Chapter 11: Assassin Tarantula
The Assassin Tarantula attacked by shooting countless pins in all directions while still invisible.
Granger didn't try to dodge. He simply stood still and let his barrier block all the pins with ease.
The Assassin Tarantula was extremely hard to trace because of its complete invisibility and silence, but for Granger, it was not a problem.
He couldn't be defeated by something that couldn't even hurt him, no matter how stealthy it was.
A screech echoed throughout the floor.
An army of smaller Assassin Tarantulas followed.
[Assassin Tarantula Spiderling: Boss Minion Level 10]
The spiderlings turned invisible and started raining poisonous pins in every direction.
They relied on their overwhelming numbers against Granger.
But defeating them was the least of his concerns.
"Would it be fine if I kill these annoying minions?"
[Yes. Monsters accompanying the floor boss will not give you experience points. If you're worried about losing potential EXP, there's no need to hold back.]
"That's good to know. I'll go all out now."
Granger raised his sword and took a battle stance.
"Thorn Burst."
Countless spiky roots burst from the cave floor in every direction.
Because of Granger's overwhelming Intelligence stat, what was supposed to be a weak to moderate attack turned into a devastating wave of destruction.
The spiky roots impaled everything.
It didn't matter if the enemies were invisible—there was nowhere to hide.
Every inch of the area around Granger was impaled.
Multiple spiderlings jumped at him, trying to fight back.
They were easily stopped by his barrier.
Granger slashed them into pieces effortlessly.
"This isn't even my best."
Granger activated Pulse Wave.
His barrier released a powerful shockwave, sending all the invisible spiderlings crashing into the stone walls. Their invisibility faded.
"They lose stealth when hurt. A common weakness."
Granger used Barrier Blink to teleport to the knocked-down spiderlings, slashing them one after another at lightning speed.
He was so fast that they couldn't keep up.
A loud screech echoed as the massive Assassin Tarantula finally revealed itself and lunged at Granger, sinking its fangs into his barrier.
A tiny crack appeared.
Granger activated Pulse Wave again.
The shockwave was so powerful that even the giant boss was knocked back, taking a few seconds to recover.
Granger took the chance and slashed the tarantula's face, striking its eight eyes multiple times.
The Assassin Tarantula screeched in pain and tried to escape by turning invisible.
Granger activated Thorn Burst, covering the area with spiky roots.
The Assassin Tarantula was impaled before it could even move.
Its invisibility faded, revealing its body pierced by multiple roots.
With confidence in his every step, Granger walked toward the trapped monster.
"You're one big spider. I know a place where they'd love to see a giant crawling nope."
Even without its sight, the Assassin Tarantula sensed Granger through vibrations.
It used its last strength to lunge its red fangs toward him.
The attack was easily blocked by the barrier.
Granger slashed at the Assassin Tarantula over and over, each strike stronger than the last.
The once fearsome monster was being completely destroyed.
When he finally stopped, all that remained was an unrecognizable pile of flesh and limbs.
He was about to continue, but the Assassin Tarantula's corpse began to glow, dissolving into mana essence.
[Congratulations, you have defeated the floor boss of the 20th floor.]
[As a reward for defeating the 20th floor boss for the first time, you have received 33 stat points.]
[You leveled up.]
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[You leveled up.]
[You have received 30 stat points.]
[Your stamina, HP, and MP have been replenished.]
[Congratulations, you have reached Level 20. You have received +10% barrier HP, a 1-meter radius increase to your barrier, and 2 Barrier Special Effects.]
A soft light burst from the ceiling, followed by five items gently falling in front of Granger.
[You have acquired items.]
[1 Enchanted Common Dagger.]
[1 Enchanted Common Cloak.]
[1 Enchanted Common Bracer.]
[1 Enchanted Common Gloves.]
[1 Enchanted Common Boots.]
Granger looked at the items lying on the ground.
[Name: Bloodfang Dagger
Type: Enchanted Common Dagger
Description:
Forged from the red fang of the Assassin Tarantula, this dagger retains traces of the venomous predator's deadly bite. A single cut is enough to weaken prey, and those who underestimate its effects rarely live to regret it.
Special Effect:
Venomous Fang (Passive): Inflicts poison that deals 2% of the target's HP per second, lasting for 30 seconds. Each wound inflicted by the dagger, no matter how small, increases the potency and duration of the poison, ensuring a slow, excruciating demise.]
[Name: Cloak of the Assassin
Type: Enchanted Common Cloak
Description:
This cloak is crafted from the outer skin of the Assassin Tarantula, a creature known for its silent movements and deadly precision. The cloak retains the creature's innate stealth abilities, allowing its wearer to blend with their surroundings.
Special Effect:
Shadow's Embrace (Active): Grants temporary invisibility and increases movement speed by 5% for 10 seconds. Mana cost 1.]
[Name: Shadowstrike Bracer
Type: Enchanted Common Bracer
Description:
Forged from the resilient hide of the Assassin Tarantula, this bracer combines durability with a subtle enchantment that channels the stealth and swiftness of its origin.
Special Effect:
Agile Surge (Passive): Increases attack speed by 10%.]
[Name: Swiftshadow Gloves
Type: Enchanted Common Gloves
Description:
Crafted from the durable leather of the Assassin Tarantula, these gloves are designed for those who attack with deadly precision and speed, enhancing the wearer's attack speed in combat.
Special Effect:
Arachnid Frenzy (Passive): Increases attack speed by 10%.]
[Name: Arachnostride Boots
Type: Enchanted Common Boots
Description:
Created using the thick leather part of the skin of the Assassin Tarantula, these boots offer remarkable swift movement, providing a boost to the wearer's speed.
Special Effect:
Quickstride (Passive): Increases movement speed by 10%.]
Granger picked up the equipment.
He put on the boots, gloves, and bracer.
He draped the cloak over himself, completely hiding his body.
He raised the Bloodfang Dagger, staring at its red-glowing blade.
Although his sadistic smile was concealed by his mask, his glowing red eyes remained visible.
"This will do."