《Im a Kobold, So what》


 Chapter 1 Leaving Home

    -CLANG CLANG- These sounds were heard everywhere around me in the mines thats home to my clan. All around little draconic beings swung their pickaxes down on the rocks and metal I was one of them It was dark but easy for us to see but most of all it was safe. That''s why we stayed in these caves for many years.


    "Hey Crimson how''s it going"? I heard my friend Draco shout. Draco has always been the strongest of this generation he was as short as everybody was but his strength was abnormal thus he was dubbed Draco by the village chief. [Im doing good Draco and you]? I asked smiling at my long-time friend. "Just finished my combat training how about you did anybody pick on you today"? He asked this since I had abnormal deep red scales thus I was dubbed Crimson by our chief. Some of the others used to pick on me saying I wasn''t a kobold but a big red lizard however they don''t do that anymore Draco makes sure of it.


    "Are you still planning on leaving the cave, it''s really dangerous out there you know?" He said this with a concerned look on his face. [I''ll be fine trust me I''ve been practicing my skills with a dagger you know]. Draco lets out a loud sigh "alright alright I won''t stop you Crimson, however, you need to be careful of those humans just as much as any other monster". I smile happy about his concern towards me. [Thanks for worrying about me however I have already made up my mind] I pick up my bag and start heading over towards the cave entrance with my friend.If you stumble upon this tale on Amazon, it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it.


    As we make our way over to the entrance I feel my friend hit me on the back, the force nearly makes me fall face first on the ground. [HEY WATCH IT YOU BRUTE I NEARLY CRACKED MY SKULL]! "Well it''s not like you can lose any intelligence since you don''t have any in the first place Crims". *Where did that heartwarming goodbye go to*? I ponderd to myself as I regain my balance. "Crimson make sure you come back got it". [Sure and you will be the first I come and see].We bump fists with each other right beforeI make my way towards the entrance. *I see sunlight* as I got towards the entrance I finally found it the exit of the cave looking over the forest.


    At first, all I could think is *What a beautiful sight* however that lasted only about a second. After that all I could think about is *AHHHH MY EYES THEY BURN WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON AHHHHH*! I think I fell and started rolling on the ground for a good ten minutes however that''s my pride speaking, it was more like a good thirty minutes. [HEY IF YOU LIVED IN A CAVE WITH NO SUNLIGHT FOR YOUR WHOLE LIFE YOU PROBABLY WOULDNT GET UP AFTER AN HOUR]! *Wait what am I thinking oh nevermind its time to start my journey* With thoughts of future adventures on my mind I make my way down to the forest and go wherever the road will take me.

 Chapter 2 In the Woods

    (Crimsons diary after leaving home)


    (day 1)


    (Today I left my home in search of adventure I wonder what I will find on my grand journey)


    (day 3)


    (Today is a beautiful day the forest is nice and quiet the birds are singing and the bears are growling... I''ll get back to this later)


    (day 4)


    (WHAT THE HELL THAT BEAR WAS MENTAL)


    (day 5)


    (well I was running from a bear for a straight day but now my journey can begin on a positive note)


    (day 6)


    (It started raining had to take shelter in a cave but I swear I can hear some sort of growling)


    (day 6 again)


    (THE BEAR IS BACK AND it''s CHASING ME IN THE RAIN HELP AHHHHHHHH)


    (day 7)


    (Had to abandon some rations in order to escape that stupid bear guess I''m going to start scavenging sooner than I expected)


    (day 10)


    (Everything is going pretty well so far it could be a lot worse right)


    (day 15)


    (Welp my rations are nearly depleted and I still haven''t made it out of this forest oh well these problems usually solve themselves)


    This book was originally published on Royal Road. Check it out there for the real experience.(day 21)


    (I ran into a pack of wolves the other day and heroicly ran in the opposite direction than I scaled a tree to reroute those wolves hah I''m amazing)


    (day 20 what actually happened)


    ( AGHGHGHH THESE WOLVES ARE RELENTLESS I DONT WANNA DIE huh a low hanging tree I can live as I cling to the branch for dear life there was only one thing I could cry out MOMMY)


    (day 25)


    (I miss my friend I''m hungry and on the verge of death but hey it could be worse I could have been missing a limb from those wolves huh)


    (day 28)


    (I see it I see a clearing in the trees I can finally leave this forsaken place FREE AT LAST WHOOOOO)


    (day 30)


    (I''ve been walking for a while but not in a forest looks like some sort of plains not much around wait is that a road?)


    (day 31)


    (IVE FOUND CIVILIZATION AT LAST now I can be an adventurer like those people who break into our den sometimes I wonder what it''s like)


    (That was the last entry in the diary)

 Chapter 3 The Guild

    Approaching the town gates I go to the line that''s waiting to go inside, of course, I have to wait about an hour to go inside but I shall make a brilliant plan to cooperate with the humans. I studied the human language so I know what I''m doing. As I get to the front of the gate I hear "Is that.... a Kobold?" "Don''t get to see many of those buggers around huh" *alright time to speak to them wait what should I say oh yeah that right* I begin to speak in human.


    [ Hey....Hoomuns.....i wunt.... to go... insids] "speaks huh now that''s really rare" "well as long as it has the money I guess it shouldn''t be a problem" "Alright than hey bugger the fee is 5 copper pay up". And with that, I lose five copper and enter the city. I sniff the air around me *is that... is that FOOD I SMELL IVE NEVER SMELLED ANYTHING SO DELICIOUS* as I walk around taking in the sights and smells I notice something strange everybody seems to be avoiding me *could it be no it can''t be d-DO I SMELL BAD* I start panicking and start sniffing myself but nothing smells funky. Well, I''ll just have to ignore it for now.


    As I continue walking I see a big building with a large sign on it that says Swooky guild.*Swooky guild? the hell is that supposed to mean*? Walking inside the guild I go up to the reception desk the receptionist is a middle-aged human girl who doesn''t seem to notice me yet. [hey...want...join] as I say this she immediately gives an automated like response "oh sorry I did- OH GOSH DAMMIT WHY! [want.... join....can....I] and with that, the receptionist lets out a big sigh "alright put your hand on this stone it will measure your stats" a feeling of excitement as I touch the stone I see my stats appear on the screen.Unauthorized reproduction: this story has been taken without approval. Report sightings.


    (Name: Crimson)


    (Race: Red Kobold)


    (class: monster)


    (level: 2)


    (Strength:10)


    (Agility:15)


    (Magic Aptitude: 0)


    (intelligence: 3)


    (Health Points:10)


    (Magic Points: 5)


    (Skill Points: 10)


    "As expected a monster with little intelligence and low stats so of course your put into the blank rank" [please... exlain....runks] after letting out another sigh she begins "the ranks adventurers are put in consist of screw-ups, noob, adept, novice, apprentice, master, god-like, and Hero it''s self-explanatory, we put monsters with weak stats into the blank category since monsters don''t get stronger like humans with ESP we put them into a category we don''t even bother naming, these jobs usually consist of cleaning up after horses and being meatshields on a battlefield".


    [Can... I get... a new class]? "Only humanoids like elves, Dwarves, and Humans can get classes, monsters are stuck with the monster class as dictated by the Gods themselves". With that it felt like a weight fell on me and it was something I couldn''t recover from their was something i was confused on [ESP?] "yes ESP it stands for Exterminated Soul Point the more powerful the soul the more points you get" Now that just sounds messed up. "hears your card now get lost" with that the receptionist smiled at me and to me it felt like getting stabbed through the chest so I quickly left if I''m going to sleep it should do it out of town and fast before somebody tries to stab me as I was thinking that somebody darts out in front of me *Well at least we''re out of town now*.


    "Hey you stupid lizard hand over your money and weapons". He gives off an evil grin it''s something that sends chills down your spine however I know he is also going to kill me even if I hand over everything in the first place with that I unsheath my knife and ready myself for combat.

 Chapter 4 A Feirce Fight

    Glaring at the figure in front of me I ready my knife for combat. "DIE LIKE THE DOG YOU ARE THE RESULT WILL BE THE SAME ANYWAYS"! After stating that he unsheathes the long sword at his side. I''m shaking I can''t stop it''s an obvious difference, however [I WON''T BE DIEING HERE] " DIE MONGREL". We shout our battle cries as we charge towards each other. -CLANG- a loud sound of metal on metal was heard as I blocked his sword with my dagger. [grr grh] I struggle my arm is belting under the pressure of his strength. -Bam- I feel a blunt hit to my guts as I''m sent rolling struggling to recover. "Should have just given me everything would have given you a quick death if you did oh well I''ll have fun making this painful". I could see the evil intent from his grin. *If I can''t beat him with strength I''ll do it with speed*. However, this was only wishful thinking.


    -Clang Clang Clang- Whenever I ran past him he would easily deflect all of my blows. *I need to change things up*. Thinking this I charge in instead of attacking I dodge his strike and attack him clean on the side. -SHING- My blade skimmed on his armor being as worthless as a worm biting a boot. I didn''t give up I kept launching attacks however any attack that I launched was easily blocked until. -CLANG- The dagger flew out of my hands. I didn''t understand what happened until I felt a searing pain in my side my mind was blank all I knew was it hurt. The longsword stuck out of my back drenched in my red blood. "And that''s game," He said this making a clear smile one that a psychopath would wear. Slowly he started cutting through me making it clear I was going to suffer.The story has been taken without consent; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident.


    [I won''t....] "what was that mongrel come on let me hear you scream" [I WON''T DIE HERE]! I let out a fierce road something that I shouldn''t be capable of but than fire spewed from my mouth and it started to engulf the man in flames "ARGH AAAHHH" the man only had time to scream in pain and agony the first layer of skin had already been burned away some parts nearly reaching the bone. He fell to the ground and was already dead. I, however, didn''t have time to celebrate I was in pain.


    Limping to the top of the hill. Holding my side desperately to preserve blood I kept trudging up the hill determined to get away from the scene if I was caught It wouldn''t matter if I survived that was a fact I knew well enough. Once I reached the top I ended up slipping and fell to the bottom of the hill. With Darkness engulfing my vision I could only moan in pain until all I could see was darkness.

 Chapter 5 New Class

    [Ugh my head] I open my eyes only to find darkness surrounding me. *Am I dead, I have to be dead right*. I try getting up only to feel the familiar piercing pain in my side [NOPE, I can''t be dead, then where am I] "YOU ARE IN MY REALM" I hear a booming voice which startled me more than I''d like to admit. (Wh-Who are you) my voice is shaking whatever it is its presence is overwhelming me.


    "ME, I''M THE GOD OF MONSTERS" I''m shocked to think I''d meet the second god we worship. First is the Dragon god that is. [W-W-W-WAIT WHAT] "I HAVE COME TO SAVE YOU AND HELP YOU ON YOU JOURNEY". [D-Does this mean I''m destined to go on amazing adventures and save the world] I said this with an excited look in my eyes. "NO IM JUST BORED AND I THINK GIVING POWER TO A KOBOLD WOULD BE FUNNY AS HELL". Words do not describe how disappointed I feel right now. "I SHALL BESTOW UPON YOU A HIDDEN MONSTER CLASS AND THE ABILITY TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF THE MONSTER CLASS AS WELL AS SOME OTHER ABILITIES SUCH AS STATUS AND STATUS CHECK" [WAIT STATUS CHECK ISN''T THAT A SKILL ONLY HEROS FROM ANOTHER WORLD CAN USE] "YES HOWEVER THE GOD OF LIGHT WHO SUMMONS HEROES IS A COMPLETE AND TOTAL PRICK WHO LOVES TO BRAG TO OTHERS SO I SNUCK INTO HIS REALM AND STOLE THE MAGIC"This text was taken from Royal Road. Help the author by reading the original version there.


    *Wow never knew the gods were like this* [Wait what are the other gods like] as I ask this with a curious notion we go into a long conversation I found out the god of death was pretty chill and he allowed the god of monsters to do this to me. I also learned the god that bestows titles upon people love sarcasm. And how the god of chaos encouraged the god of monsters to do this reminds me of a certain friend of mine.


    "ALRIGHT ITS TIME TO SEND YOUR BACK YOUR WOUNDS GONE NOW GO AND TRAMPLE ON THE GOD OF LIGHTS PRIDE" *I had a feeling he would say something like that* [Thanks god of monsters I''ll use this power wisely] "THEIRS NO POINT IN LYING WE BOTH KNOW THAT STATEMENT IS A COMPLETE LIE" [SHUT UP I WAS TRYING TO BE RESPECTFUL] and with that the light envelopes my vision as I wake up in the ground facing the sky with a big smile on my face. *This is going to be fun and now to test this out* [STATUS]


    (Status)


    (Name: Crimson)


    (Race: Red Kobold


    (Class: Monster)


    (Unique Class: Summoner)


    *Unique Class Summoner? What does that mean*?

 Chapter 6 A New Companion

    [What the what''s with this unique class thing maybe I can inspect it further with status].


    (Unique Class: Summoner)


    (A Summoner has the blessing of the god of monsters which allows him to summon other types of monsters. The summoner also gets a special summon which grows in power as the Summoner does)


    [Whoa, so I''m able to summon monsters to fight by my side that sounds really overpowered. Wait what does the rest of my stats look like let''s see here... WAIT WHAT IS THIS]


    (Status)


    (Name: Crimson)


    (Race: Red Kobold)


    (Class: Monster)


    (Unique Class: Summoner


    (Level: 10/999)


    (Strength: 25)


    (Agility: 32)


    (Magic Aptitude: 50)


    (Intelligence: 3)


    (Health: 35)


    (Magic Points: 100)


    (Skill Points: 25)


    (Skills and Spells: Summon Monster-Minor, Vital Stab, Fire Spells-Basic, Claw Arts, Bite Arts, Dagger Arts)


    (Unique Racial Skills: Roar of the small)


    (Unique Class Skills: Summon Partner)


    (Titles: Adventurer, the god of monsters toy, Possessor of Unique class, Cheater of Death, Cheater)


    [WHAT''S WITH MY INTELLIGENCE AND WHY DO I FELL SO INSULTED AND THESE TITLES TO]. I let out a long sigh. * Now I see what he meant by how the god who gives out titles loves sarcasm, I should examine some of these skills what''s Roar of the small*?


    (Roar of the Small)


    (Unique Skill given to red Kobalds at birth being more connected to their Draconic Ancestors than most it allows them to spew fire that''s as hot as dragon fire at the cost of a bit of internal damage)


    Stolen from its rightful place, this narrative is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.*Alright then I should avoid that skill I never learned what Magic Aptitude was I should check*


    (Magic Aptitude)


    (Discerns how much an individual can draw a spells true power)


    (Average Magical Aptitude)


    (15-20)


    I was left speechless at this. *No wonder I was given the title cheat* However what really piqued my interest was that one class unique skill, Summon Partner. *Let''s see here what does it do*.


    (Summon Partner)


    (Given to the unique class Summoner, Summon Partner will summon a Beast that grows at the side of the summoner. It''s a Summoner''s most powerful weapon.)


    [Well let''s use it what could go wrong] Drawing magic to my hand a large circle made from magic appears on the ground in front of me. Blue lightning crackles from the circle as a giant magical beast emerge from the circle. It looked like a wolf except that its three times the size. The top half of its fur was a pure shade of blue just like its eyes while its underbelly was white. the fur on it''s back was spiked backward and its claws were more like talons. while staring in awe and amazement I heard a voice inside of my head.


    {You called, master}. I was struck dumbfounded again with three words running through my mind. *BEST DAY EVER*. Not only am I able to get more powerful I also have control over beasts and other monsters. [Wait so who are you]? {I am your partner, master I do not have a name unless you would be willing to give me one}.


    Crap if theirs one thing I''m bad at it''s that I am terrible at naming things. Kobolds are also universally known to be bad at naming things hence the name I have.[Alright I''ll give you a name then] With a big smile and many dreams of future adventures running through my mind, I can only help but wonder. *Will I be able to earn enough money for food expenses?

 Chapter 7 Max and a New Quest

    A name huh. I take a good long time pondering what I''ll name my partner. *He grows with me so he will easily be the best thing I can summon OH I KNOW* [I''ll name you Max how''s that] {You really can''t think of anything huh} [SHUT UP YOUR NAME IS MAX AND THAT''S THAT] Letting out a sigh he replies {Alright Alright I guess it''s better than being named Wolfie or something} now that I think about it I haven''t checked his stats. [Inspect] a box with info pops up on my screen.


    (Name: Max)


    (Race: Familiar)


    (Level: 1/999)


    (Strength: 30)


    (Agility: 30)


    (Magical Aptitude: 25)


    (Intelligence: 25)


    (Health: 50)


    (Magic Points: 40)


    (Skill Points: 75)


    (Magic and Skills)


    (Claw Arts, Bite Arts, Tackle, Ice Magic-Basic, Shadow Hide)


    (Unique Racial Skills- Mutations:0)


    (Titles: Blessed by the monster god, Crimsons Familiar, Familiar to a Dumbass)


    [WOW his stats ar- wait familiar to a Dumbass WHO ARE YOU CALLING A DUMBASS YOU STUPID GOD] After around five minutes of flailing my arms around and internally cursing the god who grants titles, I decided to start examining some things.


    (Mutation)


    (When the Familiar gets more power the Summoner can channel some excess power into body mutations such as sharper talons or new skills)


    Okay, that''s overpowered why do I get the feeling I''m going to be getting carried instead of the one killing everything. [Alright listen up because I''m impatient and really really want to test these new things out we''re going on a quest] {What quest than Master} [I remember seeing a goblin extermination quest yesterday hopefully it''s still there] {And how many are we supposed to exterminate, are their any special types like shamans, which route will we take to get their safely}? [Err Uhm uh It doesn''t matter these things usually work out on their own]. {No wonder your intelligence never rose above three}. He proceeded to roll his eyes I knew he was making fun of me. [Shut up I''m the Master here and that''s that]. After Max lets out a reluctant sigh he agrees.Stolen novel; please report.


    [Wait how are we going to get you into town]? {It''s fine I''ll just hide in your Shadow}. His figure starts morphing and he disappears any traces of him disappear in my shadows. [Whoa you just disappeared]. {The skill was listed in my status you should have seen it under skills}. now that I think about it I remember he had the Shadow Hide skill I probably just skimmed it or something. [Anyways, LETS GO]!


    I break into a Sprint as I go towards the gate. After showing my adventurer card I go straight to the guild. *Where is it where is it HERE*. grabbing the goblin subjugation quest I head towards the counter. "HEY YOU KOBOLD". Turning my head to the source of the voice I see a small party. "Want to be our party''s meatshield, we pay enough to last you till the next quest". As he says this his party starts snickering in the background. I ignore them and continue to the counter. *I know I''m no match for then now but...* evil ideas about how to put them in their place start running through my mind however I mask my intentions with a smile.


    [This quest please] I say to the receptionist while slamming the piece of paper on the counter "A goblin subjugation quest eh well it''s not like the guild will lose anything if we sent you to your death so why not". With that, she stamps the paper to notify that it''s accepted. And now it''s time to embark on my first adventure. But man is everyone I meet an Asshole or just plain inconsiderate I cant tell. And with that, I make my ways towards the gates.

 Chapter 8 A Long Journy

    [Alright things are looking up I got a new class and a decent quest nothing can go wrong now] {Master I have a question} [Yes what is it] {What''s your weapon}? With that, I freeze up remembering the conflict I had with that one asshole I remember I lost my weapon in the fight and forgot to retrieve it. [Well it could be worse right] {What''s our food expenses look like right now}? I flinch realizing I''m completely broke after paying the fees. [W-Well we could be] {Isn''t their an investigation going on about the death of the adventurer you burned to death and if they find out you''ll be executed on the spot}? [WELL EXCUSE ME MR. KILLJOY FOR TRYING TO BE OPTIMISTIC]. {You do realize this is the reason your intelligence stays at three right}? (SHUT YOUR TRAP DO YOU ALWAYS NEED TO REMIND ME ABOUT THAT). I flail my arms in the air as if that''s supposed to do something. It does, however, get me strange looks as I walk through the town gate so that''s something at least.


    [Alright looks like we''re ready]. As I start walking I get interrupted by a certain someone. {The quest objective is that way} He puts an image in my mind showing me what he is talking about. [Oh... ALRIGHT LET''S GO]! I start going in the direction shown and break into a run. it takes a couple of minutes of running to reach the forest but I''m completely exhausted. [-Pant-Pant- are we almost their]? {We are about an eighth of the way there}. That was a reply I wasn''t hoping for. {Just keep walking}. [Alright Alright remember you the one getting a ride from me]


    After taking a few steps forward I hear a low growling coming from behind. I know this growl well enough the one who tormented me and my mortal enemy the Bear. I go to draw my knife which isn''t there *Whoops forgot I lost it Oh well*. {Master want me to take care of it}? [No, This is an enemy I must face alone] *But how do I fight without a weapon? Oh yeah, I had claw arts. Getting into a battle-ready stance I charge at the bear. [TIME TO MEET YOUR MAKER TUBBY]! I shout my battle cry as our arms connect. Well it was more like my claws hit the air and his paw hits straight into my face as I go flying. I smack right into a tree as I lose the functions of my limbs. The bear gets closer getting ready for a snack. At that point, however, Max jumps out of my shadows tackling the bear. both are around the same size so he pins it and bares his teeth into the bear''s neck. [ No my Nemises] I moan as I sit slumped against the tree.This story originates from a different website. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there.


    {Look I''m getting tired of this after we finish this quest I''m going to train you got it}. I have no energy right now to argue with him [Well can you carry me I can''t move]? {Fine} after slumping me over his shoulders and starts carrying me to the objective. And now my Nemesis is dead and all I lost was a bit of pride and maybe a few brain cells. I''d say this is a win in my book.


    After a couple of minutes of Max running, we finally got there. [See I told you it''s hard when you the one carrying somebody]. {It wasn''t besides when I''m in your Shadow''s I don''t weigh anything your just out of shape} I had no retort besides the usual man I got to think of better comebacks. [Well it seems like our quest has begun let''s go]. And with that, we make our way to the entrance of the goblins den. Preparing ourselves for what comes next I let out a smile. There aren''t any bears to mess me up this time so I''m feeling good about this.

 Chapter 9 Into the Goblin Den

    A foul smell emanates from the cave. Goblins are uncouth disgusting creatures. Even though goblins and kobolds have been fighting to find who''s the superior race for years goblins have been keeping up do to their high reproduction rate. I need to cover my snout to keep the smell away.


    [Alright let''s head inside] Max nods to agree with me and we make our way inside. [EWW WHAT IS THIS]!? There is filth everywhere goblin feces, dirty loincloths, bones from food all of it combines to make the smell even more unbearable.


    Noticing me shout three green heads turn towards us. Scraps of meat and blood on their faces showing their last meal. {Reminds me of how you eat}. [I am nothing like these creatures] that''s the only retort I had time for as they charge at me. [Ahh]


    (Skill used: Claw Arts)


    My claw goes clean through the chest of the nearest goblin piercing its heart. [I-I DID IT WHOO]! =BAM- I''m interrupted with a blow to the back of my head. turns out a goblin can pack a punch when they use a club. I feel the force of the ground as I fall over I see Max rip apart the rest of the goblins with ease right before I fall unconscious.


    (Max''s Point of view)


    *what a waste of an opportunity I knew masters loudmouth would be a problem*. *better be ready to save him* to my surprise he managed to take one out. Then I notice the one from behind. I could save him but this will be a good lesson for him. -BAM- *Just as I predicted he falls unconscious better clean the rest up*


    Jumping out of masters Shadow''s I quickly clean up the rest of them. *That''s weird the floor just got wet* after cleaning the rest of the goblins up I hear a strange roar from behind me. Turning around I notice master getting up again.


    *Shouldn''t he still be unconscious he took quite the blow* To my surprise however he grabbed the club used to hit him and repeatedly start bashing the goblin with the club it used. *How is this possible*. *How can he act with even less intelligence*?Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on the original website.


    Dumbfounded that he had intelligence in the first place I quickly try something out. {Master the goblin is dead already theirs no point} However not to my surprise he kept bashing the dead body''s head. *Ahh he must have gotten that skill. Letting out a sigh I ponder *Where did I go wrong*? soon though the head exploded in mashed brains and blood completely covering the Kobold. Then with all his rage let out he slumped over and slowly started waking up. *hey I gained a level*. Maybe I misjudged master just a little. *I''ll need to be strict in his training once we get back.


    (Back to Crimson)


    *What a nice nap* I look down at my self covered in goblin brains and blood. [EW EW GET IT OFF UGH]! Trying desperately to while it off I notice Max lying their so I shake him. He suddenly turns around unleasing his fangs to my throat. [AHH DON''T KILL ME IM NOT TASTY]!


    He just breaks out laughing. {HA HA AH YOUR FACIAL EXPRESSION WAS THE BEST}! My face flushes red from embarrassment but it can''t be noticed because of my scales. [STUPID MUTT]! Shouting this I punch him on the head but he continues laughing. [Alright Alright enough of that what happened while I was out]? {Well after I took out the remaining goblins you got up and started bashing the goblin with the club that knocked you out}. [Wait how did I do that]? {Take a look at your skills}. I notice two things different


    (New: Club Arts)


    (New: Rage of the Ridiculed)


    [Huh]?


    (Rage of the Ridiculed)


    (The constant hate of being constantly teased and Ridiculed causes you to enter a berserk like state, All physical stats considerably raised, Intelligence set to 1, The more hate accumulated the more powerful the skill becomes)


    This skill fits me way too well and something about that ticks me off.


    (New Titles Obtained: Lil Berserker, Mindless being)


    One word, there was one word floating through my mind, WHY. Throwing my hands up in a defeated gesture I sigh. [I give up I''m just a slave to the gods come on let''s go further inside]. {Alright Master but you do know they aren''t wrong right}? [Shut up you dumb mutt]. And with that, we head further inside the goblins lair.

 Chapter 10 Gone to Deep

    We run into a few more encounters with some goblins but this time I''m more careful so I don''t get a concussion again. We arrive at a split path. {Master what should we do}? [Hmm I don''t know].


    After contemplating for a bit I had an idea. [Why don''t we split up]? {Uhm master I''m pretty sure that''s a bad idea}. I decide to ignore Max''s advice to focus on efficiency. [I''m sure it will be alright I know your powerful and I''m a bit more confident now]. After letting out a reluctant sigh Max agrees and we split up. I head to the right and Max to the left.


    Because I''ve lived in caves for so long I can see perfectly fine in the dark without a light source. I come across a group of goblins that haven''t noticed me yet. [Alright this is the perfect opportunity to test the summon skill out]. Laughing to myself self I draw magic to my hand and set up a rune. This time since the summon is weaker it''s pretty quiet and what comes out is a snake. *YES MY FIRST SUMMON THAT CANT MAKE FUN OF ME*. Internally cheering to myself I remember the matter at hand.


    The snake is purple and it''s really small a little bigger than the average snake but not by much. [Alright Snake go bite them]. Whispering my order to it the snake quietly slithers over to the goblins who are chatting to each other. -CHOMP- The goblins turn around noticing a snake hanging off the butt of one of their allies. The bitten goblin casually grabs the snake and throws it to the ground eyeing its companions with a suspicious look.


    *Did I not use enough magic power or may* -SHRIEEEEEEE- jumping after hearing that ungodly scream I turn to find the goblins shaking violently and foaming at the mouth. Its eyes bulged as it shook violently from the pain. I stood there as shook as the others goblins. [ST-STATUS]


    (Name: Acid Viper-Crimsons Summon)


    (Race: Viper)


    (Level: 3)


    (Strength: 3)


    (Agility: 12)


    (Magical aptitude: 0)


    (Health: 7)


    (Magic Points: 0)


    (Skill Points: 5)


    (Skills: Stealth, Poison Fang)


    (Description)


    (A Acid Viper is a rare breed of Viper, it releases a weak poison into the victim''s bloodstream. It slowly takes over the victim''s veins. After all the veins have been infected the Poison undergoes a chemical reaction turning into a makeshift acid burning the insides of the victim. It may take hours or days depending on how large the creature is. If the creature is big enough it may never happen. This process can be sped up by magic making the Poison process speed up. This, however, requires magical energy to be put into the snake But doing so is cheap and will make you an asshole, If in an early state even the weakest antidote can stop the poison)


    I have no words for what I just read. A box in the corner of my vision pops up. (Title gained: Asshole) wow, that description really wasn''t lying.A case of literary theft: this tale is not rightfully on Amazon; if you see it, report the violation.


    The other three goblins chop the snake in half while I''m contemplating this and notice me. I get in my battle stance and ready my club. -BAM- [...] you may think that was me but nope one of them tripped on a rock landing face-first knocking themselves unconscious. *Lucky me*. I deflect a blow using the club and smash the club into the other''s face who was expecting me to be busy with his friend. With a crazed look in my eyes, I shout something that I regret until this day. [Who else wants to become a Pancake]. A box pops up in my view (Title gained: Smasher). You know god that can easily be mistaken for something else. Cringing from the title I manage to take the last one out. Walking over to the goblin I raise my club. You know they say never hit a man when he''s down. Good thing it''s a goblin. And with that, I bring my club down on its head causing its skull to collapse.


    This time two boxes appear in my vision. (You have leveled up). Oh phew, I was expecting something worse so what''s this other one? (Title Gained: Retarded Murderer). *And there it is* Realizing I''ll never escape the hell the god of titles puts me through I let out a defeated sigh. [I really hope I never come across a hero from another world otherwise I''d have to say goodbye to my pride]. Though now that I think about it the heroes are really weird themselves. I remember a long time ago a newly appointed hero wandered into our cave. after slaughtering a couple of us he pointed at the chief and said something like (Omae wa mou Shindeiru) and then got shot in the back from a Kobold he missed. He had to get revived at the church and never came back after that. *I wonder what happened to him*? pushing that thought aside I decided to search the room.


    Seeing a door to the side I open it. It blasted me with the stench of death and I have to back away just to resist it. *I have a bad feeling about this*. I take a deep breath of what will be my last semi-fresh breath of air for a while. I say that just to be optimistic but I''m in a goblin cave it was still horrible but it was better than whatever was in that room. I walk in feeling a pit in my stomach. It''ll be a while before I can eat anything but sacrifices must be made. After seeing what''s inside it I needed to make an effort not to throw up or faint. In front of me was a torture room filled with the stripped bodies of anybody the goblins came across. Stomachs were cut open, rotting organs covered the floor. from what I could tell all of them were dead, the freshest of the bodies drew their last breath recently. Humans treated Kobolds poorly, I felt no anger no guilt or grief.


    The only emotion remaining was sorrow. Sorrow that these people had to draw their last breath in a place like this. Sorrow that pain, agony, and fear we''re all they were able to feel in their last moments of life. And most of all I knew that they wanted death earlier to ease their suffering. To give up life just because of the pain they endured. These children weren''t able to experience what life had to offer. All I could do now was take their bodies away and bury them someplace else. But first I need to clear this place out. Reluctantly walking towards the Exit I swore I''d come back and move the dead to a more favorable place. Hopefully, they can then enjoy experiencing their next life.

 Chapter 11 Boss Room

    (Race: Canine)


    (Strength: 13)


    (Agility: 18)


    (Magical Aptitude: 0)


    (Health: 15)


    (Magic Points: 0)


    (Skill Points: 10)


    (Skills: Grapple, Claw Arts, Fang Arts, Pounce)


    The dog jumped on another goblin biting at its neck while I smashed the goblins cranium. [Phew, that''s another room cleared]. Cleaning the blood off of myself I examine the room. [That door...] there was an ebony door that radiated powerful magic.[This had to be the boss''s room. I''ll make him pay for the sight that was burned into my eyes.


    I fling the door open as I rush inside. The door slams behind me. As soon as this transpired my instinct for self-preservation kicked in. Punching the door trying to get it open it failed it was locked. turning around I saw it clearly a Troll. [Status]


    (Name: Swamp Troll)


    (Race: Goblinoid)


    (Level: 30)


    (Strength: 156)


    (Agility: 20)


    (Magical Aptitude: 15)


    (Health: 213)


    (Magic Points: 56)


    (Skill Points: 95)


    (Skills: Earth Magic - Basic, Club Arts, Swallow, Crush, Regenerate - High, Regenerate Limbs)


    (Titles: Glutton, Crusher, Hero Killer)


    [No way hero killer, that''s a title given to monsters who have defeated a hero one on one. don''t tell me a hero attempted to kill him and lost]. Even if heroes are more careless since they can revive they still have powers from the god of light to kill one is an impressive feat to us monsters.


    [Theirs no way I can take him wait maybe, DOG GO]! With that, the dog rushed forward dodging the strike from the troll''s club. tearing at the trolls flesh the dog jumped off, however. The wound immediately started healing! But that was it the troll immediately stomped on the ground I felt magic coming from him. the entire floor shook as me and the dog was launched into the air. -Whimper- -SMASH-. A deafening sound broke out as the dog was smashed into the ground and dispersed. *This isn''t good* Even with Max we wouldn''t win I knew this well enough. But I wasn''t going to willingly be this guy''s snack either. Looking around for something useful I found something. There was a pile of bones as well as a longsword sticking in the ground. Hearing the trolls footsteps draw in I rush for the sword. Quickly grabbing the hilt I pull with all my strength. [HRG UGH]! The footsteps are drawing closer and closer I pull even harder. The troll now right in front of me raises its club, ready to squish me. [RAHHHHH]! going past my limits I''m pushed by my instinct for self-preservation. -SHWING- The sword comes out sending me a few feet back accidentally causing me to dodge the strike a fortunate miscalculation. Deciding not to test my luck again I raise the sword as a box appears on my screen.


    (Item Acquired: Magic Sword: Edge)


    (Description: Edge is a magic sword made by a famous dwarven blacksmith Edges magic allows the user to easily cut through living organisms it acts as a normal sword against Inanimate objects just with increased durability).Help support creative writers by finding and reading their stories on the original site.


    *My first magic weapon*. to anyone else, this would be a one-handed sword but because of my size, it was a great sword. With this, I might be able to wound it. [ALRIGHT LETS GO]! And with that, the true battle began. Dashing in I managed to dodge its strike. sliding under its legs I slash in a circular motion cleaving both of it legs clean off. *Wow the description wasn''t kidding it felt like there was no resistance at all. Making use of my distraction the troll lying on the floor uses Earth Magic to launch me away. As I make impact with the wall, a sharp stone digs into my back nearly reaching my spine as I cry out in pain. For the troll, this was the best possible outcome as he had the time to regenerate his legs. Gaining control of my body again I stood up. The troll charged at me while I was getting up. *I can''t dodge* -CLASH- The sword and the club make contact but I started hearing some cracking. -CHING- The sword I was holding was cut clean in half. The blade stuck into the side of the cave as I was fling backward smashing into the wall again. Boxes started clouding my vision.


    (Warning: Health dropping below 15%).


    (Warning: Health dropping below 10%)


    (Warning: Health dropping below 5%)


    (Equipment broken: Magical Sword: Edge)


    (Equipment Gained: Magical Sword: Broken Edge)


    (Status condition: Internal bleeding)


    (Death approaching, Time: 0:34)


    (Chance of living: less than one percent)


    My head is going crazy from all these messages. in my daze I remember something. *Let''s try this what could go wrong* As I imagine Max scolding me I decide to do it. [Activate Skill, Rage of the Ridiculed]


    (Skill activated)


    (Activated skill going under evolution)


    *Evolution what''s that*? With that, I felt deep hatred enter me. Hate of the pain, hate of the sorrow, hate of these little green creatures.


    (Skill Rage of the Ridiculed has evolved to Curse of Rage)


    I can''t think anymore my mind was torn to shreds all I knew was one word, Kill. It kept flashing through my mind my body started moving on its own. I could feel being healed but only enough to keep me alive nothing else. I was in constant agony. Grabbing the broken sword I was able to lift it with one hand now. The troll noticing I wasn''t dead and it came over to me. As my body stood up the club came down towards me I didn''t feel fear but happiness, happiness that my target came to me. and with a flash, the troll''s arm came clean of. backing up a few steps in surprise it started regenerating. [FLARE SPARK]! Using basic fire magic skill fire exploded from the troll''s wound closing it up keeping it from regenerating. As the troll howls in pain, I do the same thing to the other arm. I had no thoughts of Mercy only to inflict the pain that was inflicted on me. As soon as all its limbs were cut off it fell to the ground crying tears from the pain. As I jump on its body it tries to struggle as I plunge my broken sword into its gut. With a corrupted smile on my face, I activate a new unique skill.


    [Roar of Hate]


    Black flames spewed from my snout engulfing the troll shrieking in pain. The sword and the Troll burned in an instant leaving only ashes. Nowhere to point my rage I slump over. The skill subsided as the door opened. {MASTER ARE YOU ALIVE}. When I Woke up I wouldn''t remember any of this the only things that remains are the titles and skills that prove this encounter conspired but for now, I finally got some much-needed rest.

 Chapter 12 Max in the Dungeon

    (This part is what happened with Max in his side of the cave)


    -KIYAAA- After slaughtering another goblin I continue to make my way inside the cave. *Well me being here means that Crimson hasn''t died yet so maybe he isn''t as dumb as I thought... Nah he is completely stupid*. As I dig my claws into the chest of another goblin I make my way further inside.


    After Sneaking around a bit I find what looks to be a war room with a goblin general standing on a podium giving a speech to the other goblins. I decided to listen to it as it might be a good source of information for us.


    "My goblin brothers". He talked in a very squeaky voice he also wore a little hat. "Soon we shall raid the village west of this forest, we shall rise up and gain what we want from the humans". Yep, that''s the village we got the request from. But that place is full of adventures even if their all novices the goblins still wouldn''t be able to take them on.


    "We shall steal the Evo Orb and allow us evolutions to beat the Northern Kobold Tribe once and for all, we shall be victorious". With that, all the goblins in the room let out a cheer the room shook from the noise. "Uhm" A little goblin near the front spoke up. "How are we planning to raid this town"? "Good question" The commander replied. "For you see we have a powerful ally A troll from the Southern Swamp". The goblins started muttering to each other. *That''s Impressive even we wouldn''t be able to take it. "Where is he now"? the timid goblin asked enthusiastically. "He is on the other side of the dungeon resting from his journey". *Other side that''s... WAIT THAT''S WHERE CRIMSON WENT, I KNEW SPLITTING UP WAS A BAD IDEA* Internally screaming at myself I decide the best course of action would be to take these goblins out first then quickly go stop Crimson he couldn''t have gotten too far. Jumping from the Shadow''s I Pounce on a goblin in the cave ripping him to shreds with my teeth.


    The goblins start panicking but manage to stay calm under the orders of the commander. "DON''T PANIC FORM A SHIELD WALL SPEAR WIELDERS BEHIND THE SHIELDS ARCHERS PREPARE A VOLLY"! The goblins formed up as I charge towards the shield wall I''m held back by the spears when they launched a volley I had to roar to throw them off course neither side could advance it was a stalemate. But I haven''t spent this time just killing goblins. {Skill Activated: Ice Magic - Freeze spark}. The shields that the front line was holding froze to the skin of the goblins. Most fell to the ground from the pain. the tougher ones held out but it opened a gap. "WHAT IS THIS HURRY UP AND STAND UP GET IN FRONT OF ME I CANT AFFORD TO DIE HERE" The commander was screaming orders but that was all the time I need.This tale has been unlawfully obtained from Royal Road. If you discover it on Amazon, kindly report it.


    {Skill Activated: Intermediate Ice Magic - Ice Armor}


    Armour made of ice formed around my entire body only leaving slits for eyes and mouth. If anyone saw me like this they would immediately assume I''m an ice golem in the shape of a dog. I start charging into the front lines cutting down goblins left and right. "WH-W-W-W-WHAT IS THIS MONSTER"! The commander was shaking fear was easily visible on his face. Their spears and arrows bounced off my armor nothing they did could stop me it was only a matter of time until there was only one left the commander.


    "ST-STAY AWAY"! Ignoring him I walk close and -SHWISH- my claws travel straight into his neck cleanly decapitating it. I let out a sigh knowing the battles over but something strange starts happening. {I''m dispersing OH WAIT THAT''S RIGHT CRIMSON}! I charge down the hall at full speed seeing corpses of goblins as I speed by. I approach a door made ebony. *This has to be it* as I try to open it I just end up hitting it. *Locked oh well it can''t be helped,* Backing up I charge towards the door with full speed. right before I make contact a familiar sound rung in my head.


    (You leveled up)


    (You leveled up)


    (You leveled up)


    This voice rang in my head a total of 14 times. *Did he manage to defeat it*? Then I made contact with the door. -CRRK, CHING- the lock broke completely and the door swung open. There I saw a bloodied crimson Kobold slumped on the floor. {MASTER ARE YOU ALIVE} I screamed as I immediately went to treat his wounds. his breathing was heavy, however, he survived. *Looks like I''ll have to give him a little more credit I pondered as I stood guard waiting for him to regain consciousness.

 Chapter 13 A Farwell to the Dead and a New Beginning

    obold I never expected you to beat that troll keep on entertaining me". I wanted to speak back but I couldn''t my head was spinning from the blood loss. After he finished the light envelopes me giving me a moment of bliss with no pain. When I opened my eyes I saw Max staring at me. I was wrapped in bandages covering all my wounds. [What happened]? Moaning the only question on my mind. I remember being fling against the wall with too many messages going through my mind than I blacked out. {I should be asking you that Master}. His voice was as stern as ever. I told him the events that transpired until I blacked out. {Have you checked out your status yet}? That''s a good idea I haven''t checked yet. [STATUS] my jaw dropped as I checked the box that appeared before me. I really need to stop being surprised at this.


    (Name: Crimson)


    (Race: Red Kobold)


    (Level: 27)


    (Class: Monster)


    (Unique Class: Summoner)


    (Strength: 72)


    (Agility: 99)


    (Magic Aptitude:50)


    (Intelligence: 3)


    (Health: 80)


    (Magic Points: 215)


    (Skill Points: 70)


    (Skills and Spells: Dagger Arts, Claw Arts, Fang Arts, Club Arts, New: Greatsword Arts, Vital Stab, Fire Spells - Basic, New: Fire Spells Intermediate, Summon Monster - Minor, New: Summon Monster Weak. New: Cleave, Bash, New: Support Magic - Basic)


    (Unique Skill: Rage if the Ridiculed, New: Curse of Hatred)


    (Unique Racial Skills: Roar of the small, New: Hate-Filled Roar - locked)


    (Unique Class Skills: Summon Partner, New: Call Partner)


    (Titles: Adventurer, the god of monsters toy, Possessor of Unique class, Cheater of Death, Cheater, Lil Berserker, Mindless Being, Goblin Slayer, Smasher, Retarded Murderer, Troll Killer, Goblin Lair Conquerer, Hate Incarnate)


    What are these strange skills and what''s with these titles like Hate Incarnate? Let''s start with Curse of Hatred - Locked.


    (Curse of Hatred - Locked)


    (When Hate is utilized it consumes the mind, Hate is a powerful force that when focused into one being will drive a person to get revenge using any means necessary, Strength Boost - Greater, Agility Boost - Greater, Intelligence: The being cannot discern anything only driven by the desire to kill skill causes user to attack friend or foe alike, Heals any wounds keeping user on the verge of death fighting till the target is dead, user will feel unbearable pain as compensation until the skill ends unlocked when there is immense hatred from multiple sources like victims or rivals user must also feel hatred towards target)


    What a scary Skill shivering I check the next skill Hate-Filled Roar.


    (Hate-Filled Roar - Locked)


    (Evolved form of Roar of the small the skill, Rage filled Roar uses Flames of Hatred to cause the target to feel all the pain he inflicted on others if the hate towards target is very strong, if the victim of the target died the target will also die, if there were multiple victims that died target must experience the pain of each death than finally will die, if no victims died than target will experience the pain he inflicted but might die depending on how strong the flames of Hatred are, Flames of Hatred will grow in strength the more hatred the victims have towards the target the stronger the fire that burns, if user does wish to spare the target the power of flames of Hatred and the boost of stats given is reduced significantly, Unlocked from skill Curse of Hatred)


    What are with these scary skills I''m just glad they''re locked. However, I''m still not able to move. After spending the night inside the cave I was able to move again. This is a really good thing you know without being able to move I had to sit through Max''s lectures on common sense. [So what now]? {We go collect whatever treasure is in her I think it is down the path I went on}. [Alright then let''s do that but before we leave I have some unfinished business]. And with that we set out to claim our reward we found a fair bit of treasure too. Turns out these goblins we''re good at raiding traveling merchants. The only thing I found worth mentioning was a Dagger with excellent craftsmanship. [Ahh Dagger I missed you so]. {Can you put a hold on your creepy reunion with a Dagger and help me move all this}. [Shut it, this is a very important moment]. -Rustle Rustle- Sticking my head up I look around for the source of the noise. Max heard it too and charges at the sound bringing back a goblin hanging from his mouth. Suddenly a box appears in my vision. {Hey, I Leveled up I''m now level 25}. He has a happy and proud look on his face I, however, am more focused on the box.Stolen from Royal Road, this story should be reported if encountered on Amazon.


    (Max has 1 Mutations remaining do you wish to use it)


    A Mutation huh well I''m curious so of course, I''m going to. [Hey Max I''m giving you a mutation get ready]. {Ooh make it a good one} Max has a strangely excited look on his face. [Breath Attack, Quick Spell Cast, Improved Mobility. Theirs some amazing things here. I''ll pick this one] After selecting the mutation Max''s figure started to change. His back becomes arched as a pair of dragon wings sprout from his back. I chose the winged mutation. {Nice choice Master with this I''ll have an advantage in combat and be able to scout things more easily}. [Oh really I picked it since it''ll help us get back to town faster). {IS TRANSPORTATION ALL YOU SEE ME GOOD FOR}! I couldn''t help but laugh at seeing his face. [Of course, that''s not the reason I picked it but that''s for all the times you made fun of me]. He hits me in the head with his paw nearly making me fall down. *Brings back memories*.


    {By the way Master, what was the business you were talking about}? [Oh yeah I found some dead bodies of people who were tortured I wanted to bury them in the forest at least]. Even if they did mistreat me they still had life, besides it''s not like they themselves were the ones giving me a hard time. {How are you planning to get them their than}? I just smiled.


    (An hour later)


    After attaching the last of the bodies to Max we started making our way to the entrance. It was more than a little awkward for Max considering how most of the bodies were barely even clothed. After reaching a suitable spot I start digging a hole in the ground. Since we Kobolds make our own caves it was a very easy task. After the hole was dug we started placing the bodies inside carefully next to each other. The final body we put in was that of a young adult female with black hair. As soon as we finished we layed a large cloth we found over the bodies. I was just about to start filling the holes back in but then I noticed something. A blue light came from one of the bodies under the cloth and soon it started taking form while flying. "H-Hi" My eyes were as far open as they could be. The thing spoke again. "Th-Thanks to you I can finally rest in peace". I was still in shock not able to speak. "Can you do me a favor please"? I didn''t say anything just shook my head. "My name is Violet Brelhelm could you tell my dad of my fate"? I shook my head again. "Really thanks". and with that, the ghost with a big smile disappeared. *Wait isn''t Brelhelm the family name of the town mayor*? Five Boxes appeared in front of me.


    (Title Gained: Friend of the dead)


    (Title Gained: Ally to the god of death)


    (Title Gained: Scarred of the Supernatural)


    (Item Lost: Pants)


    (Item Gained: Soiled Pants)


    *I really could have done without the last three*. Now that I think about it this journey has been full of downs. I''ve been beaten and bruised, robbed unfairly treated as well. Fate might not be kind but I have some good memories to, maybe just maybe this story has started looking up and fate will no longer be able to hold me.


    [IM A KOBOLD, SO WHAT]


    (Title Acquired: Tiny Hero)

 Chapter 14 Drill Seargent Max

    suddenly out of the bushes pops a guy in armor jumps out. "STOP FOUL BEAST THIS IS THE END OF THE LINE FOR YOU"! Oh, great one of these guys. "FOR I RAGAN THE GREAT SHALL SLAY YOU HERE"! I''ll admit my intelligence maybe.... less than average but this guy is just plain mental. [Status] A box pops up in my field vision. (Skill status has evolved into eyes of a hero due to the Title: Tiny Hero, eyes of a hero grants deeper knowledge into one''s stats as well as reveal more information). *That''s helpful*


    (Name: Ragan)


    (Race: Human)


    (Class: Warrior)


    (Level: 12)


    (Strength: 51)


    (Agility: 30)


    (Vitality: 55)


    (Defence: 40)


    (Magic Aptitude: 5)


    (Intelligence: 10)


    (Wisdom: 5)


    (Charisma: 20)


    (Health: 49/49)


    (Magic Points: 5/5)


    (Skill Points: 36/42)


    (Skills and Spells: Cleave - level 1, Slice - level 1, Speech - level 2, Sword Arts - Level 1)


    (Titles: Prideful One, Speaker, Devoid of Common Sence)


    (Equipment: Half plate Armor, Sword of Sharpness)


    * YOUR''E KIDDING ME EVEN THIS MENTALLY DELUSIONAL KID HAS A HIGHER INTELLIGENCE SCORE THAN ME DAMNIT ALL*! On the other hand, the upgraded skill seems very useful it was more than what I expected.


    "NOW PREPARE FOR YOUR DEMISE BEAST HRAGH"! [Slow] And with that, I sidestep his sword and use my tail to trip him up he falls face-first into the dirt, it was quite amusing. "you... ILL GET YOU BACK FOR THIS"! With that, he storms off. *What a hyperactive fellow* I continue to make my way towards the gates to the town. I have to pay the fee again but luckily we have the treasure got the treasure from the goblins but it won''t last too long. [After we turn in our quest and monster parts we should be set for the next few weeks if we spend it wisely]. {I think that''s the smartest thing I''ve heard you say}. [If you don''t shut your trap I''ll spend it all on accessories]. That got Max to stay surprisingly quiet.


    -Dingaling- The bell rings as we enter the guild "Weclo - Oh it''s you give up then"? [No it''s completed and here''s the necessary evidence]. The receptionist had a shocked look on her face. "Alright here''s your payment" [Five Ten Fifteen silver... WAIT THE QUEST REWARD WAS 40 SILVER AND A COPPER FOR EACH EXTRA GOBLIN KILLED]! "About that, there is no evidence that you didn''t receive help so we''re saving the rest for the person who helped you". I couldn''t believe this, the guild is stealing money from me.


    "Hey, Receptionist lady". I know that voice that belongs to the asshole that wanted to use me as a meatshield. "I and the group saw him struggling so we decided to clear it out for him he promised us a reward but it doesn''t look like he wasn''t planning to give it to us". "Oh is that so"? The receptionist looks at me and I''m going to call him Ass for now. Ass shook his head. "That''s a violation of guild rules" Swiping the bag of money from me she then hands it to Ass. "Thank you very much" Ass bows and takes his leave laughing hysterically. Pure rage boils inside me it was so intense it was close to activating the curse of Rage skill. {Calm down Crimson if you kill everybody here there would be no point in showing your face in any city}. For the first time in I think ever I decided to listen to Max''s advice. [I understand] I let out a deep breath in an attempt to calm down.You might be reading a stolen copy. Visit Royal Road for the authentic version.


    {Let''s go outside the town I need to show you something}. [I understand however I can''t afford to keep paying the gate cost]. {If I remember correctly there is a hole in the southern district}. [Alright I''ll check it out]. I honestly didn''t trust him but I was desperate to save money. Turns out surprisingly, he was telling the truth. *What a pleasant surprise*


    {Alright Crimson do you know why I called you hear}? [Yes were on a picnic right]. At that Max had no retort but I seriously thought that was why we were here. {We''re here so I can train you}. I honestly was to lazy to do so. [I''m going to go take a nap]. Before I could even get close to leaving Max bares my path and flashes his fangs and claws. [On second thought I suddenly have a strange inspiration to train] I broke into a cold sweat as I say this. With a satisfied look Max backs down and we begin training. Let me say one thing TRAINING FROM MAX IS HELL. We accepted multiple kill missions and Max gave me pointers forcing me to fight by myself. What''s even worse is he wouldn''t give me a ride no matter how much I pleaded. It may just be just my laziness speaking but on by the eighth consecutive trip in a row, my legs nearly collapsed. EVEN WORSE IS THAT ASS CLAIMED ALL THE QUEST WE TOOK, I DIDNT GET PAID ANYTHING. After an entire week, Max decided he was satisfied. {Congratulations Crimson you really improved seems like even your intelligence went up}. [WAIT REALLY LET ME CHECK]! [Status].


    (Name: Crimson)


    (Race Red Kobold)


    (Level: 30/999)


    (Intelligence: 3.5)


    [Kill me]. That''s all I managed to say. With my mood as bad ad my looks -And that''s saying something- I decided to cheer myself up by selling some jewels from the goblin cave. Ass can''t claim these as his since it''s not something he can kill. so with that, I make my way to the guild.


    [WHAT DO YOU MEAN THAT HE DISCOVERED THE LOCATION SO HE KEEPS THE MONEY THATS BULLSHIT]! Now Ass started claiming that he discovered the location the jewels were found so their rightfully his. *I''m sick of this I''ve had enough* I turn to him [I challenge you to a duel]. "A duel huh and what''s in it for me"? [I''ll throw all my items in as well as become your party''s meatshield]. I heard a voice in the back of my head. {Rushing into things as always I see}. [Shut it I''ve had enough of this guy].


    "Oh, I see if theirs stakes in this than I bet this small bag of holding". He grins speaking in a tone as if he already won. "Any rules"? [No killing you can use weapons and spells as well as beat the opponent to within an inch of their life other than that nothing fatal I, however, will be using my fists]. "Oh please, I would look bad if I had to use a weapon against a mere Kobold". [Say that again I dare you]. "Worthless little Kobold" The tension in the air was high everybody was looking at us. "Alright then let''s head outside and settle this shall we"? [With Pleasure] And with that we walk outside getting surrounded by a crowd wanting to see the fight. Quickly getting into my battle stance I prepare myself for combat.

 Chapter 15 Sweet Sweet Revenge

    The crowd squirmed in anticipation. An adventurer who was assigned to be the referee came out. "THIS IS A DUEL BETWEEN THE ADVENTURER BRET AND THE MONSTER CRIMSON ARE BOTH COMBATANTS READY"? [Yes] "Of course". "Than Fight". And with that, the match began. "BRING IT SHORTY" He shouted as he charged at me. Back then I would have thought he was fast but now after training with Max I understood how to properly fight and I must say that I am impressed at how far it alone has gotten me. I block his punch throwing his arm to the side. "Huh" Not expecting to be blocked so easily. He keeps throwing punches but they''re easily dodged or blocked. [I might as well get a bit serious just to show you who you''re messing with. As cringy as that was I did mean it I needed him to regret ever crossing me.


    (Support magic: Strength up - minor) (Support magic: Defence up - minor) (Support magic: Agility up - minor). It was time to counter-attack. I start throwing well-paced punches leaving no openings. You may be wondering how I could get this far in only a week. Well, let''s just say Max knew how to keep me motivated. "STOP THIS"! He threw a punch right at me which I easily dodged I saw a golden opportunity he was wide open. (Skill Activated: Vital Strike - Level 2) Using my fist I aim right for his testicles.


    -CRUNCH- The crowd falls silent. I could hear the angels singing at the death of this man''s social and private life. He slumped over holding his testicles in pain. [Being short means I''m that much closer to your crotch] I have an uncontrollable evil-looking grin on my face. [What was the deal again as long as I don''t kill you anything''s fine right? (Skill activated: Intimidation - Level 1). Ass was crying from the pain and fear the crowed was too shocked to do anything. I threw his limp body to the ground. I''m not the type of guy who tortures others out of boredom.


    "He-Hey that''s dirty. "GET HIM"! His two allies drew their swords and rush me. I was already ready for them. (Skill Activated: Flame Magic - Intermediate: Melt). Their swords started glowing red from the heat. The iron from their sword began melting into a liquid. Dripping on their hands they immediately let go of their swords screaming from the pain. Horrible burns cover their hands where the liquid touched them. I turn towards Ass who was lying on the ground. [Don''t let me see you ever again] After declaring this I walk over to the counter and grab the magic bag which I earned.Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.


    "Hold it" I was suddenly stopped it was the referee. "Crimson is disqualified for cheating and outside fighting the winner is Bret". I couldn''t believe my ears. [CHEATING WHAT DO YOU MEAN CHEATING I WON FAIR AND SQUARE]. "The rule clearly states that magic is not allowed he takes out a fake copy of the duel declaration" [I WAS THE ONE WHO ISSUED THE CHALLANGE AND I CLEARLY SAID MAGIC WAS ALLOWED BESIDES THEY WERE THE ONES WHO PICKED THE FIGHT]. "Bret was the one who gave me this and he is much more trustworthy than you.


    I stare at Bret who was lying on the ground a small grin covered his face. *That Bastard he rigged the entire fight from the beginning no wonder he was so confident even if I won I would lose in the end*. *I''m sure there were other conditions that I didn''t know about. Rage filled me, I could barely think. the skill was starting to activate meaning im, not the only one who hates him. Who knows how many people he stole from. "As stated in the contract all of the monster Crimson items now belong to Bret and Crimson is now the meat shield of his party". *What do I do, what can I do*? I was not about to be Ass''s shield. *Will I ever escape this treatment*?


    [FINE] I take out the real contract. [BOTH PARTICIPANTS SIGNED THIS PAPER EXPLAIN HOW IT ISN''T REAL]! He just shrugs "I just trust Bret more than you". [How about this if you can stop me go ahead and kill me if not I''m leaving with my property]. "You would go against the honor of a duel". I was so ticked off at this point they cheat me out of a win and then talk about honor. I stick up my middle finger. [You can keep your honor I don''t need it]. This seemed to set off the spark into a fire. Many Drew their swords charging at me. [MAX] At that Max jumps from my shadow hitting all of the adventurers who jumped at me. [As I said I don''t need your honor]. And with that, me and Max take-off.{Shall we leave}? [No we still have to tell the mayor about his daughter''s death remember]? {Alright I''ll drop you off their}. With that, I was pretty much airdropped me in the mayor''s yard.


    "HOLY"! the Mayer jumped back from the Kobold who just fell from the sky. If I''m being honest I was a little disappointed he didn''t have a greater reaction. [Sorry to say this but your daughter died in a goblin den well see you]. I start heading out but guards blocked my path. *, Of course, it wouldn''t be that easy*. I think to myself as I get surrounded. *What am I going to do with this town*?


    (Title Acquired: Dishonored)

 Chapter 16 Outlaws

    I''m now surrounded by guards that trapped me as the mayor started speaking. "Tha - That''s not possible I''m a devout follower to the god of light nothing bad can happen to me or my family, I-I know you must have done something this is your fault I know it". Once again with no evidence against me and just assuming I''m the one to blame. *Why is it that everybody I meet is either crazy, wants me dead, or both* "KILL THIS WORSHIPER OF THE GOD OF DEMONS KILL HIM NOW"! [I am a follower of the dragon god I''ll have you WHOA]! A spear flies towards my face as I barely manage to duck under it. "KILL THIS HERETIC"! (Skill used: Summon Monster - Intermediate). Out of the ground emerges a giant centipede-like monster. *I wonder what I summoned now. [Status]


    (Name: Rolling Centipede, Crimsons summon)


    (Race: Centipede)


    (Level: 28)


    (Strength: 72)


    (Agility: 69)


    (Vitality: 88)


    (Defence: 95)


    (Magical Aptitude: 15)


    (Intelligence: 4)


    (Wisdom: 4)


    (Charisma: 0)


    (Health: 121/121)


    (Magic points: 30/30)


    (Skill Points: 55/55)


    (Skills and Spells: Harden, Roll, Acid spit, Acid magic - basic, digest, tunnel, Trap laying)


    Wow, this new summon monster is no joke. "I KNEW IT HE IS A HERETIC WITH THE POWER TO SUMMON DEMONS, KILL HIM KILL HIM NOW"! Their spears and arrows strike the hide of the centipede unable to Peirce through its harden skill. [Alright clear a path for me]. And with that, the centipede charged up his role. -FWOOSH- It took off sending chunks of ground and heavily armored guards flying like they weighed nothing. -BAM- With that, the centipede collided with the wall breaking a giant hole through it. *Now''s my chance* I break into a dash to get out of there I would be able to handle any guards but I''d most likely lose to any half-decent Adventurer. "BRING ME ITS HEAD NOW"! *He''s still screaming well I need to lose them. (Skill Activated: Support spell - basic: Silence). all noise I made was immediately gone it was impossible for a normal civilian to hear me at all. [MAX]. Jumping out of some nearby Shadow''s Max came to me. {You called}? [C''mon let''s get out of here]. Hopping on to Max''s back he took off. [GOODBY TOWN YOU WON''T BE MISSED]!The story has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation.


    Night was approaching quickly so we decided to camp near the edge of the forest. {I''ve never mentioned this before but could you keep the snoring down tonight at least}? [What are you talking about I don''t snore]? {Yes you do now try to keep it to a minimum or I''ll tie your snout shut}. Max never changes at least. While thinking of the rough day I just had I slowly drift into sleep.


    Feeling something on my face I wake up. [Huh a price of paper]? As I look at the contents I''m not that surprised.


    (Crimson the Kobold)


    (Wanted: Dead or Alive preferably dead)


    (His crimes include extortion, murder, dark god worshiping, punching a man in the crotch, destruction of property, disrespecting an honorary duel, and mildly sassing the Mayor)


    (Reward: 10 gold coins)


    [TEN GOLD COINS I MIGHT AS WELL TURN MYSELF IN]! {SHUT IT, IT''S TO EARLY FOR THIS}! Looks like Max is cranky today. on the poster, there is a very poorly drawn picture of me. {What are you even reading}? Max looks over my shoulder trying to find what I was reading. {Wow, these are some serious crimes and this picture captures your exact imagine}. [IT DOES NOT]! Shouting this I smack Max on the head though he just starts snickering. {Well now that your an outlaw here why don''t we go to a different town and explore their}. That was a really good idea, I didn''t want to admit it though. [Alright Alright I''ll agree let''s go. And as we left the old town in utter Chaos we head on a new adventure to who knows where.


    (Title Acquired: Outlaw)

 Chapter 17 An Undiscovered Dungeon

    [MY LEGS HURT]. I complained as Max kept a steady pace. {I don''t care its good training}. [OH COME ON YOUR THREE TIMES THE SIZE OF ME AND HAVE FOUR LEGS IT''S UNFAIR]. We''ve been walking for hours which is a new record for me. *I really regret shouting how things were looking up in the forest, Karma is not kind at all*. Because I had become an Outlaw in the town I wasn''t able to secure a source of food. [I''m getting hungry] {Alright hurry up}. I grab a handful of herbs we found earlier and cram them into my moth. *Oh meat I miss you so* for some reason all the animals in the forest have gone into hiding. Maybe it has something to do with all the kill quests we took while training. Who would have thought that it would affect the ecosystem like this?


    [How much longer]. I start moaning from the boredom. [I wish something fun would happen. -CRRK- [Huh what was that? And as if to answer my call the rocks and ground cave in and we start falling. {I TOLD YOU TO LAY OFF THE CALORIES}! [REALLY THIS IS MY FAILT YOUR FOUR TIMES MY SIZE].


    (Skill Activated: Support Spell - basic: Slow Fall)


    The speed I was falling at decreases exponentially. Oh, and I also cast it on Max nearly forgot about him, my mistake. {I NEARLY DIED}. [Hey I saved you in the end you should be grateful]. {GRATEFUL MY ASS I WOULDVE DIED FROM A HEART ATTACK BEFORE I EVEN REACHED THE GROUND}. I close my ears as I''m getting dizzy from the volume of Max''s shouts. [Where are we anyway]? {Now that you mention it I don''t know}. We look around the only thing in the cave was a giant ornate door. [Isn''t that a dungeon entrance]? {Yeah I think so and a hidden one at that}. Hidden dungeons were hidden by the gods because their more dangerous than normal it was to prevent an idiot overestimating himself from getting himself killed. They also contained powerful artifacts I started squirming from excitement.A case of theft: this story is not rightfully on Amazon; if you spot it, report the violation.


    [Wait didn''t I wish for something interesting to happen]? [I WISH FOR A POWERFUL DEMONIC SWORD TO FALL FROM THE SKY IN FRONT OF ME]! -BAM- Something did fall from the sky but it was a loose rock and instead of falling in front of me it fell on me. [OW OW OW]. {That''s what you get for pushing your luck}. [NOT HELPING]! After the pain subsided we decided our next course of action. {Hidden dungeons are very dangerous. [Mhm] I give a reply while examining the door. {Now I think it''s best to level up somewhere else and avoi-} (SHRING) [HEY IT OPENED]. With complete disregard for his warnings and a stupid smile on my face, I enter the dungeon with Max who was close behind me letting out a defeated sigh. [TO ADVENTURE]. I break out into a light jog. -TINK- [UHH] -BAM-. I then tripped on a rock and fell face first. I stay motionless for a bit as Max just stares at me. [ON TO ADVENTURE]! I jump back up. And now with broken pride and a bloody nose, we head into the dungeon ready for whatever comes our way.

 Chapter 18 A Fearsome Foe

    [Boy it''s stuffy in here]. We traverse the damp dungeon while on guard. This dungeon had some weird traps but thanks to my new racial skill Trap Finding, we were able to avoid them. however I''m still confused about the selection of traps that we found. The first trap which Max ran into induces feelings of itchiness. It was quite amusing watching Max roll around with wide eyes while shouting my back. The next trap we ran into was one we managed to disarm would make you feel like having to go to the bathroom. (Alert: Trap Sence has detected a trap). Looks like there is another trap wonder what this one will be, maybe it will make me taller. [Hold up Max theirs a trap here]. {Oh thank god you found it I never want to go through that again}. [Really I know I had fun]. {You know that theirs a reason you don''t have many friends right}? [Shut it I need to concentrate]. I start working on disarming the trap in front of me. -CHINK- [Whoops] -PSSH-. A green mist is released as I inhaled it I started feeling dizzy but somehow also good.


    {Uhm Master are you alright}? I stumble out of the mist catching myself from falling. [ISH FUL GRUT] I stated this while swaying back and forth. {OH GOSH DAMMIT}! I put my arm around his neck. [Wuts Wong bud not feling gud] -Hic-. Grabbing the collar on my shirt Max drags me along. [OH THEIR ONCE WAS A MAN NAMED TIM AND JIM THEY WENT ON THEIR WAY TO SLAY A DRAGUN BUT ALL THAT THEY FOUND WAS AN EMPTY CAVE AS THE DRAGON CANE DOWN AND KILLED TIM, NOW TIM WAS DEAD JIM PISSED HIS PANTS RUNNING AWAY HE THOUGHT HE WOULD LIVE BUT AS IT TURNS OUT THERE WAS A TRAP AND THAT WAS THE END OF TIM AND JIM]! I sang an old Kobold song in my drunken stupor turns out I was a pretty good singer or so I thought but it seemed like Max was about to go crazy.


    After a couple minutes of being dragged it seems the effects wore off. [Hey Max how long are you planning on dragging me]? {Yo-YOUR FINALLY BACK TO NORMAL OH THANK GOD I WOULDNT HAVE LASTED MICH LONGER}! [Hey I''ll have you know I thought I sang pretty well]. He stares at me with a your kidding right look. [By the way how far along did we go]? {Well we were attacked by Fire Bats and you tried hugging a porcuneedle shouting LUK AT IS BUTIFUL FEATHERS so not very far}. My face flushes red with embarrassment but I''m just glad it wasn''t noticeable.


    (Alert enemy approaching). A box popped up in my vision. I immediately Drew my dagger ready and prepared for anything. -SHLURP- I could hear it coming. -SHLURP SHLURP- It''s here -PLOP- a tiny gelatinous blob with tiny eyes appeared in front of me it was... *Adorable*? [It''s so cute] I grab a stick and start poking it. {Uhm master I wouldn''t do that}. [Why not it''s just an adorable purple blob]. As if on cue the slime sprung at me as teeth formed from the gelatin piercing my scales as it attached to my face. [AAAHHH WHY DOES IT HURT SO MICH GET IT OFF GET IT OOOOFFFFFFFFF]! I flail around trying to throw it off. With the help of Max, we manage to throw it off. Blood flows from the bite wounds mixing with my red scales. [WHAT THE HELL IS THAT THING STATUS]Stolen from Royal Road, this story should be reported if encountered on Amazon.


    (Name: Purple Slime)


    (Race: Slime)


    (Level: 37)


    (Class: Monster)


    (Strength: 176)


    (Agility: 119)


    (Vitality: 60)


    (Defence:42)


    (Magical Aptitude: 15)


    (Intelligence: 23)


    (Wisdom: 25)


    (Charisma: 188)


    (Health: 53/54)


    (Magic Points: 29/29)


    (Skill Points 25/32)


    (Skills and Spells: Devour, Grapple, Lure, Physical Resistance, Acid Magic, Acid Resistance)


    (Unique Race Skill: Morph)


    (Titles: Charmer, Glutton, Dungeon Monster)


    *HOLY CRAP THAT IS ON BUFF SLIME* [It has charm no wonder I was lured in]. {Wete any of its magic points depleted}? [No why do you ask]? {Lure is a spell-like ability it takes magic to use meaning you weren''t lured in, your just incompetent}. [That''s harsh Max]. {I had to drag your intoxicated body around the dungeon protect you while you''re trying to hug a porcuneedle all of this while listening to your drunken singing and you''re saying that what I said was harsh}.


    I could see the crazed look in his eyes and decided to change the subject. The instinct for survival is a powerful thing. [Alright let''s take this thing down]. (Skill activated - Intermediate fire magic: Fire Arrow) A large arrow of fireflies from my hand zooming towards the slime. The slime jiggles and morphs creating a hole in its body that my magic passes through. {That won''t work you need to distract it first}. [Looks like I''ll need your help then you ready]? {Of course I am} [Alright then let''s do this together}. we initiate in combat it only takes a minute but... We were beaten and bruised as the slime casually rolls away. [We don''t mention this to anybody alright]. {I agree we mention this to no one}. I wonder to myself, *I was able to defeat a troll that once killed a hero but I lost to a slime what''s with this world. And with that, we decide to wait for our wounds to heal from our heroic battle.


    (Title Acquired: Slime food)


    (Title Acquired: Slime lover)

 Chapter 19 Deeper Down

    We healed from our battle with the slime and continued forward being sure to avoid the slime at all cost. We arrive at a really well-made staircase. {Let''s take a break here}. [ALRIGHT] we settle down as I stuff my face with edible grass. *I''m getting used to the taste of grass and it''s scaring me*. [How much further till the bottom]? {Well hidden dungeons usually have a hundred floors or so id guess we have around 98 more floors to go through}. -PFFFT- I accidentally spit my lunch into his face. [WHY DIDNT YOU TELL ME THIS BEFORE WE ENTERED]!? He wipes the half-chewed grass off of his face. {I WOULD HAVE BUT YOU COMPLETELY IGNORED ME AND RUSHED STRAIGHT IN ALSO LEARN MANNERS THAT WAS DISGUSTING}! Well, that sounds like something I would do. [Well we can''t do anything now, theirs no use in complaining about it]. {YOU WERE THE ONE COMPLAINING JUST FIVE SECONDS AGO}! [Theirs no use in sweating the small details let''s just go]. Letting out an annoyed sigh Max agrees and we continue to the second floor.


    There was more enemy''s here with fewer traps I had some fun practicing my flame and summoning magic. -SHRIEEEEEEE- An Alpha bat screamed as he suddenly burst into flames. [ALRIGHT THAT BURNT NICELY]! {Have you ever thought that what your doing is sick or twisted at all}? [What are you talking about, their monsters]? {That''s exactly what I''m talking about since your also a monster}. [I don''t know what you''re trying to tell me but I just want to keep burning things you coming with me or not]?


    (Title Acquired: Sadist)


    we continue down in the dungeon clearing floors as we go the third floor, the fourth-floor and finally the fifth floor. I even managed to level up twice, but at this point, I''m dead tired. [Can''t we rest yet in tired]. {If it gets you to stop whining than yes}. [HOORAY]! I set out a bedroll I hear some clucking. my head perks up looking for the source of the noise. than I see it an army of chickens heading towards us with a massive chicken who seems like he is leading the rest. One thing and one thing only rushed through my mind. *MEAT* [Status].


    (Name: Chicken soldier)


    (Race: Chicken)


    (Level: 14)


    (Strength: 26)


    (Agility: 34)


    (Vitality: 200)


    (Defence: 10)


    (Magical Aptitude: 0)


    (Intelligence: 2)


    (Wisdom: 4)


    (Health: 58/58)


    (Magic Points: 0/0)


    (Skill Points 34/34)


    (Skills and Magic: Peck, Flock, Flutter, Undying Bodies)


    (Titles: Servant of the Chicken king)


    *What''s with that vitality and that undying Bodies Skill*


    (Undying Bodies: A skill that allows one to continue living even if their head is chopped off 1 skill point is used per day to keep the target alive - skill points won''t regenerate during this time - Target can still starve to death - If enough damage occurred to the targets heart skill will be overridden)


    Okay wow that''s terrifying but I''m curiouse to see if it works or not, what about the big guy?


    (Name: The Chicken king)


    (Level: 34)


    (Race: Supreme Chicken)


    (Strength: 102)


    (Agility: 12)


    (Vitality: 548)


    (Defence: 22)


    (Magical Aptitude: 35)


    (Intelligence: 27)


    (Wisdom: 19)


    (Health: 341/341)


    (Magic Points: 66/66)


    (Skill Points: 129/129)


    (Skills and Magic: Peck, Command, Squish, Tactics, Undying Body, Earth Magic - basic, Earth Magic - Intermediate)


    The story has been taken without consent; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident.(Titles: the king of Chickens, Commander, Savoir of chickens, Fifth-floor Miniboss)


    (Equipment: Chicken Kings Necklace - Vitality +50)


    *YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME EVEN A CHICKEN HAS HIGHER INTELLIGENCE THAN ME, AND WHAT''S WITH THAT VITALITY*!? {We better do something I can deal with losing to a slime but I''m not about to lose to a chicken} [Agreed let me try something]. Now I know this is a life and death situation and all but my curiosity got the better of me. (Skill Activated: Support Magic - Intermediate: Haste) and with that my speed improved drastically I used this to rush up to a chicken while unsheathing my knife. -SHWING- I slashed the head of the Chicken off as it flew to the ground but it still stood. [EW] I jerk backward from the sight this was disgusting. As if giving some sort of signal the Chicken King let out a caw. All the chickens started huddling together so I couldn''t take them one on one. [CRAP that''s a smart move it pisses me off]. {Does it piss you off from the list opportunity or because it was a smart move}? [Can''t it be both]? Boy oh, boy did I want to burn this place to the ground. (Skill Activated: Summon Monster - Intermediate). -ROAR- out of the circle a Large Salamander emerged. I can only let out a big grin. [Status]


    (Name: Adult Salamander - Crimsons Summon)


    (Race: Fire Salamander)


    (Level: 39)


    (Strength: 96)


    (Agility: 43)


    (Vitality: 120)


    (Defence: 111)


    (Magical Aptitude: 35)


    (Intelligence: 33)


    (Wisdom: 45)


    (Health: 201)


    (Magic Points: 87)


    (Skill Points: 55)


    (Skills and Magic: Earth Magic - Basic, Earth Magic - Intermediate, Stomp, Flame Breath, Tail Whip)


    (Titles: Summon, Hothead)


    This is perfect I like this summon. It looks dumbfounded and a little that it was summoned against chickens. A plan forms in my mind. [Hey you see that day chicken]? It just nods. [Its Vitality makes yours look like dirt it''s 548 are you just going to take it that a chicken is better than you at your strong suit]. Anger burns on his eyes as it lets out a roar. *Looks like it worked. -FWOOM- It spits out fire as the chickens get roasted alive. because they were so close together it was easy for him to hit all of them. All of the chickens except for the king either die from the heat or fall unconscious. The fatty doesn''t seem hurt though but its wings are now singed. [ALRIGHT MAX LETS DO THIS]! {ALRIGHT}! Max charges in while I start casting spells on him.


    (Skill Activated: Support Magic - Basic: Attack up - minor)


    (Skill Activated: Support Magic - Basic: Speed up - minor)


    (Skill Activated: Support Magic - Basic: Evasion up - Minor)


    (Skill Activated: Support Magic - Intermediate: Haste)


    (Skill Activated: Support Magic - Intermediate: Sharpen)


    Max''s stats nearly doubled from that I tried casting, even more, to be safe.


    (Error: Magic Points depleted)


    I felt exhausted even more tired than when Max was training me. But I wasn''t going to just sit out. [RAGH] I charge in unsheathing my dagger. Max reaches the chicken first.


    (Skill Activated: Claw Arts)


    (Skill Activated: Fang Arts)


    (Skill Activated: Wing Arts)


    (Skill Activated, Flesh Tear)


    Max danced around the chicken king cuts started showing on it. It started getting mad it''s health was too high to kill it quickly. I rushed into support Max. -BAM BAM BAM- As soon as I got in range it used it''s Peck skill three times on me. Each Peck felt like getting my head smashed by a rock. I even got hit into the ground. My dagger flew into the air. Max continued not even batting an eye. Even the Salamander got in on the fight with tail arts. However, nothing changed the chicken just got even madder. -SHWING- (Skill Activated: Vital Stab) The dagger that was sent flying fell straight through the heart of the Chicken King. {We did it} The Salamander let out a celebratory roar. I stuck my arm in the air in the shape of a fist. I couldn''t do anything more since I was stuck but hey I did my best. Several boxes appeared in my vision.


    (You Leveled Up)


    (You Leveled Up)


    (You Leveled Up)


    (You Leveled Up)


    (You Leveled Up)


    (You Leveled Up)


    (You Leveled Up)


    (Title Acquired: Natural enemy of Chickens, Chicken Killer)


    *What an Impressive title*

 Chapter 20 Tenth Floor Boss

    I messily gobble up all of the cooked chickens. {you will get the Glutton title if you keep eating like that you know). [Can it this is my first taste of meet in days I''ve been eating grass to survive all this time I deserve this].


    (Title Acquired: Carnivore)


    *At least that''s better than Glutton take that Max*. {By the way we acquired the Necklace of the Chicken King, what should we do with it}? On the ground was a large silver chain with a sun on the end of it. ,[You can use it]. {Wait what}? [I said you can take it I don''t need it and you have more use for it]. I continued eating my chicken. {Alright I''ll take it}. He picks it up with his teeth and throws it up in the air it falls around his neck. I must say I''m impressed. [Alright let''s continue but I''m taking as much chicken as I can] With a full belly and a backpack full of chicken we head to the next floor.it takes us two days but we finally manage to get to the ninth floor stairs. [Alright I''m feeling good about this]. We stand in front of a large golden and iron door. [Let''s go] {Agreed}. -CREAAAK- The door opens and we walk into a large lit room with a giant cow-like monster holding a giant ax. [Status]


    (Name: Minotaur)


    (Race: Minotaur)


    (Level: 42)


    (Strength: 159)


    (Agility:71)


    (Vitality: 144)


    (Defence: 90)


    (Magical Aptitude: 0)


    (Intelligence: 6)


    (Wisdom: 2)


    (Health: 406/406)


    (Magic Points: 0)


    (Skill Points: 133/133)


    (Spells and Skills: Reckless Charge - lvl 2, Axe Arts - lvl 3, Intimidate - lvl 2, Ram - lvl 1, Guillotine - lvl 3, Moon Cutter - lvl 2)


    (Titles: Slayer of many, Reckless Warrior)


    It''s definitely impressive but we can take it. I start casting support spells on Max.


    (Support Spell: Wind Armor)


    (Support Spell: Sharpen)


    (Support Spell: Attack up)


    That''s weird seems like the tier of magic is gone. Max Charges in quickly slashing its neck with his claws. (GURAGHGLGRLGRL)! It starts gurgling on its own blood falling over and died. [Wait what]? I was expecting a huge encounter with an epic conclusion I would be lying if I said I wasn''t disappointed.


    (You Leveled Up)


    (You Leveled Up)


    That''s just confirmed it''s dead Max seems as confused as I am. [I guess that''s that]. Silence takes over the room we stand in. [We should probably get going]. {I agree let''s go}. We go to the door and try to open it but no matter what we do it just doesn''t budge. [We killed the boss why won''t it open]. -SHLURP SHLURP- I hear a noise coming from behind I turn back and fear grips my heart. -PLOP- The purple gelatinous slime stands in front of us. [Don''t tell me...] now that I think of it the Minotaur never had the title dungeon boss. I guess this is the real tenth-floor boss. [Status] My mind feels like it''s on the fritz as the status boxes pop up in my view.


    (Name: Purple Slime)


    (Race: Slime)


    (Level: 58)


    (Class: Monster)


    (Strength: 240)


    If you stumble upon this tale on Amazon, it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it.(Agility: 169)


    (Vitality: 81)


    (Defence:52)


    (Magical Aptitude: 45)


    (Intelligence: 73)


    (Wisdom: 62)


    (Charisma: 188)


    (Health: 77/77)


    (Magic Points: 147/147)


    (Skill Points 82/82)


    (Skills and Spells: Devour, Grapple, Lure, Physical damage Resistance, Acid Magic, Acid Resistance, Digest, Chomp, Status Change )


    (Unique Race Skill: Morph, Predator)


    (Titles: Charmer, Glutton, Dungeon Monster, Tenth Floor Boss, Demon of the dungeons)


    [You''re kidding me it was lying about its stats] we lost badly against it the first time how are we supposed to beat it this time? An idea starts forming in my mind. [Max I need you to hold it off for a while]. {YOUR KIDDING ME RIGHT WE LOST BADLY AGAINST IT THE FIRST TIME TOGETHER AND YOU EXPECT ME TO TAKE IT ON BY MYSELF ARE YOU CRAZY}! [Yes I am, now go in and stall it]. Not being able to argue with my logic he goes in to intercept the enemy. While he does that I run around drawing different types of magic runes. -SWING- Max swung with his claws but because of the damage resistance nothing happened. The slime, however, would morph its body and harden itself creating blunt or sharp objects at will.


    [Keep it up your doing great]. {SHUT UP AND FINISH THE SPELLS ALREADY}! I keep working on the circles around the arena {Alright I finished now lure it into the middle]. [Finally} with that Max leaps into the center of all the circles I placed. I never mentioned this before but the magic circles were in the shape of a square. Guess whoever made up the name took some Alchemy lessons beforehand and were high on shrooms.


    -SHLURP- The slime takes the bait and goes into the middle of all the circle - squares whatever they are. [NOW GET OUT OF THEIR]! Max leaps to get out of there while I activate the skill.


    (Skill Activated: Prepared fire magic: Volcanic eruption X 12. Twelve streams of lava burst from the ground from the magic circles around the slime. The slime not being able to go anywhere morphs his body to shoot himself up.


    (Skill Activated: Wind Sheild)


    I grin, I knew he would do that so I prepared another spell beforehand. The wind blew the lava right into the slime. -GURGLGLGL- with the slimes death cry and multiple boxes popping up in my vision I feel tired from the use of all that Mana. But I feel proud we managed to defeat it with no losses. {AAAHHHHHH MY TAIL IS ON FIRE PUT IT OUT PUT IT OUT AHHH}! *Yep no losses*. After putting Max''s tail out and a long apology later we go to open the door. -CREAK- the door opened slowly.


    My eyes lit up as in front of us sat a giant golden chest. [It-Its beautiful]. {It could be a trap you know} with complete disregard for what Max had to say and my personal safety I did what any sane person would. Rush over and opened it. [WHAT IS IT WHAT IS IT]!? As I opened the chest what lay in front of me was a stick. [Words do not describe how disappointed I feel]. {What are you talking about that''s a nice staff you know}


    (Name: Staff of the Warrior Wizard)


    (Attack + 20, Magic Attack + 1,000)


    (Skills: Transform: At the cost of the magic bonuses the Staff can change shapes into other weapons with no special properties to it)


    I know its an extremely good staff an all but I wanted something different. [Thing is I don''t even like magic]. {What are you talking about you just used magic to defeat the boss}. [Yeah but magic is a lot of work that I don''t want to do that''s why I prefer a dagger where all you have to do is stab things]. {JUST TAKE IT AND LETS MOVE ON}! [FINE DAD JEEZE]! With my new staff in hand, we make our ways towards the lower levels of the dungeon.


    (Title Acquired: Boss Killer)


    *Jeeze these Titles love to ruin the moment*

 Chapter 21 The Great Stick ExcaliBam

    We make our way down to the eleventh floor. Once we reach the bottom we find ourselves in a lush green forest. [How is a freaking forest growing in the dungeon]? {Magic}. [HOW DOES THAT EXPLAIN ANYTHING] While we argue a large ape about twice the size of me sarts eating a fruit. I decided to try out my new weapon. I sneak up behind it raising my staff.


    [EXCALI]! -BAM- I smash my staff into the skull of the dire ape. {Why did you just shout Excali}? [Cause that''s what I''m naming my weapon Excalibam] {Why Excalibam}? [For you see in the old days when gods walked the earth the god of magic tripped on a stick and brought Devine judgment upon it. However, it was proven innocent and obtained some of the god''s powers. The stick than fell from the heavens and stuck into a nearby rock, but was found by a stupid slime and brought to this dungeon]. {Basically your mad that you got a stick instead of a sword right}. [Yeah pretty much].


    (Title Acquired: Terrible Namer)


    After a short rest, we continue as we''re walking down a long corridor I let out a depressed sigh. {What''s wrong master}. [It''s just... I''m lonely]. {Wait what}? [YOU USELESS GODS WHERES THE HEROINE IN THIS STORY ALL THE HEROES IVE HEARD OF EVEN HAVE THEIR OWN HAREM WHAT DO I GET HUH]. I lean on the wall to calm my self down but as I do I accidentally push a stone in. -RUMBLE RUMBLE- The wall rises up revealing a secret passage. My heart speeds up. [What are we waiting for let''s go]. {No patience as usual} Rushing in I come across a large golden chest. My eyes glimmer as I open it [what could it be what could it be wait.... WHAT THE HELL IS THIS]!?


    (Name: Body Pillow from another world)


    (Description: Some who never found love might satisfy their desires by using these)


    -FWOOM- (Skill Activated: Fire Spark)


    We stood there in silence for a good while. [We didn''t see anything]. {Agreed}. After that traumatizing experience, we continue down the dungeon finally reaching the fifteenth floor.


    We reached the fifteenth floor by now and we start looking around. We manage to find a couple of traps and ropers. I happily let Max do all the work. Then we encounter a Salamander, like the one I summoned earlier so I did what any person would do in this situation.


    I proceeded to summon another Salamander and me and Max placed bets on who would win. Of course, I bet on my own Salamander. -SKRIRRR- [NOOOO]! My Salamander dispersed as the mini-boss let out a victory cry. {As agreed I get to spend half of your savings}. He had a proud and amused look on his face which pissed me off. [Yeah fine let''s kill this thing]. It was a hard battle but we managed to take it out from Max''s ice magic. [Wait what''s this] I pick up an item strapped around the arm of the SalamanderYou might be reading a pirated copy. Look for the official release to support the author.


    (Name: Giants Bracer)


    (Effect: Strength +50)


    No wonder I lost it had this thing on. [This is now mine since it had this thing you cheated]. {What are you talking about that won''t even fit you how about I give you back your savings for it}. [mmm fine]. After strapping it to Max he now has to boosts one for Vitality and the other for strength. *Why does he get all the cool items and I get nothing but this stick. {Why don''t we stop here and get some sleep}? [YES PLEASE]!


    We started setting up camp on the fifteenth floor. I take out some chicken out of the magic bag and start eating happily. {What''s our plan going forward}? [You should be the vanguard and I''ll be the support I guess]. {I don''t like that idea}. [Why not it seems that''s what we''re best suited for]. {Because I am not about to be lit on fire again}. [Well at least I had fun]. [Alright how about this then I''ll hold off on magic until it''s necessary deal]? {You will use magic when I say it''s necisarry}. *Crap he caught on*. [For now, I guess I''ll fight with this staff than]. {Didn''t it have a transformation feature why not try that out}? [Oh yeah might as well I guess a ranged weapon would be nice].


    (Transformation skilled activated: Crossbow)


    The staff changes morphs and changes shapes into a crossbow. [This is actually pretty cool now how to I use it]? {First, you pull back the string than load a bolt and finally pull the trigger}. [And if you don''t have bolts what would happen]? {Than it''s useless}. [Well that''s disappointing I might as well give it a try anyway]. I pull back the string to the crossbow -Click- I heard the clicking sound and point it at the wall now all I got to do is pull the trigger]. As I put my finger on the trigger I could feel the Mana being pulled out of me. [Wait what''s going on]? An arrow of fire appears in the crossbow ready to fire and it startled me. [WHAT THE HELL]! Accidentally pulling the trigger the arrow is let loose -CHING- it makes contact with the wall.


    The wall on my right that is somehow it curved right for no reason. [Wait what]? {Wow, you''re worse at this than you are at coming up with oneliners}. [Oh shut up]. I was mad because I knew he was right. [Let me try again while actually aiming this time]. Max carves a target into the wall for me to shoot at. [Alright let''s do this]! Taking aim with my crossbow I let the air loose and it goes straight towards the target. For about five feet that is then it suddenly shot downwards.


    [HOW DOES THAT EVEN WORK]! Max is laughing his ass off while behind me. I transform the crossbow to a Dagger which I''m more used to. [Let''s head on without wasting any more time here]. {HEHE aye-aye deadeye}. *I swear I''m going to get back at him for this*. We March to the sixteenth floor curious about what awaits us next.

 Chapter 22 This Dungeon Is Broken

    After we finished with the fifteenth floor we start clearing out floors like crazy. With that, we were encountering many more enemies and more powerful ones at that. Messages kept popping up in my field of view.


    (You leveled up)


    (You leveled up)


    (You leveled up)


    How do the heroes stand this it''s so annoying. Well, considering what comes from their world I have my guesses. {Things are very easy isn''t it]. {What are you talking about we get beat up badly unless you cast support spells before every fight}. He isn''t wrong, it feels like my support spells have become about ten times as powerful since I picked up ExcaliBam. We finish clearing out a room filled with Fanged Worms. Boy was it a disturbing experience.


    (You leveled up)


    (You leveled up)


    (Max has gained a Mutation Point)


    Oh, sweet Max gained another Mutation I''ll use it later when I have the time. We continued our journey until we reached the nineteenth-floor staircase. [Are we all set]? Believe so all the support spells have been cast and we''ve done as much preparation as we can let''s go. With that, we descended the stairs into the boss room.


    When we reached the bottom we entered an underground lake. There were crystals on the ceiling that shined. The water reflected the light that the crystals emitted illuminating the entire room. [Wow I can''t believe my eyes]. -SKRIEEEEEEE- A giant squid-like monster with eight tentacles bursts from the water letting out an angry screech. *Yep I really can''t believe my eyes* [HELL NO IM NOT ABOUT TO LOSE ANOTHER PAIR OF PANTS]! *Let me just check its stats real quick and* [Status]


    (Name: Underground Kraken)


    (Race: Kraken)


    (Level: 250)


    (Strength: 807)


    (Agility: 323)


    (Vitality: 1052)


    (Defence: 209)


    (Magical Aptitude: 10)


    (Intelligence: 90)


    (Wisdom: 68)


    (CHarisma: 5)


    (Health: 1509/1509)


    (Magic Points: 100/100)


    (Skill Points: 517/517)


    (Skills and Magic: Grab, Water Magic, Water Resistance, Fire Resistance, Drag, Ink Shot, Crush)


    (Titles: Terror of the deep, Drowner of Souls, Hentai Protagonist)


    *WHY IS THE TWENTIETH FLOOR BOSS A KRAKEN WHAT COULD BE THE OTHER FLOOR BOSSES IF THIS IS ONLY THE TWENTIETH*! Maybe I will be losing another pair of pants and what the hell is Hentai? *Ill find that out later* Max seems to have about the same reaction as me, its that reaction you have when you''ve realized your screwed. [WE CANT JUST SIT AROUND LET''S DO THIS]! {Your right its the best chance we got}. We bother rush in the deal battle with the Squid. -BAM- Me and Max are flung against the wall as it slaps us away with its tentacles. *Fire magic is all I''m good for but it''s worthless against this guy*.


    I rush back in. -BAM- I dodge the strike changing my stick into a dagger. Because of my size, I can run along its tentacles but I decide against it since it would just throw me off. -BAM BAM- Two more strikes come at me I roll to the left to avoid them. Max starts jumping through the shadows but with the crystals in the room, he can''t get much freedom. Speaking of crystals I''ve got an idea. Jumping backward out of the way of the Kraken I change the shape of my weapon into a crossbow. The reason my shots went awry was that I wasn''t thinking of how I wanted the arrow to shoot. The arrow of fire appears on the crossbow. -KACHING- the arrow is let loose and speeds towards the crystals. [HELL YEAH I DID IT]! Suddenly right before the arrow hits its target it curve heading straight towards the Kraken. [Or maybe not].


    The tale has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation.(Skill Learned: Crossbow Arts)


    (Skill Learned: Vital Shot)


    (Skill Used: Vital Shot)


    -KRIEEEEE-


    The Kraken lets out a pained roar. [Whoa how much did I do let me check quickly.


    (Name: Kraken)


    (Health: 1428/1509)


    That is really depressing right their. Max bites into it but is just thrown back only dealing about Twenty-one damage himself. [DAMN HOW DO WE BEAT IT]. I think hard about it but nothing is coming up. All I can do is charge in again with a dagger and start slicing it. -BAM- Max only gets thrown back against the wall again but this time a sharp rock pierces into his back as he lets out a pained whimper. [MAX]! I rush over twoards him changing the dagger back into the staff.


    (Skill Activated: Greater Heal)


    [Youll be okay just hang on]. {MASTER WATCH OUT}! I get sent rolling by Max who hits me in the head. [HEY WHAT WAS THAT FO]! I turn around to see Max being grabbed by a tentacle being crushed as he struggles. [MAX NO]! I can only shout as I see Max being crushed to the bone. It may never have seen like it but Max has always been my friend no matter how many times he made fun of me. [NOBODY HURTS MY FRIEND BUT ME]! I charge forward rushing towards Max a plan forms in my mind.


    (You leveled up)


    [NOWS NOT THE TIME SYSTEM]! I rush forward dodging the tentacles left and right where I make my way towards where Max is getting crushed to death.


    (Skill Activated: Support magic - Physical Enhancement)


    (Skill Activated: Support Magic - Attack up)


    (Skill Activated: Vital Stab)


    I leap into the air slashing the tentacle that''s holding Max clean off in my raged state.


    (Mutation Spent: Howl of the Electric King)


    [USE THE SKILL NOW MAX]! {IM ON IT}! As Max quickly falls towards the water he lets out a fierce howl.                       -HOWOOOOO- Lightning bursts from his muzzle engulfing the Kraken in its purple sheet. The lake now sparkling and crackling with electricity the Krakens health quickly drops but so does Max''s Magic Points. [IM NOT DONE YET] and with that, I activate a new knife skill I got a while ago.


    (Skill Activated: Knife Dance)


    With the boosted agility I dash around the Kraken slashing at its body. Were not able to hold out much longer. With as much strength as he can muster Max lets out as strong of a howl as he can.


    -SWING-


    -SKRIIIEEEE-


    I split the daggers in two and stab both of its eyes. With one final scream, the Kraken''s body goes limp and it dies. Me and Max manage to swim back to the shore. My head starts spinning filling with the Systems messages. Exhaustion takes over both of us as we quickly drift into sleep with my only thoughts on how stupid this dungeon was.

 Chapter 23 Aftermath

    A familiar voice sounded through my head. "WOW I never thought you would be this entertaining, now keep on going for my amusement. After those words of uhm encouragement? Were said I finally started regaining consciousness. Waking up in the dimly lit cave I notice I woke up before Max has. *I guess I might as well make a campfire. I take out some firewood from the magic bag and light a fire using magic. -SZZZ- The fire sizzles as the warm flames burn the wood. *This is a good opportunity to check my new stats*. (Status)


    (Name: Crimson)


    (Race: Red Kobold)


    (Level: 138/9999)


    (Class: Monster)


    (Unique Class: Summoner)


    (Strength: 683)


    (Agility: 952)


    (Vitality: 471)


    (Defence: 697)


    (Magic Aptitude: 70)


    (Intelligence: 7)


    (Wisdom: 13)


    (Health: 566/566)


    (Magic Points: 1020/1020)


    (Skill Points: 500/500)


    (Skills and Spells: Dagger Arts, Claw Arts, Fang Arts, Club Arts, Greatsword Arts, Vital Stab, Fire Spells - Basic, Fire Spells - Intermediate, Summon Monster - Minor, Summon Monster Weak. Cleave, Bash, Support Magic - Basic, Summon Monster - Intermediate, Summon Monster - Greater, Void Magic - Basic, Void Magic - Intermediate, Crossbow Arts, Vital Shot, Staff Arts, Dance of Daggers, Advanced Mobility, Dodge, Stealth, Charge, Overpower, Chain Cast, Illusion Magic - Basic, Support Magic - intermediate, Support Magic - Greater, Fire Magic - Greater)


    (Unique Skill: Rage if the Ridiculed, Curse of Hatred - locked, Phase Step)


    (Unique Racial Skills: Roar of the small, Hate-Filled Roar - locked, Trap Sensing, Trap Creating)


    (Unique Class Skills: Summon Partner, Call Partner, Switch Places, Skill Link, Familiar Armor, Link Cast, Twin Mind)


    (Titles: Adventurer, the god of monsters toy, Possessor of Unique class, Cheater of Death, Cheater, Lil Berserker, Mindless Being, Goblin Slayer, Smasher, Retarded Murderer, Troll Killer, Goblin Lair Conquerer, Hate Incarnate, Tiny Hero, Friend of the dead, Ally to the god of death, Scarred of the Supernatural, Dishonored, Outlaw, Slime food, Slime lover, Sadist, Natural enemy of Chickens, Chicken Killer, Boss Killer, Carnivore, Terrible Namer, Kraken Killer, Coward, Fighter against Fate, Victor against all odds)


    (Equipment: Lost Staff of the gods - level one, Worn Shirt, Soiled Pants)


    *FINALLY MY INTELLIGENCE IS SEVEN WHOOO*! But seriously these boosts are amazing I guess I''m not notified of new skills guess I need to check it more often since it been a long time. Here''s a rundown on some of my new skills. Chain Cast will allow me to cast multiple spells at one time for a greater mana cost. Phase Step allows me to almost teleport a short distance at the cost of Skill Points. Twin Mind will allow me to put anybody affecting me with mind magic to go to Max which is pretty useful against oracles who use this to read your moves ahead of time. But I think the best part is Familiar Armor and Skill Link with this it allows us to link certain skills so the other can use it. Familiar Armor will morph Max into armor pretty much combining us. I might as well check Maxs stats while I''m at it. [Status]


    (Name: Max)


    (Race: Familiar)


    (Level: 118/999)


    (Strength: 934 + 50)


    (Agility: 768)


    (Vitality: 898 + 50)


    (Defence: 549)


    (Magical Aptitude: 25)


    (Intelligence: 89)


    (Wisdom: 123)


    (Health: 752/752)


    (Magic Points: 490/490)


    (Skill Points: 627/627)


    (Magic and Skills)


    (Claw Arts, Bite Arts, Tackle, Ice Magic-Basic, Shadow Hide, Howl of the Electric King)


    (Unique Racial Skills- Mutations:2)


    (Titles: Blessed by the monster god, Crimsons Familiar, Familiar to a Dumbass, A True Friend)


    (Equipment: Necklace of the Chicken King, Giants Bracer)


    Wow, his Stats are overpowered but he doesn''t have a lot of skills it''s probably compensation for it. He also has two new mutations I should get him the size change ability so he can enter cities with me instead of hiding. ExcaliBam seems to have changed names to I should check it out.


    (Name: Lost Staff of the Gods)


    (Effect: Attack + 200 Magic Attack + 2000)


    (Skills: Transform: At the cost of the magic bonuses the Staff can change shapes into other weapons with Half of the Staffs Magic Attack Bonus, The more souls the staff Absorbs the more powerful it will become greater levels will unlock more skills and better stats weapon will become intelligent at a high enough level)


    Oh, crap that''s a ridiculous find, makes me anxious about what we will find later on in this dungeon but I''m thinking we would die before we find out. I wonder if those crystals are worth anything? Climbing up the wall with two daggers I managed to slice a bit off of one of the crystals. [Status]


    (Name: Pure Magic Crystal)


    (Effect: If used as a catalyst for magic the magics efficiency will be boosted to 100 percent, these crystals are highly valuable)If you spot this narrative on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation.


    *Whoa these things are amazing* I go around breaking some more till I get a good amount. *Best not test to see if taking them all would have a negative effect or not so I''ll keep this much. I hop down and sit next to the fire again. {Gruh} Seems like Max has started waking up guess we should think about where to go next. [Hey sleepy you awake]? {Urgh did we die}? [Sorry to crush your hopes but no we''re not dead]. {That''s good at least so what now}? [I''d say we get the treasure for this room than leave theirs no point in staying here anylonger]. Max just goes silent. [Hey Max what''s wrong you alright]? {PRAISE BE HE ISNT A DUMBASS ANY MORE}! [HEY WHO ARE YOU CALLING DUMBASS YOU STUPID MUTT]! We continue arguing for a good while. [Let''s just go grab the treasure].


    We walk towards the door which opens for us revealing a large chest we both rush over. [What''s inside what''s inside]? The chest swings open revealing a beautiful platinum greatsword way it was twice as big as me. [Status]


    (Rune Greatsword)


    (Effect: Attack + 3,000 Magic Attack + 500, The rune Carved Greatsword chooses its wielder the wielder can absorb it so they don''t need to carry it if the wielder wills it the sword will use Mana and move on its own)


    *HOLY CRAP THAT''S INSANE, too bad we can''t use it though*. As I was deep in thought the Greatsword emits a pale blue light as it floats over to where Max is. A voice is heard in our heads stating "A wielder has been found". After letting lose a blinding light the sword disappears.


    Max is in a confused state only I know what just happened. [WHY DO YOU GET ALL THE COOL STUFF]! {Wait what are you talking about}! [The sword chooses its wielder and right now it''s fused with you try calling it out]. {I don''t know what you''re talking about but fine}. Max concentrate as a pale blue light appears by his jaw. After a couple of seconds, the Greatsword appears in his jaw as he wields it.


    [See I told you you can also send Magic Points to have it fly on its own]. {Woah really}. With that, he goes to test it out the sword levitates out of his maw seeming to float where he wants it to. I let out a depressed sigh. [I also gave you a size-changing mutation allowing you to become bigger or smaller at will guess I need to give you Greatsword arts as well]. {THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER}! A tear runs down one of my cheeks. *Why does he get the cool stuff*?


    [Guess it''s time to leave I''m don''t want to go farther]. {Wait how are you planning on leaving when the door was sealed on our arrival}. [Like this].


    (Skill Activated: Fireball)


    A large ball of crackling fire comes from my staff. It''s twelve times bigger than anything I''ve done before. -BOOM- It erupts in a loud explosion as the ceiling collapses. Particles of dust float around us as large stones crash down around us. {HOLY CRAP GIVE ME A WARNING NEXT TIME}! [Sorry but this is our way out]. I point to a hole created by the fireball which leads to the nineteenth floor. Max lets out a troubled sigh. {Alright let''s just get out of here}. After a couple of fireballs and mass panic from the monsters left we manage to get above ground.


    [AHHH MY EYES NOT AGAIN]! Maybe staying in a dungeon so long was a bad idea, maybe not having any light around for so long was bad but all I knew is my eyes hurt. {Guess well come back once were more powerful}. [ARGHHGH HELP ME]. Max walks into the forest with me on his back leaving the dungeon behind. *We will be back but not now*. We make our way to wherever the road will take us and whatever challenges that wait for us. [Where are we planning on going]. {I was thinking the beast human territory that''s to the east}. [Sounds like a good idea we need to find an inn to rest at sleeping on the ground is giving me back problems]. We start making our way east by air. It''s quick, way faster than land transportation. I revel in the feeling of wind on my face. I don''t know how much time had passed but the city already came into view. { I''m landing in the forest alright}. [Got it I don''t want to but guess we''re walking the rest of the ways].


    We land on the forest floor. I jump off of Max''s back as I land on the ground with a thud. [Alright Max time to change size]. {Why can''t I just hide in your Shadow like always}? [Nope you''re becoming smaller and coming with me]. {Augh} Max really doesn''t want to go like that but I can''t blame him. Humans have always picked on monsters so it''s only right to avoid them. [Just become smaller now]. {Fine}. Max''s figure changes and shrinks as does his wings. He shrinks to around half the size as me. [Alright let''s head out]. After walking through the forest for a couple of minutes we finally found a break in the forest. [Alright let''s get to it].


    We emerge from the trees to find long long lines of many different races. [Wait what]? The line seemed about a mile long filled with humans elves dwarves and even a couple of intelligent monsters. [What''s going on]? {Don''t know but we better get in line}. I thought I was prepared for any challenge thrown at me but I was not as prepared as I thought. This new terrifying enemy appeared before me, and that enemy was boredom. I should probably change my appearance in case something happens I should try out one of the new skills.


    (Skill Activated: Illusion)


    My appearance changed into one of a normal grey Kobold. [Well that should do it]. {Agreed let''s go}. We went done and stood in line waiting to get to the front.

 Chapter 24 Trouble with the Nobles

    The line would slowly move forward inch by inch. [It''s been TWO HOURS ALREADY AND WE''VE BARELY EVEN MOVED]. Max stood there beside me about half as big as I was. {I know but we can''t do anything about it}. I let out a bored sigh as I plopped myself down in the grass. I take out some chicken from my magic bag as I start to eat it. *This chicken has become tasteless after eating it so much. "Hey, you Kobold". I heard an annoying voice coming from behind. I turn around to see a fat man decked out in jewelry holding his hand out. "Give me the chicken now".


    He wasn''t asking for it he demanded it with a look like it''s his rightful property. This really pissed me off. [Screw off fatass this chicken is mine]. I turned my head away from him with a signal of defiance. His face started flushing red from anger. "I''LL HAVE YOU KNOW IM THE LORD OF CALOUDRIALS SON"! He was shouting this in my face. *Why do I meet all the jerks*? I pondered to myself which made him even angrier. "YOU DARE IGNORE ME". [Oh I''m sorry I''m the Lord of I don''t care what you have to say now screw off]. With that spark set off a wildfire to bad that he didn''t know something very important. I am the one who controls the flames.


    "GUARDS EXECUTE THIS BEAST IMMEDIATELY"! The people around us got out of the way seems like they knew this would happen. [He he AHHAHAHA]. I started laughing maniacally and was given disturbed looks. [Ahh you don''t realize the crap you got yourself into]. "KILL IT NOW". With that multiple spears launched in my direction.


    (Skill Activated: Advanced Mobility)


    I lightly jump into the air landing on the shafts of the guard''s spears diving them into the dirt. I run up the shaft of the spear to the closest guard. -BAM- I kick him right in the head knocking him out instantly. "HRAGH"! A guard lunges at me but I easily avoid the attack by sidestepping to the left. I grab the shaft of the spear and yank it making the guard lose his balance.


    (Skill Activated: Claw Arts)


    -SHWING- -ARGH- The guard let out a pained cry as I easily crush his armor and create a large slash wound on his chest. I turn to the last guard. One left, I state this as I let out a scary grin.


    (Skill Activated: Intimidate)


    -AHHH- The guard runs for his life as he does I turn to the noble. "G-GET AWAY YOU BEAST"! I grab his collar and lift him up. Before I could do anything however I heard footsteps in the opposite direction. "THEIR HE IS GET HIM"! As the guards ran at me an idea formed in my head. *Alright let''s do that* I throw the fat noble to the ground.


    (Skill Activated: Illusion)


    (Skill Activated: Invisibility)


    (Skill Activated Stealth)


    I formed an illusion of what I looked like now and sneak around the guards. {What are you doing}? [I''m getting inside without having to wait]. Because of the distraction security was a lot lighter than before easily allowing me to get in unseen.Stolen content alert: this content belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences.


    I go to a nearby ally way to undo the skills. [What''s the plan]? {I say you need armor and better cloths you look Terrible right now}. [Alright, I understand let''s go find an armor shop. The street, however, was so crowded I decided to use advanced Mobility to run on the rooftops. [Theirs the armor store]. {Alright head inside and get a custom order}. [Got it]. I jump from the roof I was on and easily land in front of the door.


    -DINGALING- A bell attached to the door rang as I opened the door to the shop. "Welc - oh it''s just a monster". Wow is their anybody in this world who isn''t a jerk to monsters. [I need some armor]. "Sorry I''m almost out due to the tournament and I don''t think you would have enough money in the first place". [Tournament]? "Of course you didn''t know theirs a fighting tournament coming up in a few days where people come from all over to test their skills against each other". My eyes light up in excitement. *I can finally rest my skills against professionals*. [Don''t need premade armor I want a custom order, I''ll provide the materials and money for you]. "Look as I said I have better thing to do tha-" -BAM- I drop a large bag of gold on the counter. [This should be more than enough compensation]. He goes silent. [If you don''t want my business I''ll go somewhere else that does]. "N-No it''s fine I can make it and for the materials"? [These]. I take out some Salamander Scales and Kraken Leather from my magic bag. his eyes shoot open. "Where did you get these materials"? [Well are you going to make it or not]? "Yeah sure". I could see the greed in his eyes. [I''ll tell you something the better you do I might add a bonus however try to rip me off than you will lose everything you own].


    (Skill Activated: Intimidation)


    "G-got it, I''ll be right on it". [I''ll be back tomorrow to pick it up than]. After what just happened I left the shop. {What''s the plan now}? [We''re going to enter the tournament of course]. {I had a feeling you would say that}. I start hoping on top of the roofs again speeding towards my destination.


    After a couple of minutes, I see a place that I''m guessing is the tournament entry point. [There it is]. {Alright let''s go}. Hopping down to the streets I enter the building. Inside was a crowded area. There were people training trading and standing in a line. [Let''s go wait again]. After an hour of waiting in line, we finally get up to the reception. "So you want to enter"? [mhm]. "Name"? [Crimsion] "Age"?[ Seventeen] "Mkay that''s all your in the beginner league". [Wait don''t you need to check my stats and put me in the correct league]. "No need, your a Kobold however the winner of the beginner league can move to the next, not like that will happen though the first match is in five days". [Alright alright]. I let out a reluctant sigh as I leave the reception desk behind.


    [Man these starting fights are going to be boring as hell]. {Yep I agree just take them down quickly without proving your strength. [Understood] I said this sarcastically and Max could tell. {If you reveal your strength I''m going to have to lecture you}. [NO ANYTHING BUT THAT].


    We leave the hall trying to find a place to sleep for the night. We manage to find an inn that allows monsters. We immediately go up into our room. I lay on the bed as Max sleeps in the shadows. When I left the cave I never imagined all this would happen. Even if it seems like it all goes crazy it''s a fun ride. I slowly drift off into sleep with thoughts of the tournament filling my mind. *I wonder what''s coming next*.

 Chapter 25 Preperations

    I let out a soft yawn. I jump out of the bed ready for the new day. [Max you up]? {Yes I am}. [Alright let''s get this day started]. I walk downstairs to get breakfast. A waiter comes to my table. "What would you like to order"? [I''ll have the beef]. "That''s three copper". I hand her the copper as I wait for my meal. Two people start making a ruckus behind me. "Oi, what did you just say"? " I said you smell like a giant dump". "I''LL SHOW YOU". A brawl breaks out it''s loud but I''m too hungry to care. "Here''s your food". The staff didn''t seem worried about the fight so I''m guessing it happens quite often.


    [Time to eat]. I stab my fork into the beef and pick the entire thing up. Drool hangs from my mouth as the steam hits my nose filling it with the wonderful smell. -KRKK- I bite down only to have my teeth hit pure ice I look down to find that a stray ice spell hit my steak freezing it completely. A tear ran down my cheek as I emitted a powerful bloodlust. I walk over to where the brawl is going on. I then pin down both of the people who started the fight. [Pay up]. "Huh"? [Pay for the beef you guys shot with ice magic]. "Or what"? I change my staff into a Dagger and stuck it into the ground a few centimeters away from his face. [Or we will see how much flesh a man can lose I think that''s fair compensation for ruining my meal].


    (Skill Activated: Intimidate)


    I was hungry I couldn''t forgive them for getting in between me and a warm meal. "A-Alright just calm down". He throws the copper to the ground which I pick up and go to the waiter. [More food please]. She only sighs and takes the money while going to the kitchen. I go back to the table waiting for another.


    I finally get my meal and it was great. *FINALLY SOMETHING OTHER THAN CHICKEN*! I finish eating and make my way out. It seems that the people I threatened would try their best to avoid me. I guess I should go pick up that armor. I jump from rooftop to rooftop heading to the blacksmith. -DINGALING- I open the door to the shop and head in. "Oh, it''s you". [Is it ready yet]? "Yup I worked on it all night long. The look on his face told me that he didn''t do this for me but for the money. [Let me see if it''s satisfactory. He produces a red-scaled vest and leggings with a white inside. The scales provide a lot of protection while the Kraken leather makes it easier to move in. *Let''s see if he is telling the truth. [Status]


    (Name: Salamander Scales armor)


    (Effect: Defence + 500 Vitality + 300, Fire resistance, allows the user to enhance the armor using fire magic)


    (Name: Kraken Leather Undershirt)


    (Effect: Defence + 150 Agility + 300, Water resistance, Fire Resistance, Water Magic Attack + 200, Allows the user harden the armor using Mana if done defense increases to + 800 however agility is lowered to + 50)


    Wow, this is some great stuff. [Quality looks good so here you can have this]. I produce another large bag of gold the same size as the last. His eyes greedily shine as I leave after equipping my new armor. {You know you gave him more than his shop is worth right}. [It doesn''t matter we have the money plus this makes him more willing to do work for us in the future just call it an investment]. Max sighs, [So where to now]? {If I remember correctly there is a dungeon near the city and it''s a lot weaker than the one we went to but it will allow us to test new strategies for the tournament}. [Guess it wouldn''t hurt]. I began running using my advanced Mobility to get over the wall. [So where is it]. {See that giant rock}? [Yup]. {The entrance is on the other side}.Support the creativity of authors by visiting Royal Road for this novel and more.


    I Walk over to see a small cave-like entrance with many adventurers around. I could hear the people around me whisper. "What''s a Kobold doing here"? "Don''t know but maybe we can exploit him". I ignore their annoying babbling and walk inside.


    This dungeon was way smaller than the hidden dungeon and also was a complete joke. The monsters consisted of level five through ten dire bats and undead. The worst we found was a level fifteen minotaur but we spent more time talking up strategies than actually taking it seriously which seriously pissed it off. -RAGGHH- [I think we could chain the phase step as well as Dance of the Dagger to make a more powerful version]. {Yeah we could try that}. The minotaur was confused as to why a Kobold wasn''t cowering before him. [We could also try to chain some void magic but that would be kinda tricky]. {I say we stick to the Dance of Daggers idea}.


    -RAUGH- The minotaur had enough and began charging at me.


    (Skill Activated: Phase Step)


    (Skill Activated: Dance of Daggers)


    In an instant, deep cuts began appearing on the minotaur. I couldn''t consider this a dance anymore it was now a tornado.


    (Alert: Dance of the Dagger has Evolved into Furry of Knives)


    Interesting seems like I''m able to use skills to evolve other skills. -GRGLGLGL- The minotaur started drowning in his own blood. It was very disturbing actually. [And there goes my lunch]. {Good you didn''t need it anyway}. [HEY WHAT''S THAT SUPPOSED TO MEAN]!? We continue deeper into the dungeon and find the boss room. [Alright I have high hopes for this boss room maybe it will give us a challange]. {Agreed it''s been too boring so}. We open the door with high hopes. Inside was a beautifully decorated room with a throne of gold. On that throne sat a skeleton cloaked in black robes. [Status]


    (Name: Lich)


    (Race: Undead)


    (Level: 30)


    (Strength: 68)


    (Agility: 73)


    (Defence: 24)


    (Vitality: 53)


    (Magic Aptitude: 40)


    (Intelligence: 103)


    (Wisdom: 84)


    (Health: 102/102)


    (Magic Points: 340/340)


    (Skill Points: 54/54)


    (Skills and Magic: Syth Arts, Necromancy - Basic, Necromancy - Intermediate, Command)


    (Titles: Dungeon Boss, Commander)


    What a let down this thing is extremely weak maybe it''s because of the Kraken fight and troll but this seemed like an insect compared to them. [Max just take care of it]. {Understood}. Skeletons rose from the ground as the lich crackles in delight. The Greatsword shined a bright blue as it materialized next to Max. -FWOOSH SHINK- -SKRIIIEEEE- The Greatsword goes straight into the chest of the lich. It lets out a cry as it slumps over in the throne dead. The Greatsword disappears. We stand there for a bit.


    [Seriously not even a level what a waste of time]. {Don''t speak too early we still have the treasure to grab}. [Your right let''s go]. We go to open the door as a large chest sits in the middle of the room. We open it up and inside sits a ring. [Status]


    (Name: Ring of the lich)


    (Effect: Magic Capacity + 50, Allows the wearer to cast Basic Necromancy spells)


    Of course, it''s useless. I already have an insane Magic pool and because of my staff, I can already use Necromancy. I know that Max''s equipment is also plus fifty but you need to remember those came from minibosses this was from the main boss of the dungeon. I let out a disappointed sigh. [What a waste of time]. I grab the ring and equip it. *Might as well equip it, we can always sell it later*. [Let''s just leave I''m getting tired]. {Alright let''s go}. We walk towards the exit of the dungeon tired after this long day.


    (Title Acquired: Dungeon Conquerer)

 Chapter 26 Day Before the Tournament

    We walk up the stairs of the five-floor disappointment only to hear the sounds of combat. "MEDIC HEAL THE TANK, DAMAGE DEALERS HURRY UP AND ATTACK, ARCHER COVER FIRE"! I get excited. *Sounds like a large party is struggling could this be a rare monster or something*? I run towards it with Max in my shadows only to see a low-level party struggling with a minotaur. I was correct in it was a large party the only thing keeping things together was a front line fighter. "TAKE THIS" -GRAGLGL- He manages to slash its throat. It falls to the ground as it slowly dies.


    "Alright, we did it". They start high fiving each other. I honestly get a little jealous since I''m the only one with hands in our party. "Hey theirs a Kobold over there". "Battle formations everybody". Crap I was seen. [Hold on I''m not a mo-]. -FWISH- An arrow flies right past my head. *Those bastards they were seriously trying to kill me*. I know it''s a misunderstanding and all but I don''t take kindly to nearly getting shot, would you? "Darn I missed". "Don''t worry, everybody surround it". They circle me I was a bit happy they were taking me seriously though and I had to respect them for it. "Everybody attack it, tanks taunt him". "What''s wrong shorty can''t take the heat" The tank had a smug look even if it didn''t piss me off much I felt strangely compelled to put him in the dirt. I immediately rush the tank with my staff.


    (Skill Activated: Staff Arts)


    I lift my self off the ground with my staff jumping behind him and crushing the back of his leg with a hit from my staff. "AHHG"! "Damn Healers hurry and do your job". As he is talking I manage to drop two more of his men. "EVERYBODY RETREAT FOR NOW"! They break into a run while carrying their unconscious friends. Instead of just leaving I decided to secretly follow them. I come up on the spot where they were resting. "We may have lost for now but we will kill that little bugger". "But how we got beat up so badly the first time". "Because we have friendship, we can watch each other''s backs but it doesn''t have anybody to do that for him".


    A vein sprouted from my scales. There was something about that which pissed me off more than I''d like to admit. "With the power of friendship we can overcome anything, We can fight dragons Travers mountains, and even find the legendary good market prices" -YEAH- The entire party gave a shout. "As long as we are with each other we can do AHHH IT HURT AGHGH". As he was talking I proceeded to change my staff into a dagger and stab him in the back of the leg. [Huh would you look at that apparently the power of friendship can''t stop a knife who would have guessed]. I spoke in a sarcastic tone since I was still pissed at him when he hit my soft spot. "I-It speaks". The entire party was horrified at the sight of a talking Kobold stabbing their leader. Though to be fair if I was in their shoes I''d probably feel the same.


    [Of course, I talk I''m an adventurer as well]. I hold up my guild card to prove it. I was just coming from the dungeon when you idiots attacked me. "Th-Then where''s your party"? [What do you mean by that]? "I mean aren''t you a meatshield of a party"? Another vein pops from my head? [MAX]! Max jumps from the Shadow''s and tackles the adventurer bringing his Greatsword to his neck. [FIRST OF ALL THIS IS MY PARTY, SECOND IM NO ONE''S MEATSHIELD AND THIRD DO YOU GUYS HAVE A DEATHWISH]!? The floor started getting wet as to my calculations about ninety percent of them soiled themselves. "N-n-n-no I-I don''t". He was scared for his life. [Now if you excuse me I''m heading out of this boring place].This story originates from Royal Road. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there.


    (Skill Activated: Group heal)


    I decided to cast a healing spell as an apology for snapping as well as proving my dominance. They all stared at me in fear as I left the dungeon. [Ahh it''s good to be out]. {Really I thought you would feel at home in their}? [Are you joking, minotaurs smell awful were more dignified than that you know]. We head back to town to get a bite to eat. We decide to eat at the Pinking Ork. It''s a really strange name if you ask me but I''m too hungry to care. "What would you like to order"? [I''ll have the wild boar]. "That''s four copper". I hand him the money and wait for my food. When the food arrives I start drooling I''m anticipation.


    [Time to eat]. -NOM- Tears roll down from my eyes as I take my first bite. {Wow is it that good}? [No it''s the worst thing I''ve ever tasted in my life]. {Wait so why are you crying}? [It opens my eyes to the taste of chicken I can see the light of it]. {Let me have a taste}. He comes out if his shadow hide skill and sits on the chair in his little form. I would be lying if I didn''t say I liked this form of Max much more. -CHOMP- -PFFFT- Max immediately spits it out, right in my face. {WHAT IS THIS IT TASTES LIKE GOBLIN}! [Who''s the one who needs to learn table manners now huh]? {CAN IT}! I wipe my face off with a sarcastic look but I''m done with this place now. As I leave the resteraunt I see the owner and I walk up to him with tears in my eyes. [You sir have changed the way I think about food]. "Yo-you enjoyed it that much I know my chefs are good and all but". [Nope it''s the worst thing I''ve ever tasted and I''ve eaten grass before, but it has taught me to appreciate what I can get because it''s going to be better than what you''re serving here].


    I walk out of the restaurant leaving the chef with the dumbfounded look behind. [Now all we can do is wait]. {Hold up, I''m going to be training you personally from now on to wait for the tournament}. [NOOOOO YOULL NEVER TAKE ME BACK THEIR]! I try to run out of the city but I only get caught by Max in his normal form. {I WILL TRAIN YOU}! [I JUST WANTED TO BE LAZY]! Every day I''m forced to get up early and train into the evenings but that''s only the beginning. He forces me to eat a balanced diet. I hate vegetables but if I dont he will literally put his claws to my neck and growls until I eat. What''s worse is he is using skillshare to use MY INTIMIDATION. *I can''t resist*. This goes on for nine days until its the day of the beginner''s tournament.


    I give a long yawn as I slowly wake up from my sleep. {Hey wake up bum today is the tournament}. [Im tired can''t I get a few more minutes]. {Up now or I will give you a lecture on the benefits of waking up early}. Before he finished I was already up and dressed. [Alright let''s equip and prepare]. {Good now lets get ready}. I equip our armor as Max checks his Greatsword. I secretly glare at him not even trying to hide my jealousy. {Are you ready}? [Yep lets head out]. We leave the inn walking towards the tournament.

 Chapter 27 The Tournament Begins

    We head to where the tournament is being held on the way I buy a light snack. {Did you really need to eat eight kabobs}? [Hey don''t blame me I''m just hungry]. We arrive at our destination it''s bustling with activity and excited looks. People gather to chat and place bets as drinking stands are set up with several people passed out on the stools. It was very lively just wished I fit in. {You ready}? [Yeah let''s go]. We head inside to the waiting room where there are tons of people sitting and chatting. their were even a few lycanthropes, Orcs, and even a Satyr are participating. [Hey its the hobo that lives in the alleyway of our inn]. {Never thought I would see him here}. A voice booms through the room.


    -Remember the rules of this tournament, no beating up opponents before the match and no rigging fights. Anything else is legal though if a fighter gets knocked off the stage their out. the rewards for winning are a free guild rank up one hundred gold coins and the option to participate in the intermediate tournament, Now good luck out there." A feeling of excitement rushes through me. *Finally I''ll be able to prove my worth to the world*. The voice comes on again. "First up Rodger and Conan". Two people who were sitting nearby get up from their seats and walk to the stadium.


    Sitting alone with nothing better to do I decide to watch on the magic screen. On the magic screen, the two people fighting were big burly. One wielded a Sword and shield he was a Lycanthrope, the other wielded a great ax. Their fighting, however, was sloppy at best. Normally adventurers are self-taught so I guess it made sense. I had Max to teach me but I''d probably be worse if it wasn''t for him. Eventually, the man with the sword deflected the ax and using the handle on his sword knocks the guy with the axe on the head rendering him unconscious.


    Cheers erupted from inside the waiting room. -Wow, their both amazing". "I know I can''t wait to test myself against people like that. The announcer''s voice sounded through the room again. "Next up Alexander and Crimson". *Looks like it''s my turn now*.


    I walk towards the stage as the announcer speaks with a magically enhanced voice. "ON THE RIGHT WE HAVE THE WARRIOR FROM ALCANATH ALEXANDER" Cheers erupted from the crowd as he walks up to the stage unsheathing the Greatsword from his back. "AND ON THE RIGHT WE HAVE SOME KOBOLD NAMED CRIMSON" -BOO- The crowed started booing me as I walk up to the stage. It hurt it always does it''s something I''ll never get used to.


    Alexander spoke up. "What my opponent is a Kobold couldn''t you give me a real challenge"? These words it''s always these words pissed me off. If I could trade any powers I had just to be accepted by people I''d take it in a heartbeat but no I''m stuck here with people who don''t want to see me. To them, I''m more useful dead and that stress has built up.If you encounter this story on Amazon, note that it''s taken without permission from the author. Report it.


    [Fine then hot stuff let''s see if you can stand up from your baby days and beat me unless you''re going to chicken out of the fight now I''ll even fight unarmed]. I put my staff and lean it on the side of the arena. "My taunting didn''t go over well with him he began charging even before the match began. "SCREW YOU, NOW DIE"!


    He opened with an obvious swing downwards which was easily sidestepped. Even if I''m not as powerful as Max speed and agility were my strongpoints. His slow powerful movements were wasted as I dodged any blow he threw at me. His breathing got heavy as I continued making him waste movements.


    The words linger in my mind. Because I was a Kobold this world hates me. The major races all hate me just from my race. They can all burn. Even though I''m an intelligent monster capable of speech my class was still a monster. There have been voices in my mind telling me to kill all humans constantly. Ever since I met Max it seemed like those voices faded but now their back. Piercing my mind with their ungodly voice. All I ever wanted was to be accepted but that will never happen. I''m a Kobold. I''m just another monster nothing more nothing less.


    "STAY STILL DAMN YOU"! I saw a big opening. -SHWING- I bring my claws down as blood flies splattering on my face. A pair of hands hit the ground as the crowd goes silent. "Ah-AAAAHHHHH"! He falls on the ground trying to hold both his arms in agony as tears stream down his face. The smell of blood fills the air which only makes my lust for blood grow. I pick him up by the collar as he cries in pain.


    "N-No stop I give up". I raise my claw aiming right for his neck. "I GIVE UP"! Snot runs down his nose as he stares death in the face. [And if I was the one in your position what would you do]? Right before I can do anything a familiar voice shouts in my head. {CRIMSON STOP YOU HAVE ALREADY WON}! [Max]? {Crimson calm down this isn''t you}. The voice in my head quiets as only Max remains. [Yo-Your right I don''t know what got into me]. I throw the crying guy to the ground as the healers rush on the stage.


    The crowd is motionless as the announcer''s voice comes again. "Th-The winner is Crimson". Picking up my staff I walk to the waiting room the only thing that was heard was the birds. It wasn''t surprising that their was nothing in the air but disgust and bloodlust from the humans. *Why couldn''t I just be a human*? I sit down in the corner alone waiting for my next match.


    {What was that Crimson}? [I-I only wanted a place where I feel I belong. in the caves I never felt that so I decided I wanted to leave but all I have found was a disgusting world with only those born into status get to love life while the rest grovel in search of hope]. {That was pretty deep for you}. [Not in the mood for joking right now].


    I sat in silence only watching the next match. A couple of matches went by. However this time another lycanthrope was fighting. He lost getting his arm and leg chopped off. *At least they have good healers here so he will be fine*. I thought that until he was carried in by another Lycanthrope bleeding violently. I rush over with a purpose. [WHY DIDN''T HE GET HEALING]? The Lycanthrope carrying him speaks up. "They don''t give medical care to monsters I told him not to enter but he wanted to anyways". I was absolutely disgusted they don''t even give medical care to monsters because it''s a waste. *This world deserves to burn*.

 Chapter 28 Conan the Lycanthrope

    Disgust filled me as I stared at the dying Lycanthrope. A tear runs down from the other Lycanthrope''s face. "He has been my friend since childhood and we''ve been together for a long time". He shakes his head in sorrow. "If only the healers did their job maybe he would live". I know I have high-level healing magic but since I''m not a healer class restoring entire limbs is out of my league.


    [Let me see him]. Laying the injured Lycanthrope on the table. "What are you planning on doing". [Trying to save him].


    (Skill Activated: Greater Heal)


    The open wounds slowly closed as his breathing steadied. "Will he be okay"? The Lycanthrope who was carrying him asked me. [Don''t know]. "Wait what"? [Said I don''t know if he will be alright]. "AREN''T YOU A HEALER"!? [No I''m a monster with no medical training I don''t know what you were excpecting I just know a bit of healing magic]. His face was filled with feelings of hopelessness and despair. [I wouldn''t worry though the wounds have closed so he isn''t going to get worse but I don''t know how long he will be out for]. "How long do you think it will be".


    I put my fingers on my chin contemplating the question. [If I have to guess an exact time if say... A long time]. "DOESNT HELP"! [Look I''m sure he will be fine my name is Crimson]. "I''m Conan and my friend''s name is Kan thank you for your help". [It''s not a problem I''m just pissed at these humans and their attitude towards me]. "Oh, so your that Kobold people are talking about". [Wait what]? "Oh, you didn''t know people have started calling you the raging child or temper tantrum". I froze and gave a deep long stare at him. He showed no signs of joking. [Is that really what people are calling me]? "Yeah but we monsters have been calling you Freak of Nature".I curled up into a ball in the corner. "Uhm are you alright"? [Give me a minute I need to contemplate my life].


    I sit in the corner for a couple minutes thinking about the insulting nicknames I''ve been given.


    (Title Acquired: Raging Child)


    (Title Acquired: Freak of Nature)The narrative has been taken without authorization; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident.


    I could just imagine the god of titles laughing his ass off. "Hey, it''s your turn again". Conan puts a hand on my shoulder as I jump a little. [DONT STARTLE ME LIKE THAT]? "Heh sorry sorry but you should get going". [Right thanks Conan]. I head for the stage and as I approach I could hear the booing which made me a little depressed. However, in all the booing, I could hear cheering. Cheering from other monsters although it was drowned out I could still hear it.


    It made me feel... Happy? I had a warm feeling as I heard those drowned out voices. It felt good, in all the ridicule and constant racism I guess there are still creatures who come from the same place as me. I may not be ready to take on the world now but I guess this is a start. Walking towards the arena I meet my next challenger. Which I managed to down in ten seconds by punching him straight in the gut.


    I returned to the waiting room as the matches went by. Most of the contestants were pathetic but I had my eye on one in particular. *The alleyway hobo*. He didn''t wield a weapon but was very adept at martial arts. Most of his matches lasted only half a minute at most. One time he managed to win in only two seconds. By twisting the arm holding a sword he managed to flip his opponent in the air and kick him out of bounds in an instant. [He should not be underestimated]. {Agreed, do you want my help}? [No I want to see how far I''ve come]. {Reckless as always}. [Yeah but I prefer to live a little reckless].


    "Hey Crimson". [Oh hey Conan]. Conan walked up to the table I was sitting at alone. "I''m impressed the elder wasn''t wrong to dub you freak of nature". [SO IT WAS YOUR CLANS FAULT]! He snickers to himself. "Relax I''m impressed by your fighting skills how did you get this way"?


    [I didn''t know how to respond since nobody has acknowledged me before but it wasn''t my strength. [You could say I''m just a toy for somebody else]. "Really you know I''m sure that statement can easily be read wrong". My face flusters red as I realize the mistake I just made. [F-FOTGET WHAT I JUST SAID]. He just laughs as I flail my arms around. "I''m just messing with you theirs no need to tell me, I''ll be cheering for you". Those words hit me hard, I''ve always wanted somebody to be on my side. [Thanks]. I give a bright smile.


    "Alright I''ll see you around, oh and I''ll also let you know when Kan wakes up". [Alright I''ll see you around]. It''s the hobo''s turn again so I decided to study his movements while eating some chicken. {The finals are up soon}. [Yeah I know I wonder who I''ll be facing]. The matches were coming to an end as the only two left were me and the hobo. {It''s time}. [I know let''s go]. We make our ways to the stage ready for the final battle in the beginners league.

 Chapter 29 The Tourny Finals

    We make our way to the stage but it''s strangely silent. I guess nobody expected a hobo and a Kobold to make it this far. People must have lost a lot of money because of us as I could feel the looks of evil intent directed towards me. *I might as well examine this person since he is really good*. [Status]


    (Name: Joe)


    (Race: Human)


    (Level: 42/999)


    (Strength: 372)


    (Agility: 421)


    (Vitality: 341)


    (Defence: 79)


    (Magical Aptitude: 0)


    (Intelligence: 68)


    (Wisdom: 154)


    (Health: 130/130)


    (Magic Points: 0/0)


    (Skill Points: 201/201)


    (Skills and Magic: Ki, Martial Arts, Martial Master, Disease Immunity, Organ Crush)


    (Unique Skills: Muscle Reading)


    (Titles: One who has undergone Adversity, Monk of the Silicun)


    (Equipment: Worn Shirt, Worn Pants, Monk Gloves)


    This is the first time I''ve seen an evolution of art skills this has me worried. As we both get on the platform Joe speaks up. "I shall not underestimate you young Kobold or will I hold back". I get a happy feeling. *Finally I''m not being underestimated*. [Than I will not hold back either]. I get into a combat stance with my staff. "BEGIN".


    Once the announcer spoke we both rushed forward at great speeds. I attempt a light attack with my staff which he easily parries with his arm. I use the momentum of his parry to follow up with an attack from the other side. He ducks and gets close to me. Since I''m half his size he has an easy time flipping me into the air.


    Upside down I could see a fist heading straight to my gut. -BAM- I slam my staff into the ground to push my self away from the strike. I roll on the ground a bit but manage to recover. *My stats are way higher but his skill is increasable I can''t compete with him in head to head. I decide to start running around him looking for an opening.


    (Skill Activated: Invisibility)


    (Skill Activated: Illusion)


    I activate these two skills simultaneously and run around in the opposite direction. I have the illusion head at him straight on as I go for his side. Going for the back would be too obvious so that''s why I head for his left side. Right before I can attack, he faces towards me ignoring the illusion. In a split second, I''m lying on the ground. I roll away from a foot coming for my face. *What''s with this guy wait he did have that unique skill*. [Inspect]


    (Muscle Reading)


    (Allows the user to predict the opponents next attack by reading the contractions in their muscles, this can also be used to see through illusions)


    *HOW DO I FIGHT THAT*. "I commend you for keeping up with me but you don''t fight like a monster so you won''t be able to utilize all you have". *Wait, fight like a monster what does that even mean*. We continue clashing but I''m fighting a losing battle.


    -FWOOSH- My staff flies out of my hand landing out of bounds. "It was an interesting fight thanks for being my opponent". His fist flew towards my head with strange energy around it. *NOT YET*


    (Racial Skill Activated: Trap Making)


    (Skill Activated: Earth Morph)


    The marble field changed catching the fist of Joe and trapping his leg. I gasp from the fear of nearly dying their. "Looks like you did it that''s how you fight like what you are". It wasn''t an insult but he was showing me that the skills of being a Kobold are useful in combat too. My respect for this stranger skyrocketed.Stolen from its original source, this story is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings.


    [I understand what you were talking about]. "Good now the fight can really start". With his other hand, he broke the marble that held him and charged me. I dodge left right and down while keeping my distance as much as possible.


    (Skill Activated: Earth hole)


    (Skill Activated: Water Fountain)


    I use these skills to limit his movements and get him wet when I forced him to move through them. I''m forced to jump over his leg which leaves me vulnerable in the air. -BAM- I''m punched in the gut. It didn''t hurt surprisingly but it sent me flying way more than it should. I was heading right for out of bounds. [MAX]! {On it}. Jumping out of my shadows Max stops my momentum as I jump off his back. People let out terrified screams as they see a glimpse of a gigantic blue wolf with dragon wings come out of nowhere.


    (Unique Class Skill Activated: Skillshare)


    (Sharing Skill: Howl of the electric king)


    (Skill is undergoing mutation to make it usable... success)


    (Skill Howl of the Electric King has mutated into Roar of the Electric Dragon).


    I let out a fierce roar that sends purple lightning crackling everywhere. Joe manages to dodge the jolts very well but because the water on him conducts the voltage he eventually gets struck.


    The voice of the announcer could be heard again. "The battle is over please remain where you are so we can announce the winner". Before the healers could arrive I decided to heal Joe myself. He wasn''t a bad person and I respected him quite a bit.


    (Skill Activated: Greater healing)


    He starts to come to and looks upon me who is leaning over him. "Guess I lost". [Ahh come on I learned a lot from you and had fun fighting you]. "Well I may be old you have been the only one to give me this much enjoyment from a match". I help him up as the announcer starts speaking. "The winner of the beginner''s tournament is none other than JOE" [WAIT WHAT]! "Due to setting up traps before the match as well as getting help from an unknown source Crimson is disqualified". [I DIDN''T SET ANYTHING UP BEFOREHAND AND THAT UNKNOWN SOURCE WAS MY FAMILIAR WHERES YOUR EVIDENCE]! "Kobolds can''t cast magic or have whatever these familiars are". [COME RIGHT DOWN HERE AND CHECK MY SKILLS IT PROVES IT]! "Don''t need to your disqualified if you won''t leave I''ll have the guards take you away.


    "No need" Joe speaks up "I forfeit meaning the second-place competitor wins isn''t that right"? The announcer grinds his teeth. A tear runs down my cheek. *This is the first time somebody has stood up for me. The announcer lets out a deep sigh. "The winner is Crimson the Kobold would you like to move to the next tournament"? I only nod. "With that your guild rank gets advanced and you''re in the next tournament, I hope you die in it" The crowed started booing louder than ever before except for the other monsters they let out a cheer.


    "Hey Crimson was it, want to go and get a drink"? [HELL YA]! {OH GOD NO PLEASE NO WHAT HAVE YOU DONE OLD MAN}! I could hear Max''s screaming but I chose to ignore it.


    These people are the only ones who have been on my side but the thought of having to depart eventually saddens me. But for now, I''m going to get some drinks with Joe.


    "Here are your drinks sir". The waitress puts to cups of ale on the table. I have never drank before but I''m interested in the taste. "Alright then let''s drink" Joe stated that and started gulping down his drink. {Crimson whatever you do, do not dri-}. I was already drinking the ale put in front of me. {OH NO PLEASE NO}. It tasted good and I felt funny. [May I have another one]? "Of course". Me and Joe drink happily. We even started singing old Kobold songs in our drunken state though Joe had a bit of a rough time following along I''d say we killed it.


    I can''t exactly remember what happens after that but when I woke up I was in the ally way sleeping on the trash with Joe who was about fifteen feet from me. [Agh my head hurts]. {YOUR HEAD HURTS I HAD TO LISTEN TO YOU AND THAT OLD GUY''S DRUNKEN SINGING FOR TWO HOURS STRAIGHT WHO''S HEAD DO YOU THINK HURTS HUH}! [Gosh sorry we should get ready for the next tournament since we won this one].


    This was the start of a new day as well as my drinking problem.

 Chapter 30 Peace and Tranquility

    [Hey Max how many days do we have before the next tournament begins]? {The tournaments are separated by three days each and since you spent on of those days drunk you have only two days left}. [Hey I was being productive yesterday]. {You were drunkenly singing as my brain cells slowly died a horrible death}. [As long as your brain cells dying causes your lecturers to be shorter than I''d say I''ve been really productive]. {Crimson I swear}. Max had that tone of someone when they wonder what they''re going to do with something.


    "HEY KOBOLD" -SPLAT- A rotten tomato splats on the ground in front of me. "We don''t like how you cheated on the tournament, drop out now or else". [Or else what]? "Well uh... throw more tomato''s at you that''s what". [Yeah no can you leave me alone laziness doesn''t accomplish itself]. "WHY YOU, ATTACK"! A barrage of rotten tomatoes flew at me.


    (Skill Activated: Gust)


    -SPLAT SPLAT SPLAT- The strong wind blew the tomatoes back at the mob. "RUN" "TAKE COVER"! It was to late rotten tomato juice was splashed everywhere. [Wow Karma really is a nasty thing isn''t it]. With those words of wisdom, I left the mob of people and headed towards the waiting room. {What are you doing}? [Making sure Kan is alright]. I walk in, the doors swing open as stares of envy and hate were directed towards me. "HEY CRIMSON"! [Hey Conan how''s Kan]? "He''s finally awake but he started freaking out when he realized two of his appendages were cut off we even still have his arm and leg he refused to get rid of". [Hey that gives me an idea can I meet him]? "Sure he is over here".


    Conan leads me to a large table which seats Kan and an elderly Lycanthrope. "Alright Crimson here they are this is Kan and this is elder greybeard". [Wait who names their child greybeard]? "That''s not actually his name it''s Palar but everybody calls him that since the fur on his face looks like a grey beard". I guess it makes sense he was a brown Lycanthrope with grey fur on his chin. "Hey, Kan this is the Kobold who saved you". "So your the reason I''m still alive even if I would just be better off dead".


    *Wow what an attitude* He was a black Lycanthrope with green eyes and long claws but his attitude was awful. "You youngins need to learn respect". -BOP- The elder smacks Kan on the head with a walking stick. "I can''t walk I can''t fight how should I live my life and all because of these damn humans who can''t play fair". [What''s he talking about]? Conan speaks up, "He surrendered before his limbs were chopped off but the judge ignored it and the match continued". I had the feeling this was the case I can''t deny there are evil monsters, in fact, many should just go and die for the acts they commit but seriously the humans are just becoming what they despise and no one cares, except Joe he''s cool*.


    [I might know a way to reattach your limbs]. -Wait really-? Kan had hopeful eyes while he stared at me. [Well yeah but... it''s kind of a brutal way plus theirs no guarantee it works]. "Please do I''m not staying a cripple for the rest of my life". [Alright but you should bite down on this]. I give him a price of cloth from my magic bag. "Okay but why". [Trust me]. "Fine" He bites on the price of cloth with a confused look.Support the creativity of authors by visiting Royal Road for this novel and more.


    Before he could react I switched my staff to a sword and chopped the stump off of his arm. "GRMMM" Kan chomps down on the cloth as blood gushes from the wound. I stick the cut off arm to the bleeding stump as I gather up my magic.


    (Skill Activated: Greater Heal)


    The flesh formed from nowhere reattaching the limb to its former place. Kan heavily pants as his pain subsides. "YOU COULDN''T HAVE WARNED ME FIRST"! [If I did would you be prepared to go through with it]? He falls silent, seems like I hit the mark. [Do you still want to go through with the legs treatment]? "Better that then being crippled". We go through the same process to reattach his missing limb. "That hurt like hell". [Well at least you have a manly story to tell others]. "You do realize I''m a female right".


    [Ahh] I fall silent I never realized it and fear gripped my heart. [Uhh well Uhm yeah]. "Really you don''t seem too sure of it". I just stay silent for a bit. After a couple of rough seconds, I let out a reluctant sigh. [Nope I didn''t know especially when Conan refers to you as he]. She sighs "Ever since childhood that''s how Conan referred to me since I was mistaken as a male so often". I give an angry look at Conan who just snickers. Conan speaks up, "It''s not their fault you as flat as a ma-" -BAM- Kan''s fist buries right into Conan''s cranium I could swear I even heard some cracking.


    Kan speaks with a feral look in her eyes. "If you don''t stop joking about that I swear I will be the death of you". "Calm down you two" The elder spoke up trying to calm them down. [Are they always like this]? "They''re actually on pretty good behavior right now". Me and elder Greybeard were chatting to each other as Kan stated kicking Conan repeatedly.


    We talk for a while until the sun starts to set. We chat about fighting styles and previous journeys. I learned that Greybeard was quite the agile fighter in his youth and how Kan and Conan traveled quite a bit of training together. The elder starts talking "We should head out we need to leave for our clan tomorrow morning. [You''re leaving already]? A depressed feeling Wells up inside me. They have been the first group of monsters I could call friends ever since I left. "Don''t be like that" Conan started noticing the sadness in my voice. "If you ever come to our clan we will make sure you have a place to stay". "Yep" Kan joins in "We will make sure that you''re treated well". The elder joins to "If you ever pass by be sure to stop in, we will always welcome the freak of nature". [STOP CALLING ME THAT]. They all start laughing as I''m flusters from their teasing.


    "Well, it''s time for us to go see you in another time than" They all wave as I wave back seated in the booth. [Looks like we have another destination Max]. {Yeah but I feel left out you know}. [When the time comes I''ll show you to them but for now, we need to keep our powers a secret your words not mine]. He sighs as I head towards the inn.


    {Only one day left you know}. [Yeah I''m hoping we can get some fun fights]. {Your opponents should be around the same level as Joe but I don''t think they will all have the same skill level}. [That''s dissapointing]. {Well we can see who we get out up against when it comes, for now, you should get some sleep}. [Alright than good night]. {Night}. I drift off to sleep with plans for the next day running through my mind.