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Never Meant to Die on My Knees
Alex walked forward with a resolve that felt different — heavier, sharper, undeniable.For weeks he had hoarded his stolen stat points, refusing to use them. He had told himself that restraint would sharpen him, that limiting his power would refine his reflexes through necessity. Growth through hardship. Discipline through deprivation.But this was no longer a training ground.With a quiet exhale, Alex summoned the system interface and distributed the points evenly—strength, agility, mana—before deliberately tipping the balance toward stamina. Survival in prolonged combat would demand endurance more than explosive bursts.He added the final two unallocated points to stamina.A soft chime echoed in his mind.[Level: 39][Strength: 57][Agility: 56][Stamina: 66][Mana: 56][Shadow Energy: 39]A cool blue radiance enveloped his body.He took his first step.The ground beneath his boot cracked faintly, dust spiraling outward as though pushed by invisible pressure.The second step followe
When the weak stop running
As Alex kicked off into the air, a spear tore toward him, spinning with lethal force.His hand moved without hesitation. A dagger slipped from his coat, mana flooding into its steel until faint veins of light traced along its edge. He flicked his wrist.The dagger collided midair.The spear shattered into splinters that rained down like broken teeth.Alex descended through the debris and, before his boots even touched the earth, his scythe swept in a clean arc. A troll's head separated from its neck, its massive body collapsing in a quake of dust and blood.Trolls were four times the size of men. Thick-boned. Dense muscle. Built to endure.Which meant their legs were their weakness.Alex pivoted low.Two dark flashes.Both trolls howled as their legs were severed at the knee. They crashed down violently, shaking the ground. Alex sprinted forward, boots striking falling flesh, climbing their bodies with ruthless efficiency. One neck fell. Then the next—An axe roared toward him.Alex t
Harvest in the night
He entered the first building—a crude structure of stone, mud, and bark.Two trolls were inside, hunched over a wooden table, speaking in guttural tones.One suddenly froze.Its nose twitched.It turned toward Alex's position.Alex did not move.The troll stepped forward cautiously, sniffing again.Seeing nothing, it turned back——just in time to see both of its companions collapse.Their heads slid cleanly from their shoulders.For a split second, confusion clouded its face.Then realization.It inhaled to scream—A black arc flashed through the air.The scythe is carved from neck to torso in one merciless sweep. Bone cracked. Flesh split. Blood exploded against the wall in a violent spray.The body separated into two uneven halves before crashing to the ground with a wet thud.Alex exhaled slowly."That was close."Blood dripped from the scythe's blade. He wiped his face with the back of his hand, streaking crimson across his cheek."If it had called out, I would've been forced to r
The Hunt begins
The next day came as Alex walked in the same city path once again, went to a slightly bigger shop called weapon attic. The shop was larger than most, its walls lined with blades, shields, and enchanted trinkets. The air smelled faintly of oil and steel.A woman dressed in black approached him, her posture straight and professional."Welcome to Weapon Attic. What can I assist you with?""I need daggers," Alex replied calmly. "Durable ones. And stamina potions. As many as you can provide."Her eyes flickered with mild curiosity, but she asked no questions.He did not need health potions.Nebula Healing restored his injuries automatically.But it drained stamina each time it activated.Lysandra once carried the same passive skill.But she had fought from the rear.He fought at the front.The difference was everything.He selected sixty reinforced daggers, each granting a modest increase in damage but, more importantly, built to endure extended combat. They would suffice—for now.As the t
Resolve by sunset
The Fourth Floor did not feel like part of a tower.It felt like a world.The streets were alive with sound—voices layered over one another in different languages, laughter bursting from tavern doors, merchants shouting prices over the clang of hammer against steel. Beastmen stood beside humans without hesitation. Lizardfolk displayed polished monster cores that shimmered faintly in the sunlight. Even a pair of dwarves argued passionately over the quality of a blade.Alex moved through them like a shadow.He stopped at a small fruit stall tucked between a spice merchant and a potion vendor. The stall was run by a beastwoman with soft white ears that twitched whenever someone approached. A long white tail swayed gently behind her dress as she arranged polished red apples into careful rows."Three bronze coins," she said with a polite smile.Alex opened his inventory. Six bronze coins materialized in his palm, catching the light briefly before he handed them over. She passed him two app
Poison, Rewards, and a Fading Smile
Alex led the way as the trio stepped into the maze. The stone walls closed in around them, twisting endlessly in all directions. Jack adjusted his armor again and again, the metallic clinks betraying his nerves, while Elene gripped her staff so tightly her knuckles had turned pale.Alex glanced back and noticed their tension."Don't worry," he said calmly. "If we stick to the plan we discussed earlier, this floor will be manageable."Both of them nodded, though their expressions remained stiff as they moved deeper into the maze.Earlier — During the briefingAlex had laid everything out plainly."This floor has a strict rule," he explained. "All three members must reach the end of the maze together. If even one person dies, the entire team is forced to restart."Jack and Elene exchanged uneasy glances."That's why most parties fail here," Alex continued. "The maze is divided into three sections. The first is filled with traps. The second is absolute darkness. And the third…" His expre
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