Former Hero, Solo Play Oriented – Chapter 68

Crash, crash, crash!

Tap, tap tap!

While lightly jumping, one, two, three. Using Backward Evasion and movement speed buff, and finally Counterattack to avoid all the swords of light.

I like the spacing and position of where the light swords are thrust. This will be preparation for the next special phase.

My body, which immediately charged towards Archangel and Fallen Angel, danced between the blades of light and darkness swung from left and right.

Swish, clang!

After blocking the Fallen Angel’s sword that executed a 2-hit combo swing, I immediately used Moonlight Slash and Starlight Slash consecutively.

The main target of the single-target Starlight Slash is the Archangel, while using the instantly activatable Moonlight Slash to attack the Fallen Angel together occasionally.

[3rd Named]

[Level 45 Ancient Golem Archangel Dominion]

[HP 5,537,547/10,000,000]

[3rd Named]

[Level 45 Ancient Golem Fallen Angel Baliel]

[HP 2,850,419/10,000,000]

After glancing to check the bosses’ HP status, I focused single-target attacks on the Archangel.

Woong woong woong.

The three swords of light thrust into the ground had already started generating platforms around me.

But through the next time-based special pattern, I can erase the platforms.

Crash, crash, crash!

Entering the next time-based special phase, this time three swords of darkness thrust down.

One with Backward Evasion, one by targeting the Fallen Angel and using Counterattack to go behind, and the last one while dealing damage to both of them simultaneously with Flash Strike.

Woong!

The three swords of darkness thrust exactly where the swords of light were soon emitted a strong light.

Flash!

The phenomenon caused by the meeting of swords of light and darkness.

With this, I can blow away all the platforms too.

And.

Oooooh-!

Along with a blinding flash, 10% of the Archangel and Fallen Angel’s HP disappeared instantly. The Archangel and Fallen Angel entered a groggy state simultaneously.

The ‘neutralization’ gimmick using swords of light and darkness.

Through this, I can deal damage to the bosses while erasing the platforms.

Paradoxically, it was a gimmick that could be easily discovered because I was doing solo play rather than party play.

Because both Named’s aggro are directed at me, both swords of light and darkness fall on me. If I try to overlap platforms, the two swords inevitably meet.

I smiled after checking the angels’ status.

This is actually more advantageous for solo play.

That is, if you have the skill to avoid and block both angels’ blades simultaneously while maintaining the offensive.

But the timing of invincibility skills was important. If you avoid the giant sword falling pattern too late, it gets thrust into where you originally were. You need to finely adjust the timing to induce it to thrust where you arrive after using evasion skills.

After erasing all the platforms, I immediately stuck to the bosses and started attacking.

Up to three swords, it’s possible to erase all platforms. If you use Backward Evasion, Counterattack, and Flash Strike, you can overlap them.

The next special phase will probably be four swords each. At that time, even if you use all invincibility skills, one sword of light and darkness each will remain. That’s when the true time attack begins.

The neutralization damage gimmick only activates if you succeed in erasing all platforms. From now on, I can’t expect that damage either.

But succeeding in neutralizing three swords is enough damage.

The Archangel had a bit more HP left. Before the uncleared platforms cover the entire battle area, I need to take down at least one angel.

If so, I’ll focus the offensive on the Fallen Angel.

I was worried about the rampage of the Archangel left alone, but I saved the bracelet’s cooldown reset unique ability.

If it’s the infinite area-of-effect attack type, I can avoid up to 10 times.

Clack!

Oooooh-!

As the Fallen Angel’s wings were torn off by my last sword strike, the magic stones forming its body shattered.

The golem modeled after an angel’s appearance returned to its original form of ‘magic stones’.

In the end, I succeeded in taking care of the Fallen Angel.

The number of surrounding platforms I couldn’t erase was 4 in total.

The Archangel’s remaining HP is.

[3rd Named]

[Level 45 Ancient Golem Archangel Dominion]

[HP 780,581/10,000,000]

Oooooh-!

Massive light energy started concentrating in the body of the Archangel left alone.

The start of the rampage pattern. This pattern won’t end until the Archangel falls.

Counterattack first? Backward Evasion first? Anyway, both cooldowns are the same at 8 seconds.

Flash!

A blinding light burst from the Archangel’s body and covered the entire battle area.

Avoiding the first area-of-effect attack with Backward Evasion, simultaneously using an approach skill. I didn’t stop the offensive against the Archangel.

Woong.

Light energy concentrates in the Archangel’s body again and.

Flash!

Second area-of-effect attack, avoided with Counterattack.

Third area-of-effect attack, used the momentary invincibility judgment of Flash Strike.

Fourth area-of-effect attack, Backward Evasion’s cooldown returned.

Fifth area-of-effect attack, Counterattack’s cooldown returned.

Woong.

As expected, the area-of-effect attacks don’t stop.

The rampage of the Archangel left alone seemed like it would continue until everything around was erased.

Flash!

I activated the unique ability of the ‘Bracelet of Hammer and Anvil’, ‘Reset all skill cooldowns’.

With this, if I use skills in the same order again, I can avoid 5 more times.

But.

After checking the Archangel’s remaining HP, I couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat.

There’s still over 5% left.

Though I gained 5 more chances to avoid through the bracelet’s cooldown reset function, can I shave off all the HP within that?

Without even calculating, it’s clearly impossible.

If I try one more time, I think I can control the two angels’ HP better.

I glanced towards the boss room entrance direction.

Should I run away? The retreat route isn’t blocked.

Flash!

The area-of-effect attack that came again while my thoughts were progressing.

I used Backward Evasion towards the entrance.

But I didn’t run away. Instead, I used an approach skill to rush towards the Archangel.

Rain, it’s too early to give up.

There’s still one technique worth trying.

While avoiding the area-of-effect attack that flew in again with Counterattack, I didn’t use Flash Strike as per routine for the third area-of-effect attack, but took a posture to protect my body from the impact.

As long as I don’t die in one hit.

And, the third flash swept over my body.

Flash!

Boom!

“Ugh!”

Roll.

A feeling like all the bones in my body were smashed.

Blood spurted from my mouth, as if my internal organs were damaged too.

“Cough, cough.”

My vision turned pure white.

But, ignoring the pain, I immediately got up.

I smiled while bleeding from the corner of my mouth.

[Flash Strike]

[Cooldown 1 minute]

[Invincible during casting]

[???]

The hidden condition was revealed.

【True Flash Strike usable at HP 1% or lower】

It’s what I used in Aspero’s Fortress.

I apologized to ‘Lee Seulbi’ in my heart.

Sorry for abusing the body. I’ll do better next time.

It’s okay just once, right? We’ve been taking care of the body all this time.

Woong.

While directly facing the body of ‘Archangel Dominion’ where light energy is gathering again.

Thud.

I planted my trembling legs into the ground.

Rumble!

Soon, an unprecedented energy started welling up inside my body.

It’s a bit unfair that I can only use it when in pain.

If it’s a unique finishing move, I should be able to use it freely.

The energy that started from my toes climbed up my calves, thighs, traveled through my shoulders to the tips of my fingers, and flowed towards the sword at my waist.

Woong!

The energy gathered in the sword vibrated the blade while emitting a strong light.

The moment the flash burst from the Archangel’s body.

Flash!

My body also became a flash.

Crack.

Along with the sound of stone splitting, a storm swept in as if following me.

Boom boom boom boom!

The Archangel, mere chunks of magic stones, was swept up in that storm and turned to dust.

I sat down blankly and looked at the scattered remains of the golem.

And smiled brightly.

“Cleared it.”

* * *

“As expected, taking down one first wasn’t the right method.”

Chris’s Raid Party had tried focusing attacks on Archangel Dominion to take it down first in the previous try. But they couldn’t avoid annihilation from the endless dark energy emitted by Fallen Angel Baliel left alone.

“The HP is too much. They say 10 million each, but since there are two, it’s no different from 20 million in reality.”

“How about trying to take them down together by mixing area-of-effect attacks?”

“Th-that’s impossible! You’re saying to avoid both the Archangel’s light sword and Fallen Angel’s dark sword? I absolutely can’t do that!”

Chris nodded at Cherni’s intense reaction.

The blade range is wide enough for even ranged damage dealers to enter the attack range. The angles are also diverse. Moreover, the Fallen Angel’s sword strikes even have aftershocks.

Even if Fighter Deathly Death could somehow avoid them, the ranged damage dealers wouldn’t be able to endure.

“And the special pattern, the giant blade thrusting down on the tank on the opposite side. Considering the platform it generates too, it seems right to split them up and take them down after all.”

Huge swords of light and darkness. The attack became easier after starting to place these as far out as possible. But as the platform range gradually widened and the number increased over time, it remained unchanged that they eventually covered the entire battle area.

The Named’s HP of 10 million each was quite a burdensome number even now that the party members’ specs had increased a lot.

Thinking of ‘Lion Balgar’, the 2nd Named from Aspero’s Fortress with 20 million HP, it wouldn’t be strange if there was a gimmick to shave off HP.

“I wonder if there’s a gimmick to shave off HP in chunks. We’ll have to try various methods.”

“We haven’t made many tries yet, right? We should be able to find the strategy soon.”

While the party members were conversing, Bae Merong, who had been enjoying the anguished local messages of the advance parties, suddenly made a flustered expression.

“Ch-Chris unnie!”

Bae Merong ran to Chris and jumped up and down.

“L-look at this! Again, again!”

Chris, who checked the local announcement that just popped up, shook her head and laughed.

“Oh my.”

[‘No Name’ party has succeeded in the first clear of the elite dungeon, ‘Berbeia Ancient Temple’!]