A gust of ominous wind greeted my face as soon as I materialized on the tenth floor. The landscape was flat and stretched about five miles in diameter, surrounded by majestic cliffs. From a single sweeping glance, I knew this place was not for the faint of heart. Peering at the HUD, detailing the surrounding area, I noted that the size of the main goblin boss’s floor was tiny compared to the others, which were mostly the size of Hokkaido. The environment here resembled an arena, with a conspicuous throne positioned about three hundred yards away.
As my eyes gazed down, I noticed a large green circle, ten feet in diameter, painted on the ground. Suddenly, a holographic screen appeared before me.
The timer will begin as soon as you step off the circle. For the tenth-floor battle, you are allocated one hour to complete the fight. Failing to do so will teleport you back to the previous floor, with a retry becoming available after twenty-four hours. At any point during the battle, you can retreat by stepping back into the circle, teleporting you to the previous floor, with the same retry option available.
I steeled myself. “Well then, what are we waiting for? Let’s dance.”
Just as I prepared to step beyond the circle, another screen materialized, presenting additional details about the upcoming battle.
This level is ruled by the savage Goblin King Krag. Defeat him and conquer all floors under goblin rule. Beware of his two bodyguards, Mirella and Nirella, known as the twin vixens.
“Vixens?” I peered at the screen with intrigue. While I skimmed the information about Krag, my focus lingered on the details of Mirella and Nirella.
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Krag the Brutal: Level 65
Emerging from the shadowy depths of the Goblin Warrens, Krag the Brutal commands fear and respect due to his unparalleled strength and merciless tactics. His scarred body bears testimony to countless battles, each mark an emblem of his hard-won triumphs and a deterrent to challengers. Krag wields the ‘Crusher,’ a massive spiked club fashioned from the bones and sinews of fallen adversaries. Its sheer size and weight pulverizes armor and rends flesh effortlessly. In addition to his formidable physical attributes, Krag possesses nearly impenetrable skin, rendering him nigh invulnerable to conventional attacks. Moreover, he channels a frenzied berserker rage, augmenting his already formidable strength and agility to greater heights.
Mirella and Nirella, the Twin Vixens
Rising to prominence after a daring raid on a rival goblin tribe, Mirella and Nirella captured Krag the Brutal’s attention with their exceptional agility, cunning, and combat prowess. Impressed, Krag appointed them as personal bodyguards, a role that evolved into trusted advisors. Renowned in goblin society for their lethal combination of beauty and danger, Mirella and Nirella are skilled in deception and subterfuge, using their seductive charms to ensnare unsuspecting adversaries and gather valuable intelligence.
***
I grinned widely, anticipation sparking within me. With a steady gaze, I advanced toward the grand throne. As I approached within ten yards, Krag loomed large, seated imposingly upon it. Standing about ten feet tall, his massive, muscular frame rippled beneath green skin etched with scars from several battles. His armor, a matching shade of green, melded seamlessly with his formidable physique.
Krag’s long, spiky hair cascaded around his broad shoulders like a wild mane against the throne’s shadowy backdrop. A wide-mouthed grin revealed jagged teeth, evidence of his savage nature and predatory prowess. His piercing yellow eyes glinted with primal intelligence, belying his brutish appearance.
“Oh, a puny challenger!” he jeered.
Ignoring Krag’s taunt, I kept my focus on Mirella and Nirella, seated beside him. The vixens leaned against Krag’s massive arms, smiling at me with a lustful gaze.
“Ahem!” I cleared my throat. “Let’s leave the ladies out of our duel, shall we? I don’t like hitting women, especially when they look... so helpless and beautiful,” I suggested to Krag. The twins giggled at my remark.
I smiled widely, pleased with their reaction. The quest was to eliminate Krag, not his bodyguards. I planned to spare Mirella and Nirella’s lives and coax them into joining my party. My mind began to wander, imagining the adventures we would have—picnicking together, bathing in shallow ponds, lying on the same bed of grass at night, and sharing stories before cuddling. It was every high school boy’s dream.
I slurped back the drool and wiped my lips with my hand as Krag spoke again. “Of course, I don’t intend to ask my women for any help with my fight, puny human.”
My eyes narrowed suspiciously at the hulking goblin. How come I’ve got a feeling he is going to go back on his word?
Krag slowly stood up from his throne, picked up his weapon, and approached me. Meanwhile, Mirella and Nirella remained seated, watching the duel unfold like beautiful spectators should.
The battle began with a resounding clash. Krag swung his massive club with terrifying speed. I dodged, feeling the air whoosh past my ear as the club narrowly missed me and shattered the ground.
“That was close,” I thought, my heart pounding. But I kept my focus, quickly loading a hiishi into my SlingBam.
I aimed and fired. The projectile struck Krag in the chest, exploding on impact.
“How about that?” I grinned widely.
The flames engulfed Krag, but the goblin king merely roared, his leathery skin absorbing much of the damage.
“How much is his total HP?” I wondered, gritting my teeth as I watched Krag retaliate, charging at me with surprising speed. I rolled to the side, narrowly avoiding another devastating swing from his weapon. As I came up from the roll, I loaded another hiishi and fired again, aiming for Krag’s legs this time. The explosion staggered Krag, but only for a moment. I knew I had to keep moving.
I sprinted around the area, using the terrain to my advantage, dodging and weaving as Krag chased me, swinging his spiked club with relentless fury. I took quick, precise shots with my SlingBam, each hiishi causing minor explosions that chipped away at Krag’s defenses.
Kragg’s rage increased. His eyes glowed with a feral light as he entered his berserker state.
Oh shoot! I began to panic, seeing Kragg’s new countenance. The goblin king started to move faster, his swings more powerful. I barely had time to react as his spiked club came down again, the impact sending shockwaves through the ground and causing me to lose my footing.
As I scrambled to my feet, Krag was already upon me. My mind raced. I needed a new strategy. I quickly scanned my surroundings, spotting a large boulder nearby. An idea formed in my mind.
I dashed toward the boulder, Krag hot on my heels. Reaching the boulder, I used it as cover and took a deep breath, fortifying myself for the next move. As Krag rounded the boulder, I sprang into action. I fired my hiishi in rapid succession, aiming for Krag’s head. The explosions created a blinding flash and a deafening roar. Krag stumbled, disoriented by the assault.
Seizing the opportunity, I sprinted forward, closing the distance between us. I jumped onto Krag, using my special skill ‘leap’ to climb up his massive frame. Krag roared in fury, trying to shake me off, but I held on, positioning myself on Krag’s shoulders.
“Sayonara, sucker!” I yelled, triumphantly.
With one final effort, I pressed the front end of my SlingBam directly against Krag’s head and fired. The explosion sent me flying backward, but it also brought Krag to his knees. The goblin king’s roar turned into a groan of pain as he collapsed to the ground.
Badly wounded, Krag lay there, struggling to rise. I aimed my SlingBam at his face, ready to deliver the final blow. But before I could act, Mirella and Nirella suddenly appeared at my sides, clasping my arms firmly.
“You are so strong, young human,” Mirella said with a lascivious smile. She and Nirella then began to rub their busty chests against my arms.
My face turned red from the soft touch and warm comfort that I had sorely missed.
“You bet... I am,” I replied, taking a gulp.
“Do you want to play with us then, mighty warrior?” Nirella asked in a frisky tone.
“I wouldn’t miss it for the world,” I answered eagerly, my cheeks growing redder with excitement.
Mirella and Nirella nodded at each other, slowly stretching my arms apart until I stood like a human cross.
“Ladies, what are you doing?” I asked, grinning and glancing from side to side, still not realizing their actions.
“Playing with you,” they replied simultaneously.
At that instant, Krag stood up and looked at me. “Having fun, puny brat?” he asked with a malicious grin.
My jaw dropped. How the heck did this dude get up after all those injuries?
Kragg raised his spiked club and swiftly brought it down onto my head.
“Ackkkk!” I yelled as the menacing weapon descended on me. “You bitches!” Everything went black before the familiar system failure message appeared in my vision.
SYSTEM FAILURE! SYSTEM FAILURE! SYSTEM FAILURE!
Great, just great. Back to square one.
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