A profound silence blanketed the once tumultuous area, no echoes of battle, no growls, just an eerie quietness.
"Oooof, that felt great! After a full day of fighting these monsters, I was getting annoyed anyway." Ethan, breathing heavily, took a moment to savor the calm that replaced the chaos. Refreshed, he removed the mask, allowing a surge of power to emanate from him, surprising even himself.
"Haha, now I'm feeling better," Ethan chuckled, experiencing the unleashed power coursing through his veins.
Unbeknownst to him, the Wolf King in the Wolves' territory sensed this sudden burst of destructive aura. In its cave, the massive crystal-horned wolf, eyes closed in rest, was jolted awake by the unexpected power surge.
In an instant, the Wolf King emerged from its lair, eyes gleaming with golden intensity. It howled, a deafening sound that summoned its subjects, 200+ wolves assembling with a unified purpose — war.
"Ho ho finally coming out," Ethan sneered, his eyes fixed on the now-approaching Wolf King. "So, will you come here, or... meh, forget it. I'll just..."
Before completing his sentence, Ethan blurred into motion, charging directly at the Wolf King. The colossal creature responded, vanishing and reappearing above Ethan, claws poised for a deadly strike.
Ethan, seemingly unfazed, laughed heartily. "Hahaha, a brave king, I presume!"
Their clash sent shockwaves through the air, a colossal explosion of power and dust. Emerging from the chaos were two figures — the Wolf King's bleeding claw and Ethan's slightly numb hand.
"Yeah, you ain't that bad. Let's do it once more!" Ethan declared, his figure already back in the fray.
The Wolf King, alarmed, conjured arcs of black lightning, an ominous sign of its desperation. Ethan, feeling the impending intensity, pushed his strength to the limit. Their clash caused another explosion, and this time, neither retreated.
The battlefield became a stage for an intense confrontation, Ethan's pure strength against the Wolf King's lightning. The smaller wolves, helpless spectators, watched from a distance.
The fight took a toll on both contenders. Ethan's body felt numb, yet he persisted, shaking off the discomfort. The Wolf King, unable to withstand Ethan's unique aura, suffered increasing injuries.
"Let's end this! I don't have time for you anymore!" Ethan declared, allocating his remaining points to strength.
Another explosion followed, a surge of energy emanating from Ethan. The Wolf King, struggling to endure the intensified onslaught, succumbed to the barrage of punches.
As the Wolf King fell, notifications echoed in Ethan's mind:
"Congratulations to host for completing C rank Dungeon."
"Congratulations to host for leveling up twice for killing the Wolf King."
"Congratulations to host for completing dungeon in one day. Additional reward will be given."
"Congratulations to host for getting a big gift pack for completing a dungeon for the first time."
Delighted by the rewards and progress, Ethan was eager to inspect his newfound strength.
Beep.
"Host will be kicked out of the dungeon in 10 seconds."
A final notification interrupted his thoughts, signaling the end of his time within the dungeon.
"Well, time's up, so let's see it after going out." Ethan's vision darkened, and he vanished from the Wolf King's territory.
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In an instant, Ethan found himself outside the dungeon, the eerie silence replaced by the sounds of the outside world. As he took a moment to gather his bearings, the notifications continued:
"Congratulations to host for completing C rank Dungeon."
"Congratulations to host for leveling up twice for killing the Wolf King."
"Congratulations to host for completing dungeon in one day. Additional reward will be given."
"Congratulations to host for getting a big gift pack for completing a dungeon for the first time."
With a grin of satisfaction, Ethan proceeded to check his updated stats.
Beep.
"Stats system!"
- Level: 40
- Stat points: 70
- Mission points: 90
- Strength: 90
- Agility: 35
- Vitality: 10
- Intelligence: 12
Ethan marveled at the significant increase in his strength. The dungeon had not only rewarded him but also forged a formidable path toward greater power.