Chapter 3: Outside

[ Name: Grishnar ]

[ Race: Common Goblin ]

[ Age: 1 ]

[ Status: Normal ]

[ Rank: F- ]

[ Lv: 1/45 ]

[ Exp: 0/20 ]

[ Hp: 35/35 ]

[ Mp: 15/15 ]

[ Stam: 40/40 ]

[ Str: 15 + 8 ]

[ Mag: 8 ]

[ Def: 3 ]

[ Agi: 12 ]

[ Skills: Goblin Language LvMAX, Hp Recovery Lv1 ]

[ Spells: None ]

[ Titles: Proud Warrior, Loyal Subordinate, Named Monster ]

[ Stat Points: 0 ]

[ Skill Points: 0 ]

[ Spell Points: 0 ]

Looking at Grishnar's stats I became more comfortable with leaving the dungeon in his hands, although he is still only a fraction of my stats it's better than nothing. I then gave my farewells and walked towards the large gate that lead to the outside world. Pushing them open to reveal not a beautiful landscape, but a dark dreary cave. Stalagmites and stalactites scattered throughout the cave, a little stream carved through the left side of the cave traversing deeper into the dark abyss. Small centipede and spiders crawled along the walls, little lizards scurried into the crevices of the rocks, tiny minnows and salamanders swam through the puddles and streams of the cave. The audio of the cave was relaxing, water droplets dripped from the stalactites on the roof of the cave, falling onto the glossy flooring. The sounds of crickets chirping and the flow of the stream were relaxing, I felt that I could stand there for millennium just listening to the noises. Continuing through the cave with the small, round slime next to me, we finally made it to a point where light began to shine in. Making it to the large cave opening, I was in shock! Outside of the dark cave lie a massive, lush rainforest with floating islands covering the sky, vines connecting them together, massive waterfalls stretching hundreds of feet fell from the mountains and islands. I was able to spot large flocks of colorful birds above the canopy, with larger creatures preying on them, I tried to appraise them from here but they were just too out of reach. However, I was able to make out a few of there appearances, some were large majestic birds with terrifying talons that could probably tear me to shreds, they had large, beautiful wings and a sense of pride and bravery. Majority looked like that, but there were a few larger beasts, one type looked to be half bird and half lion, another had a scaly body with two bat-like wings that stretched over double it's own body.

Focusing back to my level, there were many beautiful plants in my surroundings, flowers, mosses, trees, and fungi. They lay scattered across the land, one in particular stood out too me. A small mushroom with a rainbow-like coloration stood before me, it sat in a pile of hairy moss atop a large tree stump. I used Identify on it to see if I could get any more information.

[ Species: Confueshroom ]

[ Bio: The confueshroom is a species of fungi native to the Central Continent. It is a small mushroom that grows in the deep parts of forests or caves. It can be cultivated, if given appropriate conditions. The mushroom is a rare species, and is one that causes confusion and nausea to the target, can be grind into a powder or brewed into a potion. ]

Looking at the mushroom again, I begin to feel slightly dizzy, shaking my head I decide to pick the fungi. It seems I got 3 shroom patches from that bunch, I put the glowing mushrooms back into a leather pouch at throw it to Mizu who jumps in the air and catches it in her goop. She seems to also work as a mini storage compartment, when she ate the items they seem to go to an entire different space. This is probably due to her Absorb Skill.

We've been walking for not long now, only few hundred meters away from the dungeon. We haven't seen much, a few rabbits and squirrels, flocks of birds, and a few boars and wolfs, but nothing spectacular. As I thought this, Mizu stopped bouncing alongside me and froze in her hops, beginning to tremble almost as if she was growling. Glancing in the direction she seems to be looking at, I saw the treeline and from behind it came a flood of small animals, birds, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, and more scurried around us. It was a mini stampede, quickly snatching Mizu from the ground to not get swept in the swarm, as the numbers began to die down I looked back to the greenery to see what started such discord. From the bushes came 3 wolves, each with grey fur and gold-yellow eyes, they snarled and Mizu and me. Mizu began to squirm in my arms as if to want to charge at the wolves. Before taking any chances, I decide to check their statuses.

[ Name: None ]

[ Race: Wolf ]

[ Age: 4 ]

[ Status: Normal ]

[ Rank: F ]

[ Lv: 13/50 ]

[ Exp: 60/400 ]

[ Hp: 50/50 ]

[ Mp: 10/15 ]

[ Stam: 61/64 ]

[ Str: 20 ]

[ Mag: 8 ]

[ Def: 7 ]

[ Agi: 50 ]

[ Skills: Sprint Lv3, Stam Recovery Lv4, Bite Lv4, Charge Fang Lv2, Claw Lv3, Ally Call Lv1, Howl Lv2, Pack Boost Lv2, Poison Resistance Lv1, Fire Resistance Lv1, Thick Coat Lv2 ]

[ Spells: None ]

[ Titles: Member of the Pack, Loyal Subordinate, Hunter, Wolf of the forbidden Forest, Beast of the Night ]

[ Stat Points: 0 ]

[ Skill Points: 130 ]

[ Spell Points: 65 ]

[ Name: None ]

[ Race: Wolf ]

[ Age: 3 ]

[ Status: Normal ]

[ Rank: F ]

[ Lv: 7/50 ]

[ Exp: 45/150 ]

[ Hp: 51/51 ]

[ Mp: 13/13 ]

[ Stam: 54/60 ]

[ Str: 17 ]

[ Mag: 4 ]

[ Def: 5 ]

[ Agi: 45 ]

[ Skills: Sprint Lv2, Stam Recovery Lv2, Bite Lv2, Claw Lv2, Ally Call Lv1, Howl Lv1, Pack Boost Lv1, Poison Resistance Lv1, Thick Coat Lv1 ]

[ Spells: None ]

[ Titles: Member of the Pack, Loyal Subordinate, Wolf of the forbidden Forest, Wild Child, Quick Footed ]

[ Stat Points: 0 ]

[ Skill Points: 70 ]

[ Spell Points: 35 ]

[ Name: None ]

[ Race: Wolf ]

[ Age: 6 ]

[ Status: Normal ]

[ Rank: F ]

[ Lv: 18/50 ]

[ Exp: 520/600 ]

[ Hp: 58/58 ]

[ Mp: 18/18 ]

[ Stam: 57/58 ]

[ Str: 35 ]

[ Mag: 6 ]

[ Def: 15 ]

[ Agi: 60 ]

[ Skills: Sprint Lv3, Stam Recovery Lv4, Bite Lv4, Charge Fang Lv3, Claw Lv4, Ally Call Lv1, Howl Lv4, Pack Boost Lv4, Poison Resistance Lv2, Fire Resistance Lv3, Shock Resistance Lv2, Thick Coat Lv4 ]

[ Spells: None ]

[ Titles: Member of the Pack, Wolf of the forbidden Forest, 43rd Son of the Wolf King, Lone Wolf, Brute, Poor Tempered ]

[ Stat Points: 0 ]

[ Skill Points: 180 ]

[ Spell Points: 90 ]

After looking at the four wolfs stats, I put down Mizu to my right as I brush off some of the goo Mizu secreted. Looking back up to the bloodthirsty wolves as they begin to surround us, I disappear from my place and in an instant I was behind the Level 13 wolf, punching it strait in the face. The wolfs skin is torn off it's body sending blood and flesh stains in the grass around us, it's skull shattered sending bits and peaces flying in a 2 meter radius. The decapitated wolf slumped to the ground in a pool of blood.

[ You have slain a "Wolf Lv13" ]

[ +23 Exp acquired ]

Not even paying attention to the notification, I dashed before the wolf that was the smallest. However, before I could kill it, it pounced at me about to latch onto my arm. But before it could tear my flesh with it's teeth, I quickly move my arm out of the way and reposition it above the wolfs back. Cutting downwards, snapping the wolfs spine in half, making the wolf cough out a puddle of blood.

[ You have slain a "Wolf Lv7" ]

[ +17 Exp acquired ]

I tilt my head back to glare at the last remaining wolf, the animal tried to put on a tough act but it couldn't hide it's trembling legs. I was about to charge towards it but then a sky shattering howl broke the surroundings, causing Mizu to hide behind a nearby rock. The wolf used the Ally Call and Howl skills at the same time. The call ally skill sounded simple enough, a skill that notified all friendlies in an area that you are in danger. However Howl, seems to do a variety of things mainly temporarily increasing the basic stats of user by 10% and also has a lesser effect of temporarily increases the stats of allies in the area by 2%. The wolfs mane began to float ever so slightly levitate with a faint golden aura surrounding it. The wolfs eyes now shine a pure gold and it's fangs grow ever so slightly larger. The wolf charged towards me, it was faster then I expected causing a late reaction. The wolfs fangs pierced my shoulder and began to shred away at my flesh. Before it can do any more damage, I grab it by the tail and toss it. The wolf lands on it's feet, drifting back towards me, the bloody jawed wolf continued it's charge at me. It's mouth wide open, the monster used Charge Fang causing it's teeth to glow a tinge of red, the skill Charge Fang increases attacks using the mouth by 15%. But before the wolf could jump this time, I throw out two Demon Claws', the red lines flew towards the beast. The wolf dodged the first one but is diced by the second, the blow took out both of the wolf's front legs causing it to somersault across the ground. The wolf stopped by my feet, the now bipedal wolf attempted to stand up but only ended up falling over every time. I decided it was time to put it out of it's misery and ended it by stomping on it's head. Brain matter stained my shiny black shoes, looking back down at the wolf's corps, it's eyes were popped out of socket and were hanging from it's head, tongue hanging out of it's mouth, and was surrounded in a pool of blood.

[ You have slain a "Wolf Lv18" ]

[ +28 Exp acquired ]

Somehow, I felt nothing, taking lives just like that. In fact, it felt thrilling. Now seeing the difference in expression between when with Mizu and fighting those wolves, I guess when it comes to anything but my own kin I am almost emotionless. I contemplated for a few seconds before I heard more rustling within the forest. Growls soon start to emanate around me, a barley noticeable grin began to encroach upon my face. My eyes began to change from a purple color to a slightly more red color. I checked my stats to see if I could take on whatever might come from that forest.

[ Name: None ]

[ Race: Lesser Demon ]

[ Age: 1 ]

[ Status: Normal ]

[ Rank: D ]

[ Lv: 1/125 ]

[ Exp: 68/450 ]

[ Hp: 347/350 ]

[ Mp: 750/750 ]

[ Stam: 296/300 ]

[ Str: 75 ]

[ Mag: 250 ]

[ Def: 50 ]

[ Agi: 120 ]

[ Skills: Common Language LvMAX, Demonic Language LvMAX, Ancient Demonic Language Lv6, Fire Magic Lv1, Dark Magic Lv1, Chaos Magic Lv1, Demon Eye of Petrification Lv1, Demon Eye of Judgment Lv1, Demon Eye of Far-Sight Lv1, Demon Eye of Mind-Control Lv1, Demon Eye of Truth Lv1, Demon Eye of Foresight Lv1, Demon Eye of Fear Lv1, Demon Eye of Rage Lv1, Demon Claw Lv1, Flight Lv1, Identify Lv1, Regeneration Lv1, Demon Form Lv1 ]

[ Spells: Fire Creation Lv1, Shadow Manipulation Lv1, Curse of Madness Lv1, Curse of Blindness Lv1, Curse of Harm Lv1 ]

[ Titles: Dungeon Master, Final Boss, Child of the Dungeon, Guardian of the Dungeon, True Demon, One Favored by the Demon Gods ]

[ Stat Points: 0 ]

[ Skill Points: 0 ]

[ Spell Points: 0 ]

I should be good to go. Soon after my status check, I was able to notice at least a dozen pairs of eyes. Each glowing a faint golden light, howls and growl began to disperse throughout the area, and not before long wolf after wolf began to jump from the woods charging strait towards me.

[ Wolf Lv10 ]

[ Wolf Lv14 ]

[ Wolf Lv8 ]

[ Wolf Lv6 ]

[ Wolf Lv5 ]

[ Wolf Lv13 ]

[ Wolf Lv15 ]

[ Wolf Lv16 ]

[ Wolf Lv18 ]

[ Wolf Lv9 ]

[ Wolf Lv10 ]

[ Wolf Lv11 ]

[ Wolf Lv18 ]

[ Wolf Lv12 ]

[ Wolf Lv13 ]

[ Wolf Lv15 ]

By the end of the battle, I sat victorious atop a mountain of wolf corpses, each battered and bruised, some even missing limbs or even a head. And standing atop the corpses, was none other than me, I was exhausted. The pile consisted of nineteen wolves including the previous three. After I recovered just about 1/4 of my stamina, I stood up and pulled out a handkerchief from my side and began to clean the blood from my face and cloths. I let out a small sigh and cracked my fingers before opening my status panel again.

[ Name: None ]

[ Race: Lesser Demon ]

[ Age: 1 ]

[ Status: Normal ]

[ Rank: D ]

[ Lv: 1/125 ]

[ Exp: 421/450 ]

[ Hp: 347/350 ]

[ Ma: 750/750 ]

[ Stam: 296/300 ]

[ Str: 75 ]

[ Mag: 250 ]

[ Def: 50 ]

[ Agi: 120 ]

[ Skills: Common Language LvMAX, Demonic Language LvMAX, Ancient Demonic Language Lv6, Fire Magic Lv1, Dark Magic Lv1, Chaos Magic Lv1, Demon Eye of Petrification Lv1, Demon Eye of Judgment Lv1, Demon Eye of Far-Sight Lv1, Demon Eye of Mind-Control Lv1, Demon Eye of Truth Lv1, Demon Eye of Foresight Lv1, Demon Eye of Fear Lv1, Demon Eye of Rage Lv1, Demon Claw Lv1, Flight Lv1, Identify Lv1, Regeneration Lv1, Demon Form Lv1 ]

[ Spells: Fire Creation Lv1, Shadow Manipulation Lv1, Curse of Madness Lv1, Curse of Blindness Lv1, Curse of Harm Lv1 ]

[ Titles: Dungeon Master, Final Boss, Child of the Dungeon, Guardian of the Dungeon, True Demon, One Favored by the Demon Gods ]

[ Stat Points: 0 ]

[ Skill Points: 0 ]

[ Spell Points: 0 ]

Seeing how close my Exp was to 450, I felt the primal instinct of the hunt hunt flowing through my every vein. My bloodlust began to leak from my presence, scaring all the wildlife in the area, but I was soon woken up from my maddened state by the nuzzles of Mizu on my leg. Calming down, I smiled and bent down to pet her, we then started are trek back to the dungeon.