The honorable gentleman

I threw myself towards Violin with Mana Boost using appreciation on him as I tried to slash him only to be stopped by a big fiddlestick that he pulled out of nowhere clashing with my own weapons -PLEASURE TO MEET YOU!-

-Heh- Faster than anything I could see he deflected my attack following it by a punch to my guts that left me without any air

-W-what?- The violin holded me as I almost fell to the ground from the pain

-Sorry challenger, but it seems you are not ready for this yet, a shame! I liked your presentation hahahahaha!- He jumped back suddenly before a sword almost cut his strings -And you armor! Why did you betray me?! I thought we had something!-

The armor stood now in front of me as I catched my breath he interposed himself between me and the boss -I told you, you were to die if you fought him first, raise yourself and fight!- The armor ran to Violin who did the same, as their weapons collided sparks shine through the room, each attack followed by another, although I was a martial artist swordsmanship was in a way similar to it and I knew instantly this two were equally skilled

-(Hey Gawko… there is… no way we can match that guy, his swordsmanship is… well not only high but also weird, he definitely has a unique ability and we are clearly outmatched stat-wise)-

"Yeah? What do you suggest then… hmpf I can't believe he got me out of commission in just one attack"

-(That's the reality in any fight, abilities, magic, and stats are the only things that matter, now listen, since I was able to get out of your body and shoot that boar last time, I've been thinking)- A hand manifested itself from my chest and grabbed my wrist as I started to feel lots of energy fluctuating towards me

"What…?"

-(Listen, I'm getting tired by the minute, and I don't know when I will wake up so shut up and listen, I know you don't like me killing, but you have to assume it already, this is no place you knew off, the rules go differently here, is kill or be killed, you need to be strong, I'm giving you my mana so you can fight back, two shots, is the best I can do, either kill him or figure out a way to win but you have to know that you won't be able to grow if you keep forgiving lifes, for this world is not as forgiving as you… so… whatever you do… Gaw… survive… live… so we can meet again f… zzzZZZ)- It seemed that Reverie fell asleep after saying all that, her hand disappeared and a few windows popped then

[Spectral Symbiosis has reached 20%]

[Acrobatics has leveled up!]

[Your defense has been raised!]

[Mana: 500/2500]

-Challenger! GET UP AND FIGHT! NOW!- The armor was cornered by the violin. I was still processing everything but I had no time to think if it's do or die, I'm not gonna die again!

-Aye, aye tin can, I was just getting ready- I dashed again trying to hit the boss only to hit the ground and be about to get punched again if it wasn't thanks to the armor blocking it with his sword

-Well it is good to at least see that punch didn't lower your spirits, challenger, any plans?-

-Let's hit it harder and faster-

-That's a fool's plan-

-I was gonna say together, you didn't let me finish-

-... As I said, at least you are still in high spirits- And so we charged together against Violin, he tried to cut us with his fiddlestick sword but made the mistake or hit through the armor sides, who blocked it letting me dash with mana boost and attack his sides, unfortunately he was still too fast for me and was about to hit me when the armor connected a hit… leaving not even a mark on the wood of Violin

-Heh, no amount of challengers and traitors will ever be enough to beat my greatness! Have at thee!- The violin swept away the armor giving me enough time to try and concentrate on shooting a bunch of divine magic at him -Now let me present myself I am… WH- The bullet hitted him before he realized what was going on provoking a radiance that blinded the room momentarily leaving him kneeled as he grabbed his sides

[Divine Bullet Lvl1 Accquired]

-Challenger! I did not think you had the mana to use this magic… I also thought you didn't wanna kill him- The armor was mostly intact except for a few dents on his chest

-Heh, to fool your enemies first you have to fool your allies… but I also didn't had it and I still don't wanna- "OH GOD OH GOD OH GOD HE COULD HAVE DIED WHAT DO I DO, WHAT DO I DO IS HE FINE?! wait… this could be an opportunity" Giving a firm stomp in front of the violin I started to yell -BUT! As per you see, I'm Gawko Bahn Khai! The ball breaker! The palace's breezee! I can not only use Divine magic but also each of the other four unique affinities! Fear me if you dare! And stop this foolish battle! I don't want to kill you!-

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The music stopped, faster than even before I felt something collide with my stomach and the room start to move fast, real fast, until I felt the wall hit my back and I fell to the ground almost unable to move from the pain, I could feel the blood slowly flowing from my stomach, I was hit point blank by his attack and it hurt like hell, Violin started to walk slowly towards me, I could hear every step he took without the music, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap

[Your defense has increased!]

-Why should I stop? I do not care, how many affinities you have or how many traitors follow you to certain death, I am the boss of this dungeon and I will take everyone on, even foolish boys like you challenger- In front of me he grabbed me by my hand and lifted me holding me to the height of what would be his eyes I could feel a weird familiar passionate feeling similar to what I felt back in the cave coming from him -Perhaps I should take your arm? As a reminder in case you survive hahaha!... or maybe, just maybe should I give you my blood and make you a gift you would remember for all eternity? Or did you think I would not notice that bite mark on your hand hahahahaha!-

The armor was too far and wouldn't be able to do anything this far without being hitted himself and we both knew is… is this how it ends? I mean I didn't expect it to get this bad, after all it seems I was pretty fucked already from the start but still… hm Revs it seems as soon as you left I went down a bad route huh? Almost grinding my teeth with rage I used my free hand to forcefully grab the "face" of this talking instrument

-You… you do realize you are holding a hand that can literally shoot lethal magic at you and you don't care?! You are even thinking of turning me into a vampire?! You could die! You more than surely would die! WHY IN GOD DAMN HELL NOBODY HERE VALUES THE LIVES OF OTHERS?! I JUST WANT TO STOP BECAUSE I DON'T WANT TO FIGHT I HAVE BEEN BROUGHT HERE FROM MY HOUSE AFTER BEING BURNT BY A GODDESS I DON'T EVEN KNOW AND NOW I CAN SHOOT DEATH RAYS FROM MY HANDS! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?! WHAT IS THAT ABOUT A DECENT FIGHT?! AND A DUNGEON?! WHAT'S THE SENSE OF BEING THE BOSS IF THAT'S ALL THERE IS IN YOUR LIFE, KILLING PEOPLE BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT YOU ARE!? - I yelled, shaking him and shouting with every ounce of energy still left in me - IS IT SO HARD TO STOP? FOR TWO SECONDS BEFORE KILLING OR THREATEN OR CRUSHING SOMEONE ASK, WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON?!-

-Fool, that's what you are, I mean, it definitely is an interesting reflection, unfortunately strength is justice, that's how it is, now I think I will kill you, after all, you took all the enjoyment from this-

In a last ditch effort I tried to kick him as he held me while his sword came for my neck, I was not going to hit him before he cutted my head off until…

-Mew- The vampire cat from before jumped stopping the fiddlestick with its tail

-LERA?!- The violin was surprised enough to give me the time to connect my hit, liberating my last Divine Bullet on him -NO WAIT GAWKO NATH-UH!- with a silent cry of pain Violin fell to the ground after a shine coming from my kick, letting me fall to the ground too, at least I was conscious still, Violin was not so lucky

-I… is he still alive…?-

-Mew-

The armor came running and looked at both the fighters on the ground -Barely… Now what, challenger?-

-I ah… didn't think I would get that far… so- Looking at the cat who was now licking herself on top of my leg -Lera huh? I'm starting you are no normal cat, can you speak?!-

-Mew-

-Sigh… figures-

I moved myself as I could near the now unconscious violin, there was a hole (an extra hole) on his lower "body" I didn't know how his body works but I guess having an extra hole in you is not really good so I teared up my shirt and bandaged him as best I could

-You are… giving him aid, challenger-

-Well, yeah, I told you I was not gonna kill anyone, or what you still don't get it?- The armor kneeled at myself and took the rags out of my hand, finishing the bandage

-Whilst I still not understand thy motives, young fighter, I must say that this is really an astonishing feat, to beat a dungeon without killing, is definitely something… although some may call it foolish, myself included, is honorable how you kept your ways, that is, indeed the way of an honorable knight, Gawko… also you were bandaging someone made out of wood of course I was confused!-

-... Yeah that's on me, but hey you called me by name for the first time! I guess I got promoted from challenger huh? Does that mean I get to know your name then?-

-You beat the boss, therefore there's no more dungeon, and no more challenge right? Additionally I already told you, my only way is fighting, I'm nothing but a shadow of a knight, I do not need or have a name anymore-

-Okay then tin can, you shall be then Sir. Percival from the forest table!- I said barely getting up and knighting him with the fiddlestick from Violin

-Hm? What…-

-Oh come on is a cool name, and if you don't have one, may as well use a cool fake one given from a friend right Percy?-

-Hm… heh HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA you just named me and you are already shortening it hahahahahaha truly a foolish man you are- The armor grabbed the violin and lifted him up -Keep the fiddlestick, that is your price for conquering the dungeon, I should get this man outside, If we want to let this dungeon extinguish itself of course, I'll wait outside- And so the armor left through a new appeared door that by the looks of it, led outside

-Mew-

-Yeah… yeah we should get going I get it Lera, just give me a minute-

[The forest thanks you for helping and will reward you helping you to get out of the forest without getting lost, additionally for respecting it's habitant it will give you a map]

A map appeared from thin air and fell to the ground in front of me

Suddenly like a surge of energy the cut on my stomach closed a bit as I fell the pain of my body go numb

[The honorable gentleman lvlMax acquired

For your wishes and convictions to manifest itself through this world you have reached into your truth and felt the touch of the heart with this unique ability you will be able to acquire experience and level up just by defeating the enemy, not killing, for that is your heart]

-Wha… wait Reverie mentioned something about unique abilities before… is this what she meant? … … Whatever now I don't have to kill heh everything is going good… as good as it can in a new world I guess- Now with more energies I walked towards the door accompanied by Lera who was making sure to match my step

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We were already walking for a long time, to kill the silence I talked about everything that happened since I came to this world, Percival just listened in silence until the theme of Reverie was touched

-Using magic? That should not be possible! Gawko, for what you are saying nothing of that sounds possible… but to be fair, there is not motive for you to lie, hm I guess there's no questioning you, what's your plan with him?- He said signaling the violin which he still carried on his shoulder

-Hm well- Using appreciation on his fiddlestick it said [Bow of Drazom] it was definitely stronger than the claws of the forest guardian but that name -I guess his name is actually Drazom, and I mean if there's no dungeon there's no motive for him to fight us right?- As we walked a slight light illuminated the way in front of us

-I guess… hmmm look a town, we could stay there the night, tomorrow we will think what to do, taking into account we should leave the Great Sacred Kingdom and go somewhere more… pacific! Like Austria, I've heard is beautiful this time of the year-

-Mew!-

Ignoring the fact that Austria is the name of a place from my world, that sounded nice, yeah… everything was going to go better now that we were out of the forest, I got stronger, I even made some friends

-Hey you are looking terrible-

We heard an unknown female voice coming from behind, only to be met with a girl wearing what it looked like a less formal scholar apron and with bunny ears

-Mew-

-Hello Lera-

I grabbed onto the fiddlestick as Percy slowly put Drazom on the ground -Friend of yours Gawko?-

-I was hoping she was your friend-

-Well, let's do this quickly, Lera, stay close to the boy, armor, stay there, come to the capital or something if you want to see him again-

-Wait what are you say-

Before the armor could finish his sentence Lera jumped to the head of Gawko and in a second the only ones left near the forest exit were Percival and Drazom