Chapter 8: Demonic Class Dungeon

My eyes were inundated with a dazzling white light for about ten seconds. I felt as if I had stepped into an otherworldly void and emerged unharmed, if that makes any sense. I heard Athena's voice echoing in the background of my mind.

[Entering Demonic Class Dungeon..]

[Sucessfully entered Demonic Class Dungeon!]

After being temporarily blinded by a sudden bright flash of light, I took a look around and found myself in an unusual cave. The walls were made of a strange, fragmented, dark-looking material that I quickly realized was not typical of a regular cave. It was quite large, with rainbow-colored gems protruding from various parts of it. There was no way out, only a path that led further in. "What is this place?" I said, feeling a bit puzzled.

A strange rainbowed colored light seemed to be coming from a large crystal embedded in the wall, and as I investigated further I discovered that the crystal was actually a source of magical energy. I could feel a strange force emanating from it, and I had a feeling that it was somehow connected to the strange material that made up the walls of the cave. I cautiously touched the crystal and felt a surge of energy run through my body. I quickly pulled my hand away and backed up, feeling a strange mix of awe and fear.

Athena began speaking, "You have been sent to a Dungeon," she stated. "What do you mean?" I queried. "It's a Demonic Class Dungeon, one of the toughest and most challenging around," she answered.

I exclaimed, "How can I get out of here quickly then?!" She paused for a moment before answering, "The only way to break free from a dungeon of this caliber is to clear all the levels within it.""

Doesn't it seem like a game to beat all the levels? I don't want to dwell on that thought for too long. Let's just concentrate on getting through the levels of the Dungeon and getting out of here. It shouldn't be too difficult, right?

As I was about to advance into the depths of the dungeon, I heard the sound of multiple pairs of feet pounding in my direction. Since I was unfamiliar with this envoirnment, I knew I had to seek a place to conceal myself.

I spotted a pile of rocks at the right side of me and quickly scurried away, squeezing myself through the narrow crevices, peeking out through a tiny space the size of two eyes.

 As the footsteps came closer, I saw a crowd of ten goblins scurrying out of the passageway and congregating at the spot where I had been teleported. These goblins must have been using their acute hearing and sense of smell to detect my presence.

The goblins I'm seeing right now were unlike the one I had fought back in my village.Their muscles were more defined and toned, and their legs appeared even stronger. Instead of being in tattered, rusty armor, these goblins were wearing fine iron armor and carrying swords, some even had axes.

I was wondering to myself with a curious expression, "What is happening here?"