The sound of metal clashing echoed through the abyss of darkness.
Each strike reverberated like a heartbeat, sharp and relentless.
Flashing silver blurs cut through the blackness, quick as lightning, disappearing as quickly as they appeared.
The only source of light came from the flashes of steel as two figures danced through the shadows, locked in a battle that seemed to shake the very air around them.
In the silent atmosphere of Tokyo, a totally out-of-this-world battle was being waged, but a small guy looking like a goblin, and who had quite some defence to it, was being hunted by a boy around a smaller age group.
'This is nasty. I guess that is what a rare monster, Iron Goblin, means, huh!' The boy snickered in his mind.
Clang! A sword met its target, sending a shower of sparks into the air.
The smaller figure, clad in black armour, staggered back, its breath heavy and laboured, but his eyes—cold, calculating—never wavered. The other figure, a bit bigger but equally deadly, was a blur of motion.
Every step was purposeful, every strike measured, as though each movement was a preordained rhythm.
His weapon, a sleek katana, flashed again—its blade reflecting the dim light in a silver arc. The Goblin in black had barely enough time to raise his shield, deflecting the blow with a grunt of exertion.
But Hikaru Kurozawa didn't give the little goblin any time to recover. His sword flashed, and with a twist of his body, he directly used his skill, [Mana Slash], to instantly deliver a quick blow that finally drew some blood from that sturdy iron-like skin.
'How stubborn.' Hikaru thought, as he looked at the iron goblin with complete annoyance, as the sound of their fight should have alerted someone, he wanted to finish it quickly.
Hikaru Kurozawa.
He was a prodigy, a figure who had seen the weight of countless battles in a world not his own. The blade in his hand, though lighter than his opponent's, moved with an uncanny speed, catching his enemy off-guard with every strike.
His movements were fluid, like a shadow slipping through cracks in the light—impossibly quick but deliberate.
The Iron Goblin's strength was gradually declining because it had been hit by Hikaru's sword quite a bit.
Although it did not appear to be damaged on the outside, Hikaru knew that since the Iron Goblin is a living being, it must be absorbing the damage from his sword every time.
And that is why he was so confident in killing this thing. However, since he was back in the real world, where people are more fragile than in the isekai-based world, he was only concerned about getting a regular human mixed up in the battle.
The goblin swung its mace in a wide arc, attempting to crush Hikaru. With a flick of his wrist, Hikaru dodged the sound of the mace slicing through the air.
The Goblin's attack left it open—just for a moment.
With a swift motion, Hikaru closed the distance between them, his katana flashing through the darkness, a final strike [Pierce Lvl. 5] that pierced the Goblin's heart.
The creature crumpled, its massive form hitting the ground with a heavy thud, lifeless. Hikaru stood above it, panting slightly from the exertion, his mind already moving to the next step.
The mission was far from over.
As he looked at the surroundings, he used [Cat's Agility] to increase jumping and agility-based limits of his body and then shot from there like a bullet.
While his body jumped on the surrounding, as he leapt on the top of the house, he saw someone coming toward the alley that he just left and sighed.
'These missions are getting harder and harder. But since this is a new world, I guess I had to grind from a low level again.' In response to the Swordmaster job levelling up prompt, he was given +2 agility, +2 strength, and +1 vitality. He then levelled up to level 3 once more, receiving a total new boost of +4 to agility and strength and +2 to vitality.
Hikaru Kurozawa
Class: Swordmaster (Lvl. 3)
Secondary Class: Sorcerer (Lvl. 1)
Attributes:
Strength: 12
Agility: 14 (Including +2 from [Cat's Agility])
Vitality: 10
Spirit: 8
Intelligence: 9
Dexterity: 11
Charisma: 6
Swordmaster (Lvl. 3):
[Mana Slash] (Lvl. 5): A quick, powerful strike that channels magic into his katana, adding damage and cutting through armoured enemies with ease.
[Swordmaster's Reflex]: Enhanced reflexes and speed, allowing Hikaru to parry and counter attacks much faster than the average fighter.
[Pierce] (Lvl. 5): A devastating piercing strike designed to bypass armour and shields, targeting vital points.
[Combat Stamina]: Boosts stamina, allowing Hikaru to fight for extended periods without tiring.
Sorcerer (Lvl. 1):
[Fireball] (Lvl. 1): A basic ranged attack that launches a ball of fire at enemies, causing moderate damage.
[Mana Manipulation]: Enhances Hikaru's ability to control his mana, making spells more efficient and reducing mana drain.
[Mana Shield]: Creates a temporary shield made of concentrated magic energy, absorbing damage before it reaches the body.
Skills:
[Cat's Agility]: Increases jumping and agility-based limits, enhancing Hikaru's speed and flexibility, allowing him to evade attacks and move swiftly.
Current Status:
Health: 90%
Mana: 40%
Stamina: 75%
Level Progression:
Swordmaster (Lvl. 3) - XP: 950/1200 (Next Level)
Sorcerer (Lvl. 1) - XP: 100/1000 (Next Level)
Equipment:
Katana of the Swordmaster: A legendary katana that enhances speed and attack damage.
Iron Armour (Light): Lightweight armour that offers basic protection without hindering movement.
Mana Stone: A crystal that gradually replenishes mana over time.
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