Episode 3: The First Dungeon
"Let’s see... how big is this world... and how will I conquer it?"
Kuro adjusted his clothes, tightened his grip on the Steel Dagger, and took a deep breath.
"300 ters north... that’s not too far. But it’s a dungeon, which ans it’s going to be more dangerous than anything I’ve faced so far."
The system screen flickered—
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[New Mission Unlocked]
Mission: Locate and enter the Dungeon Gate
Reward: 50 XP & Random Item
Ti Limit: 30 minutes
Failure Penalty: -10 XP
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"A random item? This could be a jackpot."
He opened his mini-map and followed the direction toward the north, into a dense forest. He kept checking his skills’ cooldowns and scanning the path ahead.
"I’m only Level 2... even the smallest mistake could be fatal. But if I clear every mission, my power growth will be unstoppable."
Minutes Later...
A faint blue glow shimred between the trees. A stone archway stood tall with swirling mist inside.
"This must be it... the Dungeon Gate."
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[You Have Reached: Forgotten Tunnel - E-Class Dungeon]
Status: Untouched
Note: You are the first explorer of this dungeon in this world.
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"First explorer? Maybe I’ll get a First Clear Bonus."
Kuro smirked.
"Let’s see who rules this dungeon now."
[Entering Dungeon...]
Inside, the air turned cold. The walls were ancient stone. Darkness surrounded him, save for a flickering fla in the distance.
"Could soone have been here before ?"
Tick... Tick... Tick...
"That sound... a trap?"
Kuro activated Camouflage. His body blurred into shadow.
Click!
An arrow shot past, narrowly missing his face.
"Too close..."
Still cloaked, he moved ahead. In a nearby chamber, three goblins huddled with sharp hooks and torches.
"Perfect. Ti to test Backstab."
He crept behind one and—
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[Backstab Activated!]
CRACK! One goblin dropped instantly.
The others turned in shock.
"Quick Step!"
He dashed between them. One fell to a Shadow Strike. The last tried to run—but Kuro’s dagger found its mark.
THUD!
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[Room Cleared]
XP Gained: 80
Item Drop: Shadow Thread (Rare Material)
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"Shadow Thread? Let’s check it."
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Item: Shadow Thread
Rarity: Rare
Description: Enhances shadow-based equipnt or skills.
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"Rare item already? This Rogue class is going to pay off."
He stored it and proceeded deeper.
Suddenly—a thunderous roar shook the dungeon.
GROOOAAAARRRR!!!
"What the hell was that?!"
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[Mini Boss Detected]
Na: Stone Gnoll
HP: 1200
Danger Level: HIGH
Note: Dodge attacks! It’s slow but hits hard!
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Kuro’s breathing quickened. Still, a grin tugged at his lips.
"A mini-boss already? Perfect."
He gripped his weapon tightly.
"Let’s show them how a Rogue fights."
[To Be Continued...]
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