I’m Really Not Targeting the Mages Chapter 55: Joney Turtle
The case of the Sierra Bridge is very special.
As the only bridge connecting the two banks of the Serra, its very existence can be described as a miracle.
It is a building that existed on the eve of the catastrophe.
After the catastrophe, stand upright.
Compared to other forgotten bridge ruins on the Sierra.
The bridge is naturally shrouded in a strong sense of history and mystery.
In the early years, the bridge was considered a cursed place.
Because at that time.
Any adventurer who tries to cross the bridge will disappear without a trace in the mist and wind that suddenly rises above the river!
The next day.
People will see their bodies floating on the river.
There is a theory that these corpses are the origin of the "water ghosts".
It's been a while.
The bridge is naturally considered a terrible structure that carries a curse.
However, this misunderstanding was gradually resolved.
Because someone tried to row across the Sierra, but it ended up the same as crossing the bridge.
After this series of groping, people finally realized that the curse itself is not on the bridge, but on the bottomless river!
The idea that "there's a terrifying monster lurking at the bottom of the Serra" also began to spread.
After that, most people gave up on crossing the river.
Paramount Manor and Gem City are also in absolute severance.
Until one day.
A brave adventurer arrives here.
After careful exploration and research, he discovered a way to safely cross the Sierra.
That is to walk directly across the bridge during the coldest days of the year.
There will be no fog and no strong winds.
Because at that time the Sierra River was covered with thick ice!
The adventurer became the first to successfully cross the Serra River.
He went to Gem City and came back here.
With the support of everyone, he single-handedly established the Paramount Manor.
The name "Witty Alan" spread.
In order to prevent others from entering by mistake.
Alan built a solid fort at the head of the bridge.
Two guards are stationed near the fort.
And the key to the iron gate on the bridge is hidden in Alan's secret room.
As a result, only the lord himself has the ability to open the two thick iron doors.
Given Alan's reputation, the adventurers dare not say much.
Everyone honestly waits for the arrival of the cold winter.
But it happened unexpectedly.
Last winter, Alan didn't open the iron gate.
The "Meteorological Warlock" of the lord's mansion claimed that the weather last winter was hot, and the ice layer on the river surface was not thick enough, making it dangerous to cross the river.
So the group of adventurers who wanted to go to the Gem City stayed in Dawn Town.
They're going to wait another year.
Who knows that.
What we've been waiting for is the news that the bridge is still closed this winter!
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The above is the relevant news that Roger spent 10 copper orders to find out.
The announcement was recently posted.
The bulletin board was crowded with people. At a glance, there were at least fifty or sixty of them, all of them strong adventurers.
They discussed in a low voice, expressing their opinions.
Someone whispered, venting their dissatisfaction.
But no one dared to stand up and question the decision of the Lord's Mansion.
Alan's prestige is evident.
After reading the announcement carefully again.
Roger turned around and walked into the town.
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The situation in Dawnlight is better than Roger imagined.
The patchwork of houses and the well-connected roads were clearly planned.
The hygiene situation is equally encouraging.
There are even full-time personnel on the side of the road who clean up animal waste.
"There is a perfect sewer system."
"It is much stronger than Tongma Town."
Roger was amazed.
It seems that it is not without reason that Alan can be praised by so many people.
At least in the planning and governance of towns.
Roger saw a lot of bright spots beyond the times.
For example.
There is a special area in Dawning Town for information exchange.
It was a square with a simple wooden shed.
Each wooden shed corresponds to a different information exchange area.
"Farm Area", "Adventurer Area", "Public Affairs Area", "Business Area", etc.
People can get the latest information by reading the notice boards in each area.
You can also post your needs on the corresponding bulletin board for a small fee.
In this way, the communication needs of residents are greatly facilitated.
As far as the bulletin board is concerned, Roger has also seen it in Tongma Town.
But such a neat design from top to bottom.
It was indeed his first time seeing him.
At the entrance of the plaza, there are even several stalls that help illiterate residents write announcements!
The prosperity of Dawning Town is evident.
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Roger spends a whole day wandering around Dawn.
Finally came to the door of a remote grocery store.
This grocery store was found by Roger on the bulletin board in the "Commercial District".
It is said to be a shop for adventurers.
Roger walked in and saw that the store had a full range of products.
Not only did he buy the "developing potion" he wanted here.
There is also a hidden grid library that fills up a wave of "Men's Belt", the main contents are as follows:
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"Lime package: quicklime powder, which has blinding effect and generates heat when exposed to water"
"Flash bottle: a black bottle full of light elements, which will produce a flash effect when smashed"
"Smoke Grenade: A projectile that creates a choking fog that obscures the enemy's vision"
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Unfortunately, "Acid Bottle" and "Rotten Egg" are out of stock.
Otherwise Roger would have bought some.
After all, walking the rivers and lakes.
Be prepared.
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It was dusk when I left the grocery store.
Dawning Town implements a half-curfew system, so Roger hastened his steps to return to the Charcoal Inn.
The Sierra Bridge thing is a bit of a nuisance.
He plans to go to town tomorrow to find a way.
See if you can connect with the lord's mansion and find out more useful news.
Walking on the path between the farms.
Roger was not idle either, holding a handbook of common monsters compiled by scholars from the lord's palace and reading with great interest.
Walk and walk.
His footsteps gradually slowed down.
There is a feeling of being watched!
The next moment, a dark wind came from behind Roger.
Ti Yunzong activates like an instinct.
Roger jumped to distance himself, looked back, but saw a tiger-headed...
Turtle? !
"Is it Jonny?"
Roger recognizes the monster trying to attack him.
The tortoise's shell is about one meter in diameter. It lies on the ground like a manhole cover.
He quickly lost his breath.
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"Johnny Turtle LV22 HP 470 Defense 49 Weak Thunder"
"Trait 1: Absolute Defense"
"Absolute Defense: Jonny Turtle can retract its limbs and head into the turtle shell. At this stage, its defense ability will be greatly improved"
"Trait 2: Ferocious Assault"
"Ferocious Assault: Jonny Turtle has a very fast movement speed, especially when it is fully charged, its movement speed will be greatly increased"
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When Roger was stunned, the Jonny Turtle rushed towards him.
Its target is the bulging dark space around Roger's waist!
Roger jumped back dexterously, pulled out the Green Clam Sword with his backhand, and stabbed it suddenly!
bang bang bang bang!
The tip of the sword slid across the neck of the Jonny Turtle, and a sharp electric light was drawn on the turtle's shell.
"Sure enough, it is an absolute defense."
Roger bared his teeth, and put away the green cockroach sword a little distressed.
The Jonny Turtle on the ground flexibly stretched out its limbs and head, and its sharp, somewhat ferocious teeth were exposed in the air, and it made a low roar at Roger.
It's getting closer and closer.
Roger could only step back.
He had just read the Monster Manual, and he knew something about this thing.
This Jonny turtle is the biggest hidden danger of Paramount Manor!
This fellow is a 3-ring monster, not only has amazing defense, but also moves faster than most adventurers.
Although they do not hurt people, they are equally evil.
Most of the residents of the Paramount estate have been either stolen or robbed by Jonny Turtles.
Food, weapons, gold and silver, clothes...
Jonny's got it all!
From the attribute point of view ~IndoMTL.com~ this thing has a thick blood and high defense, and is very difficult to kill.
The most troublesome thing is.
They're especially vindictive!
Once you provoke it and fail to kill it, it will definitely be troublesome.
Even the "witty Alan" is helpless against such monsters.
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Roger doesn't like this monster.
40+ defense.
Maybe only Chiyue can break the defense.
And with one slash, Chiyue's durability is maddened.
"Forget it, it's not worth the loss."
After a while with Jonny Turtle, Roger decides to retreat.
He launched Ti Yun Zong, fighting and retreating.
But Jonny Turtle was faster than Roger had imagined.
Under the blessing of Ti Yunzong, he was not able to completely shake off the opponent.
It's almost time to arrive at the Charcoal Fire Inn.
Roger's face finally darkened.
He stopped, looked around, and then took out a delicate bracelet and put it on his wrist.
The Jonny Turtle lunges aggressively.
Roger's lips moved.
"Mystra Seventh Curse"!
A pale electric light bloomed from the palm of his hand.
The terrifying arc of light cut through the night sky of the forest and smashed into the monster.
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"You killed a johnny"
"You gained 25 XP"
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Next second.
Roger stared blankly at the charred monster on the ground.
I can't help but exclaim:
"Wow~Oh~"
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"Your lifespan increased by 31,536,000 seconds"
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