Extra Pages: The Author's Odyssey

Skills, like in games, came in the form of Cards. That's why this place looked no different from a regular library.

Each Card had a different colour and represented the different affinity of the skill book ranging from, fire, water, earth, and so on.

Because I was not a mage, my mana capacity was fairly low. Choosing a skill that drained all the mana in my body would be extremely detrimental to me.

I needed a skill that shared some synergy with the Archery, my second Profession.

My eyes scanned the cards, searching for the perfect skill that would complement my Archery profession. I had to be cautious, though, as my limited mana capacity meant I needed a skill that wouldn't drain my energy too quickly.

Among the skill cards, I came across some truly remarkable options.

[ Flamestrike - F-rank Skill

Flamestrike was a skill imbued with the fiery power of elemental fire. It allowed the user to conjure and manipulate flames, creating devastating attacks. ]

[Frostbite] - F-rank Skill: The [Frostbite] skill card presented an icy blue hue, signifying its affinity with the element of frost. With this skill, the user could manipulate cold magic to freeze and slow down opponents. It allowed users to create freezing projectiles and, icy barriers, and even control the temperature around the user, providing both offensive and defensive capabilities.

[Whirlwind Shot] - G-rank Skill: The [Whirlwind Shot] skill was a refreshing green colour, representing its affinity with wind magic. This skill focused on enhancing my archery precision and speed.

"Wow"...

I said as I looked at the skill in front of me. To tell you the truth I want both of them but it has no use for me.

Among all of the skills, my eyes caught a G rank Skill.

As I perused the shelves of skill cards in the library-like room, each card's vibrant colours caught my attention. Each hue represented a different elemental affinity, ranging from fiery red to watery blue, earthy brown, and beyond. It was as if I had stepped into a vast treasure trove of knowledge and power.

My eyes scanned the cards, searching for the perfect skill that would complement my Archery profession. I had to be cautious, though, as my limited mana capacity meant I needed a skill that wouldn't drain my energy too quickly.

Among the skill cards, I came across some truly remarkable options. One in particular caught my eye with its intriguing potential.

The card read: **[Mana Eyes]** - *G-rank Skill*

[Mana Eyes] was a skill that offered unique benefits. It allowed the user to perceive the flow of mana in their surroundings. It also enhances user eyesight.

With this skill, I would gain the ability to see the invisible currents of energy, helping me anticipate magic attacks, detect hidden traps, and assess the strength of magical beings.

While it might not be the flashiest or most powerful skill available, [Mana Eyes] had a practicality that appealed to me. It would not only enhance my Archery but also provide a valuable advantage in various situations.

With a sense of satisfaction, I gently plucked the [Mana Eyes] card from the shelf and held it in my hand.

Although it was the only G-rank skill in the list, this skill, for me, was the most useful out of the three skills I picked. I just had this feeling that regardless of how powerful I became in the future, this skill would accompany me to the end.

End Of Flashback.

***

"Just follow me."

"Oh~ how reliable~"

Sunny placed his hand on my shoulder. Taking his hand off, I walked forward.

Things were pretty easy from that point.

I just had to walk, dodging what I could dodge and notifying Evelyn what I couldn't.

As Archer, She can also see in the dark but not as clearly as me.

She quickly shot arrows with lighting on them, killing the beast on the spot.

If the unavoidable enemy was an Orc, Isabella with fire magic took care of it, and if it was A meter Rat, Sunny took care of it.

Thanks to [ Mana Eyes ] I can see the flow of mana in the air. because Mana is everywhere No Monster could hide from in my field of vision.

In all of this time, I just warned them where the enemy was and walked or ran beside them.

Thanks to that I had plenty of mana left to use [ Mana Eyes ].

My stamina had increased thanks to working out, so there was no problem there.

As you all know my Stamina is one of my weaknesses, it's G rank.

But now it goes from G to F rank. Now I think I will break through to E rank.

Anyway, We managed to reach the large section of the labyrinth.

And what stood in front of us was a Goblin, wait a minute, not a goblin but a hoard of goblins

"1, 2, 3, 8,23, 39, and 50. 50 F rank Goblins. What should we do now?"

I asked others after I counted all of them with my [Mana's eyes].

The three of them stood beside me.

Evelyn was the one who first spoke.

"What should we do? Kill them, that's all."

And after her Isabella and Sunny also join in.

"Don't tell me you are scared after seeing this much number of them, Creppy Lucas."

This bitch, I should teach her a lesson.

Isabella Quickly picked up her wand and made fire double the size of me.

Maybe I should postpone the lesson for a bit.

"Finally it's time for real action."

I deactivated the Mana's eyes and took out my sword.

"You are right sunny, I also got bored just walking around here."

"Lucas, Sunny go we will support you from here," Evelyn said and took Arrow in her hand.

Without saying anything me and Sunny run to the hoard of goblins.

He took the left side and I took the right.

As the goblins closed in, their grotesque faces twisted into wicked grins, revealing sharp, yellowed teeth. The goblins were armed with crude weapons and wore tattered clothing, but their sheer numbers were overwhelming.

Lucas took a deep breath, his grip tightening on his sword's hilt. His first move was crucial. His sword sliced through the air, aiming for the closest Goblin's neck.

Sunny, on the other side, performed a swift horizontal sweep with his spear, knocking several Goblins off their feet. Their coordinated attack disrupted the Goblin formation momentarily.

Evelyn, taking advantage of the chaos, notched an arrow with magic and let it fly. Her arrow found its mark, piercing a Goblin's eye with deadly accuracy. The creature dropped with a screech.

BOOM-

Goblin's head explodes like a watermelon.

Isabella's agents were not to be underestimated.

"Fire magic- Giant Fireball."

She launched her attack on the centre, where Lucas and Sunny left a gap for Isabella.

BOOM-

-Shrik

-Gawk

-Ah

The sound of goblins and the smell of burnt flesh filled the air as the flames consumed them.

The remaining Goblins, although overwhelmed, were not about to give up. They lunged at Lucas and Sunny, their crude weapons slashing through the air.

Lucas skillfully parried their attacks, his movements graceful yet calculated. Sunny, fueled by his determination, met their strikes head-on.

Evelyn continued to provide ranged support, her arrows finding their way into the hearts and throats of Goblins. Her accuracy was unmatched, and every arrow she released took down another opponent.

The Goblins, once a daunting horde, were now thinning in numbers.

"It's so easy. " I said as I saw the number of goblins in front of me.

Can't believe that one month ago I was scared of fighting a rank beast.

Let's end this quickly.

Vertical slash... horizontal slash.... right slash...

I was humming the types of slashes as songs as I was seriously bored to fight them.

Thinking that I had played enough, I decided to end the fight.

Astral Dash.

Slice.

The Head of the Goblin rolled down.

With each Goblin we defeated, the path ahead became clearer. The teamwork between, Sunny, Evelyn, and Isabella proved to be a formidable force.

It was a brutal, chaotic dance of combat, but we fought with determination and skill.

As the last few Goblins fell, the labyrinth fell silent once more, Our enemies vanquished.

"Now this what I called a badass."

Sunny shouted as he lifted his spear in the air.

"Watch your word Suuny," Evelyn complained but there was a small smile on her face.

" I think it's time to count how many monsters we killed since I think the dungeon going to end any moment now."

Isabella said as she reminded others of the mission they got from Miss Lillian.

Sunny just sighed and took a look at his Ai Bracelet to see how many he had killed today.

The same goes for Evelyn and Isabella.

As for me, well I know that I had a few killed camper to others because I was busy navigating our way inside of Laybraith.

Even so, I take a look at my Ai Bracelet.

[ Lucas Darkhart. Member Of Team 7.

Assessment:- Kill F rank Monster inside of the dungeon.

Total Kill:- 20 Monsters

Type of Monster:- Goblin ]