Kaien runs at full speed. The ground trembles — the Rank B portal, glowing in intense blue, suddenly opens.
The group — the mage, the healer, and the hunter — is sucked into the dungeon.
Kaien, at the last second, jumps in.
— Phew... — he says, landing on his feet, ready.
The environment changes.
The dungeon is dark, made of stone corridors and many doors. The air is cold, damp. Gloomy.
The mage looks at the healer, distressed.
— What do we do now? This portal is... Rank B!
The healer remains silent.
— Easy, — the hunter says loudly, confident. — We just defeat everything that shows up.
Kaien, hidden behind a column, watches silently.
Then, goblins appear. Small creatures, Rank L.
The mage casts a powerful spell — a blue wave that burns and vanishes them in seconds.
The healer stays quiet. The hunter smiles… but something in his eyes glows wrong.
Suddenly, the ground shakes.
[(Elry System)]
Boss detected: Giant Serpent – Estimated Rank: B
Mysterious Box: Powers available.
This book's true home is on another platform. Check it out there for the real experience.
The serpent appears, massive. Scales thick as iron, golden eyes.
Kaien stays hidden… but something else happens.
The system flashes red.
[(Elry System)]
Urgent Mission: Defeat the Hunter – Estimated Rank: O
Reward: 10 Skill Points.
Kaien widens his eyes. The hunter? A traitor?
He watches — the hunter smirks, preparing something dark.
The mage and the healer seem nervous, scared. They feel the danger… but don’t understand it.
Kaien closes his eyes, decides. Then… he appears.
With his Rank O sword in hand, green aura pulsing around him.
The hunter sees him. Takes a step back.
The healer also steps away, surprised. The mage just observes.
[(Elry System)]
Activate: Invisibility + Passive Strength?
Kaien nods. Angry.
[(Elry System)]
Invisibility activated – Duration: 2 min
-25% Speed | Passive Strength Level 2 activated (+10 Strength)
Kaien vanishes. His green aura still flickers slightly.
In an instant, he appears behind the hunter and strikes with force.
But… the hunter blocks it easily. As if it were nothing.
The healer and mage try to stop Kaien… but still don’t understand.
Kaien feels his mana draining. His body weakens.
Then… he remembers Luna. His sister. Sleeping… fragile.
His eyes glow green. Invisibility fades.
[(Elry System)]
Rank B – Activated.
His aura intensifies. The hunter tries to escape.
Kaien charges. With one clean slash — he defeats him.
Silence.
[(Elry System)]
Mission complete: +10 Skill Points.
Distribute now?
Kaien: — Yes.
All 10 points… straight into HP.
[(Elry System)]
Status Updated Successfully.
HP: 60/60
Mana: 15/15
Strength: 7
Speed: 12
Endurance: 2
Perception: 5
Skills: Passive Strength, Passive Speed, Passive Endurance, Invisibility
Estimated Rank: O-B
Kaien deactivates his aura, calms down, and approaches the two survivors.
— Hello.
The mage nods kindly. — Hello, young man.
The healer, blushing and shy, replies: — Hi...
Kaien, serious:
— You knew, didn’t you, mister mage?
The mage gives a slight nod. — Yes. I knew the hunter was planning to kill us. I was just hoping... someone like you would appear.
Kaien looks at the healer, who’s still blushing.
— Are you alright?
She lowers her head, shy. — Yes... and you?
— I’m fine.
The healer looks at Kaien’s body. Blushing.
Kaien doesn’t understand, but respects her space.
But then… the serpent boss returns. Rank B. Massive. Enters the room, furious.
Kaien grips his sword.
— Stay here. Please.
They both nod. They know he can handle it.
Kaien enters the room alone. The serpent attacks.
He dodges… but gets hit by the tail. Blood. Pain.
[(Elry System)]
Activate Passive Strength?
Kaien nods.
[(Elry System)]
Passive Strength activated – +10 Strength.
His green aura resurges, slowly healing his wounds.
Kaien faces the serpent. Raises his sword...
But it doesn't work against the creature’s scales!
— My hands...!
He carefully drops the sword. And with bare hands, channels all his magical strength...
Presses against the creature’s scales with pure physical force.
The real battle begins now.
