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Third Person POV
27 Floor, Dungeon.
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"Are you leaving already, Lucius?" Marie asked with a sad tone.
"Yes, I must go, I still have some things to do in the deeper levels, don't be sad, I'll bring you a gift, how about that?"
"Really? Is it more food?" Her mood changed quickly.
"It's not food, but you'll like it." Lucius smiled.
"Then it's okay!" She clapped her hands.
After saying goodbye, Lucius left the hideout and headed towards the lower floors, passing the twenty-seventh and entering the deep levels.
Now at level 3 and with his status strengthened, Lucius felt the flame of determination burning inside him as he plunged into the darkness of these corridors, eager to test his new status.
Lucius, already familiar with the challenges of the twenty-eighth floor, advanced confidently. His previous experience in these levels allowed him to navigate more deftly, avoiding unnecessary confrontations with monsters by using clairvoyance to descend faster. He moved like a shadow, agile and silent, focused on his greater goal.
The sound of his footsteps was the only noise that disturbed the oppressive silence of the deep levels. He knew the monsters' patterns, when to hide in the shadows and when to quicken his pace, taking advantage of every moment of distraction from his enemies, some of whom he faced and enjoyed the sensation of killing all those monsters more easily.
As Lucius approached the 37th floor, the environment gradually changed. The atmosphere became denser. With his sword charged with lightning, he cut down enemies here and there, sometimes groups, rarely feeling the need to use only magic, only when a group surrounded him and he had to use something area-wide, the black hole served very well for this purpose, the healing magic was no longer as necessary as last time, this made him feel more satisfied.
As Lucius advanced, he had a clear goal in mind: to enter the Coliseum, located in the east area of the Warrior's Hall, and stay there for 100 minutes. His plan was to accumulate 16 million points and pick up some specific spells from the shops for the war game, a Herculean task that would require not only combat skills but also endurance and strategy.
So a few hours descending these floors, he finally reached his goal, the coliseum was as he remembered and the same sounds came out of it. The hall was a constant battlefield. Lucius knew that entering there would be like diving into a sea of chaos and violence.
Preparing himself, he concentrated his magical energy, making his sword glow with intense lightning. He felt the electricity pulse through the blade, ready to be unleashed against any opponent as soon as he passed those doors.
As soon as Lucius entered the arena, he activated his [Support Spells/Strength Booster] and [Speed Booster], enhancing his strength, defense, agility, and dexterity. Immediately after, he strengthened his defense with [EbonyFlesh], forming a more resistant protective layer than Ironflesh around his body.
The Coliseum was filled with aggressive and dangerous monsters, including Violas, Parasitized Mighty Bulls, Grand Treants, Worm Wells, Spartoi, Barbarians, Lizard Elites, Obsidian Soldiers, Skull Sheep, Loup Garous, and Furry Ones. Lucius would face a formidable variety of adversaries, each with their unique abilities and tactics, and they would not be monsters that would give him points or stones, just monsters that would be swept away every time one of them was killed.
Lucius ran through the doors and the monsters instantly turned their faces towards him and growled with bloodlust, he began the battle by launching a series of [Lightning Traps], strategically positioning them to maximize their impact. When the monsters rushed towards him, the traps exploded in a coordinated sequence, illuminating the corridor with explosions and electric sparks.
To deal with the more resilient monsters, Lucius resorted to his [Gravitational Spell/Minor Gravitational Field], creating a high gravity area that slowed down his enemies. He also used his [Lightning Spell/Lightning Weapon], transforming his sword into a lethal blade charged with electricity, as he cut them down under gravitational pressure.
Lucius cast [Multi-Firebolts] and [Fireballs], causing massive explosions and setting the monsters on fire as they were reborn at the same moment. He skillfully avoided attacks with [Quick Dodge], teleporting quickly to avoid deadly blows.
Soon surrounded, he chose to rely only on his level 4 equivalent reflexes, trying to go to a corner of the coliseum to get out of the disadvantage using his quick dodge again, he managed to get past the monsters with some cuts, but quickly healed himself and now with no monster coming from behind, he bombarded them all again.
The battle in the Coliseum was intense and unceasing. Lucius moved with precision, each spell and movement calculated to ensure his survival and time accumulation. With each defeated monster, he drew closer to achieving his audacious goal.
Despite the variety and overwhelming number of enemies, Lucius held firm. His masterful control over his abilities, combined with his enhanced strategy and strength, allowed him to dominate the battlefield, turning the Coliseum into a spectacle of magical power and combat prowess, but unfortunately, there was no one to witness this great spectacle and no one could ever imagine such a thing happening at that moment beneath the feet of the citizens of Orario, as no one enters the coliseum knowing the risk it represents.
[Congratulations: You have reached 10 minutes inside the Coliseum, you just received 1,000,000 points!]
As Lucius advanced through the Coliseum, the intensity of the battle increased exponentially. The air was now charged with the smell of ozone and burning, a constant reminder of the power of his lightning spells. Every step he took was calculated, each movement a deadly ballet among the monsters that surrounded him.
Explosions not only lit up the inside of the coliseum, fireballs shot out of it, hitting other parts outside with stray shots of lightning and fire, stones fell, anyone on that floor would know of the chaos happening there.
The dynamics of the coliseum changed, and a group that respawned was now only of Violas, with 200 of them, agile and deadly creatures. Lucius, with a determined smile, launched [Multi-Firebolts] in rapid succession. The explosions illuminated the monsters' faces with a hellish glow, burning them to death. The heat of the flames contrasted with the coldness in his eyes as he advanced.
Then came the Parasitized Mighty Bulls, immense and intimidating beasts. Lucius activated the [Gravitational Spell/Minor Gravitational Field], multiplying the gravity around him. The bulls, once fast and fierce, became slow and heavy, their charges becoming predictable. Lucius dispatched them with precise strikes of his lightning-charged sword, taking advantage of the induced slowness.
The Grand Treants were the next challenge. Immovable but powerful monsters that launched branches sharp as blades. Lucius, with agility enhanced by his support spells, skillfully dodged, slicing them with his electricity-charged sword, cutting through the wood as if it were paper.
Worm Wells, serpentine and deceptive creatures, attempted to ambush him, emerging from the ground. Lucius, sensing the danger, launched [Fireballs], turning the area into a fiery inferno. The serpents screamed as they were consumed by the flames, their attempts at attack turning into desperate struggles for survival.
The battle became more challenging with the arrival of Spartoi, Barbarians, and Lizard Elites. These warriors were skilled and organized, advancing in tactical formations. Lucius, however, was prepared. He used [Quick Dodge] to avoid their strikes, countering with [Chain Lightning] that spread through their bodies, leaving them convulsing on the ground.
The Obsidian Soldiers, with their bodies of solidified lava, advanced next, resisting his initial attacks. Lucius, focusing, intensified the power of his [Lightning Spell/Thunder], piercing their rocky defenses and shattering them into pieces.
Skull Sheep, Loup Garous, and Furry Ones also joined the fight. The Skull Sheep, with their bony heads, advanced with a vacant look. The Loup Garous, agile and lethal, tried to flank him, while the Furry Ones, with their thick fur, initially resisted the fire. But Lucius was a whirlwind of power. He spun and slashed, his lightning sword and fire spells turning the battle into a deadly dance of light and shadow.
As the minutes passed, Lucius continued relentlessly. He was in his element, each movement a testament to his skill and power. The monsters fell at his feet, one after another, like dominos in an endless chain.
[Congratulations: You have reached 50 minutes inside the Coliseum, you just received 5,000,000 points!]
[Bonus: You have reached 50 minutes inside the Coliseum in one go, you just received 100 points in all statistics!]
'I've reached half the challenge... I still need to endure another 50 minutes, but I'm exhausted, I need to strengthen my magic with the mana zone, fortunately, I received a bonus from the system, 100 points in statistics is like receiving an energy drink...' Lucius thought as he dodged the claws of a monster.
He tried to dodge, but a monster was already waiting for him to do so, his reflexes sensed it, otherwise, he would have lost his arm at that moment.
'These monsters are adapting to me... that's why no one enters this place.' He thought as he healed the arm injured by the monster.
As time advanced, Lucius maintained his strategy, adapting to each new wave of monsters as well. He was exhausted and his clothes were quite torn; he could not replace his leather armor, so he just had to rely on his defensive magic. Lucius fought as if he were a storm personified, a warrior whose heart burned with the flame of determination. In this frenetic battlefield, with explosions and monsters everywhere, he was not just a fighter; he was a conductor, directing an orchestra of chaos and power. And with each monster that fell, he moved ever closer to reaching the legendary mark of 10 million points.
Time passed and exhaustion increasingly took hold of Lucius, he might have infinite mana, but his stamina was not the same and in a battle where he needed to move all the time, yet his determination remained unshakable. He was in the final stretch of his audacious challenge: to spend 100 minutes in one of the most dangerous places in the dungeon ever recorded. Each minute was a test of his endurance, skill, and will to win.
The continuous sound of thunder and the intermittent glow of lightning became the constant rhythm of the battle. Lucius, now a master at positioning electric traps, created a lethal barrier that decimated waves of monsters daring to approach, allowing him to breathe for a few seconds. His strategies and magical abilities, combined with his physical endurance, were the key to his survival.
As time moved on, Lucius continued to adapt to the ever-increasing challenges. Replenishing all his support and defense spells at this crucial moment was necessary to maintain the agility required to dodge and react quickly to the monsters' attacks.
[Congratulations: You have reached 100 minutes inside the Coliseum, you just received 10,000,000 points!]
[Bonus: You have reached 100 minutes inside the Coliseum in one go, you just received 200 points in all statistics!]
His clothes were stained with ash and sweat, and his breathing was heavy, but his eyes shone with fierce intensity. He had not just survived; he had mastered the Coliseum.
Finally, the moment arrived. The timer hit 100 minutes, and a wave of relief and satisfaction swept over Lucius. He had achieved his goal, accumulating over 16 million points. The Coliseum, once an unrelenting battlefield, had become a stage for the display of his strength and determination.
However, the battle in the Coliseum knew no end. Creatures continued to emerge in endless waves, an inexhaustible supply of monsters generated by the Dungeon. With each passing moment, new adversaries emerged, keeping the tension and danger at extreme levels.
Lucius realized that although he had achieved his goal, it was time to withdraw. There were no more points to be gained there, and each additional second was an unnecessary risk in his current state.
He began to trace his way back, cutting through the hordes of monsters with precise and calculated movements. As Lucius advanced, he kept one hand on the control of the [Gravitational Spell/Minor Gravitational Field], using it to delay groups of enemies and create a safe path. His lightning sword cut through the air, an extension of his determined will, as he made his way through the chaos.
Finally, after fighting through one last wave of adversaries, Lucius reached the bridge leading out of the Coliseum. He crossed the structure with firm steps, each step taking him further away from the tumult and noise of the battle.
As he left the Coliseum behind, the tension in his shoulders lessened. He had survived one of the most difficult challenges of the Dungeon, a feat few could claim. As he walked away, Lucius looked back one last time, contemplating the battlefield where he had left his indelible mark.
"I finally did it!" He said excitedly.
But what Lucius did not know was that the dungeon did not like what happened at all, since he destroyed much of the coliseum with his explosions and even the ceiling collapsed with stray spells in places outside the coliseum, and a specific monster was now waiting for him at that moment.
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- Man, I made a big mistake, I said the coliseum was on the thirty-sixth floor... I'll fix that.
- What did you think of this chapter, did it become too massive and boring, just recounting how he used his spells and their effects on the monsters?
- It's horrible to write these days, I can release 7 chapters in one day, but I'm still affected by my illness that I got these days...
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