All Stat Slayer - Chapter 45: (2): Season 1: Preparation
There were around 40 fatalities and over 30 injuries reported.
The Turtle Monster, when it had its shell, was a gentle “herbivorous-type monster” that did not attack. It was known for being slow and lacking any aggressive tendencies, and its large size made it suitable for skill training. However, once its shield was broken, its appearance changed.
As its shell cracked, the monster suddenly became violent. It was no longer in the form of a turtle. This monster, resembling a four-legged dragon, trampled the slayers with its tail and used its front and hind legs to strike. Its most annoying attack was the green acidic liquid it spewed from its mouth. Slayers equipped with shields managed to fare somewhat better. It seemed that mere defensive capabilities were not enough to withstand that attack. It appeared that a physical form of defense, such as a shield, was necessary to effectively protect against the liquid. One could say it was an attack specialized in HP reduction rather than a mere physical defense.
Eventually, the Turtle Monster was slain by the Platinum Slayer.
‘A monster with a changing shape.’
Despite successfully slaying it, Hyun-seok wasn’t particularly pleased. It was far weaker than a Cyclops. In fact, when Hyun-seok slayed the Turtle Monster, he received a “difficult achievement” rating and only gained +15 bonus points, excluding the penalty. It was impossible to compare it to the Cyclops.
Previously, Hyun-seok had estimated the attacking power of the Cyclops that appeared in Korea to be around 100,000. However, the Turtle Monster had only about half the attack power and speed. It was not at the level of a complete bug. Based on Hyun-seok’s rough estimation, the Turtle Monster’s attack power was probably around 10,000. However, even 10,000 was a sufficient figure to kill the slayers in a single blow.
Moreover, the green liquid it spewed out was incredibly fast, making it difficult to evade. It split into multiple droplets, resembling a stream of water from the turtle’s perspective, which rapidly increased the number of slayer deaths. In other words, it was an area-of-effect attack capable of instantly dissolving slayers below a certain level.
Inside the helicopter en route to Mount Jincheon, Hyun-seok fell into deep thought.
‘Being so close to it without any precautions caused significant damage.’
That’s why complacency is terrifying. Hyun-seok swiftly slew the Turtle Monster. The monster’s attacks couldn’t pierce Hyun-seok’s defenses. Even the green liquid attack had little effect. Similar to the previous encounter with the Cyclops, the notification sound kindly informed Hyun-seok of his condition. It suggested that the Turtle Monster might be a monster exceeding the standard of normal mode.
[You have been hit by the Giant Turtle’s acidic poison.]
[Critical damage is applied through direct contact with the skin.]
[Additional damage of 100 percent is applied through direct contact with the skin.]
[Damage -100]
Hyun-seok’s HP gradually decreased. He lost 100 out of 100,000. This value wasn’t significant enough to cause much concern. However, it held considerable meaning. Hyun-seok’s defense was approximately 50,000. It was penetrated, resulting in 100 damage.
In reality, it was difficult to say that defense and attack power perfectly matched. Having a defense of 100 and an attack power of 101 didn’t necessarily mean that damage would always be 1. However, it provided a rough indicator that could be utilized. In Hyun-seok’s case, he received double damage due to the penalty from skin contact, resulting in a critical shot and 100 damage. Excluding other factors and considering only the calculations, it implied that he possessed at least 10,000 attack power. Moreover, the green liquid was a technique that approached an area-of-effect attack. For lower-level slayers, it could be even more dangerous than the Cyclops.
‘Furthermore, it’s not a direct-contact type of attack.’
Most of the monsters that appeared in the normal mode were direct-contact type monsters. The Troll was like that, as well as the Twin-headed Troll. Even the Cyclops, a monster exceeding the normal mode’s standards, was the same.
‘The monsters are evolving.’
The time it took Hyun-seok to slay the Turtle Monster was about 10 minutes, with Hyun-seok successfully aggroing it for approximately 8 minutes. In other words, it meant that within just 2 minutes, there were about 70 casualties. A significant loss of life.
Nevertheless, Hyun-seok was able to achieve another accomplishment, and Chae-rim fulfilled her promise by allocating all her stats to the Exploration Skill. A stat of 15 is by no means low; it may seem modest for Hyun-seok, but it is a remarkable figure for ordinary slayers. By pouring her stats into the Exploration Skill, Chae-rim was able to upgrade it to an advanced level.
Meanwhile, Hyun-seok paid no attention to such matters as the distribution of rewards and focused on moving forward. Their goal was Jinchun Mountain, where Myeong-hoon went missing, which is presumed to be the last place he was seen.
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