Adrian's arm throbbed with pain as he clutched onto the bleeding wound. He knew he had to end the fight asap and escape. Treating the wound was his concern... but only after beating the Minotaur.
With only one arrow left in his possession, he had to make it count. That's why shooting the arrow was out of option. He couldn't risk the Minotaur dodging the arrow, but he could do something else with it.
It was a risky move. It was so dangerous that Adrian wondered if Victor had done something to his brain for him to act so rashly. But desperate times called for desperate measures, so Adrian steeled himself for what he was about to do next.
With one of the Minotaur's legs incapacitated, Adrian focused on the creature's mouth, which clutched its sword.
Usually, Adrian would think of using the ability of Kitsune's eyes. But it was out of the question as he had destroyed its eyes. But even if he hadn't, the magic won't work due to the Minotaur's high magic resistance, as he had discovered after using [Analysis] before he engaged the damned creature.
That's why Adrian took the bold move of removing the monster's eyes from the equation. Since he couldn't use the eyes to his benefit, there was no point in allowing the Minotaur to remain in its best shape.
It was a calculated risk, with Adrian banking on the benefits of a blind Minotaur. However, he hadn't anticipated the creature's resilience to live, a premature mistake on his part.
But thanks to their struggle, Adrian knew the Minotaur now relied on its hearing. While the erratic behaviour of the Minotaur was troublesome, he decided to use that against it.
Storing the crossbow in his inventory, Adrian retrieved his last arrow, holding it like a blade. He then proceeded to remove his cloak. He winced as he did so before using it to wrap around his injured right arm.
Holding the arrow tightly, he thought, 'No backing down now.'
Taking a deep breath, Adrian grabbed a rock and threw it away from the Minotaur to create a distraction. As the creature turned towards the noise, Adrian sprinted, utilising his [Enhanced Agility] to its maximum potential.
The Minotaur, however, didn't ponder on the stone Adrian threw for long and, sensing Adrian's movements, swung its sword. Adrian narrowly dodged the attack, sliding underneath the Minotaur as the sword whizzed past his neck.
"Fuck! That was too close!"
Adrian wanted to thank his stars but didn't have the time to do so. He only had a small window to execute his plan before the Minotaur would turn to fight him.
With agility fueled by desperation, Adrian stabbed the last remaining arrow into the creature's only good leg as he stopped sliding.
The Minotaur howled in pain as both legs gave way, and it fell flat on its stomach. But Adrian wasn't finished. Quick on his feet, he jumped onto the creature's back, wrapping his cloak around the Minotaur's neck, choking the beast with all his might.
"Die already!" Adrian grunted, pulling the cloak tighter.
The Minotaur thrashed around, desperate to free itself, but its weakened body couldn't resist for long. Despite the strength Adrian displayed, the Minotaur fought till its last breath.
Much like the beast, Adrian refused to give up and held on. His injured arm hurt like never before, and pulling on the cloak worsened the injury. Fresh blood gushed out of the wound, but Adrian didn't give up. Not until the system confirmed the Minotaur's death.
[You have killed a Minotaur! Exp +1000]
Adrian released the lifeless Minotaur, his chest heaving as he surveyed the aftermath. The Dungeon was utterly silent. The silence was only broken by Adrian's heavy panting.
He looked at his shaking arms before focusing on the injured arm. His blood had stained the entire arm, but the adrenaline in his body made him numb to pain.
Adrian immediately tore a piece of cloth from Minotaur's kilt, wrapping it around his arm to stop the bleeding.
"Guess that's the price for underestimating a blind beast," he muttered to himself.
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Congratulations!
Quest Completed: The Dungeon's Challenge
You have defeated the Minotaur, proving your strength and resilience.
As a reward for your bravery, you have earned:
1. [Minotaur's Horns]
2. 2000 Experience Points
Bonus Reward:
+2000 Bonus Experience Points (For dealing the killing blow without a weapon!)
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Adrian sighed in relief. The battle had been fierce, but it made his win even more special. Not to mention, he gained 5000 experience after killing the creature that made him jump from level 1 to level 9.
[You have levelled up!]
[Current EXP: 750/1000]
[8 Attribute points have been allotted to the User! (1 point per level)]
[Skill: Enhanced Strength is in effect. The User will gain an additional point in the Strength (STR) attribute every time they level up!]
[Skill: Enhanced Agility is in effect. The User will gain an additional point in the Agility (AGI) attribute every time they level up!]
Ignoring the prompts, he crouched next to the fallen Minotaur, his eyes studying the once formidable creature now lifeless on the cold floor.
"I should've known better," he shook his head, touching the Minotaur's lifeless body. "Blind or not, these creatures don't give up easily. I nearly died twice, even with all the enhancements!"
With that, Adrian retrieved the weapon from Minotaur's jaws and claimed it as his own. Although the sword was a bit too big for Adrian, it was light and could be used by him.
"This will solve my weapon situation," Adrian mumbled before using [Analysis] on the sword to reveal its stats.
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[Minotaur's Broadsword]
Weapon Type: Broadsword
Quality: Rare
Damage: 120-150 Physical Damage
Bonus Attributes:
- +20 Strength
- +15 Agility
- +100 HP
Special Ability:
- Minon Fury: Unleashes a devastating whirlwind attack when activated, dealing an additional 50% damage to all enemies within a 5-meter radius.
Cooldown: 60 seconds.
Enchantment Slots: 3/3
Current Enchantments:
1. Maze Walker: Grants the wielder an increased movement speed for 10 seconds after a successful dodge.
2. Minotaur's Resilience: Provides a 15% chance to resist incoming debuffs and status effects.
3. Fear: Intimidates enemies, reducing their attack power by 10% for 5 seconds upon a successful critical hit.
Requirements to wield:
1. 30+ Strength
2. 20+ Agility
3. 30+ Intelligence.
Note: The User has fulfilled the requirements to equip and use the weapon.
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"Good trade-off, I suppose," he muttered, sheathing the sword and securing it in his inventory.
But his eyes betrayed his passive words as he broke a smile after obtaining not just any weapon but an ENCHANTED one. However, as he stored his newfound weapon in his inventory, a unique system prompt surprised him.
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Quest Commissioner: [The Mother Who Loves Her Plants] is pleased with you and wants to grant you an additional reward.
Will you accept it? [Yes/No]
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