Chapter 117

Chapter 117

I grip my shiny black dagger in my left palm while igniting the flames of my sword in my right.

With a grin ear to ear, I jump through the dark swirling mass of energy in front of me. A mutant boss, this is just what I’ve been waiting for.

My body materializes on the other side, spawning me into the boss room.

The air is thick. Much thicker than the air outside or any of the previous boss rooms I’ve been in. I let out a few muffled coughs as the steam and smoke around me fills my lungs with hot fumes.

Using a constant gust of wind magic, I manage to keep the large particles of dust and ash from my mouth so I can concentrate on my surroundings.

The dense mana in the air is close to unbearable. It almost feels like it’s about to materialize from the sky and fall to the floor...

Activating enemy detection, I sense the usual two waves of monsters approaching and take care of business. With a few swift air steps and the occasional use of teleportation for better positioning the High Ogres, and their mutant counterparts burn to piles of ash.

They’re definitely a little stronger, but nowhere near what I expected. It’s kind of a letdown...

“Have I already outgrown this labyrinth? Is it-“

My mumbling gets cut off by heavy footsteps approaching.

*THUDDD*

*THUDDD*

*THUDDD*

I see the familiar sight of large steam clouds instantly turning blood red as a beast emerges.

It has similar proportions to the previous boss, but the wave of even denser mana that fills the air as it approaches is rather off-putting. The beast’s skin is much darker red, and its eyes glow with a fiery rage.

The huge Mutant High Ogre King lets out a roar as it readies both of its silver and gold blades staring me down with an intensity hard to match.The roots of this story extend from novell bìn origin.

I use inspect and appraisal while gritting my teeth. A grin creeps through my clenched jaw.

[Lv. 387]

Active Items:

[High Ogre King’s Sword] +55% Strength

[High Ogre King’s Sword] +55% Strength

[High Ogre King’s Armor Set] +750 Defense +350 Speed +350 Agility

[High Ogre King’s Ring] +60% Mental Strength

[High Ogre King’s Pendant] +60% Mental Strength

Active Skills:

Dual Wielding [Special Grade]

Combat Magic [Advanced Fire Summoning]

Buffs:

[High Ogre King’s Resistance] +70% Magic Resistance

[King’s Body Raised in Fire] +70% Extra Fire Resistance

[Blood of a Mutant] +25% All Stats

[Mutant King’s Fit of Rage] Hidden Ability

I scan its stats and take into account the subtle changes.

Some of its armor and weapons have increased in strength by a few percent, its fire summoning skill has upgraded to advanced, and there’s a brand new buff that adds 25% to all of its base stats...

I gulp but know I’m stacked with overpowered gear as well. If anything, our base stats are close to even. I have the advantage because of my abundant list of skills.

I lunge forward and the battle begins. I glow with dark golden crimson flames, and the boss burns dark red swinging its swords with cool calculated precision.

We clash blades as I air-step and teleport around the battlefield. My All-Seeing Eye picks up on its fine movements, and I stay one step ahead at all times.

Hit after hit, the mutant’s flames grow hotter as I cut away at its thick flesh with wind slashes and occasional hits from my sword.

The monster stays calm and does not make this battle easy on me. I only land one out of every six or so hits. Even with my perception boost, it’s quick on its feet and skilled with those shining blades.

I take a page out of its book, and stay cool and collected myself. The sound of clanging metal rings out in the boss room as both of our fire burns bright and the mutant defends its throne.

About 5 minutes pass and I’ve landed a number of hits on the beast. It’s not slowing down, and for some reason, doesn’t seem worried in the slightest. For now, I take advantage of every perk I can get and carry on filing down its defenses.

Clash after clash, blood drips from the beast and sparks fly in the air as our battle continues. Finally, I can sense its movements slowing down as my successful attacks grow in numbers.

Gashes pile on up its arms, legs, and gaps in its armor. The beast begins to breathe heavily, and I do not slow down. I drip with sweat counting to slash away at my opponent.

With a final barrage of attacks, I let out a yell, and the beast falls to its knees with a loud grunt.

*CLANGGGG*

“It... dropped its swords?”

I pause for a moment mid-stride in a state of confusion. The boss breathes heavily and stares me in the eyes as I cautiously inch closer to it with my weapons in hand.

I’ve gotten much stronger since I challenged it last time. With my new skill upgrades, I can just teleport out in an instant if things are going downhill. There’s always more time to train if I need to.

“Am I... really ready for the labyrinth’s final boss?”

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Name: Jay Soju

Level: 340

Hp: 1140/1705

Mp: 1705/1705

Strength: 829 [+771]

Speed: 983 [+590][+295]

Agility: 1014 [+456]

Defense: 735 [+294][+257]

Mental Strength: 829 [+498][+332][+373][+456]

Skills:

Absorption [Special Grade]

Swordsmanship

Combat Magic [Advanced Fire Summoning]

Inspect [Special Grade]

Enemy Detection

Body Hardening [Special Grade]

Self Regeneration [Special Grade]

Spacial Magic [Item Storage]

Plunderer

Telekinesis

Appraisal [Special Grade]

Conceal

Berserker

Dungeon Walker [Special Grade]

Intimidation

Dagger Mastery

Stealth

Bloodlust

Equivalent Exchange

Combat Magic [Wind Summoning]

All-Seeing Eye

Extreme Strength

Dual Wielding [Special Grade]

Items Equipped:

High Ogre King’s Ring [+60% Mental Strength]

Cyclops Eye Pendant [+40% Defense]

Dark Elf Boots [+60% Speed]

Ring of Protection [+35% Defense]

Griffin’s Talon [+40% Mental Strength]

Enchanted Silver Ring [+30% Speed]

Serpent King’s Scale [+45% Agility] [+45% Magic Resistance]

Desert Troll’s Charm [+45% Mental Strength]

The Flame Emperor’s Sword [Fire Aspect][+93% Strength][+55% Mental Strength]

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