Chapter 19

Chapter 19

Jack and I walked for about an hour until we made it to the base of the mountain at the back of the dungeon. I battled against 2 more Orcs. It was a similar battle both times gaining 1 level for each victory. After the last battle I drank an MP potion.

[Status Open]

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Name: Jay Soju

Level: 80

Hp: 405/405

Mp: 405/405

Strength: 197 [+50]

Speed: 229

Agility: 240

Defense: 178

Mental Strength: 197 [+39]

Skills:

Absorption

Swordsmanship

Combat Magic [Fire Summoning]

Items Equipped:

Stainless Steel Long Sword [+50 Strength]

Golden Wolf Ring [+20% Mental Strength]

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"Alright the boss room portal is just up this way, come on!"

There was a narrow rocky trail that lead up the side of the mountain. It led up to an overlook where we could see the entire dungeon.

After admiring the view we turned one more corner and there is was.

The grey spinning portal. I looked at it curiously... it wasn't as light as they usually are, but wasn't as dark as the portal of the mutant boss I had previously faced.

"Hey Jack.. this portal is a little dark isn't it?"

He took a closer look and smiled.

"Looks like it's our lucky day, a mutant is in there. It's not tooooo strong, the portal isn't very dark yet. The black portals are what you have to look out for. My guess is this one will have a 20% increase in power or so. So roughly level 120 if I had to guess. What do ya say? Ready?"

I unsheathed my sword and stared at the grey spinning portal.

"Let's make a deal. I show you my skill and defeat this boss... in return I get it's loot drop."

Jack raised his eyebrow and smirked.

"Oh yeah? Fine, deal. That means I won't step in to help you."

"Perfect, just what I wanted."

It's been a while since I've fought a powerful opponent. I've been craving a good fight ever since I defeated the Wolf Boss for the first time. Now, I had a lot more battle experience and tricks up my sleeve.

We both jumped through the portal.

It was a similar setting to all the boss rooms I'd previously fought in. I saw a wide open cave about 200m long, 100m wide, and 20m tall.

3 large Orcs carrying long swords came charging out from the back of the cave. Jack turned to me.

"I got these guys, you just focus on the boss. Let me see what you can do."

I nodded. Within seconds Jack charged towards the monsters and overpowered each one of them with a single blow. It was impressive. He moved the corpses with ease and backed up to give me room to face the boss when it came.

Then the Erie silence kicked in. The boss was watching.

"GRRRRUUUUUUUAAAAAAAAAA!"

A huge greenish blue Orc came stomping out from the back of the cave. It was almost 6m tall. All the muscles in its arms and legs were striated and rippling with every movement it made. It had on large boots, a vest, and wrist wraps.

To my surprise, this Orc was wielding an axe. From the handle to blade it was easily 2.5m, much longer than my body. It's blade was different than a normal axe, it was elongated making its weapon almost sickle like.

It was a truly terrifying sight. All I could do was stare at the creature in awe and excitement. Finally, I get another real battle. I always get grow significantly stronger when I face a foe superior to myself.

The beast eyed me down, then made its move. The Orc charged forward and readied its axe for a frontal attack.

It was surprisingly fast, maybe equal to my speed... and it's strength definitely tops mine. My only advantages are my agility and fire magic. It's time I put them to use.

The beast came forward, I matched its speed with a charge of my own raising my blade in front of me.

As our steel was about to meet I activated my fire magic. My whole body erupted in flames covering my sword with fire as well.

Level: 92

Hp: 465/465

Mp: 105/465

Strength: 225 [+50]

Speed: 263

Agility: 276

Defense: 203

Mental Strength: 225 [+45]

Skills:

Absorption

Swordsmanship

Combat Magic [Fire Summoning]

Items Equipped:

Stainless Steel Long Sword [+50 Strength]

Golden Wolf Ring [+20% Mental Strength]

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"Bring it onnnnnn. Let's go!!"

I swung my sword in the air with a fiery victory yell admiring my work. That was an exhilarating battle. I outsmarted it, plus had a magic skill that it was clearly weak against. I just beat a level 120 monster like it was nothing!!!

"Clap* Clap* Clap*"

Jack walked over to me slowly clapping.

"Damn that monster never stood a chance.. you did use a lot of potions, but still... that sword and fire magic combo is gnarly. Good battle, I'm impressed an E Class can handle a mutant like this."

The monster disappeared slowly.

"CLANGGGG"

The Orc's Axe dropped to the ground along with a mana crystal.

I ran over to it with my eyes wide. I sheathed my sword and picked up the axe. It shrunk a bit to fit my stature.

"Haha I get the axeeee, I get the axeee."

I teased and grinned as I swung it around in the air.

Jack laughed as he saw me awkwardly handling the massive axe.

"Yepp, a deals a deal. The axe is yours."

The white light appeared and we were back at the dungeon exit. We jumped out and started walking through the park back to the Guild's building.

"Hey Jay, would you like to join the Pace Guild? I'm sure we could work out a pretty good deal."

I looked at him with a blank face while slinging the giant axe over my shoulder.

"I'm not really looking to commit to a guild right now. Just testing out the waters."

Jack looked at me with a curious but concerned look.

"Maybe you could sit down in my office for a bit, I can show you what we have to offer at least. Plus they're about to serve lunch, it's good trust me."

He grinned.

"Sure, lunch sounds good. I'm starving."

We walked into the guild's front doors a few minutes later and were greeted by the tall blond woman.

"How was the hunt? I can see the new kid didn't die."

Jack laughed.

"He actually took down a mutant boss by himself."

The woman's eyes went wide as we kept walking past her.

A door opened as we were making our way to the back rooms. It looked like one of their training rooms. 4 people came out... then I saw a familiar face.

A short blond haired girl with blue eyes was chatting and laughing with 3 older looking girls. She looked up and met eyes with me.

"Jayyyyy??? What are you doing here???"

I stopped and stared for a moment.

"Maria?? I could ask the same for you... W-What a surprise!"