Chapter 7: Second trial - Trial of Endurance
Alex lay sprawled on the cold dungeon floor, his chest rising and falling as he sucked in deep, ragged breaths.
Every muscle in his body ached, his limbs felt like lead, and his fingers trembled from gripping his dagger too tightly during the first trial.
He had expected a tough fight, but the sheer brutality of the challenge had exceeded his worst nightmares.
"Alright, bring it on, dungeon! I'm just getting started!"
He winced as he remembered his own words. Past Alex, you absolute dumbass. Why did you have to taunt the dungeon like that?
As he lay there, a soft chime echoed in his mind.
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[New Skill Acquired!]
[Heavy Strike (E)] (Active - Growth type ) – A powerful attack that momentarily enhances the user's strength, dealing increased damage upon impact. (Trial of Strength Reward)
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Alex blinked. "Wait... did I just get a free skill?" A grin formed on his face, but it quickly turned into a frown. "No, wait... it's probably just fattening me up for something worse."