Retrograde Gaming

Chapter 24: Cheat-Like Attack Power

Translator: Henyee Translations

Editor: Henyee Translations

“What? Level 12?” Upon seeing Li Huailin’s level after he entered the party, even Red Face Drinks Water who had witnessed Li Huailin’s impressiveness cried out in surprise. She never would’ve imagined that her brother-in-law was actually three levels lower than she was.

“What’s the matter?” Li Huailin looked at the party’s information. Apart from him being level 12, Red Moon was the highest at level 16, and the other three girls were all at level 15. However, he didn’t find himself strange at all—his current attributes were probably equal to or higher than those at level 40.

“The official notice’s suggested level is level 15 for the Viper Cave, and it’s the normal level of the dungeon,” Red Moon hurriedly said.

“Does this mean I can’t go in?” Li Huailin asked.

“That’s not it. You can enter the dungeon.” Red Moon discovered that Li Huailin really didn’t understand the dungeon’s system, so she explained, “The official notice’s suggested level is 15 as the dungeon’s lowest requirement. Players who haven’t reached level 15 basically can’t complete the dungeon. This is why our guild only started our raid when everyone’s level 15.”

“Oh, I see! Since I can go in, it’s alright—no need to worry! It won’t be a problem.” Li Huailin waved his hand. “Let’s go quickly.”

“Uh…” Red Moon was stifled by Li Huailin actions. She didn’t even know what to say.

On the other hand, Li Huailin was quite eager to rush into the dungeon first. The dungeon’s entrance had a white layer of film. Once they passed through it, everyone in the party would be teleported to an independent space. Inside, no other parties would be able to fight over monsters with you—your only job would be to clear the dungeon.

“Big Sister, is this really alright?” Red Bloodstain said somewhat doubtfully. After all, it would already be pretty good for someone at level 12 not to be a hindrance when entering a level 15 dungeon. However, their guild was just starting to progress in raids, and now, it felt like four people were raiding a 5-man dungeon. How could she not be worried?

“I believe in brother-in-law!” Suddenly, Red Face Drinks Water shouted from behind. She was the second one to charge into the dungeon.

“Forget it. Let’s go. We’ll see what the situation is like then.” After seeing Red Face Drinks Water charge in, Red Moon, who was originally somewhat hesitant about whether to continue the raid, also decided to go in and have a look. After all, she couldn’t just let Red Face Drinks Water and Li Huailin do it alone. “Everyone, let’s enter the dungeon.”

“Yes…” Red Bloodstain still had an expression filled with worry, but she still listened to her Big Sister’s words. On the other hand, Red Dust Misty Rain was more worried for her younger cousin. After she heard Red Moon’s words, she also charged in.

The Viper Cave was a small dungeon for five people. Its main setting was simply a mountain range and a karst cave. If Li Huailin accepted the leading quest at the main city, he would understand the plot here—it was probably the main city’s soldiers that discovered the large increase in the number of poisonous snakes inside the eastern mountain range. It reached a point where it endangered a region. After investigating, the soldiers discovered that there was a gang that raised vipers, who were an evil organization that worshipped the Viper Cult. This Viper Cave was this organization’s den, so they had players wipe out the place.

Naturally, Li Huailin wouldn’t accept quests in general since they would just make him lose experience and money. This was why he didn’t accept any of the previous line of quests and simply carelessly mingled with them into the dungeon.

“Cast the buffs. Prepare to fight.” Although Guild Leader Red Moon still had some doubts, she still took the initiative to lead the quest once she entered the dungeon.

Red Face Drinks Water and Red Dust Misty Rain raised their staffs and immediately placed a few buffs on everyone.

Li Huaiiln looked at his own status bar.

Power Word – Fortitude: Constitution -10, continues for 30 minutes.

Arcane Intellect: Intellect -10, continues for 15 minutes.

“…” Li Huailin was truly speechless, these guys were more of a hindrance than a help but he couldn’t say so.

Red Moon looked at the group of monsters ahead. There were three vipers, a red one in the middle, and two green ones on the left and right. The red viper looked relatively stronger, and cotton clothing probably couldn’t withstand its attacks. She had to draw them away separately. So she said, “Fight the green one on the left first, then the green one on the right, and lastly, the red one in the middle.”

“Understood,” the girls replied.

“Prepare to engage. I’m going in.” Red Moon took out her shield and prepared to attack.

“Wait…” Li Huailin suddenly interrupted.

“What?” Red Moon asked in confusion.

“I’m requesting to be the main tank,” Li Huailin raised his hand and said.

“You? Tank the attacks?” Red Moon looked at Li Huailin’s equipment from top to bottom. “You don’t even have a shield.”

“What good is a shield? I always tank with my flesh! There’s no need to worry. Look at my strategy first,” Li Huailin patted his chest and said.

“Oh… okay…” Red Moon couldn’t help and wear an anxious face.

“I believe in brother-in-law!” Red Face Drinks Water at the back said, “Brother-in-law, you can go for it with ease. I’ll keep your health full!”

“Sure, just watch carefully,” with this said, Li Huailin didn’t even wait for Red Moon to agree, he quickly charged towards the first wave of monsters.

After reaching the alert range, the monsters immediately discovered Li Huailin. Since the three monsters’ aggro were connected, they all pounced on the charging warrior.

“Check out my critical hit!” Li Huailin fished out his newbie’s damaged sword and slashed the green snake that was at the forefront.

-910 (Critical Hit).

The green snake at the forefront couldn’t even retaliate before Li Huailin immediately slashed it into two segments.

Battle Record: You’ve killed a Green Viper, minus 35 Experience.

Upon seeing the shocking critical hit number, the three girls behind shouted out, “Oh sh*t!

At the same time, the attacks of the other two vipers landed on Li Huailin.

-12, -9. +25, +25.

Li Huailin was confused, he then swept a glance at his own status bar.

Level 1 Venom: Receive 25 Health Points every 5 seconds, continues for 30 seconds. 3 maximum stacks.

“This is too ridiculous!” The women who had originally wanted to rush forward to help Li Huailin were all dumbstruck—what was wrong with his attack and defense?

-472.

Li Huailin landed another slash on the red snake, even though its red body constricted, it actually didn’t die. It seems that it had a decent amount of health.

“Swipe.”

Li Huailin immediately used the Swipe skill that he had never used before.

-390, -411.

“Heavy Slash.”

-1040 (Critical Hit). The red viper shrieked miserably as it fell down. Minus 45 Experience.

Li Huailin casually struck again with a normal attack, this attack hit for 400+ damage and took down the last green viper. The entire battle lasted for only eight seconds—Li Huailin didn’t lose a single bit of blood.

“It’s done and settled. Let’s continue.” Li Huailin lifted his sword and was about to continue walking forward.

“You! Wait!” Red Moon hurriedly yelled.

“Huh?” Li Huailin turned his head in confusion. “What’s the matter?”

“Your attack and defense is a little too freakish!” Red Moon forgot her composure and shouted.

“What? Really?” Li Huailin looked at the girls who still hadn’t come back to their senses with an inquisitive gaze. All the others, including Red Dust Misty Rain, nodded silently to express that they felt this was indeed abnormal.

Subconsciously, Li Huailin flung his hair. “Sigh. I’m always so wild, cool, and flipping awesome. I’m even infatuated with myself.”

“Get lost!” Red Dust Misty Rain spat.

“Brother-in-law! I worship you so much!” Red Face Drinks Water chimed in with starry eyes.

“Yeah, I really shouldn’t have doubted you Kickass Brother. I feel ashamed to have suspected you.” Red Bloodstain was dumbfounded as she patted Li Huailin on the shoulders.

“Should we continue or not?” Li Huailin looked at the women and asked.

“Continue, why shouldn’t we continue?” Red Moon suddenly realized that she’d picked up a treasure. Although she didn’t understand why he was the way he is, the guild would absolutely profit from such an expert taking them through the dungeon.

“Then, let’s proceed,” With this said, Li Huailin immediately charged towards the next group of monsters.