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Chapter 37: Fallen (1)

Demon King

Fallen (1)

A said nothing.

I wasn't expecting him to say anything, either. I simply looked down at the troll, who fell into a deep, narrow pit.

I raised my sword – tried to raise it, rather. I tried and tried, but it appears that I can't even swing Blood Shadow in this Goblin body.

"Koo-oh-oh! Kuo-oh-oh-oh!"

"You can't get out."

It had been very difficult to beat the troll with a Goblin Fighter's body. So, naturally, as a Goblin, no matter how high my skill levels were, it was worse, even if I'm familiar with the troll's attack pattern.

That's why I started creating traps the moment I learned that my Lower Trap Creation allows me to create multiple traps at once.

The Goblin's body I am in feels like another trap, but it was for the troll's advantage, not mine.

I had to suffer death countless times because I had to stay in position while creating traps, but I didn't mind how many times I died.

As long as I continue to survive and place traps, the time invested wasn't in vain.

Eventually, I did it.

I was successful in creating a trap that could contain him.

Initially, there was anxiety as to whether the traps will be reset when I die. If it were to be reset, I would have to create new traps again and again while dying infinitely.

It would have been a terribly painful process, but it is the only way I could beat him.

Fortunately, the traps do not reset with my death.

And the troll is now in a pit designed especially for him.

He is restrained.

"Then…"

But now, my physical strength has become so weak that I could not even lift the sword properly. Triggering a Power Attack or infusing a Black Thunder on the sword is unthinkable.

So, how will I finish him?

My mana fountain is not sufficient to sustain a high-level magic skill, and I could not properly wield Blood Shadow.

From the start, I only have one way to kill him.

I bowed my head and charged towards the troll with a scream.

"Koo-oh-oh-oh!"

"I will enjoy this food!"

Predation.

I will eat the troll alive.

It was a pretty daunting task. The troll violently thrashed around the pit in order not to be eaten, and I'm weak enough to take serious damage from even a headbutt from him.

Because of his resistance, blood showered as I ate him – both his and mine

A just watched silently at the gore.

[Lower Regeneration has become Lv4.]

When half of his head had been eaten off, the troll began to weaken.

The fact that he's still alive even though he's missing half of his head is a testament to how strong he is.

I hung on, chewing him to his core, swallowing everything on my way.

It didn't take long for him to lose his life.

[Conquering the 1st floor of Jinma Tower 1/10].

I stood still, staring at the notification window that popped up before my eyes.

It wasn't because I didn't understand what it meant. It was because I was thinking about how hard I needed to struggle just to see this message.

Then, I experienced metamorphosis once more.

The Goblin's body gradually became muscular, taller, larger… Goblin Fighter, Hob Goblin, and finally back to the Hob Goblin Assaulter.

It was just like a video playing in reverse. My body went back to what it should be.

The pain that came with the change was enormous, but it was nothing for me who had just experienced being smashed, torn, and bitten by a troll for countless times.

"Hoo!"

When I regained the body of the Assaulter, I sighed with relief. Was it because I had experienced being in the weakest body once more, that I now feel I'm able to do anything now I am back to my stronger form?

Of course, fear is still necessary to protect myself. However, excessive fear only hinders one's growth.

It is important to know when to step back from danger, but it is even more important to understand your abilities.

I can't help but wonder about my limits. How far can I go? How talented am I in battle?

Even if I didn't see it as such before, Jinma Tower was really a safe training center.

I was able to grow significantly. Physically, technically and mentally.

"Did you find it challenging?" A asked me after a while.

"No," I responded quickly. "I will come back later."

I would not have suffered this much if I had come up here with a higher level and a stronger Predation.

The lower the value of Predation, the greater the difference.

There's a reason why Jinma Tower was written at the last line of my quest, after hunting and predating all the other monsters.

I should have come to this place after completing all the other tasks.

Now, I'm sick of dying, although I gained a lot from it. The real goal is not to die in the Palace.

The towering walls that formed our arena disappeared. I still couldn't see A's face, but I could feel him better and finer than before.

"You will not be able to use the same method in the future," A said.

I nodded gently. What I did was foul.

"I will finish him with real skills next time," I told him.

A door appeared from the darkness. I glanced once in A's direction, then twisted the doorknob and went out the door.

After returning to the Black Palace, the first thing I did was to look around. I don't know how much time I spent in Jinma Tower, but a battle that lasted hundreds of deaths couldn't have ended in just a single day or two.

There was nothing in 2F.

Werewolves and Battle Spiders should have respawned already. Perhaps humans or other creatures could have broken through 2F and wiped them out while I was gone.

I activated Detection to the maximum, but I could feel no strange presence.

I concealed myself through Surprise and Fairy Tale and walked around. But there was nothing. I could only feel the faint presence in the realm of the superior species.

Does time flow slowly in the Jinma Tower?

I immediately pulled out my pocket watch and checked it, and I realized that only three hours have passed since I entered Jinma Tower.

That explains why monsters haven't respawned yet.

Honestly, those three hours were hell, but because of it, I gained unparalleled strength incomparable to my previous state, so it was worth it.

Anyway, there are no Werewolves or Battle Spiders yet, so…

What else should I do?

It didn't take me long to decide. Honestly, I'm not afraid of any monsters in 2F, even the higher species.

Understand my abilities and understand theirs. With that, the outcome of any battle is clear.

The upper-level species in 2F cannot harm me.

It's time to hunt them down.

[Kang Si-ha (Fate)]

[Hob Goblin Assault Lv 50]

[Strength – 295 Stamina – 270 Magic – 125 Luck – ???]

[Skill-Ebon Heart, Predation Lv3, Intermediate Martial Arts Lv2, Lower Armor Defense Lv9, Lower Regeneration Lv4, Lower Flame Magic Lv1, Lower Trap Generation Lv. 3, Lower Black Lightning Lv2, Lower Power Attack Lv7, Lower Leap Lv9, Intermediate Detection Lv3, Intermediate Surprise Lv4, Lower Trap Creation Lv3, Beginner Fairy Tale Lv8, Lower Beast Charge Lv2…]

My physical stats have not changed much. However, all the skills have grown tremendously, and with it, my combat ability had become incomparable to what it was before I entered the Jinma Tower.

A Blood Iron Armor wrapping the tough physique of a Hob Goblin Assaulter. A helmet that completely protects the vulnerable parts of my head.

A huge, magical Blood Shadow sword in my hands.

I am better equipped than ever.

"I am strong."

My body was tingling with excitement to pump out all the power I gained against an enemy.

I tried to calm myself down and took a deep breath.

Out of habit, I activated my Detection as I relaxed…

I noticed him before he found me.

"I can't figure out this dungeon… the first floor was full of goblins, but the second floor is empty? Really?" someone said out loud.

A person.

A strong one, so I didn't show myself until I got close enough.

"Finally, I found a monster. … … What are you? A Goblin? Rare species? Some armor… Ah, aha."

A man in his late 20s, holding a dagger. He was wearing a light suit. He looked at me as he laughed happily as if he found a treasure.

Then, what he asked next made me open my eyes wide in curiosity and confusion.

"Oh, are you a Fallen?"

I went closer and said, "I want to hear about the Fallen…"

It was the first time I spoke to a person since I had been reborn as a goblin.

Chapter 38: Fallen (2)

Demon King

Fallen (2)

He continued laughing, then faced me with a grin.

"The Fallen are those who fall. They were humans who opened their eyes and found themselves as monsters. In other words, they are like you."

I didn't think I was alone in this world, but it felt different to have your existence explained by your opponent. I felt like I was being hit hard by a sledgehammer.

Fallen… they even had a name for people like us.

My first thought was, Have I ever encountered a Fallen?

However, thinking about that now is unproductive. I should focus more on how to solve this situation.

How did he know I was a person? I would have asked him more, but his expression says he had no intention of explaining further.

"I didn't find any artifacts I was looking for, but instead, I found a Fallen. I am very lucky." He licked his lips.

It's the first time I've experienced this. The enemy knows me, but I don't know about him. The fact brought me discomfort.

How did I know he was an enemy? Because he hasn't dropped his weapon and he continued to grin menacingly.

"But you're lucky, too. You became a goblin. I heard that someone woke up as an ogre."

"What happened to him?"

"He's dead. He couldn't understand his situation and ran back to human society."

He lifted his dagger to his mouth. The dagger then glowed blue.

"I can't miss out on such delicious prey…" he said.

The meaning was clear. He was looking at me as a "delicious prey."

"Why? Even if you know I was once a human, too?"

"That's what makes you more appetizing. God, you really don't know anything."

So, there was a lot more I didn't know? I wanted to get more information if possible. However, it is only in the comics that a villain would tell you all the information you need to know.

"So," I asked him, "does that mean that the Fallen are- Ik?!"

As I was speaking, the man threw a dagger at me and rushed at me while holding another dagger. I dodged it by centimeters and shot Black Lightning at his approaching figure.

Then, something like a shield appeared in front of him. The shield broke, but the lightning bolt was weakened and failed to stop him completely.

"What, you're strong!" He exclaimed as he lunged at me, aiming for my neck.

However, I have planned for this. A steel spear suddenly shot out from the ground and pierced his leg through.

He screamed pitifully in pain and grabbed the spear. As he did, I concealed myself with Surprise and Fairy Tale.

When he looked at the spot where I was, he raged.

"Oh, my God! This kid attacked me then ran away? Shh- it hurts! Damn it!"

Okay. He thought I was gone. He wouldn't be able to find me.

I've played hide and seek with a troll with a strength incomparable to his.

I went behind him. Among the humans I've met so far, he's been the fastest and the stealthiest, but he couldn't sense me.

My skills were definitely higher than his. It would have been dangerous if my Surprise was still at a low level.

I would be lying if I said I did not hesitate to kill him…

But what could happen if I saved him? Would he thank me, saying he will never forget me, and never come back?

No way. His malicious eyes were telling. If I let him escape, he would be more dangerous next time. Moreover, maybe he will not be alone when he comes back.

I bit my lips and charged Blood Shadow with a Power Attack.

I swung horizontally, cutting his neck off.

It was somewhat sad that there was no big difference between cutting his neck and that of the monsters. The texture of their flesh and bones felt the same.

[You gained 127,400 experience.]

[You acquired 163 gold, 17 silver, 55 bronze.]

[Randomly acquired three items from the enemy's inventory.]

[Level up!]

[Lower Leadership has become Lv10 and evolves to Intermediate Leadership. The number of units you can control increases, and you can also increase the abilities of those under your control.]

I immediately understood what he meant by "delicious prey" as soon as the alerts popped up.

A large amount of experience, plus the money that he had. And three random items from his inventory…

I was convinced that this would happen when a human kills a Fallen or vice-versa… maybe even when a human kills another human.

I have a rough idea of how human society is right now.

As such, my motivation for growing stronger increased.

"Hoo."

To get stronger, I need to do this.

I took a deep breath to calm the Ebon Heart that was thumping.

Then, I picked up the man's head.

"Shit."

And opened my mouth wide…

[Strength has risen by 2.]

[Magic has risen 5]

[You have acquired the skill Beginner Poison Creation. Consumes mana, turns your saliva into poison. When applied to a weapon, toxicity persists until the saliva dries. Using the skill or taking poison damage and surviving will increase the skill level. The higher the level, the stronger the toxicity and retention time.]

I remembered the man had licked the dagger. Looking at its strange blue glow, I'm sure there was something in it, but I didn't know it was poison.

Of course, it's unclear whether his poison would have an effect on me. My Resistance is at Intermediate level.

I remembered that the man had spit on the dagger. Looking at the shiny blue saliva, I was sure there was something, but it was also poison.

Of course, it's unclear if the male poison would have worked for me, more resistant to intermediate conditions.

I took advantage of the alert windows to cover my view as I continued my predation.

While I did it, nausea swelled, but I kept it down. I have to go through this. I can't surrender.

I felt sorry for my life that I have to do this, killing another person and even eating them…

Endure. Endure. I endured.

Once done, I checked the man's equipment and belongings on the floor.

First of all, the man's dagger. His death ended its poison effect. I was able to check the information on his weapon, despite the absence of an emotion scroll.

Why? Perhaps store-bought items can be read without scrolls.

[Pink Murderer's Fang (129/180) – Attack 100. Rarity – rare. Adds 50% attack damage when applied poison. Add 50% attack damage when thrown.]

The man was using his weapon effectively. When poison was applied, and the dagger was thrown, the attack power would total about 220.

However, his Throwing skill must be significantly lower than my Martial Arts level, that's why I could avoid it.

If I had been hit by chance, it had enough power to make me suffer.

Next, I checked the light suit that the man was wearing. It had a childish name [Shadow Hidden in Darkness], but its rarity is also rare.

It was a good option to increase my speed, but its defense was only 150, so I decided to put it in the inventory first.

It would be a good thing to use this as a sacrifice armor and strengthen my Kessia's Leather Armor.

Just before I put it in my inventory, something fell out of the suit.

It was a small metal trinket.

[Proof of Mine (179/1,850) Rarity – rare. When facing a Fallen, the user sees their identity. It was made by Artifact Master Lecati.]

This is it.

Obviously, this is what made it possible for him to distinguish the Fallen, such as me.

It's good.

Since I have started exploring the dungeon, I have never thought that any of the monsters I killed might have been a human once.

I didn't even consider the possibility.

But now, I know the existence of those who are Fallen, and I even have a tool to identify them.

At least, before going into battle, I have the opportunity to discover them without getting noticed.

Now, I would not get mistaken on who's a monster and who's a Fallen. There are others who were once human beings like me, those who would have experienced the same or maybe even worse suffering that I went through.

I swore that I would not kill or eat humans unless they were a threat to me.

The same should apply for the Fallen. The only difference they had from humans is that they found themselves in a monster's body.

Unless they are hostile, I wouldn't attack them first.

If possible, I would talk to them, build a friendly relationship, sympathize, and hopefully, I'll get a comrade in this lonely war.

However, I quickly felt skeptical.

Will everything work out so well?

Are the Fallen more human than monsters, or was it otherwise?

I think I could empathize with them, but would it be the same for them?

There will be many of them who'd prefer the experience, gold, and items rather than a colleague. There will be many whose main aim was to get stronger.

Like the man who just tried to kill me.

But in the end, I decided to deal with them with the same standards as humans.

I have to put aside the romantic idea of being friends with other Fallen, but I'm not going to kill them for no reason.

If they want to kill me, I'll kill them, too. But if they are reasonable, I'm also willing to talk to them.

I don't have to think about this now. It's just a waste of time.

After organizing my thoughts, I checked the new item I randomly acquired.

A steel dagger, a poison bottle, and an intermediate magic potion.

I left the dagger and drank the poison (Beginner Poison Creation has become Lv3). I saved the intermediate magic potion.

What does it mean that this man reached 2F? It meant that human activities are gradually expanding inside the dungeon.

If I don't hurry up, I may encounter stronger humans incomparable to this man.

I need to hurry.

The Pink Murderer's Fang is tucked in my thighs, and the Proof of Mine has been tightly secured in the spaces in my armor, along with the pocket watch.

Finally, with my left-hand grasping Blood Shadow tight, I made my way through the aisle.

It's time to face the higher-species.

Time is passing by.

Chapter 39: Werewolf (1)

Demon King

Werewolf (1)

As you can expect from their names, Werewolf Elites and Battle Spider Assassins were monsters with enhanced features of the Werewolves and Battle Spiders, respectively.

Each of them was a little bigger, and their body parts such as their limbs were stronger.

The Elites have a more improved combination of mobility and strength, while the Assassins have better strength and stronger webs.

What's unfortunate for them, however, is that I have already conquered the first floor of Jinma Tower. I am already strong enough not to feel threatened by them.

So, I was able to kill Elites more easily than the first Werewolf I've defeated, and Assassins faster than when I faced my first Battle Spider.

It was also simple to kill them. Just hiding with Surprise and Fairy Tale, get within striking distance and finish them off with a single Power Attack.

"Kigi-chang!"

"Kuhhung! Yum!"

My Martial Arts that has reached the Intermediate level has not only improved in terms of skill but also had significantly amplified damage. With every strike, I took down one life, and just like that, I killed every monster I encountered.

Now that I'm convinced there's nothing dangerous about this realm, I don't have to move slowly and carefully.

[You gained 7,500 experience.]

[You acquired 3 silver 30 bronze.]

After killing all the monsters within my Detection range, I piled them up and predated on them.

My Flame Magic has reached the Lower Lv.3, and the bodies of the monsters were cooked faster and more accurately than before. The scent of the roasted meats aroused my appetite.

"Ow!"

The smell wasn't just for me. The Assassins and Elites beyond my Detection area began rushing in quickly towards the source of the delicious smell.

Of course, it wasn't long for them to join the pile and get roasted along with the others.

It's a pity. I wanted to induce mass appearances, but I'm unable to do it, so it's sad.

Actually, I half-expected a Giant Spider or a Giant Wolf to appear soon, but they didn't, either.

"I will enjoy this food."

It would be a lie if I said I didn't crave to taste the meat of the higher species.

The result, however, was only half the success I expected.

The Elites tasted better than the Werewolf, definitely. Its meat was more tastier and more tender, and it tasted just like Korean beef sirloin, which I had just eaten once, on my 18th birthday.

However, I expected it to be more than this.

I craved for more.

The taste of the highest-level species.

It's a good urge. It's an impulse that helps me become stronger.

I ended up eating with more excitement at the thought.

Then, I used my skills around the cave for digestion and prepared for the next meal.

[Predation after hunting Werewolf 2,000/2,000]

[Predation after hunting Battle Spiders 2,000/2,000]

[Predation after Werewolf Elite 500/500]

[Predation after hunting Battle Spider Assassins 500/500]

[Warwolf hunting predation 2,000/2,000]

[Prey 2,000/2,000 after hunting battle spiders]

[Warwolf Elite Hunting Predator 500/500]

[500/500 predator after hunting Battle Spider Assassin]

I was able to complete the four items of the quest. My level grew to 56, and I am now even stronger.

In the meantime, I continued searching 2F and continued to catch and kill Elites and Assassins.

After running through the whole level several times, I have drawn the conclusion that there are no areas for the Giant Wolf and Giant Spiders in 2F.

However, I found a boss room with a keyhole.

I ran 2F five more times, all the way through. I was sure. There was no other area where I can find them. They have to be inside this boss room.

Naturally, I recalled about the Goblin Knight I encountered on 1F. He appeared only after the Goblin Warrior's mass appearance ended, and I got the key to the boss room from him.

It was probably the same in 2F.

Then, what do I do?

Induce mass appearance.

In the shortest possible time, kill as many Elites and Assassins as possible.

My theory was right. At least, it's half-right.

I never met a Giant Wolf.

However, a Giant Spider appeared at the end of each mass appearance.

They weren't in this dungeon, but it seemed that they spawned when a certain number of monsters were already killed in a specific duration. Other than that, I couldn't think of any other explanation of why I wasn't able to find them when I searched around 2F.

[Predation after hunting Giant Wolf 0/5]

[Predation after hunting Giant Spider 4/5]

I am now facing the fifth Giant Spider, who appeared in the same way.

"Kya Kya Kya Kiyaa!"

The Giant Spider crawled on the ceiling, its legs making a creepy sound. He attacked me by shooting black spider webs through all of its eight legs, not just from its sting. It was a very enviable ability.

I was hoping that as my skill grows further, I would eventually be able to make spider webs through my fingers, but the skill window that popped up when it reached the Lower level betrayed me once more.

I really needed a web-producing organ in my body. Oh, well.

"Kiya!"

"Kyap!"

Moreover, the Giant Spider's web does not only bind its opponent, but it had some sort of acid that melts its prey. It was not good for my metallic armor.

Damage caused by acid cannot be easily repaired. I'll need a tremendous amount of blood. Therefore, I need to burn off all the webs before they reached me, but the webs were also strong enough and required quite a bit of flame to be totally burned off.

"Be persistent!"

I used Leap. The black webs that he's shooting out were focused on me as if they were guided by lasers.

My Blood Shadow, containing blood, and amplified with Flame Magic, shot flaming balls with its trajectory.

"Take that!"

The Giant Spider seemed to have found a weakness while I was up in the air wielding the sword. Its huge, sharp-clawed paws reached for me and struck me. It was very fast, very powerful… and it was what I was waiting for.

I immediately used Beast Charge. Beast Charge improves not only my legs but also my arms' strength and speed.

Before the spider's forefoot, which was like the reaper's sickle, broke my helmet, Blood Shadow flew at him like a flash.

"Kiyap!"

With Power Attack and Black Lightning, its leg was cut off.

"Kiyi!"

In the process of growing into a higher-level species, the Giant Spider not only gets a more powerful web but also grows a massive body and stronger claws. However, if you get close to them, they seem to forget that their specialty is their webs and start to proceed with a physical assault.

I was confident it couldn't hurt me because I was covered with helmet and armor. If an egg hits a rock, it only breaks the egg's shell.

I landed on the floor with the Giant Spider's leg and chewed on it.

More than restoring my stamina and mana, it was to provoke him to approach me.

However, the Giant Spider appeared to become more cautious.

It didn't jump on me as I expected, but instead took a step back and raised one of its left legs.

I've seen that move with four other Giant Spiders before him.

It's what they do before shooting out multiple spider webs.

They have a disadvantage because they are unable to move while they are manipulating their webs.

It meant that if I somehow avoid the webs that he'll shoot out and get closer to him, it would be his end.

The Giant Spider knew it.

Perhaps it is a bet he is willing to take.

I just smiled inside and bent my knees very slightly, slowly raising my Surprise and Fairy Tale.

Come.

I ran, bringing Surprise and Fairy Tale to max power. If he can't see me, he can't catch me with those webs.

Then,

"Kyeeop!"

Too much excitement is never good for battle.

It translates to overreaction, which leads to death.

I deliberately touched one of his webs lying around the dungeon, with the intention to direct his senses to it.

Then, the next moment, I burned it off with a fireball, and used Leap in the opposite direction.

The Spider is obviously panicking, trying to figure out where I was.

In the next moment, I used Leap once more and drove a fireball against its belly.

Then, I thrust my Blood Shadow in its head and charged it with Black Lightning.

"Kiya!"

This monster is a Giant Spider, not a troll. I've endured worse.

[You gained 19,680 experience.]

[You acquired 3 silver 55 bronze.]

[You acquired an ebon carapace.]

[You acquired the key to the 2nd boss room of ​​the Black Palace.]

"Ebon carapace."

It must be a rare material. It pleased me, but I was more pleased because I was right.

2F boss room key.

This time, it was also clear that the Giant Wolves stayed in the boss room with a Werewolf King.

I sensed six presences inside the boss room.

There was no hesitation anymore after getting the boss room key.

I went straight to the exclusive store.

Rain greeted me with a smile.

"What did you come to buy today?"

"I'm just here to ask for Today's Luck."

Rain's eyebrows shook. Even such movements looked elegant on him. Damn it.

"Your helmet is old. Why don't you change one of your helmets this time?"

"No, Today's Luck is enough. I'm going to save a little more money."

"Hmm."

Rain shrugged at my firm words. Then, he rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

Soon, he stared at me and asked me once more.

"Fate, may I ask you what you hate the most?"

His question seemed to be unrelated to our current subject. Fortunately, by this time, I am already able to grasp what Rain is saying behind his words. So, I answered.

"Fear."

And giving up.

Because these two are the biggest obstacles that keep me from moving forward.

At my immediate response, Rain shook his head with a smile.

"Huhoo, I guess I was worried."

"I understand what you're trying to say," I told him. I stared at the glass he placed in front of me as I continued. "But nowadays, I have come to realize that it is important to know your own strength. I've come to the conclusion that there was nothing more that could threaten me in 2F."

"Yes. I think you got more from the Jinma Tower than I expected. Well done, Fate."

The glass is full with a sparkling golden drink.

I felt good.

"Savor it," Rain offered. "It's to celebrate your new birth."

Of course, I didn't hesitate to drink it up at once.

It was a ridiculously sweet drink. It felt like the taste clung on to my throat as the alcohol passed down through my esophagus, leaving a cool, sweet path.

[For 30 minutes after leaving the exclusive store, the amount of gold and items you'll gain will be triple.]

"This…"

"What is it? Is it a prize?"

I saw Rain's mischievous smile and realized that he knew it what I'd get this time.

But… okay. He was always testing me.

"I'll tell you when I come next time," I told him.

"I am looking forward to it."

[0:30:00]

As soon as I left the exclusive shop, I started running. Of course, I already know where the boss room is located.

I arrived in less than 15 minutes to the boss room.

In other words, I only have 15 minutes left to use the buff.

Triple amount of gold and items, and obviously the same applies to rewards such as the wooden crate that appeared after I defeated the Goblin King in 1F.

That means I have to kill them all in 15 minutes.

A Werewolf King and five Giant Wolves.

You can do it.

I put the key in the keyhole and turned it.

As with the 1F boss room, the scene that filled my eyes once inside was full of darkness.

Giant Wolves are lined up. Their eyes are closed, their obviously lithe and powerful bodies were relaxed, like strong racehorses before the horse race begins.

There was a shabby throne, and the creature sitting on it has a wolf's fur, claws, tails, and head upon a human body.

He wore shabby clothes, but a necklace with blue gems made him look special.

The Werewolf King.

He also remained still with his eyes closed, as if he was frozen.

I considered for a moment how to clear the room as fast as possible.

Soon, I came to a conclusion and raised my Surprise and Fairytale to the maximum.

Detection sensed the weakest part of my target.

Leap and Beast Charge were also charged to the maximum, making me faster than a wolf.

Black Lightning, Flame Magic, Blood Shadow were all charged to my sword at the maximum, as it glowed with soft light, signaling a Power Attack.

All of my traits and skills are harmonized and amplified by my Intermediate level Martial Arts.

Thanks to the Martial Arts skill, I can place more than half of my mana to be contained on the sword for a single attack.

My Ebon Heart is thumping as if it was going to explode.

It told me…

It is possible.

I answered it by plunging my sword in the heart of the King. He made a very small sound of pain and surprise, while his startled eyes stared at me, with life draining from them every second…

[You gained 107,500 experience!]

[You acquired 30 gold!]

[You acquired Pelcadia's Gem (Blue)!]

[You acquired Werewolf Mane Hair]

[You acquired Werewolf Iron Nail]

I pulled the sword out relentlessly. The Werewolf King's body collapsed on the spot.

The five Giant Wolves came to life and cried insanely when they saw what just happened.

I laughed as I rushed towards them.