Baruka's

The Barukas goblin stands tall, nearly the height of a human, with a lean, broad-shouldered, muscular build that sets it apart. Its green skin is smooth, almost human-like, and its sharp features are softened by deep, thoughtful eyes that gleam. Its white hair is long, and it clutches a well-crafted dagger with steady hands. It carries itself with an air of confidence, looking more like a warrior than a goblin.

Ares quickly dashes like a leopard toward Baruka. Immediately, Baruka stretches his body and charges at Ares. Their daggers clash once again as they lock eyes, their agility and strength evenly matched. However, Ares is gradually overwhelmed by Baruka, who has far more experience.

Magnus's eyes can't keep up with their speed. They move as fast as Excelerate from Ben 10, leaving only the sound of their rapid movements. As they fight, Baruka laughs mockingly at Ares.

"Hmm, you're fast for a human, but..." Baruka says before increasing his speed, surpassing Ares's speed in an instant. Ares struggles to keep up as Baruka dashes side to side, forcing Ares to defend himself with his dagger.

Suddenly, one of Baruka's attacks, like a phantom skill, catches Ares off guard for just a second, and he feels a sharp strike on his back.

Slash! Slash!

Ares gritted his teeth, his body tensing as a sharp pain shot through his back. Baruka's attack had been swift and merciless, faster than he had anticipated. Warm blood trickled down his spine, soaking into his clothes, He staggered forward, his vision blurring for a moment.

Another attack hits his leg, then another. Baruka's relentless blows land on every part of Ares's body, and blood pours out from his wounds.

"Damn it... This monster is strong. If I don't do something, I'm done," Ares muttered, gripping his dagger and claw tightly.

"Is that all you can do, human?" Baruka taunts as he continues his assault, driving Ares back with each strike.

Meanwhile, Sylphir watches on the screen, analyzing the battle and searching for a way to help Ares. Ares's HP decreases rapidly, as shown on the screen:

HP: 50... 49... 45... 40...

As the fight continues, Baruka underestimates Ares, leaving himself open. Ares notices the opportunity and smirks. "You fool," he mutters before using Frostbear Claw against Baruka. The attack catches Baruka off guard, freezing his body for a moment. Ares seizes this momentum and counterattacks relentlessly, slashing at Baruka just as Baruka did to him.

Ares attacks furiously, unwilling to waste this opportunity. Baruka begins to lose stamina. When Baruka attempts another attack, Ares easily dodges it, sending Baruka's dagger flying far away. Before Baruka can speak, Ares swiftly slashes his throat.

"How... could you—"

Green fluid spills from Baruka's throat as his body collapses to the ground.

Kirk... Kir... K...

Ares sighs in relief after the intense battle, but Sylphir remains uneasy. Something still feels wrong. She knows that a monster bestowed with power from an elemental god shouldn't be defeated so easily.

Moments later, a dark aura emerges from Baruka's body. Ares feels the overwhelming presence and tension.

"Damn, what the hell is this again??" Ares exclaimed, dumbfounded.

Magnus reacts as well. "What? It isn't over yet?"

The dark aura engulfs Baruka, his body floating in the air as it absorbs energy. A surge of power bursts out in all directions, and Baruka's body grows larger, his strength increasing even further.

But Ares knows that it is over for him. A screen appears, revealing the details about Baruka.

[Baruka received the power of the elemental god. All of his attributes will increase by 20%.]

Ares's eyes widen as he reads the message, but he remains determined. Even with this power boost, he knows that he can still turn the tide. Sylphir, watching from the screen, doesn't expect what Ares is about to do.

Without hesitation, Ares quickly buys a flare bomb designed to blind anyone who sees it for a few seconds. He throws it toward Baruka, creating a blinding flash and leaving Baruka vulnerable. Seizing the opportunity, Ares dashes toward him, ready to launch his next attack.

Before Baruka could react and use his new power, Ares appeared before him, tearing him apart using the Frostbear Claw. The effect froze his body for a second, and Ares slashed through him like soft meat. Baruka's head fell, and his body was torn into pieces. Magnus couldn't see what happened to them because he was blinded for a second as well.

"What happened?" Magnus murmured, his eyes narrowing as he gazed at them.

Ares stands over Baruka's body, looking down at him. His heartbeat races, but he knows he has won the fight. Baruka lies on the ground, his severed head whispering something, but Ares cannot understand what he is saying.

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Sylphir immediately uses the system's translation feature to help Ares understand what Baruka is saying.

Immediately, Ares hears Baruka's voice, faint but clear:

"You... human... Who the hell are you to oppose the gods?"

"Why the hell do you have that power?"

I knew it... From the moment we met, I knew you had it... the power of the Shadow!"

With his final breath, Baruka muttered, "You're strong, human... but even if you defeat me, you cannot escape from them..."

Baruka's body begins to crumble, turning to ashes as he vanishes from the world.

Ares's eyes widened as the transparent screen appeared before him, displaying his well-earned rewards.

[Congratulations on wiping out the monsters on the first floor! You have been rewarded!]

[You have successfully defeated Level 35 Baruka!]

[You have obtained: Baruka's Dagger]

Baruka's Dagger:

Grade: Epic

Type: Dagger

Effect: Life Leech -> Absorbs 10% of the enemy's health with each successful hit.

 Shadow Strike: Increases damage by 50% when attacking from the shadows.

 Agility Boost: Increases agility by 20 points.

Description: A dagger once wielded by the feared Monster, Baruka. It radiates a dark aura and thirsts for the life force of its victims. Only those who embrace the shadows can unleash its true power.