With renewed determination, I stepped out of the small room that had become my resting place.
I returned to the dark corridor, listening to the faint voices that echoed around me.
I continued my journey, this dungeon was big and I had no idea what level I was on.
I continued in deeper, The hallways of the dungeon began to twist and turn, forming an increasingly complex maze.
Strange noises echoed in the distance, keeping me on my toes.
I continued to walk through the passageway, as I exited the passageway, I ended up in a large area with many glowing stones at the edge.
There I saw a group of giant rats sniffing around in the corner of the room, they were the size of small dogs, with fiery red eyes and sharp, shiny teeth.
There were about five of them, moving in an organized group. I decided to find a hiding spot among the rocks to assess the rats.
'Appraisal!'
Race: Giant Rat
Level: 5
HP: 140
MP: 0
STR: 10
Race: Giant Rat
Level: 7
HP: 160
MP: 0
STR: 14
They were quite strong, averaging level 5, with one at level 7, which seemed to be their leader.
I prepared myself to fight the Giant Rats, getting ready to use the Dash skill to first take on the weaker Giant Rat.
'Okay, it's the time.'
'Dash!'
[Dash] propelled me towards the group of rats, and I immediately targeted the one at the back with [Claw Strike].
'Claw Strike!'
The rat instantly lost its head, blood splattering on my claws. Chaos erupted after my first attack.
The group of giant rats was startled, and they quickly turned, their glowing red eyes staring at me with confusion and anger.
Fresh blood flowed from the fallen rat's body, and the scent of blood filled the air.
One of them, seemingly the leader, let out a deep growl. It quickly led the counterattack. The other rats began to move, charging towards me with surprising speed.
I quickly used the [Dash] skill to evade the first attack coming from the giant rat in front of me. My body slid to the side, and I felt a strong gust of wind as the rat zoomed past me.
After successfully dodging, I immediately prepared to strike again. I focused my gaze on the nearest rat, which was now turning to attack.
'Claw Strike!'
My attack hit its mark. My claws struck the rat's body, and it fell with a horrifying sound. However, that attack left me open to strikes from the other rats.
The leader rat leaped towards me, its sharp teeth ready to bite. I tried to dodge, but I wasn't quick enough.
Its bite landed on my arm, and pain coursed through my body. Blood flowed from my wound, but I couldn't give up.
Quickly, I gathered all my strength and used the [Claw Strike] skill once more, this time with more focus.
'Claw Strike!'
My attack hit hard, and the leader rat fell, letting out a groan before finally going silent.
You leveled up!
After defeating the leader rat, I heard a robotic voice from the system that healed my wounds. The remaining giant rats gradually became more aggressive, as if sensing the loss of their leader.
They attacked me simultaneously, moving in a disorganized formation due to their leader's death.
Using the [Dash] skill, I darted to the side, avoiding the sharp teeth that lunged at me. I spun around and targeted the closest rat.
'Claw Strike!'
My attack hit precisely, and that rat fell. However, two others immediately charged at me from different sides. I had no time to breathe.
Quickly, I used [Dash] again, sliding forward and dodging their attacks. I felt the tension in the air, and adrenaline surged through me.
I turned and attacked the nearest rat with a flurry of strikes.
'Claw Strike! Claw Strike!'
Two giant rats fell, and now only one remained. They looked more frightened but also more dangerous. The fallen leader had made them wilder.
One rat jumped towards me, while the other tried to surround me. I couldn't let them separate me.
Quickly, I used [Dash] to surge forward, striking the rat that was leaping at me.
'Claw Strike!'
My attack hit hard, and that rat fell. Now, only one rat was left. It was cornered, its eyes filled with fear and rage.
I approached it, gathering all my remaining strength. With one swift motion, I launched my final attack.
'Claw Strike!'
My attack struck with full force, and the rat fell, letting out a groan before finally going silent.
With all the giant rats now sprawled around me, I let out a long breath, feeling relief and satisfaction.
Congratulations!! The skill [Claw Strike] has leveled up to [Claw Strike III].
You leveled up!
I leveled up again, and my [Claw Strike] skill was now at level 3. I allocated my skill points to STR 5 and AGI 5, feeling my body become lighter and stronger.
I checked my status.
'Status'
NAME: EVA STARLET
RACE: DARK LIZARD
LEVEL: 9 (0%)
HP: 580
MP: 170
STR: 28
AGI: 30
INT: 13
DEX: 9
VIT: 25
STAT POINT: 0
SKILLS:
[APPRAISAL III] [CLAW STRIKE III] [DASH III] [UNIVERSAL MULTILINGUAL]
UNIQUE SKILLS:
[PRIDE] [WISDOM]
TITLE:
[REINCARNATOR]
The [Pride] skill, which grants a 25% boost to all stats, is incredible, and now with my current status, I have surpassed the big centipede I fought.
I continued my journey, it was quite bright here due to the many glowing crystals on the walls.
The soft light emitted by the stones created a magical atmosphere, as if I were walking in a cave full of wonders. Each of my steps echoed in this vast room.
As I ventured deeper, I suddenly heard footsteps.
Cautiously, I continued my journey and saw four skeletons walking.
'Appraisal!'
Race: Skeleton Warrior
Level: 4
HP: 80
MP: 0
STR: 9
Just level 4 skeletons. I immediately used the [Dash] skill, which took me behind the nearest skeleton.
I launched a [Claw Strike] to quickly eliminate three skeletons.
CRACK! CRACK! Bones scattered in all directions.
The combination of [Dash] and [Claw Strike] created the perfect synergy.
The last skeleton tried to resist, but it was in vain.
I did not level up from killing those skeletons.
Suddenly, a Dire Wolf stepped out of the darkness, its fangs gleaming sharp, drool dripping from its gaping mouth.
'Haaah!?'
'Appraisal!'
Race: Dark Dire Wolf (Corrupted)
Level: 10
HP: 600
MP: 0
STR: 30
'This monster... It's strong, and what does "Corrupted" mean?'
The air felt heavy with tension. My [Dash] skill was ready to activate. The Dire Wolf circled me, looking for an opening to attack.
WUSH! Suddenly, it lunged, its claws nearly tearing my face apart. [Dash] saved me at the last moment.
The fight became brutal, blood and fur flying through the air. Every attack could mean death.
'CLAW STRIKE!'
My attack hit its leg, causing it to limp. Black blood flowed from the deep wound.
However, instead of weakening, its eyes glowed even brighter, as if it was gaining strength from the darkness surrounding it. The dark aura trembled, creating a wave of pressure that made me stagger.
A deep, terrifying growl echoed around me, as if the dungeon itself trembled with the Dire Wolf's rage. 'What are you hiding?' I thought, feeling the rising tension.
The Dire Wolf leaped towards me with astonishing speed, its claws sliding toward me.
With trained reflexes, I used [Dash] to evade, feeling the fierce wind from its attack. However, the attack only grazed my skin, leaving a painful mark.
''Roooarr'' I let out a small roar to intimidate it.
I had to find an opening. Quickly, I gathered my energy and prepared for the next attack. 'This is the moment!'
'CLAW STRIKE!'
I surged forward, aiming my attack at its side. However, the Dire Wolf was ready. It swiftly turned, deflecting my attack with its powerful claw.
The impact of the attack made me stagger back, but I didn't give up. I had to be smarter.
The Dire Wolf growled, its eyes shining with hatred. It launched a counterattack, jumping high and trying to bite me.
I quickly tried to dodge, feeling its hot breath on my neck.
I immediately seized that moment to target its neck, utilizing my speed and agility.
'A flurry of attacks!' I thought, launching a series of strikes. 'CLAW STRIKE!'
SLASH! SLASH!
Every attack that struck its body created new wounds, but the Dire Wolf remained standing, growing angrier.
Its black blood flowed, but the aura of darkness surrounding it grew stronger.
The Dire Wolf let out a roar that shook the walls of the dungeon, trying to intimidate me.
I had no time to hesitate. Gathering all the remaining strength I had, I activated [Claw Strike], my strongest attack. My claws glowed with energy, ready to destroy.
The Dire Wolf lunged again, but this time I was ready. With incredible speed, I jumped to the side, dodging its attack and immediately striking toward its heart. 'CLAW STRIKE!'
My attack hit the mark, tearing through flesh and piercing its heart. The Dire Wolf staggered, its eyes wide in disbelief.
In an instant, it collapsed to the ground, black blood gushing from its wound.
I stood over it, breathless, feeling the adrenaline coursing through my body.
'I won' I thought.
Congratulations!! The skill [Claw Strike III] has leveled up to [Claw Strike IV].
You leveled up!
New Skill!! Swift Strike Has Been Learned
Avaible To Evolution!