The First Dungeon Battle

Aurora stood at the edge of a massive dungeon entrance, hidden in the shadows of a nearby building. The towering obsidian gate loomed before her, swirling with an eerie blue mist.

Around her, groups of awakened humans gathered, hesitating to enter. Some were excited, eager to test their new abilities. Others were nervous, unsure if they were ready for real combat.

Aurora smirked. They're right to be cautious.

Dungeons were an unknown factor, and while they promised rewards, they also held danger. But she had something no one else did—the power of a Herrscher.

With a thought, she activated her system.

[Quest: Dungeon Challenger]

Enter a dungeon and defeat at least one enemy. Reward: 1x Basic Gacha Ticket.

"Let's get this over with."

She took a step forward and vanished into the mist.

The Dungeon's Depths

The moment Aurora stepped inside, a chilling silence surrounded her. The dungeon was vast, resembling an ancient ruin. Cracked stone pillars stretched toward a ceiling shrouded in darkness. The only light came from glowing blue crystals embedded in the walls.

Then, she heard it—a low growl.

A group of Goblins emerged from the shadows, their green skin glistening under the dim light. Each carried crude weapons—rusty daggers, chipped swords, even wooden clubs.

Aurora's eyes gleamed. Perfect test subjects.

The goblins snarled, charging at her without hesitation.

She didn't move.

They never even got close.

With a flick of her wrist, Void Lances materialized above her. They shot forward at blinding speed, piercing through the goblins effortlessly. A moment later, their bodies collapsed into glowing particles, fading into nothing.

A system notification popped up.

[Enemy defeated! Template Integration +2% (15% Total)]

[Quest Complete! Reward: 1x Basic Gacha Ticket]

Aurora chuckled. That was way too easy.

A Greater Threat

She ventured deeper into the dungeon, dispatching goblins with little effort. Each kill boosted her Template Integration, slowly increasing her connection to Kiana's power.

Then, she sensed something different.

The air grew heavier. The blue crystals flickered as if warning her.

From the darkness, a new enemy emerged.

A Hobgoblin, towering over its smaller kin, wielding a massive iron axe. Its red eyes locked onto Aurora, radiating a stronger presence than the goblins before it.

She grinned. Finally, something worth fighting.

The hobgoblin roared, lifting its axe high before bringing it down with monstrous force. The ground cracked beneath the impact. But Aurora was already gone—teleporting behind the creature in an instant.

She summoned a Void Lance, but this time, she didn't throw it.

Instead, she enhanced it, pouring more energy into the spear. The weapon glowed ominously, humming with overwhelming power.

"Disappear."

She hurled it straight through the hobgoblin's chest.

A massive explosion of violet energy erupted, reducing the creature to nothing. The shockwave shook the entire chamber, sending dust and debris flying.

A final system notification appeared.

[Elite Enemy Defeated! Template Integration +5% (20% Total)]

[Bonus Reward: 100 System Points]

Aurora smirked, dusting off her gloves. That should be enough training for today.

Turning toward the dungeon's exit, she felt a newfound confidence. This was just the beginning, but she was already far stronger than most.

And soon, when the first wave arrived, she would be ready.