The humans outside my beloved cave suddenly begin shouting for help as they sprint directly towards it. Considering it my home, I promptly command my minions to focus solely on constructing traps. By the time the humans arrive, there should be around 5 or possibly 6 traps prepared, depending on their size. The traps being built are designed to ensnare multiple targets, such as pit traps, ones that cause sharp sticks to emerge from the ground, and another that shoots tiny stones upward, akin to the stick trap.
I direct my minions to position themselves behind the traps, further inside the cave, and instruct them to engage only those who manage to bypass the traps. My aim is to test the effectiveness of the traps and safeguard my main force from whatever pursues the humans.
The screams and desperate pleas for help grow increasingly audible until the first human recklessly charges into the cave, paying no attention to his surroundings. He wears blue jeans, a black hoodie with white drawstrings, likely for adjusting the hood's fit, red fingerless gloves made of leathery material, and brown shoes. It's remarkable how his jeans remain unsoiled. Shortly after, three more individuals, dressed similarly in varying attires, burst into the cave, some in shorts, others without gloves, and a few wearing only shirts. All of them blindly rush forward, oblivious to the fate that befell the first group, the adventurers.
As they trip the first trap, tiny rocks burst from the ground, striking them and causing intense pain, rendering them unconscious or incapacitated. Subsequently, another batch of people rushes in, unaware of the misfortune that befell their predecessors. They, too, stumble over the fallen bodies, triggering my next trap—a pitfall. They scream as they fall into the pit, although their injuries remain minor due to the depth not being significant. However, it is deep enough to prevent them from climbing out.
The following group is about to charge in when they hear the screams of those in front warning them about the traps. Sensing danger, they swiftly change course and scatter in different directions. In total, I managed to ensnare 13 individuals. Little did I know at the time, their decision to split up was a means of evading whatever threat lurked outside.
Suddenly, I hear a resounding thud, followed by a loud crash originating from the cave entrance. Although I can't discern the exact nature of the source, I glimpse a leg—a leg triple the size of my Gobwolf's. It possesses scaly skin, a vivid dark purple hue, and sharp claws that carved deep, five-meter-long, two-meter-deep, one-meter-wide gouges into the side of my entrance.
I realize attempting to combat such a colossal creature would be futile. I don't need to attempt anything to recognize that fact, just as humans know they stand no chance against a hippo unless armed with a suitable weapon.
Fortunately, it appears too large to enter the cave, although I don't doubt its ability to dig through the stone if it so desired.
At least now I comprehend the immense power of creatures like it, and I aspire not only to attain such power but to surpass and improve upon it. The gargantuan being vanishes from my sight, presumably continuing its pursuit of the scattered humans. I wait patiently, prepared for the possibility of the beast deciding to invade my cave, yet it never returns. Consequently, I dispatch my warriors to deal with the unconscious humans and those trapped in the pit. They proceed to stab, smash, and slash at the unconscious individuals' heads, while spears are hurled down into the pit, impaling one person through the eye and another through the chest, piercing his lungs and causing him to suffocate slowly. The remaining targets meet less eventful fates, either falling instantly after being pierced through the head or succumbing to a slow descent following a struggle to maintain their balance.
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You Have Slain Human Travellers X13 (Beginner)
Reward: 1300 EXP
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Wow, that's quite a lot of EXP! I can't help but wonder what my total EXP count is currently.
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Name: Drasker Limnosqun
Gender: Null
Creature Type: Monster
Creature: Dungeon Core (2)
EXP: 1565 / 2500
Health: 200 / 200 I Health Regen: 2/min
Mana: 12 / 275 I Mana Regen: 2.27/sec
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Intellect: 40 I Wisdom: 38 I Vitality: 15 I Willpower: 20
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With 1565 EXP, I have finally accumulated enough to purchase the Lesser Sapient. This is fantastic , as I get the opportunity to figure out the intricacies of the human brain and understand how it works.
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Monsters
Total EXP: 565
Monster I Cost
Mouse I 100 EXP
Lesser Bird I 120 EXP
Lesser Wolf I 300 EXP
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I have finally acquired the Lesser Sapient, and it seems I have discovered the issue. The problem lies in the complexity of the brain. Human brains have far more functions compared to the brains of mice. Humans perform a multitude of tasks, and as a result, their brains have evolved over countless years, becoming more intricate and efficient. Memory, in particular, is a crucial aspect for humans, as they need to remember a vast array of information, such as language, mathematics, laws, and even the meaning of various gestures. The human brain encompasses a vast depth that I previously underestimated, but now that I understand its workings, I can attempt to create it. Perhaps in the future, I can even develop a brain focused primarily on memory. However, that is a project for another time.
For now, I create a Gobwolf and provide it with an altered version of the human brain to ensure proper connectivity. Surprisingly, it appears to work, although there is an unintended consequence. The Gobwolf becomes noticeably intelligent and displays a sense of disgust upon witnessing the surrounding filth caused by the numerous dead bodies. Though it doesn't explicitly express it, I can discern its reaction through its facial expressions and body language. It almost takes a step back in revulsion but restrains itself. To examine its differences, I check its statistics and find a significant difference compared to the other Gobwolf's.