68 Boss Room
Tip-Tip-Tip
Blood dripped from Leon’s hair onto the stone floor, each droplet falling in a rhythm as he sat quietly, cross-legged amidst the corpses. His eyes were vacant, staring at the crimson splash pattern forming below him.
“Heal…” he muttered, placing a hand over his chest.
[Cooldown: 1:30]
‘One more minute… he thought, his face expressionless.
“I don’t know why, but I wish I had some dope right now,” Leon murmured, his eyes drifting toward a severed goblin head nearby, its lifeless gaze fixed on him.
“Stupid fuck… weren’t you laughing at me earlier. Not so funny now, is it? Cracking your damn knuckles like you were some kind of boss… Fuck face, he scoffed, a grin pulling at his lips.
[Note: All skill cooldowns have been removed.]
The notification flickered to life, and without hesitation, Leon pressed his palm to his chest again.
“Heal.”
Warmth spread across his chest and muscles as the tension faded, like a slow exhale after a clenched breath, even though Leon was still feeling some pain in his body but it was lesser now.
“Phew~ Much better, he said, rolling his shoulders.
“Now… onto the next task.” Leon spoke as he immediately activated the skill.
<Skill Crafter>
[Please pick a name for the skill…]
“Leeching Aura.”
[Skill ‘Leeching Aura’ has been created.]
[Rank has been settled to ‘F’ by default.]
[State the use of skill.]
“A passive skill that activates when my mana drops below 20%. Any time an enemy casts a spell on me, 10% of their total mana is leeched and absorbed,” Leon stated confidently.
[Processing…..]
[Description has been accepted.]
“…..Wait, what?” Leon stared at the notification, blinking in confusion.
“That fast? No error or something other shit?” He asked with a confused expression.
[Please select the chant for the skill (Leeching Aura).]
“Tch. Cancel the skill,” he muttered, cancelling it without a second thought. 1
<Skill Crafter>
He activated the skill again.
‘If I can push it higher… I will; Leon thought as a smile appeared over his face.
“…Whenever an enemy casts a spell on me, 30% of their total mana will be leeched and absorbed.” He spoke, trying to push the limits of the spell. 1
[Error: Skill’s description doesn’t match the Rank. Please try again.]
“Oh, I will..” Leon smirked.
“25%.”
[Error: Skill’s description doesn’t match the Rank.]
“21%.”
[Error: Skill’s description doesn’t match the Rank.]
*…20%.” |
[Description has been accepted.]
‘So, the system’s got a strict cap for HP-based skills… but mana? Not as harsh. I should make more skills that increases or restores mana faster and a skill for Multi-cast… I don’t want all of my skills locked for one hour’ Leon thought with a serious expression.
[Please select the chant for the skill {Leeching Aura}.]
“Mana Sucker.”
[Chant ‘Mana Sucker’ has been selected.]
[Estimated mana cost to use the skill: 5% of total mana.]
[Cooldown: 15 minutes after turning it off.]
[Would you like to learn the skill or destroy it?]
“Learn it.”
[Congratulations! You have successfully learned the skill {Leeching Aura}.]|
“Alright then…” Leon stood, brushing some goblin blood off his clothes. “Time to move forward.”
Leon walked up to the next gate and spotted a lever beside it.
Without hesitation, he grabbed it and pulled it down.
*Creaaaak*
The gate creaked open, and Leon stepped through.
The moment he passed the threshold-
*Thud*
The gate slammed shut behind him.
He turned around and stared at it, unfazed.
‘Finally made a damn sound this time, Leon thought, his expression neutral, before turning back around.
Unlike the previous corridors, this was a full chamber— a vast, dimly lit hall illuminated only by four torches, one on each wall. Their flames flickered, casting dancing shadows across the stone floor.
At the center stood an altar, strange etchings carved into its surface.
“Glitch Point,” Leon muttered.
The skill activated but showed nothing.
No red marks or any hidden traps around the room.
“Is this a treasure room or something?” he said, furrowing his brow as he walked up to the altar, scanning it with suspicion.
Crude drawings decorated the altar: two small figures at the bottom, then several more above them… and finally, a towering figure at the top.
“..This isn’t random.” Leon leaned in, shifting his angle as he looked closely.
Suddenly, It clicked.
“Is this a map of this dungeon?” he whispered.
His fingers traced the base of the altar. “Two goblins in the first room…”
*Slide*
He slid his finger upward. “More goblins after that…”
*Slide*
“And then… a big creature-“
*Tip*
A single droplet echoed in the room, breaking the complete silence. Leon’s eyes darted toward the wall near the entrance.
When he looked up-
He froze.
Clinging to the wall like some grotesque spider was a dark green-skinned creature. Massive. Muscular. Holding a wooden club in one hand and wearing a bone-collar lined with tiny skulls around its thick neck. A crude crown of feathers and filth sat atop its head.
Its glowing blood-red eyes were locked onto Leon.
‘Stay calm, motherfucker… You’re not getting out of here, so just keep your shit together and don’t look scared. If he senses fear, you’re dead:
Leon’s legs threatened to tremble. He clenched his fists, forcing his body to stay still.
There was no escape-so there was no point thinking about it. Leon used his skill on the creature…
< Inspect>
[Name: Unknown]
[Race: Goblin Lord]
[Level: 10]
[HP: 800/800]
[MP: 400/400]|
[Description: When a goblin slaughters and devours its own kind, it evolves into a Goblin Lord. These beasts possess immense strength and are highly resistant to physical damage.]
‘Why don’t I see any weak points on his body? Is Glitch Point not working on him?’ Leon thought, his eyes narrowing.
THUD
The creature suddenly dropped from the wall with a deep thump, landing squarely on its feet.
It raised its club and pointed it directly at Leon.
‘It’s challenging me’ Leon thought as he instinctively raised his sword.
The two began circling each other, their eyes locked and steps cautious.
‘I would’ve made a useful skill if only I knew this was a boss room. Leon thought as he continued to look at the Goblin Lord.