Zoe sat cross-legged on the dusty ground, the contents of the chest sprawled out before her. She sifted through the glittering objects, picking up each item carefully and examining it closely. As she reached for a small, intricately carved box, Roman approached her with a mischievous glint in his eye.

"The first item out of the box is a pair of glasses," he said, snatching the glasses from Zoe's hand before she had a chance to protest. "Wow, that's inspecting goggles, it's a very useful item."

Zoe raised an eyebrow, curious. "What does it inspect?" she asked.

Roman grinned and reached for something else in the pile. "Here, let me show you." He placed the glasses gently on Zoe's nose, and suddenly the world around her transformed. The gold-embroidered bracelet that Roman held up glimmered and shone in intricate detail, its every facet and gemstone clear and visible through the lenses.

Zoe blinked in surprise, feeling a small vibration in her eyes as the notification appeared. She started to read the description: that bracelet gave a +1 boost to her strength, agility, and intelligence stats.

Zoe continued to inspect the bracelet, her fingers tracing the delicate filigree designs etched into the gold. The perplexing patterns seemed to shimmer and move under her touch as if imbued with magical energy.

As she turned the bracelet over in her hand, she noticed a small inscription etched into the metal. Squinting, she leaned in closer to read the words, "With strength, grace, and intellect combined, the wearer of this bracelet shall always shine."

Zoe felt a thrill of excitement run through her as she read the words. The bracelet was more than just a piece of jewelry - it was a powerful artifact that would enhance her abilities and make her even stronger.

As she slipped the bracelet onto her wrist, she felt a surge of energy course through her body, and a sense of power and confidence filled her being. With the bracelet on her wrist, she felt ready to take on any challenge that came her way.

Roman watched as Zoe examined the notification, a small smirk on his face. "Looks like you've got useful items on your hands," he said, gesturing to the bracelet and goggles.

Zoe fastened the gold-embroidered bracelet around her wrist, its intricate design and shimmering gemstones catching the light. As she flexed her hand, she couldn't help but wonder how it would interact with her mantis blades. She cautiously opened and closed the blades, noticing a slight discomfort as the bracelet pressed against the blades.

Not one to be deterred, Zoe adjusted the bracelet, tightening it around her wrist until she could move her blades with ease. She felt a sense of satisfaction, pleased with her newfound agility.

"Now inspect me with the goggles," Roman said with a grin, striking a pose.

Zoe looked at him through the goggles, but to her surprise, no information appeared. "I can't see anything," she said, confused.

Roman chuckled. "That's because I've got an inspect protection hack on my body," he explained. "It's a trick I installed to prevent my opponents from seeing my cards and stats. But with higher-level goggles, you can overcome this hack."

Zoe's mind raced with possibilities. "Can I use it to inspect enemies in this dungeon?" she asked, hoping for a chance to try out her new toy.

"Absolutely," replied Roman, a sly smile playing on his lips. "You'll have plenty of opportunities to try it out in the rooms ahead."

Zoe couldn't help but feel a little disappointed at not being able to inspect Roman. But she quickly refocused her attention on the task at hand. She was itching to test out the bracelet and goggles' powers and see if they would give her the edge she needed.

Zoe turned her attention back to the chest, eyeing the remaining item with curiosity. Her eyes landed on a shiny, holographic card tucked away in the corner. She reached for it and pulled it out, examining the intricate design.

It was an Epic Summon Card, depicting a Mimic in all its glory. Zoe's heart raced with excitement as she realized the potential power of the card. With a quick glance at Roman, she started reading its description.

Epic Summon Card

Mimic

Effect: This card allows the user to summon their Mimic, a creature capable of mimicking all of the user's cards except for this one. The Mimic can be commanded to use any of the cards it has mimicked, effectively giving the user access to a wider range of abilities in battle. The Mimic has the same stats as the user and will fight alongside them until it is defeated or dispelled.

The usage limit is 20 minutes for an hour. If the mimic dies or is badly injured during this time, the card will go on cooldown.

Roman's eyes widened in disbelief as he gazed at the Epic Summon card in Zoe's hand. "Zoe, this is one of the best Epic Summon cards I've ever seen," he exclaimed, a hint of jealousy creeping into his voice.

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Zoe beamed with excitement as she took in the card's details. "I can summon my own mimic with this," she said, her smile growing wider. "It's incredible!"

Roman nodded, still marveling at the card's power. "And it can use all the other cards you have, except for this one. Just imagine the possibilities," he said, his mind already racing with strategies and plans.

"I'm so glad I decided to take on this challenge," Zoe said, a sense of excitement and adventure filling her veins.

Roman nodded in agreement, a small smile forming on his lips. "The arena has been good to us. You've gained some incredible loot and learned a lot about the dungeons," he said. "And I have to admit, I've enjoyed cheering with those hooligans and fighting with myself," he added with a chuckle.

Zoe's excitement only grew as she slipped on her goggles, eager to see the cards and stats of the creatures in the next room. "Can we check out some of the other rooms?" she asked Roman, already heading towards the nearest door.

Roman nodded, with a smile on his face. "Sure, let's see what else we can find."

As they entered the next room, they were greeted by a swarm of Laser Bats. Zoe quickly drew her Mantis blades, the gold-embroidered bracelet glinting in the dim light of the room. She inspected the bats with her goggles.

Laser Bats - Level 12

Health: 150

Special Ability: Mouth Laser, Bite

She moved with lightning-fast speed, dodging the bats' laser spells and striking with deadly accuracy.

The bats were no match for Zoe's enhanced skills and she dispatched them with ease. As the last bat fell to the ground, Zoe couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. She had improved so much since she first entered the dungeon.

Zoe couldn't wait to see what other creatures awaited her in the other rooms. She also wants to inspect them.

As Zoe and Roman made their way to the next room, they could hear the scuttling of metallic legs echoing through the corridor. The room itself was filled with webs and shadows, and the only light came from the glowing red eyes of the robotic spiders that were waiting for them.

Zoe immediately began to examine one of the spiders scratching the walls. And a system message appeared in Zoe's goggles, displaying the stats of the robotic spiders:

Robotic Spiders- Level 15

Health: 250

Special Ability: Web, Electric Blast

Zoe tightened her grip on her Mantis blades as the spiders scurried towards them. She quickly darted in and out of the shadows, striking the spiders with quick attacks. The spiders responded with their own attacks, shooting sticky webs and electrical blasts in Zoe's direction.

Zoe used her agility to dodge the attacks and strike the spiders where they were weakest, her Mantis blades slicing through metal with ease. With each spider defeated, she inspected them with her goggles, learning more about their abilities and weaknesses.

Zoe felt the added buffs from her wrist brace as she engaged in combat with the robotic spiders. She moved with more agility and her attacks felt heavier and more powerful than before. The way her blades could easily slice through metal made her feel confident in her own strength.

As she deftly dodged their attacks, Zoe swung her Mantis blades with precision, slicing through the spiders' metallic legs and bodies. The sparks flew as the metal clashed and clanged against each other, creating a chaotic symphony of sound.

With each passing moment, Zoe felt more in tune with her new enhancements, feeling the power coursing through her veins as she took down one spider after another. As the last spider crumbled to the ground, she couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction, knowing that her new loot was doing the job.

Zoe adjusted her goggles, marveling at the wealth of information they provided her. "I love the inspect feature on these goggles," she said to Roman with a grin.

As they entered the next stone room, Zoe was immediately struck by the intricate carvings that adorned the walls. The room was larger than the others they had seen so far, with high ceilings that stretched up toward the heavens. In the center of the room was a massive gate, woven with intricate runes that pulsed with otherworldly energy.

Zoe felt the chill of the stone surrounding her. The air was thick with the smell of decay, and the room was filled with the eerie glow of the runes on the Great Gate. The five Wizard Skeletons stood in a circle around the gate, their empty eye sockets seeming to glare at Zoe and Roman as they approached.

But before they could get close to the gate, she had to deal with the five Wizard Skeletons that guarded it. With a fierce determination in her eyes, Zoe drew the sword from her back and prepared for battle.

The Wizard Skeletons were a formidable bunch, standing tall and proud in their magical robes. Zoe could see the glowing runes etched into their bones, radiating with arcane energy.

Zoe put on her goggles and inspected the Wizard Skeletons, her eyes widening as she saw their level and spells. "Level 20 with three special spells. This won't be easy," she said, tightening her grip on her sword.

Wizard Skeletons - Level 20

Health: 0

Special Ability: Fireball, Frost Nova, Arcane Missiles

"Could my goggles be broken?" Zoe asked Roman, her tone laced with concern. "Their Health shows 0."

Roman furrowed his brow, peering over her shoulder at the glasses. "It's not the goggles, Zoe. It's the skeletons," he replied, his voice calm and steady. "Remember, they're undead. You can't kill them without dismembering them first."

Zoe's eyes widened with realization, and she nodded. "Oh, makes sense," she said, her grip on the sword tightening as she rushed forward.

Zoe quickly assessed her enemies’ spells with her goggles, her heart pounding with excitement. She could see the Wizard Skeletons were armed with deadly spells, and she would have to be careful if she wanted to emerge victorious.

The first skeleton charged at her with a Fireball spell, but Zoe easily dodged it, her agile movements enhanced by the buffs from her wrist. She swung her sword with precision and landed a clean hit, sending the skeleton stumbling backward.

The second skeleton tried to cast Frost Nova, but Zoe anticipated the move and was already on the move, darting behind it and slicing it with her sword.

The third skeleton unleashed a barrage of Arcane Missiles, and Zoe danced around them, her quick reflexes allowing her to avoid getting hit. She saw an opening and lunged forward, plunging her sword into the skeleton's chest.

The fight continued in this manner, Zoe using her knowledge of the skeletons' spells to stay one step ahead of them. Her moves were fluid. Her sword flashed in the dimly lit room, while the skeletons struggled to keep up with her speed and skill.

After a few tense minutes, Zoe emerged victorious, her sword still in hand. She breathed a deep sigh of relief and looked over at Roman, a grin spreading across her face.

"I'm glad I had my goggles," she said, a hint of pride in her voice. "Knowing their spells really helped."

Roman shrugged nonchalantly, a sly smile creeping across his face. "This is just the beginning. Knowing your opponent's cards in advance can give you a huge advantage in battle, especially when facing SorCybers," he explained, his tone confident and assured. "But the level of your goggles is also a crucial factor. We can learn more about it from the bosses in this dungeon."

Zoe's eyes sparkled with excitement as she listened to Roman's words, her mind already racing with strategies and plans. She couldn't wait to see what other secrets and treasures lay hidden within the depths of the dungeon.

"Are you ready to face the boss?" Roman asked, breaking her reverie.

Zoe nodded eagerly, a fierce determination burning in her eyes. Together, they strode confidently towards the towering rune door, ready to take on whatever lay ahead.