Arcane Sniper [Matan’s Shooter]

‘More, more, more!’

An attack that must be used while reducing your HP in the sea! However, if this is not the case, the reality is that there is no way to attack!

‘Aaaah, it stings! ‘It stings more than I thought!’

Jirrit, jirrit, jirrit!

As I endured the strange and painful pain, about a quarter of my vision darkened, the black cap gradually became lighter and disappeared from the septic tank’s outer shell.

Bbabam-!

At the same time, a fanfare sounded.

The bright light that brightened Lee Ha’s body was a bonus.

Your level has risen. The

[Septic Tank Cleaning]

quest has been completed.

Intimacy with all mermaid NPCs in the Sea of Dawn increases by 100%.

You have achieved 100% intimacy with all mermaid NPCs in the Sea of Dawn.

Bbabam-!

And another fanfare. The corner of Lee Ha’s mouth was naturally torn on both sides.

‘Hehe… Hehehe…. That’s it, that’s enough!’

I still didn’t know how much time had passed in the dark, but I was even happier because I was certain it wasn’t more than 12 hours.

‘Now all I have to do is quickly grab the items from the Dragon Palace and teleport away, and my mission is over!’

Your septic tank should now be completely back to normal.

Compared to just before, the pulse was noticeably slower and more stable.

Thump… Thump… Thump… Thump… .

After examining it for a moment, Leeha immediately headed towards Anderson and Blaugrun.

Leeha hugged the mermaid and dragon and headed straight to the top of the septic tank. The smile did not disappear from his lips.

As we got further away from the septic tank, the light illuminating Leeha’s path became fainter, and after about five minutes, there was complete darkness again.

‘Now, all you have to do is go up until you see the light of the sea god’s crown. If you take the sea god with you and leave – No, but the only reason the septic tank has become normal is because fishmen are no longer born.’

The sea god may have returned to normal, but the fishmen would not have disappeared like bubbles. Therefore, Lee Ha had no choice but to have one problem after another.

‘What if the Sea God hasn’t woken up yet?’

The upward swim was difficult with just Anderson and Blaugrun.

Even that big sea god?

Even if they were dragged up somehow, the fishmen would still be there, and if the sea god hadn’t awakened…

‘Isn’t this all going to be exterminated for no reason? What will happen if the fishmen make their last struggle?

Lee Ha, who was climbing in the dark, was scared and exhaled. Because of the strange tactile sensation I suddenly felt on my face.

‘What, what is this again?’

“Hmm? Leeha?”

It was then that I heard a familiar voice.

As Drake’s water drop light slowly approached and illuminated, Lee Ha realized what a huge head was in contact with his face.

‘Wooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

If it wasn’t for Middle Earth, I would have 100% fainted. Because the experience of touching the head of the White Serpent is not easy.

***

Couuuuuuuuuuuu!

The gates shook. The bodies of the mermaids standing behind flinched.

There were a lot of the last mermaids who could fight, the Dragon Palace Castle Defense Captain, the Sea God Guard, the remaining troops of the security forces, etc., but there were far more fishmen outside than that.

“Whoa, whoa, I heard that every time the human castle gate is attacked, dust flies… Isn’t it good that we don’t have that?”

“What nonsense?! Be nervous! If this door is breached, the compatriots inside will be in danger! We must hold out until the Captain of the Seabream Guard returns!”

The mermaid NPCs did not have the luxury of making jokes during a crisis.

The captain of the castle defense of the Dragon Palace encouraged other mermaids around him, but their morale did not rise easily.

“Damn, are you still saying that? Even if we manage to resist the pursuit of the fishmen, where and who can we bring back… Will the humans help us? “Even if I help you, I don’t know if I’ll be able to come this far!”

“Shh, shh! “I decided not to say that out loud!”

The mermaids were already close to giving up. It had to be that way.

The Sea God, who was the focal point and support of the battle against fishmen, went missing with the news that he had been transformed into a fishman.

The captain of the guard who was guarding him also disappeared after secretly going out of the Dragon Palace to ask for help.

The mermaids’ expressions darkened, and in contrast, the fishmen’s attacks became more fierce.

If it weren’t for the mermaids’ power as well as the dragon palace’s own defense power, everyone would have been wiped out already.

Kuuuuung──────….

Kuuuuung──────….

As the pressure from the fish people became stronger, the mermaids suffered.

An unwinnable fight, the fear of being unable to do anything but wait for death. Some mermaids wanted to run away.

“Ugh, let’s fight instead! “If this is going to happen anyway, wouldn’t it be better to fight fiercely and then return to the bubble?”

“You can’t do that! Now that the Sea God is missing, all members of our Sea God Guard will think of the remaining compatriots as the Sea God and protect them! “I can’t take a gamble that puts my family in danger!”

“You’re kidding, what are those guys that the captain ran away with-”

“W-what?!” How dare you make such a foolish move—”

…Hakiiii…

“―Hmm?”

The conflict, which almost escalated into infighting due to excitement and fear, was stopped by the sudden sound of a fishman screaming.

“What do you mean?”

“Hey…? “It sounds like screaming.”

The mermaids listened, even holding their breath.

The screams of the fishmen were clearly heard in the waves carried by the seawater.

‘Save me, Dalaki, run away!’ There was no way the mermaids would have missed the same unique gill trembling sound.

“Someone… is fighting the fishman.”

“But who? Even that Serpent wasn’t controlled by the fishmen. Now, who can make those guys—”

“What does it matter? Let’s go out. If someone is fighting against the fishmen, we must join them too!”

“Who was it that told you not to go out just now?”

“Things haven’t changed! “What are you going to do, castle defense captain?”

The commander of the Sea God Guard asked anxiously.

Perhaps it was because he thought the person fighting outside was Shivrim, but he seemed quite impatient.

“Uhm….good.”

The castle defense captain, the highest-ranking mermaid here, looked around and strengthened his resolve.

Opinions are different, but they all agree that the situation will not get better if it stays like this.

Then there is only one way.

“Let’s go out. Open the door, open the door! “Let’s join forces with those outside and engage in a final battle against the fishmen!”

Ohhhhh────────────!

It’s probably Shivrim anyway, but I pretend not to know and open the door.

Shivrim may be providing justification for a just and righteous death.

The mermaids showed their enthusiasm because they could at least swing spears at the fish people.

And the moment the door finally opened!

Shishaaaaaaaa!

“〈Hydro Cutter〉.”

“〈Bubble Shoot〉! Where are you running, you filthy scum!”

“I will help you too, Captain Sibreem!”

The mermaids saw the Black Serpent, White Serpent, Drake, Seabream, and Anderson stirring the sea.

The fishmen were helpless and could hardly resist them. It didn’t take long to realize why.

“Oh, master?! The captain of the Sea God Guard—that person—”

“You spirits polluted by the mana of Re! Go back to the bubbles, to the spirit world, and refine your purity!”

The sea god, who had completely returned to normal, swung his trident sharply.

Energy so powerful that it left foam behind was scattered in a semicircle, and there was no fishman who wasn’t cut into pieces when it touched it.

The mermaids were so amazed and delighted that they wanted to scream.

“—King! Our King has returned— AAAAAAH!?”

“Purg, purr…. Purr, purr?”

‘Hello, if you’re coming out of there, can I come in?’

Even if it weren’t for the person who suddenly appeared in front of me.

Lee Ha pointed to the inside of the castle gate with an awkward smile.

The mermaids’ dumbfounded expressions only lasted for a moment before they ran out, beating their tails for their king and the king’s son.

It took less than two hours for the surrounding area of the Dragon Palace to be painted pitch black and all the fishmen surrounding it to be eliminated.

***

‘Hehe… Hehehe…’

Lee Ha was lying down as if doing backstroke in the VIP room of the Yonggung Palace, where no one was present.

Even the Dragon Palace was ultimately underwater, so the somewhat strange act of moving while lying down was quite possible.

‘It’s much bigger than I thought! What about these ridiculous gems!’

The ores that were glowing and embedded around the Dragon Palace were also installed here and there inside the Dragon Palace.

I don’t know why I laughed so much when I heard that it was a special gem that can only be found around Yonggung Palace.

‘Because I already took care of it! Wow, I put a few in my bag when I was fighting the fishmen earlier! If I give one to the bottleneck guy-‘

I was thinking, ‘How much more can I get?’

[Wham wham wham! Kkkkkkk! Kkukkiku!]

―Is it delicious? I eat a lot. You must have used a lot of mana. Well, wipe that thing off your mouth. Still, if it’s a dragon hatchling, you’ll be in good shape—

[Kyuwam! Blaugrun

nodded and buried his face into the bowl again without even hearing what was said.

In a way, it was a natural reaction since I had not eaten proper food for over 20 days.

‘Steamed shield lobster, kraken leg, raw giant shellnut scallop… It’s definitely food I can’t cook. Will it be treated like special experience?’

The dishes boiled and steamed underwater made me and Lee a little confused, but I thought that it wasn’t necessarily impossible since they were using fire and water at the same time.

Above all, it was nice to see Blaugrun eating happily and eating a lot.

‘After all, leisure is what makes laughter. ah! Shall we look at achievements first?’

Lee Ha, who was swimming around the VIP room with a grin, finally turned on the notification window and checked his past achievements.

〈Achievement: Origin of the Revived Sea (S-)〉

Thank you!

You have purified the ‘source’ that governs all water spirits that are born and set in the sea. If it weren’t for you, all the oceans would have been dominated by polluted water spirits and demonic creatures. The water spirits will never forget your grace in saving their lives and home.

Reward: 21 stat points, buff – Water Spirit’s Protection

You are the first to register for the 〈Source of the Revived Sea〉 achievement.

Up to the third person to register the achievement will be recorded in the Hall of Fame, and an additional 200% of the existing effect will be applied.

Effect: 42 stat points

‘Okay, okay! It’s S-class!’

Lee Ha was delighted as he read the explanation.

We also learned that what the mermaids called a ‘septic tank’ was the source of all water spirits.

‘Well, it’s said that pure water spirits are born as mermaids there, so it’s only natural. So to speak, was it like a womb that conceived water spirits?’

Lee Ha nodded.

I wanted to check the buffs first, but there was still one more achievement left.

〈Achievement: Under the Sea (A+)〉

Congratulations!

We have achieved 100% intimacy with mermaids, a fantasy race whose existence has not been revealed!

They rule the depths of the sea and will do many things for their ‘human friends’. Of course, it’s also important for ‘human friends’ to move smoothly within their own territory!

Reward: Dexterity +14, Stamina +4, Skill – Mermaidization Acquire

〈Under the Sea〉 achievement and be the first to register.

Up to the third person to register the achievement will be recorded in the Hall of Fame, and an additional 200% of the existing effect will be applied.

Effect: Agility +28, Stamina +8

‘Oh?! Intimacy Achievement! I thought it was only for dragons! They even give you skills?

Basically, even if you achieve 100% intimacy with races that are friendly to humans, you will be given continental fame.

If it was a human NPC, it would only provide additional contribution to the country, but the ‘mermaid’ race was definitely treated differently in Middle Earth.

Below, I giggled at the incredible increase in stats and then opened each explanation window.