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Chapter 9 - CHAPTER 9

Ji woo standing infront of the boss room

"Ha!" , he put out a deep sigh!''

Ji Woo's face tightened as beads of sweat cascaded down one side, resembling a relentless downpour. Anyone would feel the pressure; after all, he was facing the formidable boss monster solo for the very first time.

His command cut through the tense air, "Open status."

[Host is under restriction

Status:

Race: Human

Name: Han Ji Woo

Level: 15

 ''STAT'':

Strength: 12

Stamina: 12

Agility: 11

Intelligence: 12

Insight: 12

(10 stat points remaining)

[Soul Erosion - (+68) ]

Special Stat:

Mana: 120 (mana recharges per 12 minutes)

Divine Energy: ?

[ABILITIES/SKILLS]

(Blink) Lvl. 1 (Active)

(Tenacity) Lvl. 2 (Passive)

(Soulvore) Lvl. 1 (Passive) {locked}

(Appraisal) Lvl. 2 (Passive)

(Mana Drain) Lvl .1 (Passive)

(Mana Sensitivity) Lvl .1 (Passive)

(Deception) Lvl. 1 (Active)

(Swordsman ship ) Lvl .2 (Passive)

(Dagger Art ) Lvl .2 (Passive)

(Stealth ) Lvl. 1 (Active)

(Blood lust) Lvl .2 (Passive)

(Fatigue - 50%)

LOCKED SKILLS:

(Unknown) Lvl. Max

(Unknown) Lvl. Max

(Unknown) Lvl. Max (ONE TIME)

"TITLE'S" {currently restricted of use }

[Overachiever]

[Slaughterer]

While looking at his status ,ji woo all the stat points he has freely accumulated so far ,

"System increase all stats i have by 2 points each "

"STAT''

Strength: 14

Stamina: 14

Agility: 13

Intelligence: 14

Insight: 14 ....

Analyzing the data, he discovered a disheartening revelation,

"Looks like my stats have all been slapped with restrictions. Both my physical and mana stats have taken a hit by half ."

"Oh , so even my fatigue is halfed , no wonder i feel a little sugglish" ji woo contempted .

"Still a E-Rank boss how hard can it be?"he mused

"With all his courage ji woo waiting for this time his entrie life pushed the door infront of him "

A monster he never expected , it was not like anyother E rank dungeon boss , but goblin king itself , with his mighty boulder sitting in his throne , at the centre of the room , that creature was had a pressure which surely showed how strong it was , and on top of it surrounding the goblin king were goblin mages who are very weak in thier defence but can surely use magic , and the other was goblin knights ,they are annoying even though they are not strong ,each of them can face a f rank hunter with ease and there were ten such thing's...

["GOBLIN KING" x 1]

["GOBLIN MAGE" x 3]

["GOBLIN KNIGHT" x 10]

"Is that the boss monster ?"

Ji woo knew his situation can't get any worse than it is currently ,"On top killing all these minion's , i still have to face the boss at the end " Ji woo with a fustrated an dim look on his face .

"Dang !" ,"Lets do it !"

with his almost broken dagger ji woo closes in with his skill blink and Shadowmeld of the dagger through the shadows he first faced the Gobin knights .

First strike

"Clang !", his dagger hitting on the goblin knights armour "

" Looks like thier armours are more durable than i thought "

"Even ,if all my stats are decreased by half ,to withstand my attack so easily they are quite tuff"

Ji woo closed in again ,this time Ji Woo swiftly engaged the first Goblin Knight, his dagger gleaming in the dim light of the dungeon. Their weapons clashed, resonating with a metallic ring, as he skillfully parried the goblin's attacks.

"Your moves are predictable," Ji Woo remarked, his eyes narrowing.

With a sudden burst of speed, he activated Blink, dodging a flurry of strikes from the goblin horde. His form blurred as he reappeared behind the first Goblin Knight, swiftly dispatching it with a precise strike.

"One down."

The remaining goblin knights closed in, their blades slashing through the air. Ji Woo danced between them, Shadowmeld concealing him from their sight. A goblin mage seized the opportunity, hurling a fireball towards him.

"Not today." Ji Woo's Blink brought him to safety, narrowly evading the fiery onslaught.

As he reappeared, his dagger danced in the shadows, striking down another goblin knight.

"Clang!" , swoosh''..

The clash of steel echoed through the cavern, accompanied by the gruesome sound of a blade slicing through flesh.

"Two more.", ji woo with an intense look

The goblin mages, sensing an opening, unleashed magical bolts. Ji Woo, quick on his feet, dodged and weaved through the arcane onslaught. He closed the distance, his dagger finding its mark on a goblin mage.

["Host has slain a Goblin Mage."]

The dance continued; Ji Woo seamlessly transitioned between Blink and Shadowmeld, outmaneuvering the remaining goblin knights. Each strike was precise, each movement calculated.

["Host has slain a Goblin Knight."]

With only a few adversaries left, the tension heightened.

[Fatigue is above 60%]

Ji Woo anticipated the goblin mages' next move, Blinking behind them and silencing their magic with swift strikes. The final goblin knight fell, defeated by Ji Woo's relentless assault.

["Host has slain a Goblin Knight."]

(+ 100 exp)

The cavern fell silent, the only sound lingering being Ji Woo's heavy breaths. A notification box appeared before him:

["Host has slain a Goblin Knight"]

(+100 EXP)

["Host has slain a Goblin Mage.]

(+100 EXP)

Warning :

[Host fatigue has reached 85 %]

[Host weapon Durabity has reached 99%]

"Finally " ,"These things were so bothersome" ji woo exhausted to his core..

"Still!" , ji woo knowing that all this time the boss has not even moved a little made him frustrated .

"Is this pig ,looking down on me "

Ji woo puts back his destroyed Ebonwind dagger inside the inventory , and takes out the sword he placed there earlier . Ji woo determined to kill the boss ,blinks behind him like nothing , slashing down the Monster's neck

"Slash ", clang!''

"Huh?"

Ji woo surprised as the blade did not even put a small dent in that things neck ,

"Krr" ,the goblin king moved

With blink ji woo moved away as quickly as possible , "This is no ordinary opponent," he thought, struggling to maintain his ground.

The Goblin King's attacks were relentless, each strike carrying the weight of an impending defeat. Ji Woo dodged and weaved, but the sheer power of the goblin king was pushing him to his limits

"I need an opening."

Desperation crept into Ji Woo's expression as he parried another thunderous blow.

"Krrrr!"....

the Goblin King roared, the very sound echoing through the cavern.

With a swift Blink, Ji Woo closed the distance, striking at the Goblin King's legs. The blade met resistance, but the goblin king roared in pain

The Goblin King, undeterred, unleashed a barrage of powerful swings.

"Swish" , "swoosh !"

Ji woo dodged all of them using blink skill

"Your size won't save you", again he striked at the same spot .

The cavern echoed with their intense duel.

As ji woo continued to pile up damage again and again with his blink skill and sword

But ji woo who suddenly relaxed got off gaurd ,With a surge of power, the Goblin King unleashed a shockwave, sent him sprawling to the wall....

"I won't fall that easily.", as ji woo looked at the sudeen notification

(Host fatigue :96%)

(Host mana :4)

"I guess I can use only use blink 4 more times", looking at the mana left ji woo says

"I need to end this soon!' ,knowing his current situation , with a calculated grin on his face ji woo dodged all of the attacks held against him.

''Ha!'' , ha!'', Ji woo panting

"I doesn't look like I can win " , suddenly he remember's the Seven bead posion he had possesed , he quickly opened the inventory and took out the poison , and poured it over his blade"..

...

(....)

Ji woo again used blink closed the boss three more times and each time he used the poison in his hands and the blade to attack the boss.

The boos monster was acting sugglish and as if it's unable to move.

"Looks like the posion kicked in!"

"With the next move I will end this all !"

Ji Woo, fueled by determination, exploited the Goblin King's vulnerabilities.

(Host has used Skill Blink for more than 10 times )

(Skill Lvl up - Blink Lvl 3!)

One last time

"Blink "

''Swoosh", slash !" With a final, calculated strike, the goblin monarch fell to its knees.

"With the sword stuck on its body and ji woo who has lost all his strength falled over the monsters body .

"Finally ," it's over!

A notification box materialized before Ji Woo:

[Host has defeated the Goblin King.

+500 EXP]

[Host has sucessfully Killed a Boss monster ]

(Host Lvl 15- 16)

[Host has completed the Quest]

[Host has completed the side quest]

[Host will be automatically transported outside the dungeon ]

[Does the host want the rewards to be distributed now (Y/N) ]

Ji woo pressed {Y}

[ Host has trampeld over a strong enemy while facing heavy difficulties. ]

Rewards obtained from monsters ....

[Goblin knight armour ]

[Goblin mage staff ]

[Gobin king hammer ]

"Side Quest completed "

[Host has obtained 500 EXP]

[Host has obtained the title "Last standing "]

[Host has obtained intermediate Spell

Card :Thunder Strike ]

[Host has obtained intermediate Spell Card: Fire Ball ]

(Restriction have been removed host has been given Full recovery )

"As ji woos whole body glowed Blue and all of his injuries and

(" Main Quest completed ")

[Host has leveled up above 10 "+1000 EXP]

[Host has obtained the title "One one standing alone "]

[Host has obtained 1000 System coin's for killing the boss ]

[Host has obtained Blaze dagger ]

("Blaze dagger : Blaze Dagger: A sleek, obsidian-hued dagger adorned with swirling flame engravings along its blade. The handle is wrapped in dark, flame-resistant leather, providing a secure grip. The blade itself is crafted from a mysterious, heat-resistant alloy, giving it an otherworldly gleam.

Ability: "Inferno Burst" - Unleashes a devastating burst of concentrated flames upon a successful strike. This ability not only deals an additional 180 damage but also inflicts a lingering burn effect, causing additional damage over time to the target.

Damage: 180 (base damage) + 180 (Inferno Burst) = 360 total damage when the "Inferno Burst" ability is activated )

("Activation : 5 mana per minute")

" huh!", ji woo was surprised , his expression brightened ,Ji Woo marveled at the Blaze Dagger's formidable power, its damage exceeding 180 on average, with an additional 180 from the skill.

"Can't I just one-shot the boss monster from earlier with this?" , he pondered, a grin forming on his face.

"Moreover, the skill's mana cost was a mere 5 per minute" , Satisfied, he observed his body recovering and his stats flourishing without the earlier restrictions.

"I cleared a dungeon on my own,"

he muttered, a mix of disbelief and satisfaction etched on his face.

"Who thought a cleaner like me could clear a dungeon on myself " , ji woo in disbelief .

His gaze scanned the dungeon's now lifeless chambers, the remnants of defeated monsters, and the imminent closure of the dungeon itself.

Ji Woo dashed towards the exit to avoid any unnecessary complications.

"Dash !"

The acquisition of a new skill,

"Mana Search,"

allowing him to sense the presence of other hunters nearby.

"Around 30,"

he assessed,

An idea sparked in his mind.

"Store."

Ji Woo delved into his inventory, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. "Buy." A sly grin formed as he spent 150 coins on a strategic item.

In a clandestine meeting, a bald man questioned,

"Why was backup called last night?

Another, in a black suit, replied, "Probably worried that some other guild would snatch the newbie dungeon."

"Hey, don't slack off," a strict-looking man, resembling a retired military general, admonished.

Amidst their discussion, smoke enveloped the surroundings. Panic ensued as tear gas infiltrated their location.

"What is this?" they coughed, bewildered.

Ji Woo seized the opportunity, utilizing his Blink skill to escape the chaos. As he reached the outside road, relief washed over him.

"Lucky me," he mused, grateful for his awareness of tear gas effective against monsters.

While the situation inside the meeting simmered down, Ji Woo assessed himself. "Smelly." , realizing the pungent odor of monster blood clinging to him.

"Swiftly, opting for common transport, leaving the dungeon behind for the apartment .

Ji Woo arrived at his apartment, Seeking respite, he headed to a nearby bathhouse, the soothing warmth washing away the remnants of battle.

"Mhhhhh" , "he sighed in contentment, relishing the sensation. Thoughts of the challenging day echoed in his mind as he reclined on his bed.

"Today was a hard day for sure," he mused, staring at the ceiling.

Still, contemplation yielded to curiosity. "Open status," he declared, confusion marking his expression at the unexpected information that unfolded.

Meanwhile, within the dungeon, chaos ensued.

"Who the hell did this?" roared a well-built man with scars adorning his face, clad in formidable armor. The guards trembled in fear, unable to comprehend the sudden assault.

The military-looking figure rose to defend his comrades. "Sir, we didn't know anything! We were attacked with tear gas, and when we opened our eyes, the dungeon had closed."

Enraged, the scarred man emanated a crimson aura, veins on his forehead threatening to burst. "Are you still giving me that excuse?" he demanded, seizing a man's neck and squeezing until the brink of death , he puts the man down ..

"Kuu" ...."kuu"...

The military looking man coughing and gasping his breath .

"The bastard, whoever that is, I will kill him!" he vowed, fury radiating from every pore.

Unbeknownst to them, Ji Woo, in the comfort of his apartment, involuntarily sneezed.

"Achoo."

"Is someone missing me ?"

As if the someone acknowledged his presence, Ji Woo rubbed his nose,

" status "