Chapter 27 F-Class Gate : Nameless Grave

One day, in the early morning near the outskirts of the city, a patrolling team stumbled upon a new F-class gate that had not been cleared yet.

After assessing the situation, they quickly reported it to their superiors, and a hunter team was dispatched to clear the gate. The team successfully cleared the gate, and the gate disappeared immediately after.

The team did not come across any high-tier artifacts, elixirs, or skills, but instead, they discovered some advanced low-tier artifacts and remains of monsters.

Despite their lack of significant findings, the team did not suspect any foul play or miss anything crucial during their clearing of the gate. They deemed the mission successful and left the area.

However, there was one magical thing in the gate that has the power to make it boil - 'The Growth Elixir.'

At first glance, some might dismiss it as a low-class elixir that only aids in faster growth for individuals with low ranks. However, that is only partially true.

The version of the Growth Elixir that Rain took during his training was a low-quality one that only worked for individuals under the D rank. However, the advanced version of the Growth Elixir that is available now has a much broader scope. It works for all individuals under the C rank and has an extended duration of one week, compared to the previous elixir that only worked for three days.

The power of the Growth Elixir is not to be underestimated. With its ability to enhance one's skills and abilities, it has become a highly prized possession in the fantasy world. Warriors and adventurers would be willing to go to great lengths to obtain this elixir, and its scarcity has made it even more valuable.

Then you might think that the people who discovered the object might have fought over it or sold it, but this was not the case. In fact, the hunting team that stumbled upon it didn't even bother to take it.

They considered the object to have a foul smell and discarded it immediately without even touching it. However, their assumption that the object was not of great significance was incorrect as it turned out to be an item found in an undead monster-type gate, which would explain the putrid smell emanating from it.

In the given scenario, a reader posed a question to the author out of curiosity, asking about the contents of a bottle.

However, the author casually replied that the bottle contained an advanced version of the growth elixir. This response might have left the readers laughing at the stupidity of the hunter team.

In addition, this scenario gate was briefly mentioned in a newspaper article for only a few seconds, In the story scenes of the game. Despite its brief mention, this gate was actually one of the most well-hidden secrets.

At that time, Rain was amazed by the readers who were able to notice and pick up on even the smallest details, such as the brief mention of the gate in the newspaper.

At present, Rain was patiently waiting in the vicinity where the gate was supposed to open.

After taking a short nap at the inn, he left and traveled to the area in his space sprinter, arriving quickly.

He took up a position far from the gate, hidden from view, and used his Hawkeye to monitor the surroundings for any signs of movement.

After a while, he detected some activity and realized that the gate was about to open.

He knew that he had to act fast before any patrolling team discovered him and the gate. With a sense of urgency, he quickly made his way to the gate and entered.

After entering the gate, Rain started observing his surroundings.

The atmosphere inside the gate was eerie and unsettling. The air was thick with the stench of decay and rot, making it difficult to breathe. It was too dark to see the things near the distance.

However, Rain was prepared. He took out the face mask from his space ring. This mask can also be used as a gas mask and night vision.

There was a massive structure far away from where Rain was standing, towering high above the surrounding terrain. It was made of dark, rough stone that looked ancient and weathered as if it had been standing there for centuries. Rain knew it was his destination. The place where the boss monster resides.

The terrain inside the gate was desolate and barren, with no signs of life or vegetation. The ground was rocky and uneven, covered in jagged stones that made it difficult to navigate. There were no signs of any animals or creatures, except for the occasional carrion bird circling overhead.

Rain could see some undead monsters, their eyes glowing with an unnatural red light. They stood motionless as if waiting for something or someone to approach them.

Rain tried to recall the details about the gate from the game.

"'Author didn't explain much about this gate, but said that this gate has undead monsters and the boss monster is E class Dullahan.

Rain's heart started pounding in anticipation. He wanted to test out his new sword and the skills that he had been honing for a long time. He reached into his space ring and pulled out his new sword, which gleamed in the dim light.

As he unsheathed the sword, he felt a surge of excitement coursing through his veins.

Then Rain looked at his new sword, 'Nandaka'.

His sword was at the ready. He could feel the cold, damp air seeping into his bones as he gazed around at the dark and eerie surroundings.

As he walked forward, he heard the shuffling of feet behind him. Turning quickly, he saw a group of zombies lurching toward him. Without hesitation, he raised his sword and charged toward them, his movements fluid and precise.

The zombies lunged at him with outstretched arms, but Rain was too fast for them. With a quick flick of his wrist, he sliced through their flesh, sending their limbs flying in all directions. The stench of rotting flesh filled his nostrils, but he pushed on, determined to clear out the monsters in this dungeon.

As he continued to move through the dungeon, he encountered a group of skeletons that rose from the ground. Their bony fingers grasped for him, but Rain was quick to evade their attacks. He used his sword to strike their bones, shattering them into pieces.

'But I have to crush skeleton skulls to kill them. It's very creepy.' Rain remarked.

Next, he faced a swarm of rats that rushed at him from all directions. He swung his sword in wide arcs, cutting through the vermin with ease. The rats squealed in terror as they met their end at the tip of his blade.

As he moved deeper into the dungeon, he faced even more terrifying creatures - bats that screeched and swooped down at him from the ceiling however Rain killed bats by Thunder Eagle with ease, his aim has also become more accurate because now his mastery in Marksmanship was Elementary.,

Soon, ghouls emerged from the shadows, their gnarled teeth bared in hunger.

But Rain was undaunted. He fought with all his might, his sword moving in a blur as he sliced through his enemies. The undead monsters fell before him, one by one until the dungeon was almost empty.

Looking at these horrors made him feel like he was trapped in a horror game. Rain was grateful that he had a calm mind and was able to keep his cool. He knew that any lapse in judgment could result in his demise.

After dispatching most of the monsters in the vicinity, Rain began to advance towards the location of the Boss monster. Although he was feeling weary and drained from the battle, he knew he had to move quickly to clear the gate. As he approached the area where the Boss monster was said to be, he paused to take a closer look.

The monster was a dullahan, a low-ranked creature without a horse to ride. Nevertheless, it had the appearance of a headless undead knight, much like those found in RPG games. Its body was clad in rusted, battered armor, and it carried a worn and damaged sword.

The exposed neck area is typically depicted as raw and bloody, with blackened veins visible beneath the surface of the skin. His eyes were glowing white, adding to the creature's eerie and otherworldly appearance.

Rain started to make a strategy to kill the dullahan. The dullahan was known for its medium speed, high strength, and stamina, but had a low IQ. Rain deemed that Long-range attacks would be the most effective, but since Rain was not a mage and gunshots would not do much damage as dullahan was wearing the armor.

Rain decided to attack his opponent, the Dullahan. Without wasting any time, he threw a mana grenade toward the Dullahan, which exploded with a loud boom.

Taking advantage of the Dullahan's confusion, Rain swiftly approached him and struck with his sword. The blade glimmered in the light as it sliced through the air, landing a powerful blow on the Dullahan's body.

But the Dullahan was not one to be taken down easily. With renewed vigor, he retaliated with a series of swift and deadly attacks, forcing Rain to dodge and weave to avoid being hit.

Rain was barely able to dodge the Dullahan's attacks and was getting cold sweats as his heart pounded in his chest.

Rain's feet danced across the ground as he evaded each attack, his eyes never leaving the Dullahan. He kept his cool, waiting for the right moment to strike. And when it came, he lunged forward with his sword, the sharp blade cutting through the air and connecting with the Dullahan's body.

The Dullahan let out a blood-curdling scream as he stumbled back, but he was not defeated yet. He summoned a group of low-grade undead to attack Rain, hoping to catch him off guard.

But Rain was ready for anything. He quickly retreated and threw a mana bomb toward the Dullahan, causing a massive explosion that decimated the undead army.

As the smoke cleared, Rain and the Dullahan faced each other once again. The Dullahan charged forward, his eyes wild with fury. Rain braced himself, his sword at the ready.

The two clashed in a fierce battle, their swords ringing out with each strike. Rain's footwork was precise, his movements fluid as he dodged the Dullahan's attacks and struck back with deadly force.

The battle raged on for what felt like an eternity, neither opponent giving an inch. But finally, Rain landed the decisive blow, striking the Dullahan's body with all his strength and bringing him down for good.

The Dullahan let out one final scream before collapsing to the ground, defeated.

"Huff... Hah... Huff..." His chest was heaving high and low but he knew that he emerged victorious in the fight.

Rain was exhausted and had sustained injuries while battling against the undead monsters and dullahan. Despite his best efforts to dodge the attacks, he still took some hits.

However, he still persevered and managed to collect all the rewards before making a swift escape through a newly opened portal.

As he emerged from the portal, Rain quickly mounted his Space sprinter and rode away. After traveling some distance he stopped his vehicle, turned his head, and saw that the gate disappeared. He was relieved to see the gate disappear behind him, as it usually did after defeating the boss monster.

Nonetheless, he knew that there was a chance for the portal to malfunction, so he was grateful for the patrolling teams that monitored the area.

Finally, Rain arrived at the Inn where he had stayed the previous night. He took a relaxing bath and rested for a while. The comfort of the bed was so inviting that he quickly fell asleep.

After several hours had passed, Rain emerged from the Inn where he had been staying. He had managed to sell all of the items he had obtained from the portal, except for the growth elixir, which he decided to keep for later.

He decided that it was not the right time to use it, and he needed to focus on executing his plan. He had just completed his training, and with the elixirs, he had obtained from the black market, his Rank had risen to E+, which was an average level at the academy.

Rain had just finished his three days of outdoor training, and his birthday was approaching in two days.

He knew that he needed to set up the final phase of his plan to achieve his goals. With this thought in mind, he started driving his Space sprinter toward his home.

Rain couldn't help but feel excited as he anticipated the outcome of his plan. He chuckled inwardly, confident that everything was going according to his calculations.

He was looking forward to seeing the results of his hard work and planning.