Chapter 12:
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU DEMONS, LEVEL UP!
As the demon army is slowly approaching, I tweak my unopened rewards that my system gave me last time.
"Open first reward"
Reward instant upgrade! Applicable to any summons or tier! Or user stats option
*Stat evolution after evolution: the user can now choose their specialty in any weapon!
Attention: weapon restrictions will be lifted. Sword restrictions: users can now use swords and become masters with them. In the future, you can now select your second job, such as sword master, etc., which are now available.
Strength = barbarian/warrior/gladiator class weapons (user can equip any barbarian weapons with no restrictions at level).
Agility-assassin class weapons will be available; restrictions will be lifted.
Intelligence/magic/mage/sorcerer/class weapons will be available.
Tenacity = super swordsman/knight/sword master class weapons will be available.
Defense=claric/holy knight, etc. weapons will be available.
User's stats will be maxed and evolve into the next level and will reset into level 1 for further enhancement and for higher evolutions.
"Uhm…I'll choose tenancy!"
System notification!
Congratulations! Your tenacity stat will be maxed and will undergo an evolution.
3...2...1
Successful!
Your tenacity stat now is
Tenacity (awaken) level 1:
Effects: damage taken can be reduced into 70% if it's critical it will reduce by %50.
All weapons for sword masters, swordsmen, and super swordsmen will be available to equip. All restrictions will be lifted.
Please choose a secondary class.
Swordsman
Knight
As the demon army draws closer, the weight of your decision hangs in the air. You can feel the tension building, and the choice of a secondary class could significantly impact your combat style and effectiveness in the upcoming battles.
Swordsman: This class focuses on agility and speed, allowing for quick strikes and evasive maneuvers. As a swordsman, you would excel in dealing damage swiftly and dodging enemy attacks, making you a formidable opponent in one-on-one combat. You would gain access to a variety of swift, agile sword techniques and skills that enhance your mobility.
Knight: This class emphasizes strength and defense, providing you with heavy armor and powerful strikes. As a Knight, you would be able to withstand more damage and protect allies while dealing significant blows to enemies. You would gain access to skills that enhance your defensive capabilities and allow you to control the battlefield.
Both classes have their merits, but your choice will shape your role in the fight against the demon army.
What will you choose?
Swordsman—Embrace agility and speed.
Knight—Embrace strength and defense.
I'm more of a vanguard, so…
You take a deep breath, feeling the weight of the impending battle pressing down on you. As a vanguard, your role is to lead the charge, to protect your allies, and to face the enemy head-on. The choice before you is clear.
"I choose Knight," you declare, your voice steady and resolute.
System notification!
Congratulations! You have chosen the Knight class as your secondary class.
Knight Class Benefits:
Access to heavy armor, increasing your defense significantly.
Enhanced strength, allowing you to deal powerful melee damage.
Skills that improve your ability to protect allies and control the battlefield.
You are now evolved into a knight-summoner.
As the system processes your choice, a surge of energy courses through you, and you feel the transformation take hold. Your body feels stronger and more resilient, and your mind sharpens with newfound clarity. The weight of your armor settles comfortably on your shoulders, a reassuring reminder of your role as a protector and a warrior.
System Notification!
You have evolved into a Knight-Summoner!
Knight-Summoner Class Benefits:
Heavy Armor Mastery: You can now equip the heaviest armors without any penalties, significantly increasing your defense.
Summoning Skills: You gain the ability to summon spectral knights to aid you in battle, providing additional support and distraction for your enemies.
Battlefield Control: You can create defensive formations and barriers to protect your allies, enhancing your role as a vanguard.
Enhanced Melee Damage: Your strikes are now imbued with the power of your tenacity, allowing you to deal devastating blows to your foes.
New Skills Unlocked: Please select one skill.
Shield Bash: Stun an enemy for a short duration while dealing damage.
Guardian’s Stance: Temporarily increase your defense and reduce damage taken by nearby allies.
Cavalry Charge: Close the distance to an enemy quickly, dealing damage and knocking them back.
"Fuck only one."
System: user is too greedy.
As the weight of your decision settles in, you realize that each skill has its own unique advantages that could turn the tide of battle. The demon army is drawing closer, and you need to make a choice that aligns with your role as a Knight-Summoner.
"I choose Guardian’s Stance," you declare, knowing that protecting your allies is paramount in the face of overwhelming odds.
System notification!
Congratulations! You have unlocked Guardian’s Stance!
Guardian’s Stance:
Temporarily increases your defense and reduces damage taken by nearby allies.
Creates a protective aura that enhances the survivability of your team during critical moments.
"Now I can provide protection for them."
As the notification fades, you can feel the power of the skill coursing through you. You envision yourself standing firm on the front lines, a bastion of strength for your allies. The weight of your armor feels reassuring, and the knowledge that you can shield your comrades from harm fills you with resolve.
Ok, next open the second reward!
You can now choose one from the list.
Mini Gun: A rapid-fire weapon that can unleash a hail of bullets, perfect for mowing down swathes of enemies. Its high rate of fire could be invaluable in keeping the demon horde at bay.
Rocket Launcher: A powerful weapon capable of dealing massive damage to a single target or a group of enemies. Its explosive power could turn the tide of battle, especially against larger foes or fortified positions.
Tier 3 Exo Suit: A cutting-edge suit that enhances your physical abilities, providing increased strength, speed, and protection. This suit could elevate your combat effectiveness to new heights, allowing you to engage the enemy with enhanced agility and resilience.
"Heh, do we need to think it twice? I know all men like me will agree with me.
I'll choose the minigun!
As you grasp the mini gun, you can feel its weight and power. The weapon hums with energy, ready to unleash chaos upon the approaching demon army. You take a moment to familiarize yourself with its mechanics, feeling the adrenaline surge through your veins as you envision the battlefield.
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System notification!
Quest! Rate: rank
Defend the kingdom of Ingrasia against the demon army! Until the other summon heroes arrived.
Time of arrival: 5 hours.
Reward 1: One-time-only toolkit: can fix any weapons and armors at any percentage.
Second: Knightsl-summoner job-specific skill level 1
3rd reward: instant level up: 5x
"Woah, this is serious. But if you think I can't complete this quest, you're wrong with that. Don't you forget I still have that system? So how about it? If I manage to fend off against these fuckers, you'll give me an additional reward, okay?
System notification!
System: Agree if the user is unable to do so; you will strip with your evolution stat.
Yes, no?
"Pfft, hell yeah. You better cook me something special there, system.
And with the demon army drawing closer, you know that every second counts. You can hear the distant sounds of their war drums and the clamor of their weapons. The time for preparation is over; it’s time to take action.
"Alright men, hold your position! Do not fire until I give the signal! Summon a rifle!" I swap my minigun for a moment because I want to start this battle at my own pace.
M1 carbine in my hand as I searched for the enemy's riders. As I pinpoint the location of the rider's leader, I aim at its head.
"Let's see how your head deals with human weapons."
With the M1 Carbine steady in your hands, you take a deep breath, focusing on the target ahead. The demon rider, a hulking figure clad in dark armor, looms in the distance, its menacing presence amplified by the chaos of the approaching army. You can see the glint of its weaponry and the way it commands its troops with a wave of its hand.
Your heart races as you line up the shot, the crosshairs settling on the creature's head. The world around you fades into a blur, the sounds of clashing metal and war cries becoming distant echoes. In this moment, it’s just you and your target.
"Steady... steady..." you whisper to yourself, feeling the weight of your responsibility as a vanguard. You know that taking out the leader could disrupt the demon army's coordination, giving your allies a crucial advantage.
With a final exhale, you pull the trigger.
The rifle cracks loudly, the bullet flying through the air with deadly precision. Time seems to slow as you watch it travel, a streak of hope aimed at the heart of darkness.
Bang!
The bullet finds its mark, striking the demon rider squarely in the forehead. The creature's eyes widen in shock, and for a brief moment, everything is silent. Then, it topples backward, crashing to the ground with a heavy thud, its body lifeless.
And all of the enemies halting to a stop to look at their comrade. Eyes widen as I look at them in shock.
The battlefield falls eerily silent as the demon army stares in disbelief at the fallen rider. The shockwave of your shot ripples through their ranks, and you can almost feel the tension in the air as they process the loss of their leader.
"Now!" you shout, breaking the silence and snapping your allies back to reality. "Open fire!"
The moment your command echoes across the field, chaos erupts. Your comrades unleash a torrent of gunfire, arrows, and spells toward the stunned demons. The sound of weapons discharging fills the air, drowning out the war drums and the cries of the enemy. And all of the explosive cannons erupted at the easy, unmoving targets. As Keith murmurs
"Welcome to the modern warfare, fucker!"
The battlefield transforms into a cacophony of violence and chaos as your allies respond to your command. The air is thick with the acrid smell of gunpowder and the cries of the wounded demons scattered around because they were disoriented by the large explosions created by the cannons. Once a formidable force, they find themselves reeling from the sudden loss of their leader and the onslaught of your combined firepower.
But suddenly, Berrikange's force appears.
With 20,000 demons
"Aim to ate ground troops! I'll deal with the flying troops!" As I aim at the wyvern heads
You quickly assess the battlefield, your heart pounding as you spot the incoming wave of flying demons, their leathery wings casting ominous shadows over your position. The sight of Berrikange's force, a massive horde of 20,000 demons, sends a chill down your spine, but you know you can't falter now.
"Men, hold your ground! Focus on the ground troops!" you shout, your voice cutting through the chaos. You can see your allies rallying, their resolve strengthened by your earlier shot. They begin to unleash a barrage of fire upon the advancing ground forces, but you know that the aerial threat must be dealt with swiftly.
"Princess Lyra now!" As I shouted, Lyra just nodded as she ordered the mages to charge a massive spell.
The air crackles with energy as Princess Lyra raises her hands, channeling the power of the mages around her. You can see the swirling arcane energy coalescing into a massive sphere of light, illuminating the battlefield with a brilliant glow. The mages chant in unison, their voices rising above the din of battle, and you can feel the ground tremble beneath your feet as the spell reaches its peak.
"Now!" you shout, your voice filled with urgency. "Aim for the wyverns!"
As the mages release the spell, a blinding flash erupts from their formation, and a beam of pure energy shoots skyward, striking the first wave of wyverns. The impact is catastrophic; the beam tears through the air, exploding upon contact and sending shards of energy cascading through the ranks of the flying demons. Several wyverns are caught in the blast, their screeches of pain echoing as they plummet from the sky, their wings charred and smoking.
Now that they're much nearer to us, I summon my newly acquired minigun.
"Heh, let's test this baby! You grip the minigun tightly, feeling the weight of the weapon settle comfortably in your hands. The sight of the remaining wyverns swooping down toward your position ignites a fierce determination within you. You can see the chaos unfolding as your allies continue to fend off the ground troops, but the aerial threat is still looming.
With a swift motion, you spin the minigun's barrels; the sound of the weapon revving up fills the air, a mechanical growl that promises destruction. You take a deep breath, focusing on your targets as the wyverns draw closer, their claws outstretched and fangs bared.
"Here we go!" you shout, your voice ringing with excitement and adrenaline.
You pull the trigger, and the minigun roars to life, unleashing a hailstorm of bullets that tear through the air. The rapid-fire weapon spits out rounds at an astonishing rate, each bullet finding its mark with deadly precision. The first wyvern is caught in the barrage, its body riddled with bullets before it crashes to the ground in a shower of feathers and blood, and all of the elf soldiers cheer as they see my minigun riddle all of the enemies it's come into contact with.
"Keep firing!" you command, your voice barely audible over the deafening roar of the minigun. Your allies rally around you, inspired by your ferocity, and they unleash their own attacks against the remaining wyverns.
The battlefield is a whirlwind of chaos as you continue to unleash a torrent of fire upon the flying demons. The minigun feels like an extension of your will, and you revel in the power it grants you. You can see the fear in the eyes of the remaining wyverns as they realize they are no match for your onslaught.
The air is thick with the acrid scent of gunpowder and the cries of the wounded, but you remain focused, your finger steady on the trigger. The minigun continues to roar, a relentless storm of bullets that cuts through the ranks of the wyverns. Each pull of the trigger sends a wave of satisfaction coursing through you as you watch the demons fall from the sky, their bodies unable to withstand the sheer firepower you wield.
"Look out!" one of your allies shouts, pointing toward a group of wyverns that have broken through the line, their eyes locked onto you. They dive toward your position, claws extended and fangs bared, but you’re ready.
"Not today!" you shout, pivoting to face the incoming threat. You unleash another barrage from the minigun, the weapon vibrating in your hands as it spits out a hail of bullets. The first wyvern is caught mid-dive, its body exploding in a shower of gore as the bullets tear through it. The second and third follow suit, their momentum halted by the relentless onslaught.
"Keep it up, men! We’re turning the tide!" you encourage your allies, who are now emboldened by your display of power. They rally around you, their spirits lifted as they see the effectiveness of your firepower against the demon horde.
As the last of the wyverns falls, you take a moment to survey the battlefield. The ground troops are still engaged, but the loss of their aerial support has thrown them into disarray. You can see the demons hesitating, their morale shaken by the sudden turn of events.
"Now’s our chance!" you shout, feeling the adrenaline surge through your veins. "Push forward! Let’s take the fight to them!"
With your allies rallying behind you, you lead the charge, the minigun still in hand. You advance toward the remaining ground troops, who are now scrambling to regroup. The sight of their fallen comrades and the chaos of the battlefield has left them vulnerable, and you intend to capitalize on that. As you see, Barikange (the demon leuithenant) looks at me with intense anger. As I look out my window, their numbers dwindle to 10,011 demons.
And I level up 15 times. As I open my walkie-talkie, "Alpha leader! Do you copy?
"Yeah, loud and clear, eagle eye. What's your status?"
"Heh, you need to go faster if I were you, because I'm going to farm all the experience points here."
"Copy that, Eagle Eye," Alpha Leader responds, a hint of amusement in his voice. "Just make sure you leave some for the rest of us. We’re moving in to support your position."
"Yeah, just be quick."
You can hear the sounds of your allies rallying, their spirits lifted by your display of power. The battlefield is still chaotic, but the tide has undeniably turned in your favor. With the wyverns down and the ground troops disoriented, you feel a surge of confidence.
"Alright, men! Let’s keep the pressure on!" you shout, your voice booming over the din of battle. "We’ve got them on the ropes! Push forward.
As you advance, you can see the remaining demons struggling to regroup. Their formation is breaking, and you can sense their fear. The sight of their fallen comrades and the relentless fire from your allies has shaken their resolve. You take a moment to reload your minigun, the sound of the bullets clinking into place a reassuring reminder of your firepower.
Suddenly, you spot Barikange, the demon lieutenant, rallying his troops. His eyes burn with fury as he sees you cutting through his forces. You can feel the intensity of his gaze, and it only fuels your determination.
"Looks like we’ve got a special guest," you mutter to yourself, a grin spreading across your face. "Time to show him what a Knight-Summoner can do."
You raise your minigun, locking eyes with Barikange. The demon lieutenant roars in anger, rallying his remaining forces to charge at you. But you’re ready.
"Men, focus fire on Barikange!" you command, your voice cutting through the chaos. "We need to take him down!"
Your allies respond, unleashing a barrage of arrows, spells, and gunfire toward the demon lieutenant. You join in, unleashing a hail of bullets from your minigun.
"Appraisal"
Name: Barikange
Rank: demon leuithenant
Level: 40
Weapon: heavy axe of torment. Rating: epic
Skill: ground shake
As the bullets rain down on Barikange, you can see the demon lieutenant's fury intensifying. He raises his heavy axe of torment, a massive weapon that seems to pulse with dark energy, and lets out a guttural roar that echoes across the battlefield. The remaining demons rally around him, their fear momentarily replaced by a desperate determination to protect their leader.
"Keep firing!" you shout, your voice rising above the chaos. "We need to break his morale!"
The hail of gunfire and magic continues to pummel Barikange, but he stands firm, his dark armor absorbing some of the damage. You can see the determination in his eyes as he prepares to retaliate.
Suddenly, he swings his axe down, and the ground beneath you trembles violently. "Ground Shake!" he bellows, unleashing a shockwave that ripples through the battlefield. The force of the attack sends several of your allies sprawling, and you feel the ground shift beneath your feet.
You brace yourself, feeling the tremors, but you refuse to be knocked down. "Men, hold your ground!" you shout, rallying your allies. "We can’t let him intimidate us!"
As the shockwave subsides, you take a moment to assess the situation. Barikange is still standing, but he’s taken significant damage. You can see the blood seeping through the cracks in his armor, and the fury in his eyes is now mixed with a hint of desperation.
"Heh, let's meet this fucker in person, princess; give me a buff!"
Princess Lyra nods, her expression resolute. "I’ll enhance your strength and speed! Hold on!" She raises her hands, channeling her magic as a shimmering aura envelops you. You can feel the power coursing through your veins, amplifying your physical abilities and sharpening your senses.
System Notification!
Buff Activated: Strength and Agility Enhancement!
Effects:
Increased melee damage by 30%.
Enhanced speed, allowing for quicker movements and dodges.
Temporary resistance to physical damage.
"Equip exosuit 1! "
As you activate the exosuit, sleek, high-tech armor envelops your body, enhancing your physical capabilities even further. The suit hums with energy, and you can feel its systems syncing with your own, amplifying your strength and agility. The weight of the armor feels like a second skin, and you can sense the power coursing through you.
System Notification!
Exosuit 1 Activated!
Effects:
Enhanced Strength: +20%
Enhanced Agility: +20%
Increased Defense: +30%
Integrated targeting system for improved accuracy.
As I jump to the battlefield and dash towards Barikange.
If I gauge our level since I leveled up 15 times, that makes me level 37, which is not near his level 40. Man, this guy leveled up so quickly in just one night. Tsk fucking demons. But no worries; I can deal with that, but not as easily as others, but I can manage.
With the enhancements from Princess Lyra's magic and the exosuit's capabilities, you feel a surge of confidence as you charge toward Barikange. The battlefield around you is a chaotic symphony of clashing steel, gunfire, and the cries of the wounded, but your focus is solely on the demon lieutenant.
As you close the distance, you can see the fury in Barikange's eyes. He’s a formidable opponent, but you’re determined to show him the strength of a Knight-Summoner. The ground shakes beneath your feet as you sprint, your enhanced speed allowing you to dodge incoming projectiles and weave through the chaos.
"Let’s see what you’ve got, demon!" you shout, your voice ringing with defiance.
Barikange roars in response, raising his heavy axe of torment high above his head. The weapon crackles with dark energy, and you can feel the malevolent aura radiating from it. He swings down with tremendous force, aiming to cleave you in two.
You react instinctively, rolling to the side just in time to avoid the devastating blow. The ground erupts where the axe strikes, sending debris flying in all directions. You quickly regain your footing and counter with a powerful strike of your own.
With your enhanced strength, you swing your minigun like a melee weapon, using its weight to your advantage. The barrel connects with Barikange’s side, knocking him off balance and causing him to stagger. You follow up with a flurry of rapid strikes, each blow fueled by your tenacity and the power of the exosuit.
M16 enhanced
Dragon's breath ammo
Equipped.
You swiftly transition from the minigun to the M16, feeling the familiar weight of the rifle in your hands. The enhanced dragon's breath ammo glows ominously, promising devastating firepower. You take a moment to steady your breath, focusing on Barikange as he regains his footing, his eyes burning with rage.
"Time to turn up the heat," you mutter, grinning as you prepare to unleash a torrent of fire upon the demon lieutenant.
Barikange, now fully aware of your capabilities, charges at you with a furious roar, his heavy axe swinging in a wide arc. You sidestep his attack, the blade narrowly missing you as you pivot on your heel, bringing the M16 up to your shoulder.
"Let’s see how you handle this!" you shout, pulling the trigger.
The rifle barks loudly, and the dragon's breath ammo ignites as it leaves the barrel, creating a trail of fire in its wake. The round strikes Barikange squarely in the chest, exploding on impact and engulfing him in flames. The demon lieutenant howls in pain, staggering back as the fire sears through his dark armor.
"Keep firing the cannons at demon troops," you command your allies, as you deal with Barikange.
Your allies respond to your command, unleashing a barrage of cannon fire at the remaining demon troops. The ground shakes as the cannons roar to life, sending explosive shells hurtling toward the disoriented demons. The chaos of battle continues to unfold around you, but your focus remains on Barikange, who is now reeling from the impact of your shot.
As the flames flicker around him, you can see the fury in his eyes intensifying. He raises his heavy axe once more, but this time, you can sense a shift in his demeanor. The pain from the fire has only fueled his rage, and he charges at you with renewed determination.
"Is that all you've got?" you taunt, your confidence surging as you prepare for his next attack.
Barikange lunges forward, swinging his axe in a wide arc aimed at your midsection. You quickly drop to a crouch, narrowly avoiding the deadly swing. The force of his attack sends a shockwave through the ground, and you can feel the tremors beneath your feet.
"Now!" you shout, taking advantage of his momentary overextension. You rise from your crouch and unleash a volley of shots from the M16, the dragon's breath ammo igniting as it tears through the air. Each round finds its mark, striking Barikange in the back and shoulders, causing him to stagger further.
"You think you can defeat me, human?" Barikange snarls, his voice dripping with contempt. "I will crush you!"
"No, but they can," as Keith said, that one explosive cannonball hit Barikange as he jumped backwards to avoid the explosion. As the impact threw Keith a meter.
The explosion from the cannonball sends a shockwave through the battlefield, and you take advantage of the chaos. Barikange is momentarily disoriented, his focus shifting as he tries to regain his balance. You can see the fury in his eyes, but now there’s a flicker of uncertainty as well.
As Keith pushed himself up and found his M16 shattered in pieces, he thought,Fuck, and his exosuit is now badly damaged.
System notification!
Warning!
The exosuit now has only 30% durability.
You quickly assess the situation, feeling the weight of the battle pressing down on you. The exosuit's durability is dwindling, and you know you need to act fast. Barikange is still reeling from the cannonball explosion, but he’s regaining his composure, and you can’t afford to let him recover.
"Keith, fall back and regroup!" Lyra shouted. Well, hold him off while you heal yourself." As she said that, Keith heard a loud noise from a familiar engine. "Man, you guys finally made it, and as you saw, your friends hit Barikange's back with the bumper of the military jeep.
The impact of the military jeep slamming into Barikange sends him sprawling forward, his heavy axe clattering to the ground as he struggles to regain his footing. The sudden chaos gives you a moment to breathe, and you quickly assess the situation. Your allies are rallying, and the tide of battle is shifting in your favor.
"Nice timing!" you shout, a grin spreading across your face as you see your comrades pouring in to support you. The sound of engines revving and the sight of armored vehicles charging onto the battlefield invigorate your spirits. "Let’s keep the pressure on!"
As Josh, Cain, Vismond, and Chris jump down on the Jee
p and are ready to help Keith. He just raised his hand and said. "Focus on the ground troops; I'll handle this guy." As you said that all of your friends nodded and go straight into action as you summon you're minigun again .
"Be careful brother!"josh shouted and I just nodded.
"Let’s finish this!" you declare, raising your minigun and taking aim at Barikange and you can feel the power coursing through the weapon. You pull the trigger, unleashing a torrent of fire upon the demon lieutenant.
To be continued...