The Ancients World

~~~(POV: Hailey Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: Following the Marker leading to Retooks Hideout)~~~

~~~(Time: 3:50 PM)~~~

"This place is waaay bigger than I thought it'd be."

The large castle that fills my view is something you'd see out of a fairy tale. It's not what I'd call a hideout. This isn't hidden in the slightest.

You wouldn't think this place to be the location of a Dungeon. I would've thought a rich nobleman lived here away from the cities or something. 

Taking a closer look, it's not well maintained and is in disrepair. But the path I'm standing on that leads into the courtyard has a beaten down path and faded boot prints. It's certainly seen some foot traffic, but nothing out of the ordinary for a place that a group of bandits will hide in.

"I might be the first person that gets to clear this Dungeon. This castle is so far out of the way that a normal Player would take days, maybe even a week, to get here."

There are things that I know I shouldn't be overconfident about, but I'm not expecting any problems from a place filled with bandits and lowlifes. In comparison to the monsters that I regularly face, there isn't a challenge for me here.

I step forward and start to walk to the door leading into the courtyard, but before I can get too far. A barrier stops me and warns me.

[You're about to enter The Dungeon known as Retooks Hideout.]

[Do you wish to enter the Dungeon Retooks Hideout? Y/N]

"It's not the normal message I get telling me that I'm under-leveled and I shouldn't go alone. The guys in this place are weak..."

The large majority of bandits are male, and I'm not being sexist. That's just the facts. Most women that are associated with bandits in any way are kept as illegal slaves or are the daughters of members of the bandit crew.

"I'm feeling like I should cut loose and have some fun for a change... But Cera wouldn't like it..."

​ Ahh, screw it. I'm going to slaughter these guys as fast as possible and do things my way. Cera can be patient in every situation all he wants, but I'm not in the mood with the day that I've been having.

Well... Talking to Mom and Dad has put me in a better mood, but I'm still slaughtering everything in this place. 

The barrier opens so I can get through, and the door that I'm walking to opens on its own as well. The courtyard is filled with bandits, but most are just sitting around or getting drunk.

Some turn to see what's opened the door, and I'm not even going to describe some of the looks that I'm getting.

"Look, fellas! We've got ourselves a babe!! She's strutting and walking in here like she's the main bitch!"

I really don't like getting talked to that way, and it's not something that I'll ever like in a million years. Some start to get up, but I don't waste a second more. I draw Hearts Needle, and the world slows down. 

The speeds I'm moving at make it seem like the world is standing still. I increase my speed again, and I chop up all the men in the courtyard, and I stand in the same place I was. Slowing down in the process.

<br/>"Maybe we shoul-! RAHH!!"

There are screams coming from every direction as the bandits realize what's happened to them. Bodies are falling apart at the places that I cut. And as the screams become silent, the courtyard is filled with blood and dead bandits.

"What the fuck is going on out here!!" The main door leading into the castle swings open, and better geared and stronger-looking bandits come out. All their faces have the same shocked and worried looks on them. The pile of limbs that are left of these people is distracting them from me.

"I was wondering if any of you had an item called Incomplete tier-3 item upgrade for Battlemind?"

My voice gains the attention of the stronger fighters, and they look between each other with caution. These guys are smarter than the others. It makes sense why they're in the castle, and all these guys are stuck in the courtyard.

"I'm taking it you're the one that's killed all these men?"

A simple nod is all I give, but the blood dripping from my sword is a good and ominous fact to add to what they're seeing.

"You said that you're looking for an item called Incomplete tier-3 item upgrade for Battlemind?"

Their bodies stiffen even further as another nod is given to their question. Some of them even take a couple of steps back.

"You're the wielder of the Legendary Class Battlemind, aren't you..."

They're not wrong to feel fear, and I commend their intellect. They're more connected to the times than I thought.

"Give me what I want, and I'll let everyone still alive live. If you refuse, I'll just dice you guys up and continue into the castle. Killing the boss here and gaining my Incomplete tier-3 item upgrade for Battlemind."

This is the only option they have on the table, and I know for a certainty these guys are all about self-preservation. Not thoughtless servitude and death. 

"Okay... We don't have the item you want, but our boss deeper in the castle does. If you let us leave, we won't stand in your way."

That wasn't a part of the deal I laid out. And I hate negotiating.

"That's the wrong answer. Make peace without whatever Gods you believe in."

The world slows down to a halt as they hastily draw their weapons. I simply walk past them as I dice them to pieces. Regardless, they're still bandits, and they've likely done some horrible things to innocent people, so there isn't anything weighing on my conscious with their deaths.

As time speeds back up, I continue walking down the path leading to the throne room in this place. I'm getting minimal amounts of EXP. But I know the boss of this dungeon has what I'm looking for. It doesn't take long, but I'm looking into the boss room.

"That's some gnarly gear you've got on."

The single man on the throne raises his head, and I see him narrow his eyes as I walk further in. He's not as strong as me. Not even close, but he's much stronger than any bandit I've run across. To satisfy my curiosity, I use Inspect on him.

[Retook Lvl. 150][Tier-3]

[Health: 7,900,000/7,900,000]

He's a tier higher than I am, but that doesn't mean much. Not when you're a wielder of a Legendary Class.

"You're the one that's killed all my men... I hope you're satisfied with what you've seen with Inspect. Mind if I use mine on yours."

He doesn't wait for my response, and as he uses it, I get a notification.

[The Dungeon Boss Retook is using Inspect on you.]

The look on his face becomes darker, and I can see some sweat starting to form around his temple. He knows he's going to die, and that nothing can stop me from getting what I want.

He should come back, along with all his people here. It is a Dungeon, after all, but I don't know specifically. If this Dungeon is unique in anyways. 

"Shall we get to it then, Ms. Adamo... I guess my men and I deserve this after everything we've done... Nothing goes unpunished now, does it..."

He stands up from the throne and walks toward me. He slowly draws his sword, and I can see that he's ready to die. 

Perhaps death will be permanent for these fools, and I could only hope so. They're disgusting bandits, after all.

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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.

[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.228][Tier-3]

[Exp: 42/100%]

[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]

[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]

[Mana aura control: 6/100%]

[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]

[Stat Points: 350] [Armor rating: 500]

[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [Hardened Tree sap Armor (Very Rare)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Camping gear] [Food Rations 3x] [Dried meat 3x] [Fishing poles 2x] [Fish 8x] [Festival Garbs 2x] [4x EXP Boosts]

[Passive Perks]

[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]

[Active Skills]

[Heavens light Lvl.74 325/7400] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.74 225/7400] [Slash Lvl.92 4600/21000] [Parry Lvl.68 85/6800] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controlled Fun]