Extra Pages: The Author's Odyssey

12 Hours Left until the Exam ends.

Lucas and Sunny after having a good night's sleep, started hunting goblins again. But the number of monsters started to decrease the further they moved in the tunnel.

After a few more hours of walking, they finally saw some light in the distance.

"Is it the exit?"

Sunny exclaimed before increasing his speed and heading straight toward the light.

Seeing Sunny speeding up, Kucas who was beside him also increased his speed until they finally reached the source of light.

Sunny looked at the sight before him with narrowed eyes and Said,

"What is this place?"

In front of them was a large open area filled with stones of different sizes. At the far end of the open space, there was a huge cave where the light was coming from.

A Goblin warrior emitting the aura of (E) Rank was standing guard in front of the cave. That Goblin warrior looked just like the one they saw before entering the tunnel, only smaller in stature.

Holding an axe in one hand and a big shield in the other, the Goblin was continuously moving left and right, making it impossible for anyone to enter inside without getting spotted.

After taking a good look at the Goblin warrior Sunny mumbled under his breath,

"I wonder if we can kill it..."

He was only (F+) rank. On the other hand, the Goblin was emitting an aura of (E) Rank. Even though the only difference between them was two sub-ranks, the monsters were more powerful than humans. To defeat a monster of the same rank one needs to be a sub-rank higher than the monster.

As Suuny was still thinking about how to kill the Goblin warrior. Lucas said,

"This is a dungeon boss, sunny."

Sunny who was in deep thought turned toward me, after hearing what I said.

"How do you know that?"

"I just know."

Hearing my answer deep frown came to his face but I didn't care about it. This is a dungeon boss that Adrian has to kill but he can't do that now.

Because I'm here. We can't run away from him even if try, so the best option is just to kill him.

I turned to Sunny and said,

"Don't worry sunny, I'm already at [E-] rank and with two of us we can kill him easily."

Sunny just nodded his head gripped his spear rigin in his hands and started to run toward the goblin warrior.

The First one to attack was Nine, he swung his sword at the Goblin warrior from behind trying to catch it off guard.

As Sunny's spear clashed against the goblin warrior's shield, the creature's instincts proved sharp, deflecting the attack with a swift manoeuvre. The Goblin warrior, now fully aware of their presence, stood its ground, brandishing the axe menacingly.

I observed the situation, taking a deep breath to steady my focus. Sunny and I needed to coordinate our efforts to overcome the goblin's formidable defence.

Without hesitation, I activated [Celestial Parry sword art:-Luminous Riposte]. Luminous Glide granted me an ethereal grace, defying gravity with each step. The movement was seamless, allowing me to transition smoothly into the second movement, Stellar Stride.

With a burst of speed, I closed the distance between us and the Goblin warrior. My sword, guided by the celestial energy of the art, arced with precision. The ethereal grace of Luminous Glide enhanced my movements, making it seem as if I defied the laws of physics.

The blade of my sword danced through the air as I executed Stellar Stride. The goblin, focused on Sunny, struggled to react in time. The celestial energy imbued in the sword struck with enhanced force, aiming to exploit any opening in the goblin's defence.

-Whish! -Clang!

The sound of the blade meeting the goblin's armour echoed in the narrow space. The goblin warrior, momentarily stunned by the unexpected attack, staggered backwards. It provided Sunny with an opportunity to follow up on my assault.

Seizing the moment, Sunny unleashed another series of attacks, aiming for the weakened defence of the goblin. The combination of our coordinated efforts and the enhanced movements granted by the Celestial Parry sword art began to wear down the goblin's formidable defence.

The Goblin warrior, realizing the increasing threat, shifted its tactics, trying to fend off both of us simultaneously. However, our synergy and the unique techniques at our disposal allowed us to maintain the upper hand in the intense encounter.

The battle continued to unfold in the narrow passage, a dance of blades and calculated movements. Sunny and I worked in harmony, exploiting the weaknesses we discerned in the goblin's armour. As the goblin warrior struggled to withstand our onslaught, it became evident that our coordinated efforts were tipping the scales in our favour.

With each ethereal step and calculated strike, we pressed forward, determined to overcome the goblin warrior blocking our path.

As the goblin warrior struggled to recover from the onslaught, I seized the opportunity to deliver the decisive blow. My sword, infused with celestial energy, gleamed in the dim light of the dungeon as I executed the final strike.

With a swift and precise motion, I aimed for the weak point in the goblin warrior's armour. The blade descended with calculated force, guided by the celestial grace of Luminous Glide. The goblin, unable to defend against the precise attack, succumbed to the strike.

-Whish! -Thud!

The blade cut through the air, meeting its mark with lethal accuracy. The goblin warrior collapsed to the ground, its threat neutralized. The confined space of the tunnel echoed with the aftermath of the clash, marking our victory in the encounter.

As the celestial energy dissipated from my sword, I took a moment to catch my breath. The ethereal movements granted by the Celestial Parry sword art had proven invaluable in overcoming the goblin warrior's formidable defence. Sunny, too, took a step back, his spear at the ready.

"Sunny, good work. Teamwork made the difference," I commended, acknowledging our coordinated efforts.

Sunny nodded in agreement, a sense of satisfaction evident in his expression. The encounter tested our abilities, and our successful collaboration showcased the effectiveness of our combined strengths.

After resting for a few minutes Sunny said,

"Let's look for more Goblins to kill because, in another few hours, we are going to be teleported out from the dungeon."

I just nodded my head. Afterwards, both of us started walking toward the opening they entered from, because even after looking around for a while we didn't find another path inside the huge dane.