The Hidden Knight of Mystra Chapter 009: Conquest: The Corpse Demon!
Secret technique.
It can be considered as Xiayin's special skill. Not only are the learning conditions harsh, but it can only be fully effective when holding special weapons.
Each weapon has its own secrets.
For example, the Red Moon corresponds to a set of swordsmanship called "The Flower of the Nineteen Moons".
As the name suggests, this set of secret skills has a total of nineteen moves.
Roger only mastered the first move.
The learning requirement for the second move is to be at level 10 or above, which cannot be met for the time being.
Roger was in no hurry either.
Anyway, he doesn't have enough "chivalry points".
The so-called chivalry value is what you need to pay to learn the secret skills of chivalry.
Chivalry points are a bit like experience points, but they cannot be obtained simply by killing monsters.
According to Roger's observation, it seems that chivalry points can only be accumulated by solving certain specific events.
For example, when you see injustice, you draw your sword to help.
After the task is completed, you will gain 1 to 3 points of chivalry.
For example, killing monsters that are causing harm to one side will benefit the living beings there.
When you finish the task, you will get 6 to 10 points of chivalry.
Roger speculated:
The profession of Xiayin has the word "Xia" in it somehow, maybe his actions need to meet the definition of "Xia" in order to obtain chivalry points.
As for how much chivalrous points are obtained, it may depend on the size of the group of people who benefit from his chivalrous deeds.
Therefore, if you want to gain more chivalry points, you must do some high-risk things.
This was incompatible with Roger's low-key style, so the chivalry points he accumulated were pitifully small.
Fortunately, after killing the Red Tide Zombie, he was rewarded with 9 chivalry points.
The chivalry points accumulated before were 2 points. After deducting the 5 points needed to learn Moonlight Hua, only 6 points are left.
Now Roger is facing a difficult decision -
The Green Fly Sword and the Purple Ying Bow correspond to two secret skills respectively:
"Cloud and Smoke Steps" and "Superior Breathing Method".
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"Cloud and Smoke Step"
"Evaluation: A (Cloud and Mist footwork, superb)"
"Details: Learning the first level of Cloud Step can increase the dodge value by 2 points (a total of thirteen levels)"
"Consumption: 5 chivalry points/first level"
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"Advanced Breathing Method"
"Evaluation: A+ (breathing technique, concentrating the mind and calming the breath)"
"Details: Learning the first level of superior breathing method can increase your concentration by 2 points (a total of nine levels)"
"Consumption: 6 chivalry points/first level"
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To be fair, he wants to learn them all.
Dodge and Concentration are both difficult attributes to improve and are very important in combat.
Unfortunately, the chivalry value is not enough.
After careful consideration, he finally chose "Cloud and Mist Step".
For Roger, life-saving skills always have the highest priority.
He tried the Yunyan Step in the yard, but couldn't figure out how it worked.
After all, the improvement in dodge is difficult to detect with the naked eye, and even the Qi-gazing technique is no exception.
"I wonder how much dodge value the Cloud Smoke Step can provide in total."
"If my dodge value can be maxed out, coupled with my already maxed out spell resistance, then no one will be able to hurt me anymore, right?"
For a moment, Roger's imagination ran wild.
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Two days later.
At dawn, near a farm outside Tongma Town.
One by one, figures spontaneously approached the high-hanging pumpkin lantern, and eventually, more and more people gathered here.
They were fully armed and well-equipped.
They looked excited, but they all suppressed the desire to talk to each other.
They are the first batch of members after the reorganization of the Monster Suppression Team!
At the same time, it also represents the strongest fighting force that Tongma Town can muster !
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Dorothy, wearing exquisite leather armor, stood among the crowd, carefully counting the number of people.
Behind her stood a serious middle-aged man .
Although he looks a little old, the huge two-handed broadsword behind his back shows that this warrior from the Gem City is not to be trifled with.
He is Uncle Terry as Dorothy calls him.
Not far away, at the edge of the crowd.
Roger was wearing a cloak commonly used when walking in the wild, hiding most of his body under the cloak, leaving only a corner of his face exposed.
At the beginning, many people looked at him curiously.
Soon, the young adventurers were attracted by the young and handsome captain.
Roger liked the feeling of being ignored.
At the same time, he was also satisfied with Dorothy's decision to start low-key.
Kane’s last failure has cast doubts over the monster, the Corpse Demon.
Some people even put forward the terrifying claim that there is a traitor called the Corpse Demon in the town.
Although Roger doesn't believe in this, it is always better to be low-key than to be ostentatious.
Indeed, many eyes in the town were staring at this newly formed team.
“Everyone is here!”
Dorothy put away the roster and glanced at all the adventurers one by one.
Her voice was clear and firm:
"This expedition team consists of 35 people in total, including 3 vanguards, 19 logistics personnel, and 13 main expedition personnel."
"I can't guarantee that everyone can come back alive. I can only guarantee that when we come back, we will bring the corpse of the corpse demon with us!"
"For Touma Town."
"For the innocent residents who died at the hands of the Sheila."
"For Kane."
"Target: Southern Mine."
"Set off!"
There were no unnecessary incentives or tedious mobilizations, only a few facts laid out before everyone.
The residents of Tongma Town have been deeply harmed by the corpse demon, so there is no need for too much nonsense.
All adventurers who join the expedition team come with the awareness that they will die!
Everyone clenched their fists, gathered together, and touched each other lightly, and then set off in groups one after another according to the previous agreement.
Leading the way was a vanguard group of three scouts.
They will rush to the southern mine as quickly as possible and go deep into the territory of the Corpse Demon to provide intelligence support for the main force of the expedition.
Then there is the logistics team.
This logistics team, consisting of 19 experienced adventurers, will follow the scouts' footsteps and enter the first large-scale monster gathering area in the southern mines: Dwarf Monster Mountain at a later time.
They will help the main force to clear out the inferior dwarf demon group that has been entrenched here for a long time and establish the first logistics base.
When the main force arrives at the stronghold, they will be fully supplied and have a good rest on the raised hill.
After that, it was time for the thirteen main players to show their prowess.
According to the plan, they will eliminate the "Bone Outpost" deployed by the Corpse Demon south of Dwarf Demon Mountain as quickly as possible, and then wait for information from the scouts.
In the end, they will choose a favorable terrain and have a decisive battle with the Corpse Demon and its skeleton soldiers!
Only Roger, Dorothy and Terry were qualified to see this battle plan from the Lord's Mansion in advance.
I have to say that the Lord's Mansion has been carefully preparing for today for a long time.
“Hope everything goes well.”
Mixed in the crowd, Roger didn't walk fast.
As the main force, they must ensure their physical strength.
About two hours later, they completely left the territory of Tongma Town and stepped onto the edge of the southern mine.
At this time, a large number of dark clouds were spreading from the south in the distance.
The Qi-Observation Technique showed nothing unusual.
Roger felt a vague sense of uneasiness .
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