Chapter 9 A quarry to be solved

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On a mountaintop somewhere above the clouds, a hero and a villain are having a great battle.

“Take this—[The Sword of Holy Darkness that expels unsavory heroes]!”

"Ha, this does not hinder my (Holy Light Shield to expel evil darkness)!"

Indeed, while a rock was busy doing nothing, hundreds of years passed - and once again the time for the great war came.

Huge spells and powers flew around, tearing the earth apart and tearing through the clouds below. This is indeed a very grand battle - a battle that will determine the fate of the world.

Then a dragon flew by.

The roaring giant ship with green and red scales flew past the duels in a dazzling pattern, blowing gusts of storm wind on the mountain tops.

Both warriors were distracted for a second, but unfortunately, [the hero] happened to be on the side closer to the dragon and was knocked to the ground by the strong wind. The demon lord seized this advantage and thrust his demonic weapon straight into the human's chest for a final, fatal blow.

"Ha, now you are finished. My rule will last for 666 years, dooming mankind to eternal slavery!"

"No-foolish devil. There's always another noble [hero], ready and willing-"

Okay, let's ignore these two for now, they are insignificant asides.

Back to our real heroes. There are no brackets for this one because he's just a [Rolling Stone] - or rather, a flying man.

Stone looked at its mission counter and felt a little panicked.

Pursue:

Current altitude: 10222 meters

What a disaster! The number is higher than at the beginning of the journey! Are all the trials it has faced in vain?

For a moment, the rock's soul felt a hint of despair. But then it calmed down, mostly because it was a rock. Stone really shouldn't freak out about every little thing. especially in…

Statistical data

Diameter (d): 1.54m

Mass (m): 4950.1kg

Energy level (E): 10000W

Core temperature (T): 400K

Yes, no matter what happens, it has been a huge success on this journey. Maybe the destination is not important, what is truly worth cherishing is the gains along the way.

The rock feels at peace - freed from its immortal quest and has learned valuable life lessons.

The dragon then began to dive back down, for it had surveyed the mountain and realized that neither the hero nor the demon could be the culprit of this sneaky theft. It comes to the top just to check things out because it is a methodical giant lizard - it treats pests like a maid cleaning a dusty library.

Start at the top and work your way down.

So the dragon flew down, its wings clinging to its body, turning it into a veritable missile with aerodynamic potential. The rock is still in its hand. celebrate.

Because the number of tasks is dropping again - too fast!

The rock forgot all the lessons and peace it had gained from the glimpse of Mount Tarzan's summit, and returned to its original shape. Numbers are the most important! What you start must be completed!

The rock returned contentedly to the comfort of its tail, deciding to wait and see what would happen. Who knows - maybe the dragon will take it all the way to the bottom of the mountain? That would be lucky.

So, we're back to the dragon, circling the mountain and spiraling downwards, examining every inch for those pesky adventurers who might steal the treasure.

It circled and circled, swooping up and down, peering into burrows and burrows—finding only orcs and rabbits. But...it's not in a hurry. It handles the matter with a dragon's patience that can only be matched by a dragon born of stone.

Finally, after being satisfied with its search of the bare mountaintop area, the dragon finally decided to move into the second phase of its search, where it swooped down. Beneath the clouds, a new panorama unfolds in front of the stone.

Trees, meadows, bright rivers, peaceful and picturesque valleys, and the fragile fauna that depend on them for survival. This was a sight entirely new to the rock, a realm so teeming with life that contrasted so sharply with the desolate region above that the rock almost gasped with admiration and wonder.

Note, not looking at the scenery. No, as always, the rock is focused on what really matters, which is the small screen in front of it.

Pursue:

Current altitude: 4782 meters

The number is over halfway! Its mission is almost complete!

What a great joy—perhaps the dragon would generously carry it the rest of the way? Like a marathon runner finally reaching the final stretch, the rock felt its anticipation reaching an all-time high.

What do you get for completing the mission? Is it really possible?

Then, what will it do?

The last question troubled Shitou. Because it has no greater purpose, just to serve its stone brethren. Guided by fate, follow the whims of the Mistress of Gravity and scroll to where it's supposed to go.

Can it really be satisfied with such a life?

um, yes. possible. It is a stone without complex desires.

A comfortable bed of moss would be perfect for it to sit on - at least once it was larger than any of its kind it had seen on this great voyage. It still has a long way to go.

Thus, the future plans were clear, the determination was firm, and the rock was ready for the final journey.

At this point, complications naturally arise. Because the dragon finally found its prey. In the quarry.

An adventuring team composed of four members, namely [Knight], [Priest], [Mage] and [Rogue] - male human, female dwarf, female human and female elf. Pretty average arrangement. The dragon sneered at their combination, muttering something about a pathetic harem with only one man for three women, before swooping down.

Who else could be the culprit? The [thief] even had a big bag with a money symbol on the side.

Loaded with the fruits of a day's exploration, the group staggered out of the quarry on the mountainside. They were exhausted, tired and ready to get drunk in the tavern to conserve their strength for the long journey down the mountain.

It's only natural when the dragon declares itself.

"poor guy!"

It shouted, and a huge shock wave passed through the surroundings, making the trees sway wildly, and the birds fell from the sky, their blood vessels ruptured, and they died on the spot. The giant dragon glared fiercely at the stunned adventurers, stared up at it blankly, and slowly rolled its tail back.

Its large wings stopped beating and the dragon began to fall from the sky, every muscle in its tail preparing at the same time.

The dragon accelerated its speed, falling towards the adventurer like an apocalyptic meteor, then stretched out its big tail and suddenly changed its flight direction.

The only male member of the team, recognizing the world he came from, screamed something about "fucking dive bombers" and readied his sword to deflect the bullets that rained down on him.

Not a bomb, but a... rock.

Our hero finds himself flying faster than before, right in front of the knight's glowing magic sword.

Flow speed: 51.2 meters/second

Now, with a new diamond skin, the rock may be able to resist the Sword of Damocles preparing to peel off its stone skin, but it has a better plan.

It observed the knight's companions, who formed a triangular formation around the knight at a great distance. It rolled a three-sided die and landed on the human mage, ready.

It approaches the knight, closes in on him, and then...

Pivot point activated!

Direction: left

Rotation:90°

It turned to the side, dodging the sword completely and pinning the unsuspecting [Mage] against the steep mountainside.

Collision activated!

[Unnamed] on [Mage Éle

a] Causes 38.2 * 4950.1 / 4 = 47273 damage

New speed [unnamed]: 8.9 meters/second

Received collision damage!

HP 21/21 -> 19/21

The mage's fleshy body turned into bloody pulp, and the impact was so strong that even the stones were damaged.

The remaining momentum launched it up the hillside, still six meters away from the two astonished adventurers, who looked at their companions in horror.

The rocks bounced...up the hillside, and then slowly - inevitably - with the help of [Energy Conversion]'s tricky brakes... it slowed down. stopped.

Then start rolling back.

Gaining a certain amount of heat in the braking process, the stone had a small reserve with which it could propel itself further, and it did so with eager joy - wanting to reach the speeds that the dragon had helped it achieve. pleasure.

Flow speed: 51.2 meters/second

Alas, even if its speed increased, it couldn't get there, but once again it charged into the line. Cautiously, it (turned), again aimed at (the Knight), who was glaring with hatred at the murderous boulder, preparing to cut it open with his sword, his two remaining allies standing on either side of him. Once again he was up for the challenge.

But this time... just before reaching him, the rock performed another [Energy Transfer], using the remaining stored energy to transfer all the gained kinetic energy to the left. Facing that limp [thief].

However, [Thief] was not stupid. When the rock moved towards [Knight], she quickly [jumped backwards] and rushed behind [Knight] to find cover.

But the rocks are also ready. It prepares its [pivot point] - and then connects it to the [knight] -

Then it began to swing in a wide arc around him.

Pivot point activated!

Direction: left

Rotation:270°

First, it struck the frightened [Thief], who was pinned against the rock's exterior, then continued forward, quickly adding the [Priest] to the pile.

Two more people were struck by rocks and carried back up the hillside, where they were pinned against the rocks. This time, the Rock uses all its strength at its cultivation base, not eager to face any more self-harm [Diamond Skin].

Diamond skin activated!

Power:10000w

Collision activated!

[Unnamed] caused 25.7 * 4950.1 / 4 = 31804 damage to [Priest Cady] and [Unfortunate Thief Aino]

New speed [unnamed]: 0 meters/second

Two more bodies were shattered, crushed into a vague humanoid mush that slowly dripped down the hillside.

The rock lost its momentum.

And then...again...it started falling again.

But (Knight)...he just stared blankly ahead, not even raising his sword anymore. The light of his life disappeared three times, and the emptiness was too much to bear.

He staggered to his knees, covering his face with trembling arms, and a sob left his mouth.

Then a stone rolled over him.

Collision activated!

Causes 10.2 * 4950.1 / 4 = 12622 damage to Knight Mathias

New speed [unnamed]: 0 meters/second

Then there was none.

And the dragon witnessed all this happening, because it threw an ordinary stone and blinked numbly - not believing it. What has become of the world? Adventurers can't even handle throwing a simple stone - why, in those days, there was a whole proverb about whoever threw the first stone ended up regretting it!

But with just one throw, all enemies are defeated!

The dragon sighed and began to swoop down, preparing to find the magical tools left behind by the adventure, but... the corpses it found were all empty. Crushed, yes, but also without all the magic tools.

Are today's adventurers really that weak? That explains a few things...

For a moment, the dragon felt suspicious and looked into the forest, where the stone was rolling merrily forward. Where have its treasures gone?

But that rock...it's just a rock. It is nothing special. Compared with the countless boulders scattered on the mountain, it is not worth picking up. And so the dragon began to fly, his soul tired, reminded again of how fragile the world is today compared to days past, ready to curl up again and fall into eternal sleep.

A stone celebrates.

Level!

1000/1000xp

You have reached level 9!

Statistical data!

Mass (m): 4950.1kg -> 16706.7kg

Diameter (d): 1.54m -> 2.31m

HP: 34 -> 55

Get new skills!

avalanche

Gather other rocks and rocks around you and take them along the way.

It celebrates not only levels, growth, and acquired skills, but also the magical treasures it has absorbed, which it is busily converting into farming energy. Four adventurers, all absolutely equipped with rare magical equipment!

What a lucky find!

Pirate repair activated!

Convert artifacts into energy…

finished!

Level!

100 / 100 magic

You have reached the fifth level of cultivation!

You are now in the magma core realm.

Statistical data!

Energy level (E) = 100000w

Core Heat:700k

Progress to next realm = 0/1000

Its central burning core is hotter than before, imbuing the stone with unparalleled energy, but that's not the true source of its joy, for underneath... Looking down the mountainside, it sees the bottom.

There is a big city at the foot of the mountain with a tall tower in the center. It knows now that the target must be there. Because...the number of people is too small. The end is in sight.

Pursue:

Current altitude: 1872 meters