How did the saying go again?
'When confronted with a challenging situation, always remember to approach it with a smile!'
I was pretty certain that the 'genius' who invented that statement never had to face a horde of monsters though.
'I mean, no complaints… just saying.'
That didn't stop me from donning my usual bullshitting smile as I responded to my name.
The moment of truth was finally here.
I simply had to try my hardest not to screw things up.
"And so it begins…" I muttered, stepping into the ring.
My heart raced as the cage dropped from the ceiling, trapping me in with ferocious monsters. There was no escape.
'It's my first time fighting monsters… this feels kinda scary.'
But, I had gone past the point of no return—literally.
[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
New Secondary Quest Added:
[You are taking the Adventurer's Combat Exam. Display the overwhelming power worthy of a Hero and become a Legend.]
Rewards: Addition Of A Particular Person to the Character List. +5 Stat Points. +10 Karmic Value.
Failure: Loss Of Reputation From Spectators (Depending on how bad the failure is, you could gain a bad reputation)
Additional Information: Depending on how well you complete this mission, additional Rewards
will be given for Achievements.
[End Of Information]
As expected, the System didn't let me off the hook this time.
Of course, this meant I had to do my best to gain as many bonuses as possible for Achievements.
'Inventory…' I quickly summoned my Godslaying Blade—a Katana I had ordered as an Anime Merch, back when I was still in my regular world.
Usually, such a weapon would be dead weight, but after fighting Lucy, I decided to give it an upgrade.
Resolving to utilize all I had been learning in terms of combat, I maintained a fighting stance and awaited the appearance of the first monster.
The gate opened, and my target stepped out, sporting a disgusting smile.
"KRRIIIIIII!!!" The Goblin did not waste any time before lunging at me.
>SWOOOSHSPLOOOSHHH!!! Five Seconds Rule
Rune crafting
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—Warrior's Skin (Byron)
—Blessing Of Recovery (Sarah)
—Mana Strengthening (Lucy)
Insight
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[Titles]
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Fraud
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