decrease.

: Strength (30)->40 increase.

: Agility (30)->40 increase.

-Physical defense: (50)->100 increase, magic defense: (50)->100 increase.

-Durability: 775000/775000][+3 Scorpion King’s Earrings (Rare)

：

：

: Intellect (60)->80 increase.

-Physical defense: (50)->100 increase, magic defense: (50)->100 increase.

-Durability: 775000/775000]

To be honest, it didn’t show a huge increase.

However, I know from experience that each of these differences can make a big difference in the future.

The higher you go, the more difficult it is to become even stronger than before.

Anyway, this time I put the ice emperor’s guardian sword, which was the original plan.

Of course, the Scorpion King’s earring, which can be used immediately and has intelligence, has a higher utility value than the Ice Emperor’s guardian sword, which cannot be used right away even if it is strengthened, but nevertheless, I chose the Ice Emperor’s guardian sword.

Maybe because it’s a myth-level weapon that I’ll use for the rest of my life.

On the contrary, although Scorpion King’s accessories are good, it was a rare item in the 400 level.

If you have a better item, you can choose to change it right away.

Of course, looking at the opportunity in the middle, I have a plan to upgrade Scorpion King’s accessories to 4 or 5 or more.

As we all know, the higher the enhancement level beyond the safety enhancement, the greater the number of options that come with it.

Anyway, I activated the god of reinforcement and tried to strengthen the ice emperor’s guardian sword.

thud! bang! bean! bang!

[The Ice Emperor’s Guardian Sword has been upgraded by 1.]

Of course, only one enhancement.

However, it was a special feeling because it was a myth grade with 0 safety enhancement.

‘Check item.’

[+1 Ice Emperor’s Guardian Sword (Mythic)

-A sword containing the final determination of Arabas, the master and emperor of ice, who resisted the sun god Morotu, who burned and evaporated everything in the world.

: Can be used at least level 700 or higher.

: At least 7000 pure intelligence can be used.

: Available only to those who have at least 10 ice skills.

-effect.

: Increases the performance of all ice-type skills by 10%.

: Cooldown of all Ice-type skills is reduced by 20%.

: 1% chance to inflict damage 10 times higher than the original damage to the opponent hit by an Ice skill.

: A level 3 ice weapon is always applied to the guardian sword. (It overlaps with the user’s ice weapon magic. For example, if the user has a level 1 ice weapon and uses it, the power of a total level 4 ice weapon is applied.)

: 50% chance to inflict frostbite on the opponent hit by the guardian sword. (If the user has a skill related to frostbite, it is added up to 50% and applied. However, 50% of frostbite is applied only if the user is directly hit by the guardian sword, not the skill.)

: With the determination of the Ice Emperor that even the sun god could not melt, all fire-type skills have a 30% damage reduction and superiority.

: Increases strength by 1000.

: Increases Agility by 500.

– Enhanced safety: 0

-Physical attack power: (8999)->9550 increase.

-Magical attack power: (899)->955 increase.

-Durability: 8900000/8900000]

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