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60% Reborn as shield hero with Garps Template / Chapter 42: Chapter 40 Wipe The Poop off Your Face

章節 42: Chapter 40 Wipe The Poop off Your Face

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Jason's fist descended upon the Zombie General's head like a tempest, the forceful impact rendering it completely immobile.

After all, Jason was not a bald-headed fighter, and his completion of the Garp template was still in its early stages. The Zombie General possessed high defenses and considerable health, making it impossible to eliminate it with a single blow like a common monster.

Nonetheless, the Zombie General's health bar steadily decreased at a noticeable rate, its grotesque face becoming increasingly bloodied under the assault of Jason's fists.

Ultimately, Jason raised his fist high once more and brought it crashing down again.

This time, with a thunderous sound, the Zombie General's head exploded, leaving a deep imprint in the ground.

"Ding! Task 2 completed. Reward: 4% completion of the Garp template."

"Ding! Task 3 completed. Reward: 6% completion of the Garp template."

"Ding! Congratulations on reaching 27% completion of the Garp template."

At the instant the Zombie General perished, three successive notifications echoed in Jason's mind.

Simultaneously, he felt the strength within his body surge dramatically, even as his muscles appeared to swell, as if they might rip through his armor.

Only when he reached a critical point did the muscles of his entire body begin to contract, and Jason's figure returned to its original form.

However, he could clearly sense that his muscles had grown stronger, each fiber now seemingly as tough as steel.

Looking at his attributes, he noted a significant increase:

[Jason]: Human.

[LV]: Level 31

[HP]: 2610 → 3610

[SP]: 675 → 1005

[Power]: 95 → 145 (+15)

[Agility]: 125 → 175 (+23)

[Defense]: 305 → 455 (+60)

[Spirit]: 90 → 140 (+10)

[Lucky]: XX

The sudden 10% boost in Garp template completion was overwhelming, and Jason once again experienced a disconcerting disconnect between his body and mind.

"Sure enough, the rapid increase in power is too much for my brain to adjust immediately."

Jason had encountered this sensation before and didn't worry about it; he simply needed to spend some time in combat to allow his mind to readjust to his enhanced form.

What thrilled Jason the most wasn't just the newfound strength but rather the confirmation of a crucial point: multiple tasks could indeed be completed concurrently.

"This means that next time a selection task arises, I could potentially complete 2, or even 3 tasks at once? No...it's not that straightforward."

A moment later, Jason shook his head as he recalled an important detail.

Generally speaking, when one choice is fulfilled, it indicated the task was considered completed with an immediate reward, leaving no time to fulfill a second option.

However, this current wave of disaster selection task was slightly different.

Among the optional tasks, the second one: rescue Lute Village from the disaster wave, stated that if the death toll remained under 10, success would yield a reward of 4% of Garp's template.

How could this optional task be deemed complete?

Clearly, it would only count as a success once the waves of disaster had receded and the death toll in Lute Village was confirmed to be below 10.

As for how the disaster wave would recede, it depended on defeating the Zombie General, the source of this calamity.

The third optional task required him to eliminate the BOSS associated with the disaster wave personally, rewarding him with an additional 6% of Garp's template.

This meant that there were no time conflicts between the two tasks, allowing for simultaneous completion.

In light of this conclusion, Jason felt a pang of disappointment.

Still, looking on the bright side, he had at least witnessed the possibility of completing more than 2 tasks at once. This revelation was positive and well worth celebrating.

After sorting through his thoughts, Jason disregarded the stunned Motoyasu and others, and began to tear materials from the Zombie General, placing them before the gemstone of the shield, enabling the shield to absorb its essence.

The conditions of the Zombie General's Shield have been unlocked!

[Zombie General Shield]: Ability not released; equipment bonus effect: Defend; special skill: Suppression.

This is a massive triangular shield, featuring a lifelike armor design, with a long knife embedded in the armor.

When wielding this shield, the user, in most cases, will not retreat when attacked and is capable of effectively defending everything behind them.

Skill: Suppression: Temporarily enhances the user's muscle power and endurance to suppress the enemy.

For a tank, this skill is exceptionally valuable. Even for Jason, the Suppression skill is quite beneficial, especially when hunting larger monsters.

The spoils of this disaster wave can be deemed quite fruitful; Jason felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

As Jason slowly stood up from the remains of the Zombie General and prepared to depart, Kitamura Motoyasu and the others began to snap out of their shock.

"Master Motoyasu, are you alright?"

As the adventurers following Kitamura Motoyasu, they rushed to check on him immediately, especially Myne, who was the most caring among them.

At that moment, Kitamura Motoyasu was covered in mud, looking embarrassed and far less energetic than before, especially with a very noticeable footprint on his face, left by Jason.

Myne approached Kitamura Motoyasu, rolled up his sleeves, and gently began wiping his face without a word. "Master Motoyasu, are you okay?"

"I'm fine," Motoyasu replied, shaking his head. Having such a "gentle" beauty attending to him definitely lifted his spirits.

However, Myne's expression suddenly shifted: "Master Motoyasu, do you smell something foul?"

"Corpse stench," Motoyasu said, glancing at the decaying body of the Zombie General. Despite being a general, it was still a zombie, and the pungent odor it emitted filled the air unpleasantly.

Yet, Myne continued to frown. "It's not just the smell of corpses, Mr. Motoyasu. If you take a closer whiff, it seems to be the smell of excrement."

"Now that you mention it, there's a hint of something else. But where is it coming from?"

Motoyasu and Myne began to sniff around, trying to locate the source, but to no avail.

Then Myne lifted his sleeve to his nose, and the stench quickly assaulted his senses: "What is that?"

Suddenly recalling their earlier encounter, Myne remembered that he had brushed Motoyasu's face with his own sleeve, which led him to an alarming realization...

Upon closer inspection of Kitamura Motoyasu's face, they noticed the footprint wasn't just muddy; it had a mix of red, white, and yellow hues.

"Moto... Motoyasu-sama, the smell seems to be coming from the footprints on your face."

"How can that be?!"

In disbelief, Kitamura Motoyasu touched his face and then brought his hand to his nose.

"Ugh~~~"

The foul odor nearly made him gag.

It was clear who had left this footprint—the answer was obvious.

"Jason, what on earth did you step in before you came back?"

Kitamura Motoyasu growled almost hysterically.

"I didn't step on anything! At most, it was the monsters that looked like wasps and the corpses of zombies. Oh... maybe it's because after I crushed those monsters, I stepped on their intestines and got some blood or excrement on me. Thanks for the reminder!"

As Jason spoke, he rubbed the soles of his feet on the grass to perform a quick cleanup. After all, he had obliterated a substantial number of monsters, scattering their remains across the ground. It was inevitable that he had stepped in something unpleasant.

Upon hearing Jason's explanation, Motoyasu stood frozen in place. The white on his face was now a mix of minced flesh, the red was blood, and the yellow was clearly from monster droppings.

Just the thought of those substances sticking to his face made Motoyasu's eyes roll back, and he promptly fainted.

Myne glanced at his own sleeve and immediately began to retch.

"Ren, Itsuki, it's all yours," Jason said with a hint of a smile, not lingering any longer as he turned to sprint towards Root Village—after all, Raphtalia was still waiting there for him.

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章節 43: Chapter 41 Smell Of Conspiracy

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As the Zombie General fell, the sky cleared once more, and sunlight bathed the scarred land.

Jason continued running through the forest until a bright light emerged in front of him.

He had finally arrived at Root Village.

Spotting Raphtalia standing at the village entrance, anxiously looking for him like a wife waiting for her husband's return, Jason smiled and waved his arms.

"Master Jason!"

Raphtalia, seeing him, lit up with joy and rushed toward him with all her speed.

Before Jason could react, Raphtalia leaped into his arms.

"It's so good that you're safe!"

Tears shimmered in Raphtalia's eyes, and a joyful smile graced her lips.

"Sorry for worrying you," Jason replied, wrapping one arm around her and gently stroking her head with the other.

"Master Shield Hero, thank you so very much this time. If you hadn't come, I believe we all would have perished."

"Please allow us to express our gratitude."

"We have nothing with which to repay you!"

At that moment, the villagers of Lute Village approached, and before long, they began kneeling down to offer their most sincere thanks.

"Get up. The wave of disaster has just passed, and the entire village still needs to recover. I can't help you with that; you'll have to rely on yourselves," Jason said as he set Raphtalia down.

"What are you saying? It's thanks to you that we were fortunate enough to save our lives. How can we trouble you further?" a villager said respectfully, his sincere tone indicating no mere formality.

"Yes, let us take care of the aftermath," added the deputy head of the Kingdom Knights, accompanied by his soldiers.

The blood-stained armor on their bodies testified to the battles they had fought. Even though Jason had dealt with many monsters and faced a small boss, it was evident that managing the aftermath of the disaster wave remained a hefty task for them.

"Alright, thank you for your hard work. My equipment needs maintenance, so I'll head out first," Jason said, deciding not to linger in Root Village any longer.

Back in the capital, the streets were bustling with life, everyone excitedly cheering for the successful repulsion of the disaster wave.

Ren and Itsuki, who had arrived just ahead, were greeted as heroes, showered with flowers from all sides.

As for why Motoyasu was absent, it was because he was likely searching for a place to clean himself up. He definitely didn't want to face the crowd reeking of monster remains, as that would be far too embarrassing for him.

With everyone's attention focused on Ren and Itsuki, Jason and Raphtalia, who entered the city later, went mostly unnoticed.

Jason didn't mind and headed straight for the weapon shop.

As they walked, Raphtalia suddenly stopped and sighed softly.

"What's wrong?" Jason asked, turning to see Raphtalia bent down to pick up a gold ring from the ground.

"Someone must have bumped into me and dropped this. Huh... where did that person go? They just vanished!" Raphtalia said, looking around in vain for its owner, a puzzled look on her face as she scratched her head.

"Since you can't find them, just throw it away!" Jason suggested.

"But this looks really valuable! If someone lost it, they would definitely be anxious."

"Let me see it," he replied.

"Alright!"

Raphtalia handed the gold ring to Jason.

The gold ring seemed to be crafted from pure gold, adorned with exquisitely beautiful patterns, and set with an exceptionally clear sapphire. From its appearance alone, it was evident that it was a highly valuable item.

Most importantly, Jason felt a sense of familiarity with the ring, though he couldn't quite place it. After all, something so small could easily go unnoticed.

As he struggled to recall where he had seen it, Jason decided to put the ring away.

It wasn't that he was greedy and wanted to keep it for himself; rather, he sensed a hidden conspiracy.

Logically, such a precious ring would either be contained in an exquisite gift box or be carefully carried by its owner. The fact that there was no gift box but only a solitary ring suggested something was amiss. If someone carried it, it wouldn't simply fall to the ground during a casual bump.

With this reasoning, Jason was about 80% certain that the gold ring had been intentionally dropped in front of him by its "owner."

As for what kind of conspiracy lay behind it, he couldn't figure it out just yet, so he decided to stow it away for later examination.

Raphtalia didn't pry, understanding that Jason's actions were likely rooted in his own considerations.

Not long after, the two returned to the weapon shop.

"Haha! Brother Shield Hero, little girl, it seems you both managed to repel the disaster wave successfully and returned safely!" the weapon shop owner called out, his hearty laughter filling the room as Jason pushed the door open.

"Of course! It was Lord Jason who defeated the boss that was the source of this disaster wave!" Raphtalia proudly exclaimed before Jason could speak.

"Hearing that, Brother Shield Hero is truly impressive," the shop owner acknowledged, though he bore a look that suggested he expected nothing less.

"Boss, you should be a bit more surprised! Come on..." Raphtalia sighed deeply, her enthusiasm waning upon noticing the shop owner's expression.

"What's so surprising about this? After all, I've seen the Shield Hero's strength. It's hardly extraordinary for him to take down bosses."

Jason couldn't help but chuckle. "Hey, boss, you must be complimenting me, yet I can't shake this empty feeling."

"Haha! I'm just not very good at flattery. But let's get back to business. Since the disaster wave has just ended, you hurried back here—could it be that your equipment is damaged and needs repairs?"

The shop owner's eyes swept over Jason as he spoke.

"I'm satisfied with my current equipment; there's no damage from this battle. However, there's monster blood everywhere, and I need it cleaned and maintained," Jason replied as he began to remove his gear and placed it on the counter.

After that, he turned to walk deeper into the shop. "Boss, you must have a bathing area here. After so long of fighting, I'm covered in sweat and monster blood. It's quite uncomfortable."

The shop owner stared at Jason, bewildered.

"Brother, do you think of me as a nanny or a hotel? This is a weapon shop, a weapon shop!"

After regaining his composure, the owner shouted.

"Don't be so stingy! I saved the country just now; if you want money, I'll pay!" Jason countered with a grin.

"Okay, fine! There is indeed a bathing area upstairs. Just go up to the second floor and turn left, but you don't need to pay. I'm not stingy."

Ultimately, the shop owner sighed in exasperation.

"Thanks, let's go take a shower, Raphtalia."

Jason immediately headed toward the second floor, calling out to Raphtalia.

"Okay, I'm coming!" she replied, hurriedly following him.

Not long after they ascended, a man entered the weapon shop, breathing heavily and appearing anxious.

"Excuse me, is Master Shield Hero here? Oh… that's right. Master Shield Hero mentioned having something to ask, so I was sent here to find him. My name is Lex."

The weapon shop owner's face twitched upon hearing the name Lex. He realized that Jason did not regard the shop as a mere commercial establishment but rather as a second home.

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