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Chapter 34 “Giant Foot”
Giant Foot...
A creature dwelling in the depths of the mountains, particularly in snowy regions, known for its aggressive nature as it hunts for prey amidst snowfall.
That's the Giant Foot──also known as the 'Snowman Yeti.'
"Darn it! It's not just a mid-level monster!!"
Why would they be in such a low-level hunting ground... Ah!!
Come to think of it, adventurers warned me when entering the mountains...!
Entering the mountains during this time wakes them up!!
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"...Th-That's right! I forgot!! During winter, the difficulty of mountainous fields changes, and entry is restricted for lower-level adventurers!"
Mountainous fields during the snowy season are distinctly different from other times of the year.
This holds true for "Shinonome Deep Mountains" as well, where during winter, it is classified as a restricted mid-to-high-level mountainous field.
Because,
First of all, in addition to the worst-case scenario of hypothermia being a concern, aggressive monsters specific to this season have been confirmed.
The prime example being the Giant Foot.
In addition to the Giant Foot, there are also creatures like the Snow Centipede
And the Blood Snow Spirit,
They are brutal monsters that excel in both cold resistance and possess unmatched offensive and defensive capabilities, favoring the taste of flesh and blood.
However, some adventurers do target this period because of the valuable materials these creatures yield, but they are exceptions to the rule.
Normally, lower-level and newly promoted intermediate adventurers avoid approaching this area during the snowy season altogether.
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This is bad─!
I don't have winter combat gear, so how am I supposed to fight?!
While he was in the midst of his thoughts, footsteps grew closer.
Despite the danger, he needed to escape from here and descend the mountain immediately──!
"[[[Gooaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!]]]"
Thud!!
During his hesitation, the Giant Foot attacked, demolishing the snow trench Klaus had hastily built for the fire in no time.
WHOOSH!
"Ugh...!"
Instantly, the blizzard slammed into Klaus.
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"At least, I need to land a few hits or I won't be able to engage in auto-battle!"
The drawback of auto-battle...
I can only attack the opponent I've fought before──!!
──SHING!
In that case, I'll land a single powerful blow and take it down automatically!
With determination, Klaus readied his familiar obsidian short dagger and confronted the charging Giant Foot head-on.
"──Ugh! It's... huge!!"
Thud! Thud!!
Giant feet that effortlessly ran across the snow.
And glaring, glowing red eyes!!
("N-Noooooooooo!!")
A single strike should win...!
But,
──...C-Can I land that single strike?!
"*Cough, cough...!*"
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ZZZZZZZ!!
Steam rising from its entire body, the Giant Foot glared at Klaus head-on with red, simian-like face.
They were all covered in a mixture of white and gray fur, their reddish faces resembling monkeys, and they glared straight at Klaus!
And then, a deafening roar!!
Suuu...
"[[[Goooaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!]]]"
──Zap, zap, zap, zap, zap, zap, zap, zzzzzz!!!
"Ugh...!"
──War Cry of Battle Roar.
The Giant Foot's unique skill activated
Suddenly, a rush of fear washed over Klaus as his entire body stood on end.
Is this the difference in status between creatures...!?
...It's coming!!
"You damn monster!!"
*Gakinn!*
Klaus turned at the sound of footsteps, only to have the savage face of the Giant Foot loom before him, its huge mouth clamping down on Klaus's dagger.
"This...!"
*Griiiiiiind...!*
"Don't underestimate me!!"
If I land this blow, then──...
It's Klaus's [Automatic Function - Auto Mode] territory now!!
[Presence Detection] activated.
Searching the surroundings────...!
*Piiiiiiing!*
The enemy's positions were displayed as sensory information in his mind.
(Hee... hoo…)
there are... 8 of them?!
Immediately,
"────Skill: 'Auto Battle'!!"
*Vroooom...!*
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《Battle target: Lesser Giant Foot x 8》
⇒Battle time “00:10:23”
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"...10 minutes! I can do this!!"
Take this!!
You damn apes!!
"[[[Goooaaaahhhhhhh!!!]]]"
"Take that!!!"
Klaus shouted back defiantly.
Then,
With determination, he pushed back the Giant Foot and swiftly activated his skill.
In the next moment, Klaus's consciousness began to fade into darkness.
...Please, [Automatic Function - Auto Mode]!!
──────Activated!!!
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*Cough...! Cough!*
And in the moment he woke up, Klaus realized the intense muscle soreness and the lack of sensation in his fingers as he collapsed onto the snow.
"Ugh... What... What happened?"
His muscles screamed in protest
However, Klaus managed to steady his shaky legs. He turned his head to survey the surroundings and saw blood splattered across the snow.
"Did... Did I win?"
However, even that blood was soon obscured by the fierce blizzard, fading away into the overwhelming whiteness.
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Klaus Noldor's level has increased. Level up
Klaus Noldor's level has increased. Level up
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Level up────...!
I did it! I leveled up...
Take that...!
But, right now, right now...
M-More importantly────.
"I need to... use 'Auto Return' to go back first──..."
It's cold.
I'll wait for the skill cooldown...
And then, I will "definitely" return.
It's cold...
(I will definitely... return...)
It's cold...
(Is it time yet, cooldown... is it time?)
Just one more minute?
It's cold...
It's so cold...
Just a little more...
Just a little more... It's cold...
"Big brother!"
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"Liz..."
It's so cold, Liz──.
(Wh-What was I waiting for again? I think... one more minute?)
What's the point of waiting for one more minute?
It's so cold... I can't think of anything...
Liz...
Liz...
*WHOOSH!*
"Big brother!!"
"Liz...?"
Liz...
Is it Liz...?
"Big brother, wake up!!"
Liz────.
Liz──...
"Hey!! Where are you?! Hellooooo!!"
Liz? Is it Liz?
"Helloooo! Klaus──! It's so c-c-cold...!"
Crunch, crunch, crunch...
"Helloooo! Wh──"
"L-Liz..."
It's cold...
"Klaus?! Hey!! Kl──"
Liz...
Klaus reached out weakly on the snow.
His hand was gently embraced by "Liz"────.
"Liz..."
And then, Klaus's vision was enveloped in white darkness..
*Vroooom...*
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Level: 46 (UP!)
Name: Klaus Noldor
Skills: [Automatic Function - Auto Mode] Level 4
Level 1 ⇒ Auto Return
Level 2 ⇒ Auto Movement
Level 3 ⇒ Auto Resource Gathering
Level 4 ⇒ Auto Battle
Level 5 ⇒ ???
● Klaus's Stats
Health: 327 (UP!)
Strength: 205 (UP!)
Defense: 175 (UP!)
Magic Power: 110 (UP!)
Agility: 207 (UP!)
Resistance: 74 (UP!)
Remaining Status Points: +64 (UP!)
Slot 1: Swordsmanship Level 4
Slot 2: Presence Detection Level 3
Slot 3: Low-level Magic Level 1
Slot 4: Auto Return
Slot 5: Auto Movement
Slot 6: Auto Resource Gathering
Slot 7: Auto Battle
● Title: None