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Chapter 12

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 14:38

The fourth rank of the Companion allowed him to exist for just over four minutes. The Blood Shield lasted a little less, but it was enough for three zombies if I lured them out one at a time. Twice I was too late, and the zombie that came around me crumbled, killing itself on the shield. Three times I had to spin around when I carelessly annoyed two opponents at once. Luckily, I was able to hide behind Companion and heal him until the danger was sufficiently reduced. Once Companion was attacked from both sides by skeletal mages, and again I had to worry, but the shield repelled the distant attacks as well.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 14:48

Halfway down the second floor, I reached level six, immediately putting all my points into endurance. Closer to the lair of the dungeon boss I was stupid not to check the remaining life span of Companion and found myself face to face with a half-dead but a very lively skeleton, who almost killed me. It took a lot of twisting, but I finished it off. As if to reward me for my risk, the skeletal remains gave me my first more or less valuable loot - three tough bones, an ingredient for the craft.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 14:53

Five times I went back to the entrance and set up camp to recover and relieve my fatigue. It was out of the question to quit the game: it was too dangerous to leave my character unattended in such a place, but I did manage to take off my helmet and run to the bathroom.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 14:55

Two hours after entering the dungeon, I finally killed all the zombies, skeletons, and ghosts that were blocking access to the central boss cave.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 14:55

I look carefully out of the aisle.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 14:56

That's the Boss!

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 14:56

A two-headed skeleton in the remnants of a tattered robe stands next to a massive sarcophagus. No taller or more massive than the other monsters, but somehow it's still kind of scary. He's a level eighteen monster, he's supposed to have increased attack and life bonuses, and I'm just a little level six cheater-paladin.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:08

How much experience will I get from it?

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:09

I took out the last two Companion scrolls. There's no point in summoning two at once: the boss won't hit the second Companion, because he'll be below me in the aggression table, and healing also counts in it. I could, of course, hide behind Companion for a while, but I have no ranged attacks and hiding is useless. What can I do?

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:11

I didn't think of anything, but I decided to take the risk.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:12

Comp, search. The words "creators of destiny," "Loer's crypt"," and "two-headed skeleton. Output to the wall panel.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:13

Cautiously squinting at the skeleton, I hastily glanced through the beginner's guide. Then I breathed a sigh of relief.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:13

"Read the Phantom Companion scroll! Read the Phantom Companion scroll!"

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:14

Two anthropomorphic clouds hovered in front of me.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:15

Throw out the shield scrolls, order the Companions to read them, set them on the boss.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:15

And watch as the boss casts an "Aura of Darkness," a spell that damages everyone in a small radius around him. Small, but permanent damage. All I had to do was heal the Companions and watch the boss closely.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:16

A Paladin is not the best healer, only one low-powered spell, but it's very cheap. I successfully supported two Companions at once, watching the two-headed one's life points dwindle. Finally, I stopped healing the most battered Companion and let him die. That's okay, I'll avenge him. The other, nearly full of life, was melancholy, taking blows and spells on the Blood Shield.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:17

It's time!

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:18

I ran out and shielded Companion with me, and began quickly chopping at the bewildered two-headed man. The boss probably had more brains than the undead, so he turned on me right away, but it was too late.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:19

The Enemy is defeated! You have completed the Abandoned Crypts of Loeur dungeon! This is your first dungeon completion, you've gained bonus experience!

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:19

You have raised the level!

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:20

New skills are available!

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:22

The skeleton hadn't yet completely disintegrated, but the messages and congratulations were already popping up in front of me. Oh, finally! Now the first spell, the first aura, and the first combat move are available... it's the only one up to level one hundred. By the way, there's also the loot from the two-headed one...

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:22

"Loot."

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:22

With a wave of the palm of my hand, messages appeared in the air in front of me:

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:23

Obtained item - Enchanted Bone.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:23

Enchanted Bone.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:27

Durability - 5/5

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:27

Personal item

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:27

This item starts the quest

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:27

I had to open the inventory and use the virtual keyboard.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:28

Received a quest - the collection of magical items.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:29

Take the Enchanted Bone to the Temple of Amala to receive your reward!

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:29

The progress of the quest is 1/1

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:30

Great. They'll give me more experience. Each time I completed a closed zone I got EXP, and I took that into account in my planning. In two hours, that's two levels, four bones, over a hundred coppers, two pieces of chainmail, one obscure piece of rotten wood, and a quest bone from the boss. Time to go home.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:31

I turned to Companion, who was still waiting. The shield of blood had dissipated from him, and there was only one more hit left.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:32

I took a swing and slashed!

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:32

Your action pleases the Goddess!

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:34

Wow!

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:34

I didn't see that coming.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:35

I just did something that raises the Faith parameter, a key parameter for paladins, priests, and clerics. It's not much, but even the percentage has to be earned long and hard... not by a single blow to a weak ghost.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:35

Or was that the finishing touch on the solo passage through the Crypt? Amala seems to favor those who heal wounds, whether the wounds of sentient beings, the wounds of creatures, or the wounds of the world.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:36

What exactly did my patroness like? I'll have to be more specific. If there's a chance to raise my faith by at least a couple of points, it's worth the trouble.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:36

Okay, now to town.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:37

Quickly exiting the cleared dungeon, I looked longingly at the road. Six hours in the game, and all that time on the treadmill. My legs hurt, though. I could have walked Vlad to town on the keyboard, sitting in a chair. But give yourself a break once. One step, and before you realize it, it'll all go downhill. No, come on, Vova, come on! It's only a couple of kilometers.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:38

When I reached the gates of the temple, my legs were humming tangibly. I'd jogged a lot of mileage that day, and half of it was fighting virtual creatures. What could I do if it gave me such a bonus?
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Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:40

As I entered my room, I carefully put my sword on a stand, which automatically moved my battle gear to the closet. I put my small loot in there as well and walked over to the table. Tomorrow, pass the quest, visit the Khramm, make more scrolls, and go through the Crypts at least twice, killing every spent Companion. Oh yeah - learn some new skills in the morning.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:42

"Comp, exit from the game."

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:42

Here we go, undressing again. The shield's cuff on the chair, the sword's stick next to it (I should make a scabbard in real life, it's uncomfortable), and the gauntlet on the keyboard. Turn off the treadmill and turn off the virt. And take a shower.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.22 в 15:43