MMORPG: Rebirth of the Shadow Mage

Seeing a shadow looming over my pet I quickly launched the spell at the Wendigo.

Whoosh...

I barely managed to interrupt the Wendigo's sneaky attack on Fenrir. My Lightning Bolt flew right at its chest preventing it from carrying out its assault on the wolf.

The Wendigo bent its lanky body in a weird angle evading the spell, but also allowing Fenrir to escape from its attack range.

Eyeing each other, me and the beast prepared our weapons, I let the Demonic Flame dance on my staff while Wendigo sharpened its claws.

Crack...

I once again didn't manage to see the beast moving leaving me the only option to use Shadow Protection. Unfortunately the beast's Claws ripped through my protection leaving me wide open.

Clank...

Its lanky hand hit my staff without any hesitation. Even though the staff was burning the Wendigo withstood the pain throwing me to the side.

- 98 Physical Damage!

I felt my hands go numb and some of my bones break upon receiving a full strike from the monster. Luckily the monster was also dealing with problems since touching the flame with its bare hand wasn't the brightest choice.

- 53 Magical Damage!

~ Wendigo has received a Status Effect < Burn >

~ Wendigo will lose 10 HP every 10 seconds

~ Duration ➝ 5 minutes

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Looking at the Status Effect Wendigo received I couldn't help, but grin. If I somehow managed to survive another 5 minutes the Beast would die due to burns.

Unfortunately my smile was washed off my face when Wendigo started rolling in the mud and the < Burn > Status Effect disappeared.

Drinking a HP potion I quickly called Fenrir back into the beast Tattoo, because he was a bit too weak to deal with such a monster and would only be a target for the Wendigo.

Growl...

I heard the Wendigo's stomach growl as if it was hungry. It had around 300 Health, but was still carefree.

' I need to somehow kill it with one strike '

Not wanting to let the beast enter the State of Absolute madness I sought to end the battle with a Shadow Blast, since it'd be a 100% kill.

Unfortunately the beast surprised me once again.

-210 Physical Damage!

The Monster used his claws to pierce himself making its HP below 10%.

Crack... Crack...

I felt shockwaves spread around the area as the Wendigo's body underwent a transformation.

Its deer-like skull's lower jaw became longer revealing its razor sharp teeth, the body of the beast turned even bigger making it over 5 meters. Wendigo's claws became longer and a shade of red appeared on their surface. The scar-riddled body of the monster became even more gruesome due to flesh starting to peel off in some places. Its Flame like eyes now looked more like rubies full of madness and endless pain.

Even though the beast hasn't yet used its Fear inducing Skill I was already nearly shaking in my boots.

' My levels.... '

Imaginary tears were flowing down my cheeks as the maddened monster turned its face towards me.

Looking around, trying to formulate a plan I noticed the exit of the lair right behind me. If I manage to squeeze myself into the pathway Wendigo will die due to the Absolute Madness consuming HP.

Creating two Lightning Bolts, one after the other I started slowly retreating backwards. Unfortunately the beast was now faster and stronger than before.

- 126 Physical Damage!

I saw my abdomen getting pierced by its claws prompting me to quickly throw the Lightning Bolt at the beast and consume a HP potion while it was busy avoiding the projectile.

The same thing happened a few more times before I could successfully enter the pathway.

Roar...

The beast, unable to reach me, started clawing the tunnel's walls desperately trying to grab me.

When its HP was nearing zero I could see rage engulf its monstrous eyes before it made its last ditch attempt to reach me before dying to its own skill.

< Wendigo x1 Killed! >

< LOOT >

1️⃣ 4500 EXP

2️⃣ Wendigo's Horn x2

3️⃣ Wendigo's Claw x4

4️⃣ Wendigo's Bone x5 [ Silver ]

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Leaning against the wall I sighed in relief, what a fight it was. I had little to no information about Wendigos since they are treated like mythical creatures that are so rare, one might not see them playing Fragmental for an entire life.

Looking at the items it dropped I noticed that the bone's of the creature were Silver Tier.

' I can make a weapon out of them '

Looking at the Eerie staff I noticed slight cracks on its surface. Every weapon in Fragmental has durability and to repair a weapon you need to visit a blacksmith.

Putting my weapon aside I approached the dead body of a flesh eating monster.

Crack... Crack...

The Demonic flame greedily devoured the beast's body leaving nothing, but ashes behind.

< Demonic Flame devoured x1 Wendigo! >

~ +0.5% Magical damage

~ +0.5% Cooldown reduction

My eyebrows rose seeing the flame's growth rate. It was already around 10% stronger only by devouring bodies.

Letting Fenrir out of the Beast Tattoo I allowed him to roam free in search of monsters and inform me upon finding one.

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Me and Fenrir spent the other day hunting throughout the tunnels. I think we got rid of all the monsters, because we haven't seen a single monster for half a day.

Looking at the system notification I was pleasantly surprised that I managed to level up.

< Draconic Bat x4 Killed! >

< LOOT >

1️⃣ 6000 EXP

2️⃣ Draconic Scales x7

3️⃣ Draconic Bat's Fangs x8

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< Poisonous Rat x7 Killed! >

< LOOT >

1️⃣ 3500 EXP

2️⃣ Small Fur x15

3️⃣ Rat's Tail x7

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< Suspicious Tree x2 Killed! >

< LOOT >

1️⃣ 2000 EXP

2️⃣ Suspicious Wood x7

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< Congratulations on reaching Lv. 12! >

< Level 11 → Level 12 >

< +20 SP >

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Assigning all my newly gotten Status Points into Agility I felt my body get slightly easier to move.

' It never gets boring '

Feeling the sensation of lightness I called Fenrir back into the Beast Tattoo and started walking towards the exit of the sewers.

Tap... Tap...

Nearing the exit I felt like a vampire, I haven't seen the sun for days!

Slowly my eyes adapted to light allowing me to exit the tunnels. While on my way towards the Guild House I noticed many looks and even heard someone mention that my bounty has risen up from 70,000 to 95,000 Dollars.

' Who has money to do this shit '

Nearing the guild house I murmured.

Similar to the last time Olivia greeted me at the door bringing me to a private room where I was able to give proof of my quest completion and receive the rewards.

Long story short, I quickly got over the part about the simple monsters like rats and moved on to talk about the Draconic bats, a different ecosystem where Praying Mantis and Suspicious Tree lived. I also retold my fight with Wendigo and showed proof of his death.

Even though Olivia was an NPC she was momentarily stunned due to my rank not being high enough to defeat such beasts, but since I've given the proof she had no other choice than to believe.

< Quest [ Sewers Problem ] Completed! >

< REWARDS >

1️⃣ 10,000 EXP

2️⃣ 1,000 Gold Coins

~ Due to completing a Hidden quest [ The Flesh Eating Monster ] extra rewards will be given ~

1️⃣ 5,000 EXP

2️⃣ 1,500 Gold Coins

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My expression was that of a joy seeing all the EXP and the gold seeping into my account. I wanted to continue doing these quests, but unfortunately I promised Eric my assistance with whatever he was doing.

' It's good to help your acquaintances... '

Trying to convince myself I was doing a good thing my thoughts were unnaturally drawn towards how much money I could've made instead of helping Eric.

' It is what it is '

Sighing in defeat I quickly unmuted all my friends and got in contact with Eric. He told me to meet him near the holy church in 5 minutes.

While moving towards the Holy church I noticed a crowd of people following someone. Straining my eyes I could barely see the person.

' White hair '

I murmured unknowingly, staring at the elf that was going the same direction as I did.

Soon our eyes met and she started approaching my location.

' Don't bring the crowd to me '

Like a vampire allergic to the people I wanted to escape from the clutches of the crowd.

Unfortunately I couldn't, because Ava waved towards me. Eyeing the crowd behind her I managed to somehow greet Ava without stuttering.

" Hello, did Eric also ask you for help? "

Warily looking at the crowd behind her I was already feeling piercing gazes aimed at my back.

' How dare you talk to our goddess '

I could even guess their thoughts.

' Why did you ignore me '

Whispering so quietly that it was even hard for me to hear Ava lifted her eyes to my face.

" Sorry? "

Since I haven't heard what she said I was a bit confused and leaned forward to hear her better.

" Yes he did "

This time her soft voice was audible, making me sigh in relief.

' At least Eric knew to invite strong players '

Giving him a thumbs up while my thoughts circled about Ava not keeping distance like she previously was.

' Maybe I should ask her about the university? '