Chapter 38

After returning to the Swordasaki Dungeon, I decided to challenge it again.

This time, instead of the unnamed sword, I held the dagger from Mikkuchi.

Now, I was facing a Red Boar on the 15th floor.

"Ha!"

The blade of the dagger pierced deep into the Red Boar's hide and created a large gash as I slid it. Probably due to my increased level and skills, and the change in weapon, I was able to easily defeat the Red Boar with just the dagger, unlike the last time I tried.

The Red Boar has a very high selling price, but due to its size and weight, it was difficult to carry back, so I had left it behind before. However, now that I had spent a large sum to buy the dagger, I wanted to use this as a source of funds as well. I would likely continue to purchase various equipment and magic items in the future.

"I was thinking of upgrading the item box at some point, but now is the time."

I used 1000 SP to upgrade the item box from LV1 to LV3. This should significantly increase the amount of storage capacity.

Before the Red Boar's corpse was absorbed and disappeared by the dungeon, I put it into the item box. Good, at this rate, there should still be room for more. From now on, I decided to try to collect as many Red Boar corpses as possible.

"Alright, let's set off again!"

With renewed determination, I set out for the deepest part of the dungeon.

Thanks to my familiarity with the dagger, it only took about an hour to reach the 30th floor. Incidentally, I had gained two levels from the experience points earned along the way.

In front of me was a door leading to the boss room, and I was about to challenge it—

"Before that, I need to switch weapons."

I temporarily stored the Mikkuchi dagger in the item box and took out the unnamed sword. The reason for doing this was closely related to a title I had obtained yesterday.

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Unnamed Swordsman

- A title given to those who have overcome difficulties with only their swords and their own strength, without relying on others.

- When the title holder levels up, the performance of the equipped sword also improves.

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The title I obtained after defeating the unnamed knight, "Unnamed Swordsman," has an effect that improves the performance of the equipped sword when I level up.

Between the Mikkuchi dagger and the unnamed sword, the unnamed sword is overwhelmingly superior as a weapon. I want to improve the performance of this one, which I plan to continue using in the future. Therefore, I decided to use the unnamed sword when challenging the dungeon boss.

The recommended level for defeating the dungeon boss, the High Orc, is lower than mine, so the special ability of the unnamed sword will not activate. This will make the battle a bit harder, but considering the future, I judged this to be the best course of action.

"Alright, let's go."

With my resolve set, I entered the boss room. In front of me appeared the dungeon boss, the High Orc. It is a powerful monster known for its formidable strength.

Still, I have no intention of losing.

"Alright, I'll make you my nourishment."

And the battle began. The High Orc swung its massive club wildly. Last time, my strategy was to dodge all of its attacks and counterattack, but this time, that seems difficult.

That said, I have no intention of fighting at a disadvantage. Even if my speed has decreased, my attack power has increased significantly. This time, I will knock it down head-on!

"See how you like this!"

I forcefully raised the unnamed sword and deflected the club above my head. The High Orc, perhaps not expecting to be outmatched in strength, staggered back.

... Even if my speed has decreased, with such a large opening, the situation is different. I can deliver a full-power blow!

"Take this!"

One slash. I deeply cut into the massive body of the High Orc.

"GAHHHHHH!"

The High Orc roared on the spot, trying to mask its pain. Just one hit caused such significant damage. This method seems to work just fine.

"Alright, how many more hits can you take!"

The battle lasted about three minutes. After taking eight hits from my attacks, the High Orc finally fell.

'You have defeated the dungeon boss.'

'Experience gained. Level up by 2.'

'Dungeon completion reward. Level up by 25.'

"Well, it seems there won't be an extra boss battle this time."

I confirmed the correct completion rewards: the explosion stone and the Swordasaki sword. I knew that such irregular events wouldn't happen every time.

"Alright, I gained a total of 27 levels from defeating the High Orc, but how much has the effect of the title improved?"

I used the identification skill on the unnamed sword.

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[Unnamed Knight's Sword]

- A sword equipped by the unnamed knight.

- Recommended level for equipping: 1020

- Attack power +1020

- If the enemy's level (recommended level for defeat) is higher than yours, all stats except HP and MP increase by 20%.

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"Attack power increased by +20... That's quite a significant improvement."

For each level up, it's roughly +1. This effect occurs not just this time but every time I level up. I can really feel how excellent this title is.

"It's already late, so I'll head home today. I'll work hard again from tomorrow!"

I decided to call it a day and head home.

Starting the next day, I began using the dungeon transfer to achieve ultra-fast level-ups.