Ark The Legend Vol 13 Chapter 4

s.p.a.cE 4. Sudden Attack (PART : 4)

Tong!

The armouries were gathered in a circular plaza. There was a dull sound as a vent fell from the ceiling. A soldier inside the plaza reflexively turned around as the vent fell.

“W-who are you?”

“Ark!”

The one who shot the soldier was Ark! Ark rushed towards 3 soldiers that were nearby. The soldiers were dressed similarly. They wore helmets, bulletproof armour and a large s.h.i.+eld made of reinforced plastic. The only thing different was that some were holding machine guns and others rods. An intruder was identified so they immediately formed a barrier and lifted their machine guns.

And the moment the muzzle aimed at Ark!

“Bao!”

Ark raised his left arm and shouted. The crystal wrapped around his wrist turned to liquid and flew forward. It rose into the form of the Baius Golem. Shortened to Bao!

–Uh! Master, did you need my power?

Bao folded its arm in a proud stance after appearing.

Its appearance reminded him of the atmosphere whenever he looked at the magic lamp. However it didn’t have the invincibility of the magic lamp. Bao was just a walking and talking piece of crystal. It wasn’t polite and had the habit of complaining to its owner.

‘Is it really necessary to raise a guy like this?’

It wasn’t the only time he felt sceptical as he looked at Bao. But Bao’s growth wasn’t a choice to Ark. Bao was the Baius s.h.i.+eld and also a growth type item. And the Baius s.h.i.+eld would level up as Bao did. Therefore he tearfully raised it.

‘This……’

It felt different from before. The Casain warrior Basak who adventured with Ark on Muratio Star! Bao started to become softer after Basak’s sacrifice. It wasn’t only the emotions that changed. Ark checked his equipment once he used the Fairy to return from Muratio Star but he never summoned Bao.

–Master, it is slightly strange.

Bao felt like the atmosphere was different from usual and looked at Ark.

–I made it clear already that I don’t like Master. It is clear even now! You are just like my least favourite drink!

But now something is different. All of a sudden I have a good impression of you? No, it is like I remembered something I forgot. I don’t know why but it feels like I met Master a long time ago and have been waiting for you. Why? Huh? Why is this? Do you know?

The events that Ark experienced on Muratio Star had an impact on Bao’s spirit. No, it wasn’t just the spirit.

–Ah! Am I thinking too much? Why is my head so itchy? Something….

Bao scratched its crystal head. Then the moment Bao scratched its head!

Pak!

Bao threw its body in front of Ark. And it jumped over the barrier towards the soldiers. The soldiers who were shooting at Ark changed to a s.h.i.+eld. No, just before they were about to change!

“Bao, now! Blast!”

Bao hit both arms on the ground at Ark’s cry. Projectiles shot from Bao’s head towards the soldiers. This change occurred shortly after Bao scratched its head. Something fang like had popped out from its head. At the same time a message appeared!

Blast (Users, Active): The head will turn soft like tofu and blast awls towards the enemy. The awls contain double the Baius Golem’s attack power. However, the golem becomes lighter and can be easily pushed back.

Force consumption: 100

A technique that could be used when Basak transformed into a golem! That technique was registered with Bao.

Syu syu syu syu! Pepeng!

The crystal projectiles. .h.i.t the s.h.i.+elds, making them shake. Bao became half its size but was still made of crystal and stone. One soldier whose s.h.i.+eld was. .h.i.t by the awls was pushed back towards Ark.

A light ray was thrust from Ark’s hand into the soldier. The crisp, white light showed even under the bright lighting. It was the sword Equalizer that he received on Muratio Star.

“One guy down!”

Wiing! Wiing! Buuuuong! Wiing!

The white light moved in a complicated pattern. The following soldiers were pushed towards Ark by Bao. The soldiers were completed exposed to Ark. The white sword hit the back of the soldier heading towards him and a message popped up.

-Backstab!

…..

The backstab effect that occurred when attacked from behind! If he used Stealth and stabbed the enemy when he was undetected then x4 the damage would be applied. However, continuous attacks couldn’t be dealt with Stealth. He had to be satisfied with that much.

But that changed once the enemy’s back was exposed due to Bao. The sword accelerated and continuously hit their backs. The soldiers can barely turn before their bodies were torn to pieces.

“W-what? That piece of stone?”

-No! Crystal! Blast!

The panicked soldiers hurriedly rushed towards Bao. And Bao delivered the soldiers over and over to Ark. Although the soldiers had already died, their colleagues nearby witnessed the situation and came rus.h.i.+ng over. But the resistance was insignificant.

Their movements were slow and attacks weak but the s.h.i.+eld could cover their colleagues. If one person opposed the soldiers then they would fail. But the opponent was Ark.

Wiing! Wiing! Buuuuong! Pajijiji!

Ark hurled a shower of attacks towards the s.h.i.+elds. And subsequently killed a soldier with backstab once they were exposed.

“T-that guy?”

“Dammit! “What are you staring blankly at? Attack!”

The soldiers who were making confused faces lifted their guns. But Ark’s hand that formed a rune was faster.

“Come out, s.h.i.+re! Rune Carving, Hwairam!”

In the next moment, the rune formed the shape of a giant foot and touched the ground. The ground shook and the soldiers stumbled.

Tong! Tong! Tong!

Then a continuous echo rang out from the top. Once again, Ark wasn’t the only one hiding in the vents. This was the interior of the enemy’s carrier. It was more high risk than an ordinary dungeon. Ellain, Tori and Hegel were left behind to protect the Silver Star while Rapid, Slayer, Kaya, Berad and the others were brought with him for a total of 12 team members.

However the vents were narrow so the 13 of them, including Ark couldn’t come out at once. The 13 people would just be a target for the soldiers. That’s why Ark was fighting against the enemy alone. Meanwhile the rest of the team members dispersed to the vents around the plaza. Once the gazes of the enemy was on Ark, the broke the cover and jumped down.

“Huk! What, what the?”

“Take care of him quickly! Other intruders are lurking here as well!”

12 warriors appeared at the same time! The soldiers who were distracted by Ark instantly became confused. And it was too late once they grasped the situation.

“It is too late!”

“Ohhhhhh! Destruction Hammer! Take this! Aesthetics of Destruction!”

Berad swung a hammer towards a nearby soldier holding a s.h.i.+eld as soon as he landed. And flames emerged from the hammer, causing it to accelerate!

When it collided with the s.h.i.+eld, 3 soldiers were pushed back at once. It was the rare Destruction Hammer with Aesthetics of Destruction attached to it that Ark found after destroying the kraken on E-2036.

In fact, there had been a conversation about who should take owners.h.i.+p of the Destruction Hammer. Ark had already collected the unique Belpheghor’s Pants. It was Ark’s opinion that Berad should obtain the hammer.  Ark wanted to somehow make Berad equip the Destruction Hammer.

Ark had killed some just now but he felt like a s.h.i.+eld trooper was one of the most annoying enemies to face. A s.h.i.+eld was made of a special alloy that could stop melee weapons as well as energy from guns. The most effective weapon against a s.h.i.+eld was a blunt weapon like a hammer or mace. And in Dark Eden, Berad was the only one who could wield a hammer. If Berad’s attack power rose then it would cause Dark Eden’s power to increase.

It was lucky that there wasn’t anyone else on the team who could use a hammer. Slayer used blunt weapons but he couldn’t use a two handed hammer because of his s.h.i.+eld. Thanks to that, the other team members decided to give the Destruction Hammer to Berad. And like he could see, the result was satisfying.

The solid barrier was smashed by the hammer! The s.h.i.+eld troopers crumpled like paper dolls and went flying. Once that happened, the gun troopers were easier to attack!

“Continuous Fire! Quick Fire! Chain Fire!”

Tang! Tang! Tang! Tang!

Rapid continuously shot the s.h.i.+eld troopers. Ammunition was useless against bulletproof armour. The pistol revolved in his hand and shot critical wounds in gaps in the armour. Due to the occupation change to Saint Gunner in Muratio Star, the effects of all pistol skills went UP!

Blood pooled around Rapid in an instant.

“W-we can’t stop them!”

“Dammit! RPG! Blow them up with a RPG!”

A soldier in the back immediately lifted a launcher.  However the soldier with the launcher had already been targeted by Kaya.

“Ha! I knew it! DNA transformation!”

“Huk! What, what the? My hair and body, why……Bark! Bark! Bark! Woof woof!”

He still found Kaya’s DNA conversion skill strange whenever he saw it. The soldier was suddenly turned into a puppy and run away from a hail of bullets with his tail between his legs.

Kung! Snap!

And it ran between the legs of the soldiers until he was stomped on by a giant robot. Park’s autobot was wielding a greatsword in the middle of the enemy.

It was a one-sided battle.

“Iron Wall!”

A solid s.h.i.+eld formed in front of Slayer.

“Wuhahaha! “Come as much as you want! I’ll turn everyone into a beehive!”

Kurakan recklessly fired his gun once the battle started.

“Invincible Spear! Cry, my spear!”

Sadain’s spear shot out lightning every time it hit the enemy. They were silent but Melina and the others were supported their team members from behind. The 20 soldiers were no match against Ark’s team. Ark and his team members had gained a lot of experience in Muratio Star and even received equipment! Once Ark’s team executed a surprise attack, the soldiers could only last 10 minutes at best.

“U-unbelievable…..”

One soldier winced and retreated as others died around him. And he immediately started to run up a spiral staircase. Then 2 muzzles moved above him.

Tutung! Tutung!

2 shots rang out. The soldier’s head shook and he fell down the stairs as he died. The snipers who shot the soldier were Kalliben and Leon.

That was the last one. Once the soldier who was sniped fell down, the battle was already finished. The damage dealt by 20 people was only a 10% loss in health. Even that was restored straight away with Melina’s recovery skills.

‘They weren’t difficult opponents…..”

But they weren’t so weak that they could be ignored. If the troops organized themselves into a formation then they could become difficult. That’s why Ark was used as bait for their surprise attack. It was possible to win but he thought it wouldn’t be easy. But the result was different from his worry and they achieved an overwhelming victory!

Ark who had been watching the battle understood the reason why. There was a profession change and equipment from Muratio Star. But the major reason was their teamwork. When the team was first created, they only fought with their own skills. Naturally Ark commanded them but they were slow to respond when issued instructions. However he didn’t give any instructions in this battle. There was no need to. The team used the necessary skills to aid their colleagues even without any direction.

Their teamwork had matured after Impeltus and Muratio Star.

‘Well anyway!’

“Bao, come back.”

Ark converted Bao back to a s.h.i.+eld and turned his body. Loot was on the floor after taking care of 20 people. However Ark was only interested in one spoils of war. And he was able to find it on the body of the soldier Kalliben and Leon sniped.

The armoury key! The reason Ark came here wasn’t to get several loot that fell to the ground. Ark’s real desire was for the supplies piled up in the Armory.

The Armory room would shortly become Ark’s treasure!

“But before that……”

Four doors were lining the circular plaza. Three of them were together while one door was isolated. He could guess the reason even if he didn’t open the door. Unlike the other three rooms with drawings of guns or amour on it, this one had a drawing of a bomb.

It wasn’t surprising that a huge amount of sh.e.l.ls and missiles appeared once he opened the door. The Armory that Ark opened contained the artillery sh.e.l.ls for the carrier. There were huge sh.e.l.ls and missiles for the carrier.

Of course they couldn’t be stored in a backpack.

“This should be enough.”

But there was a satisfied smile on Ark’s face. If it was a carrier of this size, then there would be a separate Armory. The moment he had that idea, Ark expected the sh.e.l.ls and missiles to be kept here. And he already thought of a purpose for these sh.e.l.ls. No, the core of Ark’s plan depended on them.

“Milan, I’ll leave this place to you.”

Ark said as he left the room. And he opened the rest of the armouries with his team members who had antic.i.p.ation sparkling in their eyes. Cheers burst from Slayer and Kaya’s mouths.

“Gun! Sword! There is also a real laser gun!”

“Armour! There is each type up to heavy armour!”

“Here there is ammunition! Ooh! Armour Piercing Bullets! Ceramic Bullets! Fire Bullets!”

A room filled with weapons like guns and swords! Armour in the room with the drawing of armour on the door! A room filled with all sorts of ammunition! Shelves were already empty thanks to the crew of the carrier but there were still huge amounts remaining.

Ark spread out his arms and exclaimed.

“Collect!”

“Waaaaahhhhh!”

The team rushed forward like hyenas. And….there was a frenzy of items being looted.