At The end of the gigantic room was a monster. One that stood nearly 50 feet tall. It had gleaming green eyes and dark fur all over its body. It's hands were huge and had lengthy sharp claws.
{Elite Minotaur: Hp: 1,345,000/1,345,000}
Katsuya's legs brought him forward as he let out a sigh.
"I'll be ending this quickly. Sorry, minotaur."
As soon as the creature lifted it's arm, 10 strikes had already hit it's body. All in that second, it's limbs were blown apart and Katsuya stood still, unscaved as the body matter landed all around.
"That was overkill."
"It really was." Sora's smooth voice replied.
"Well, anyway, what's that?"
Katsuya was staring at two books that laid on the floor, alongside the minotaurs bloody remains.
"Hmm. Seems like skill books." By the time she finished speaking, Katsuya already had both books in his hands while he stared at the screens that came into view.
[Support Skill Book: You may choose one of the following skills below. Afterwards, this book will vanish.
1. Lvl 1 Physical Debuff - A chosen target will receive a 50% debuff off their Atk and Speed. Effect lasts 30 Seconds. The skills effectiveness will increase with practice.
Cooldown: 2 minutes | Costs: 5% of Mp
2. Haste - You and your teammates will receive a 50% boost in Atk and Speed. This skills effectiveness will increase with practice.
Cooldown: 5 minutes | Costs : 15% of Mp
3. Lvl 1 Mana Refresh- All surrounding allies will have their Mp recovered by 10%. This skills effectiveness will increase with practice.
Cooldown: 5 minutes .
4. Lvl 1 Hp Refresh- All surrounding allies will have their Hp recovered by 10%. This skills effectiveness will increase with practice. Cooldown: 5 minutes ]
[Assassin Skill Book: You may choose one of the following skills below. Afterwards, this book will vanish.
1. Lvl 1 Lifesteal - Each Strike you land on an opponent heals 5% of your Hp. This skills effectiveness will increase with practice.
2. Lvl 1 Silence - A chosen target will be silenced, no sounds they make can be heard. This can also be used on self. This skills effectiveness will increase with practice. This effect lasts 1 minute. Cooldown: 10 Minutes
3. Escape Artist - Each lock you come across shall automatically be unlocked and each restraint you touch shall be broken.
4. Poison Touch - When activated, the next target you touch will be poisoned, taking 1 % damage each second for 10. This skills effectiveness will increase with practice. Cooldown: 1 Minute. ]
"Hmmm. From the Assasin Skill book, I'll take Lifesteal."
A glowing orange light shone around the book as it slowly vanished.
[New Skill Learned: Lifesteal]
Now, he only held one book.
"I won't pick a skill from the support book. Instead, I have another idea…"
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As Jill gently sat up, her soft gaze looked at the dark and rainy sky.
"I wonder, will I ever be strong enough to even save a life?"
Her magic ability allowed her to take on B-rank or even A-rank monsters but her power wasn't enough when it came to stronger monsters. Once her mana ran out in a dungeon, she would be nothing more than a helpless Norm. There was still a world that had creatures many times stronger than her. The thought that she would forever remain at the bottom weighed heavy on her chest and shoulders.
Her mouth sharpley let out a breath as a knock came at the door, catching her full attention.
Knock. Knock. Knock.
"C-Come in." She replied.
The door slowly opened and a dark-haired boy came in with a book in his hand. It wasn't just any boy though, it was Katsuya and he approached the side of Jill's hospital bed, all while placing the large book on her lap.
"Here, this is for you."
Jill looked at the large book and couldn't help but notice it's resemblance to a dictionary.
"A book? What kind is it, a dictionary?"
"No, it's not the kind of book you read. Open it and you'll know what I mean."
"Well, O-Okay. Here I go."
At her own steady pace, her hands held both ends of the book as she slowly brought it open. When her eyes met the pages, a screen came up into view containing a list.
[Support Skill Book: You may choose one of the following skills below. Afterwards, this book will vanish]
Skill Books weren't all that common, they were actually pretty rare. Out of all the dungeons Jill had been to, this was her first time seen one in person. Her gaze slid across the list, reading and understanding each skill. When she was done, she quickly glanced katsuya's way and asked
"Is this really for me?"
"Yeah, it is. Go ahead and pick a skill."
"In that case, I choose….mana Refresh."
[Jill has learned a new skill: Mana Refresh]
Her limbs felt less heavy and she felt as if her injuries were healed. A rare occurrence, after learning a new skill the receivers speed would be increased by 100% and their Hp and wounds would instantly heal.
Though the chances of this happening was extremely rare, it was called 'Learners Healing'
Jills quickly attempted to stand, and to her surprise, she succeeded. There she was, standing as if she never got hurt in the first place.
"My...injuries. They're gone."
"Learners Healing, huh? Lucky you. I'll go let the doctors know."
Just as he turned around and started walking, Jill grabbed a hold of his shoulder, stopping him.
"I can walk now, so I'll go."
"Well, If you insist."
After letting the doctors and nurses know, they examined Jill's previous injuries, only to see that they were gone. She was allowed to go home but the others still had to stay a couple more days.
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