Interactive Fiction: The Right Choice After Unemployment

Chapter 52 Mage pulls monsters, hard and fast
Option 15 5%, Option 80 [-]%, Option [-] [-]%.

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[Option [-]]: Find a way to sneak into the Mouse King's lair quietly, take away the treasure, and then sprint directly to the next floor

Harvest: minor injuries, no materials, and treasures

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The one with the highest probability is sneaking into the Mouse King's lair quietly.

Zheng Zhuo looked at the options and thought.

It is too dangerous to attack the Mouse King directly.Then, the remaining options are to escape directly, or to obtain items and then escape.

Getting an item and then running away is so highly voted.Which means...it's possible.

Of course Zheng Zhuo wanted to get that treasure.

The remaining question is how to achieve this.

Zheng Zhuo kept staring at the [Identification] panel nervously, trying to find the answer.

Zhuang Yusheng's [Sneak].My [Identification], [Quick Cast], [Fireball], [Mage Hand] and [Fatigue Resistance: Small].

There must be some kind of answer in this.

……

"Zhuang Yusheng."

After thinking about it, Zheng Zhuo asked.

"Facing the Mouse King, how far do you need to keep your [stealth] skill so that the other party can't find you?"

"Oh? Are you planning to take the Mouse King's treasure?"

Zhuang Yusheng became interested.

"I think... 30 meters, no, considering that the opponent may turn around, it is best to have 50 meters."

50 meters.

Zheng Zhuo raised his head.He stared at the top of the slope: it was about 50 meters from the Mouse King's cave.

Now there are only two people on the team.Then, there are two options.

The first one is to send Zhuang Yusheng to [sneak] through the beast's nest and reach the top of the slope.Unlock [Stealth] to attract the attention of the Mouse King.Enter the Mouse King cave by yourself to get the treasure.

The second is to rush through the beast's nest by himself to attract the mouse king's attention.Zhuang Yusheng took the opportunity to use [Sneak] to enter the beast's lair, took away the treasure, and then left with [Sneak] to join him.

Which should I use?Otherwise, just vote...

Zheng Zhuo poked his head out of the stalagmite.

No.

He changed his mind.

Because the rats are back!

They nestled among the stalagmites, their eyes glowing red.

The first plan was declared bankrupt before it was tested: with the swarm of rats, it is impossible for Zheng Zhuo to escape unscathed after taking the treasure from the Rat King's cave.

Only the second option remains.

"I rushed through the den by myself..."

Zheng Zhuo looked forward again.

No matter how you think about it, the only skills you can use are [Fireball] and [Mage Hand].

Next, do you believe in your ability to run...

"Get ready."

Zheng Zhuo said to Zhuang Yusheng without looking back.

"I will lure the Mouse King away. You are going to steal the Mouse King's treasure."

……

The Mouse King crawled in the shadows, making a "rustling" sound.

suddenly.

hum!
A fireball erupted from the shadow of the stalagmite.It flew over the mouse king's head and hit the opposite rock wall.Suddenly a spark exploded on the rock.The remaining sparks streaked across the dark cave like meteors.

All the red eyes in the depths frantically flickered.They retreated into the dark depths, raising their heads vigilantly.

"hiss!"

The Mouse King turned around.It sat up first—it made it look like a bear—and then, in the direction of the fireball, it took two steps in three steps and approached.

It's now.

Zheng Zhuo rushed out from behind the stalagmite on the other side.

"(Going to run over—!)"

He gritted his teeth and ran forward!The body is out of the shadow of the stalagmites and exposed to the unobstructed slope.

A fishy wind rose from behind.Zheng Zhuo knew that the Mouse King was coming.

"Now--!"

He swung his staff back.At the end of the scepter, the pre-loaded [Fireball] ring lit up.

"[Fireball] released!"

Bang!
A second fireball lit up in the cave, hitting the Mouse King in the eye.

Sparks splattered in the room, and the Mouse King screamed, setting off a terrifying sound wave.Zheng Zhuo gritted his teeth and confirmed the [Authentication] panel opened in front of him——

The physical strength of the Mouse King has only dropped by less than 1/10.

Sure enough, it can't be regarded as the same creature as a normal mouse!
Zheng Zhuo waved his staff again.

"[Hand of Mage], reload..."

The Mouse King is coming!It dragged its long black fur that gave off a scorching smell, and slammed into Zheng Zhuo.

"[Hand of Mage], release!",

A faint blue transparent palm emerged in the air, grabbing the Shu King's hind leg.

Pull back hard with your hand——

however.

Its strength is impossible to match the mouse king.

[Mage Hand] only slightly slowed down the speed of the Mouse King.Shu Wang bumped into Zheng Zhuo straightly.

Huge shock.At that moment, Zheng Zhuo felt as if he was hit by a light truck.

"--Uh--"

He flew out and was heading towards the top of the ramp.He hit it twice there, then fell into the big hole at the top of the ramp.

The Mouse King frantically rushed to the top.However, behind the large hole on the slope is a downward funnel.The mouse king's huge size made it impossible to completely fit himself into the hole.

It lingered angrily in place for a while, hissing to the sky.

At this time.

There was a soft sound from the other end of the cave.

The angry rat king becomes extremely sensitive to any sound!It rushed to the other side of the cave with unstoppable momentum.

Without letting go of this gap, in the darkness, a shadow quietly climbed up the slope, and then entered the cave.

……

inside the cave.Funnel-shaped sloped bottom.

"hiss……"

Zheng Zhuo fell to the bottom of the slope.Stars flashed in front of his eyes, and he couldn't move for a while.

"That's... [Charge]... Is it... hiss..."

Facing the attack of the Lv.10 Mouse King, it was a miracle that he didn't die on the spot without wearing any armor.

Zheng Zhuo lay on the ground, unable to bear the thought of how many ribs he had broken.

"Fortunately, I used the [Mage's Hand] to pull me into the cave... But this plan really hurts to execute..."

He heard the angry scream of the Mouse King on the slope.After a while, there was the sound of sand and gravel falling.

"Yo. Still alive?"

Zhuang Yusheng landed beside him.

"Barely..."

"You don't die. Look!"

With a "bang", he dropped a large package of gleaming metal products on the ground beside him.

"There are a lot of weapons in the Mouse King's cave! I've made money, I've made money! Although they are not valuable weapons, they should be able to sell for several silver coins! My dagger can also be replaced with steel—"

"—Oh, oh, yes."

He pulled Zheng Zhuo up from the ground and put it on his shoulder.The wound was involved, Zheng Zhuo grinned in pain, and almost punched him directly.

"See if there is anything you want? The mouse king attracts so beautifully! Weapons, money, you can't miss it! This is the first time I've seen a mage attract monsters—"

He said with bright eyes.

Haha.

Zheng Zhuo smiled dryly and looked at the spoils of war.

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【problem】

[I got a lot of loot!Which of the following should you update your weapon to? 】

【Option [-]】

[Long staff]: There is a Lv.2 spell slot
【Option [-]】

[Lacquer-headed Staff]: There are two Lv.1 spell slots
【Option [-]】

[Silver Sword]: It has a Lv.1 spell slot and has melee attack ability

【Option [-]】

[Twisted Rod]: There is one Lv.2 spell slot and two Lv.1 spell slots, but the order of releasing spells is random
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(*Spell slots are backward compatible. Lv.2 spell slots can be equipped with Lv.1 spells.)
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