When the plot-skips players into the game world

Chapter 26: 12 Evil Sorcerer Veronica

After Aiwass recalled the identity of the Evil Bartender, he completely remembered the details of this instance:

The first elite enemy, "Evil Bartender", was a level 15 demon. The main mechanic was that after charging up, he would launch a powerful attack that could be dodged but not blocked, which was capable of knocking back players, and it did not completely abide by aggro. This mechanic revolved around roughly a fifteen-second cycle. If players were knocked back, they would easily hit tables, walls, and other players, causing secondary damage and stunning them.

Moreover, if a player was close enough to him—within a meter, they would immediately be hit by the attack, regardless of aggro. Thus, if the front line was knocked back, it would easily expose the back line.

When his health was first reduced below 30%, he would enter a demonized state. His attack speed, movement speed, and the frequency of using his first ability would all double.

Beyond that, there were no other mechanics. The mechanics could be countered by skills that prevent knockback or by dodging. Melee damage dealers could also approach him from behind just as the mechanic was about to be triggered, take the hit, and then continue as the tank pulled the aggro back. In this way, it would become a simple tank-and-spank boss.

The second boss of the instance was a Demon Dog named "Evil Hound" Shell, created by a high-ranking Demon Scholar. Its trait was high-frequency attacks, with additional burn, armor piercing, and poison effects. Moreover, every time its health dropped by 10%, it would reset its aggro, though it was basically easy to handle with just a little attention.

Of course, if this were in reality, the boss would definitely not come out one by one like Scourge saving grandpa. If the Bartender and Evil Hound appeared simultaneously, it would become difficult to fight.

...But now, this Evil Hound had disappeared.

The moment Aiwass saw the bald woman's face, he immediately realized.

The creator of this "Evil Hound" must have been the bald man he had counter-killed that night!

—Because this woman, was none other than the "apprentice" Aiwass had met that night!

Many fragments immediately reassembled in his mind, forming a new thread of events:

According to the original history, players were supposed to suddenly appear, startling both individuals, and rescue Aiwass, who was already on the sacrificial altar, preventing the arrival of the Shadow Demon. Afterwards, the man would leave, creating "Evil Hound" to guard this secret base.

And the "Pelican Bar" was supposed to be related to The Association of Noble Red.

Or rather, this was simply an outpost of their organization in Avalon.

The reason it's called an outpost...

Is because even Aiwass, who didn't remember the plot well, knew that the mysterious association known as Noble Red was actually a front for the spies of the Star Antimony Kingdom among the populace!

The higher-ups of this association were all secret agents of Star Antimony Kingdom—they supported the suppressed Demonologists within Avalon by distributing demonological tomes and forbidden ritual materials.

As a healer class, Aiwass definitely needed to study the mechanics.

If a tank or DPS didn't handle the mechanics well at the start, he would have to die deliberately. With more experience came increased proficiency.

—But after all, as the boss of the initial dungeon, players would inevitably get lazier with more attempts.

So the players also worked out a way to 'skip classes' with Veronica.

And to be honest, it was extremely simple.

Aiwass's earlier preparations were for this very moment—

His left hand, hidden beneath his cloak, opened slightly, and the Power of Shadows silently converged in the gaps between his fingers. The "Enchantment Card: Blade of Shadows," which he had created the night before, materialized in the twisted void. He held it between his index and middle fingers.

To divert Veronica's attention, Aiwass spoke calmly at this point, "The number of openings you've left is simply too many—to the point of being innumerable.

"It even took me a moment longer than it should have to uncover the truth. I believe, if it were that famous Mr. Sherlock, he would have guessed right away."

As he spoke, the gun in his right hand drew closer to the "Moon" Tarot card in his left hand.

The moment the gun touched the Tarot card, which had been rewritten to be "Enchantment Card: Blade of Shadows."

Aiwass's thought triggered, and the Enchantment Card he was holding in his left hand instantly transformed into a shadowy mass, seeping into the lady's gun in his right hand.

Then, he raised the gun overtly and aimed at the Evil Sorcerer Veronica.

The woman in the red robe recognized Aiwass's identity at that moment.

She had originally wanted to ask Aiwass how exactly he survived that night—on seeing the Shadow Demon lose control and kill her mentor in an instant, she didn't hesitate to turn tail and run. She didn't know that Aiwass had taken control of the Shadow Demon, thinking instead that the mentor's contract had failed.

But seeing Aiwass's ridiculous gesture, her doubt and wariness were overshadowed by disdain.

She couldn't help but snort in laughter, even too lazy to dodge, "You don't think such a thing would be useful against me, do you?

"Elf-made, Grip of the Lady, with a capacity of five rounds—am I right? Do you think it will be useful against me?

"I'm too lazy to even dodge. How about I just stand here and let you shoot me once?"