18 The Start of the Tragedy
Notice: two higher-level enemies in sight.
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Armoured Ice-Golem (LVL 60)
Hp: 969,000
Mp: 150,000
Speed: 100
Defense: 75,000
Magic Defense: 60,000
Attack Dmg: 50,000
Magic Attack Dmg: 50,000
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Frozen Giant Minotaur (LVL 55)
Hp: 500,000
Mp: 240,000
Speed: 160
Defense: 20,000
Magic Defense: 15,000
Attack Dmg: 125,000
Magic Attack Dmg: 75,000
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"A very thick golem but slow and a high damage minotaur that has low defenses."
Notice: Golem activated Intimidating Aura- user deals 10% less damage.
Notice: Debuff resisted due to the Dragon Soul overpowering the low-level skill.
Notice: Golem activated Ice Shell - increase defense and magical defense by 50% - golem has reached the maximum physical defense and magical defense reduction of 90%.- Golem speed decreased by 50%.
Notice: Minotaur Activated Berserk Battle Stance- Increase damage dealt by 50%. Increase All stats by 35% for 1 minute.
Notice: Golem activated provoke lesser- resisted.
Notice: Minotaur is charging the User.
"I see the enemy combo. If it weren't for me having the Dragon Soul, I think I would instantly lose to them. But since it's such a one-dimensional strategy, It wouldn't work out."
Notice: Auto-battle mode is activating all offensive skills.
(I think I can leave this fight to the system.)
Notice: The system understands the enemy's strategy, preparing for a flawless fight.
(Let's see what you are capable of without my input.)
Summoned Dark shadow instantly went towards the Golem to take its aggro while Seth's body and Rim fought the Minotaur. The minotaur slammed his hammer and an Ice spike sprouted from the ground where it landed. Since Seth's stats were greatly faster than the minotaur which was also affected by the Rim's passives, it didn't land any hit.
(I would like to have that Ice axe as loot once I finish this Dungeon.)
While the Minotaur kept on charging Seth, Rim was flying using his dragon persona while activating the Despair Ex on the Minotaur. Seth's body swiftly slashed both its legs as it fell to the ground.
"Once this Minotaur falls, it's over. That golem is just a shield and doesn't do anything besides tank hits. It can't even land a hit on my summoned Dark Shadow due to its speed."
Before Landing the final hits to kill the Minotaur, Seth called unto Rim to Bind him just in case.
"I guess I really did get this strong already. Don't get it to you, Seth. You're just level 45 and there are more to upgrade. This is just the first ruin you've fought as well."
Seth was about to mount the minotaur when a prompt from the System appeared as Seth's body instantly jumped back.
Notice: Minotaur's Hp is below 30%. Minotaur is activating Body-covered in Ice Spikes.
"Rim!"
Before Rim could unbind itself from the Minotaur, Rim took a direct hit from the spikes that popped out of the Minotaur's body.
Notice: Rim hp is below 80%.
(I forgot, Ice isn't really that effective on Rim but the Physical damage of Spikes still did a lot of dmg. His ability to adapt to the environment is a really good skill.)
Notice: Summoned Dark Shadow expired.
Notice: Minotaur is running towards the Golem.
(System, prioritize to chase, and HIT IT. FAST!)
Seth's body chased the Minotaur but it was too late. The Golem crumbled as it attached pieces of it to the spikes of the Minotaur. While this is happening, Ice spikes within the Arena were sprouting out of the ground. Seth was forced to distance himself as he maneuvers the Ice Spikes.
Notice: New monster appeared.
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Ice Armoured Giant, The Minotaur Lord (LVL 70)
Hp: 960,000
Mp: 450,000
Speed: 210
Defense: 60,000
Magic Defense: 60,000
Attack Dmg: 150,000
Magic Attack Dmg: 100,000
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"Very thick as well as high speed. It also has very good defenses and high attack damage."
(I'm still at 80% Hp only taking the Undying Flames hp% drawbacks, while Rim is at around 80% or so as well. If its skills are just the same as the first one with some modifications, I do think it will be quite tolerable to fight.)
Notice: Minotaur Lord activated Berserk Battle Trance.
Notice: Minotaur Lord activated Cold Heart- boost Ice damage by 50%
Notice: Minotaur Lord activated Prisoner of Ice- Debuff resisted.
Notice: Minotaur Lord is charging the User.
(System, take over.)
Seth's body dodge the attack just like he did earlier but this time, the attack landed.
"ACCKKK..."
"The area of effect isn't bigger but random Ice Spikes were coming from a different direction."
Notice: Hp dropped to 55%.
(Just 1 hit? Even breaking my Guardian Shield! That Ice damage buff along with berserk deals so much damage.)
Notice: The system cannot calculate the random Ice Spike Position when the enemy Minotaur is attacking.
(I don't have any skill or attack senses, only monster hunter. I can see the whereabouts of the monster but not their random attack projectiles if they are not in my line of sight.)
"I'm taking over."
The Minotaur charged him again but he let Rim Harden to shield him from the attack.
Notice: Rim hp is 70%
(So the majority of his damage is ice, huh? Can Rim Bind this monster? I really wanna go at it.)
"Summon Dark Shadow! Take the first hit and then Rim!"
Rim took another hit from the minotaur as it took a hold of its weapon. It continued to shackle his hands and bind him into place as he used another Despair Aura EX to permanently make him immobile.
(Take over.)
Notice: System taking over.
Seth's body began to hit it nonstop and before it finally ends, in an act of desperation, The Minotaur Howled in anguish as the whole floor shoot out giant Ice spikes. It killed the Dark shadow as well as put Rim with less than 50% hp.
*SHOOT... SHIGSCHHH...*
Notice: Rim hp is below 50%
Notice: User hp is below 30%. Triad of Spirits is automatically activated.
With one last hit, Seth let out a Sigh of relief.
"Don't make this harder. Just die."
The Minotaur perished.
LVL UP! LVL UP! LVL UP! LVL 56!
"Boss fights always give a lot of levels."
While Seth was regenerating his Hp and Mp back, An Ice Shard containing a chest began to arise from the Frost Arena Room. He moved towards it and opened the chest.
New Loot Acquired:
-1x Ice Golem's Unmelting Shard
-1x Ice Golem's Crystal Orb
-1x Minotaur Lord's Essence
-1x Minotaur Lord's Crystal Orb
-5x Ruin Artifacts
-1x Demon Gate Key
-1x Frost Ring
"I'll just look at all of this later. Time to get out of this place."
Just above Seth, Aries and Phobos were talking to each other.
Seth retraced back his steps to get out of the Ruins. What he didn't know was that Tragedy was going to befall him.
"Ready your Dimension Lock Negate and Greater Teleportation Ex. The Ancient Dragon Lord is awake. I can sense his aura beginning to appear."
"We might've overdone it, Aries. We only need to kill less than half to get what we needed to revive Lord Vlad but we ended up nearly massacring the whole dragon species here in Mount Feris."
"Well, that stupid Ancient Dragon was so stubborn to wake up. Besides, not many people would go and hunt dragons. We can just call it balancing out the food chain. We can't have too many dragons anyway."
"Oh, also speak of the devil, look! He actually cleared the Ruin. Well, it's his last day to live so we better say our last words to him."
Aries and Phobos landed in front of Seth.
Notice: High-Level threat is detected. Prioritizing to run away in this instance.
Before Seth was about to run, Aries already spoke out.
"We don't plan on doing anything. We just want to congratulate you on clearing the ruins."
"Congrats."
"Well, we shall take our leave. May you be in the best of health wherever you go."
The two left leaving Seth in complete confusion about what happened. Just moments after the two left the vicinity, Seth was instantly teleported into the Air near the peaks of Mount Feris. Rim instantly turned into a hardened ball and went back into Seth's Bag.
Notice: The user is trapped inside a Dimension Lock as well as a Dimension Field and Magic Negate EX.
Notice: A VERY HIGH-LEVEL THREAT IS DETECTED. A lot stronger than the two earlier. Impossible to Escape.
"Greetings, lowly insect. I see... that Dragon conqueror Title. So you are the one killing all the dragons within my territory! Have you no shame?"
(I thought titles cannot be seen on the character page when seen by others. Also, this feeling of pure terror. I can't even move. It's as if I am suspended without any control of my body. I'm scared but I can't scream.)
Notice: The user is affected by Ice Captive Effect.
Notice: The system is trying everything it can to see a possible solution to get out.
Notice: Found enemy status (Limited)
Notice: Enemy is the Ancient Dragon of Frost (LVL 350) - Limited
Notice: Trying everything to see a solution to get out. ERROR.
"Goodbye and I do hope that no other being like you ever awakens my deep slumber. Insolent lowly creatures, such as yourself, should know your place. Such a waste for a Unique Skill holder. Anomalies should be eradicated."
Notice: Ancient Dragon of Frost is preparing an extinction attack.
Notice: The system is trying... ERROR...
Notice: System Override... Seeing all possible sacrifices to keep the user alive.
Notice: System must keep the User alive... sacrificing triad spirit... error...
Notice: System sacrificing dragon skills... ERROR...
Notice: System force ascending Guardian... possible...
Notice: System force creating Unique skill with Guardian ascension... ERROR...
Notice: Trying again sacrificing all Orbs, Monster materials, and essences in inventory possession.
Notice: Creation of Unique Skill "Forced Irregularity" in progress...
Notice: Failed attempt... ERROR...
Notice: One-time use input...
Notice: Creation is possible...
Notice: One-time use Forced Irregularity is created. Can instantly be used.
The Ancient Dragon fired an extinction ray toward Seth. It hit him directly while it automatically triggered the use of the One-time usage of the Unique Skill: Forced Irregularity.
Notice: The user is safe and Forced Irregularity Skill cannot be found.
The system shut down for 3 days.
Seth woke up and wondered, "Where am I?"
