As the creature turned into dust, Mitsuya asked, "How can you be here? You look too much like a human." The monster replied, "Because we are a type of human. Many years ago, some humans conquered the dungeon. But as they stayed here for too long, their minds were corrupted, and they became hungry for power. They conducted research on their own children and injected them with various monsters' DNA, turning them into 'Half Devils.' If you want to fight them, then I must warn you that they are ten times stronger than you, and there are eight of them."
Mitsuya said, "Why are you giving me all this information?" The monster replied, "They are very bad people. They kill all the defective Half Devils. I just escaped from them. So be careful." As he said that, his whole body turned into dust.
Mitsuya stood in stunned silence as the monster's body disintegrated into dust, leaving him with newfound knowledge of the existence of these "Half Devils."
As the monster turned into dust, Mitsuya's eyes widened with both surprise and intrigue as he noticed a scroll dropped by the disappearing monster. He quickly retrieved it, unrolling the parchment to reveal a detailed map that marked the location of the treasure belonging to the Half Devils. The allure of the treasure and the potential power it held ignited a spark of greed within him.
However, a moment of reflection brought him back to his senses. He remembered the monster's words about the Half Devils being corrupted individuals who had conducted twisted experiments on their own children. The monster had warned him about their immense strength and merciless nature. Mitsuya realized that his initial curiosity about the treasure should not outweigh the greater purpose of seeking justice and protecting the innocent.
He saw the scroll and started following the route. Along that route, he encountered numerous monsters that guarded the path. These creatures, though not as powerful as the Half Devils, still posed a threat to him.
Mitsuya drew his weapon, a gleaming sword that he had carried with him on his adventures. With skill and determination, he fought off the monsters, using his agility and combat prowess to overcome the challenges they presented.
As he continued his journey, Mitsuya realized that these monsters were likely remnants of the experiments conducted by the corrupted humans. They were the failed attempts, the "defective" Half Devils that the monster had mentioned.
Mitsuya reached the location from the map—an abandoned temple with no guards or security. He entered and saw a large chest, ten times his size. He opened the chest and found 100,000 currency. Mitsuya's happiness soared as he quickly bought the Item Selling Skill for 100,000 currency.
Mitsuya then went hunting for monsters, from which he obtained The Fang of the Shadow Serpent, worth 50,000 currency. With his enhanced knowledge of item appraisal and market trends, he was able to identify and collect rare materials, monster parts, and unique artifacts, which he sold for a total of 400,000 currency.
With this wealth, he bought the skill Enhanced Reflexes for 50,000 currency and Masterful Swordsmanship for 100,000 currency. These skills enhanced Mitsuya's combat abilities and swordplay to an extraordinary level. With Enhanced Reflexes, he gained exceptional speed, precision, and technique with his sword, allowing him to deliver devastating strikes with remarkable accuracy and power. His sword movements became fluid and graceful, making him a formidable force in battle.
With his enhanced swordsmanship, Mitsuya could now overcome even stronger opponents and face the Half Devils with a higher chance of success. The skills enabled him to parry and counter their attacks with finesse, exploiting their weaknesses and utilizing his own strengths to gain the upper hand in combat. The combination of Enhanced Reflexes and Masterful Swordsmanship made Mitsuya a formidable and agile warrior, capable of swiftly evading attacks while delivering lethal blows to his enemies.
As Mitsuya continued his journey through the dungeon, he encountered more powerful adversaries, including the Half Devils themselves. With his newfound skills, he engaged them in intense battles, using his enhanced reflexes to dodge their deadly strikes and his masterful swordsmanship to strike back with precision and force.
The Half Devils, impressed by his skill and determination, recognized him as a worthy opponent. They fought fiercely, unleashing their immense strength and monstrous abilities. However, Mitsuya's enhanced reflexes allowed him to anticipate their moves, giving him the opportunity to land devastating counterattacks. His masterful swordsmanship techniques further amplified the power of his strikes, enabling him to withstand their assaults and emerge victorious in their encounters.
Suddenly, one Half Devil transformed into a massive, hulking beast with dark, twisted horns protruding from its head. Its muscles bulged with unnatural strength, and its eyes glowed with an eerie crimson light. Mitsuya recognized this transformation as the true form of a Half Devil, the culmination of their monstrous powers.
With a thunderous roar, the transformed Half Devil charged at Mitsuya, its claws slashing through the air. Mitsuya swiftly evaded the attack, relying on his enhanced reflexes to narrowly dodge the deadly strikes. He retaliated with a series of swift sword slashes, aiming for the creature's vulnerable spots.
The battle raged on, each combatant pushing their limits. The Half Devil unleashed powerful spells and devastating physical attacks, but Mitsuya's reflexes allowed him to evade most of them, while his masterful swordsmanship enabled him to deliver precise and powerful counterattacks.
With each exchange, Mitsuya chipped away at the Half Devil's defenses, gradually wearing it down. He adapted his strategy, exploiting the creature's weaknesses and using his agility to outmaneuver its brute strength. Mitsuya's enhanced reflexes gave him an edge, allowing him to react in an instant and deliver lightning-fast strikes.
Finally, after a fierce struggle, Mitsuya found an opening. He launched a final, decisive attack, channeling all his skill and strength into a single, devastating blow. His sword pierced through the Half Devil's chest, and the creature let out a guttural cry of defeat before dissipating into ethereal mist.
Mitsuya stood victorious, his heart pounding with exhilaration and a sense of accomplishment. He had defeated one of the powerful Half Devils, proving that even against overwhelming odds, his determination and honed skills could prevail.
But Mitsuya knew that there were still more challenges to come. He had learned from the monster's warning that there were seven remaining Half Devils, each potentially stronger than the one he had just defeated. Mitsuya's triumph only fueled his determination to continue the fight, to protect the innocent and bring justice to those who had corrupted themselves. He said, "I will keep growing stronger and defeat all of them"...