*Status:**
- **Name:** Elfan
- **Race:** Elf
- **Level:** 70
- **Mana:** 510
- **Skills:** Alchemy level 7, Mining level 3, Swordsmanship level 7, ???????? level?????, Steelification level 5.
Wow, my level improved a lot, and my sword skills also upgraded. "The sword hero has arrived." That actually sounds cool. This trip is going to be a piece of cake. Eh? What's Steelification? It must be some sort of hardening skill since that bear had tough skin. Wait, wait, wait, what level was that bear? Actually, do monsters also have levels? Since my level improved, I can safely assume monsters might have levels too. I might run out of food supplies since I do not know how long this expedition of mine will take. Let me cut some meat from the bear. The smell of blood might attract other monsters here, plus those loud sounds earlier. Let me be quick about it.
After finishing, I headed straight to the dark corridor that the bear came from because I figured I would take shelter in its cave. I cast light again and made it a little dimmer. I know it is dangerous; however, I do not want to alert monsters ahead in the process. Wait, why was the previous room so bright? Ah, forget it. I continued moving until I saw a cave ahead. "I must be a genius. I knew I would find such a place. Thank you, lady luck; I knew you would not forsake me." I approached the cave with confidence. What's that sound? Let me turn the light off. Instead of entering, let me hide myself adjacent to the entrance. I threw a rock at the entrance. Two big bears came out rushing as if they were lying in wait for an ambush. Eh? Did I just almost die? Lady luck, what the heck is this? I struggled against one of them, but now there are two? Hell, they are even bigger than the first one; maybe that was their offspring or something. Charging headfirst is a big no-no. So, what can I do? Think, think. At times like this, what would Mom do? Mhm, bears are omnivores, right? I have not seen any plants since entering the mine. I have an idea.
Let me quickly retreat. You must be thinking, how in the world did the two bears not pick up on my scent, especially after having some of their kin with me? Well, cautious me, after taking the bear's meat, I took a potion that cancels out the smell and applied it to my clothes and equipment. I returned to the bright room. I started to inspect it; however, I still cannot find the source of light. Maybe it's magic? I heard sounds coming from behind, which means from the direction of the entrance. My senses have improved since leveling up. I stood up quickly and hid next to the wall near the entrance as I unsheathed my sword slowly but quietly. Five green creatures passed me without noticing. What the hell is this? Goblins? They exist in this world too? But it is not surprising since elves exist. I apologize, please become my experience. Instantly, [Full Thrust]. I instantly killed one of them. While the others were still confused, I took the opportunity to kill them with just normal swings. Wow, that was easy. Lady luck must be trying to comfort me. If five goblins are here, it means somewhere in this mine their hideout is there. How about I take it out? I might earn the title "Goblin Slayer." No, it's already taken by some guy in the Isekai world. These creatures seem to be smart, and according to my novel and manga intelligence, goblins live in groups and are smart. They may lay traps or ambushes. For now, let's return to the bear cave. Wait, how long have I been in this cave again? Maybe one day since I slept after returning from the cave. Besides, there is no way to tell time in here since I cannot see when the sun rises and sets.
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Let's prepare. After the preparations, I went back to the bear's cave. I threw two goblin carcasses at the entrance with a rock to alert them that I am back to play. A few minutes later, one bear came out and took the dead goblin with its teeth into the cave. Wait, where is the other one? Maybe sleeping inside, I suppose. I took out my water pouch and drank. I realized sooner or later I will be running out of water. I silently hid myself for maybe days while making minimal movements, drinking water, and eating. I stretched a little bit so my limbs would not become numb. I think it has been days now since camping here—or should I even call this camping? I got out of hiding and threw a rock near the entrance again, and there was no movement this time, even after a few minutes. So I cast [Light] even dimmer. I entered the cave. I found the bear on the ground struggling to move.
The plan I prepared earlier, after killing the goblins, involved injecting them with a colorless and odorless poison. It is said that two drops of this poison can take a dragon down. Why is the bear still alive? I knew it; I should not have trusted information from that library. I stepped forward and [Full Thrust]. The bear instantly died. As I celebrated my win with beautiful dance moves I learned from Earth, I heard a loud roar behind me.