Chapter 96 – Infant Dragon.


    The first thing I did was activate the skill [ Speed LV4 ]. I was lucky since the skill had juste off cooldown. When it activated, I quickly distanced myself from the dragon that had suddenly appeared.


    Fortunately, the dragon wasn''t very tall.


    It let out a roar and began charging towards me, but I had already put enough distance between us. "It''s quite slow, slower than me. Even though it''s a level two monster, I can handle this."


    But I need to finish this before the effect of my skill wears off. I''m not sure I''ll be much faster than it once that happens.


    ''What''s its weakness? I can''t remember.''


    The dragon approached, and I began dodging its attacks. It kept trying to bite me, but I easily avoided its attacks. Taking advantage of my superior speed, I started shing at it.


    However, its defense was stronger than I had anticipated. Still, I managed to make some deep cuts in its body.


    Cuts appeared along its sides and even on its neck.


    <strong><em>ROOOAARR~~</em></strong>


    But the dragon didn''t falter and kept attacking me relentlessly.


    ''Magic?''


    I distanced myself and used fire magic. Instead of one powerful strike, Iunched quick attacks at it. It dodged most of them, but a few fireballs hit.


    Burn marks appeared on its body.


    Soon, I realized this would be much easier than I had initially thought.


    "Lightning Strike"


    With a quick movement, I dashed past the dragon. I plunged my dagger deep into its side and ripped through its flesh. This time, the wound was severe.


    The dragon roared in pain, and its eyes locked onto me with fury.


    I smiled at it and called it out. Even bleeding and in pain, the dragon charged at me. But as it got closer, I decided to test a new spell I had wanted to try for a while.


    I used [ Dark Magic ] to create a dark box around the dragon. But after just one attack with its fangs, the "box" began to crack. Seeing I couldn''t hold it much longer, I created sharp spears in the box''s walls.


    The spears pierced the dragon''s body all at once.


    Most of the wounds were shallow, but the spears that struck the wound I had made earlier prated deep into its body. The dragon writhed in agony for a few seconds before dying right there.


    When the dragon died, a new notification appeared.


    <strong>[ You have killed the lower floor boss! ]</strong>


    <strong>[ Bonus: +10 ]</strong>


    "So, the system gives me bonuses for that?"


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    With the dragon dead, I decided to sit and rest for a while. I know it''s dangerous, but I looked for a spot where I couldn''t be attacked from behind. I found arge rock and leaned against it.


    The mist grew thicker over time, but no monsters showed up to try anything. I managed to rest for a few minutes.


    "Should I continue? I wanted to kill a minotaur today, but they''re on much lower floors."


    And as I mentioned before, my water and food are running out.


    "I''ve been here for hours, and Hestia is probably waiting for me. I''m excited to see her. Hahaha."


    I startedughing out of the happiness I felt.


    I got up and sensed the presence of some monsters. But I used the [ Teleport ] skill and moved far away instantly.


    I began running to get out of here as fast as possible.


    "Next time, I''ll face a minotaur."


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    It took me quite some time to leave the dungeon.


    When I stepped outside, it was already getting dark. Yes, many hours had passed. When I''m inside that ce, I don''t even feel time passing, and that''s dangerous.


    After going to the guild and getting some money, I returned to the mansion with high expectations, but when I walked through the front door, Hestia wasn''t there to greet me. She must be in the bedroom.


    I drank a ss of water and headed to Hestia''s room, but an unpleasant smell reached my nose.


    "I need to take a bath."


    I''m smelling really bad. I had gotten really dirty inside the dungeon.


    I headed to my room, but when I opened the door, I was met with a very pleasant surprise.


    Hestia was lying on my bed, wearing a revealing, see-through outfit. She wasn''t wearing any underwear, so I could see her nipples and also… her private parts.


    Hestia covered her blushing face with her hands.


    "You finally arrived," she said. Hestia crossed her legs and then grabbed my pillow. She stood up and tried to cover her body.


    "Why are you so embarrassed now?" I asked.


    "I thought I wouldn''t feel shy, but I''m about to pass out..."


    "At least you''re honest." I moved closer to Hestia to hold her in my arms, but as I approached, she stepped back.


    "No! Before that, go to the bathroom. You stink."


    "Why don''t youe to the bath with me?"


    "Just go already!" Hestia pushed me towards the bathroom, and I could only sigh. Taking a bath with her would''ve been nice.


    Well, who cares? Hestia awaits me, so I must bathe quickly and get out!


    I took off my clothes and started filling the tub.


    Then, the bathroom door opened.


    "Excuse me."