Finally, stopping thinking about it, he raised his crossbow and, taking aim, pulled the trigger.
-1
Miss
Miss
-1
In "Empyrean" monsters were divided into several ranks: baron, viscount, count, marquis, and duke. Monsters without prefix belonged to the lowest rank.
Having received damage, the overgrown rat screeched and began looking around.
Miss
-1
Miss
-3
Critical damage occurred. The number against the background of ones was simply impressive.
After another portion of bolts, the rat finally realized they were shooting from above and fixed its rage-filled eyes on RAVen. Purple haze in its pupils swirled, but the rat didn't know what to do and stared at him.
Pf...
Pf...
Pf...
Bolts flew one after another, and only the pause during reloading gave the rat some semblance of respite from these incredibly annoying tiny bolts.
It ran around the room, trying to avoid shots, but eventually always returned to where everything started.
Three hours later, its health dropped to 4700. Unclear why, but the monster didn't regenerate: either because of the curse, or something else, but this only benefited RAVen.
If it had regenerated, he would have abandoned this venture right at the start. Kane's patience was iron, and he, without changing position, continued shooting at the enemy.
The first three quivers ended about twenty minutes ago and showed good results. Its skin was already sagging, blood puddles were everywhere, and the rat itself looked more like a porcupine than itself. At this thought, Kane broke into a smile.
The fifth quiver was coming to an end, but the rat's health was still around 50%. Another six hours passed, and even Kane's steel nerves began to crack.
17%...
Two hours later it finally came to an end. The rat let out a long screech. This wasn't the first time, so the thief paid no attention, but this time everything was different. Dying, the rat was calling its kin. And while Kane continued shooting it, rats one after another began appearing in the room.
Four of them came in total, but with lower levels.
"Hm... I was already thinking about how I would lure them from the basement, fearing that my speed wouldn't be enough to run away. Thanks for helping."
The rats that emerged from the basement watched its death but couldn't help it in any way. RAVen was repeatedly enveloped in radiance, notifying him of new levels.
[You gained a level...
You gained a level...
You gained a level...
You gained a level...]
[Congratulations! You achieved the impossible!]
[You received new title: "David and Goliath"
Description: You killed a monster 10 levels higher than you!
+4 strength;
+2 endurance.]
[... You received new title: "David and Goliath Level II"
Description: You killed a monster 20 levels higher than you!
+5 strength;
+4 endurance.]
[... You received new title: "David and Goliath Level III"
Description: You killed a monster 30 levels higher than you!
+6 strength;
+6 endurance.]
[... You received new title: "David and Goliath Level IV"
Description: You killed a monster 40 levels higher than you!
+7 strength;
+8 endurance.]
[You receive permanent bonus:
+10 to enemy level ignoring.]
[You receive:
+45 influence points.]
[Congratulations! You are the first player to kill a monster exceeding you by more than 40 levels.]
[You received new title: "Fearless"
Description: You managed to overcome colossal difference in power and emerge victorious from battle.
Physical damage resistance permanently increased: +12%.
+10 to physical damage;
+6% chance to deal critical damage to opponent 5 or more levels above yours;
Your name will become known in nearby lands and countries.]
"For killing it I got 15300 experience. My level is now ninth and just over 50% left till tenth. The bigger the level difference, the more experience. It took about sixteen hours to kill it. And those bonuses for hellish work! But it was definitely worth it, especially pleased about level ignoring. This is most necessary on this floor."
Ahead waited four more rats, though they were level forty, this didn't change the fact that they would take long to die. Distributing points, dividing main part between strength and dexterity and investing small remainder in energy, he returned to the room and pressed logout.
"Hope the rat won't go to respawn. Although..."