The final challenge stood before Rex—a Special Elite Golem far superior to the guards he had just slain. Unlike the Level 3 Guard Golems, this one had an obsidian-like body reinforced with veins of molten lava running through its form.
Its glowing crimson eyes locked onto Rex as it raised its massive stone fists, prepared to unleash its wrath.
Rex, still catching his breath from the previous fight, felt an overwhelming sense of danger.
"This thing isn't just another golem—it's on a whole different level."
His hands clenched around his daggers. There was no turning back.
Without hesitation, the Special Elite Golem moved first.
BOOM!
It slammed both fists into the cavern floor, sending a massive shockwave rippling through the ground.
Rex's eyes widened.
The ground beneath his feet split apart—and before he could react, massive stone spikes erupted upward, aiming to impale him instantly!
[Eruption Strike] Activated!
A mere millisecond before the spikes reached him, Rex twisted his body and launched himself into a mid-air somersault.
SHNK!
One of the spikes grazed his leg as he barely dodged, but—
Another spike shot out from the ground mid-air!
It was a trap!
Rex had no time to adjust. He tried twisting mid-air, but—
CRASH!
He was struck by the aftershock of the eruption, sending him crashing into a nearby stone pillar.
-450 HP (Impact Damage!)
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A wave of pain shot through his ribs as he forced himself up.
"Damn… That attack pattern is ridiculous!"
But the golem wasn't finished.
With shocking speed, it lifted its foot and slammed it down—
BOOOOOOM!
A massive molten shockwave exploded outward, reducing the entire battlefield into rubble.
Rex barely managed to roll away, but his cloak caught fire from the intense heat.
-200 HP (Burn Damage!)
He quickly tore it off before it could burn further.
His HP was already down to 65%.
"If I get hit directly, I'm dead."
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Rex dashed to the side, weaving between shattered rocks and broken pillars.
The Special Elite Golem turned to track him, but—
There was a delay.
Its heavier body made it slightly slower when adjusting its aim!
"That's it. I can use that."
Unlike the smaller Guard Golems, this one had a massive stone frame, making it harder to reposition when its target moved.
Rex had found a weakness.
"I just need to keep moving."
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Rex immediately sprinted toward the glowing treasure chest, making it seem like he intended to loot it mid-battle.
The Special Elite Golem reacted violently.
Its lava-filled core pulsed and its entire body trembled.
It lifted both arms high above its head—preparing a devastating attack known as:
[Double Smash]
If this attack connected, everything within a 10-meter radius would be obliterated.
Exactly as planned.
The moment its gigantic fists came crashing down—
Rex activated [Shadow Step].
His body flickered into the shadows just as the attack obliterated the ground beneath him.
BOOOOOOOM!
Dust and molten rock exploded outward.
But Rex was already gone.
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Rex reappeared behind the golem, crouched low with his daggers gleaming under the cavern light.
He struck without hesitation.
[Backstab!]
SHNK!
His dagger pierced deep into one of the molten veins near its spine, causing cracks to spread like lightning across its back.
-1,200 HP (Critical Strike!)
The Special Elite Golem roared, its lava core pulsing violently in response to the pain.
But Rex wasn't done.
Using the momentum, he vaulted onto its back, running up its shoulders while slashing repeatedly—
[Phantom Barrage!]
SHNK! SHNK! SHNK!
-900 HP
-850 HP
-920 HP (Core Weakness Hit!)
Each precise strike weakened its core further.
The Special Elite Golem stumbled, its movements growing sluggish.
It tried to shake him off, but—
Rex leaped high into the air and aimed one final dagger strike directly at its core.
"Fall."
[Phantom Strike – Execution!]
CRACK!
His dagger plunged deep, piercing directly into its molten heart.
-3,500 HP (Lethal Hit!)
The Special Elite Golem froze.
For a moment, there was silence.
Then—
BOOOOOOOOOOM!
Its entire body exploded into molten fragments, sending shockwaves of fire and dust through the cavern.
Rex flipped backward, landing in a crouch as he watched the massive titan crumble into ash.
System Notification: Special Elite Golem (Lv. 5) Defeated!]
[Congratulations! You are the First Player to Defeat a Special Elite Monster!]
[As the First Player to achieve this feat, you have received the following rewards:]
+5,000 EXP (First-Kill Bonus!)
Level Up! (Level 3 Reached!)
+5 Gold
Exclusive Title: "Pioneer of the Unknown" (Effect: +5% damage against Elite and higher-ranked enemies.)
Special Reward: Rare Chest Unlocked!
Rex's body glowed as he leveled up, feeling his stats improve instantly.
Then, another system prompt appeared.
[Would you like to reveal your name in the World Announcement?]
Rex's expression darkened.
If his name was revealed, top guilds, bounty hunters, and rivals would come after him.
No way.
He immediately selected "NO."
[Your identity will remain hidden. The announcement will display as "Unknown Player."]
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