My trembling body felt numb all over.r
This was the moment of truth, one which would decide whether or not it was possible for me to survive in this new era.r
“If I can’t kill a Demon on my first encounter… It’ll be foolish of me to think I can still venture into the crazy world beyond this place!” I thought to myself.r
I clutched the sharpened metal rod close to my chest, and slowly tilted it, pointing it toward the direction of the stairs.r
“Skraakiiiikk!”r
The light tapping sounds the monster made as it trotted up the stairs became louder and finally, it was so close that I could feel its strong bloodlust.r
>Gulpr
A red status bar appeared immediately, identifying the level of threat I faced.r
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[System Information]r
-tName: Hell Kobold Spawnr
-tLevel: 2r
-tRace: Demon (Lesser) – Grade: 1r
-tAge: 29 daysr
[Stats]r
-tHP: 12/30r
-tMP: – -r
-tStrenght: 9r
-tAgility: 30r
-tVitality: 10r
-tIntelligence: 1r
[Status Condition]r
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-tHP continues to decrease until the Demon feeds. Currently active.r
[End Of Information]r
As I read through the red status window of the monster, I felt a tinge of relief.r
“It’s weak… That means I should be able to wi-“r
Before I could complete my sentence, the monster lunged its claws at me, using the sharp nails of its long hands.r
>Squish status condition. If it wasn’t… I would already be dead!” I told myself.r
In any case, there was no way I could remain here. I’d made too much noise. Other Demons are sure to gather here eventually. Plus, I was injured… I would not stand a chance in direct confrontation.r
“B-But, hold on… What if..?!”r
An idea suddenly popped up in my head, making me smile. If it worked, then I would be in a more favorable situation than I earlier thought.r
“Status Window,” I said.r
[STATUS INFORMATION]r
-tName: Jeremy Lewisr
-tLevel: 1 – Exp: 70.00r
-tRace: Human – Job: Noner
-tAge: 16 Yearsr
-tSex: Maler
-tHeight: 5″ 3. – Weight: 115 poundsr
-tAlignment: Chaotic Neutralr
-tKarma Points: 100 – (G) Karma Points: 10r
[Stats]r
-tHP: 89/100r
-tMP: – -r
-tStrenght: 50r
-tAgility: 300r
-tVitality: 100r
-tIntelligence: 500r
-t(G) Factor: 90r
-tGift: [Subspace]r
-tItems Equipped: Demon Core (Lesser) x 1r
-tAllies: Noner
[Status Condition]r
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-tHP drops as time progresses until wound is healed or closed. Currently active.r
[Additional Information]r
A human with the last Gift. Possesses the interest of God.r
[End Of Information]r
Looks like some things have changed in my Status Information. My HP dropped, and I now have a ‘Bleeding’ Status Condition. How bothersome.r
But, the most important change is the fact that I gained experience from killing this Demon. I’m just a little bit away from leveling up! Once I do, I should be able to get stronger!r
Thinking about it logically, there’s only so far that I can go in my wounded state. Plus, the Demons can sense me, especially now that I have the smell of blood. Running wasn’t really an option.r
“It’ll be more efficient if I could pick them off myself and use that opportunity to Level up!” I reasoned.r
I could hear screeching sounds and monster grunts around me. Some ascended the stairs, some came from various apartments, all drawn to the sound of screams and the smell of blood.r
“They’re coming!”r
With a nervous smile, I formulated my next plan. After my first kill, there can only be more to come!r