A family of survivors

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[Ding]

[You have learned a new skill: Backstab Lv1. Congratulations!]

[You have received one skill point.]

[Backstab: A stealthy attack that deals extra damage to an unsuspecting enemy from behind.]

Nice, I got the skill I was aiming for. Together with stealth, I won't have any problem lacking power.

[You have met the title's level-up requirements: Learn 5+ skills by yourself.]

[Congratulations! Your title has leveled up: Self-Master Lv2.]

[Effects: Int+7, Wis+7]

Oooh! This is good too.

After that, I picked up the goblin's dagger. It was slightly weaker than my dagger but its durability was much higher.

Then I exited this room and approached the next one. I slowly put my hands on the handles.

"EEEK..." I slowly opened the door and peered into the dimly lit chamber, my eyes scanning the dusty shelves and cobweb-covered corners for any signs of danger. I also checked the map, there were no rats in there. Thus, I closed the door and went toward the next one.

Huh? This was closed. I was surprised because it was locked from the inside.

Could it be there are people inside? I hurriedly looked at the map and saw another three white dots appearing on the screen. Then there are really people in here?

"Don't worry sister, I will protect you." A slightly immature voice sounded from inside.

Huh, he is a brother like me! Ok, I will help you guys, it's just rats anyway.

"Knock! Knock!" I gently knocked on the door.

"HicK! G-goblin!" The mother shrieked in fear.

"I'm a human," I whispered from the keyhole, hoping they would hear me.

"Huh? Human?" The little girl muttered. I was also surprised by her hearing ability.

"Yes, open the door. I will help!" I immediately responded.

"Mama, o-open the door." Nice, little girl! You are saving your family.

"Click-Click!" The door was opened and someone peeked through the door. It was the boy, he was wielding a shield. Thankfully, I canceled the Stealth, or else he wouldn't have been able to see me.

"Hello." I nodded timidly, argh, a habit of mine.

"Brother!" The little boy's eyes lit up. "Please help us!"

"Ok, let's enter first." Then I entered and told him to lock the door again.

Then I immediately dove into action. The mother and the little girl were defending themselves in the corner near the door. The Shield skill was cast on the two of them.

"Little girl, close your eyes," I shouted to the girl in a low voice.

"Hmm!" After hearing her response, a smile appeared on my face. "Boy, protect them. I will handle these three."

Without waiting for his response, I started acting.

With swift movements, I attacked the rats, utilizing the dagger throw skill and hurling my weapon at the closest rodent. The blade sliced through the air, striking its target with a sickening crunch. Blood spurted from its wound as it twitched and fell to the ground.

Using my left hand, I threw a fireball at the other two rats. The ball of flame flew across the room and exploded on impact, engulfing them in a fiery inferno. The rats squealed in agony as their fur and flesh burned. The smell of charred meat filled the air.

Without waiting I threw the goblin's dagger at another rat. It was still writhing in pain from the fire, but it didn't have time to react. The dagger sliced through its throat, cutting off its scream. It collapsed on the floor, its blood mixing with the ashes.

"Squeak!"

"Sq-"

I swiftly arrived before the first dead rat and retrieved my dagger.

[You have killed a Rat]

[You have gained 2 XP]

The one I threw my dagger to died instantly. Good.

[You have killed a Rat]

[You have gained 1 XP]

"Squeak!" Then I heard the other rat's painful voice before it lost its life.

"I… killed it." The boy muttered as he picked up his shield again.

He killed it, huh? He is braver than I thought. At least more than me when I was his age.

"S-scary!" The little girl spoke again.

Since I knew her abnormal hearing abilities, I instantly became alert.

"Go, stand beside them," I ordered the boy. "Stealth!"

"H-he disappeared." The mother's shocked voice echoed through the room. "W-where did he go?"

"Don't worry, sis. He is here." Huh, I thought he was her kid too.

"He is using a skill." This kid knows what is happening. He is probably a game addict too. Or at least played a few before.

Shaking my head, I focused on the hole in the corner. A few moments passed. I also told them not to make any noise.

"Squeak…"

Two normal rats came out of the hole, sniffing the air. Their heads turned in the family's direction and they started to walk toward them, revealing their sharp white teeth. Yet I still didn't act. I was waiting.

And then another scarier and louder voice echoed through the room as the largest Mutated Rat barely squeezed through the hole. This was what I feared. The little girl probably heard this rat's voice.

I hurriedly checked its status. Below is its shorter version.

[Mutated Rat]

Level: 2

HP: 55/55 MP: 10/10

Str: 6 Agi: 7 Dex: 7 Int: 2 Con: 5

It was a level 2! But its skills were the same, except the Toxic Pounce was level 2.

"Hick!" This time even the boy was scared. "A l-level 2?"

Oh? Did he get the Identify skill too? I am becoming curious about him.

I then waited for the rat to drop its guard. I'm gonna deal with it using Backstab. It is the most high-damage skill I have.

I waited for the perfect moment to use my Backstab.

"Now!"

I was invisible to the rats thanks to my Stealth skill. I ran toward the Mutated Rat, dodging the other two rats. The Mutated Rat was clueless about my approach. I targeted its neck, where a major vein was located.

I accelerated my speed and jumped forward, bridging the distance between me and the rat in a blink of an eye. I stabbed the dagger with all my force, the blade cutting through the air toward the rat's weak spot.

The dagger hit its mark, plunging deep into the rat's flesh and delivering a mortal wound. The rat made a muffled squeak, its body falling to the ground in a limp mass. I stood there for a moment, panting hard, feeling the thrill of victory coursing through my veins.

[You have used Backstab on Mutated Rat Lv2]

[You have killed Mutated Rat Lv2]

[You have gained 10 XP]

[You have acquired 8 Gold Coins!]

[You have acquired a piece of cheese from Mutated Rat!]

Nice! The big one is out-?

But before I could celebrate, I felt a sharp pain in my left hand. I looked down and saw one of the normal rats biting me hard, drawing blood from my wound. The other rat was also approaching me, ready to attack.

Dammit! I was careless!