Chapter 66

"Alright, let's push forward!"

The day after my first successful run through the Magic Wolf Dungeon, I started using the dungeon teleportation skill for ultra-fast level-ups.

By this point, I was so used to the routine that I could push through without hesitation.

During the first and second runs, I had still been cautious when fighting the King Wolves, but as I repeated the runs and my level increased, I could easily defeat them.

By the time I passed the fifth run, it only took a single swing of my unnamed sword to finish them off.

[Dungeon Clear Reward: Level increased by 40]

[Dungeon Clear Reward: Level increased by 40]

[Dungeon Clear Reward: Level increased by 40]

[Dungeon Clear Reward: ……

Around the 15th run, I got caught up in an incident that occurred within the Magic Wolf Dungeon.

I never expected it to turn out like that...

It left a very, well, that kind of impression.

Yes, it was a very tragic event.

However, I managed to resolve it and resumed my runs.

Although I lost some time, upon reflection, it wasn't entirely a bad experience.

I realized that true love must be something like that.

[Dungeon Clear Reward: Level increased by 40]

[Dungeon Clear Reward: Level increased by 40]

[Dungeon Clear Reward: Level increased by 40]

[Dungeon Clear Reward: ……

And then, the moment arrived.

[You have completed the required number of runs for this dungeon.]

[Bonus Reward: Level increased by 80]

[You will no longer receive rewards for clearing this dungeon in the future.]

"Ah, it's over."

A few days later, after completing 40 runs, the system notification rang in my head.

It seems I had completed the Magic Wolf Dungeon.

"Excluding the troublesome incident, it went quite smoothly. With 40 level-ups per run for 40 runs, my level has skyrocketed."

Incidentally, I used the SP I earned to upgrade my Adamantine Force from LV4 to LV6 and my Gale from LV3 to LV6.

Now that I've completed the runs, I have 4010 SP remaining.

I could use this to upgrade one of them to LV7, but I decided to move on to the next stage.

"It's about time to upgrade this one, too."

I then focused on a particular skill.

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Dungeon Teleportation LV12 → LV13 (Required SP: 1500)

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Dungeon Teleportation.

A unique skill that only I possess.

I have enough SP to upgrade this skill to LV13.

I estimate that upgrading it to LV14 will require 2000 SP, so I might be able to do it all at once.

"While I do think it's better to gain combat skills like Adamantine Force, considering I already have non-combat skills like Appraisal, Item Box, and Concealment, increasing the level of Dungeon Teleportation will speed up my runs, which should significantly improve my level-up efficiency. Ultimately, this should make me stronger faster."

Stats are just as important as skills.

As the examples of Fumemaru and the others show, it's difficult to defeat someone who is overwhelmingly stronger, no matter how excellent your skills are.

"Anyway, I was planning to upgrade it to at least LV20. Here goes."

I used 1500 SP to upgrade Dungeon Teleportation to LV13, and then another 2000 SP to bring it to LV14.

[Dungeon Teleportation skill level increased to 13]

[Teleportation distance has changed]

[Maximum 50 meters → Maximum 100 meters]

[Dungeon Teleportation skill level increased to 14]

[Activation time has changed]

[2 seconds × distance (M) → 1.5 seconds × distance (M)]

The changes were as follows.

"The teleportation distance has doubled, and the activation time has slightly decreased."

To be honest, it's not a bad improvement, but it's a bit underwhelming.

While the shorter activation time is useful, the increased teleportation distance isn't very effective.

In practice, I mostly teleport within 10 meters during combat and runs.

However, I'm not going to get discouraged.

It was the same repetitive process to get to LV10.

Compared to that, the current situation is much better.

"Alright! Let's keep up the already inflationary level-ups—let's call it 'inflationary leveling'—from tomorrow!"

I shouted loudly to boost my morale.

But since no one was around to hear me, it felt a bit empty.

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Tenshin Rin, 19 years old, Male, Level: 5054

Titles: Dungeon Conqueror (6/10), Nameless Swordmaster, Harbinger of the End (ERROR)

SP: 510

HP: 40620/40620, MP: 8940/9920

Attack: 9280

Defense: 7140

Speed: 9560

Intelligence: 8980

Spirit: 7060

Luck: 8520

Skills: Dungeon Teleportation LV14, Body Reinforcement LV10, Adamantine Force LV10, Adamantine Power LV6, High-Speed Movement LV10, Gale LV6, Basic Magic LV3, Magic Recovery LV2, Magic Enhancement LV2, Detection LV4, Stealth LV4, Status Resistance LV4, Appraisal LV1, Item Box LV4, Concealment LV1

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[Nameless Knight's Sword]

- A sword equipped by a nameless knight.

- Recommended equipment level: 4700

- Attack +4700

- If the enemy's level (recommended level for defeat) is higher than yours, all stats except HP and MP are increased by 40%.

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