Dorian would say that - for a level 90 - Behemoth's were not too bad. They were big and pretty slow, but they were really strong and also very durable.However, they were still 20 levels above him, so when Dorian went to join Veylan in his Behemoth escapades. Veylan quickly realised that Dorian would have a hard time even hurting them with his pitiful dagger. And as Dorian looked down on it, he would have to agree.
[Basic Dagger]"Here, I've got something better." Veylan said, he materialised a sword out of nowhere and chucked it at Dorian.For a mortal, this was dangerous. But even low-levels would not worry too much about a sword being lightly tossed towards you - reaction time increased drastically when you started levelling.Dorian caught the sword and used
[Cat's Eye].
[Arcane Shortsword]Dorian hefted the sword, he could feel how strong the material was, and yet it felt extremely light. It was balanced well, and it felt like the best thing Dorian had ever wielded. Dorian touched the edge, and the tip of his finger stung with pain. He immediately regretted doing it, due to his bloodline every cut would turn into a mass of pain. But he couldn't resist testing the sharpness of the sword.Dorian grit his teeth and soldiered through the pain, then looked to Veylan and very genuinely expressed his gratitude."Thank you, I will put it to good use."Veylan did not reply, only smiling and nodding."Come, let's defeat some Behemoths."And now, Dorian was battling the Behemoths. To give some context, Dorian's head was level with the knee of the Behemoths; they were huge.The tactic so far was to slice at the knees or ankles to get them down and then go straight for the neck, as the heart was sometimes hard to get to if they fell face first and the head was just tough to penetrate properly, also the Behemoths naturally covered their heads with their hands when they went down, so the neck was the most vulnerable place to attack to deliver a finishing blow.Dorian used
[Cat's Eye] on the Behemoth they had just engaged.
[Lv. 93 Charred Behemoth]It was 2 levels higher than the one before, and he was pretty sure this one was the highest level of the Behemoths."Go for the knees." Veylan stated.Veylan had decided not to help much after giving him the sword, after the first Behemoth, he had realised that Dorian was capable of taking them on by himself. But it did require some hard work.Dorian only nodded in response, and used
[Forbidden Rush] to close the distance between them, he twisted his upper body, and jumped so that he could deliver a proper blow to the knee. He used
[Slash] aggressively, and the shortsword sliced through the tendons at the back of the knee, travelling in and out of the knee, the tip hit the kneecap, and Dorian felt the impact soar up his arms, but he continued pushing still, and the kneecap was pried off and it ripped through the tough skin of the Behemoth and flew to the floor. The shortsword was free now, and Dorian fell back down the floor. The Behemoth roared in pain, and collapsed, grasping at it's knee, tears and snot streaming down its face.Dorian noticed the yellow, deformed teeth of the thing. They looked like little stumps, some were small, some were large, some were skinny, some were wide. Most weren't even rectangular. A disgusting amalgation of dentin, the bare minimum so that the Behemoth could eat solid objects.Replicating Veylan, Dorian crouched down and launched himself straight at the eye of the Behemoth. He did not burst through the head like a needle, however, and instead hung from the eye loosely, his sword embedded deep into the eye. His right hand gripped the nasal bone of the giant, and stared at the eye.The eye was a beautiful kaleidoscope of greens and browns. From a distance, it was much simpler, only when you were this close could you see the depth in the colour. And now it faded, the eye dimming into the dull greys and whites of subliminal life.As the giant slumped down, Dorian pulled out his shortsword and leaped off. He turned to Veylan, the Behemoth crashing down behind him.
[Level up! Lv. 74][Level up! Lv. 75]
[Evolution available!]"I'm at Level 75." Dorian told Veylan.Veylan nodded. "Let's get the rest, and get you evolved."****About an hour later, the Behemoth's were dead, and there were only a few stragglers left. They had left them purposefully, they didn't want to trigger the next phase of the dungeon before he evolved.Dorian looked around, he was surrounded by his party members."Good luck!" Caroline screeched.Dorian winced at the sound, "Thanks." He sat down and closed his eyes.
You have (5) options for you evolution:Option 1: Bandit (Uncommon) - Fight with speed, cunning, and ruthlessness, using every trick in the book. Not a noble warrior, they fight to win, not to impress - traps, feints, and cheap shots are their bread and butter.Option 2: Blade Dancer (Uncommon) - A Blade Dancer does not fight—they perform. Their combat style is a flowing blend of graceful footwork, rapid slashes, and acrobatics, making them nearly impossible to pin down. With each successful strike, they build momentum, moving faster and striking harder as they weave through the battlefield like a deadly whirlwind.
Option 3: Windblade (Rare) - A master of swift strikes, moving like a gust of wind through battle. Their blade is an extension of the air itself, slicing through enemies before they even react. With the power of wind magic, they can create razor-sharp gales and redirect attacks by altering airflow. Acquire an affinity with wind through this class.
Option 4: Astral Bladeseeker (Epic) - You do not fight in the same realm as your enemies. You phase in and out of existence, striking from angles that shouldn't be possible. Some believe they move so fast that they exist in multiple places at once.
Option 5: Stratus Bladesword (Epic) - The Stratus Bladesworn are warriors of light. Legends say they can channel light into strong beams of power. With their mastery of high-speed aerial combat, they strike with impossible angles, moving like a ray of light through the battlefield.
Needless to say, Dorian was going to have a big upgrade.
