The wolf before me smoldered in the embrace of my dark flames, its fur flickering with an eerie light. With a fluid motion, I slid my katana back into its sheath, a glint of satisfaction in my crimson eyes. "Seems like victory is mine," I remarked coolly, observing the wolf's still form. Yet, as the beast panted heavily, a subtle shift in the air hinted at a rising temperature.
In that moment, the dungeon chamber seemed to pulse with an unnatural warmth, wrapping around us like a suffocating blanket.
*Warning, Warning*
Above the monster's head, a vibrant red status bar materializes, flashing a warning signal. I gaze intently at the creature, my brows furrowed in confusion. "How is it resisting the black flames?" I mutter calmly, though perplexed by the unfolding spectacle. Suddenly, the Wolf King unleashes a deafening roar, triggering a swirling vortex of crimson flames that envelops him entirely. A surge of power emanates from the beast, causing me to instinctively leap backward.
As the warning indicator vanishes, a new one emerges, heralding the wolf's transformation. Its fur now a deep crimson hue, adorned with formidable spikes running down its back and a fiery tail that dances menacingly behind it. Stepping out of the blazing vortex with an air of newfound strength and ferocity, the wolf exudes an aura of primal dominance.
*Rage Mode*
Boss Name: Gerd Wolf King
Level: ???
Type: Grass, Flame
Magic: Fire Arc ???
Special Skill: Life eat, Meliodus
"Rage mode?" My words barely left my lips before the wolf lunged at me. I couldn't dodge in time, and the impact sent me crashing into the unforgiving stone wall. Gasping for breath, pain searing through me, I struggled to stand. "He's swifter now, and there's a hidden strength to him. Something's amiss – his level eludes my sight." Gritting my teeth, I rose to face the beast once more, unsheathing my blade with a determined resolve.
In a split second, I surged forward, invoking my unique skill, the Black Flame technique known as Dark Blade. The air crackled with energy as my blade ignited in an engulfing black fire, slicing through the monster with precision. Yet, before I could retreat, the Wolf King's cold gaze bore down on me with an indifference that sent shivers down my spine.
In a swift motion, his tail whipped towards me, knocking me to the unforgiving ground before a forceful kick sent me sprawling across the chamber. Gasping for breath amidst the dust and debris, I realized my attacks had barely made a dent in his formidable form.
"You possess strength uncommon for a human; your resilience has triggered my rage," rumbled the Wolf King with a menacing undertone in his voice. Startled by his unexpected ability to speak, I stammered in disbelief.
Unfazed by my confusion, he ominously declared, "Prepare for your demise." With those chilling words, a crimson aura enveloped the room in an ominous hue. "Meliodus, heed my command and incinerate all who oppose me!" The Wolf King's voice reverberated through the chamber as a colossal swirling ball of flames materialized above him.
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The vortex grew in intensity as he bellowed ferociously and channeled his power into the blazing tempest above. A sense of impending doom washed over me; it was clear that this was where my journey might meet its end at the hands of this formidable foe.
A voice sliced through the tumult of battle, piercing the very core of my consciousness. Its resonance echoed within me, a haunting melody that stirred memories long forgotten. "I did not anticipate such a swift falter," the voice intoned with an ethereal echo that sent shivers down my spine. Startled, I sought to grasp the enigmatic presence invading my mind. "Who are you?" My inquiry hung in the air, demanding answers from this mysterious entity that had woven itself into the fabric of my thoughts.
"I shall reveal all in due time; for now, I shall take command," declared the voice with an authority that brooked no dissent. As its final syllable lingered in the ethereal space of my mind, a veil of darkness descended upon me, cloaking me in an unsettling stillness. My limbs moved as if guided by unseen forces beyond my comprehension.
The atmosphere within the chamber shifted palpably as the Wolf King's gaze locked onto mine, a mixture of fury and unease flickering within his primal eyes. "How can this be? I thought you were defeated," he growled incredulously, a glimmer of recognition buried deep within his feral instincts.
Advancing steadily towards the formidable beast, a chuckle escaped my lips, laden with echoes of ancient memories resurfacing. "It has been eons since our paths last crossed," I remarked cryptically before action took precedence over reminiscence. With a fluid motion, I executed a precise slash through the air, cleaving reality itself and unleashing a tempestuous vortex that erupted above us.
Reacting instinctively to dodge the impending chaos, the wolf recoiled only to find himself ensnared by an unforeseen teleportation as I materialized before him in a blur of speed and purpose. Seizing his massive cranium in an unyielding grip, I forced it downwards with relentless force, causing tremors to ripple through the ground as a colossal crater blossomed beneath us.
"Why..." The Wolf King's protests were silenced by the decisive arc of my blade severing his head from his imposing form. "Your actions have left me no choice but to end this," I intoned solemnly as scarlet droplets painted the battlefield like grim heralds foretelling an inevitable conclusion.
With somber finality settling over me like a shroud, I sheathed my dark katana and succumbed to weariness as consciousness ebbed away into oblivion amidst echoes of victory and sorrow reverberating through the Verdant Abyss.
Awakening from my daze, I struggled to rise, greeted by a chilling sight - a severed head of the Wolf King lay before me, blood pooling around it. "What in the world...?" I muttered, my expression a mix of disbelief and unease as I tried to make sense of the gruesome scene unraveling before me.
*Boss has been Defeated*
Reward - Rage Cloak
Exp earnend - 4.950
Leveld up - New level 100
"Level 100? How could this be real? I distinctly recall being a mere level 2 before this showdown. This leap is monumental," I muttered, my gaze fixed on the dazzling array of my updated statistics. The numbers seemed to dance before my eyes, revealing a profound shift in power that left me both awestruck and bewildered.
*Warning, Warning*
Gate is closing please make way to the exit gate.
The dungeon quaked violently, walls and floor shuddering as if the very earth rebelled against my presence. Amidst the chaos, a door materialized before me, revealing a pulsating blue vortex. Hovering above it, a luminous status bar displayed a single word: Exit. Without a moment's hesitation, I sprinted towards the portal, feeling its pull drawing me closer with each step. With adrenaline coursing through my veins, I leaped into the unknown abyss just as the world behind me crumbled into oblivion. Anticipation mingled with dread as I hurtled towards an uncertain fate on the other side of that enigmatic gateway.