Walking further into the dungeon, I realized I hadn’t seen a single living being. It was quite weird since I had been in here for hours, but it also gave me an opportunity to keep casting “Consume” at everything I could find. I have two “Mana Cores” in my inventory which I can use to increase my mana limit but “Consume” is a skill that doesn’t require any mana so I figured, I should keep them as it is.
Although it kinda sucks that I haven’t gained a single thing from using “Consume” after crafting throwing knives and mana necklace.
Its success rates are truly shit.
Hiss…click…hiss…chitter…click…
Hearing the chittering noise, I activated “Heightened Sense” to detect where the noise was coming from. Above the floor’s ceiling were four giant black spiders with shining green eyes charging at me.
The spiders came down to the ground, while the two of the spiders attacked using their web the other two spat a green acidic substance from their mouths.
I lacked the proper weapon and skill to fight them so rather than using throwing knives to throw I equipped two of them in a rogue style for close combat. I also combined my “Heightened Sense” with my Teleportation’s sub-skill “Blink” and I was able to dodge their attacks.
Even so, “Heightened Sense” can’t last forever, and I guess the best way the kill them would be blinking above their heads to stomp them like good ol’ Plumber Bros and use the knife to pierce their eyes and cast “Consume” but I gotta be fast.
Here we go!
I blinked above one of the venom-throwing spiders and luckily the spider wasn’t as sturdy as it looked. It was the right idea to stomp them, as I crushed it I quickly used the knives to pierce its eyes, as it screamed. Before the other spiders could react, I blinked above once again and this time used “Consume” on the stomped spider.
[Alert: You Have Gained +1 INT]
The fuck!?
No skill, no item… just one stat point? And It’s INT? At least give me DEX Point!!!!!
This sucks.
At least the stomping strategy seems to work fine against them. I better finish fast, before my mana is depleted to zero.
I stomped on the second spitting spider and pierced its eye but the knives broke this time rather than casting “Consume” I proceeded to stomp the other two silk-throwing spiders. In my overconfidence, I stomped one and tried to kick the other one but it got me with its webs and bit me.
AH! Fuck, it hurts.
[Alert: You Have Been Poisoned]
Shit! Shit! Shit!
Blood spurted from his mouth, splattering the ground
There’s only one of ‘em left now and my body is in agony. What should I do? Use another blessing? It’s still too early for that but I’m gonna die either way.
…Gulp…
In a minute it was all over, I used “Consume” this time on spiders altogether since the spiders are on the verge of death and I’m buffed. Hopefully, I can get some good stuff this time.
Consume!
[Alert: You have Leveled Up]
[Alert: You Gained +2 DEX]
[Alert: You Obtained 2x Poison Fang]
[Alert: You Learned Toxic Spit] (Launch a venomous projectile that deals heavy damage and leaves the target severely poisoned.)
[Alert: You Learned Venom Bite] (A lethal bite that injects potent venom, crippling the enemy with toxic effects.)
[Alert: You Learned Silk Manipulation] (Gain mastery over spider silk, crafting webs and threads for offense, defense, or traps at will.)
…
For once in my lifetime, I truly felt like the Goddess of RNG gazed and smiled upon me. I got three bonus skills and DEX points! Now I can survive a bit without relying on those soft knives.
I’m still on the first floor, I need to find more enemies while this buff lasts.
But man… this feels more like a dungeon break situation rather than an adventure in a magical world.
I wonder if I’ll ever encounter an elven beauty,
Elf… (mind-filled moaning sfx with perverted thoughts of sexy female elves)…Elf.
I snapped myself back to reality before my nose could bleed.
Proceeding further I found a few more spiders which I stomped but they wouldn’t give me any stats or skills only poison fangs. I also tried farming for ores and stone but it didn’t work like usual. Likewise, I encountered a group of slimes, I finally got a chance to try my new skills.
Venom Spit!
Silk Manipulation!
Damn! These slimes are quick! They dodge “Venom Spit” and dissolve the silk with their bodies but I have a skill of my own to match their speed.
I used “Heightened Sense” while blinking near them and jumping over for maximum efficient kills then used “Venom spit” and it worked like a charm.
It poisoned the slime and began gradually weakening them to the point they became unable to move any further, then I used “Consume” on them while they were still alive, eventually, I ended up obtaining an Item called “Oozing Liquid” and +1 AWR, +1 AGI stats.
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Not gonna lie, but one thing I like about “Consume” is that it automatically stores the items without making any mess, it’s pretty convenient that I don’t have to dirty my hands.
Proceeding further… I encountered a few more slimes and obtained a skill called “Danger Sense” (An instinctive passive ability that warns the user of any strong threat foes).
[Alert: You Have Leveled Up]
My potions and smoke bombs are still unused not sure if I should munch on apples or save them for later. There aren’t many enemies on this floor so perhaps it's better to find a way to get to the next floor.
And so I began my search for a way to reach the next floor while searching for materials and resources.
Current Health: 84/100
Current Mana: 111/120
Current Stamina: 130/130
[After a while]
I wonder how much time has passed since I died, my sense of time is all whacked thanks to this dungeon. I swear man, that person who sent me here wasn’t Kami-sama but a con man. Honestly, I’m getting quite sleepy now and I still haven’t found a way up.
Let’s take some rest.
Lies down
It seems like Athena is still dead silent, I’m gonna take a bit of a look at the system and check out the “Encyclopedia” perhaps I might find a clue about this place and monsters.
[System > Encyclopedia]
[Locations]
[Monsters]
[System > Encyclopedia>Locations]
[Current Location]
Ancient Demon King’s Palace
A place that was once a towering symbol of peace, honor, and bravery. Respected even by the Gods, the Ancient Demon King’s Palace stood as a beacon of hope in a forgotten era. Originally built to unite the realms and races under a just ruler, it marked the beginning of a golden age. However, this harmony crumbled when the King’s own brethren betrayed him. One of the reasons for this betrayal was his love for a human princess he met during his ventures, and after their marriage, the King became a man of devotion.
At first, demons accepted the change, but the King’s humility soon made them wary, as humans were granted equal status to demons. Many, including the King’s closest comrades, began to speculate that one day humans might surpass demons not only in status but also in power.
These speculations led to conspiracies, and conspiracies ignited a mutiny. Countless lives were lost in the conflicts as a result, and all arcane knowledge was erased as the seeds of corruption spread. What was once a symbol meant to endure for thousands of generations was wiped from time and history. Not even myths remain, but gods and a few witnesses still carry memories of this place.
After reading through
Yikes, that sounds extreme. Racial conflicts never end anywhere, do they?
Let’s read the monster section.
[System > Encyclopedia>Monsters]
[Monsters]
[Crystal Slime], [Black Venom Widow]
While reading through about the monster a strange sensation of fear had overwhelmed Kazuma.
What’s happening!? What is this feeling? I’m in danger… I have to move quickly.
A notification appeared in the Encyclopedia’s menu, “[A New Entry Has Been Added] [Shadow Wolf] [Midnight Shadow Wolf]”
Two different entries? I can’t see a damn thing in front of me but I can say for sure this feeling is coming from my “Danger Sense” skill.
Wait I should use both “Danger Sense” and “Heightened Sense” together to detect their presence.
On the right 2’o clock! There are three of ‘em.
The wolves that were concealing themselves finally appeared when I glanced in their direction.
This should be easy. I’m gonna blink above them and use “Venom Spit” and then afterward “Silk Manipulation” to land safely and disrupt their movement.
Let’s go…
Howl!!!!!!!!!!
Right when I got above one of the wolves, two wolves came from itself and leaped forward.
Swipe!!!!!!!
Ahh!! Shit! I’m bleeding, those two wolves came from inside of the wolf.
Now there were five wolves and I could detect a dreadful presence of another and it was much more sinister but he chose to show himself.
(Perhaps the scent of blood had made him excited, for he was the pack leader.)
I don't think I can win this. The more damage I take, the more my body tells me to flee. "Danger Sense" won't let me calm down.
I guess there’s no choice but to use a smoke bomb.
Poof!!!
I tried running away hoping the smoke bomb would limit their vision, but their sense of smell caught the scent of my blood as I got pounced and slashed by another wolf.
Seems like there’s no choice but to use another divine blessing otherwise, I would die.
But before I could drink the Divine Blessing, the pack leader (midnight shadow wolf) came from behind and threw the Divine Blessing away from my reach, while the shadow wolves gathered around me in a circle howling with excitement as if I was their first meal in a long time.
So, I equipped my throwing knives and activated both “Almighty Resistance” and “Heightened Sense” while “Danger Sense” had become a liability that I could not control. My body is rejecting what my mind wants. I was slow but I was dodging their attacks while my stamina was being depleted much quicker, I spent my mana on “Venom Spit” and tried to find an opening for other skills but couldn’t find any.
“Danger Sense” kept overwhelming me as the wolves kept pouncing and slashing me. I began senselessly slashing and throwing all my knives and wolves were always fast enough to dodge “Venom Spit”.
I feared that I might end up wasting the “Phoenix Feather” before I could reach the end. I was worried about inventory but what difference would it make if I died later or now, if that’s how dangerous this place is?
Yet looking at the grin of the pack leader frustrated me so much as if I was nothing but amusement to him. I did not want to think of the worst outcome so early and so soon, but there was nowhere to flee. And even if I did I would end up hitting a dead end since there’s no entrance to leave.
Who would’ve thought I would die like this once again before my story could even begin?
I wanted to keep this feather safe but who would’ve thought it would be wasted like this while these mutts chew on my flesh?
If I’m going to die once again worthlessly, I won’t go down without a fight this time.
I do not know what this ring will do but if this is my final moment then there is no need to be hesitant anymore.
[Equipped: Ring of ???]
[Warning: The Equipped Cannot be Removed]
With a roar, he shouted
COME AT ME YOU DAMN MUTTS!!!!
[A man who never put any effort into anything tried putting an effort for the first time in his life.
Maybe a little too late, but perhaps that was the only wall he had to overcome in his life.]
Slash! Swipe! Slash!
Health:29/100
Mana: 21/120
Stamina: 17/130
Slash! Swipe! Slash!
Heavily wounded, I began losing consciousness due to blood loss.
And then, at last, their leader prepares himself to leap forward and deliver the final blow.
Lying on the floor once again…
Consciousness beginning to fade once again…
And once again he spoke his last words…
“I wish I had cheats in real life”
[Alert: Ring of Will Has Met the Conditions]
[Alert: Athena (System) Has Been Upgraded]
[Alert: Your Gift is Now Available]
[Alert: You Have Received Cheat Trainer From Your Previous World]
[Alert: Ring of Will Has Been Unequipped]
[Alert: Ring of Will Has Imbued with Athena (System)]
[Alert: Cheat Trainer has Been Added to the System]
[Alert: Athena (System) Can Now Use Trainer]
[Would You Like to Activate Trainer?]
[Yes / No]
(...[Yes]...)
Perhaps a bet between two reckless gods may have created an anomaly capable of shattering the immovable object and halting an unstoppable force with just a touch of his finger.
Kazuma Rintaro
Health: 1/100
Mana: 1/120
Stamina: 0/150