As they journeyed further into the depths of Kobold Valley Palace, Zealot and his loyal skeletal companion encountered sporadic attacks from kobolds. Despite these interruptions, they pressed on undeterred. Finally, they arrived at a grand Roman-styled bathhouse, its cavernous expanse imposing yet strangely serene amidst the chaos of battle.
"Whoa, this bathhouse is truly magnificent," Zealot remarked, fully absorbing the breathtaking view before him.
The air crackled with tension as they entered the colossal bathhouse, anticipation surging at the sight of the towering figure before them – the “Kobold Commander,” a formidable Mini-Boss standing at an imposing height of 15 feet. Zealot sized up his adversary, his mind already racing with strategies to defeat the colossal foe.
[Name: Kobold Commander]
[Level: 50]
It appeared that the Kobold Commander was in the midst of a bath when Zealot and his skeletal minion arrived. Nevertheless, the Kobold Commander was prepared, having already anticipated Zealot's arrival.
"You’re finally here, adventurer," the Kobold Commander spoke, its voice echoing in the cavernous stone bathhouse. "I've been expecting your arrival."
Zealot's gaze hardened as he directed a mocking smirk at the Kobold Commander. "Haha. Then you must also be aware that your reign ends here, by my hands. No, I mean by the hands of my bony minion.”
The Kobold Commander's anger flared as it chuckled darkly, water dripping from its scaled form. "What a foolish thing to say. How dare you compare me to a mere Skeleton Warrior? You must be seeking death!"
"Alright, enough chatter. Bony, time to show this oversized kobold what we're made of!" Zealot declared, his voice brimming with confidence as he gestured towards the Skeleton Bronze Warrior by his side.
“Oversized?! I’m not fat, you imbecile! I’m just tall!” the Kobold Commander roared furiously.
Zealot couldn't help but stifle a chuckle at the Kobold Commander's outburst. 'What's he so worked up about? Obviously, I meant his height, not his weight… What a funny guy,' Zealot mused, amused by the misunderstanding.
The Kobold Commander, incensed by Zealot's mockery, lunged forward with surprising agility, its massive form crashing through the water towards them. Zealot remained composed, his mind already racing with strategies to counter the Mini-Boss's attacks.
“Die, you son of a bitch!!!” The Kobold Commander roared, its voice reverberating with malice as it lunged towards Zealot with lethal intent.
"Watch out and get ready to counter, bony!" Zealot shouted, his voice filled with anticipation as he braced himself for the impending clash.
Without hesitation, the ever-obedient Skeleton Bronze Warrior sprang into action, its metallic form gleaming in the bright sunlight filtering down from above the bathhouse. With a swift motion, it intercepted the Kobold Commander's attack, its sword clashing against the scaled flesh of its opponent with a resounding impact.
CLANG!
The sound reverberated through the bathhouse as the two adversaries collided, each vying for dominance in the heated battle. The Kobold Commander unleashed a barrage of strikes, its claws slashing through the air with deadly precision. Yet, the Skeleton Bronze Warrior proved to be a formidable opponent, its metallic bones deflecting the blows with ease.
"Incredible... Just one evolution, and my Skeleton Bronze Warrior is holding its own against the Kobold Commander," Zealot muttered to himself, a mix of pride and astonishment in his voice.
As the battle raged on, Zealot observed the Kobold Commander's movements, searching for any weaknesses to exploit. Despite its imposing stature and formidable strength, the Mini-Boss's armor had noticeable gaps on its left and right sides, exposing vulnerable spots. Zealot quickly decided to target these weaknesses to gain the upper hand.
"Bony, focus your attacks on its left and right flanks! That's where it's most vulnerable!" Zealot commanded, his voice resolute as he directed his minion's movements with precision.
"Fool! You think I would be so easily outmaneuvered?!" The Kobold Commander roared, its eyes blazing with fury as it anticipated Zealot's strategy.
The Skeleton Bronze Warrior nodded in acknowledgment, its empty eye sockets gleaming with determination as it adjusted its tactics accordingly. With renewed vigor, it launched a relentless assault on the Kobold Commander's left and right side, exploiting its weakness with calculated efficiency.
HORIZONTAL SLASH! VERTICAL SLASH! DIAGONAL SLASH!
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
TING! TING! TING!
The clash of sword and scale echoed through the bathhouse as the two adversaries engaged in a fierce duel. Despite the Kobold Commander's ferocious attacks, the Skeleton Bronze Warrior held its ground, its metallic form gleaming in the bright sunlight as it fought with unwavering determination.
As the battle reached its climax, Zealot's heart raced with excitement. Victory was within their grasp, but his skeletal companion would need to push itself to the limit to overcome the formidable Mini-Boss standing in their way.
"Keep pushing, bony! You almost got him!" Zealot shouted, his voice filled with determination as he urged his minion onward.
Meanwhile, the Kobold Commander, sensing its imminent defeat, growled menacingly, "I'd love a one-on-one duel with your skeletal minion, but it seems for now I must set aside my pride. Very well, playtime is over!" The Kobold Commander cast a commanding glare at the surrounding kobolds and barked, "What are you all waiting for?! Attack now! Kill them all!”
In an instant, several hundred kobolds joined the battle. Initially hesitant to intervene, aware of the Kobold Commander's preference for one-on-one combat without interference; they now hesitated no longer, spurred into action by their leader's command.
"Protect our commander!" bellowed a grizzled kobold warrior, its voice a rallying cry to its comrades.
"Charge and conquer!" shouted another warrior, his voice filled with fierce determination.
"Destroy the intruders!" roared a third warrior, brandishing its weapon with savage intent.
RAAARRRR!!!
KRAARRRR!!!
GRAARRRR!!!
The bathhouse erupted into chaos as the kobolds swarmed towards Zealot and his Skeleton Bronze Warrior, their numbers overwhelming.
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"Stay focused, bony! We can't let them overwhelm us!" Zealot shouted, his voice carrying over the din of battle as he directed his minion's movements with precision.
The Skeleton Bronze Warrior, ever obedient, adjusted its tactics accordingly, its attacks becoming more frenzied as it fended off the onslaught of kobolds. Despite their best efforts, the kobolds found themselves unable to break through the bony warrior's defenses, their attacks repelled with swift efficiency.
"Hahaha! Bunch of idiots!" Zealot's laughter boomed through the chaos, echoing off the stone walls of the bathhouse. "If even a Kobold Commander struggled against my bony minion, what hope do you mere kobold soldiers have?!"
Zealot’s voice rang with mockery, taunting the kobolds with contempt as they struggled against the overwhelming might of his skeletal minion.
As Zealot's mocking laughter reverberated through the bathhouse, the morale of the kobolds faltered, their once-confident demeanor giving way to uncertainty and fear. Despite their numbers, they found themselves outmatched by the sheer power and skill of the Skeleton Bronze Warrior.
Driven by a mixture of desperation and rage, the kobolds redoubled their efforts, launching a final, frenzied assault in a last-ditch attempt to overwhelm their adversaries. But their attacks were met with swift and decisive retaliation from the bony warrior, each strike calculated to dismantle their forces with ruthless efficiency.
"Hahaha! It's futile! Just give it up!" Zealot's laughter rang out, taunting the kobolds with cruel amusement as they futilely clashed against his unstoppable minion.
With each passing moment, Zealot's confidence grew, buoyed by the unwavering resolve of his skeletal companion. Victory was within their grasp, and nothing would stand in their way.
As the battle reached its climax, the remaining kobolds found themselves unable to withstand the relentless onslaught of the Skeleton Bronze Warrior. Their numbers dwindled as they fell one by one, their cries of defeat drowned out by the sound of clashing steel and bone.
HORIZONTAL SLASH! HORIZONTAL SLASH! HORIZONTAL SLASH!
VERTICAL SLASH! VERTICAL SLASH! VERTICAL SLASH!
DIAGONAL SLASH! DIAGONAL SLASH! DIAGONAL SLASH!
Amidst the chaos of battle, the kobolds struggled in desperation.
"We're outmatched! Our weapons are useless against that Skeleton Bronze Warrior!"
"Curse this cursed demon and his cursed skeleton! We're doomed!"
"We're being crushed! Our formations are breaking!”
[You have slain a Kobold!]
[You have slain a Kobold!]
[You have slain a Kobold!]
CLANG!
With a final, decisive blow, the Skeleton Bronze Warrior defeated the last of the kobold soldiers, leaving silence in its wake. The bathhouse, once a scene of chaos and conflict, now stood eerily quiet, save for the echoing footsteps of Zealot and his skeletal companion. Amidst the stillness, the imposing figure of the Kobold Commander remained, its scaled form battered and broken, yet defiant in its defeat.
“You demon bastard! This isn’t over, you will pay for this!” The Kobold Commander's voice rang out as he suddenly coughed out blood, his defiance overshadowed by agony. With one final surge of energy, the Kobold Commander burst forth and charged at Zealot, his movements fueled by sheer desperation. “Die, you demon!!!”
“Bony, show no mercy and finish him off!” Zealot commanded his skeletal companion, his voice filled with unwavering resolve.
CHARGE!
The Skeleton Bronze Warrior responded without hesitation, its empty eye sockets glowing with a menacing light as it intercepted the Kobold Commander's reckless charge. With a swift and calculated motion, it brought down its blade in a powerful strike, aiming to deliver the final blow and extinguish the Mini-Boss's defiance once and for all.
As the Skeleton Bronze Warrior's blade descended, there was a moment of tense anticipation, the air thick with the weight of impending defeat. The Kobold Commander, driven by fury and desperation, made one last attempt to evade the strike, but it was too late.
With a resounding impact, the blade struck true, piercing through the Kobold Commander's defenses and delivering a fatal blow. The Kobold Commander let out a guttural cry of agony as its body crumpled to the ground, defeated at last.
“No, this can’t be possibl—!!!” The anguished cry echoed through the bathhouse, a haunting lamentation for the fallen kobold leader.
The bathhouse fell silent once more, the echoes of battle fading into the stillness as Zealot and his skeletal companion stood victorious over their fallen foe.
[You have defeated the Kobold Commander!]
[Leveled Up!]
[Level: 52 >> 53]
"Excellent work, bony! You've proven yourself to be a worthy minion indeed," Zealot exclaimed, his voice filled with pride as he patted his skeletal companion on the back.
The Skeleton Bronze Warrior nodded in acknowledgment, its metallic form gleaming in the bright sunlight as it stood victorious amidst the fallen kobold forces.
[Skeleton’s Progression: 46% >> 56%]
‘Even though skeletal bony has killed at least a couple of thousand kobolds, it only managed to reach 46% progression. However, killing a single Kobold Commander instantly boosted the progression to 56%. It appears that defeating more powerful monsters accelerates the progression rate,’ Zealot thought, stroking his chin.
It took a while to understand how the progression rate works, but now Zealot finally realizes that it functions the same way as gaining experience points. The stronger the monster, the bigger the reward.
"Very well, let us proceed to explore the next area," Zealot declared, his voice brimming with determination. His skeletal minion clanked obediently as it followed him, ready for whatever challenges lay ahead.
As they departed from the bathhouse and delved further into the palace, they encountered numerous groups of kobolds along the way, launching attacks upon them. However, the Skeleton Bronze Warriors dispatched them with ease. Eventually, they reached a vast grand kitchen where they encountered another formidable mini-boss monster, a “Kobold General”—even mightier than the Kobold Commander.
[Name: Kobold General]
[Level: 55]
It appeared that the Kobold General was relishing his lunch, which explained why Zealot and his skeletal minion unexpectedly stumbled upon him in the kitchen. Normally, the Kobold General would station himself at the front of the grand throne room’s entrance, poised to confront any brave adventurers who dared to venture inside.
The Kobold General stood as the final mini-boss that Zealot had to conquer before facing the ultimate challenge: the boss monster “Kobold King.”
As Zealot and his skeletal companion entered the vast kitchen, the aroma of sizzling meats and bubbling stews filled the air, creating an oddly cozy atmosphere amid the impending chaos of battle. The Kobold General, a towering figure clad in ornate armor, sat at a luxurious table, devouring a lavish feast with gusto.
Zealot observed the Kobold General from a distance, sizing up his adversary with a mix of caution and determination. Despite the tempting distraction of the delicious food spread before him, Zealot remained focused on the task at hand.
‘Seems like we've stumbled upon the Kobold General during his lunch break,’ Zealot thought, a smirk playing across his lips as he glanced at his skeletal companion.
The Skeleton Bronze Warrior nodded in silent agreement, its empty eye sockets gleaming with anticipation as it prepared for the impending battle.
"Well then, bony, let's not keep him waiting. Time to crash this lunch party!" Zealot declared, his voice filled with determination as he gestured towards the Kobold General.
CHARGE!
With a swift motion, the Skeleton Bronze Warrior sprang into action, its metallic form gliding across the kitchen floor with silent efficiency. As it closed in on the Kobold General, the towering mini-boss looked up from his meal, surprise flickering across his reptilian features.
"What?! How dare you interrupt my feast?!" the Kobold General bellowed, his voice filled with rage as he rose to his feet, brandishing a massive war axe with menacing intent.
With a roar of defiance, the Kobold General lunged forward, his massive war axe slicing through the air with lethal precision. Yet, the Skeleton Bronze Warrior proved a formidable opponent, its metallic sword deflecting the blows with ease as it launched a relentless assault on the Kobold General.
CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!
Naturally, the Kobold General wasn't the only adversary here; the kobold soldiers, who had been dining alongside their leader, abandoned their meal and joined the battle as well.
Initially, Zealot had planned to leave everything to his Skeleton Bronze Warrior. However, just this time, he decided to join the fight, viewing it as a warm-up exercise before confronting the final boss monster, the Kobold King.
Zealot's decision to join his minion added a new dynamic to the battle. As his Skeleton Bronze Warrior engaged the Kobold General in combat, Zealot leaped into action, his movements fluid and calculated as he faced off against the swarming kobold soldiers.
EYES OF TRUTH!
The kitchen became a battlefield, with the clashing of weapons and the shouts of combatants echoing off the walls. Zealot moved with fluid grace, skillfully parrying the attacks of the kobold soldiers. His fists flickered in the bright sunlight streaming through the towering kitchen windows as he countered with precise strikes of his own.
"Keep pushing, bony! We've got this!" Zealot shouted, his voice cutting through the chaos as he encouraged his skeletal companion.
Amidst the chaos, the Kobold General's fury was palpable. "You insolent intruders! I'll never forgive you for daring to interrupt my meal!" he bellowed, his voice reverberating off the stone walls of the kitchen.