Subjugation Mission pt. 1_Unreal Fiction, Boundless Agent

Chapter 3: Subjugation Mission pt. 1

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-Subjugation Mission-

Clear the shrines (0/10).

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This is it—my first subjugation mission after awakening my stigma. If Choi-nim wanted me here, then I would not disappoint.

"Yuuna-ssi!"

"Understood, Choi-nim."

'Oriental Beast: Ivory'

As the smoke began to cover Yuuna-ssi, something began to take shape. It's form is that of a giant tiger. As it took shape, it began to check its surroundings.

"The area ahead of us is clear, and the shrines that are stated in the mission are located 50 meters north."

"Thank you, Yuuna-ssi! Jimin-ssi, let's go."

"Yes!"

It is not the time to be amazed; right now I have to move.

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"Your left!"

'Liberation Unsheathe: Descending Crescent'

As I slashed the orc, another one popped up.

'Liberation Unsheathe: Clear Summer Sky'

'Liberation Unsheathe: Mountain Funeral'

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You have slain an 'Orc Warrior'.

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You have slain an 'Orc Warrior'.

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'Liberation Unsheathe: Evening Paradise'

I slew orc after orc, trying to keep up with Choi-nim, all the while gathering the materials I deemed fit.

"Choi-nim! Are you alright in that area?"

"Yes, I am just about to finish up."

'Formless Blade: Sea of Silver'

"You go and help them clear the shrines."

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I went to where the shrine is. This shrine is so big and grotesque. As it pulsated, it began to spawn more orc's around it and swarmed the people around it.

'Crimson Storm'

A sea of flame has begun to burn the orcs.

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'Choi Hyukjae'

Title: Crimson Sovereign

Stigma: ⸢ Crest of the Blood Tyrant ⸥

Skills: ⸢ Flame Control ⸥, ⸢ Royal Flame ⸥, ⸢ Dominate Space ⸥, ⸢ Zero Cast ⸥

Stats: STR (33), DEF (53), SPD (50), END (63), INT (74)

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[Stored the skill 'Flame Control'.]

[Stored the skill 'Royal Flame'.]

[Stored the skill 'Zero Cast'.]

So that is the power of the man named 'Crimson Sovereign'.

'Liberation Unsheathe: Evening Paradise'

"Park-nim! Are you all alright?"

"Yes, we are alright. But you have to go help Yuuna-ssi."

"Alright, then take care."

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A white tiger could be seen pouncing around, along with a scarlet bird spewing fire at the orc's around them.

'Liberation Unsheathe: Mountain Funeral'

"Yuuna-ssi! Is everything alright?"

"Yeah, thank you. Though I could have managed even if you did not interfere, now help me clear this shrine."

To think that a girl about my age had already reached strength higher than your average awakened.

'Oriental Beast: Azure'

Just like the time she summoned the tiger, this time the one taking form is a dragon with azure scales and flames serving as it's mane.

"Jimin-ssi! Strike the shrine."

'Liberation Unsheathe: Mountain Funeral'

As my blade met the shrine's body, it snapped.

[Stored the skill 'Barrier Creation'.]

"What happened?"

"My sword broke."

"What?!"

"It seems like someone cast a barrier on the shrine right before my sword and the dragon hit it."

"What will we do?"

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Open

-Retrieve 'Iron-clad Sword'-

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"Yuuna-ssi, let's try again. But this time you have to sync up with my attack."

"Sure, 'Azure', try to sync up with him."

'Liberation Unsheathe: Evening Paradise'

A flurry of slashes, flames, and claw strikes barraged the barrier that protected the shrine.

'Liberation Unsheathe: Bladed Archipelago'

"Keep hitting the same spot!"

As a series of attacks made contact with the barrier, it began to show cracks throughout its whole body.

'Liberation Unsheathe: Mountain Funeral'

Crashhh!

As pieces of the barrier scattered about, both the blade that broke it and the azure dragon began to enclose the shrine.

'Azure Blaze, Dragoon'

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The shrine begun to collapse and the mission window has been updated

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-Subjugation Mission-

Clear the shrines (1/10).

??? (0/?).

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"The condition changed, and it added another condition."

"Jimin-ssi, where is Choi-nim?"

"He is—"

As he was about to answer the question, Choi Jinseong burst into the scene.

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"RUN AWAY!"

Choi Jinseong screamed as two orcs followed suit

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Orc General, LVL 56.

Stigma: ⸢ Starved ⸥

Skills: ⸢ Tough Skin ⸥, ⸢ Strong Arm ⸥

Stats: STR (55), DEF (64), SPD (46), END (63), INT (53)

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Orc General, LVL 63.

Stigma: ⸢ Starved ⸥

Skills: ⸢ Tough Skin ⸥, ⸢ Strong Arm ⸥

Stats: STR (65), DEF (79), SPD (53), END (67), INT (59)

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Notice:

You have found all the objectives.

Updating mission windows...

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-Subjugation Mission-

Clear the shrines (1/10).

Orc General (0/4).

Orc Lord (0/1).

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As he screamed, an axe came down.

Shwing! Clang! When the axe came down, a shield appeared and stopped it.

"Manseok-ssi!"

"Don't worry about me and run. Leave this to us, high ranking."

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Open

-Store 'Iron-clad Sword'-

-Retrieve 'Silver Broadsword'-

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'Liberation Unsheathe: Mountain Funeral'

'Chain: Evening Palace'

'Chain: Bladed Archipelago'

As the blades met the flesh of the orc, blood gushed out.

"I am very sorry, but I do not plan to just run and let you handle all of this alone."

He spoke as he faced them.

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Open

-Store 'Silver Broadsword'-

-Retrieve 'Iron-clad Sword'-

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Notice:

The skills 'Create Flame', 'Dominate Flame', and 'Pocket Grimoire' are being created.

Using the skills 'Flame Control', 'Royal Flame', 'Zero Cast', and 'Barrier Creation' as the basis for skill creation.

Processing...

ERROR

Couldn't create the skill 'Pocket Grimoire', insufficient skill basis.

Use the skill 'My Pockets' Depth' as a skill foundation.

Using the copy of skill 'My Pockets' Depth' as a skill foundation.

Processing...

Skill creation is successful.

Congratulations! The skills 'Create Flame', 'Dominate Flame', and 'Pocket Grimoire' have been created.

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A flame began to shine brightly from the blade of his sword.

'Create Flame'

'Dominate Flame'

Flames?! What kind of skill did Jaehyun-ssi learn?

Clang!

"Manseok-ssi! Are you alright?"

"Yes, I'll be able to manage somehow."

"Jimin-ssi, you go and help Manseok-ssi deal with the orc general. I have a feeling that something might go wrong."

"Alright Choi-nim."

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"Manseok-ssi! To your left!"

'Liberation Unsheathe: Setting Sun, Golden Dawn'

A bright golden glow flew past his side. The golden glow met another foe that just appeared.

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Death Knight, LVL 49.

Stigma: ⸢ Death's Aide ⸥

Skills: ⸢ Grim Flare ⸥, ⸢ Death's Glare ⸥, ⸢ Restraint ⸥, ⸢ Quick Draw ⸥

Stats: STR (53), DEF (64), SPD (56), END (75), INT (42)

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Tsk. What is a death knight doing in this dungeon? And what is up with its sword?

'Mind's Eye'

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December's Eve

"To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold."

Grade: National

Skills: ⸢ Cold Night Wind ⸥, ⸢ Gale Guidance ⸥, ⸢ Winter's Shiv ⸥

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"Oi, Jimin-ssi, what are you doing here?"

"Man-Seok-ssi, Choi-nim sent me here to help. I'll take on this death knight."

"Ah, okay, sure. But please be careful; I don't want to hear an earful from Choi-nim."

Is it really wise to let Manseok-ssi handle the orc general alone with his condition? It's better to be safe than sorry.

"Please move away for a moment, Manseok-ssi."

He pointed his fingers towards the orc general, forming a finger gun.

'Create Flame'

'Dominate Flame'

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Open

'Pocket Grimoire'

Begin spell creation.

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Flames began to form and spin on the tips of his fingers.

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Notice:

The spell 'Nova Missile' is being created.

Processing...

Spell creation is successful.

Congratulations! The spell 'Nova Missile' has been created.

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'Nova Missile'

A bright, cone-shaped flame began to shoot towards the orc. As it hit the orc, it exploded and started to engulf it.

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Notice:

The spells 'Flare Eater' and 'False Ignition' are being created.

Processing...

Spell creation is successful.

Congratulations! The spells 'Flare Eater' and 'False Ignition' have been created.

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'Flare Eater'

The flames grew very large and began to engulf the orc.

"Manseok-ssi, you can start to attack it now."

"Ah, alright."

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[Stored the skill 'Grim Flame'.]

[Stored the skill 'Death's Glare'.]

[Stored the skill 'Restraint'.]

[Stored the skill 'Quick Draw'.]

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Notice:

The skills 'Sunset Blade Draw' and 'Shackled Movement' are being created.

Using the skills 'Quick Draw', 'Liberation Unsheathe', and 'Restraint' as the basis for skill creation.

Processing...

Skill creation is successful.

Congratulations! The skills 'Sunset Blade Draw' and 'Shackled Movement' have been created.

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How is Manseok-ssi doing?

He glanced in Manseok's direction, seeing that the burn he afflicted on the orc still hindered its movement.

It seems like Manseok can hold his own with the burn still affecting it. I can still use the spell 'False Ignition' and make the burn worse. However—

Swing!

As the blade started to descend upon him, he moved to the left to dodge it. He staggered around as he tried to regain his composure.

Ha! That was close; if I had been a moment too late, I would've lost an arm. Alright, how shall we deal with this guy? Based on the analysis 'Mind's Eye' gave, this guy has a weak right side due to how his skills work.

As he was about to prepare his attack, the eyes of the death knight began to shine.

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Notice:

The individual 'Death Knight' tried to use their skill 'Death's Glare'.

The skills 'Mind's Eye' and 'Mind's Endless Vault' prevented the individual 'Kim Jaehyun' from being peered through.

The individual in front of you is now suffering from the effects of your skills intervention.

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Huh?! Is that one of the effects of my skills? Either way, it seemed like it stopped moving.

'Shackled Movement'

'Sunset Blade Draw: Captivating Horizon'

His sword traced the line between the head and neck of the death knight in a graceful manner. As embers from his blade touched the body of the death knight, they began to grow larger and consume the iron-clad monster.

'False Ignition'

'Flame Eater'

As the flames continued to erupt, he hurriedly went to help the man who had been fighting one of the orc generals.

However, the moment Jaehyun averted his gaze away from the death knight, a bright blue glow began heading towards his neck.

Clang!

A brilliant blue light and a crimson glow were followed by a loud metal sound that echoed throughout the dungeon.

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Notice:

The stigma of the individual 'Death Knight', 'Death's Aide', activated and saved it from certain death.

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Notice:

The skill of the weapon 'December's Eve', 'Gale Guidance', activated and made the user push through despite the skill 'Shackled Movement' being active.

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*Gasp*! Despite blocking the attack, it still dealt this much damage.

What's more is that it seems like it gained more stats, and it started to use the skills in his sword.

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Death Knight, LVL 49.

Stigma: ⸢ Death's Aide ⸥

Skills: ⸢ Grim Flare ⸥, ⸢ Death's Glare ⸥, ⸢ Restraint ⸥, ⸢ Quick Draw ⸥

Stats: STR (68), DEF (73), SPD (64), END (75), INT (42)

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It seems like this is going to be harder than I thought it would be.

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Notice:

Multiple shrines had been successfully destroyed.

Updating mission windows...

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-Subjugation Mission-

Clear the shrines (6/10).

Orc General (0/4).

Orc Lord (0/1).

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I'm not just going to sit here and do nothing. It's time to see what I'm really capable of.

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Open

'Pocket Grimoire'

Begin spell creation.

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⸢ Create Flame ⸥

Rank: S

"A man ought to live as brilliantly as possible, like a giant blazing flame, till he burns out, but that is still a lot better than a mean tiny flame."

- Create flames using spiritual essence that will burn the foe indefinitely.

- Flames created with this skill burn brighter than the sun.

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⸢ Dominate Flame ⸥

Rank: S

"The fire within you is the same fire that will illuminate others' paths."

- Dominate all the flames around you within a 10-meter radius.

- Exert enough mana around yourself to extend the range of this zone.

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⸢ Pocket Grimoire ⸥

Rank: EX

"The thirst for knowledge is what fuels all of us, as curiosity is man's first nature."

- Increases the user's mana efficiency by 95%.

- Increases the user's mana sensitivity by 350%.

- Increases the user's spell damage by 145%.

- Contains the skills 'Spell Factory', 'Spell Bank', 'Book Bind', 'Stack Barrier', and 'Dominate Mana'.

~ 'Spell Factory': Enables the user access to the feature of spell creation.

~ 'Spell Bank': Enables the user to store spells and cast them without chanting.

- 'Nova Missile': Fire a cone-shaped missile out of flames that spins at a rapid rate and explodes on contact.

- 'Flame Eater': Conjure flames that devour all that it burns. The flames use the spiritual essence of the target to burn brighter.

- 'False Ignition': Combust all flames to create fires that use ambient mana to burn.

~ 'Book Bind': Stores and creates any magic circles that the user can use.

~ 'Stack Barrier': Create barriers that can absorb a type of damage that the user chooses.

~ 'Dominate Mana': Have absolute control over both internal and ambient mana.

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⸢ Sunset Blade Draw ⸥

Rank: SSS-

"Witness the captivating beauty of the golden glow from a setting sun, and dread the looming end of all things."

increases the users' sword mastery by 450%.

gives the user the effect 'Blade Resonance'.

~ 'Blade Resonance': increases the stats of the user (STR, SPD, INT) based on the immersion of the user with a sword.

provides the user with the state 'Faint Future' when active.

~ 'Faint Future": allows the user to view into the near future.

contains the skill 'Death Sensitivity'.

~ 'Death Sensitivity': The user can sense the "death" of everything when in combat.

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⸢ Shackled Movement ⸥

Rank: S-

"Freedom without responsibility is just indolence, and responsibility without freedom is just meaningless."

Grab hold of the will of anything that falls into the user's gaze and immobilize them.

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'Kim Jaehyun'

Title: NONE

Stigma: ⸢ Mind's Eye ⸥

Skills: ⸢ Mind's Endless Vault ⸥, ⸢ Otherworldly Cooking ⸥, ⸢ Mender's Touch ⸥, ⸢ Advance Crafting ⸥, ⸢ Sunset Blade Draw ⸥, ⸢ Create Flame ⸥, ⸢ Dominate Flame ⸥, ⸢ Pocket Grimoire ⸥, ⸢ Shackled Movement ⸥

Stats: STR (51), DEF (58), SPD (52), END (52), INT (56)

Stat Points: 23

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-Subjugation Mission-

Clear the shrines (6/10).

Orc General (0/4).

Orc Lord (0/1).

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