The Infernal Labyrinth portal shimmered as Shiva stepped inside, his skeletons rattling softly behind him. The molten air and sulfur stench made the dungeon feel alive, like a breathing, hostile entity.
SYSTEM PANEL:
Name: Shiva
Class: Necromancer
Level: 12
XP: 0 / 250
Units:
- Skeleton Warrior x5 (Bone Sword)
Undead Space Capacity: 0 / 20 (Locked)
The chamber opened, and Shiva froze for a brief moment. 30 Shadow Wolves, 10 Flame Crawlers, 10 Night Stalkers, and a towering Hellhound boss emerged simultaneously. Their combined presence radiated danger, even though their levels were 10–15.
Shiva's skeletons immediately split into offensive and defensive formations, covering flanks, intercepting attacks, and ensuring the boss could not charge freely. Lava splashed under the monsters' feet, shadows twisting around them.
The battle began.
One Shadow Wolf lunged at Skeleton B. Shiva commanded Skeleton C to intercept while he slashed at the wolf's flank. Flame Crawlers swarmed next, claws ripping through molten stone. Skeletons maintained perfect spacing, while Shiva Shadow Stepped behind the boss, cutting through its defenses with Bone Sword Precision.
The boss Hellhound roared, fire lashing out in all directions. Shiva's skeletons formed a protective circle, absorbing the hits while he analyzed openings. With careful timing, he struck the boss's weak point, and it staggered.
The swarm pressed on relentlessly, but Shiva's coordination never faltered. Every strike, every block, every flanking movement was flawless. Slowly, wave after wave of regular monsters fell, and finally, the Hellhound boss collapsed in a thunderous crash.
SYSTEM UPDATE:
Wave Completed
XP Gained: 250
Level Progress: 12 → 13
The dungeon fell silent. Shiva's skeletons rattled softly, intact and fully coordinated. One wave had been enough to grant him a full level, but the real achievement was in perfect control over his army against overwhelming numbers and a powerful boss.
SYSTEM PANEL:
Level: 13
XP: 0 / 275
Units:
- Skeleton Warrior x5 (Bone Sword)
Undead Space Capacity: 0 / 20 (Locked)
Shiva exhaled. Each dungeon wave would grow tougher, but this first Hell-level wave had taught him patience, strategy, and the strength of his command. He could feel the army becoming sharper, more disciplined… and he knew the slow climb toward Undead Space at level 20 had truly begun.
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