Dungeon Diver: Stealing a Monster's Power

Chapter 26

"We can't venture in too far yet. This dungeon gets much more difficult the closer we get to the boss room. I recommend we stay within 500m or so from this entrance portal today."

I looked at her curiously but nodded in agreement.

"Alright. You know best."

We slowly walked forward into the cave. The ground was hard and wet. The cave was filled with an eerie silence with an occasional drop of water from some unknown water source.

There were occasional small rock mounds and stalagmites that we had to navigate around. I couldn't shake the feeling we were being watched...

*Click *Click *Click

"Whoooooshhhhh"

I heard a series of odd clicking sounds and a dark figure soar passed me from the corner of my eye way too close for comfort.

I turned with my blade pointed in its general direction and scanned the room. I saw nothing... Abby yelled.

"Our first Bat Monster appeared!!! I'll let you fight it, I'm here if you need help."

I nodded in agreement while frantically scanning my surroundings to find this so called "Bat Monster".

*Click *Click *Click

"Whooooosh"

"Aaaaghhhhh! Where did that come from!?"

The dark shadow flew passed me again, this time slashing my torso with something sharp. It wasn't a bad wound, but it sure was annoying.

A few drops of my blood hit the cave floor.

*Drip *Drip *Drip

*Click *Click *Click

"Whoooooosh"

"Aghhhhhh! Again!?"

Another small slash to my abdomen. Blood started dripping faster. I quickly checked my status, my HP had fell to 475/570.

I can't see my opponent. This is the first time a monster has had a significant speed and agility advantage on me. What can I do..?

*Click *Click *Click

"Whoooooosh"

I fell back receiving another small slash to my ribs. This thing, whatever it is... it's not dumb. I need to find its location, and fast! It's clearly weaker than me, I just need to get a clean shot or two on it.

*Click *Click *Click

"Whoooooosh"

"Agghhhhhh where are you????"

Another hit. I need to think of something fast.

*Click *Click *Click

I got it... fire can fight this cave up in a second. On the third click I ignited into a fiery ball of flames.

"CRUAAAAAAA"

I heard an odd cry but didn't see anything.

"It flew away this quickly?! To where??"

I kept my flames ignited lighting the cave up all around me about 10m in diameter. There wasn't a single enemy in sight.

This monster is smarter than I thought, it avoids me when I use magic that could hurt it. I guess D Class dungeons are on another level than what I'm used to.

I was burning through MP at an alarming rate. After about 20 seconds I let my flames die down. My MP dropped to 370/570.

The moment the cave became dark I heard that damn clicking again.