I Became the Tyrant of a Defense Game [EN]: Chapter 122

What was revealed today?

It was the fact that the gacha gods and I were not related at all.

“…….”

Amidst the mountain of boxes that had been miserably destroyed, I lay sprawled like a corpse, having failed spectacularly.

“Gacha god… you bad bastard…”

How much heart did I pour into you… or was I the only one who loved you…?

I pretended to be the heartbroken protagonist of a tragic love story for no reason, then shook myself and got up. My stomach was churning, but I had to sort out the items I got.

The result of today’s box opening was, in a word, a complete disaster. Not a single complete item dropped. All I got were consumables and material items.

‘Why was I saving these?’

Looking at the Stage 4 reward boxes rolling around, I gritted my teeth. I felt like an idiot for saving these up.

‘If I ever collect boxes again to open them all at once, I’m not a human, I’m a dog.’

I had a feeling I’d be barking soon, but anyway, I gathered the items scattered on the floor.

[Rewards]

– Standard High-Grade Magic Core (SR) : 1

– Standard High-Grade Magic Core (R) : 2

– Superior Health Potion : 3

– Superior Mana Potion : 3

– Status Ailment Removal Potion : 2

– Dungeon Escape Teleport Scroll : 1

All magic cores and potions. And one dungeon escape teleport scroll.

‘I think I got one of these escape scrolls even in the very early stages.’

I pouted as I roughly tossed the scroll into my inventory.

The dungeon escape teleport scroll is an item that allows you to escape a dungeon in an emergency.

It sounds good on paper, but it has quite a few problems in reality.

The first problem is that you have to give up all the rewards.

It’s literally for escape, so you have to abandon all the rewards and run away with just your body.

Because of this, it’s better not to use it unless you’re in a situation where you absolutely can’t clear the dungeon.

The second problem is that it takes more than 10 seconds to cast the scroll.

In other words, you can’t use it in a critical situation.

Our party has gone through many hardships, but we never had the time to leisurely use this scroll.

‘Maybe it’s useful if you get lost or stranded. Anyway, there’s almost no use for it.’

The potions and cores, well, at least they have a variety of uses.

The rewards I expect from opening boxes are not these kinds of items. After sweeping all the items into my inventory, I let out a deep sigh.

I was hoping for something that would help me in this stage…

‘Huh?’

But wait a minute. Something feels missing. I counted the items in the settlement window.

‘……There are 12 in total.’

Wasn’t there 13 boxes?

I raised my head and looked around, and, oh.

There was one SR-grade reward box sitting alone in the corner of the bed.

“What, why didn’t it open?”

I’m sure I opened them all at the same time. Did I make a mistake?

Anyway, a spark of hope suddenly ignited. I prayed to the gacha god again, putting my hands together.

“Hey, gacha god! We were good, weren’t we! Give me just one complete item for old time’s sake!”

I shouted and opened the box. Just one! Please!

And then.

Flash!

The purple light that shot out of the box gathered into one form. My mouth dropped open.

A complete item really dropped?!

[Gloves of Screams (SR) Lv.30]

– Category: Auxiliary Equipment

– Defense: 5-10

– Durability: 5/5

– Intelligence +5, Magic Power +5

– Increases magic critical hit rate by 1% for each consecutive enemy defeated. This effect lasts for 30 seconds.

> Set Effect: You must scream (1/3)

– When all sets are equipped, inflicts a wide-area fear status ailment each time an enemy is defeated.

(Requires ‘Orb of Screams’ to activate the set)

(Requires ‘Robe of Screams’ to activate the set)

“Huh? The Scream Set is completed here?”

The Scream Set was completed out of nowhere. I frowned, looking at the gloves in my hand.

No, it’s good that the set came out, of course. It’s good, but.

‘Out of all the set items, why is it that only the Scream Set is being collected so luckily?’

Well… did I get some kind of probability correction? Maybe because I got the orb first, the rest followed.

“Hmm…”

I groaned, staring at the item.

Something… is suspicious.

‘……Let’s just be grateful and use it for now.’

Anyway, it’s an SR-grade set item. And a 3-piece one at that. It has stats that are perfect for Jupiter, who is a wide-area mage.

To clear Stage 5, I have to use every means available. I can’t be picky.

‘Come to think of it, there’s also that item I ordered from the blacksmith.’

I remembered an item I had ordered a long time ago.

I made it for Jupiter, but the owner collapsed due to injury. It’s been sitting there, unable to be used.

‘I should give it to her all at once later.’

I tucked the Gloves of Screams into my arms.

I was honestly worried about whether Jupiter would be able to use these items properly.

***

After resting until evening.

When I went to have dinner, as expected, Evangeline didn’t come because she was sleeping. She’ll probably make a fuss about being hungry again in the middle of the night.

Lukas served me my meal with a heavy face. Hey, just looking at you makes me feel like I’m going to choke, so please loosen up your face.

I know you’re feeling down, but my appetite is getting heavy too.

After the meal, I ordered Lukas not to think about escort duty today and to rest well (he accepted it surprisingly easily), and I told the chef to prepare one portion for Evangeline in case she raided the kitchen in the middle of the night.

And so, it was night time.

I went to Aider’s room.

“Hey, director, greet your player guest.”

“Oh my, Lord! What brings you to my room…”

Aider, who was doing paperwork in a corner room of the mansion, was flustered when I came to visit.

“I came because I have something to talk to you about.”

Come to think of it, this is the first time I’ve been to Aider’s room. I slowly looked around the room.

It was a desolate space that was hard to believe was a room for a person to use.

In the room with the monochrome wallpaper, the only furniture was a desk, a chair, and a bed.

There wasn’t even a single book, except for the documents to be processed as an aide, and everything was completely empty. How can he live in a place like this?

‘Huh?’

Then, I noticed something in the corner of the desk and approached it.

‘Chess?’

There was an old chessboard sitting there.

It seemed like he was reviewing a game, as the black and white pieces were scattered haphazardly.

As I stared blankly at it, Aider cautiously called out to me.

“Lord?”

“Ah, yes.”

I didn’t come to see this guy’s room interior. Let’s get to the point quickly.

I quickly told Aider about what happened during this free exploration.

“Selendion came to see you? In person?”

Aider seemed flustered by the story of the Vampire King’s intrusion.

“A boss monster came to see me in person. This time, that guy was a bit off, so we got through it without any major problems, but if this happens again, it’ll be a problem. How am I supposed to explore the dungeon?”

I was talking for a long time, but in the end, there was only one thing I was asking for.

Rewards, you bastard. Give me rewards.

Shower me with items!

“For a lord of a legion to come out of his territory and visit a player in person. In the game, it would have been a clear violation of the rules. But Lord, this is reality.”

Aider, who had been lost in thought, spoke softly.

“Most things are allowed within the framework of this game between monsters and humans, the Lake Kingdom and the Empire. You know that too, don’t you, Lord?”

“Hmm.”

That’s true.

I’m also using a lot of impossible tricks that would have been impossible in the game. Like equipping Damian with six magic guns.

But at this rate, there’s no guarantee that I won’t be attacked again during the next free exploration. And if that happens, it’s game over.

“Just a moment, Lord.”

Aider opened the system window and quickly manipulated something.

“I’ve added some simple functions to the achievement shop. If you purchase and apply them, it will help prevent things like this from happening again.”

“Oh ho.”

I quickly turned on the system window too. What is it, what is it?

[Welcome to the Achievement Point Shop!]

[You can purchase various items and abilities that will help you in the game with the achievement points you have collected.]

[Current Achievement Points: 900,000P]

New items… let’s see. Is it this?

[Boss Detection Radar]

– Sends a warning when a boss monster is nearby.

– Price: 5,000P

[Emergency Escape Bomb!]

– Applies a forced stun to nearby monsters and increases the movement speed of the player party by 100%.

– Price: 45,000P

– Consumes 1 ‘Dungeon Escape Teleport Scroll’ when used

“Well, that’s helpful.”

It’s not that it completely blocks it, but it detects it and tells you to run away. And even the escape is like, run away with your legs?

“Isn’t it better than nothing?”

“Ugh.”

It’s really at the level of ‘better than nothing’. Seriously. I grumbled and used my points to purchase the functions.

The [Traitor’s Necklace] around my neck flashed briefly. It seems the function has been applied.

“And Lord. You may feel that these elements are a crisis right now.”

Aider faintly raised the corners of his mouth and smiled.

“Later, you might even be able to take advantage of these points, wouldn’t you?”

“……”

“The fact that a stage boss monster can come to you in the dungeon means that, conversely… you can also go to a stage boss monster in the dungeon.”

My eyes widened.

Wait a minute, that’s really true. If that’s the case…

“It depends on how you use it, Lord. That’s why I won’t block this from the system.”

“……”

“This stage will be a series of hardships, but I believe that you, Lord, will be able to overcome them.”

Aider smiled gently.

For once, he wasn’t a pushover, but seemed like a real director.

“Good luck, Lord.”

***

The next day.

I went to see Jupiter in the morning. As expected, this old woman was sprawled out at the mercenary guild from the crack of dawn.

“Get a grip, you gold digger! You need to rest at the temple so that your mana surge will heal quickly and you can return to the front lines!”

Jupiter was embarrassed when I scolded her.

“There’s no answer to healing the aftereffects of a mana surge other than time, Your Highness. That’s why I’m just lazing around like this.”

“If you can’t even say that, you’re not even annoying… Anyway, get ready to go!”

“Yes? Where are we going, Your Highness?”

So I loaded Jupiter into the carriage and headed to the blacksmith.

When we arrived at the blacksmith, the blacksmith, who had been contacted in advance, was waiting.

The blacksmith took Jupiter inside.

“The equipment was already completed, and we were just waiting for you to take your measurements. After taking your measurements, we will adjust it so that it is comfortable for you to wear and give it to you right away.”

“Equipment? Measurements? Your Highness, what are you talking about?”

I clicked my tongue at the bewildered Jupiter.

“It’s a surprise, old woman. A surprise.”

A little while later.

Jupiter was gaping, wearing a golden breastplate that was gleaming.

It was the boss equipment I made after catching the boss monster Golden Gargoyle in the 3rd area free exploration. It was golden armor.

[Golden Armor Kai (SR) Lv.35]

– Category: Armor

– Defense: 35-40

– Durability: 15/15

– Intelligence +10, Magic Power +20

– Increases the wearer’s magic resistance by 25%.

– Increases the probability of acquiring gold items by 5%.

– The wearer gains the negative trait [Gold Digger].

Originally, it was a physical defense-oriented equipment. It had simple bonuses to strength and stamina stats.

However, after the blacksmith’s modification, the bonuses were added in the opposite direction of the original equipment’s purpose.

At this point, it could be called a defensive gear for mages.

‘It’s a good piece of equipment, but a negative trait is forcibly granted.’

And it just so happens to be the [Gold Digger] trait.

That’s why it’s a double-edged sword, but Jupiter already has the Gold Digger trait.

Traits do not stack, so the negative option of the equipment can be nullified.

That’s why I made it for Jupiter, but you collapsed, so it’s been gathering dust until now.

Jupiter, who was drooling while looking down at the armor, quickly wiped her mouth and looked at me.

“I… am I allowed to enjoy such luxury…?”

“Then who else should enjoy it if not you?”

Rather than the whole party getting the Gold Digger trait and going crazy every time they see money, it’s better for you to be the only one who’s anxious, right?

I also gave Jupiter the [Gloves of Screams] that I got earlier. Here you go, mage, eat it all.

“…Thank you very much, Your Highness.”

Wearing the Scream Set and the golden armor.

The smile slowly disappeared from Jupiter’s lips, who couldn’t hide her joy and was beaming.

“I am not in a condition to go to the front lines right now.”

Jupiter, who was watching my reaction, asked cautiously.

“May I give all of this equipment to my granddaughter?”