Somewhere in the Great Elroe Labyrinth, a sleepy-eyed little lizard climbed up from the moss, letting out a yawn.
“Strange…”
It shook its little head.
“I feel like I slept exceptionally soundly last night…”
“I even forgot to activate my detection and vigilance skills.”
“Ugh, that’s way too dangerous…”
…
*Sigh*, after several days of magic special training,
I’ve come to a single conclusion, and that is…
my magical talent is really
SUPER!
TRASH!
Putting all the underlying issues aside, the only things I can barely squeeze out right now are ordinary [Soil Magic] and [Shadow Magic].
These two are merely lower-tier skills of [Earth Magic] and [Dark Magic], so their power is naturally nothing to write home about.
Of course, I’m not relying on them to be of much use in actual combat anyway.
As for the other magic…
I also tried to construct [Spatial Magic], and that one gave me zero reaction whatsoever.
[Healing Magic]…
I haven’t had a chance to test it yet, so we’ll leave that for later~
Tsk, what a headache…
Could it be because my current base stats are too low?
If I boost all my numerical values, maybe the situation will improve a lot.
Let’s hope so…
Alright!
Then it’s settled!
“Little Lizard’s Training Plan” Plus Version is officially launched!
Today, I’ll survive gracefully in the Great Labyrinth once again!
Oh?
Right, right!
With a sudden thought,
I pulled up the [Appraisal] panel.
[Small Elroe Basilisk]
[LV.07 Name: Little Lizard]
[HP: 135/135 (Green)]
[MP: 108/108 (Blue)]
[SP: 143/143 (Yellow) 39/143 (Red)]
As you can see,
Lord [Appraisal] has also leveled up to Level 4!
Now I can check my status anytime, anywhere!
Hmm…
I stared at the “LV.07” on the panel, blinking my eyes.
Looks like my level is about to break through the Level 10 benchmark real soon…
When the time comes, what kind of evolution options will there be for me to choose from?
It really makes a lizard look forward to it…
…
Hiding my presence as much as possible,
I darted back and forth between the various passages of the labyrinth, searching for suitable targets.
It’s all thanks to Lord [Memory]!
I’ve already memorized the map of this section of the labyrinth firmly in my mind, knowing it as intimately as my own home~
…
Hmm…?
This is really weird.
Why are there so few low-tier monsters around lately…
Originally, the EXP that could be plundered from these guys was already pretty meager, and now their numbers aren’t even working in my favor.
This is super bad for the smooth execution of my leveling plan…
I stopped in my tracks, leaning against the wall as I pondered.
Not even being able to gain a single level over several days, this really troubles a lizard.
Ooh,
I narrowed my eyes.
Or else…
should I go explore even more of the labyrinth’s other areas?
That way, I’ll definitely encounter even more EXP…
oh no, monsters!
What a great idea~
Slashing monsters, gaining levels~
Slashing monsters, gaining levels~
And so, carrying my aspirations for evolution,
I marched toward unknown territory with light, nimble steps.
…
Yay!
Took care of another one~
As my figure leaped out from the darkness, where my claw tips sliced through the air, a sluggish Elroe Ferect was instantly chopped into several pieces!
*Splat!*
The mangled chunks of meat scattered onto the ground, the tentacles on them still squirming frantically.
Ugh…
Even though this type of monster is super easy to hunt down, it’s also true that it tastes horribly gross…
Plus, it even carries a paralysis attribute…
Despite complaining like this, I still dutifully crouched on the ground and started munching away.
*Chew chew…*
«Proficiency reached a certain level.
Skill [Paralysis Resistance LV.3] leveled up to [Paralysis Resistance LV.4].»
Hmm?
Leveled…
up…
again…?
I forced myself to swallow the stuff stuffed in my mouth down into my stomach.
*Hss*, my mouth feels so numb…
Whatever, whatever.
I’ll just pretend I’m eating peppercorns…
*Rumble…*
*Rumble…*
An uncommonly heavy set of footsteps echoed from not far behind me.
I instantly turned around on high alert, swiftly preparing myself for battle.
This massive frame…
It’s definitely mo ordinary monster!
Just then, an ape monster with a duck-like head and abnormally developed forelimbs appeared at the corner of the labyrinth corridor.
I muttered under my breath.
There were barely any descriptions of this monster in the original story, only having its name mentioned briefly in the early stages, so I’m not clear on any of its specific traits…
Which means, my proud information advantage is completely useless this time…
Shoot, looks like the situation is a bit tricky…
Right at this moment, that monster also spotted a little lizard over on the other side.
Letting out continuous low growls, it charged over with an imposing aura.
Not good, Appraisal!
[Huge Elroe Anogratch LV.03]
[Stat Appraisal Failed]
The reason I only used Appraisal now is because I know this skill applies a taunt-like effect to the appraised enemy, which is why I didn’t dare use it rashly when facing a powerful Anogratch.
And since it had already locked onto me as its target, a fierce battle was already inevitable.
However, the result of the Appraisal made me feel even more hopeless.
Judging by its name, this Anogratch individual has probably completed an evolution once already.
What’s even worse is my luck was terrible, failing to appraise its base stats.
Without knowing the stat gap between us, it’ll only make the upcoming battle even harder.
I crouched low on the ground, my tail behind me tensing up unconsciously out of nervousness.
I swallowed a mouthful of spit, staring dead straight at the figure of the Anogratch ahead.
The distance between us grew closer and closer…
…
Here it comes!!
Once the opponent drew close,
I took the initiative using my speed advantage, turning to spring onto the wall to my side and front, then kicking off to vault violently toward the Anogratch!
[Petrifying Evil Eye]!
I activated the petrification skill simultaneously while thrusting forward.
Because after multiple rounds of actual combat,
I discovered that this method could greatly uncrease the Evil Eye’s hit rate, and even if it failed, I could still use my sharp claws to make up for any mistake!
How are you gonna handle this!
After a few thoughts flashed through my mind at lightning speed, something that shocked this lizard happened.
Facing the petrification skill, the Anogratch in front of me didn’t scramble to dodge like other low-tier monsters.
Instead, it actually surged forward to boost its speed even further to interrupt my skill!
What?!
Staring at the fist enlarging rapidly before my eyes, I hurriedly cut off the skill casting, swiftly crossing both claws in front of my chest to protect myself.
Damn it!
To think…
I’m the one who ended up on the defensive in the end!
Looks like I have to take this hit head-on!!
Before a single breath could pass, I felt a tremendous force transmit from where my two forelimbs crossed.
Accompanied by the crisp sound of snapping bones, I flew backward like a kite with a broken string, slamming heavily onto the ground.
A metallic rust taste instantly flooded my mouth.
“Gah…”
I vomited a mouthful of blood violently.
But before I even had time to care about the pain all over my body, I tried to crawl up from the ground while trembling, only to find that the right forelimb I had used to block just now was fractured, now hanging off my body like a tattered rag doll.
Accompanied by my labored, rapid breathing, the figure in front of me drew closer and closer.
*Huff*…
…
I let my guard down…