Kit's jaw dropped in shock as he looked at the colossal boss in front of them. It was five times bigger than any Grim Chartont they had faced before. While they were able to defeat one of these creatures individually, this one would pose a much greater challenge. Kit couldn't help but wonder how they were going to take it down.
Snickers stood next to him and chuckled, "Guess it’s time to let one of my lovelies out to play.” A blue mist began to form around her hands, quickly expanding until it was three times her size. Then, a giant paw emerged from the mist.
As the mist cleared, a large animal resembling a massive wolf sat on its hind legs with a silly expression on its face and its tongue hanging out. Kit recognized this creature from Snickers' previous rampage in his restaurant, where she had killed multiple players using it.
“Moo Moo.” Snickers cooed, trying to catch the attention of the large wolf. “Do you want to play?” The wolf perked up and turned towards Snickers. “You might need some backup for this one.” At Snickers' words, the wolf let out a howl, summoning nine more wolves from the mist behind it.
These wolves were slightly smaller than Moo Moo, with Kit surmising that Moo Moo was the leader of the pack. “That's better,” Snickers grinned, pleased with their reinforcements. Kit could hear the rest of their group preparing for the upcoming fight.
Kit had to take a stamina potion as the lack of sleep began to take its toll. The group was desperate for some rest and would finally be able to get it once they defeated the boss monster and reached the rest stop. Kit stood behind Cadbury, waiting for him to make a move. Mars fidgeted beside him, clearly anxious.
Breaking the tense silence, Cadbury spoke up. "Ready when you are, Grandpa." Suddenly, the ground shook and an earth barrier rose around the Titan Lord. A loud roar echoed through the air. "Despicable humans! How dare you enter my lair!" The Titan Lord lifted its massive foot and stomped, destroying the forming barrier.
Then, it conjured a ball of energy in its palm and flicked its wrist, sending wind spears hurling towards the group.
Kit quickly dodged out of the way as the Titan Lord launched an attack in his direction. "Damn, its attacks have a wide range," Cadbury muttered under his breath. He turned to Twix, who was standing behind him. "Can you interrupt its casting?" Twix nodded, and Cadbury breathed a sigh of relief. One less thing to worry about.
With determination, Cadbury charged at the massive Titan Lord while Cupcake frantically cast spells on him from behind. Kit could feel his nerves building; this fight was going to be tougher than the ones before it.
Suddenly, Cadbury yelled for the group to take action. Mars, Leonard, Kit, and the wolves all rushed towards the enormous boss monster. The sound of howls and grunts filled the cavern as they worked together to whittle down its health. But when it was down to only 20% health, everything took a turn for the worse.
A deafening roar erupted from the Titan Lord's mouth in a fit of rage.
Ding!
You are effected by the Titan Lord Grim Chartont’s anger, 20% reduction in all stats.
Kit suddenly felt a weight settle over his body, slowing down his movements. It was clear the Titan Lord wasn't finished with them yet. The massive Chartont began to wreak havoc, flinging Kit and Mars through the air with its powerful fists. When Kit landed, he could barely stand and was left with only a sliver of health remaining.
Cupcake quickly healed him, but when Kit turned to look at the rest of their group, he was shocked. None of the melee fighters or beasts were standing in front of the monster, and it was charging straight towards Cupcake.
Cadbury yelled in panic, “Don't let it get near Cupcake or we're done for!” Ten beasts and four humans ran towards the raging monster.
“I'll handle this!” Mars declared, springing to his feet. He took off like a rocket with his sword glowing ominously at his side. As Kit and the others rushed to help, Mars leaped onto the back of the Titan Lord and struck it with his sword.
A blinding light erupted from the impact, accompanied by a deafening boom that echoed through the cavern. Mars was knocked off his feet by the force of it. The Titan Lord stumbled, and Cadbury took advantage of the chaos to step in front of one of them and stop its movements once again.
Meanwhile, Mars quickly regained his footing and rushed towards the beast once more. Kit finally reached the side of the monster and began frantically swinging his sword. "Humans! Your time is up!" bellowed the Titan Lord Grim Chartont.
A wave of dread washed over Kit as he heard these words. "Kit, get behind the others now!" yelled Mars, trying to protect him.
Kit glanced back at the charging Mars and knew he had to retreat immediately. Staying would only lead to trouble. "Twix, now!" Mars yelled as he ran, grabbing his old sword and now wielding two weapons. With a leap, Mars raised his swords high and was struck by a bolt of lightning. His maniacal laughter echoed through the cavern as he approached the Titan Lord.
"Die!" Mars landed on the Titan's back and stabbed his two swords into its neck. A deafening roar filled the air and the creature thrashed before falling to the ground. Kit thought it was all over, but then the Titan started to get back up. Could they even defeat this monstrous being?
Just as despair began to take hold, Leonard stepped in with his massive axe and brought it down with a loud thud, knocking the Titan back to the floor. Ten wolves pounced on the incapacitated foe, and just as Kit reached the support team, a notification rang out.
Ding!
[Congratulation’s you have killed the Titan Lord Grim Chartont]
Kit's experience skyrocketed as he witnessed the Titan Lord's death, gaining an entire level. He was now a powerful 102-level swordsman!
Exhausted from the battle, Kit collapsed to the ground and could barely move a muscle. But even in his weary state, he felt the ground rumble as the chest emerged from the depths of the cavern.
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Turning his head wearily to gaze at the chest, he caught sight of something else in the room. Unlike the previous two barren caverns, this one had a cluster of strange flowers scattered about. Kit hadn't noticed them before, too focused on surviving the battle.
Kit used all his strength to lift himself up, despite the pain in his arms. He stumbled towards the flowers, ignoring the ache in his chest. Before he could even think about taking a moment to rest, he heard Mars calling out to him.
“Kit, we can come back for the flowers later. We need to see what’s inside that chest!” The others chimed in with their agreement, and Kit couldn’t help but laugh at their excitement. Of course they were more interested in the treasure than the beauty of the flowers.
With newfound determination, Kit turned around and quickly opened the chest. What he found inside took his breath away - it was filled to the brim with precious gems! He wasted no time in filling his pouch with as many as he could carry, then shared the good news with his companions.
[Bronze Chartont Key]
Unlocks the rest area.
[Hidden blueprint: Small Transportation hub]
[Bow of night grim wood]
5% chance to gain a critical hit.
Special Skill: dark arrows.
[Robe of grim night]
Increase mana capacity by 5%
Increase to fire spell damage 5%
Increase to lightning damage 5%
[Ring of small space]
100 slots of storage space, does not drop items upon death.
[Book of silent steps]
Once learned will be able to move silently.
[Book of earth rocks]
Once learned will have the ability to summon earth golems.
[Magic illuminating crystal] x 500
[Blood red ruby, flawless]
[Infinite diamond, superior]
[Falling stars shard]
[Dragon jade, flawless]
[Blood soul crystal] x 1,000
Kit's heart raced as he gazed at the piles of treasure, but what excited him most was finding the key to the rest area. He could finally get some much-needed rest, no matter what time it was right now.
After the loot was divided among them, Grandpa handed Kit the bronze key and he made his way towards the door that had materialized after defeating the boss. The ornate doors towered above Kit, their intricate designs catching his tired eyes.
As Kit inserted the key into the lock and pushed open the doors, he saw a scene depicted on them - a fierce battle between humans and gigantic creatures. Despite his fascination with the details, exhaustion took over and Kit quickly entered the room beyond.
Inside, a peaceful garden with a serene waterfall greeted him. But Kit didn't have time to explore; he needed sleep. He set up his tent and crawled inside, instantly falling into a deep slumber as soon as his head hit the pillow. He would have plenty of time to explore later when he woke up.
As Kit woke up, he noticed that he wasn’t alone in his tent. His two companions, Mars and Peaches, were still sleeping soundly. Grinning to himself, Kit decided to let them sleep and ventured out of the tent to explore their current location.
The neatly trimmed lawn had been turned into a makeshift campsite with four other tents set up alongside theirs. It appeared that everyone else was still asleep. While waiting for them to wake up, Kit strolled around and spotted an intriguing garden bed filled with unusual flowers nearby. He couldn't resist the urge to pick one and examine it closely for possible new ingredients.
[Warning! You will be teleported out of the dungeon if the garden bed is disturbed.]
Kit quickly retracted his hand, cursing under his breath. He imagined the flowers around him would have made for amazing cooking ingredients. With a heavy sigh, he shifted his attention to the only other feature in sight: a waterfall. As he made his way towards it, Kit grabbed a glass bottle from his bag. He wanted to test if the pool of water at the base of the waterfall was similar to the garden beds.
The rock wall towered over him, at least twenty meters high, with water cascading down at a steady pace. Kit peered into the pool below, noticing its shallow depth and clear water that allowed him to see all the way to the bottom. He spotted little golden fish swimming around, darting back and forth.
Carefully, Kit reached out with his bottle and dipped it into the water. No notification appeared, so he filled the bottle and brought it closer to inspect its contents. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary in the liquid, so Kit took a swig and immediately felt refreshed.
Ding!
[You are under the effects of Ice Spring Blooming Lillie of Life.]
Stamina will remain filled for two hours. Ice Spring Blooming Lillie of life has a cooldown time of 24hours, cannot be taken out to the Black winged fire bird dungeon.
Kit took a deep breath, feeling the incredible effects of the water. It was like defying heaven itself! He knew he would have two hours of uninterrupted energy. It was a shame that he couldn't take any of the water with him out of the dungeon, but he was certain he could make something extraordinary with it.
His eyes scanned the pool, searching for the Lillie mentioned in the notification. Finally, he spotted a cluster of delicate light blue flowers floating on the surface. These must be the Blooming Lilies of Life responsible for the water's miraculous properties.
Even if he couldn't take the water, Kit wondered if he could at least harvest some of the flowers. His heart raced at the thought and he eagerly waded into the pool towards the nearest flower. To his amazement, no notification sounded to stop him. With a joyous leap, Kit began swimming towards his prize.
But as his hand reached for the roots of the flower beneath the surface, a notification rang out, halting his actions.
[Warning! You will be teleported out of the dungeon if the Blooming Lillies of Life are disturbed.]
Kit slowly retreated from the flower and returned to the shore. It didn't surprise him that the flower was unreachable, but he still couldn't help feeling disappointed. He stripped off his wet clothes and changed into dry ones before hanging them on a rock to dry.
As he turned to go back to camp, he spotted a set of stairs carved into the rocks leading up to the top of the waterfall.
Intrigue getting the better of him, Kit climbed the stairs and reached the summit where he found a circular area with ancient runes etched into the flat surface of a large rock. As he approached the circle, the runes began to glow. A suspicion formed in Kit's mind that this could be how they advanced to the next level in the dungeon, so he backed away and descended back down the stairs.
With nothing else to do in the garden, Kit decided to collect some water by filling multiple glass bottles. Once finished, he started to cook a meal for himself and his companions using his camping kitchen. While plating up their meals, everyone emerged from the tent.
"Kit, this smells amazing!" Leonard exclaimed with a smile as he came over to grab a plate. Kit couldn't help but notice an odd tension between them despite Leonard's friendly demeanor. As they ate, Leonard offered advice on combat techniques and even offered to give Kit some proper instruction.
Throughout the meal, Leonard and Kit were the only ones engaged in conversation. The rest of the group was fixated on them, as if they had grown two heads. Kit couldn't help but smirk internally; he and Leonard had a notoriously tense relationship, so their sudden friendliness was bound to shock everyone.
As soon as the meal ended, Snickers grabbed Kit and pulled him aside to a secluded spot where no one could overhear them. "What's going on with you and Leonard? Why is he being nice to you all of a sudden?"
"Snickers, I don't have time to explain right now. I'm on a deadline to get to the treasure room. We can talk about it later, I promise." Kit knew that bringing up this issue now would only irritate Snickers, and he didn't want any tension between them at the moment.
Snickers narrowed her eyes at him, clearly considering pushing for an answer then and there. But after a sigh, Kit knew she had decided to wait. "Fine, but when we're done here, I expect some explanations!" Kit simply nodded in agreement.
As they returned to the group, they saw that everything had been neatly packed up and there was no trace left in the area. "Now that we're all set, let's move on to the next level," announced Mars with a smile.