Walking around the lake looking around for anything in my way. Watching Drak carefully as he continues to trout down the path. A thought runs through my mind as I'm walking. Upon the many skills I have obtained since I've come into the Tower. One skill, 'Teleportation' a skill that is essentially one of my most powerful.
Looking at the end of the lake and imagining it inside of my head. Thinking of every little detail that could be thought of.
"Teleportation"
Feeling my body being dragged across space as it stops. Opening my eyes and looking around. Looking towards the other side of the lake. Knowing I reached the end. Extending my Mana outwards looking for anything around.
Feeling an immense pressure many times more than the 9th monk. Teleporting back to Drak within a moments notice. Looking at Drak and how clueless he is. Not knowing how powerful the monster is at the end of the lake.
Taking deep breaths in and calming myself down. Knowing I can overcome any challenge with time. With each breath took in a extend my Mana outwards a little more than the last. Looking for any monster around to help me prepare.
Feeling nothing around. As if the tower is telling me that I need to fight the boss immediately. Looking at Drak. Not wanting to send him back but I know I should. Drak won't grow without experiencing hardships. Deciding to let Drak stay.
Continuing our walk around the lake thinking of a plan. Defeating a monster of that caliber wouldn't be easy. Closing my eyes while walking, not looking ahead of me. Feeling the wind blow in my face as my steps stop.
Hearing Drak start barking made me open my eyes. A monster. Looking at the Mana gathered, nothing. The monster has no Mana gathered. Sending Drak out to deal with it. A good chance for him to gain some experience.
Watching Drak run towards the monster, feeling that something bad is going to happen. Getting that feeling in your stomach when something is about to go horribly wrong. Knowing it's probably nothing and letting him continue. What's the worst that could happen right?
My emotions pouring out as I see Drak on the ground motionless. A monster with no Mana with such strength. Looking at the monster with hatred. Knowing I can't let this continue to happen to Drak.
"Blood Configuration"
Taking the blood out of my body, wanting to kill him in a gruesome way. Preparing to end the monster with as much pain as possible.
Shooting the monster in his leg, standing there, watching him start to run in fear. A scene comparable to me and that monster. However, in this scene you can't tell who the monster is.
Shooting another bullet towards the monster. Walking towards it, watching the monster crawl on the ground. Remembering I made an oath to help and not hurt. However, that only applies to those who didn't do horrible things to others.
Transferring the blood into a sword and cutting the monster in half. Walking over to Drak. Reaching downwards towards his heart. Needing the pulse to start pumping. Feeling the pulse get weaker and weaker knowing I can't do much.
Regretting bring Drak here in the first place. Knowing I should've prepared him with a lower leveled floor.
Pouring Mana into Drak hoping something will happen for the better. My eyes dropping as his pulse fades. Feeling the revenge of all of those I've killed. Remembering the great saying as Drak passes. "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth." Knowing this is something I deserved.
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"Corpse Summon"
Wanting to spend as much time with him as I can. Knowing he will be permanently dead when the floor is over. Holding him in my arms, as I continue walking towards the end. Knowing I should've been a better person in the end. Knowing that the pain in my eyes returned.
Wanting to continue changing who I am. Wanting to do it to remember Drak. Knowing I can't forget him. Seeing all the memories I had with Drak. Even though it was only for awhile, it was the happiest time of my life. Someone I could share experiences with. Someone who would help me when I was in my low.
Wondering how my life would've been if I had someone like Drak in my life before. Wanting to stop the memories to keep the pain from continuing. Knowing I need to just clear the floor and move forward. Nothing will help in staying in the past.
"Teleportation"
Imaging the land across the lake. Feeling the monsters Mana appear again. Calming myself down as knowing I need to clear the floor. Walking towards the monster. Not knowing anything about it yet still feeling confidence.
Taking a deep breathe in as I see the monster in the distance. Through the line of trees, seeing the figure of an animal I can't describe. Only knowing how powerful the animal is.
Feeling more and more anxious as the animal nears. But also feeling more confident and excited. Being curious on what the animal actually is. Looking at the shadow of the animal and only making out the head.
Looking upward and seeing a bear like creature. Looking at the most noticeable feature on it's back. Wings. A bear like creature with wings. A animal looking like an Ursagryph. However, instead of having the head of an eagle it has a bears head.
Looking at how big the animal is and being confused. Knowing that the animal must be a newborn. The animal height was comparable to mine. Feeling confident after seeing the animal up-close and rushing towards it.
"Ice Sword"
Wanting to end the fight quickly. Wanting to honor Drak with the animals head. Looking at the animals relaxed body language. Acting as if I don't even pose a threat to it's safety. Feeling embarrassed and enraged.
Wanting to prove my strength to an animal that can't even speak.
Feeling the splitting of flesh when swinging my sword. Knowing that I succeeded in hitting the animal, but not knowing how deep the cut is.
Watching the animal as it starts to panic. Looking as if the animal has never experienced pain. Wishing that Drak was still here to witness the battle. Knowing he would've enjoyed it as much as I do.
Throwing the sword towards the animal and watching it hit. The animal not even avoiding the attack, but giving a reaction as if he didn't know it was coming.
Wanting to end the battle with the next clash.
"Shadowless Strike - Hyeonmu's Whisper"
Feeling the Mana in my body rush towards my arm and shoulder. Feeling my muscles expand as the Mana continues to flow. Walking towards the animal as it starts to panic. Giving it respect as it doesn't run away but forwards. Coming towards me with its honor on the line.
Watching the animals claw go upward. Knowing that it means nothing to me if I can just dodge it.
Feeling my palm connect with the animals body. Feeling the shattering of bones as I feel happiness. Thinking of Drak and how he was with me. Knowing that I sent Drak off the best I could.
「Floor 19 Clear
Congratulations on clearing Floor 19!
+3000 XP! Level Up x3!
+20000G!」
"Absorb"
「+8 Strength」
Looking at the corpse of the animal and at the corpse summon of Drak. Knowing he will soon disappear when I leave the floor. Giving him one last hug as I return to my room.
Laying on the bed with no one with me. No one to help comfort me when I come back from floors. Feeling more depressed than ever.
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「Status Window
Name: Kim Yeon
Level: 47
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, Mana Vision, Mana Body.
Stats:
Strength: 69 (15)
Agility: 75 (9)
Intelligence: 92 (14)
Stamina: 54 (12)
Available points: 94
Gold: 44,440」