Chapter 86: Defeated!

"Roar!"

The Ghost Guard let out an angry roar and raised its shield to block the Scarlet Knight behind it.

【Guard!】

"Useful?"

Yun Mu gave a disdainful huff and decisively ordered Chester to use the skill Claw Swipe on the Ghost Guard.

"Crunch, crunch, crunch."

Chester hopped over to the front of the Ghost Guard and cleared its last bit of health with a single bite.

Then it was Dabai's turn, using the skill Claw Swipe to strike at the now solitary Scarlet Knight.

【Claw Swipe!】

【-0】

"Tsk."

Looking at this familiar number, Yun Mu couldn't help but cast a look of disdain at Dabai.

Are you even capable, you scrawny dog? How come you can't deal damage the moment an enemy has slightly higher defense?

If Claw Swipe can't even break defense, then there's even less hope for the Counterattack from Counterattack Guard.

Looking at it this way, it's not even as useful as the Ghost Guard's ordinary Guard skill!

At least that adds more defense.

"Blood Like a Spring!"

Lucy transformed into her Blood Clan state, raised her hand, and cast Blood Healing on Dabai.

【+14!】

【Dabai: 39/58】

Very good, not Bleeding counts as a victory!

Yun Mu thought this as the turn rotated back to her action.

Don't think about anything else, just go for a mindless Mental Shock!

【Mental Shock!】

【-38!】

The Scarlet Knight's health bar was instantly emptied.

However, he did not die.

He knelt on one knee, gripped the hilt of his Cross Sword with both hands, and struck a prayer-like pose.

The next second, a soft golden light descended from the sky.

【+50!】

【【Burning】 status removed!】

【Scarlet Knight: 50/65】

【Even if the Oath is broken, the loyal Knight still receives the protection of the gods.】

【Oath effect triggered, Scarlet Knight acts immediately!】

The game prompt flashed by.

The Scarlet Knight pulled the Cross Sword from the ground, then bypassed the Treasure Chest and Dabai, stabbing directly toward Yun Mu!

【Thrust!】

【Melee/Single-target damage/Attack Power】

【Range 2】

【Base Precision 120/Damage Correction +60%/Armor Penetration 6】

【Critical Hit +8%】

【Critical Hit!】

【-51!】

【Near Death!】

【You have entered the 【Near Death】 state!】

【Near Death: Attack Power, Spell Strength, Resilience, Dodge, Speed, Precision Correction decreased by 20%!】

【Your Death Resistance is 35%!】

【Yun Mu: 0/49】

"Huh? What the hell!"

What is this? She wasn't at full health? How did she suddenly become Near Death?

Yun Mu looked at her health bar in a daze.

Don't panic, there's only the Scarlet Knight on the other side, and her speed is faster than his; theoretically, as long as she can keep healing, she can keep dancing at the Dead Gate and won't die at all.

First, drink a Blood Brew to calm her nerves.

【+10】

Although it wasn't her turn, as long as it was a teammate's turn, items could be used on any character.

Thus, her health immediately jumped to 【10/49】 points.

With her health recovered, it was time to think about how to defeat the opponent.

Yun Mu recalled the game prompt that popped up when the Scarlet Knight was at zero health earlier.

"Even if the Oath is broken, the loyal Knight still receives the protection of the gods."

That means, even though the Scarlet Knight broke his vows, his faith remains firm, so the gods still bestow blessings upon him.

So, how can one make the other party's faith become unsteady?

"Uh."

Her gaze involuntarily looked toward the Immoral Notebook at Lucy's waist, and then toward the Knight covered in a suit of Scarlet plate armor.

Who could have imagined that such a dignified-looking Knight was actually a simp in secret?

Does she have to rely on words to make the other party's faith waver?

That's not right; although this guy is a simp, the sordid affairs between the nun and the Bishop in the book probably don't have much to do with the deity he believes in.

Besides, if a simp were really that easy to wake up, could he still be a simp?

Oh, wait, who was it that this guy broke his vows for again?

The nun!

A flash of inspiration struck Yun Mu's mind, and she looked at the active skills of the Immoral Notebook.

【Skill: Immoral Pleasure】

【Support/Single Target】

【Range 4】

【User and 【Target】 +5 Desire】

【During this battle: 【Target】 Damage Correction +10% / Critical Hit +5%】

This is it!

User and target +5 Desire!

The Scarlet Knight broke his vows because of the nun, so would increasing his desire make him think of that nun?

Could a guy with his head full of lewd thoughts still have such firm faith?

Hmm, once there is an idea, it must be implemented; the only problem is...

Can the equipment skill of the Immoral Notebook really be cast on the Scarlet Knight?

It should be possible, if her guess is correct.

"Xiaoqie, Acid Spit!"

Freed from her thoughts, Yun Mu looked at the old Treasure Chest monster.

Chester's attack power is only 12 points; counting on it to break the Scarlet Knight's defense is simply unrealistic.

At times like this, it's time for DoT skills to step up!

【Acid Spit!】

【Ranged/2 Unit Damage/Spell Strength】

【Range 3】

【Base Precision 110/Damage Correction -80%/Corrosion 75%】

【Corrosion: Within three turns, -5 HP when acting!】

Acid with strong corrosive properties flew out from Chester's mouth, covering the Scarlet Knight's armor.

【-0】

【Corrosion!】

"Very good."

Yun Mu nodded with satisfaction.

Next, it was Dabai's turn to act; this guy doesn't break defense at all when hitting others, so she thought about it and let it cast the 【Roar】 skill.

"Roar!!"

【Roar】

【Ranged/All Units/Spell Strength】

【Range 8】

【Base Precision 150/Damage Correction -75%/Disturbance 95%/Stun 45%】

【Disturbance: Precision Correction -15, Dodge -6.】

【Stun: Unable to act for one turn.】

【-0】

【Disturbance!】

The Scarlet Knight's tenacity is six points, which is 60% stun resistance.

She wasn't counting on this skill to stun the opponent at all; all she wanted was the effect of 【Disturbance】.

After all, since other attacks don't break defense anyway, it's better to try this.

Gamble on luck.

And as it turned out, her luck wasn't bad.

It was the Scarlet Knight's turn to act again; he was seen gripping the hilt of his cross longsword with both hands, raising it high in front of his left shoulder, and neatly performing a Sweep toward Yun Mu!

【-5! (Corrosion)】

【Scarlet Slash】

【Melee/2 Unit Damage/Attack Power & Spell Strength】

【Range 3】

【Base Precision 125/Damage Correction +40%/Spell Bonus 20%】

【Spell Bonus: Based on Spell Strength, increase the damage of this attack; the specific damage is determined by the value after 【Spell Strength】.】

【-35!】

【-45!】

【Near Death!】

【Near Death!】

Scarlet light clung to the cold blade, and after the Scarlet Knight swung its slash, it formed a massive crescent moon that struck Yun Mu and Lucy.

In just an instant, both of their health bars were emptied.

"Hiss!"

Looking at the Near Death status hanging above their heads, Yun Mu gasped.

【Guard】 could not block area-of-effect attacks, and her means of recovering health were limited to the Blood Brewing Bottle and Lucy's Blood Healing.

But the Blood Brewing Bottle only had one use remaining.

In other words, once the Blood Brewing Bottle's uses were exhausted, she could only recover health once per turn.

And the Scarlet Knight could knock both of them into the Near Death state simultaneously!

"This is bad."

PS: Damn, I even had the title planned as "Defeated," but after writing two thousand words, they still haven't been defeated.

Oh my, this really isn't me padding the word count.

Sorry, sorry.

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As an apology, the author-ji's butt is placed here.

Those who want to pat it can pat it as they please; sticking it out isn't out of the question either. 【Shy】

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(End of chapter)