Chapter 9: Towards Level 10
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The next morning, Dabi woke up with the sun streaming through his window, filling his room with warmth and light. His thoughts drifted to Eli and Mira, who were already bustling around the kitchen, excitedly preparing breakfast. Dabi felt a surge of motivation—today was the day he would reach Level 9.
After a hearty meal, Dabi gathered his gear, feeling the familiar weight of his sword and the protective leather armor against his skin. He stepped into the forest, eager to find more monsters to defeat. The rustling leaves and distant animal calls filled the air, and Dabi felt invigorated.
He targeted the area where he had previously encountered the Greater Goblin. Dabi remembered how effective his Enhanced Quick Analysis skill had been and knew he could handle more formidable foes now.
As he wandered through the trees, he spotted a pack of Lesser Wolves. They were smaller than some of the monsters he had faced but were known for their agility and pack tactics. This was a perfect opportunity for him to practice his skills.
Dabi focused, activating his Enhanced Quick Analysis as he assessed the wolves. The system flashed details in his mind, highlighting their speed but also their coordinated attacks when they worked together.
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System Notification: Monster Detected: Lesser Wolves
Weakness: Poor individual combat but highly coordinated in packs.
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With the knowledge from the system, Dabi devised a plan. He took a deep breath and leaped into action, targeting the closest wolf. He darted forward, his sword slicing through the air as he struck. The wolf yelped, startled, and the others quickly turned their attention to him.
The pack charged, but Dabi was ready. He dodged to the side, allowing the wolves to pass him. With their momentum, he took advantage and struck again, felling another one. The remaining wolves hesitated, confused by his sudden aggression.
Using his intelligence to his advantage, Dabi baited the wolves one by one, luring them into his strikes. With quick, decisive movements, he managed to take down the entire pack.
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System Notification: Mission Complete: Eliminate 5 Lesser Wolves
Reward: 400 Gold Coins
Bonus Reward: Experience Gained
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As the last wolf fell, Dabi felt a rush of exhilaration. He was close to achieving his goal. He collected the gold coins from the defeated wolves and made his way deeper into the forest, knowing he was nearing Level 9.
After a few more encounters with low-tier monsters, Dabi finally felt the familiar tingling sensation that signified a level-up. With a final strike, he defeated another creature and waited for the system notification to appear.
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System Notification: Level Up! You are now Level 9!
You have gained 3 stat points.
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With a grin, Dabi opened his stat screen to allocate his new points:
Level: 9
Strength: 14
Dexterity: 13
Endurance: 12
Intelligence: 46
Memory: 45
Mana: 10
Unused Points: 3
He decided to allocate the 3 points as follows:
Strength: 1 (Total: 15)
Dexterity: 1 (Total: 14)
Endurance: 1 (Total: 13)
Dabi felt a rush of power as his stats improved. He was becoming more formidable with every level he gained, and he couldn't wait to see what challenges lay ahead.
As he made his way back home, feeling accomplished, the system chimed again, pulling him from his thoughts.
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System Notification: New Mission Available!
Objective: Clear a low-level Dimension Gate.
Reward: A new skill and an item that will assist in hatching your egg.
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Dabi's heart raced with excitement at the prospect of a new adventure. Clearing a Dimension Gate would be a significant challenge, but the potential rewards were too enticing to ignore. He could feel the thrill of adventure coursing through him as he returned home.
Once inside, he shared the news with Eli and Mira, who cheered at his progress. "You're on your way to becoming a true hero, Dabi!" Mira exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with admiration.
Dabi smiled, feeling a swell of pride. "Let's prepare for the next challenge. I'm ready for whatever comes next!"
With that, Dabi began planning for the mission ahead
, eager to step into the unknown and discover what lay beyond the Dimension Gate.
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