NOVEL WEB Chapter 25: Chapter 25: A Double Shot
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As the massive ogre boss crashed to the ground with a final roar, two dazzling beams of light burst into Lucas's eyes.
He blinked.
Not just one… but two drops. A rare double hit.
One light glowed blue, the other green. Even at a glance, Lucas knew what that meant.
"No way… double drop?!"
Excited, he sprinted forward and snatched them up. He couldn't remember the last time he'd seen such luck—two pieces of equipment from one boss kill!
He inspected the blue-glowing item first:
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Item Name: Ogre's Leather Armor
Type: Chest Armor
Grade: Excellent (Blue)
Star Rating: ★★★
Level Requirement: Level 20
Equip Requirement: Agility 120+
Attributes:
HP +200
Physical Defense +120
Magic Defense +100
Constitution +30
Agility +50
Stamina +30
Resistance +5%
Special Effect: None
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Lucas grinned. "Whoa, this is miles better than what I'm wearing now."
His current gear—basic beginner armor—was nothing compared to this. This leather armor alone boosted his health by 120 more points, increased agility by 30, and gave him significantly better defense.
Not to mention that sweet 5% resistance to control effects. That kind of passive was a game-changer.
Without hesitation, Lucas equipped the armor immediately, watching his stats rise with satisfaction.
"Nice. Real nice."
He then turned his attention to the second drop—the green glow.
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Item Name: Lightweight Leather Boots
Type: Footwear
Grade: Excellent (Green)
Star Rating: ★★
Level Requirement: Level 20
Equip Requirement: Agility 100+
Attributes:
HP +120
Physical Defense +80
Magic Defense +60
Constitution +20
Agility +30
Stamina +20
Special Effect: None
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"Okay, maybe not as flashy as the chest piece, but still solid," he nodded.
His current boots were novice-grade garbage. Compared to those, this pair offered better everything—more health, better defenses, and a good chunk of agility.
He slipped them on, pleased to see his agility stat jump by 10 points.
"This is what I needed. Big harvest today!"
Lucas laughed, finally feeling like his effort had paid off. All that frustration he'd felt over the last month—not getting any gear, grinding for hours—it all melted away.
"Guess I'm not cursed after all. The European luck is real."
Though neither of the pieces were super high-value, together they could sell for tens of thousands in the trading market. But Lucas wasn't going to sell. These were perfect for him.
Now fully geared up, Lucas looked down at his new armor. It was… mismatched.
His upper body had the slick blue ogre armor. His feet were in clunky green boots. His gloves and pants were still purple novice gear.
He looked like a cosplay accident.
"A leather vest, giant rain boots, and purple pants…" he muttered. "Yeah, I'm a fashion disaster."
Still, he shrugged it off. "Stats over style. Always."
Most new career changers went through this stage—mix-matching whatever gear they could afford or loot. Only the rich could afford to look clean and uniform from the start.
Lucas had only looked polished early on because the academy had given him a full novice set. That clean look had fooled people—even Martha and her team—into thinking he was some elite.
Now, he looked more like a scavenger who'd rolled through a thrift shop. But he didn't care.
"I'll glam up once I have a full rare set. Till then? Boost the panel."
Lucas took a moment to reflect. Nightmare difficulty wasn't easy, especially not solo. But his abnormal output damage carried him.
And now with this upgraded gear…
"I wonder if I can one-shot a nightmare-level werewolf now?"
His eyes sparkled with anticipation. He still had one dungeon ticket left for the day. Why not go again?
"Time to push my limit again."
Lucas was especially glad he'd focused on enhancing his own power first before attempting any career advancement trials. If he had gone in earlier with just his base novice gear?
He probably wouldn't have made it out alive.
Most career changers without wealth or strong connections spent months grinding, collecting decent gear before even thinking about their first job change.
Why? Because you only get three chances.
Failing all three attempts meant losing the ability to advance further—a permanent cap on your potential. It was a risk no one wanted to take lightly.
Some people took a whole year or more preparing, hoarding top-tier equipment before stepping into the advancement dungeon.
Failing because of weak gear would be soul-crushing.
Lucas knew the path well.
He planned to grind this Level 20 dungeon for at least three days straight, then spend some cash to buy any missing pieces and complete his gear set.
With full equipment and his SSS-rank talent, he'd challenge the solo job advancement trial before year's end. He wanted to enter Kyoto University not just as a student—but as a top-tier rising star.
He couldn't afford to fall behind.
He exhaled and selected the "Exit Dungeon" option.
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Outside the dungeon—
A group of four players stood, watching the glowing gate.
"Hey, he's out again!" one of them shouted.
Lucas's figure appeared at the portal, calm as ever.
Before anyone could react or approach—
He vanished again.
Back into the nightmare dungeon.
"He… went in again?" Martha blinked, her foot still halfway in a step. She had been preparing to approach him.
The others stared.
"He didn't even stop to breathe?" Alexis Lane muttered.
"He just finished a nightmare run a few minutes ago," another teammate said. "Fifteen minutes tops!"
Zach Darnell's face darkened. "Tch. No way he cleared it. He's quitting and re-entering to mess with us."
"Wrong," the other male teammate said quietly. "Did you not notice? His armor changed."
Everyone turned.
Now that he mentioned it…
Lucas had changed gear.
"His top and boots—those weren't what he wore before," Alexis added. Her eyes sharpened. "Those are Ogre Leather drops. And I know because I've been farming this dungeon for them."
She was an archer. She wore leather too. She knew the set by heart.
"That's the armor I want. And that's definitely it."
Zach's smugness vanished. His mouth opened, then closed.
If what she said was true…
Then Lucas really had cleared nightmare difficulty. In under fifteen minutes. Solo.
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Summary of Key Events (Bolded):
Lucas gets two equipment drops from the ogre: a blue chest armor and green boots
He equips both and sees a major stat increase
Despite mismatched appearance, he prioritizes function over fashion
Lucas reflects on the rarity of job advancement and risk of failure
He decides to run nightmare difficulty again with his last ticket
Other players outside the dungeon notice his gear has changed
Alexis confirms he looted ogre armor, proving he cleared the dungeon
Zach is forced to confront the truth about Lucas's strength
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