With a casual shrug, Taka distributed his stat points randomly. +2 to Strength, +1 to Agility, +1 to Vitality, and +1 to Dexterity. It was a decision made with little thought, guided more by whim than strategy.
After allocating his stats, Taka felt a subtle surge of strength and agility, accompanied by a newfound precision in his movements. Though not a dramatic transformation, it imbued him with a renewed sense of confidence, hinting at the potential within him waiting to be unleashed.
His calm gaze settled upon the cracked trunk nearby, its weathered surface hinting at hidden secrets. As he approached, a mysterious pull seemed to draw him closer, beckoning him towards the unknown.
With a swift rush, the portal behind him dissipated into thin air, leaving him standing at a crossroads between two seemingly identical paths. A glimmering game window materialized before him,
[HIDDEN DUNGEON: WHISPERING WOODS] [FIRST PLAYER TO DISCOVER THIS DUNGEON RECEIVES A 100% EXPERIENCE BOOST WITHIN]
Taka scrutinized the paths with a discerning eye, assessing each for any subtle differences. With cautious steps, he approached and examined the entrances, a sense of anticipation coursing through him. As his hand brushed against one, a sticky sensation sent a shiver down his spine, prompting him to withdraw just in time to avoid disaster.
Undeterred by the narrow escape, Taka chose the alternate path with caution. As he stepped into it, a game window materialized before him.
[FIRST CHALLENGE COMPLETE]
[EXP +100]
[FIRST PLAYER TO DISCOVER THIS DUNGEON RECEIVES A 100% EXPERIENCE BOOST WITHIN, EXP +100]
[CONGRATULATIONS YOU HAVE LEVELED UP]
2>>3
[EXP: 30/500]
[YOU HAVE 5 STAT POINTS TO ASSIGN]
With a determined gaze, Taka once again delved into the intricacies of his character's attributes. Feeling the pulse of the virtual world coursing through him, he made a deliberate choice to bolster his strengths. With each allocation, he could sense his avatar growing stronger, more agile, and sharper of mind.
PLAYER PROFILE
Name: Taka
Guild: None
Class: Warrior
LV: 3
EXP: 30/500
HP: 55/60
MP: 10/10
|STR: 4 | AGI: 3 | DEX: 3 |
|VIT: 2 | INT: 2 | LK: 2|
Stat Points (SP): 0
Coins: 0
Equipment: Wood Sword (Durability: 10/10)
As he finalized his decisions, Taka took a moment to admire the changes reflected in his player profile. With a sense of determination, Taka ventured forth, his mind focused on the path ahead. As he walked, his footsteps echoed softly through the twists and turns of the path. After a while, a nagging sense of déjà vu washed over him, and he paused, a frown creasing his brow.
Taking a moment to collect his thoughts, Taka drew his sword and etched a mark into the ground, a silent testament to his passage. With the mark in place, he resumed his journey, his senses heightened as he sought to unravel the mystery of the looping path.
Time seemed to stretch endlessly as he walked, each step feeling like a repetition of the last. Frustration gnawed at him as he realized he was trapped in a seemingly endless cycle. Undeterred, he resolved to break free from the confines of the looping path.
Drawing upon his instincts, Taka meticulously examined each segment of the path, leaving marks at strategic intervals to guide his way. Suddenly, a faint sound caught his attention, the gentle patter of water droplets echoing in the distance.
Intrigued, Taka followed the sound, his curiosity piqued. With careful precision, he aimed his sword at a seemingly vulnerable section of the wall and struck, the wood sword piercing through the thin barrier with ease.
Peering through the newly created hole, Taka's eyes widened in surprise as he beheld an unexpected sight. Before him lay an expansive arena, bathed in the soft glow of virtual light. At the far end, a portal shimmered with otherworldly energy, beckoning him forward.
With determination coursing through his veins, Taka wasted no time in stepping through the breached wall and crossing the bridge into the mysterious arena. As he entered the arena, a game window materialized before him, marking the completion of the second challenge:
[SECOND CHALLENGE COMPLETE]
[EXP +100]
[FIRST PLAYER TO REACH THIS POINT RECEIVES A BONUS EXP OF +100]
[EXP: 230/500]
With a swift motion, Taka dismissed the game window, his focus shifting to the unfolding events around him. Before he could fully grasp the situation, however, the bridge he had traversed began to rise, separating him from the path he had just crossed. A notification appeared, heralding the start of the next phase:
[ROUND: 1 Begins in 10 seconds]
With his mind racing and his instincts on high alert, Taka swiftly formulated a battle strategy, his body tensing as he prepared to engage the incoming adversaries. Taking a defensive stance, he readied himself to strike while remaining agile enough to evade their attacks.
As the countdown reached its climax, three goblins materialized before him, their menacing forms charging forth with reckless abandon. Without hesitation, Taka sprang into action.
The first goblin lunged towards him with a crude club raised high, aiming to deliver a devastating blow. With lightning reflexes, Taka sidestepped the attack, narrowly avoiding the swing as he countered with a swift strike of his own. His wood sword connected with the goblin's side, eliciting a pained grunt from his foe.
Meanwhile, the second goblin approached from the side, brandishing a jagged dagger with malicious intent. Sensing the threat, Taka pivoted on his heel, deflecting the incoming strike with his sword before retaliating with a swift kick to the creature's midsection. The goblin stumbled backward, momentarily stunned by the unexpected assault.
As Taka focused on the first two goblins, the third launched itself at him from behind, its claws outstretched in a frenzied attempt to catch him off guard. With a quick twist of his body, Taka narrowly avoided the creature's grasp, his heightened senses allowing him to anticipate its movements with uncanny precision.
Regaining his footing, Taka spun around with practiced precision, his wood sword slicing halfway through the third goblin as it let out a harrowing scream before succumbing to its demise. With one adversary down, the remaining two goblins wasted no time in launching their counterattacks.
The first goblin charged forward with its club raised high, intent on delivering a crushing blow, while the second hurled its dagger towards Taka with deadly accuracy. With quick reflexes, Taka sidestepped the incoming club, feeling the rush of air as it narrowly missed him, and deftly deflected the dagger with a skillful swipe of his wood sword.
Seizing the opportunity, Taka executed a swift kick to the stomach of the first goblin, causing it to double over in pain. With a determined resolve, he plunged his wood sword deep into its side, ensuring its swift demise as it collapsed to the ground.
Leaving his sword embedded in the fallen goblin, Taka swiftly turned his attention to the remaining adversary. The second goblin, now filled with terror, attempted to flee, but Taka was relentless in his pursuit. As the panicked creature charged towards him, Taka expertly dodged its clumsy attacks, his movements fluid and precise.
With a calculated maneuver, Taka maneuvered behind the goblin, catching it off guard as he seized its head in a vice-like grip. With a powerful force, he slammed the creature's skull into the unforgiving floor, ending its desperate struggle with a resounding thud.
As the echoes of battle faded, a game window materialized before Taka, signaling the completion of the first round:
[ROUND 1 COMPLETE]
Taka took a moment to catch his breath, his pulse still racing from the intensity of the encounter.
As he prepared to face the next challenge, the countdown for the second round began:
[ROUND 2 BEGINS IN 10 SECONDS]
Name: Taka
Guild: None
Class: Warrior
LV: 3
EXP: 230/500
HP: 55/60
MP: 10/10
|STR: 4 | AGI: 3 | DEX: 3 |
|VIT: 2 | INT: 2 | LK: 2 |
Stat Points (SP): 0
Coins: 0
Equipment: Wood Sword (Durability: 10/10)