Demon King
Chapter 39 The Wolf Man [1]

As you can expect from their name, Werewolf Elites and Battle Spider Assassins are monsters with enhanced features from Werewolves and Battle Spider.

Each one was slightly larger, and their body parts like limbs were stronger.

Elites had a better combination of mobility and strength, whereas Assassins had better strength and stronger nets.

What was unfortunate for them, however, was that I had conquered the first floor of Jinma Tower. I was strong enough not to feel threatened by them.

So, I can kill the Elite easier than the first Werewolf I defeated, and the Assassin is faster than when I faced my first Battle Spider.

It is also easy to kill them. Just hide with Surprise and Fairy Tales, be within striking distance and finish them off with one Power Attack.

Ki-chang!

“Kuhhung! Nyams! ”

My Martial Arts that have reached the Intermediate level have not only improved in terms of skill but also have significantly strengthened damage. With each attack, I took one life, and just like that, I killed every monster I encountered.

Now that I'm sure there's nothing dangerous about this nature, I don't have to move slowly and carefully.

[You gained 7,500 experiences.]

[You get 3 silver 30 bronze.]

After killing all the monsters within my Detection range, I piled them up and preceded them.

My Flame Magic has reached Lower Lv.3, and the monster body is cooked faster and more accurately than before. The smell of roast meat stirs my appetite.

Ow hell!

It doesn't smell just for me. The Assassins and Elites outside my Detection area started rushing in quickly towards the source of the pleasant smell.

Of course, it wasn't long before they joined the pile and roasted along with the others.

That's very unfortunate. I wanted to make a mass appearance, but I couldn't do it, so it's sad.

Actually, I half expected the Giant Spider or the Giant Wolf to appear soon, but it didn't really.

“I will enjoy this meal.”

It would be a lie if I said I didn't want to taste meat from a higher species.

The result, however, was only half of the success I expected.

The Elites taste better than Werewolves, for sure. The meat is tastier and more tender, and it tastes like Korean beef sirloin, which I just ate, on my 18th birthday.

However, I expect more than this.

I want more.

The taste of the highest level species.

That's a good boost. It was a boost that helped me get stronger.

I ended up eating with more excitement when I thought about it.

Then, I used my skills around the cave for digestion and prepared for the next meal.

[Predation after Wolf hunting 2,000/2,000]

[Predation after hunting Battle Spiders 2,000/2,000]

[Predation after Werewolf Elite 500/500]

[Predation after hunting Battle Spider Assassins 500/500]

[Warwolf hunting Predation 2,000/2,000]

[Prey 2,000/2,000 after hunting fighting spiders]

[Warwolf Elite Hunting Predator 500/500]

[500/500 predator after hunting Battle Spider Assassin]

I can complete four items from the search. My level grew to 56, and I am now even stronger.

Meanwhile, I continued to search for 2F and continued to capture and kill Elites and Assassins.

After passing through the entire level several times, I have drawn the conclusion that there is no area for Giant Wolves and Giant Spiders in 2F.

However, I found a boss room with a keyhole.

I ran 2F five more times, completely. I'm convinced. There is no other area where I can find it. They should be in this boss' room.

Naturally, I was reminded of the Goblin Knights I met in 1F. He appeared only after the Goblin Warrior's mass appearance ended, and I got the boss room key from him.

It's probably the same in 2F.

Then, what should I do?

Encourage bulk appearance.

In the shortest time possible, kill as many Elite and Assassins as possible.

My theory is correct. At least, that's half right.

I have never met a Giant Wolf.

However, Giant Spiders appeared at the end of each mass appearance.

They were not in this dungeon, but it seemed that they appeared when a number of monsters had been killed within a certain duration. Moreover, I can't think of any other explanation as to why I couldn't find it when I searched around 2F.

[Predation after hunting Giant Wolves 0/5]

[Predation after hunting Giant Spiders 4/5]

I am now facing the fifth Giant Spider, which appeared in the same way.

“Kya Kya Kiyaa!”

The Giant Spider crawled on the ceiling, its legs making a creepy sound. He attacked me by shooting a black spider web through his eight legs, not just from his sting. It was an extremely envious ability.

I hope that as my skills grow further, I will eventually be able to make spider webs through my fingers, but the skill window that appeared when it reached the Lower level betrayed me once again.

I really need a net-producing organ in my body. Alright.

Kiya!

Quiet down!

In addition, the Giant Spider's web not only binds to its opponent, but has a kind of acid that melts its prey. That's not good for my metallic armor.

Acid damage cannot be repaired easily. I need a lot of blood. Therefore, I needed to burn all the nets before reaching me, but the nets were also quite strong and needed a bit of fire to completely burn.

Be persistent!

I use Leap. The black net he shot was focused on me as if it was being guided by a laser.

My Blood Shadow, containing blood, and reinforced with Flame Magic, shot out a fireball with its trajectory.

“Take it!”

The Giant Spider seemed to have discovered weakness while I was in the air holding a sword. His big, sharp claws grabbed me and hit me. It was very fast, very powerful and that's what I was waiting for.

I immediately used Beast Charge. The Beast Charge not only increased my legs but also the strength and speed of my arms.

Before the front leg of the spider, which was like a reaper scy, broke my helmet, Blood Shadow flew towards him like a flash.

Kiyap!

With Power Attack and Black Lightning, his legs were cut off.

Kiyy!

In the process of growing into a higher level species, Giant Spiders not only gained stronger webs but also grew large bodies and stronger claws. However, if you are close to them, they seem to forget that their expertise is their net and begin to make physical attacks.

I'm sure it won't hurt me because I'm covered with a helmet and armor. If the egg hits the rock, it will only damage the eggshell.

I landed on the floor with the legs of the Giant Spider and chewed on it.

More than restoring my stamina and mana, it was to provoke him to approach me.

However, the Giant Spider seemed to be becoming more cautious.

He did not jump on me as I expected, but took a step back and lifted one of his left legs.

I had seen that movement with the other four Giant Spiders before him.

That's what they did before shooting some cobwebs.

They have a disadvantage because they are unable to move as they manipulate their net.

It meant that if I somehow dodged the net he was about to shoot and approached it, it would be the end.

Giant spiders know that.

Maybe it was a bet he was willing to take.

I just smiled inside and slightly bent my knees, slowly lifting Surprise and Fairy Tales.

Come by.

I ran, bringing Surprise and Fairy Tales to maximum strength. If he can't see me, he can't catch me with that net.

Later,

Excessive excitement is never good for battle.

This translates to overreaction, which leads to death.

I accidentally touched one of his nets lying around the dungeon, with the intention to direct his senses there.

Then, the next moment, I burned it with a fireball, and used a Leap in the opposite direction.

The Spider obviously panicked, trying to figure out where I was.

In the next moment, I used Leap once more and aimed the fireball at her stomach.

Then, I stuffed my Blood Shadow into his head and filled it with Black Lightning.

Kiya!

This monster was a Giant Spider, not a troll. I've experienced worse.

[You gained 19,680 experiences.]

[You obtained 3 silver 55 bronze.]

[You get the ebon carapace.]

[You get the key to the 2nd boss room of the Black Palace.]

Ebon Carapace.

It must be a rare material. It pleased me, but I was more happy because I was right.

2F boss room key.

This time, it was also clear that the Giant Wolf was staying in the boss room with the Wolf King.

I felt six presences inside the boss room.

There was no doubt after obtaining the boss room key.

I went straight to the exclusive store.

Rain greeted me with a smile.

“What do you buy today?”

“I'm here just to ask Luck Today.”

Eyebrow Rain shook. Even such a move looked graceful to him. Damnit.

“Your helmet is old. Why don't you change one of your helmets this time? ”

“No, Luck Today is enough. I'll save more money. ”

“Hmm.”

Rain shrugged at my stern words. Then, he rubbed his chin while thinking.

Immediately, he looked at me and asked me once more.

“Fate, may I ask what you hate the most?”

The question seems to have nothing to do with our current topic of conversation. Fortunately, right now, I can already understand what Rain said behind his words. So, I answer.

“Takut.”

And surrender.

Because both are the biggest obstacles that hold me back from moving forward.

At my immediate response, Rain shook his head with a smile.

“Huhoo, I think I'm worried.”

“I understand what you want to say,” I said to him. I stared at the glass she placed in front of me as I continued. “But now, I realize that it is important to know your own strength. I came to the conclusion that nothing else could threaten me at 2F. ”

“Iya. I think you get more from Jinma Tower than I expected. Good job, Fate. ”

The glass was full of sparkling golden drinks.

I feel good.

“Consider,” Rain offers. “This is to celebrate your new birth.”

Of course, I did not hesitate to drink it at once.

It was a very sweet drink. It felt like a taste stuck to my throat as alcohol descended through my esophagus, leaving a cool, sweet pathway.

[For 30 minutes after leaving the exclusive store, the amount of gold and items you will acquire will be tripled.]

“It..”.

“What is it? Is this a gift? ”

I looked at Rain's mischievous smile and realized that he knew what I was going to get this time.

But.okay. He always tested me.

“I'll tell you when I come next time,” I told him.

“I look forward to it.”

[0:30:00]

As soon as I left the exclusive store, I started running. I know where the boss room is.

I arrived in less than 15 minutes into the boss room.

In other words, I only have 15 minutes left to use the buff.

The amount of gold and items tripled, and obviously the same goes for prizes like the wooden coffin that appeared after I defeated the Goblin King in 1F.

That means I have to kill them all in 15 minutes.

A Wolf King and five Giant Wolves.

You can do it.

I put the key into the keyhole and turned it around.

Like the 1F boss room, the scene that filled my eyes while inside was filled with darkness.

The Giant Wolves are lined up. Their eyes were closed, their clearly pliable and strong bodies seemed relaxed, like a powerful racehorse before the horse race began.

There was a shabby throne, and the creature sitting on it had wolf fur, claws, a tail, and a head on top of a human body.

She was wearing shabby clothes, but the necklace with blue gems made her look special.

Wolf King.

He also remained silent with his eyes closed, as if he was frozen.

I considered for a moment how to clean the room as quickly as possible.

Immediately, I came to a conclusion and raised my Surprise and Fairy Tales to the maximum.

Detection sensed the weakest part of my target.

Leap and Beast Charge were also filled to the maximum, making me faster than a wolf.

Black Lightning, Fire Magic, Blood Shadow are all charged to my sword to the maximum, as it shines with a gentle light, signifying a Power Attack.

All of my traits and skills were harmonized and strengthened by Intermediate-level Martial Arts.

Thanks to my Martial Arts skills, I can put more than half of my mana to be stored on the sword for a single strike.

My Ebon heart was pounding as if it was about to explode.

It told me …

That's possible.

I answered him by plunging my sword into the heart of the King. He made a very small sound of pain and shock, while his shocked eyes looked at me, with life draining every second…

[You gained 107,500 experiences!]

[You earned 30 gold!]

[You obtained the Jewel of Pelcadia (Blue)!]

[You obtained the Werewolf Mane Hair]

[You obtained the Iron Wolf Nail]

I drew the sword nonstop. The Wolf King's body collapsed on the spot.

The five Giant Wolves came alive and cried crazily when they saw what had just happened.

I laughed as I rushed towards them.