Episode 16: Total Attribute Resistance

 

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The reason these three adventurers didn't spot the 'Red Dragon' during their battle was probably because it had been flying in the sky.

 

You can't feel the strong downforce unless you're really close.

 

Well, since it revealed itself, it saved me the trouble of explaining.

 

"Milia, let's take it down."

 

"Yes!"

 

Just as Milia gripped her sword and prepared to face the 'Red Dragon'—

 

"You two, stay back! Leen, Shear, get the newbies out of here!"

 

"Wait, what about you, Sion!?"

 

"This isn't an opponent we can beat!"

 

"Just do as I say!"

 

It seemed the swordsman, Sion, intended to sacrifice himself to let the others escape.

 

As the 'Red Dragon' landed, Sion charged at it with his sword.

 

"Wait, don’t rush in…!"

 

My voice didn't reach him.

 

…I really don’t want to see someone die right in front of me.

 

"Milia, go get that man. I'll buy you some time, so get him to safety and then we’ll proceed as planned."

 

"Understood!"

 

Nodding, Milia ran after Sion.

 

However—

 

*Slash—!*

 

Before help could arrive, Sion was struck by the 'Red Dragon's' attack.

 

Its sharp claws gouged deeply into his shoulder. His arm was torn off, and blood spurted from the wound.

 

Fortunately, he wasn't killed instantly, but if we don’t treat him soon, it could be fatal.

 

"No…!"

 

"Sion—!"

 

Sion's two companions screamed.

 

Milia caught up and successfully retrieved him.

 

With Milia retreating with the severely injured Sion, I moved behind the 'Red Dragon.'

 

"Over here."

 

To get its attention, I threw a 'Spirit Orb' at it.

 

*Boom!*

 

A massive explosion occurred, but it didn’t deal much damage to an area boss.

 

Well, that was expected.

 

Even though my attack power is 5.5 times higher using all attributes, my current level is too low. If the base attack power is low, the multiplier effect is limited.

 

My goal was just to buy time until Milia returned.

 

The 'Red Dragon' turned its massive body towards me just as Milia was returning after getting Sion to a safe place.

 

Alright, the 'Red Dragon' is focused on me now. Before Milia's attack reaches it, I’ll likely take one or two hits.

 

*Roar!*

 

The 'Red Dragon' roared and attacked with its claws.

 

"It's just like in the game."

 

I had thoroughly studied its movements in the game, so I could dodge this level of attack.

 

Despite my low level and insufficient agility, I barely managed to avoid it using my knowledge.

 

—The real challenge comes next.

 

Realizing its attacks weren't landing, the 'Red Dragon' opened its massive mouth.

 

I saw red flames in its mouth. This was the prelude to its breath attack.

 

The 'Red Dragon's' breath has instant death-level attack power, a wide destructive range, and incredible speed. Dodging it is impossible.

 

I chuckled.

 

In 'Sieg,' the healer class, which had inferior offensive stats compared to other classes, was considered the strongest in player-vs-player combat.

 

Why were healers the strongest?

 

They excelled in casting speed, could heal themselves with recovery magic, and had special defensive spells to compensate for their stats.

 

"Rain—!"

 

Sensing my danger, Milia shouted.

 

At the same moment, I activated the defensive spell.

 

'Total Attribute Resistance - Elemental Protection.'

 

A white aura combining the six attributes of fire, water, earth, wind, holy, and dark enveloped my body.

 

The spell hardened my body like stone, increasing my defense tenfold for three minutes.

 

Additionally, while attack power increased by 5.5 times with all-attribute magic, defensive magic increased defense power by 5.5 times.

 

'Total Attribute Resistance' increases each attribute's defense power tenfold. With the doubled defense against advantageous attributes, it results in seventy times the defense.

 

With this level of defense—

 

*Boom!*

 

Even at close range, the 'Red Dragon's' super high-powered breath couldn't harm me.

 

*Roar…!?*

 

The 'Red Dragon' was bewildered by the ineffectiveness of its attack.

 

Taking advantage of this moment, Milia struck from behind with her sword technique.

 

*Slash—!*

 

Milia, with her high attack power and superior sword skills, executed a surprise attack. Even an area boss couldn't withstand it.

 

The light faded from the 'Red Dragon's' eyes, and it collapsed, lifeless.