Sato fought without pause. He kept killing the mini golems one after another, using every second of cooldown to unleash his skills. Single Slash and Mana Blade alternated in his hands—blue light flashing, stone shattering. Every time he cut down four or five, new ones rose from the scattered debris. But he didn't stop. He dodged the big Golem's slow, crushing attacks, slipping between its legs, slashing at its ankles, forcing it to stumble.
Each time the massive Golem raised its foot to slam down, Sato used the moment. He darted underneath, cut deep into one leg with Mana Blade, then leaped away as the beast lost balance and crashed forward—crushing several of its own mini golems beneath its weight. The shockwave from each fall threw stones everywhere, but Sato rolled, dodged, and kept moving.
The mini golems kept coming, but their numbers finally began to thin. After what felt like an eternity of relentless slaughter, no more rose from the debris.
The hall was littered with broken stone bodies.
Only the big Golem remained.
It stood taller now, slower, its chest orb pulsing brighter. It had regenerated both arms and one leg, but the damage showed—cracks ran across its surface, movements stiffer.
Sato breathed hard, blood dripping from fresh cuts, but his skills had grown sharper. Mana Blade cut deeper. Single Slash moved faster.
The Golem roared and charged.
Sato met it head-on.
The Golem swung its massive fist.
Sato dodged, rolled under, and unleashed Mana Blade—slicing upward across its leg. Stone chips flew. The Golem staggered.
It countered with a ground slam.
Sato leaped high, avoiding the shockwave, then came down with Single Slash—straight into its shoulder. The blade bit deep, carving a glowing gash.
The Golem swung again.
Sato ducked, slashed the other leg.
The beast stumbled.
It raised both arms for a double overhead smash.
Sato saw his chance.
He poured everything into one final attack.
Mana Blade and Single Slash combined in a single motion—blue light surging along the blade.
He leaped.
The sword flashed.
It struck the chest orb directly.
The cut was perfect—clean, powerful, unstoppable.
The top half of the Golem—everything above the chest—split in two.
Stone cracked like thunder.
The orb shattered.
The Golem collapsed in pieces, shaking the entire hall.
Sato landed on his knees, sword planted in the ground for support.
He was covered in dust and blood.
The hall fell silent.
Only his heavy breathing echoed.
The system windows began flooding in one after another, blue light flickering across the ruined hall.
[Congratulations! You have defeated the Stone Golem – Mini Boss (Level 42).]
[EXP gained: +25,000]
[Congratulations! You have defeated 48x Mini Stone Golem (Level 30-32).]
[EXP gained: +24,000]
[Congratulations! You have obtained High Grade Mana Stone x1.]
[Congratulations! You have obtained Gold Armour of the Titan (Epic).]
[Congratulations! You have obtained Gold Ring of the Titan (Epic).]
[Congratulations! You have obtained 48x Medium Grade Mana Stone.]
[Congratulations! You have obtained Golden Bracelet (Rare).]
[Congratulations! You have reached Level 35.]
[You have gained +33 bonus Stat Points.]
Sato stood there, breathing heavily, covered in dust and blood, staring at the cascade of notifications. His body ached, but a tired, satisfied grin slowly spread across his face.
"This… this is what you call a real reward," he said to himself, voice low but filled with quiet triumph.
The massive golem lay shattered in pieces around him. The hall was silent except for the faint hum of mana lingering in the air.
Sato sat down heavily against the shattered remains of a stone pillar. His body ached from head to toe. Blood, dust, and sweat covered him completely. He leaned his head back, closed his eye for a moment, and took deep, slow breaths—trying to calm the frantic beating of his heart.
After a few minutes, when the worst of the trembling stopped, he whispered:
"Status Window."
The familiar blue panel unfolded in front of him.
[Status Window]
Name: Sato
Age: 15
Level: 35
Class: None
Title: First Hunter of Tervezon
HP: 480 / 980
MP: 280 / 280
Strength: 20
Agility: 25
Endurance:18
Vitality: 22
Intelligence: 13
Willpower: 16
Luck:???
Charisma: 10
Mana: 280 / 280
[Passive Skills]
- Regeneration Lv.3 – Regeneration speed +20%
- Cold Resistance Lv.1
[Active Skills]
- Single Slash Lv.2 – A single, extremely fast and precise strike. Mana cost: 10 per use.
Blade Lv.2 – Infuse your weapon with mana for enhanced cutting power. Physical attacks now deal bonus damage to ethereal and resistant enemies. Mana cost: 20 per use.
[Available Stat Points: 33]
[Available Skill Points: 1]
[Equipment]
- Asam Sword (Rare) – +3 Strength, +1 Willpower
- Hard-Skinned Rat Claw x33 (Common)
- Common Grade Mana Crystal x9
- Rat King's Venomous Claw (Rare Grade)
- Gold Armour of the Titan (Epic)
- Gold Ring of the Titan (Epic)
- Golden Bracelet (Rare)
- High Grade Mana Stone x1
- Medium Grade Mana Stone x48
Sato stared at the numbers for a long time.
Level 35.
33 stat points waiting.
New skills stronger.
New equipment ready.
He exhaled slowly.
A small, tired smile touched his lips.
"Not bad… not bad at all," he whispered.
Then he looked toward the far door—the one that had opened after the Golem fell.
It was time to allocate the stat points properly. He knew what he needed most right now.
Agility.
He needed to be faster. To dodge. To survive.
+8 Agility
+2 Intelligence
+4 Willpower
+2 Mana
+2 Endurance
+3 Vitality
+5 Strength
+2 Charisma
+5 Agility
The changes rushed through him like a wave of fire and ice. His body felt lighter, sharper, more responsive. Muscles tightened, mana flowed clearer, his mind felt more focused. Even his presence seemed a little stronger—something intangible, but there.
He exhaled slowly, feeling the new power settle in.
"This… this feels right," he whispered to himself, a tired but satisfied smile on his face.
Sato sat down heavily, still catching his breath. He began examining the items he had just obtained, his eye scanning the glowing descriptions.
[Gold Armour of the Titan (Epic)]
Description:
A legendary masterpiece forged by the ancient dwarves in the age of myths, this armor once shielded the mighty Titans from the wrath of gods and calamities alike. Crafted from divine gold and infused with unbreakable will, it is said to have turned the tide of forgotten wars.
Stats:
+3 Strength
+3 Endurance
Effects:
15% resistance to physical attacks
10% resistance to magical attacks
[Gold Ring of the Titan (Epic)]
Description:
An ancient ring once worn by the Titans themselves, forged to preserve their true essence and identity amid endless battles and curses. It is whispered that this ring holds the last echo of the Titans' unyielding spirit, guarding the wearer's soul from corruption and domination.
Stats:
+5 Willpower
+3 Mana
+2 Intelligence
+1 Luck
Effects:
20% resistance to curse effects
20% resistance to control and domination effects
[Golden Bracelet (Rare)]
Stats:
+2 Endurance
+2 Mana
Effects:
Increases mana regeneration by 10%.
Stores a certain amount of mana reserve and automatically refills from the surrounding air over time.
Sato stared at the items, a slow, tired grin spreading across his face.
"Looks like… for the first time, I actually got something good," he said to himself, voice low but filled with quiet satisfaction.
He equipped the armor and ring immediately, feeling the weight settle on him—not heavy, but solid, protective. The bracelet slid onto his wrist, a faint golden glow pulsing softly.
For the first time in this hellish place, he felt… prepared.
He stood up, testing his new strength.
The far door waited.
And so did whatever came next.