Chapter 12
Chapter 12
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Translator: Ace
Chapter: 12
Chapter Title: Wolf Warrior Greg
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Around the time his achievement points surpassed 300.
Soo-hyuk spotted an unexpected message.
After hitting 300, slaying monsters yielded no more points.
'This must be the limit.'
It was disappointing for Soo-hyuk, who had planned to farm as many points as possible from the Starting Dungeon before moving on.
In the end...
'Guess it's time to go.'
Judging there was nothing left to gain here, Soo-hyuk headed toward the end of the dungeon.
About ten minutes into his walk...
'Found it.'
There, in the distance, was the dungeon's end.
A massive door about five meters tall.
That was the exit signaling the end of this dungeon—and the gateway to the next.
And right in front of that door...
Grrr...
A werewolf covered in dingy gray fur, its bulk larger than a bear's, lay sleeping on its belly.
Wolf Warrior Greg.
Greg was a monster from the werewolf tribe, the first real hurdle for newbie players.
Agile movements, raw power from its massive frame, tough hide and bones, endless stamina.
Nothing exceptionally standout, but unlike fresh tower entrants, it was a properly trained warrior.
The Wolf Warrior's role was gatekeeper.
To gauge a player's strength upon reaching the trial dungeon and decide if they advance.
Most players reached this point only to fail recognition multiple times.
But...
No viewer doubted Soo-hyuk's success.
He had soloed a five-man trial to reach here. The Wolf Warrior had no reason not to acknowledge him.
The only point of interest was how Soo-hyuk would perform against the Wolf Warrior.
Then...
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A mission dropped.
A massive one, dwarfing all previous.
'3,000?'
Soo-hyuk's eyes lit up.
3,000 points.
No small sum.
Pre-reincarnation Soo-hyuk would've ignored it, but...
'Tempting.'
To his current self, it was huge.
Kill the Wolf Warrior.
Not just get recognized.
Pure troll bait for the streamer.
Intent didn't matter.
'Was gonna kill it anyway.'
Grip-.
Soo-hyuk seized the demon sword's hilt.
He had conserved stamina for this, stuck with the sword.
Shing-.
A chilling ring as the red blade slid free. The numbing aura unique to demon swords tingled his fingertips.
Thanks to Selfish Sacrifice, the sword quieted. As the sensation eased, Soo-hyuk closed in on the Wolf Warrior.
Step-.
Whether sensing his presence or triggered by proximity, the sleeping Wolf Warrior opened its eyes.
Grumble-.
Noticing Soo-hyuk from afar, it slowly roused.
"A visitor, are you?"
The beast rose, looming over Soo-hyuk.
Its deep, eerie voice echoed through the dungeon.
Rising from its crouch revealed a frame over two meters tall, rippling muscles barely hidden by fur.
"Could it be... you're alone?"
As a boss monster, the Wolf Warrior could communicate with players.
Though it didn't usually speak first.
"Yeah."
"An interesting human. You carry the scent of a great warrior."
Wolf warriors could sense special scents—not mere body odor, but one's essence.
"You are worthy. You may pass."
The chat flooded with question marks.
Soo-hyuk was just as thrown.
Recognition before the fight? Unforeseen.
'Didn't see this coming.'
Scratching his head, Soo-hyuk replied.
"Appreciate it, but you're my target."
"Me? Isn't your goal the door behind me?"
"Sure. But someone requested I kill you."
Soo-hyuk glared into the Wolf Warrior's eyes.
Its lips curled at the fierce gaze. It unsheathed razor claws, growling.
"Indeed... bearer of a great warrior's soul."
Shiii-.
Chilling killing intent poured from the Wolf Warrior. Soo-hyuk gripped his demon sword tighter.
First time testing it in a trial.
He hadn't challenged it lightly.
Soo-hyuk was certain.
'I can win.'
Wolf Warrior.
The uncrossable boss guarding the trial dungeon exit.
Certainty he could take it down.
Creak, crunch-.
Maxing the demon sword's power made his body feel thrown into a furnace, heat surging.
Pain nearly escaped his lips. But Selfish Sacrifice dulled it, lightening his body like wings attached.
"Huuuuh-."
Long exhale.
All stats spiked instantly. The Wolf Warrior seemed to shrink before him.
This state lasted about three minutes max.
Their eyes locked.
That instant.
Fwip-.
Clang-!
Blade met claws, sparks flying. Simultaneous lunges; the Wolf Warrior's eyes widened in surprise.
"Impressive, so you had so—!"
Clang, clangclang-!
Relentless sword strikes.
Unlike the Wolf Warrior gauging after first clash, Soo-hyuk gave no openings.
"You're different indeed!"
Awoooo-!
The Wolf Warrior howled in delight.
Claws slashed wildly. Repeated blade-claw clashes left a long gash on Soo-hyuk's cheek.
Soo-hyuk appeared to be losing, wounds mounting first.
Naturally.
Blood meant inferior prowess.
Inevitable.
Opponent: Wolf Warrior. Not designed for players to kill.
But...
'Good enough.'
Soo-hyuk stayed calm despite the cuts.
Sizzle-.
One more step.
Closer to the Wolf Warrior.
'Ten claws, but attacks from two directions.'
Fwip-.
Clang-!
Dodges one side's claws, blocks the other.
Advancing step by step.
Minor wounds taken, but the Wolf Warrior suffered more.
'Against longer reach, must close in deep.'
Seizing close range.
Fundamental—and key to victory—in bladed combat.
"How did you—"
The Wolf Warrior noticed, voice panicked.
At close quarters, its claws couldn't reach Soo-hyuk. His sword struck easier now.
Pop-.
Wolf Warrior stomped back to create distance.
That moment.
"Even as a boss on floor 2, still predictable."
The Wolf Warrior's eyes reflected Soo-hyuk's, gleaming triumphantly through the mask.
Fwip-.
Soo-hyuk swung upward without hesitation.
"Moves so telegraphed, how could I lose?"
Slash-.
A clean line across the Wolf Warrior's throat.
It froze, as if dead.
Soon...
Thud-.
Its head hit the floor.
+ Strength +2
+ Agility +1
+ Focus +1
+ Magic Power +2
"Hahaa-."
Molten heat boiled out with his breath. Sheathing the sword swiftly cooled his overheated body.
Drip, drip-.
Blood from fight wounds.
Stamina drained, solid damage taken.
Worth the challenge.
'Nailed it.'
Two levels. 500 points.
Expected rewards. Anything less would've disappointed.
Satisfaction came elsewhere.
'Took it down.'
Boss he failed pre-reincarnation.
Relief at slaying it now.
No one else beating it? Irrelevant. If pre-reincarnation Soo-hyuk couldn't, neither could they.
He fought himself.
'Oh, right. The mission.'
Forgot in post-fight haze.
Downing a Low-Grade Healing Potion from inventory, he claimed completion.
Wallet fattened.
Having blown tutorial points on Selfish Sacrifice, this eased worries.
'Housing sorted.'
Soo-hyuk sat, eyes closed.
Healing potions weren't instant like game pots. They boosted rest efficiency.
'Three minutes. Still too short.'
Resting to recover stamina, he reviewed the fight.
'Levels too. Selfish Sacrifice level too. Long way to go.'
Strategic win against Wolf Warrior.
Miss the behead? Prolonged fight would've dropped him first.
'Points are priority now.'
Demon sword handled firepower.
Issue: stamina.
Needed Selfish Sacrifice leveled for that.
Viewers stuck around.
Potion + rest meant continuing the trial.
They anticipated what lay beyond the door after the Wolf Warrior kill.
Thirty minutes later...
Swish-.
Soo-hyuk rose from focused rest.
First check: viewer count.
Somehow more than start.
"Thanks for waiting."
The door flung wide by the Wolf Warrior's death.
"Let's go."
Chat erupted anew.
Step-.
Soo-hyuk approached the door.
Pure white light poured out.
The moment both feet crossed...
Floor 1 gauged combat skill.
Floor 2 trials matched talent/potential.
Fire/water/earth/wind basics, plus lightning/sky/metal/poison...
More talent = more trial options.
Rarest: Lightning Trial from his past life.