Flames sizzled as a bonfire was lit within the fortress walls. A gigantic frog legs bigger than Luke, was being skewered, the massive frog legs slowly roasting over the open flames.
"Balrog we shall feasts tonight"
Balrog then replied with a slight nod.
"Umpp"
"Wow that's the firstime you replied to me, you understand me do you?"
"Umpp"
"You grumpy tortoise" Says luke
"By the way. Can you eat meat?" Luke questioned
Luke and Balrog feasted on the giant frog leg, devouring it entirely until only the bones remained.
"Wow I can't believe we actually devoured that whole thing, it lack some flavor, the meat is tough and we don't have spices but I'm so hungry. We have black hole for a stomach Balrog."
"Let's check our status first then I'll strategize"
Status:
Name: Luke lvl-19 (Goblin slayer)
Class: Summoner
Souls Extracted:
(2) purple orb
(14) blue orb
(26) green orb
(662)gray orb
Available points to spent: 10
Vitality: 37
Strength: 31
Intelligence: 22
Wisdom: 22
Mana: 2200/2200
Health: 3700/3700
Skills:
Summon- Can extract mana from the defeated creature to summon.
Summon space- can store summons
Summon Almanac- Gives a description and recipes to summon.
Summon library- (function unavailable)
Dismantle- Instantly dismantle and organize an object that is targeted.
Storage- can store objects in inventory (ingredients only)
Passive skills:
Dagger weilding- lvl 7
Boxing- lvl 5
Crafting- lvl 6
Spearmanship- lvl 12
Pain resistance- lvl 7
Magic resistance- lvl 5
Poison resistance- lvl 2
Sense- lvl 8
Ambush- lvl 5
Paralyzing resistance- lvl 2
Fear resistance- lvl 3
Heat resistance - lvl 2
Night vision - lvl 1
Two handed weapon mastery- lvl 1
Conditions: Recovering/ Healthy
Balrog lvl-18 (N/A)
Type: earth/dragon
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Vitality: 37
Strength: 24
Intelligence: 31
Wisdom: 35
Mana: 3000/3000
Health: 3100/3100
Skills:
Synthesis- healing your target with the power of nature the amount of healing can varie to the mana surrounding. (Magic)
Ground Spikes- channeling mana to the ground to create deadly spikes. (Strength)
Bind- binding the target using earth magic. (Status)
Harden body- the body harden that can Widtstand attack, double the mass and weight. (Status)
"Hmm.... I'm level 19 and Balrog you are level 18. It means you are closer to evolving, two levels left."
"Well I don't know if it's the same for me hope I get a new skill though. This otherworldly skills are new to me unlike in the game. The only ones that I'm familiar with is my summons oh and the monsters here too are unfamiliar. I can actually summon new monsters but I have to wait."
"Well its ok that I have one summon for now."
"Let's discuss my skills, specifically my storage skill. I can store dismembered monster carcasses and materials, but there's a limitation I'm unable to store my weapons or other personal items. Aside from that restriction, I'm confident that my storage capacity is virtually infinite and time also doesn't apply in the storage"
"The passive skills I acquire are obtained through repetitive actions, such as swinging my spear, shadowboxing, and other training exercises. Interestingly, these skills are more effective when I practice them during actual combat against real opponents."
"As a self-proclaimed grinding enthusiast, it makes my blood boil to think about it! From now on, I vow to do at least a thousand sets of each skill I possess. I'll grind day and night, even in my sleep! Ahahahaha!" Luke erupted into excited laughter.
"Ok let's start now starting from.... The greatsword I should try acquire a new skill sword mastery maybe"
Luke swung his sword a thousand times, but to his disappointment, nothing happened. Undeterred, he persisted, completing another thousand swings. Still, there was no progress. Two hours passed, with Luke's arms aching from the relentless grinding. Just as he was starting to lose hope, a notification suddenly rang in his head.
Skill acquired
Sword mastery - lvl 1
"Atlast!"
"I'm so tired and my hands are swollen. But still let's try level up some other skills"
Luke Unwavered by his rigorous training regimen, acquiring new skills and leveling up existing ones. Time flew by unnoticed as he fully immersed himself in the grind. Before he knew it, five hours had passed, leaving him exhausted but exhilarated by his progress. Luke's movements became increasingly fluid and precise with each strike, transforming from the clumsy technique of level one to a refined mastery as he advances through levels.
Skill acquired
Body strengthening- lvl 1
Dagger weilding- lvl 7
....
Dagger weilding- lvl 8
Boxing- lvl 5
....
Boxing- lvl 6
Two handed weapon mastery- lvl 1
....
Two handed weapon mastery- lvl 3
Pain resistance- lvl 7
....
Pain resistance- lvl 8
Luke's exhaustion finally caught up with him, and without even a glance at his status or notifications, he collapsed to the ground, passing out from sheer fatigue.
Luke woke up in the shade, with a spike-topped pillar towering above him, shielding him from the bright sun. As he got up, Balrog greeted him, and he noticed that his wounded hands were healed, probably by Balrog's doing.
"Thanks, bud! And nice move using the spike pillar to shade me too! Let's gets some grinding today"
Luke then equipping his weapons leap over the walls as he begin his grinding quest.
"Let's try the other side of the forest in the Rocky terrain"
In the distance in a Rocky formation a wild towering rainbow horned elk can be seen feeding in some kind of herbs. Luke then take this chance to use the bow and arrows he looted in the previews battle. With his clumsy form and shaky hand he dragged bow targeting the huge elk.
Crystal Elk - lvl 15
Luke released the charged bow, hitting his mark. Unfortunately, the arrow broke upon impact with the elk. The elk furiously spotted Luke and charged, its horns releasing electrical shocks.
Luke tried to dodge, but was jolted by the strike, which fried his muscles. Luke bloodied, hastily recovered as he incircled the elk.
"That feels something else. But it doesn't compare to fire magic"
The elk releases its lightning strike once again as Luke charges head-on taking the damage. As he was supported by Balrog's healing factor and his magic resistance.
You have gained
Lightning resistance- lvl 1
Luke then equipping his scythe slashed and decapitated the elk. Luke then looted the body as he targeted some more monsters.
Luke continued to hunt monsters, such as horned rabbits, wolves, and other low-level creatures, using his bow and other weapons. As he did so, he accumulated hundreds of gray orbs.
You have gained
Bow mastery- lvl 1
+216 (grey orbs)
He then found a huge cave with a sinister aura as he investigated the entrance.
Vampid- lvl 18
A group of bat like creature then can be spotted on the ceiling.
'At last a worthy exp farm'
Luke then signaled Balrog as it readied it self to tank and strike the creature. Immediately barrage of spikes hitting the creatures as it injured the majority. Enrage the creatures with its fanged shap teeth and 6ft wingspan glided with a sharp speed at Balrog.
Balrog hardened its body, allowing the claws and fangs of the monsters to graze its surface without causing harm. Luke seized this opportunity to strike the monsters, killing the majority. Meanwhile, Balrog used its Bind ability to restrict the Vampids' movements.
+19 (green orb)
+1
Your summon have level up.
As they ventured deeper into the cave, this strategy continued to prove effective. Balrog, conserving half of its mana, stood ready as they encountered a flock of bats similar to those they had faced before. However, this time, a much larger and more menacing creature loomed in the center: a gigantic bat with a 10-foot wingspan, its flesh rotting and shrouded in a fog of miasma.
Miasvat- lvl 27
Alerted by noise the giant bat crawled the walls as it lead the flock of bats forward.
"Reeeeeeiiiiiikkkkkk"
The loud screeching noise sounded the enclosed cave as hundreds of bats charges in the way of luke. Luke then ready himself as Balrog casted harden on its self. One by one Luke slashes the creatures a little overwhelmed by its numbers.
Luke bitten by dozens of bats suffered injuries as he and balrog's health depleated slowly. Then a sudden rush of vitality resurges as Balrog uses its healing.
The giant bat then charges as it impacted Balrog dealing a chunk of damage. Luke and Balrog then retreated the cave killing monsters in pursuit of them.
+81 (green orbs)
+1
+1
You have level up
+1
+1
+1
Your summon have level up
You have unlock skill (Summon library)
Summon library- can choose one creature in the game to summon every hundred of levels gain. (Monsters available to summon:1) (Reach lvl 100 to summon again)
Notice: Your summon is ready to evolve
(Choose an evolution path of lesser turtle)
Crystal turtle
Earthwood turtle
Great turtle
Lunar turtle
Sun turtle
"Earthwood turtle
Balrog underwent a transformation as the sapling on its back rapidly grew into a tree of comparable size. Its body then expanded, growing to a towering 7 feet tall, as it transitioned into its bipedal form and increased its mass.
Your summon learned "frenzy vines"
Your summon learned "earth breath"
Your summon learned "tail sweep"
"Synthesis" Evolve into "Healing nature"
"Bind" Evolve into "Earth shackles"
Balrog manifested reinforced earth spikes, skewering the bats. It then followed up with a hardened body, swiping its tail at the enemies. With its enhanced mobility, Balrog conjured a blast of energy in its mouth and fired it at the airborne enemies. As the blast struck, earthen debris tore the monsters apart.
+65 (green orb)
+1
+1
You have level up
+1
Your summon have level up
Then the huge bat glides as it roared at Balrog.
"Rahhhhhhhhhhhhh"
Luke ordered Balrog to bind the giant bat, and it struggled to break free from the reinforced restraints. Earth and vines restrained the bat, but the monster continued to power through the shackles.
Luke then swiftly slashes its Wing injuring it with a slash. The monster then get out of restraint as it slash Luke with its claw.
You have gained
Miasma resistance- lvl 1
The slash deal a huge chunk of damage as Luke's vision becomes a little blurry.
Balrog bound the monster, restricting its movement. With a swift swing of its tail, Balrog smashed the giant bat into the walls. Luke then ordered Balrog to follow up, launching earth spikes and vine barrage at the enemy. Another wing of the creature was then penetrated by the spikes, immobilizing it. Seizing the opportunity, Luke landed the finishing blow by relentlessly attacking the Miasvat.
+1 (purple orb)
+1
+1
You have level up
+1
+1
Your summon have level up
"Man that was intense"
Luke recalled Balrog and retreated from the cave, choosing to continue hunting and gaining experience elsewhere.
