Chapter 207: Dungeon's Competition 5
Noah, his body aching with exertion, refused to yield. His movements were a blur of speed and precision, each strike calculated to inflict maximum damage. Nemesis, his sword, was a crimson inferno, cutting through the darkness like a beacon of hope. The daggers, under his telekinetic control, danced around the battlefield, a deadly swarm of steel.
The alpha wolf lunged, its jaws snapping at Noah's throat. With a swift movement, Noah parried the attack, his sword clashing against the beast's powerful jaws. The impact sent a shockwave through his body, but he held firm.
In a desperate gamble, Noah unleashed a powerful burst of telekinesis, lifting the alpha wolf off the ground. The beast thrashed wildly, its claws clawing at the invisible force holding it aloft. With a concentrated effort, Noah hurled the wolf against the cavern wall, the impact sending tremors through the dungeon.
The alpha wolf crashed to the ground, stunned but not defeated. It rose to its feet, its eyes filled with a burning hatred. The final confrontation was at hand.
The alpha wolf rose, its eyes burning with a feral intensity. The impact had done little to deter it. It charged, a monstrous blur of muscle and bone. Noah met the charge head-on, his body taut with anticipation.
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The clash was a cataclysmic event. Their bodies collided with a force that shook the very foundations of the cavern. Nemesis bit deep into the wolf's flesh, while the alpha's claws raked across Noah's armor. The air was filled with the sound of metal on flesh, the crackle of energy, and the guttural roars of the beast.
Noah felt a surge of adrenaline, a primal instinct to survive. He fought with a ferocity that surprised even himself. His movements were fluid, his strikes precise. The daggers, under his telekinetic control, became a whirlwind of steel, defending and attacking with equal ferocity.
The battle raged on, a dance of life and death. The cavern was bathed in the crimson glow of Nemesis, casting eerie shadows that danced and twisted. With each passing moment, the intensity of the fight increased, the outcome hanging in the balance.
The alpha wolf, sensing the imminent end, unleashed its final gambit. Its eyes glowed with an unnatural intensity, its body rippling with a primal energy. With a deafening roar, it entered a berserker state.
Its movements became a blur, its strikes faster and more powerful. The darkness, once a disadvantage, seemed to amplify its abilities. The alpha wolf was no longer a mere beast; it was a force of nature, a whirlwind of destruction.
Noah, caught off guard by the sudden surge in power, found himself on the defensive. The alpha's claws raked across his armor, leaving deep gouges. The once impenetrable shield of daggers was overwhelmed, their ethereal forms flickering and fading.
The battle reached a critical juncture. Both combatants were pushed to their limits, their bodies screaming for respite. But there was no rest in this fight. It was a battle for survival, a test of will and endurance.
The alpha wolf, a whirlwind of fury, pressed its advantage. Its claws imbued with a venomous potency, found purchase in Noah's armor, injecting a searing pain. The darkness, once a sanctuary, had become a battleground where the beast thrived.
Noah, his body battered and bruised, fought with a grim determination. His movements, once fluid and precise, were now desperate and reactive. Nemesis, his faithful companion, was a blur of crimson light, seeking to find an opening in the beast's relentless assault.
The cavern echoed with the sounds of their struggle, a cacophony of grunts, snarls, and the clash of metal against flesh. The ground trembled with each impact, dust, and debris swirling in the chaotic dance of death.
With a final, desperate lunge, the alpha wolf aimed for Noah's throat. Time seemed to slow as the beast's jaws closed in. In that fleeting moment.
Noah's mind raced, every neuron firing at maximum capacity. This was it, the final confrontation. The alpha wolf's jaws were inches from his throat, its eyes burning with a predatory hunger.
In that split second, Noah made a decision that would define the outcome of the battle. He activated his final trump card, a desperate gamble that could either save his life or seal his fate.
With a surge of power, he channeled his remaining energy into a single, devastating attack. Nemesis, his sword, blazed with an intensified crimson light, its energy reaching a critical mass. The five daggers orbiting around him merged into a single, colossal blade of energy.
The combined force of his weapons was unleashed in a cataclysmic explosion of power. The alpha wolf, caught in the epicenter of the blast, was obliterated. The cavern shook, the ground trembling beneath their feet. When the dust settled, the alpha wolf was nothing more than a charred husk.
Noah stood amidst the ruins, his body trembling from exertion. He had won but at a terrible cost. His energy reserves were depleted, his body aching with every breath. But as he looked at the lifeless body of the alpha wolf, a sense of accomplishment washed over him. He had conquered the impossible.
Noah collapsed to the ground, his body trembling from exhaustion. The adrenaline rush that had fueled him through the battle was now ebbing away, leaving him with a profound sense of fatigue. He closed his eyes, allowing the darkness to envelop him.
[Ding! Mission Completed]
[You have leveled up!]
Some notifications from the system pulled him back to reality. He had leveled up. His stats had increased, a testament to the grueling battle he had just endured. A wave of satisfaction washed over him as he reviewed his enhanced abilities.
With a heavy sigh, Noah sat down, leaning against the cold, damp wall of the cavern. He was alone, surrounded by the remnants of his victory. The silence was deafening, broken only by the echoes of his ragged breathing.
It was time to rest. His body craved replenishment, his mind yearned for peace. As he closed his eyes, he allowed the darkness to consume him, promising to return to the fight with renewed vigor.
■Status Window
Name: Noah Adler
Rank: Expert
Level 51
Class: Angel of Death
Title: Goblin Slayer
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☆Stats☆
Mana: 130
Strength: 136
Intelligence: 116
Dexterity: 136
Luck: 107
Stat Points: 2
Coins: 7060G
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☆Skills☆
Common Skill: {Basic Swordsmanship},{Basic Close Combat} {Presence Detection} {Master of Weapons} {Mana's Armor Lvl 1} {Shadow Steps Level 1} {Blood Flowers} {Splitting Ripple Slash LVl 1} {Fangs of Insanity} {Flame Art} {Telekinesis Lv2} {Unprecedented Sense LV1} {Super Regeneration Lv2}
Exclusive Skills: {Seal of Death} {Night of Death} {Lord of the Night}
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☆Runes ☆
{Basic Strength},{Basic Speed} {Angel of Death}
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Noah's stomach rumbled a protest, a stark reminder of the physical demands of the battle. Hunger gnawed at him, a primal urge that overrode his fatigue. It was time to replenish his energy.
He stood up, his body stiff from prolonged inactivity. The magic stones, trophies of his victory, were gathered and stored away. With a renewed sense of purpose, he moved to a secluded spot, away from the carnage of the battlefield.
From his item box, a treasure trove of survival essentials, he pulled out the necessary ingredients: pasta, a can of tomato sauce, and a packet of dried herbs. He found a suitable flat surface and began the process of preparing his meal.
The rhythmic clinking of utensils against the hard surface provided a soothing counterpoint to the adrenaline-fueled chaos of the battle. As he cooked, his mind drifted to the challenges that lay ahead. The first floor was conquered, but the deeper levels of the dungeon promised to be even more perilous.
The aroma of simmering tomato sauce filled the cavern, a comforting scent that contrasted sharply with the dungeon's usual atmosphere. Noah stirred the pasta, the rhythmic motion a soothing counterpoint to the adrenaline-fueled chaos of the battle.
As the pasta cooked, he allowed his mind to wander. The victory over the alpha wolf was a significant milestone, but it was merely a stepping stone on a much longer journey. The deeper levels of the dungeon were rumored to be filled with even more formidable creatures, and he knew he would need to be at his peak to survive.
A sense of anticipation mixed with trepidation filled him. The unknown was both alluring and terrifying. But for now, he focused on the simple pleasure of a hot meal. The pasta was cooked to perfection, the sauce rich and flavorful. As he took the first bite, a wave of satisfaction washed over him.
With a full stomach and renewed energy, Noah felt ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead. The dungeon was a harsh and unforgiving place, but it was also a world of endless possibilities. And he, Noah Adler, was determined to conquer it.
But first, the reward promised by the system is a better understanding, and full control over the Darkness element. Noah could not wait to check what new things he could achieve with this.