Chapter 22: Levelling up under Accidental blunders?

Chapter 22: Levelling up under Accidental blunders?



KRAAAGHH!!!

Goblins approached me from all directions, their grotesque forms moving with eerie agility through the dimly lit chamber.

Their hideous noises filled the air, a cacophony of guttural growls and high-pitched screeches that sent shivers down my spine. But I wasn't about to let fear paralyze me.

With a swift motion, I drew my blade and faced them head-on.

Three goblins lunged at me simultaneously, their rusted weapons gleaming in the faint light. With a series of precise strikes, I cut them down before they could even reach me.

The clang of metal meeting metal echoed through the room as their bodies hit the cold stone floor.

Though the space around the boss area was wide, I sought refuge among the nearby pillars, using them to my advantage.

It offered me some form of assurance against sneak attacks, forcing the goblins to confront me upfront.

But I knew I couldn't afford to stay in one place for long.

Suddenly, a barrage of arrows rained down on me, forcing me to abandon any sense of complacency. With reflexes honed by countless battles, I dodged and weaved between the pillars, narrowly avoiding the deadly projectiles.

The sound of arrows against the hard stone pillars served as a grim reminder of the constant threat surrounding me.

As I moved, my blade became an extension of myself, striking out at any goblin foolish enough to draw near.

[Skill: Basic swordsmanship] [Proficiency (+15%)]

Eventually I felt my sword getting more lighter with each strike, my precision sharpening like a sharpshooter's eye.

One by one, they fell before me, their bodies no match for the sharp edge of my sword. Twenty, thirty-five, eighty-seven... yet still, the horde seemed endless. But I refused to falter. With each swing of my sword, I carved a path through their ranks, determination burning bright within me.

Despite their numbers, I took solace in the fact that these goblins were not armored like some of their more formidable counterparts.

Their flesh yielded easily to my blade, offering little resistance as I pressed forward.

Sweat beaded on my brow, and my muscles screamed with exertion, but I pushed onward, fueled by the adrenaline coursing through my veins.

The sewers outside had narrow passages that restricted my swordplay, forcing me to wield my blade in careful, calculated motions.

But here, in the spacious chamber, I had room to move and wield my weapon properly.

With a surge of adrenaline coursing through my veins, I charged forward, my sword held firmly in my grip.

A spear-wielding goblin stood before me, its eyes widening in terror as it caught sight of me.

I paid no heed to the goblins flanking me from both sides, my focus solely on the one directly in front.

With a swift movement, I dodged past its clumsy thrust, my sword poised to strike. My muscles tensed as I increased my speed, the rush of battle fueling my every move.

Each step sent a jolt of electricity through my veins, my heart pounding in my chest as I embraced the exhilaration of combat.

Despite it being my first battle, my first taste of true combat, and my first time taking a life, there was no hesitation in my actions.

As I closed in on the goblin, I could see the fear in its eyes, its shrill shrieks filling the air.

But I remained unfazed, my focus unwavering as I pressed the blade against its neck.

Blood gushed from the wound, but I paid it no mind, my attention already shifting to the goblin approaching from my right.

Clang...!!!

With a swift parry, I deflected its axe blow, the sound of metal meeting metal ringing out in the chamber.

Goblins may be small in stature, no larger than a toddler, but the force behind their attacks was nothing to be underestimated.

Each strike carried the weight of their entire body, fueled by a ferocity that belied their size. 'Tsk...'Finnd new chapters at novelhall.com

Clicking my tongue in annoyance, I used its momentum to my advantage, swiftly turning around and redirecting it towards the oncoming goblin to my left. Their eyes widened in confusion as they faced each other, a brief moment of hesitation clouding their minds. But before they could react, the sound of wind slicing through the air filled their ears, and a bluish-grey streak flashed before their eyes.

Their brains splattered on the ground, and there blood spraying down on me... although It was disgusting I ignored the foul smell.

[Level up!]

[18-21]

[Available stat points: 13+9]

[Strength: D] [10/50]

'Just 18 more'

With 22 stat points now at my disposal, I knew I was getting closer to leveling up my strength from D to C.

It was a crucial advancement that would greatly enhance my combat prowess, allowing me to dispatch these vile creatures with greater ease.

With a swift thrust, my blade found its mark, piercing through the goblin's flesh with deadly accuracy.

Blood spurted from its mouth in a grotesque fountain as its body convulsed in agony.

Its high-pitched wails filled the air, but I remained resolute, my teeth clenched in grim

determination.

As I withdrew my sword from the goblin's now lifeless form, I wasted no time in parrying the

attacks of the two remaining adversaries.

As the goblins leaped into the air, I instinctively shifted into a quick draw stance, drawing

inspiration from one of my favorite sword skills in the game.

It was a technique that only Seo and her clan can execute with unmatched precision, a feat

that seemed almost impossible to replicate.

But in the heat of the moment, with adrenaline coursing through my veins, I was determined

to try.

'I mean who wouldn't want to try a quick draw stance right?' Recalling Seo's descriptions of the skill, I focused on holding my breath, channeling my

energy into a single, swift motion.

With a fluid movement, my blade sliced through the air, leaving behind a trail of terrifying, gleaming blue light.

Yet, as my strike connected, something unexpected happened.

The world before me seemed to blur and distort, bathed in a strange whitish-blue glow as

sparks of electricity crackled in the air.

Blinding me for a few seconds.

It was a sensation reminiscent of the aftereffects of Seo's attacks, leaving me momentarily

stunned and bewildered.

Confusion clouded my thoughts as question marks practically popped into existence above

my head.

What had just happened?

Did I just accidentally replicate Seo's skill?

'For real?'

Before I could fully process the surreal turn of events, the motionless heads of the two

goblins I had struck rolled to the ground at my feet.

The remaining goblin archer wasted no time in fleeing, its eyes wide with fear as it stared

back at me in disbelief.

Then suddenly system messages popped up like crazy.

[Level up!]

[Level up!]

[Level up!]

[Level up!] [Level up!]

...

....

[Congratulations you have achieved 10 levels at once bonus points will be added!]

[level:21-32]

[Available stat points: 22+33+10] [Skill: Basic swordsmanship] [Proficiency (35%)] [Congratulations you have a learned a new skill!] [Skill: Piercing strike!] [Proficiency (1%)]

[Effects: Piercing attacks will now deal 30% more damage]

'WTF?'

Was this two uglies worth that much?