Master of the sword.

Now that he could see the Stone Golem up close, Bruce couldn't help but frown a little while watching the face of the creature. Unlike most golems of games, he knew that one had a face detailed enough to make Bruce see the anger in its dark eyes.

When the beast saw the two figures running toward itself, it slowed down and moved its arms to smash them. The footing of the beast had been weakened by the jets of water, so it was necessary for it to recover its balance and attack with all its might.

Bruce and Diane didn't have to talk; they had already decided what they would do. Bruce would take the left side, while Diane would take the right side. That way, the beast will be able to deploy only half of its attention toward each other. In case it tries to focus only on a single foe, the other will have the opportunity to attack the exposed monster.

After moving to the sides, Bruce and Diane saw the beast hesitating in choosing a target. As if choosing the smallest one was the right choice, the Stone Golem raised both of its arms to smash Bruce.

"Son of a bitch… are you underestimating me?" Bruce clenched his teeth in annoyance.

For a second, his bot blood made Bruce try to block the attack head-on. Jumping backward was dangerous since he wasn't skilled enough. Still, before the beast could finish the movement, the creature stopped midway. Bruce looked to the side only to see Diane stabbing her sword at the back side of one of the beast's legs. Thanks to the drenched body of the creature, her sword pierced pretty deeply, and the beast flinched.

Stone Golem – Lv 05

HP: 45/155

MP: 33/33

SP: 125/125

"I guess this will do…" Bruce smirked.

When the monster turned around to see what had happened, Bruce attacked the monster's back with all his might using his buckler. After a second, he stabbed the monster's back with all his might. His first attack made the monster lose two points of HP, but the other made the creature lose eight points. The beast wasn't nearly as sturdy as he thought it would be, so it was time to go all out and finish things as fast as possible.

"Diane! Run around the monster and do that again!" Bruce shouted.

Diane quickly understood what Bruce had planned, and she didn't waste time and followed his instructions. The Stone Golem was powerful, perhaps that strategy wouldn't work if the enemy weren't damaged, but right now, it will work.

The beast looked to the sides and then saw Bruce and Diane running around itself. The monster couldn't understand what was going on, so it tried to attack Bruce again. He was the small one, so he was probably the easiest to kill. However, when the beast focused its attention on him, Diane charged and attacked the monster's back again. The beast was stupid enough to focus his vision on Diane once again, and that gave room for Bruce to attack. Unfortunately, the monster got tired of that. The Stone Golem raised both arms toward the sky and then let it fall on the ground. The impact had been so powerful that the shockwave forcefully made Bruce and Diane to jump.

For some reason, when they fell, they lost the strength in their legs and immediately fell on their butts. They fell out of the monster's range, but the golem quickly approached them to smash both at the same time. Bruce and Diane tried to forcefully recover the strength in their legs, but the best they could do was to keep a lowered stance. Without any other choice, they raised their shields and prepared to attack. However, in the next moment, something passed by them and attacked the monster who was wide open and about to crush them: it was Chris.

Chris jumped and attempted to attack the monster's head, but he didn't reach it. His sword pierced the chest of the creature, and that had been enough to stop the attack. However, Chris didn't stop there. Using his weight, he made his sword go down the monster's body all the way to its belly until his legs finally touched the ground again. The creature trembled since it was suffering damage constantly.

"Hah!" Bruce shouted. "As if I would let you deal the last hit!"

Weirdly enough, at the same time Bruce recovered, Diane got up and charged to attack. Both, at the same time, stabbed the monster's side with their swords with all their might and without putting any thought into defense.

You completed a special quest!

You received a new special quest!

Find a dungeon!

Reward: Meditation Skill Book.

You obtained 500 experience points.

You obtained 50 spiritual coins.

Congratulations! You leveled up!

You obtained five status points!

Your HP, MP, and SP have increased by one point.

Congratulations! You leveled up!

You obtained five status points!

Your HP, MP, and SP have increased by one point.

Bruce's short sword broke in two pieces soon after he received those notifications, and then three new swords appeared right in front of Bruce, Diane, and Chris. Fortunately, his hunch was correct; since everyone received the special quest, all of them received the rewards.

Long Sword (Rare) (+0)

A sword that was forged when an ordinary blacksmith had a sudden light of inspiration.

Physical Attack: + 12

Durability: 25/25

Requirements: 15 Strength

"Hehehe, now we are talking!" Bruce said after picking up the sword. "Behold! I'm the master of the sword!"

Bruce raised the sword as if he was holding Excalibur itself. Still, then the sword began to feel incredibly heavier, and he almost let it fall to the ground. It was the strength requirement, and Bruce quickly realized that. In any case, without a hint of hesitation again, he put all his points into strength. Suddenly, as if it was magic because it was, the long sword became extremely lighter.

Status

HP: 08/22

MP: 05/11

SP: 08/22

Level 04 (00/500)

STRENGTH: 17

P. Attack: 18 + 12

VITALITY: 02

P. Defense: 3 + 7

AGILITY: 02

Movement Speed: 6 meters per second

INTELLIGENCE: 4

M. Attack: 5

DEXTERITY: 3

M. Defense: 5

LUCK: 5

Range: 6 meters

Free Points: 00

Spiritual Coins: 64

Social Status

Level 01 (90/100)

Karma: 00

Intimidation: 02

Charisma: 2

Persuasion: 02

Insight: 04

Perception: 04

Presence: 01

Allies: 02

Enemies: 01

Skill List

Magic: Fireball Lv 01,

Physical:

Passive:

Production:

"Well, well, well…" Bruce smiled. "Things certainly are improving."

While Bruce was having the time of his life, Diane and Chris were watching while trying to catch their breath. Diane couldn't help but frown while looking at the energetic idiot. Meanwhile, Chris couldn't help but laugh a little.