Chapter 454 - 426: Incorporating the Fishman BOSS
Now Da Fei’s troops have completely blocked the cabin door. Da Fei is certain, the moment that Fishman breaks through and shows its head, a ton of damage will cascade upon it, instantly killing it! How much health could a medium-sized BOSS possibly have? Even if it has an unimaginably high amount of health, it still falls within the range of the Secret Archer’s knockback special skill. With 200 Secret Archers, surely one or two will trigger the knockback effect. As long as it’s knocked back once, it won’t be able to break out!
In any case, it’s a sure death!
— Bang bang bang! As time ticked by second by second, the sound of the Fishman slamming against the door tugged at everyone’s heartstrings!
Confusion, shock, bewilderment, nobody knew how Da Fei managed to execute such an incredible feat from such a distance! Even professional players couldn’t fathom it! And Da Fei had no intention of letting everyone know, so during the breakout, he once again handed over the role of Captain, concealing his divine skills.
There are two types of leaders, one who stays long-term with their team, building deep friendships, and establishing lofty personal prestige. The other type is mysterious and powerful, like a god, impossible to look straight at, and one can only worship and follow. Da Fei was very busy, destined not to be the first type, so he chose to be the second!
— Boom crack! With a crisp sound, the cabin door was finally smashed open by the Fishman!
This is the moment—Fire!!!
Amidst the excited screams of the entire group, bowstrings sounded in unison, a hundred arrows shot forth! In that instant, the Fishman, stunned, immediately covered its head and knelt, while arrows bombarded its spike-covered fish back, numerous "-40!" "-42!" "Block!" "Block!" "Block!" damage status data flooded the screen!
Not dead!
Da Fei’s eyelid twitched with surprise! The first volley didn’t kill it! Blocking! Too many blocks, this is the Divine Block! If it hadn’t been blocked at the door, how would it normally be killed? But unfortunately for it, it’s in a dead end, even the Divine Block can’t save you now!
Prepare the second round!
And just at that moment, the Fishman kneeling on the ground cried out: "Gulu! Gulu! Spare my life!! Gulu! Spare my life!!"
Spare its life?!
Seeing its name suddenly change from red to yellow, the whole group was astounded!
— System Prompt: Leader-level Fishman "Fishman Gulu Gulu" fears your military might and wishes to join your troop, do you accept?
— System Prompt: If you do not accept the surrender, you can still obtain spoils of war through normal defeat.
Damn! A BOSS is surrendering?!!! The whole group was astounded!
Da Fei came to his senses and laughed loudly! Killing a BOSS is no big deal, making a BOSS surrender, that’s the real skill! Normally, monsters have a certain chance of surrendering to players, but if the monster is a BOSS, the chance of surrender is almost zero!
Da Fei was certain now. This Fishman, who doesn’t engage in battles but specializes in stealing ships, was not an ordinary monster. It’s very likely a plot-driven BOSS dispatched by the Sea God’s Curse! If it’s a plot-driven BOSS, its intelligent AI indeed should have the option to surrender. After all, as a slave species with intelligence among the Sea Race, surrendering is very consistent with their racial character! This should be similar to the goblins of the Beastman Race.
There’s nothing more to say. Compared to killing the BOSS for equipment, I value talent more, accept!
— System Prompt: You have accepted the surrender of leader-level Fishman "Fishman Gulu Gulu," Gulu Gulu joins your troops!
— System Prompt: Combat concluded, you have gained +245,000 Experience!
And at this very moment, with new members leveling up in golden light, the whole team erupted in jubilation: "We’ve enlisted the BOSS! Brother Fei, you are godlike!!!"
Brother Hao, even more excited, danced around: "Giving out rewards! I’m going to reward the entire team, nobody can stop me now, wahahaha!"
The whole team bubbled up again: "Brother Fei, we love you! Brother Hao, we love you!"
Da Fei, laughing loudly, took an interested look at the attributes of this Fishman BOSS:
— Fishman Gulu Gulu: Leader-level medium-sized Ocean Creature, Attack 85, Defense 60, Damage 35-75, Health 314/2250, Attack Speed 13, Move Speed 17, Magic Resistance 75%, Command Value 400, special skills: Ocean Creature, Defense Stance, Frenzy State, Escape Stance, Taskmaster.
Command Value 400!!! Are you kidding me! Staring at this attribute marked in red, Da Fei’s eyebrows twitched, he quickly checked the specific properties of the Command Value.
—Note: This creature is currently in a rebellious state. It is advised that players should not force it to engage in actions that go against its will, or it may betray or flee!
Damn! What does it mean by "actions that go against its will"? Do I have to treat it like some kind of lord?
This bizarre Command Value situation immediately reminded Da Fei of the time he met Deirdre at the Monastery, where Deirdre was also in a BOSS state, requiring very high Command Power and not recognizing any official Basic Commanding Ability!
In the end! There’s nothing like loyalty for Vice Heroes in troops; whether troops are easy to command depends on their Command Value. A situation like Gulu Gulu’s attribute turning red indicates it’s clearly abnormal, a sign of potential desertion! It means that normally, its Command Value shouldn’t be this high.
This bloody hell, I’ve managed to capture you with such a rare opportunity, how could I just let you run away? Da Fei then stepped forward and asked, "Can you understand what I’m saying?" Well, that’s a dumb question. If it has become a player’s troop, even a bear must understand.
And seeing Da Fei talking to the BOSS, the noisy team immediately quieted down. Da Fei was very pleased with everyone’s performance; this is the deep-rooted prestige of a guild leader.
Gulu Gulu was still kneeling on the ground: "Gulu Gulu, listens to the master!"
It’s great to be a BOSS, being able to talk! But what are the things you least want to hear from your master?
Da Fei then asked: "You’ve followed your master, you should listen to the master, but I’m very kind. I want to know, what are the things you least want to do? I will not force you to do what you’re unwilling to!"
Gulu Gulu shuddered, his frog-like eyes rolling about, and then replied: "Gulu Gulu does not want to do hard labor, does not want to starve, does not want to face sharks, does not want to face Naga, does not want to face Sea Demons..."
What the heck! You just say you want to be a lord! I want that too! What’s the main purpose of me recruiting Sea Monsters?
Da Fei spoke gravely: "Following me, you won’t starve, you won’t do hard labor, but if I need you to confront Sea Monsters, are you willing?"
Gulu Gulu’s body shook, panicked he said, "Master! Gulu Gulu dares not betray the Sea God, Gulu Gulu dares not face the Sea Race again! Please don’t make Gulu Gulu fight the Sea Race!"
Da Fei sighed heavily! So it’s a plot BOSS sent by the Sea God’s Curse! Meaning, it can’t be relied upon to confront Sea Monsters, then what use is it? Can’t I just leave it at the Pool of Radiance? Surely monsters there aren’t under the Sea God’s control, right? Anyway, that’s the only option.
Da Fei nodded: "I agree to your request! I won’t make you fight against the Sea God’s minions!"
Gulu Gulu made a joyful croaking sound: "Master is kind! To show loyalty to the master, Gulu Gulu is willing to call the tribe to follow the master!"
Oh wow! What a fine deal! Yeah, I gave up the first-exploitation reward, so the system must provide a decent reward! Capturing a BOSS alive, that’s many times harder than killing one; the extra reward cannot be low!
Da Fei joyfully said: "Great! Call them over quickly!"
Gulu Gulu busily said: "Gulu Gulu will call everyone immediately!"
Under the whole team’s attention, Gulu Gulu jumped off the ship, stood in the water, and kept loudly calling. After a while, several dozen green-named Fishmen of varying sizes sporadically swam over, each seemingly carrying big seashells stuffed with seaweed – was that Fishmen luggage?
Gulu Gulu looking back said: "Master, these are the tribe members willing to follow Gulu Gulu and follow the master!"
Although only dozens, the setup clearly marked the beginning of a tribe; as long as they settle and establish themselves, why worry about the tribe not thriving? Why worry about not pacifying the Pool of Radiance?
Da Fei exclaimed in elation: "Good! Well come, by following the master, you’ll all lead good lives without starvation!"
Gulu Gulu shouted loudly, and all the Fishmen also cheered.
—System Prompt: You have gained the following of the Fishman Fog Scale Tribe, your reputation within the Fog Scale Tribe is "Stranger."
I love this reward! Reputation is ’Stranger’, huh? Wait till you all admire me, wahahaha!
The whole team burst again: "Brother Fei is awesome! Even included a tribe!"
Da Fei laughed heartily: "Quick, take out the ship’s stored food and let’s eat!"
"Received!" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote on qidian.com for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)