Armor sets

Coordination Bureau.

After Lu Xiu made her request, countless Monster Hunter materials began to arrive.

She began to use Deconstruction to create set equipment that the Astera couldn't produce.

It's not troublesome at all.

It's just a bit boring.

As for Yan Fushou, ever since he learned that Lu Xiu wanted to say something but couldn't, he went to meetings, and it seems he was having meetings non-stop.

He also wanted to invite Lu Xiu to participate, but Lu Xiu wasn't very interested and didn't go.

The Coordination Bureau building.

In a lounge.

Lu Xiu leaned back in her chair, as light continuously enveloped the materials that rose into the air in front of her, then converged and merged in mid-air, forming the shape of armor.

Mainly the Odogaron Set and Nergigante Set.

Because these two sets of clothing used the most materials, Lu Xiu didn't know why.

Clang.

Another piece of equipment was completed and fell to the ground.

Lu Xiu pushed it aside and continued making the product, while simultaneously opening the System Panel to browse the forum.

At this moment, the forum wasn't solely Bloodborne; many players were also discussing the situation on the front lines, though no one seemed to know what had happened.

So what they said was basically all nonsense.

However, Lu Xiu still picked out a few posts to read, just to pass the time.

Lu Xiu.

At this moment.

The door to the lounge opened, and Shen Nian poked her head in. "Is there anything I can help you with?"

"Didn't you go to a meeting?"

Lu Xiu closed the forum and looked at the door with some surprise, but her hands did not stop. In mid-air, another piece of the Odogaron scale was Deconstruction and reassembled.

"Don't even mention it."

Shen Nian Open Gate and walked in, closing it behind her. Exhausted, she said, "A bunch of people were sitting there, discussing what to do. The atmosphere in the meeting room was incredibly oppressive. Those scholars came up with over a dozen worst-case scenarios, each one more frightening than the last—and as a member of the Strategy Group, I couldn't get a word in edgewise. I couldn't take it anymore, so I ran out."

Speaking of which...

Shen Nian couldn't help but glance at Lu Xiu.

The top brass of the Coordination Bureau and the military leaders were as anxious as ants on a hot pan, while the only person in charge who had the intelligence was silenced by the system and could only sit there hammering away.

This is truly absurd.

Yan Fushou was probably willing to let her come to find Lu Xiu because he wanted to see if he could find a loophole in the system and indirectly obtain some information.

Just then, the door was pushed open again, and Jian Li arrived.

"Jian Li ran out too."

Shen Nian turned around and saw Jian Li, not surprised at all.

Jian Li closed the door, then her gaze naturally fell on Lu Xiu, and she asked the same question, "Do you need any help?"

"If that's what you're saying—then there really is."

Lu Xiu activated her Deconstruction skill again, then rummaged through her system inventory and took out two sets of outfits. "Wear these."

Shen Nian looked at the equipment in Lu Xiu's hand, then at the equipment on the ground. "What kind of set is this? It seems a bit different from the ones on the ground?"

"This is a master-level Odogaron Set."

Lu Xiu explained, "You'll understand once you look at the attributes."

Shen Nian took the equipment and glanced at it.

[Equipment: Odogaron Set - Master]

[Rating: SSS Set Piece]

[Attribute Bonus: Agility +7]

[Feature: Wearing this component significantly enhances the user's sensory attributes.]

[Set bonus (not activated, requires the required number of pieces):]

[Three-piece set: Attacks inflict a tearing effect; all physical attacks will forcibly ignore 10% of the target's physical resistance. Attacks...]

This will cause tearing and bleeding, making the wound difficult to heal.

[Five-piece set: Attacks inflict a tearing effect; all physical attacks will forcibly ignore 30% of the target's physical resistance, and attacks will inflict a tearing bleeding effect, making wounds difficult to heal; additional skill: Critical Draw, usable with any weapon that deals physical damage; a successful hit will very likely stun the enemy for 1 second (cooldown: 180 seconds).]

[Note: Like a scarlet dragon coiled in the Rotten Vale, tireless, it tears apart anything in its path with its claws.]

Shen Nian had previously seen the attributes of the Odogaron Set.

She quickly looked up, surprised, and said, "The attribute bonus is so high—"

"Hmm, you guys can try them on."

Lu Xiu nodded. "This is already the best. We don't have enough materials to make a better set for the time being."

Shen Nian explained, "There's nothing we can do about it—even with a strategy guide, it's not easy for frontline soldiers to beat Monster Hunter. There are just too few people who have done it so far."

"I know I'm not complaining, I just want to tell you that even with sets like this, I can't make many. I only have two right now."

Lu Xiu held up two slender white fingers. "So hurry up and put them on. Although they can't compare to the Mythical Set and can't ignore elemental resistance, they're strong enough. Plus, the Draw Sword is almost a hard crowd control, giving you more ways to protect yourselves."

The two looked at Lu Xiu, then at the equipment in their hands, and fell silent.

Jian Li couldn't help but ask, "And what about you?"

"I have the Disaster Hunter Emblem."

Lu Xiu replied, "If that really doesn't work, I also have a set I can wear, it's the Alatreon Set, you know it----"

Shen Nian blinked. "The one that makes your breasts look bigger?"

Lu Xiu was a little exhausted. "Yes—now we have four pieces. There's no need to emphasize this feature. Stop talking nonsense and put them on. Or do you want the Alatreon Set?"

Shen Nian immediately shook her head.

Meanwhile, Jian Li had already put away her equipment and was now holding the hem of her clothes and lifting it up.

Her fair and slender waist was exposed to the air, and her abs were faintly visible.

Lu Xiu was stunned for a moment, then jumped up from the chair and flicked her forehead.

"----" Jian Li covered her forehead.

Lu Xiu lowered her hand and said, "Just use the system command to overwrite the equipment. Why are you taking off your clothes? What if you encounter an emergency outside and need to remove your equipment?"

Jian Li rubbed her forehead and replied, "The clothes I'm wearing today are very loose; if I just cover myself up directly, it will feel too tight."

Shen Nian raised her hand and said, "Yeah, it's already autumn, and people are still wearing thick long-sleeved shirts."

Lu Xiu glanced at their clothes, speechless. "Then lock the door first. You really don't treat me like an outsider—"

As she spoke, she turned and walked to the door, locking the lounge door behind her.

After she locked the door and turned around...

Jian Li and Shen Nian have already started changing clothes.

Lu Xiu:

The equipment is so white!

soon.

They were both changed.

Two equally tall girls stood side by side, wearing red Beast-Eared Hat that partially obscured their faces. Their upper bodies were covered by dark short cloaks with torn edges, their arms were clad in black arm armor, and their lower bodies were covered by dark battle armor that clung to their legs, with cloud patterns winding down to outline the curves of their legs.

However, the short cape was indeed very short, and the lower body armor was positioned low on the waist.

This means that when either of them casually raises their hand, their fair and slender waists are exposed to the air.

This elusive feeling----

It has to be said.

There's a reason why the Odogaron Set is a top pick for Seraphine.

"Nice."

Lu Xiu sized up the two of them and was very satisfied.

But the person involved clearly doesn't see it that way.

"Even in real life, this ' Odogaron Set is a bit of a liability—"

Shen Nian's pretty face flushed slightly. She looked down at herself, glancing left and right, while awkwardly pulling down her short cloak.

Jian Li was quite generous; she even turned around once, seemingly to gauge the degree of restriction.

"I told you not to take off your original clothes, but you wouldn't listen."

Seeing Shen Nian's somewhat awkward movements, and Jian Li's snow-white waist revealed as she twirled, Lu Xiu shook her head. "Luckily, I was prepared. Wait a moment."

As she spoke, she brought up the System Panel and rummaged through her inventory for a moment.

Then he took out two black bodysuits.

"Give."

Lu Xiu handed over the clothes. "If you're really shy, wear this. Although it doesn't provide any attribute bonuses, the material is form-fitting, so it can cover your abdomen when worn underneath, and it won't restrict your movements."

Shen Nian and Jian Li were both surprised to see the black clothes Lu Xiu handed them; they clearly hadn't expected Lu Xiu to be so prepared.

Seeing that they didn't move, Lu Xiu tilted her head and asked, "Do you want to?"

"Want."

Shen Nian immediately took it and whispered, "Thank you."

Jian Li didn't take it, but looked at Lu Xiu and suddenly asked, "Does Lu Xiu prefer it this way—?"

Lu Xiu remained silent for a moment, then shoved the clothes into her arms. "Stop slandering me, put them on."

Jian Li took the clothes, looked at Lu Xiu, and seemed to be deep in thought.

Not long after.

The two put on their black, close-fitting undershirts, and then donned their Odogaron Set again.

Lu Xiu took two steps back and looked at the two of them again, now that they had changed their clothes.

The large area of blank space caused by the short cape has disappeared. The soft and thin base layer clings to the skin of the two people, without concealing their original curves. On the contrary, the visual restraint of the pure black makes them look better, and the overall color scheme becomes more unified, while also no longer revealing too much skin.

"Good."

Lu Xiu nodded in satisfaction.

Shen Nian also breathed a sigh of relief and followed along, turning around once more—she felt much safer now. It didn't matter in front of Lu Xiu whether she wore clothes or not, but before, she really couldn't relax in front of outsiders.

She quite liked the outfit—she still wanted to wear it in battle.

Jian Li's expression didn't reveal whether she liked it or not.

Just then...

Knock knock knock.

There was a knock on the door of the lounge.

Lu Xiu turned around, walked over, unlocked the door, and opened it.

"Lu Xiu, are you sure you want to go to the front lines yourself?----"

The door had just opened.

Yan Fushou began to inquire, but his voice abruptly stopped halfway through his sentence.

Because he saw Jian Li and Shen Nian.

Lu Xiu was able to look at Shen Nian and Jian Li with an appreciative eye because she knew what the equipment looked like and who the people wearing it were.

But Yan Fushou was unaware that seeing Jian Li and Shen Nian fully armed without any prior warning would be incredibly impactful.

He abruptly took half a step back, his pupils suddenly contracting as he warily looked at the two people behind Lu Xiu.

Dark red Beast-Eared Hat concealed their faces, while ripped cloaks and jet-black arm armor, paired with close-fitting dark battle armor on their legs, created a strong sense of eeriness.

Especially with that black undershirt, the outfit's original delicate feel, which came from the exposed midriff, vanished completely, replaced by a suffocating sense of oppression.

Shen Nian and Jian Li both looked at Yan Fushou.

Yan Fushou felt as if he were being targeted by some kind of apex predator, and a sense of horror suddenly rose up—it was as if there were two ferocious beasts exuding a savage aura standing behind Lu Xiu!

Who are you? Enemies?!

"Enemy???"

Upon hearing Yan Fushou's roar, Jian Li and Shen Nian almost reflexively pulled out their weapons from their backpacks and simultaneously darted in front of Lu Xiu.

But where did the enemy come from?

Shen Nian looked around for a while, then finally looked at Yan Fushou: "Commander? Where is the enemy?!"

Yan Fushou's heart nearly stopped when he saw the Afterimage beast suddenly draw its weapon and pounce on him with such speed that it left afterimages.

He gasped, already preparing to act.

result.

At the critical moment, a familiar voice rang out.

Yan Fushou stared wide-eyed at the two people in front of him, somewhat incredulous. "Shen Nian? Then you are Jian Li?"

It's me.

Shen Nian looked around again. "So, Chief, where exactly is the enemy?"

Yan Fushou:

Awkward.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from the end of the corridor.

"I'm here! Where are they? Where are they?! Where are the enemies?! Who dares to be so bold!"

Wei Yidong and other members of the Strategy Group rushed over.

When they saw Shen Nian and Jian Li, they were equally alarmed.

Especially Wei Yidong.

He charged forward, gun in hand, shouting, "How dare you! Who would dare harm our young lady and master!"

Lu Xiu took a deep breath and slapped her forehead.

What kind of ridiculous address is that!

Five minutes later.

The misunderstanding has been cleared up.

"So... this is the equipment for Master Rank?"

Yan Fushou suppressed his embarrassment and the urge to scratch the floor, looked at Shen Nian and Jian Li's equipment, and asked, "Is there such a big difference?"

Lu Xiu nodded. "Yes."

"Sister, sister! Do we have any?!" Wei Yidong asked immediately.

Cheng Xiu and Fan Lixin also looked at Lu Xiu expectantly.

I have to say—although I was startled just now, this equipment is really cool.

"These are the only two items you can choose from."

Lu Xiu pointed to the ordinary Odogaron Set and the Nergigante Set on the ground.

The three of them looked over.

The three fell silent as they looked at the equipment carelessly tossed on the floor.

I always felt that compared to Jian Li and the other two, she wasn't treated at all; she was definitely being raised by a stepmother.

Despite their skepticism, the three of them excitedly ran over, picked up the equipment from the ground, and put it on.

Lu Xiu withdrew her gaze, ignoring the three clowns, and looked at Yan Fushou: "What were you about to say?"

Are you sure you really want to go to the front lines?

Yan Fushou snapped out of his daze, looked at Lu Xiu, and said worriedly, "Lu Xiu, we all feel we shouldn't have let you take this risk—"

"No."

Lu Xiu shook her head. "I have a reason why I must go."

King-class Monster.

They seem like they're not easy to deal with.

It would be best to kill them beforehand.

in addition.

She was genuinely interested in the truth of this world, and perhaps she could find the answers in those Assimilation Zone monsters.

So she absolutely had to go and see this.

Yan Fushou looked at Lu Xiu.

He had prepared a whole host of words of dissuasion, but none of the higher-ups agreed to her going, and he disagreed as well.

Although Lu Xiu is really strong.

But Nine Provinces's current state is entirely due to this young girl; what if something unexpected happens—

Seeing Lu Xiu's expression, Yan Fushou opened his mouth, but ultimately sighed.

It couldn't be stopped.

"I see--

Yan Fushou paused for a moment upon hearing this, then said, "Take the top players from the Coordination Bureau with you. Not just Shen Nian and Jian Li, but also Wei Yidong and the others. Although they can't beat you, they are all quite strong, so they can support each other. Also, which front line do you plan to go to? Have the army cooperate with you as well."

"Sure, I just made quite a bit of equipment. They can wear it and come with me. As for which front line to go to—"

Lu Xiu thought for a moment, "Let's go to the Northern Seventh Defense Line."

"Sea City?"

Yan Fushou: "Alright, I'll get the people over there to cooperate. Shall we set off today?"

"Too hasty, let's do it tomorrow."

Lu Xiu hesitated for a moment. "Today is the twenty-eighth day, and there's still a whole day tomorrow. I'll finish up the Bloodborne Dungeon tonight."

"Good."

Yan Fushou just nodded.

A burst of excited exclamations came from behind Lu Xiu.

Wow! So handsome!

Wei Yidong, dressed as Nergigante Set, struck a pose reminiscent of a powerful male character. Then, looking at the black spikes and heavy armor covering his entire body and feeling the overwhelming defensive power, he raised his voice in a very high-pitched manner.

beside.

Fan Lixin had also donned the ordinary Odogaron Set, looked at himself, then glanced at Jian Li and Shen Nian, who were exuding an aura of power not far away, and couldn't help but say, "Handsome? What's so handsome about him? Is he as handsome as Jian Li and Shen Nian? Look at their cloaks, their texture, their style."

Wei Yidong turned his head and compared the two people's attire. Suddenly, he felt that his heavy armor was no longer appealing and exclaimed, "The difference is too great! It's unfair! Lu Xiu, you're being unfair!"

Shut up!

Cheng Xiu slapped Wei Yidong on the back of the head in an annoyed tone. "Who is she? Who are you? She's my best friend!"

"Can you even compare to that? And is your combat strength stronger than Jian Li and Shen Nian?"

"----It's still unfair! When will our male best friends stand up for us?!"

Fan Lixin took out a cigarette and lit it, looking at the two people standing beside Lu Xiu: "What if they're not best friends?"

"What else could it be—wait, could it be a slave? I'm still a child!"

"Get lost!"

"What else could it be? Why can't I do it?!"

Wei Yidong hadn't finished speaking.

Jian Li and Shen Nian, who were beside Lu Xiu, suddenly turned around and looked at him at the same time.

Beneath their dark red Beast-Eared Hat, one's gaze was cool and aloof, the other sharp and piercing.

Although neither of them spoke, the sheer oppressive aura emanating from the master-level Odogaron Set was palpable, exuding murderous intent.

The three of them shrank back and immediately retreated silently to the corner like quails.

Looking at these lively kids, Lu Xiu was starting to lose interest in taking them along.

the next day.

The front line, the Northern Seventh Defense Line.

Sea City.

This place was once one of the largest port cities in the north. Countless people lived and thrived in this huge steel jungle. The gantry cranes in the shipyard roared day and night, and the chimneys of the heavy industrial plants spewed out plumes of smoke all year round. The traffic jams during the morning rush hour could stretch for a full three kilometers.

But right now, this is just the front line.

A city that's half-dead.

Haicheng North District, Central Frontline Position.

Chen Yu was squatting downstairs at the milk tea shop, where only half of the signboard remained, idly wiping his weapon.

As a High Sequence player attracted by the equipment from the Astera, he has been grinding monsters on the front lines with great enthusiasm during this period.

After all, the materials dropped by monsters on the front lines can now be exchanged for top-tier equipment; who wouldn't be envious?

But who knew?

After that terrifying roar yesterday, the Assimilation Zone ahead, which was shrouded in gray fog year-round, inexplicably receded.

The monsters are all gone.

"I was finally about to gather enough materials, how did they all disappear?!"

Chen Yu glanced at the half of the city that had returned to normal not far away, his tone full of regret. "They're not going to stop using it from now on, are they?"

Several players who were in his team nearby looked equally disappointed upon hearing this.

"Yeah, I was almost there too, but then the front lines were gone just like that. I should have stayed up and done more."

"Let's wait a few more days. Maybe more monsters will spawn. Didn't they say the monsters on the front lines get stronger?"

"But we still need a front line."

"Brother Yu, do you have any definite news?"

That depends on the soldiers on the front lines—

Chen Yu listened to his companions chatting, replied, and glanced over, suddenly realizing something was wrong. "Wait—what are those regular troops doing?"

He and his companion stood up and looked into the distance together.

In fact, it wasn't just them; all the players still on the front lines realized something was wrong. They all quieted down, stood up, and looked into the distance with suspicion and uncertainty.

In the distance, military trucks were approaching one after another, and soldiers carrying longbows got off and quickly lined up.

The soldiers are gathering.

And the number of people gathering there kept increasing.

Immediately afterwards.

Accompanied by a deep engine roar coming from behind the defensive line, several military off-road vehicles sped along at high speed, kicking up dust, and finally came to a sudden stop in front of the checkpoint at the very front of the defensive line.

The car door opened.

The military commander of the Seventh Defense Line strode down, his face grave, followed by several staff officers, and headed straight for the roadblock.

At the temporary command post, soldiers along the way stood at attention and saluted, but the general merely waved his hand and didn't stop walking for a moment.

"Isn't that General Chen Fu from Sea City? What's going on? Why such a big commotion all of a sudden?" asked one of Chen Yu's companions.

No one replied to him.

Because everyone is still focused on the situation over there.

And just then...

The once bustling gathering place suddenly fell silent, and the military trucks on the road stopped.

Chen Yu and the others subconsciously turned their heads, and then they saw more than a dozen figures walking out of the smoke and dust behind the defensive line at the end of the main road.

The sun hung behind them, casting them against the light, obscuring their faces.

Who is it?

Such a large surface area.

As Chen Yu and the other players pondered this, they craned their necks even further with curiosity to look.

As they approached, the moment they could clearly see who it was.

All the players on the defensive line paused for a moment, their breathing almost stopping.

The first to emerge from the light were two tall, slender figures wearing dark red Beast-Eared Hat that partially obscured their faces; they appeared to be women.

They wore dark, short cloaks with torn edges, which fluttered gently with their steps. Their arms were covered with black arm armor, and they were completely wrapped up. Just looking at them, you could feel a suffocating sense of menace.

Then a dozen more figures emerged.

Everyone is fully armed!

Some wore suits with the same black and red color scheme and masks on their faces, while others wore heavy armor covered with black spikes, completely encasing their bodies and making dull clattering sounds as they moved.

Although the group of people were dressed differently, they all exuded a strong sense of oppression!

The noisy group of players instantly fell silent.

After a while.

It wasn't until the squad arrived at the temporary command post that Lu Xiu broke free from being surrounded (or, as they claimed, protected) and began communicating with the commander of the Seventh Defense Line.

Only then did some people realize what was happening.

"Holy crap— Lu Xiu?"

"Where did this squad come from? Are they that handsome?"

"Nine Provinces has this kind of background? What's its origin?"

"Is that Lu Xiu? This is a suit from Monster Hunter, right? Did she make it? Isn't the Astera only for making weapons?"

"No way?! This set can be made? Then what can't Lu Xiu do?"

"That's so cool!"

Chen Yu had no interest in listening to the others; he kept his eyes fixed on the oppressive squad approaching from afar, with only one thought in his mind.

So, what kind of enemy is this that requires such equipment to fight?

Is Nine Provinces going to be finished?

As for the other players—they didn't think as much as Chen Yu did.

After a brief commotion.

Many players secretly brought up the System Panel, turned on the screenshot and recording functions, and took a bunch of pictures of the black and red squad that was parked in front of the temporary command post.

Especially those players who came to the front lines but hadn't yet left their respective guilds, their actions were incredibly swift.

This is a big deal after all—I've never heard of the Coordination Bureau having such a small team!

And their equipment—although we can't see the specific attributes, just looking at its perfectly crafted design and the oppressive aura it exudes, it's definitely not simple!

Screenshots and brief video recordings were sent to the guild leaders and high-ranking members of various guilds.

And at this very moment.

The guild leaders and high-ranking members of those major guilds were also keeping track of the situation on the front lines.

Then, they saw the pictures sent by their subordinates.

moment.

The guild leaders and high-ranking members of the major guilds started frantically typing question marks.

[???]

What the heck?

[Monster Hunter armor set? Where did you get it?]

[Lu Xiu???]

This can be done? This is even allowed???

[ah?]

That's all.

Lu Xiu, who is currently the focus of attention, is completely unaware of this.

She exchanged a few brief words with the commander of the Seventh Defense Line of Defense, confirmed the current situation in the area, and then ended the conversation. She turned around and led her squad to cross the front line of the defense and head straight for the half of the city ruins that had been assimilated but were now a desolate wasteland.

At the same time.

Sea City District, the ruins of Sea City.

Where sunlight gathers, and shadows converge.

A huge, blurry phantom slowly rose to its feet.

At this moment, it has no specific facial features or outline, only countless twisted, tentacle-like things, all of which are now reaching out, as if it is touching this world.

At the same time, a soft sigh came from the shadows.

"Finally—it has arrived."

"The Deity God----"

"I know, I know----"

"We came out of that hellhole—not here to be Kindling."

I will build a nest----