Chapter 2 - First Battle
Current event*
"Argh! What kind of monsters are they?!"
"Why am I so stupid to make a stupid mistake?!"
Elson was in a distressful situation, due to the wound left by an elite goblin - same species of goblin but stonger than a normal one.
After killing normal goblins from the 1st floor of HELL MODE , he gained 2 levels, making himself a level 3 player.
However, due to his mistake while observing elite goblins of floor 1 behind a rock, the elite goblins noticed it and start attacking him from above. The enemy are 3 elite goblins, one who uses a bow, one uses magic, and the other one's weapon was an axe...
Flashbacks*
As soon as Elson step through Door 3, a chilling message appears before him.
Ding!*
"Welcome to the 'HELL' Trial. This tower consists of seven floors, each teeming with monsters three times stronger than those in the previous trials. Survive if you can."
*Gives 30 exp each kill - Normal Goblins
*Gives 100 exp each kill - Elite Goblins
After seeing a window from the system, an armed goblins suddenly appeared.
Currently*
Elson barely had time to react as the axe-wielding goblin lunged at him, its weapon gleaming in the dim dungeon light. His body moved on instinct—he ducked, feeling the wind of the powerful swing pass over his head.
"Damn it! I can't take all three of them at once!"
The archer goblin had already nocked another arrow, and the mage's hands glowed with dark energy, preparing a spell. Elson had no choice. He activated his [Stealth] skill.
"Stealth" - whispered the skill's name due to panicking, desperate to stay alive. Then a loud voice began to appear, it's the 'Window System.'
Ding!
[Stealth Activated]
His body flickered before vanishing completely from sight. The goblins froze in confusion, snarling and growling as they searched for their lost target.
"Now's my chance!" Elson circled around them, carefully maneuvering to their blind spots. His breathing was shallow as he positioned himself behind the mage goblin. Without hesitation, he gripped his sword tightly and swung.
Ding! [Critical Strike!]
The blade sliced clean through the goblin mage's back, severing its spine.
+100 EXP Gained
Level Up! [Level 4]
His body felt lighter, his wound slowly healing again due to the level-up bonus. But before he could take a breath, a sharp pain shot through his side.
THWACK!#
The archer's arrow struck him just above his hip. Stealth had worn off.
"Damn… that hurt!"
He yanked the arrow out, his HP dropping dangerously low. The axe-wielding goblin roared and charged again.
"Think, Elson! Use your skills!"
With gritted teeth, he quickly activated [Sword Slash], meeting the goblin's attack head-on. Their weapons clashed, sparks flying as steel met steel. But with his increased stats, he was faster. Twisting his body, he slashed across the goblin's torso.
[Sword Slash - Double Hit!]
The goblin staggered backward, clutching its deep wound. It wasn't dead yet, but it was weakened.
"One more hit…!"
Before Elson could finish it, another arrow whizzed past his face, grazing his cheek.
"That damn archer!" - Elson
He needed to end this fight quickly. His MP was low, and his stamina was draining fast. That's when he remembered—his [Skill Make] ability.
"I need something… something that can end this NOW!"
Elson quickly pulled up his skill panel, opening the skill, then shown display of available points.
[Skill Make - Available Points: 10,000Smp]
He scrolled through the options, searching for an attack skill that could wipe out the remaining enemies in one move. Then, he found it.
[Shadow Pierce (A)]
● 3, 500 Skill Make Points
● Creates multiple shadow blades that target enemies.
● MP Cost: 50
● Cooldown: 10 seconds
"Perfect."
Ding!*
[Skill Purchase Complete!]
Ding!*
[Skill Make Points Left: 6, 500Smp]
Elson's body pulsed with power as new knowledge flooded his mind. He raised his hand, and dark energy swirled around him as he shouted the name of skill.
"Shadow Pierce!"
From the ground, multiple dark blades erupted, shooting toward the goblins. The archer barely had time to scream before a shadow blade impaled its chest. The axe goblin, already weakened, collapsed as two blades pierced through its body.
Ding!* Ding!* Ding!*
Ding!* Ding!* Ding!*
+100 EXP Gained
+100 EXP Gained
Level Up! [Level 5]
[Received Stat Points for Leveling-up by 4: 20]
Ding!*
[Congratulations on leveling-up by 4 levels!]
[Receive Reward: 2,000 Skill Make Points]
[Received Reward]
Ding!*
[Calculate Overall Skill Make Points]
[Initiating — — —]
[Done Calculating. Skill Make Points: 8, 500 Smp]
The battlefield fell silent. Elson stood there, panting, blood dripping from his wounds.
"I… I actually won."
He checked his HP—it was low, but he was still standing.
A new system message appeared.
[Teleporting to the Hidden Room]
"Wait... What?!" - Elson.
Before he could even rest, a bright light surrounded him.
"Damn it, already?!"
The next challenge awaited.