Looking at the Mana the man had gathered filling up the entire coliseum. Watching him as he rushing towards me. With how long the tournament had been lasting, it was finally night time.
"Shadow Invisibility"
Disappearing into the shadows. Watching the opponent stop in their tracks and look around them.
"Blood Configuration"
Shooting a bullet of blood towards his left shoulder. Watching in disbelief as he turns around and look me dead in the eyes. Looking at his feet start to rush towards me, knowing I need to dodge this strike.
"Future Sight"
Looking at him I see multiple fists as if he is preparing a barrage. As he gets closer the more I focus. Deciding whether to dodge or counter. Confident in my skills, choosing counter. Looking at him and focusing, waiting until he gets in range. The wait felt longer than ever before. Awaiting the opponent to get closer.
When the opponent gets in range, I strike.
"Frost Nova"
Surprised, I already see the man in the air as if he knew what was happening.
"You have 'Future Sight' don't you"
Seeing the smile on the mans face I knew I was right. Just making the battle more exciting for the both of us.
"Haste"
"Mana Empowerment"
Feeling the power come into my body, making me even more confident.
"Frostbolt Barrage"
Chucking ice lances at him while he is midair. In response, the man pulls out his sword, cutting through all of them like butter. Thinking of what skills would be beneficial in this setting.
"Body Guard Summon"
Watching as a Lizardman teleports into the coliseum in front of me. Seeing the Lizardman bow down.
"What are your commands?"
"Defeat the man in front of us."
Looking at the Lizardman rush towards the man with no hesitation. Clashing swords with him, watching the Lizardman struggle. Thinking of plan to catch the man off guard. Focusing, following my train of thought. Finally thinking of a plan to defeat him.
Rushing towards the man and hiding behind the Lizardman.
"Switch!"
The Lizardman comes back and I come forward. Continuing the barrage of attacks. Each strike causes metal sparks to arise. Swinging downwards with a big strike. The man ready to block it.
"Ghost Phase"
"Vampiric Grasp"
Feeling the scythe cut into the flesh of opponent. Watching as his smile fades. Imagining the pain he must be in. Losing his right arm and having his life force stolen. However, the man wasting no time for a counter attack, kicks me off of him and dashes backwards. Creating distance mending his wound.
Ripping off a part of his shirt and stopping the bleeding on his right arm. Impressed on how he tied a knot with one hand. Seeing his smile reappear, knowing his fighting spirit hasn't faded just yet.
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Rushing towards the man ready for a battle that I will remember. Calling off the body guard, wanting to fight this amazing man by myself. Taking in a deep breathe as I run towards him. Clashing my sword, feeling the intent behind his block.
Fighting the man while communicating through battle. Simple actions like changing your sword position, twisting your feet, changing your footwork. All tell the other person how you are feeling about the battle. Being able to tell his smile wasn't fake.
With each strike feeling the man get stronger. Knowing I need to end this battle soon.
"Blood Configuration"
Having my blood revolver in one hand while my scythe in the other. Using the advantage of him losing his arm. Preparing to end the battle with this strike.
Dropping my scythe and grabbing his hand. Pulling him towards my body as if we were lovers. Kicking his knee in. Watching the man loose his balance and fall, only made me feel worse. Aiming my gun towards the mans head. Seeing the mans eyes loose their focus. Knowing his fighting spirit never left his soul.
Immediately after killing him I feel the wave of sorrow. Knowing I didn't need to take his life. Knowing we could have been allies, climbing the Tower with a different meaning. Not just to be strong, but to protect my allies.
Knowing I need to put this behind me. Letting my weaknesses show doesn't help.
Not wanting to absorb the soul of someone that deserves better.
「'Anonymous' has won the tournament!」
「Teleporting to the 'God of Coliseum's domain」
Opening my eyes after being teleported and seeing a coliseum. Nothing like the one inside of the Lobby. This coliseum is older, seeing the structure of it being ruined. Looking at the floor and seeing the blood stains. Looking in front of me seeing a figure.
"Hello Champion"
Walking towards the figure, being cautious with each step.
"There is no need to be cautious young one. I did not teleport you to harm you. You are only here to receive the reward."
Not feeling any ill intent behind his words, walking towards him.
"What is my reward then?"
"You will see when you shake my hand."
Reaching the figure and looking at him. Seeing how large his figure is, all the scars across his arms. Looking at the hand he reached out and shaking it. Upon shaking his hand, feeling as if I was being swallowed. Feeling how enormous his hands were.
My eyes start to droop, feeling them get heavier and heavier. Each second my conscious fades even more. Falling backwards and landing.
Opening my eyes and seeing Drak licking my eyes. Feeling my wave of stress disappearing. Feeling the happiness of someone loving me. Picking up Drak and moving him off me. Behind him seeing a new window.
「Congratulations on winning the Tournament!
New Skill:
Endurance Surge: Taps into the user's resilience and stamina, allowing them to progressively grow stronger and more capable the longer they engage in combat.
10000G
+6000 XP, Level up X3!」
Seeing the skill is reminds of my final opponent. Regretting I wasn't able to learn his name. Wishing I could've learned more about him.
Looking at the other rewards makes me happy. 10K G is good for a non floor clear, same with the XP.
Thinking back to how much I struggled inside of the coliseum I need to get stronger.
"Shop"
「Store
Weapon
Armor
Items
Room
Skills」
"Skills"
「Skill Shop
Ice Sword: 1000G
Combat Adaptation: 5000G
Swordsmanship: 200G」
"Buy 'Combat Adaptation' and 'Ice Sword'"
Both of those skills work perfectly with my other ones.
「New Skills:
Combat Adaptation: Rapidly adjusts combat strategies and techniques based on opponents' strengths and weaknesses, enabling the user to counter different fighting styles effectively.
Ice Sword: Conjure and wield a blade made entirely of ice, channeling frigid elemental energies into a formidable weapon for combat or utility purposes. Inflicts freezing on an enemy when hit.」
Combat Adaptation is the best skill I could've asked for at this moment. It's the perfect skill to let me grow stronger.
Deciding to go on a spree of clearing the floors. Wanting to make it to the 20th Floor first. Heading towards the Tower with Drak following me. Not wanting to leave my companion behind.
Upon reaching the Tower I get looks from everyone inside. Understandable since I just won the Tournament.
「Choose Floor
…
Floor 16
Floor 17
Floor 18」
“Floor 18”
Feeling excited about the challenges in front of me.
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「Status Window
Name: Kim Yeon
Level: 40
Skills: Soul Absorption, Corpse Summon, Heavy Strike, Low Tier Regeneration LV2, Appraise, Bone Forge, Vampire Grasp LV2, Soul Reaping, Heat Sensing, Heightened Senses LV2, Skill Combination, Future Sight, Master of Mana, Weapon Mastery, Mana Circuit, Shadow Invisibility, Flash Step, Heavenly Moonlight Footwork, Mana Arrow, Automatic Mana Absorption, Corpse Explosion, Blood Configuration, Body Guard Summon, Draconic Senses, Haste, Weapon Enhancement, Armor Enhancement, Teleportation, Frost Nova, Ice Mastery, Thunderclap Palm, Shadowless Strike - Hyeonmu's Whisper, Frostbolt Barrages, Mana Empowerment, Ghost Phase, Combat Adaptation, Ice Sword, Endurance Surge.
Stats:
Strength: 57 (15)
Agility: 65 (9)
Intelligence: 79 (14)
Stamina: 48 (12)
Available points: 80
Gold: 20,440」