When Axel woke up, a sharp pain shot through his shoulder.
"Uggh..." He felt the wound on his shoulder and found that the blood had stopped flowing, but the pain was still clear. With difficulty, Axel got up and took out an intermediate healing potion from his item box. He took a sip of the healing potion, feeling new energy flowing through his body, healing the wounds he had suffered.
Axel looked at the Gorgolith's huge, lifeless body, feeling a mixture of triumph and sadness. "At least, I'm still alive," he muttered softly. He recalled the critical moment in that battle, when he almost lost his life. Every move, every attack, felt like a deadly dance between life and death. Still panting for breath,
Axel slowly began to skin Gorgolith's lifeless body in the darkness of the 49th floor of the dungeon. The dim light from the luminescent crystals attached to the walls provided some light, enough for Axel to see what he was doing. He knew that Gorgolith body parts could be extremely valuable, either as materials to strengthen his equipment or as highly valued trade goods on the market.
With a sharp knife in his right hand, Axel began the process carefully. The Gorgolith's skin was hard and thick, but with the right technique, he managed to cut through it without much difficulty. Every piece of leather he managed to pick up was placed in his item box, keeping it fresh and protected from damage.
"A monster this big, there must be a lot that can be used," Axel thought as he continued working. Apart from skin, he also took other valuable parts such as tusks and strong bones. Each part has its own use, both for making weapons and for selling to traders who are always looking for rare materials from dungeons.
While skinning, Axel's thoughts drifted to the battle that had just ended. His success in defeating Gorgolith was not only due to his physical strength, but also due to his cleverness in using strategy and the surrounding environment. He remembered how he exploited every opportunity, every gap in Gorgolith's defenses to defeat him.
After a while, Axel stopped for a moment, wiping the sweat from his forehead. He felt exhaustion creeping up on his body, but he knew that the job wasn't done yet. With the same determination, he continued the skinning process, making sure nothing was wasted.
After several hours, Axel finally finished his task. He stood up and stretched his sore body, looking at the results of his work with satisfaction. Gorgolith's body was now just a skeleton from which he had taken most of the flesh and skin. Axel packed his catch neatly in his item box.
Axel opened his status and saw a significant change in his level. The battle with Gorgolith apparently had a big impact on the development of his strength. His level, which was originally 22, has now risen to 25.
Axel Character Status:
Level: 25
STR: 42
AGI: 43
END: 41
INT: 28
LUK: 27
This increase in level not only improved his physical attributes, but also strengthened his mentality, giving him greater confidence to continue his journey in this dangerous dungeon. Axel felt new strength flowing through his body, as if every fiber of his muscle was strengthened, every movement became faster and more agile, and his endurance became more formidable.
However, one thing that is quite different this time is a new skill that Axel got, namely the 'Fatal Strike' skill. This skill allows the holder to know exactly where the enemy's weak points are. Axel felt a strange sensation when activating this skill, as if he could clearly see vital points on the enemy's body that could potentially be their weaknesses.
New Skill: Fatal Strike
Description: This skill allows the user to detect enemy weak points with high accuracy, providing a greater and more effective critical strike opportunity. Effect: Highlights weak points on enemies in the user's vision, increasing critical strike chance by 50% and increasing attack damage against such weak points by 25%.
Axel was amazed by the potential of this skill. In previous battles, he often had to rely on instinct and careful observation to find the enemy's weaknesses. However, with 'Fatal Strike', he can be more efficient and deadly. This would be a huge advantage in facing powerful enemies on later floors.
In addition to the new skill 'Fatal Strike', Axel also realized that his 'Appraisal' skill had reached level 3. This skill had become an invaluable tool during his exploration of the dungeon, helping him identify the enemy's strengths and weaknesses as well as the value of the various items he found.
Skill: Appraisal Level 3
Description: This skill allows the user to identify and analyze objects, creatures, and phenomena with a high degree of accuracy. Level 3 Effect: Increases the accuracy and detail of identifiable information. Users can see enemy basic statistics, item quality, and hidden effects more clearly.
With the enhanced 'Appraisal' skill, Axel can obtain more in-depth information about his opponents and the items he finds. This will provide significant strategic advantages, especially in combat and when managing supplies.
However, Axel realized that level 25 was still too low to be on the 49th floor of this dungeon. His success in defeating the Gorgolith depended more on the clever traps he set than outright strength. Without that trap, he would most likely have died from the first encounter with the monster.
This thought kept Axel alert. He knew that his skill in setting traps and clever strategies were helpful, but he couldn't always rely on luck or cunning alone. He needed to increase his level and strength further to be able to survive the later floors.
Axel decided to use his time wisely before going further to the 50th floor. He looked for a safe place near the stairs and sat down for a moment to recover his strength. While resting, he planned his next move and considered ways to quickly increase his strength and level.
"First of all, I need to make sure I have enough supplies," thought Axel. He opened his item box and checked the supply of potions, food and other equipment. With enough supplies, he can last longer and be more effective in battle.
After making sure his equipment was still in decent condition, Axel started thinking about strategies to increase his level. He knew that hunting small monsters first to increase levels quickly was one way. Using the 'Fatal Strike' skill to find the enemy's weak points can make the battle faster and more efficient.
Axel also decided to look for natural traps around the dungeon that he could use to fight stronger enemies. Thus, he could minimize risks and maximize battle outcomes.