Dungeon Nexus: Rise of the Silent Walker

The Shade Monarch didn't hesitate. It let out a guttural roar, its massive form surging forward with surprising speed. Jiho sidestepped, narrowly avoiding a strike that left a crater in the ground.

Skill Activated: Predictive Pathfinding.

A faint line of light appeared, tracing the Guardian's next movements. Jiho followed it, weaving through its attacks with ease.

The system chimed again.

Weak Point Detected: Right Shoulder.

Jiho smirked. He activated another skill, one he'd only recently acquired.

Skill Activated: Nexus Shard.

A spectral dagger appeared in his hand, glowing faintly. Jiho dashed forward, aiming for the Guardian's shoulder. The blade sank into the shadowy flesh, causing the creature to let out a deafening screech.

But the fight wasn't over. The Shade Monarch retaliated, slamming its fists into the ground and sending waves of dark energy toward Jiho.

Countermeasure: Reflect or Absorb.

Jiho activated Rule Bender again, altering the dungeon's mechanics. The waves of energy slowed, dissipating before they could reach him.

With one final dash, Jiho drove his dagger into the Guardian's core. The creature let out a final, echoing roar before disintegrating into shards of light.

Core Guardian Defeated. Dungeon Cleared.

Jiho stood in the now-silent chamber, catching his breath. The system's voice returned.

Unique Reward Obtained: Shadow Monarch's Fragment.

He reached out, absorbing the glowing fragment into his system.

New Skill Acquired: Shadow Veil.

Jiho stepped out of the Gate just as it collapsed behind him. The Hunters stationed outside looked on in confusion.

"What just happened?" one of them asked.

"Did someone clear it?"

Jiho slipped away, unnoticed, a faint smirk on his face.