Dungeon in a Dungeon
The instant dungeon gate is blocking the entrance of the 5th floor. 'Does it mean that the dungeon is restricted on this floor?'
I examine the walls of the newly created dungeon, the light green walls of the 5th floor are now covered in vines. 'It looks like a jungle now'.
I start walking slowly holding my sword upfront while giving extra care to corridors and dim corners. 'Something might pop out suddenly'. And I was right, I can sense something waiting in the corridor on my left. I readily lower my sword and quickly pass the corridor without looking.
"Growl".
As I thought, a big wolf jumps at my back aiming to bite my neck. But before he could do that, I swiftly rotate my body while swinging my sword upwards diagonally...
Swish!
A clean slash cuts through the wolf's muscles. A diagonal wound can be seen from just above the left leg to the right side of the neck. The wolf drops on the ground...
Whimper....whimper!
The wolf starts to roll on the ground while screaming from pain. I waste no time and stab its neck.
[You have defeated a "Wolf".]
'Wolf? Not a Steel-Fang Lycan? I don't like this.'
"Roar"
I turn around to face two more wolves, their name is written clearly in white above their heads.
[Wolf]
They instantly reach me and jump to my neck, I quickly bend my knees lowering my waist while bracing the sword upwards. 'Let the blade welcome them instead of my neck'.
Slash ... splash!
'Well, that wasn't a smart move.'
The sword slashes the belly of one of the wolves, and I'm sitting just below the wolf while looking up ... looking at the wound spilling blood ... on me ... and my eyes!
'Oh, shit.'
I quickly start wiping my eyes with my sleeve, while hearing; a squeal-like sound (wolf's death throe), to different thuds (2 wolves landing on the ground), A ring~ (system message, probably Saying 'You have defeated a Wolf').
Once I open my eyes, I see the last wolf's jaws less than 30cm away from my face.
I try to evade but it's too late. The wolf's jaws are biting on my left shoulder,
"Aaaah!"
I fall screaming while stabbing the wolf with the sword in my right hand.
Ring~
[You have defeated a "Wolf".]
[You have leveled up.]
And just like that, the pain from the canines ingrained in my shoulder disappears.
I look and see that the jaw itself loosened and not biting me anymore. Level ups are awesome.
'Still, that was reckless.'
"I should be more careful next time.' Now let's see the drop items...
[Wolf Fang
Rarity: None
Type: Junk
A Wolf's large and sharp fang.
You may keep this item in your inventory.
You may sell this item in the shop.]
I collect the other two and "Sell all Wolf Fangs"
'20 gold each ... okay'
I start clearing the instant dungeon moving from room to room killing wolves.
"Wolves" are pretty simple, they always jump and attack the neck. Which makes them unable to avoid attacks in the air. With my high agility stat, they are easy to kill.
"Gray Wolves" are larger, more nimble, and tend to attack my limbs first then the neck. Nothing my stats can't handle though.
Then after clearing the 5th floor and gaining a few more levels, I stop in front of the 6th floor's entrance.
'It's not blocked... Is this instant dungeon formed of three floors like the one Jinwoo cleared, or does it go deeper?'
Then I enter the 6th floor.
That's where I find "Black Bears" and "Brown Bears". They are big and their destructive attacks are threatening. And they don't die easily, it looks like they have a huge HP amount but they are slow, and killing them isn't that hard. 'They give good experience too'.
After clearing the 6th floor, I go back to the 5th. The monsters have already respawned there. I do the same "Power Leveling" as Jinwoo, and repeat the cycle until I feel that my leveling up has stopped.
Then I head to the 7th floor. I shudder as feel the strong aura of the Boss brushing my skin. 'Since the mob monsters here are different, the boss may be different too.
'I hate this.'
I stop at the entrance to have one last look at my stats...
[*Name: Rick Stark
*Level: 17
*Class: None *Title: None
*HP: 4371/4420 *MP: 442 *Fatigue: 2
*Stats:
Strength: 41 Endurance: 26 Agility: 32 Intelligence: 26 Sense: 26]
After grinding for a day and a half in the 5th and 6th floors, I reach level 17 and those are my stats right now.
'I hope this is enough.'
At that moment...
Kuong! Kuong!
Huge footsteps are approaching from the room in front of me. As if the Dungeon Boss has felt my presence and is coming to get me.
'Footsteps? ... It's not Rasaka ... Dammit.' All the strategies I made to fight the giant snake are in the wind right now.
I become alert as I feel the shaking of the ground getting stronger, then I see a Gorilla that is over 4m tall.
[Ruler of the Forest, Beast Lord Koffac].
Its name floated in orange letters clearly above its head.
I carefully examine its black muscular body, 'It looks exactly like King Kong, only smaller.' It has fur and thick skin, not hard scales.
'I think my Old Steel Sword can pierce it ... it should be easier the...
"Kuooooh!"
The Gorilla suddenly appears in front of me!
'What?'
Whoosh ... whoosh
Every time the Gorilla swings its big fist, the wind pressure is generated and tears at the ground and the walls.
I avoid the punches, but cuts are starting to appear at my body anyway.
[HP: 4189/4420]
I sustain damage just from the wind pressure. 'What is this absurd strength? I don't want to imagine what would happen if one of those hits me.
Then it becomes angry that I'm avoiding its attacks and it starts striking quicker and sharper. I focus and barely manage to avoid direct blows while being constantly damaged by the wind.
'This is the true dignity of a Dungeon Boss!'
I can't get a chance for a counterattack. 'If only I have a dagger and not a sword!'
The bigger and heavier the weapon, the bigger and stronger motion it requires to use.
'Fortunately, I have replacement'.
While the sword is still in my right hand, I summon a "Brown Bear Claw" to my left hand. They are long and sharp claws that "Brown Bears" dropped. It could deal good damage if used as a weapon, so I stored 2 in my inventory in case my sword breaks.
I wait for an opportunity, then I avoid the next blow by ducking while simultaneously stabbing the Claw deep into the Gorilla's knee.
"Kuooooh!"
The Gorilla stops attacking and staggers. I don't waste this chance, I rotate my entire body swinging the sword as hard as I can...
Slash!
The sword leaves a deep cut on the side of the Boss's abdomen.
"Kuooooh!"
The Gorilla screams in shock and takes a step back. Then it glares at me with red eyes filled with anger.
'Clearly, not deep enough'
"Kuwooh!"
The Gorilla boss raises both arms then slams the ground.
"Ugh!"
The ground shatters under my feet and I feel a magnet-like force pulling me towards the Gorilla...
Bam!
The Gorilla struck my chest with an insanely strong punch, I fly a long distance then hit a wall.
'Damn...!'
[HP: 728/4420]
'One hit can do that? I'm dead if got hit again.'
I get up while thinking of a strategy then I see the Gorilla Boss walking towards me...
'Limping?'
Looks like the Brown Bear Claw is still impeded in its knee.
'This can be my opportunity!'
Motivated, I grab my sword again and swiftly close the distance.
Whoosh ... swoosh
'Looks like the Gorilla is back to its continuous punching strategy'.
I wait for the right moment, evade its attack by taking a step back. Trying to do the follow-up punch, the Gorilla puts weight on its injured knee and the pain makes it pause for a moment. I take my chance and stab the whole length of my sword through the wound on the Gorilla's side.
"Kuooooh!"
The Gorilla is raising its arms again...
"No, you won't."
I push the sword with all my strength, the sword made a 'quarter circle' movement inside the Gorilla's body.
I'm grabbing the handle of the sword that is now protruding from the Gorilla's back.
"Kuooooh!"
'It's not dead? ... Shit'
I pull the sword and run away from its "Area of Effect" as fast as possible.
Thud!
Ring~
[You have defeated the Ruler of the Forest, Beast Lord Koffac.]
[You have obtained the title "Beast Lord".]
[You have leveled up.]
[You have leveled up.]
"Wow… That was scary... Beast lord?"
[Beast Lord
All stats increased by 40% against beast type monsters.
Gives the Player the ability to tame beast type monsters weaker than the Player.
A title passed down by killing the previous Beast Lord.]
'Nice.'
I extend my hand towards the two dim light sources coming from the Boss's body.
Ring~
[You have found "Beast Lord Sword"
Would you like to acquire it?]
[You have found "Koffac's Cloak"
Would you like to acquire it?]
"Acquire all"
[Beast Lord Sword
Rarity: C
Type: Sword
Attack Power +35
Attack speed +10%
A sword made for the first human to beat the Beast Lord.
You may not trade this item with others.
You may keep this item in your inventory.
You may sell this item in the shop.]
[Koffac's Cloak
Rarity: A
Type: Armor
Physical Damage Reduction +10%
Cold resistance: 80%
A cloak made from the leather and fur of "Koffac".
It completely isolates the coldness outside and keeps you warm.
Rare drop from Koffac.
You may keep this item in your inventory.
You may sell this item in the shop.]
'Wow, they are both good items'. The cloak looks cool.
[Would you like to equip this item?]
"Equip."
[Would you like to show your equipped items or keep them hidden?
*This option cannot be used on separate items]
It's either all items shown or all items hidden.
"Hide."
The cloak disappears and I don't feel its weight or touch anymore. As far as I understood from Solo Leveling, the cloak has been removed and the system has replaced its effect by a cloak made of pure mana.
I would look stupid wearing this –cool ass- black fur coat in such nice weather.
[As the boss was defeated, the Dungeon will return to its normal interior.]
My surroundings begin to blur, and I feel slightly dizzy. Then I'm back at the Dungeon of Orario.
Ring~
[You have entered the 7th floor of the dungeon.]
***
[*Name: Rick Stark
*Level: 19
*Class: None *Title: Beast Lord
*HP: 5,230 *MP: 523 *Fatigue: 0
*Stats:
Strength: 43 Endurance: 28 Agility: 34 Intelligence: 28 Sense: 28
(Available stat points: 0)
*Damage Reduction: 10%
*Skills:
- Passive Skills: Unknown (Level: MAX)
- Active Skills: None
*Equipment: - Koffac's Cloak 'A' (10%)
*Gold: 10,940]