[100th Floor—Boss Room]
[Fafnir—RankS++—Dragon of Greed]
The Chamber stretched endlessly,vast as a stadium.Black stone walls looked high over my head,rivers of molten gold curving beneath jagged obsidian bridges.The air pressed hard against my lungs.The suffocatingly hot and tinged metalic tang of melting gold wind covered the entire chamber.
At the centre of it all layed,Fafnir, Dragon of Greed.
His scales glimmered like molten gold,wings spread so wide they swallowed the roof of the chamber.Every Exhale scorched the room as blistering waves of hot wind rolled outward.A lazy flick of his tail was enough for a mountain of gold coins and treasure to collapse.
I adjusted my mic, my voice was steady despite the sweat already clinging my forehead.
"Chat",I said while my eyes never leaving the beast ."You're probably wondering what the hell I'm doing here,right?"
[STREAM CHAT]
[SoulEater99]:Bro... Is this a suicide speedrun or What?
[PixiePlays]:Yujeo, please!! You're gonna die if you try this!!
[Golden hand]: That's Fafnir,right? That's an endgame Boss!
[Admin]:Remainder!Death here means that you lose 50% of your Ascendent Credits.
[ClownFiesta]:That wallet finna file for bankruptcy.
I let out a calm yet controlled soft chuckle.
"Chat Relax.Trust me, I've got this"
[You have entered the 100th Floor Boss Chamber]
[Boss:Fafnir,Dragon of Greed{Rank:S++}]
[Recommended Team Size:72]
[Survival Rate:0.03%]
Seventy-two recommended and me? Solo.
Not because I'm some overpowered protagonist like Kim Dokja, the Oldest Dream. But,because I actually know how to play this game.
[STREAM CHAT]
[DeathByCurry]: Seventy-two recommended and my guy said " nah,I'm good."
[PocketMonke]:Yufeo unlocked the DLC the rest of us didn't get.
[LilyOfTheLake]:Bro, is he actually insane or a low-key genius?
The fafnir's Eyes opened.His eyes were like pits of black flame that looked directly into my very soul.My hand brushed the hilt of my Blade,but I didn't draw it.
I couldn't help but smile as I began to speak.
"Don't move... and die without a fuss,Or...!"
My Black gloves flared with blue violent light igniting the entire chamber itself with it's glow.
[Skill:{Manifestation}has been activated]
"Prepare yourself... to face my wraith!"
[STREAM CHAT]
[xXEdgeLordXx]:Bro... What is he saying right now?
[JellyFishy]:Bro... wait... is he actually trying to threaten an S++ Dragon?LMAO,this guy's insane.
[KumaBear]:The sheer audacity of this guy...
[Admin]:Totally Friendly Reminder: messing with the floor boss cancels any refund requests. Don't say we didn't warn you.
[Skill:{Dragon's Oath}has been activated]
[Success Rate:7%]
[Failure Penalty: Immediate Aggro]
Seven percent,huh... Most players would laugh at those odds.And me?
I don't care about odds.I play for control and right now...
I've got it.
Soon, the ground trembled as Fafnir lowered his head towards me,his maw opening to reveal obsidian blades of teeth.
[Skill:{Telepathy}has been activated]
"Do you hear yourself?"The voice snapped inside my head."An Insect like you, talking about my death in my presence at that?!"
My grin grew wider.
"No",I muttured as I leaned closer to the mic."I'm not daring.I'm just spelling out your ending."
[STREAM CHAT]
[Bloodhound87]:Bro, that line just knocked me out.What the hell?
[MikuFan]:Man,this is the best thing I've ever seen in a while.
[SystemCrash]:Bro's put here beating a dragon with nothing but his his mouth.
Fafnir opened his mouth and let out a terrifying roar.
[Skill:{Dragon's Roar}has been activated]
Fafnir's roar shook the entire chamber,the mountain of cursed gold fell down as Fafnir's mouth reopened and a blinding light came out.
[Skill:{Dragon's Breath}has been activated]
A surging beam of fire came towards me like a cargo train and the heat was so bad I thought my bones would turn into miso soup.
[STREAM CHAT]
[xXEdgeLordXx]:Nope.Not happening.Not happening Today.
[PixiePlays]:Move!Hurry,Yujeo!
[DeathByCurry]:Well... guess this is how it ends.
[KumaBear]:Nahhh, that's GG.He's done for real.
I didn't move .The flames came closer and I forced myself to breathe slow yet steady.
"They don't call me the Emperor of Hardcore for nothing."My smirk widened with pure arrogance.
[Artifact:
[Fire resistance is active]
[Your immune to fire and anything related to fire]
[Item Details]
Item:Pheonix's Pendent.
Rank:S.
Grade:Mythic.
Status:Pyro.
Type:Artifact.
Description:The Artifact grants complete immunity to Pyro and Pyro-related effects. Increases the wearer's damage output, maximum health, and mastery over elemental effects. According to legend, the pendant holds the power to revive its wearer up to five times.
I extended my hand towards Fafnir as violent blue light surged around my hand swirling into sparks that shaped into a massive red claymore ,piece-by-piece.Faint white runes pulsed along it ,breathing with power and stench of blood.
[Skill:{Manifestation}has been activated]
My old Blade flickered out of existence with a soft chime entering my inventory.
[Item:The Lost Blade has been stored]
[Item:Balmung,The Dragon-Slaying Sword has been manifested]
[Item Details]
Item:Balmung.
Rank:SS+.
Grade:Mythic.
Status:Replica.
Type:Claymore.
Description:A flawless replica of Siegfried's legendary blade.It is a mere mimicry of the blade forged by Wayland, the Smith.
Item Skills:
1.Dragonslayer's Oath:Enhances all stats by 300% against dragon-types.
2.Dragonslayer's Grace: Enhances all stats for one day after killing a dragon.
3.Siegfried's Blessing: Immunity to Dragon Fear and other fear embodying attacks.Grants resistance to Dragon's attacks.
[Item Skill:{Dragonslayer's Oath}has been activated]
[All stats have been enhanced by 300%]
[STREAM CHAT]
[xXEdgeLordXx]:Did he just pull Balmung???
[GoldenHand]:Bro, even if it's a replica that's busted as hell.
[SoulEater99]:300% stat boost??? Bro that should be illegal,right?
[Admin]:Remainder:Only One Balmung exists per server.
[PixiePlays]:This is exactly why he's called the Emperor of Hardcore!
Balmung's violent red aura shimmered causing the surrounding flames to bend and disperse.
Through the curtain of fire, I caught Fafnir's black-red eyes narrowing.Those eyes of his were filled with raw disbelief.
"Impossible... that blade should not exist in this realm...", Fafnir Muttered as his gaze faltered.
I rested Balmung casually against my shoulder as the surrounding flames danced around me.
"Looks like you didn't read the patch notes," I said, tightening my grip as I prepared to strike Fafnir.
The stone floor cracked as I launched myself towards Fafnir.My surroundings blurred as I looked directly into the computer screen.
The surrounding flames and Gold passed by me as I closed the distance.
[Skill:{Hell's Judgement}(Lvl-10)has been activated]
[Sub-skill:{Sinscourge} has been activated]
Balmung ignited with black flames, heat trailing off like a comet of black fire.
The rivers of molten gold spread across Fafnir's Scales as it braced itself against Balmung.
Though,it didn't matter.
Everything around me slowed as my focus narrowed to a single point in my line of sight.
[STREAM CHAT]
[Bloodhound87]:No way, he's charging at Fafnir head-on!
[ClownFiesta]:Bro's swinging like he's handling taxes and Fafnir together!
[LilyOfTheLake]:History is being made and we're here for it!
[KumaBear]:To hell with history, just watch this!
"Yep! Let's make History together Guys..."I whispered.
With every ounce of strength I Swinged.
The Swing released a wave of black flames towards Fafnir as it cut through the surrounding flames and touched his scales.
BOOOOM!!!
The Impact was powerful enough to send me hurling back,my shoes skidding across the molten stone floor.Fafnir left out a shrieking scream deeper than the sound of thunder.
[Artifact:
[Dragon's Scream has been nullified]
Gold Dust fell from the roof above due to Fafnir's Childlike Scream,He's such a crybaby.
[Item Details]
Item:Soundsheild Earpiece.
Rank:A+.
Grade:Mystic.
Status:Anemo.
Type:Artifact.
Description:The Soundsheild Earpiece shields its wearer from overwhelming noise, granting strong resistance to loud and piercing sounds. While protecting the ears, it heightens the wearer's senses, enhancing both hearing and smell. The artifact also strengthens the body and mind, increasing Elemental Mastery, Agility, Stamina Consumption efficiency, and maximum Health, making the wearer sharper, faster, and more resilient in the face of danger.
[Damage Inflicted:9.7%]
[Fafnir's HP:90.3%]
Ninety Out of a Hundred,Huh...? Well,Not Bad.
[STREAM CHAT]
[SoulEater99]: Bro just knocked 10% of its health down!
[GoldenHand]:Bro hit him like the DPS of an entire raid team combined.
[ClownFiesta]:Man straight up soloed the boss like a pro speedrunner!
[Donation: $50 from xXEdgeLordXx]: Do it for the culture, bro!
I steadied my breath. My arms tingled with strain, the balmung's weight dragging at me like it wasn't done taking its toll.
Fafnir's eyes glowed yellow as molten rivers of gold crawled across his body.His wings rolled up extending as they sent away a gale that blasted away the surrounding gold into the air like fragments of an explosive.
[Skill:{Auric Cascade}has been activated]
The roof above shattered as debris fell and meteors of liquid molten gold fell from the sky rained down exploding on contact with the ground.
[To be Continued...]
[End of Chapter 1: Against Impossible Odds]