01x02 - Defense and Friends

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Provocation!

Then it's...

Shield Attack!

Shield Attack!

And Shield Attack!

Great Shielder IV, Evasion,

and Parry are acquired.

Savage is acquired.

Maybe once I eat those,

I can gain anti-detonation skill.

Paralyzing Shout!

Bon appetit.

This tastes like popping candy!

It's fine if I shut my eyes.

b*mb Eater is acquired.

Devour is acquired.

Devour?

I'm so happy with the unexpected bonus.

This can go to my shield's skill list.

If only Risa can join me soon.

What skills will I get next time?

Although I'd like to speed up a bit,

I really want to max out my defense.

Hey.

Risa.

Good morning, Kaede.

How is it? Are you familiar with it?

In case of any trouble,
eating is the best solution!

Kaede, how exactly
are you playing the game?

An event?

I heard they are having
the first event today.

It's like a battle royale
between the players.

Players who get a better ranking

will get special limited souvenirs.

This sort of event is really attractive.

Gosh.

You're much more into this game
than I had thought.

After all, it's limited,
so I really want one.

You're helpless when it comes
to limited items.

Geez, I also really want
to log into the game soon!

I have to do well in tomorrow's mock exam.

Are they all taking part in this event?

Next, it's NewWorld Online's first event.

Here we go.

You have three hours.

The venue is on the event's exclusive map.

I'm Dorazo, the mascot of this game.

Nice to meet you.
This is our first greeting.

Let's count down to the event.

Three...

Two...

One!

Zero!

Do your best!

This place is...

I thought we'll get into
a fight right away. I was so nervous.

Anyway, I can't keep up
even if I attack first.

I'll just wait here.

Hello, miss.

Although it's sad,

please be my beautiful sacrifice.

I'm Christmas Rose.

I'm known as the White Rose Knight.

Although those loving eyes
will be filled with tears,

you mustn't blame me...

Here I come!

What?

I did it.

Let's keep drawing.

Although you've dodged the first attack...

Not for the second or third ones.

The three of us are one.

We're known as the Three Red Hot Brothers.

Jet Stream...

Paralyzing Shout.

Darn it.

She caught us off guard
before she sneaks up on us.

This kid is really despicable...

This black armored girl...

But assassins will keep coming...

The shield is stronger than I thought.

Wait, isn't that too harsh?

She has defeated hundreds
with those skills.

The opponents become abnormal
before the shield strikes.

She's totally unhurt.

Isn't that shield violating the rules?

What?

How can a mace bounce back from her head?

There are so many people...

Hydra!

That is too powerful.

What are that kid's stats?

She has been counter-attacking
from the start.

Since she's a bit slow,

her agility couldn't be high, right?

But her defense is way too abnormal.

There's one hour left.

Payne ranks first now.

Dred comes second.

And Maple comes third.

Awesome! I'm in third place.

Next, whoever defeats the top three

will get a third of
the defeated's acquired points.

Now, the three of you
are marked on the map.

That's annoying. You've got to be kidding?

Wait, does this mean

everyone else will be targeting us?

There she is!

Over here! Close in on her!

I got here first!

You newbie...

I'll show you how scary
the b*ttlefield can be.

Don't blame me!

I'm sorry. This doesn't work on me.

Deadly Breath!

Oh no, it's poison!

-Oh no!
-Run!

Antidote!

Paralyzing Shout!

Wow! Time's up!

The top three remain the same.

Awesome!

I'm really amazing!

Let's start the interview
from the second runner-up.

Maple.

How do you feel?

Well, I...

I think it's great
to make it until the end.

-She stammered.
-She really stammered.

Wow, congratulations!

Please accept the medal.

Thank you so much!

Geez. This is so embarrassing.

What? The third place?

Really?

Yes, I was really shocked too.

Just a minute, Kaede. What level are you?

Level 20.

You came in third? Why?

How did you foster your role?

I'm a shielder with extra defense.

And...

I guess it should be fine to tell you.

What is that monster?

It does sound like you.
You're so simple-minded.

-Am I?
-Yes!

It seems it's going to be hard
to catch up with you.

But if you foster your role like I did...

No way. I'm nothing like you.

What do you have in mind?

Since you're a human shield,

I'll be a magician
who attacks from a distance.

But if we're going to be in a team,
that sounds too ordinary.

Okay, I've decided!

I'll be an evasive shielder!

Evasive shielder?

Yes. I'll draw in the opponents
and evade to annul their attacks.

So cool.

But I'm already a shielder.

Two shielders in a team won't work, right?

Kaede, our team won't get hurt
in any battles no matter what.

We won't get hurt.

How's that? Isn't it cool?

Yes, it's really awesome!

Since that's the concept of our team,

my goal is to be an evasive shielder.

I have to keep upgrading my defense.

But you shouldn't get too stressed out.

It's not worth it if you lose.

In critical times,

you have to abandon your shield
in order to survive.

Okay, I got it!

But has your mom agreed to let you play?

Awesome!

We'll get to play together from today.

MAPLE'S EVENT RESULT
3RD PLACE, NO DAMAGE, 2028 KILLS

THE WALKING FORTRESS HAS APPEARED.
SHE SEEMS TO BE FINE WITH JUST VIT STATS.

HER MYSTERIOUS SHIELD CAN BREAK ARMOR
FOR MP AND DEFEAT OPPONENTS.

SHE REALLY IS A WALKING FORTRESS.

ADORABLE AND POWERFUL.
AS A SINGLE PLAYER, ISN'T SHE TOUGH?

So this is how it feels.

Isn't it amazing?

I was also shocked when I first started.

Kaede, you're also...

Oh no.

Is there a monster?

No.

It's a violation to call anyone
by their real names.

So you'll have to call me Sally.

If you read Risa backwards,
it sounds like Sally.

Sally, you're Sally.

Okay, I got it.

Well, first of all...

You've distributed your stats evenly.

This is how it should be.

I'm not emphasizing on vitality,
magic points, and hit points yet.

Why?

If I'm aiming for zero damage,

I won't need hit points and defense.

I don't know if I'll need magic,

so I don't need high MP for now.

Strength and attack
can be fortified by weapons.

But I want agility.

So I've raised my agility stats.

You've really thought it through.

Compared to someone
who can block out attacks,

I definitely have to take
different measures.

But I also want to get
my own exclusive gear sooner.

That shield of yours...

Well...

Replica of the Dark Night.

Right, the Replica of the Dark Night.

It can eat up all sorts of attacks, right?

If so,

you won't be able to get the skills

that are attained through being attacked.

Yes, for that reason,

I've discussed with the crafter, Iz.
She'll make me a normal shield.

Then...

Well...

Just bring some materials over.

An entire set should only cost
about a million gold medals.

Replica of the Dark Night is black,

so I'd prefer a white shield.

If so, there's Underground Lake
in the south of the city.

I highly recommend that place.

There are lots of snowy-white fishes.

Their scales are shield material.

She said so.

I see.

Let's head toward
the Underground Lake in the south!

-Is that okay?
-Of course.

Before we set out,
we'll have to get fishing poles.

Hey, wait up!

-You're too fast!
-Gosh, I'm sorry.

Is this still too fast?

If so...

You're so fast! 60 agility points
are really something.

Hold tight.

If monsters show up,
I'll leave them to you.

Got it.

Gosh, here comes three wolves.

Paralyzing Shout!

Devour!

You're really the event's
second runner-up.

Awesome! You're so fast.

-Idolize me.
-Sure, Lady Sally.

2 HOURS LATER

I finally caught the third one.

Here it comes again.

I only caught three.
Sally, you already have 12.

It can't be helped.
Your dexterity or DEX stats is zero.

I just started in this game.

That's why even k*lling the fish
can get me upgraded.

What level are you now?

Six.

Fishing skill is acquired.

My first skill is fishing?

I'm in no place to call you weird now.

You've accumulated stats points?

Aren't you going to distribute them?

I'll wait until I get more skills.

Skills can determine my combat style.

You're so cool, awesome gamer.

I've played a lot more games than you do.

This is a big one.

A total of 25?

How is it? Do we have enough?

Can we stay for another hour?

Sure.

But I'd like to try something out.

Can I freedive to catch the fish?

I'm really good at swimming anyway.

Does that matter in the game?

Yes, if you're actually good at
swimming or climbing trees in real life,

your good reflexes will be
reflected in the game.

That's the so-called player's skills.

I'm off then.

Good luck.

Is she going to be okay?

It has been 10 minutes already...

Welcome back. How is it?

It was great.

Check them out.

Awesome.

Can I really take them all?

I don't need them anyway.

In exchange, you'll have to
help me out in the future.

Got it.

Let me know anytime.

Maple, by the way,

at the bottom of the Underground Lake,

I found a tiny cave.

What? What did you do?

I don't think I'll make it.

You have zero agility
and you can't actually swim.

I'll have to go alone then.

-Are you going there now?
-No.

I will after I level up my swimming skills
to a certain extent.

So...

I got it.

We'll come here every day from tomorrow.

I'll return you your favor right away!

I knew you'd say so!
Maple, you're awesome.

Don't overexaggerate.

How long was I under for?

You're amazing. It has been 40 minutes.

Great, I have the directions as well.

We'll be able to get there soon.

Since I'm at swimming and diving level X,

this means I'm already at my maximum.

It'll be disastrous if we can't defeat
the boss monster within 20 minutes.

I'll message you through
the friend's function after 20 minutes

to inform you of the time.

Nice idea, Maple!

I'm counting on you.

Leave this to me.

Thanks!

There's air.

I'm so lucky.

I'm right. This seems to be
the boss monster.

Bring it on.

Slash!

Wind Cutter!

Water Ball!

Power Attack!

The air is...

Will I make it?

There's no response...

Is she okay?

Calm down. Stay focus.

Okay, here I go!

Wind Cutter!

Again!

Final blow!

It's really exhausting to stay focused.

If I can, I'd rather not
get into that mode.

Anyway, it's great that I won.

Let's see what treasure is in it.

My baby, open!

You look so cool!

Right?

But I was so worried that

you might have been k*lled

and returned to the square.

I'm sorry.

I've also acquired new skills.

When the next event starts,

I'll be ready to be on your team.

Yes, we'll team up for the next one.

There's a message.

A second floor is added.

To get there, you must first
defeat the designated dungeon.

Please check the official website
for more details.

Thanks, everyone.

What's a second floor?

We're now on the first floor.

It means a vast new world
like this one will be added.

Are there going to be
more powerful monsters?

Yes, I'm trembling with excitement!

Evasive shield, the highest level.

But that's what makes this so thrilling!

A gamer's expression...

Sally, what are you doing?

I don't have boots,

so I'll have to get a pair.

We're heading back to the city, Maple.

DISCOVERED AN AMAZING SHIELDER
ON MY FRIENDS' STATS,

GIVE US THE DETAILS.
I DON'T KNOW HER NAME BUT SHE'S A NEWBIE.

WHAT ABOUT HER WEAPON?
IT SHOULD BE A DAGGER. HOW SURPRISING.

THAT'S MAPLE'S FRIEND, RIGHT?
SHE MIGHT BE LIKE HER?

WE'RE DONE IF THERE ARE
TWO MAPLES IN A TEAM.

THAT DOESN'T SEEM POWERFUL.
THE NEXT EVENT IS COMING SOON.

YES, WE'LL GET TO SEE HER STYLE.
I CAN'T WAIT. SO CURIOUS ABOUT HER.