Chapter 62: Exploring Dungeon 7

Wow, now that’s what I call a medieval-style boss’s room. -Alexander observes the room he has just entered with great care.

(It’s strange now, it’s all dark, but for some strange reason I know where I should go) -Letting his instinct guide him, Alexander walked into the room in search of the princess.

[Warning]

-I seem to have reached my destination at last. -Alexander stopped because of the system window that appeared in front of him, everything seems to indicate that he is close to accomplishing his mission.

[The final part of the dungeon is before you, it's time for you to prepare for the fight]

[As a reward for getting here you will be given special rewards to help you accomplish the last stage]

[You have received a temporary combat ability]

[You received a single-use item]

[You received a temporary equip item]

(Damn the system is rewarding me big time this time it looks like the next fight will be a bit tricky) -Alexander was concentrating on what the window was saying as he looked at his new ability.

[Temporary combat skill: Brave Heart]-[A king’s heart must be clean and ready to help, only those with pure hearts will be rewarded. When the player uses this skill it will self-heal depending on the mana he has, in case the user runs out of mana the skill will stop being used in combat]-[Additional information not available].

Alexander read the information on one of his new rewards while a smile formed on his face, previously he had managed to heal himself thanks to the items, but it was complicated to have to look for a space in the fight to do so, but with this skill such problems do not exist.

-Well, this will save me a lot of trouble, let’s see what else they gave me. -Alexander enthusiastically decides to see what the items are all about.

[Single-use item: Escape Bonds]-[A king must know when to fight but also when to escape. By using this item you will be able to use a rope which will help you escape from anywhere in this dungeon. You can only take one person with you]-[Additional information not available].

[Temporary equipment item: Armoured helmet]-[A king’s determination knows no bounds and neither does his defence. When you use this item you will avoid any critical damage enemies can do to you]-[Additional information not available].

(This is great, but there’s something weird, everything I just got is for survival, in short the system is helping me not to die) -Alexander who was recently excited about his rewards is now feeling a bit nervous after analysing the situation.

-Shit, no time to think, I must save Agnes. -Alexander’s mind goes cold again as he continues on his way, the darkness of the room for a strange reason, vanished thanks to the flame of a torch which was lit and together with it all in the room, revealing a wooden door just as big as the previous one.

(Don’t worry Arthur, I’m going to save her) - Encouraging his friend from a distance Alexander walks through the door.

-Well, looks like you made it. -The person speaking was none other than the Duke of the Velomht, who was reading a book, in the middle of the room -But… You are not Arthur, who the hell are you?

Surprised by Alexander’s presence, the duke of the Velomht asked him, not expecting to meet him, in fact he didn’t even know of his existence.

-That doesn’t matter to you, where is Princess Agnes, what did you do to her? -Alexander evades the boy’s question and decides to ask his own question in response, for a strange reason the system had not notified a boss warning as in previous cases.

-My fiancée? She’s there on the bed, I thought I’d have some fun with her, but I thought it would be better if a defeated Arthur saw the scene, but… Apparently he sent a mere footman. -The duke rose from his chair as he approached Alexander, though he was the boss of the place, he projected an air other than fear.

-Where is that bastard Arthur? -The duke looked at Alexander aggressively as he asked about his companion’s whereabouts.

[You have used the combat skill: Knockout Points.]

Alexander decides not to waste any time and throws several blows at the boy, he knew what he should do, this would be a waste of time. -You don’t care about that, you bastard!

-that's none of your business! -Alexander pounces on his opponent instantly and kicks him several times. The duke did not defend himself from any of Alexander's blows; he does not seem to have any affection for him.

-I see…

[Warning]

-Then I’ll just finish you and then him. - Grace Velomht holds Alexander by the neck and slams him to the ground, with great power.

[You’ve lost 10% health.]

(What the fuck just happened? That grip from before wasn’t even visible, it’s like my punches didn’t even do anything to him) -Alexander divulges in his thoughts, but is instantly interrupted by his enemy behind him.

(What the fuck?) -Alexander desperately turns his body, managing to evade the attack in an instant.

[You dodged the attack]

(The same thing happened again, that attack I wasn’t able to prevent it, my hits didn’t even affect him, what the fuck is this?) -Alexander looked at the duke, a bit nervous as he thought in his mind, it was the first time he faced such a strange opponent.

-You say you came to rescue Agnes, but you hit worse than the rookie knights, I hope you’ll stall me long enough until Arthur arrives. -The Velomht approaches Alexander slowly as he speaks.

[Warning.]

(I can’t try to cipher him now, I must fight or flee) -Alexander was improving his guard as he prepared for combat, he didn’t know what was going on with the boss, but he couldn’t lose now.

[You are using the combat skill synergy.]

After choosing his skill, Alexander lunges at the boss looking for an opening, but just like the other times his opponent’s speed was extremely high, so he had no trouble dodging Alexander.

(Not so fast motherfucker)

[You’re using the combat skill: Lend it to me for a while]

[You are using Takeda’s Karate]

Changing his moves, Alexander hits his opponent several times, thanks to the change of attack due to his synergy skill, the blows should be stronger, but…

-Your new moves surprised me, for a foreigner you know what you’re doing. -The duke holds Alexander by his coat and throws him against the wall of the room with great force, just like last time, Alexander can’t prevent the attack.

[You have lost 18% health.]

-You bastard! Alexander manages to escape from the man’s grip and counter-attacked him with a kick that hits his opponent in the face. -Now you throw kicks, interesting.

The unharmed boy attacks Alexander with his knee.

[You are using the combat skill synergy.]

Alexander switches to defence mode on his ability and jumps, avoiding the attack, one more second and he would have taken a lot of damage.

(This is stupid, what the hell is wrong with him? I hit him several times, but still nothing) -Alexander looked at his opponent, who had a serene expression on his face, he looked too calm.

(Maybe the observe skill will work this time)

[You have used the skill: Observe]

[Since you have started the fight with the boss you will be given information even if it is hidden].

[Boss name: Ghost King]-[Stats: Hidden]-[Enemy]-[Unique ability: Real Ghost].

(That information is useless to me, let’s see his special ability)

[Royal Ghost: You can’t kill something that is already dead. This skill is unique to Grace Velomht, the user of this skill can’t take any damage from people who are not related to his death, the user will have a stat increase and all people unrelated to the user will have a stat drop without realizing ]

[People related to the user:]

[Arthur Smith]

[Agnes Bromck]

(You’ve got to be kidding me, why would they want me to take on a boss I can’t defeat?) -Alexander confirmed the information with the system as his enemy slowly approached, not seeming to care much about Alexander.

(Arthur told me he would come to help me, I just have to wait then) -Let’s see how long I can hold out.

[You have used the skill: Brave Heart]

[From this point onwards the user will recover health while fighting]

After activating his skill Alexander’s body felt extremely recovered, it felt just like the first time he used his “Quick Recovery” skill.

[You are using the equipment item: Armoured Helmet]

After using the item, Alexander receives an invisible helmet, which made him feel protected.

-Okay, you bastard, I’m ready. -After his quick preparation, Alexander lunges at his opponent, who again dodges his blows and throws his own.

[You are using the combat skill: Synergy.]

Alexander used defensive synergy and blocks the boy’s attack, he just has to hold on long enough until Arthur comes to help him.

[You are using the combat skill: Knockout points]

Alexander was hitting the boy several times with no effect as before, but the duke, looking more irritated than before, catches each of Alexander’s blows and decides to counter attack.

[You have lost 5% health]

-For a non-Arthur you’re pretty annoying, Grace spoke arrogantly as he walked away.

-Hey you bastard!

But the fight is interrupted by the shout of someone in the room, someone standing behind the duke with a vase in his hands.

-Learn some manners!

That person was Agnes who with great force hits the Velomht with the vase, looking affected for the first time.

(This is my moment) - Alexander thought, ready to win.