Chapter 6: New Power
As time passed, it became evident that many struggled against the goblins, resulting in tragic losses. Some adventurers found the mission challenging.
"Help me!" cried a man, fleeing from a goblin. Unfortunately, the goblin quickly caught and killed him.
"Is he foolish? Turning your back to an opponent is an open invitation to death," remarked an experienced fighter as he vanquished a goblin.
"This quest is a piece of cake, isn't it? We might be the strongest ones around here," another adventurer said joyfully while slaying goblins.
Ren defeated two goblins but noticed someone in trouble. He rushed to help, but the person he aided ran away and got captured by other goblins. Now, Ren found himself surrounded by four goblins, facing a perilous situation.
"Being surrounded by four goblins at once is quite the warm welcome," Ren commented, his voice tinged with concern.
Encircled by four goblins—two with swords, one with a dagger, and another with a bow—Ren faced a dire situation.
Two goblins with swords charged at Ren, while the third goblin with a bow shot an arrow. Ren narrowly dodged the arrow and defended against the sword attacks. With a quick move, he deflected one goblin's attack, kicked another away, and slashed the remaining goblin with his sword, all while avoiding the archer's arrows.
A goblin with a dagger threw it at Ren and then lunged with another dagger, determined to attack. Ren was in for another intense round of combat.
Ren, breathing heavily, muttered, "Why won't this goblin give up? They're relentless."
The goblin with the bow fired another arrow, and the one Ren had kicked away earlier returned for another attack. Ren skillfully blocked the arrow, parried the goblin's sword, and swiftly defeated the persistent goblin.
The goblins showed no mercy, allowing Ren no time to catch his breath. One goblin armed with two daggers relentlessly attacked Ren. Miraculously, Ren managed to block every one of the goblin's swift strikes.
As if that wasn't enough, the other goblin, the one with the bow, fired an arrow from behind Ren's back, making the situation even more challenging.
But Ren wasn't one to be defeated easily. With a swift turn, he deflected the incoming arrow using his sword's hilt. With renewed determination, he took on the goblin with daggers. Using his "Blade of Precision" skill, Ren skillfully outmaneuvered and disarmed the goblin, ultimately defeating the enemy.
In a remarkable move, he used the fallen goblin's body as a shield against the incoming arrow, blocking the view of the archer. With lightning speed, Ren appeared right behind the goblin, gripping its head, and swiftly ended its threat. The battle was intense, but Ren's skill and resourcefulness led him to triumph.
System:
Congratulations! You are now level 2.
Reward:
5 attribute points, 2 skill points
System:
Congratulations! Your skill in swordsmanship is now at level 3.
Reward:
You have acquired the skill "Perfect Parry."
"Nice, a new passive skill and some points. I should allocate my attribute points first before choosing a new ability," Ren remarked as he inspected his status window.
Stats:
Name: Ren Dwight
Class: None
Level: 2
HP: 100/100
MP: 90/90
EXP: 74/100
Attributes:
Strength: 12
Agility: 11
Intelligence: 8
Wisdom: 9
Charisma: 10
Skills:
Swordsmanship: Level 3
Footwork: Level 2
Perfect Parry
Abilities:
Blade of Precision
Attribute Points:
5 points
"Hmm... I'll allocate 3 points to my strength, and 1 point each to agility and intelligence. That should do it," Ren said as he adjusted his attribute points.
Ren examined the new skill he had acquired, "Perfect Parry," with a thoughtful gaze.
System:
Skill Name: Perfect Parry
Type: Passive Skill
Description:
Perfect Parry is a passive skill that elevates your defensive capabilities to a new level.
"Nice. With this, my defense is significantly improved. Anyway, I should explore my other abilities," Ren mused, his curiosity piqued.
Ren took a closer look at the skill window, examining which abilities might offer him an advantage.
"For now, I think this will benefit me," Ren declared.
System:
Congratulations! You've learned Whirlwind Strike.
Description:
This advanced technique allows you to perform a spinning attack, striking multiple opponents within a radius. It is highly effective against groups of enemies, making it a great choice for dealing with multiple foes simultaneously.
Requirements: Swordsmanship: Level 3, Strength 11
Cooldown: 10 seconds
With the new ability at his disposal, Ren checked his status window again to review his progress.
Stats:
Name: Ren Dwight
Class: None
Level: 2
HP: 100/100
MP: 90/90
EXP: 74/100
Attributes:
Strength: 15
Agility: 12
Intelligence: 9
Wisdom: 9
Charisma: 10
Skills:
Swordsmanship: Level 3
Footwork: Level 2
Perfect Parry
Abilities:
Blade of Precision
Whirlwind Strike
"With this, I think I can easily finish this quest and go help Von," Ren said.
Von, with his remarkable combat skills, dispatched ten goblins. Reflecting on his dreams and the skill he had acquired from it, Von realized that despite having different abilities in reality, the experience from his dream had provided him with an advantage, enabling him to overcome his opponents and emerge victorious.
Von spotted two goblins and, with determined resolve, unleashed his skill, Ebon Chains, on one of them. Dark, ethereal chains erupted from his fingertips, wrapping around the creature and immobilizing it.
With one goblin temporarily restrained, Von wasted no time. He called upon his dark energy, channeling it into his dagger with the Shadow Strike skill. The blade absorbed the energy, crackling with malevolent power, and he could feel its increased potential.
In a swift motion, Von attacked, striking the immobilized goblin with his empowered dagger. The dark energy coursing through the blade amplified the damage, ensuring a swift and deadly end for the trapped goblin.
As the first goblin fell, Von turned his attention to the second, who had been momentarily stunned by the display of dark power. In a fluid motion, Von lunged at the goblin, slashing with his dagger. The dark energy surged through the blade, ensuring a fatal blow that left the second goblin lifeless.
With the two goblins defeated, he secured a new weapon to replace his destroyed dagger. Suddenly, two goblins launched a coordinated attack on Von. One of them wielded a heavy mace, while the other had a sharp sword. Von had to act swiftly.
With a burst of agility, Von dodged the goblin's mace swing, narrowly avoiding the crushing blow. He then parried the sword strike from the other goblin with his weapon, deflecting the attack away from his body.
The relentless goblins pressed their attack, but Von was ready. He channeled his skills to turn the tide of the battle. First, he called upon the Ebon Chains, summoning the dark, ethereal restraints. The chains shot forth from his fingertips, entwining the mace-wielding goblin and paralyzing it, effectively halting its brutal swings.
Maintaining his composure, Von seized the opportunity and countered with a swift and precise strike, targeting the goblin with the sword. The blade found its mark, and the goblin fell with a howl of pain, defeated.
However, the battle was far from over. The immobilized goblin struggled against the Ebon Chains, trying to break free. Von realized that he needed an edge to finish the fight swiftly. He called upon his Dream Walker's Insight skill, enhancing his perception and agility.
As the mace-wielding goblin launched another powerful swing, Von leaped to the side, avoiding the deadly strike by a hair's breadth. The goblin's attack crashed into the ground with a thunderous impact.
With his enhanced agility, Von closed the distance to the restrained goblin. With a determined thrust, he pierced the helpless creature with his sword, ending the battle decisively.
"Hey, Von! I was searching for you. Sorry, I think I've brought some friends with me," Ren exclaimed as he ran toward Von.
Von spotted Ren sprinting toward him but quickly noticed the pack of goblins following closely behind his friend. The odds were stacking against them, and it was time to prepare for another intense battle.