novelraw Chapter 9 Warlock: Why was my house robbed?
Chapter 9 Warlock: Why was my house robbed?
How can we solve this problem?
Direct threat?
No, that's not appropriate.
This is different from washing the cloak, which was completely impossible—and he was a bit emotional at the time—this is not impossible.
Since that's the case, there's no need to take the risk. Otherwise, what if this stone is truly determined and resists to the bitter end? Wouldn't that be troublesome?
Let's just focus on improving our intelligence.
With that thought in mind, Richard brought up his control panel.
Name: Richard Targaryen
Race: Human
[Occupation: Bard lv2 (Experience 10/30)]
[Attributes: Strength 9, Agility 12, Constitution 11, Intelligence 10, Perception 10, Charisma 13]
[Standard skills: Performance (proficient), Persuasion, Elvish, Thief slang]
[Extraordinary Skills - Spells: Harsh Words (Tier 0), Charm (Tier 1)]
【Extraordinary Skill - Combat Art: Wild Slash (Tier 1)】
[Talent: Enhanced Dark Vision, Beast Intuition]
Specialty: Eye of Insight
Title: None
Free attribute points: 1
If you add free attribute points, his current intelligence can reach 11 points, which is 1 point away from the threshold of being able to communicate with magic stones.
There are roughly two ways to obtain this crucial attribute point.
One option is to continue to charm other items, especially those related to the mind, to see if you can draw 1 point of intelligence.
But that's too random, it's purely based on luck.
The second option is to find a way to get 20 experience points, level up, and then there's a high probability that you'll also get free attribute points, allowing you to easily achieve your goal.
However, doing so is also very difficult.
Because that would mean he would have to kill ten more kobolds, or just kill the warlock, since that guy might be worth ten of them.
Ok……
Thinking about it carefully, there are probably less than twenty ordinary kobolds left. If I want to kill half of them, it's almost impossible for me to escape the warlock.
In other words, if he uses the second method, he will definitely have to deal with the sorcerer.
My head hurts.
Richard rubbed his forehead, recalling the information about the sorcerer.
In Terella, warlocks may sound like spellcasters similar to mages, but their underlying logic is actually quite different.
A mage's power comes from their understanding and study of magic, and their image is more like that of a scholar. This is why this profession has higher requirements for intelligence.
Warlocks, on the other hand, may have their power derived from supernatural bloodlines, the influence of other worlds, or the infiltration of some kind of strange energy. Most of their power is innate and does not require learning.
This is why warlocks, like bards, primarily rely on charm as their attribute.
To put it simply, mages choose magic, while warlocks are chosen by magic. The former plays with "technology," while the latter relies on mutation. The former is a true academic genius, while the latter has letters of recommendation.
What? You're asking about poets?
The poet is an art student with pigtails, unlike either of them.
cough cough.
In conclusion, although warlocks are also spellcasters, they have a limited number of spells to learn independently compared to mages, and their spellcasting ability is also quite arbitrary.
However, this does not diminish their power, as they often possess talents and expertise that mages lack, giving them an advantage in casting speed, intensity, and range.
Those who are born with magical favor cannot be weak.
So what if you only know one fireball spell? Fire it in a barrage like a machine gun, and you can still roast someone to a crisp.
And now...
Am I really going to have to deal with a warlock like this?
Richard's face immediately fell... but he quickly regained his composure. After all, he still had to deal with the dragon, and compared to that, the kobold warlock was just an appetizer.
From a certain perspective, in order to ensure that he would not be disturbed when dealing with the dragon later, he also needed to deal with this warlock first.
Since we can't avoid it, let's just do it!
Let's go over and observe secretly first, and see if we can see that guy's stats.
Richard made up his mind, grabbed his weapon, and left the blacksmith's shop.
He lingered along the edge of the entire underground city.
About three hours later, thanks to enhanced dark vision, they finally spotted the kobold under the pillar a few dozen meters away, waving a wooden staff around wildly!
He was overjoyed and immediately began to stare at it. A panel then appeared before his eyes...
【Name:? ? ? 】
Race: Kobold
[Class: Warlock lv3]
[Attributes: Strength 7, Agility 12, Constitution 8, Intelligence 9, Perception 9, Charisma 14]
[Standard Skills: ???]
[Extraordinary Skills (Spells): Fire Arrow (Tier 0), Burning Hand (Tier 1), Web Spell (Tier 2)]
[Special Skill (Combat Art): None]
[Talent: Enhanced Dark Vision]
Specialty: ???
Title: None
I really saw it!
Although there were many question marks because the other party's class level was one level higher than mine, I was able to see all the most crucial attributes and spells!
Eye of Insight, you are truly amazing!
and many more……
This guy also has enhanced dark vision?
not good!
Just as Richard realized something was wrong, the kobold warlock, who was walking normally a few dozen meters away, also noticed him.
"Guga (human)!"
He immediately shouted, then beckoned his men, who couldn't see that far, to follow him closely, and strode towards Richard.
As they drew closer, he flicked his wrist and threw a ball of fire straight at Richard's head!
At the critical moment, Richard's beastly intuition kicked in.
He almost instinctively turned his head, just in time to dodge the flames thrown by the warlock.
so close!
A few drops of cold sweat appeared on his forehead. Without further ado, he turned and ran away into the distance.
Seeing out of the corner of his eye that the sorcerer was still quite close, he used the foul language he had just learned to hurl insults:
"What are you chasing me for? You little lizard who crawled out of a dragon's snot, an ugly freak who scared its own mother to death right after birth, do you really think that as long as you work hard, you'll be valued by the dragon? Don't be ridiculous, in that red dragon's eyes you're nothing more than a makeshift toothpick!"
"Gagagu (Human, what did you say? Stop right there!)!"
The warlock couldn't understand Richard's curses.
However, his body was still affected. He suddenly felt a headache, twisted his ankle, and fell to the ground.
When I looked up again, Richard was nowhere to be seen.
That cunning human escaped once again.
He didn't recognize the spell of verbal abuse and thought it was his own mistake, so he angrily pounded the ground.
"Caw caw! Cluck cluck!"
After venting his anger, he stood up, gathered the remaining kobolds, and decided to continue with their original mission.
He came out this time to return to the nest to replenish some necessary living supplies, so that the entire clan could stay near the exit for a longer period of time and carry out Master Zoya's plan.
however.
When he returned to his lair, his chin slammed directly onto his feet.
"Gah! (My house was robbed?!)"