The golem didn't feel pain so it didn't hesitate to attack again.
The sand golem's left arm grew very large and it swung its fist down like a hammer.
Lucas had to jump and roll to the side to avoid being crushed by it.
The golem summoned more sand spears from the ground to attack Lucas.
He quickly dodged them and rushed towards the golem.
Lucas put all his strength into his legs and thrusted his steel sword forward.
The sword pierced the golem's chest and destroyed the mana stone that acted as its heart.
You have defeated this gate's boss monster.
You have received 5000exp.
The boss monster will resurrect in 48 hours unless the gate core is destroyed.
'This is the first time that the gate core wasn't with the boss monster.'
'I hope one of the others will find it soon.'
And just then cracks started appearing in the sky.
Lucas chuckled.
'They really are dependable.'
Ghost had found the gate core on another side of the gate at the end.
You have cleared the Monster Desert Gate (D).
You have received a skill option card.
You have received a random skill upgrade card.
You have received 10 attribute points.
'Nice, those are good rewards. I never get tired of this.'
Lucas spawned outside and as always handed over the monster corpses to the logistics team.
***
On his was to the second monster desert gate Lucas decided to use his rewards.
But first he checked everyone's stats.
'No one leveled up, but I'm close to reaching level 16.'
'Let's distribute those 10 attribute points first.'
Strength: 60
Agility: 60
Stamina: 60
Senses: 53
Intelligence: 60~70
Attribute points: 10~0
'Good. I noticed that I need more mana. Not only for magic, but also to incorporate with sword attacks and other things.'
'Next reward is the random skill upgrade card.'
You have used the random skill upgrade card.
Sixth Sense (D) has been upgraded to Sixth Sense (C).
'Not bad. The skill is definitely useful for survival.'
Lucas then used his last reward.
You have used the skill option card.
You may choose one of the following skills.
- Camouflage (C)
- Sand Spear (C)
- Hand to Hand Combat (C)
'I don't need hand to hand combat so it's between the two other skills.'
'The sand spear skill can definitely add to my attack power and help in a difficult situation, but it uses mana.'
'The camouflage skills seems the most useful for keeping myself alive and ambushes, but Ghost already has it.'
'Shit this is difficult.'
'I pick the sand spear skill since I might not get the chance to acquire this skill again.'
You have chosen the Sand Spear (C) skill.
'Good thing that I increased my intelligence.'
***
Lucas soon entered the second gate and did the same thing there.
He was the one to fight the sand golem again, but it was much easier this time.
You have defeated the boss monster.
You have received 5000exp.
You have cleared the Monster Desert Gate (D).
You have received 10 attribute points.
'The rewards get worse each time I clear the same gate, but I feel that it's getting worse faster with D-rank gates now.'
'Are the rewards decreasing because I'm stronger and therefore the difficulty is less?'
***
Lucas headed to the Helios guild.
He discussed with his guild members on what to do next.
Before that he also checked his stats and saw that he leveled up.
He was now level 16 and had 17 attribute points. He could soon summon a new C-rank avatar.
Lucas told the others about his level.
They were all shocked and Leah said something.
"Guild master, I believe you are among the top awakened in the country. Maybe even the world."
"I heard that in our country there are a couple of people that are close to level 20. But since you share experience points with your summons you are definitely in the top."
Lucas replied.
"Hm I see, I didn't know that. I was looking down on our country it seems."
"I plan to enter the C-rank gate tonight and tomorrow we will recruit more awakened guild members."
The guild members in the conference room all responded.
"Understood guild master."
Yuto and Leah also reported that they earned millions from the monster corpses and had more than enough to expand their guild and more.
All new departments such as the research department and more were also settling in and started doing work.
Leah then suggested something.
"Guild master, I suggest we ask the association to sell us a gate and give us ownership. That way we have control over it and can use it to train new guild members."
Lucas responded.
"Excellent idea."
Lucas called the association branch head Schmid and successfully gained ownership over a F-rank goblin forest gate.
After that he decided to check on Ruben,Chima and Sarah.
He called them to his office and checked their stats.
Lucas was impressed when he saw the big improvement.
Name: Ruben Tavher
Class: Mage
Level: 10
Stats:
Strength: 23
Agility: 25
Stamina: 26
Senses: 23
Intelligence: 38
Unique Abilities: Mana Sense (A)
Skills: Mana Gathering (C), Spear Mastery (F), Mana Shield (D), Magic Knowledge (B)
'I knew he'd become a mage. He also got a magic knowledge skill and it's B-rank.'
'I think it's very different from my skill since he has the mage class.'
'His stats are also comparable to a E-rank monster, but with his skill they stand no chance one on one.'
'Next.'
Name: Sarah Minho
Class: Sword Master
Level: 13
Strength: 30
Agility: 38
Stamina: 34
Senses: 29
Intelligence: 13
'To think she reached this level with only hunting goblins. Her stats are also amazing.'
'Chima also has similar stats to Sarah and is level 12.'
Lucas then talked to them.
"From now on you guys will hunt in E-rank gates as a team."
"You will try your first one tonight since most monsters inside haven't respawned yet. Tomorrow we will recruit more members so I will need you here."
"The guild will undergo a big change soon."
They all responded.
"Understood guild master!"
Lucas chuckled.
"You can call me Lucas when we're alone."