Standing atop the tree was a young man, sitting quietly—alert and cautious. His sharp eyes scanned the forest below, where six goblins wandered restlessly, searching for something… or someone.
Hmm…
I glanced at my wound.
All healed.
Time to move.
Without hesitation, I leapt down from the tree, landing with a soft thud that instantly alerted the goblins to my presence. They turned toward me, snarling.
Before they could react, I brandished my sword and dashed forward. In a single, clean strike, I cut down the first goblin—killed in one shot.
The remaining five charged at me.
I weaved through their attacks with ease, my movements fluid and precise. In one sweeping motion, I decapitated two more. Their heads hit the ground before their bodies even realized they were dead.
Now only three remained.
I took a few steps back, creating space.
I could kill them all at once. I know I can. But that's not the point right now.
What I want… is control.
Control over my strength. Control over my techniques.
Heh. Maybe I'll try one-punching them.
I could feel it now—how naturally my body moved, how smoothly my strength flowed. Ever since acquiring that SSS-rank skill, any sword I wield instantly reaches its full potential—instinctively.
No hesitation. No wasted movement.
With that, I dispatched the remaining goblins effortlessly.
Done.
Yeah… I need to keep this up.
This forest isn't just a battlefield anymore—it's my training ground.
And this… this is the perfect time to hone myself.
After a few hours of relentless hunting, I finally did it—I wiped out all the regular goblins.
Heh.
The look on the Goblin King's face each time I slipped from his grasp… priceless.
His rage? Trembling.
His pride? Crumbling.
And me?
Laughing my ass off.
[Dungeon Mission]
Objective: Kill all Goblins in the Forest
Goblins: 200 / 200
Hobgoblins: 40 / 100
Goblin Riders: 10 / 50
Goblin Knights: 0 / 10
Goblin King: 0 / 1
Not bad.
Aside from clearing out the goblins, I've taken down a decent number of Hobgoblins and a few riders too. Now, what's left of them—all the stronger ones—are huddled at the center of the forest.
They're not taking any chances anymore. Not a single one of them dares to separate from the group.
Smart move.
I've been picking them off one by one…
And they finally got the message.
Thanks to all that, I've finally grasped full control over my strength and techniques—making me far stronger than I was at the start.
If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you.
And damn, this place challenged me in every way.
Now then…
It's time to end this solo adventure of mine.
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Name: Alex Dawn
Age: 21
Title: Guardian
Number: 1
Defense: 0
Dungeon: 1
Coins: 2,000,000
Stats:
Strength: 1240
Speed: 1230
Stamina: 1240
Perception: 784
Vitality: 1220
Items:
Gala Ring
Effect: Immune to night mist poison
Good Sword
Attack Power: +35
Durability: 200/200
Attack Speed: Fast
Crit Chance: 10%
Special Effect: +5% Agility
Bloodweave Coat
Durability: 250/250
Base Stat Boosts:
+5 Vitality
+10% Movement Speed
+15% Slashing Resistance
+25% Fear Intimidation Aura when bloodied
Passive: Regenerates 1% HP/sec when near or in blood
Special Effects:
Blood Memory: After 10 kills, activate Blood Surge
+20% Strength & Speed for 60 seconds
Cooldown: 10 minutes
Intimidating Presence: Enemies with lower stats may hesitate or flee before attacking
Title: Guardian
Buffs:
+50% to all stats when fighting within the city
+20% damage resistance when inside the city
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