Episode 4: The Fall Of The Mini-boss "Alright... time to show how a true Rogue fights." Kuro gripped both daggers tightly, eyes fixed on the Stone Gnoll before him. His skill bar blinked—Quick Step, Shadow Strike, and Camouflage, all ready. The beast lumbered forward. Its body, made of solid rock, radiated power. Each step caused the dungeon floor to tremble. "HP: 1200... I need to make every move count." The Gnoll roared, slamming its fist down. The ground cracked. Kuro faded into the shadows, darting behind the beast. He struck at the spine. [Critical Hit – 120 Damage!] The monster staggered but retaliated swiftly. Kuro narrowly dodged. A stone fist whooshed past, scraping his shoulder. "Damn... I can’t take many of those. I have to keep moving." He lunged at the beast’s leg. The Gnoll roared again— [Enrage Mode Activated – Speed Increased] Time Left: 30 Seconds "Seriously? Now it’s faster too?" Kuro retreated behind a pillar, calming his breath. "Pattern. I need a pattern—Dodge, strike, hide." Shadow Strike → Attack Cycle after cycle, chipping its health down. CRACK! The monster dropped to one knee. Kuro sprinted forward, leapt, and drove both daggers into its head. The Stone Gnoll exploded into blue light. Rare Drop: Shadow Cloak (Rogue-Class Gear) Bonus: First Clear Reward – 1 Mystery Box He collapsed, panting. "This... is what winning feels like." Check latest chapters at 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝓷𝓮𝓽 The system showed the gear: Effect: +20 Agility | +10 Stealth Special: Shadow Meld – Total Invisibility for 5 sec (Cooldown: 3 min) "This... this is perfect." A glowing box floated before him. [Do you wish to open the Mystery Box?] Kuro grinned. "Of course." A glowing sphere emerged. Item Acquired: Skill Core – Shadow Clone Effect: Creates a temporary clone to confuse enemies. Duration: 10 sec | Cooldown: 5 min "Shadow Clone? Heh... this is going to be fun." A faint light appeared in the dungeon wall. A staircase revealed itself. Title Unlocked: Pioneer Effect: +5% XP in all future dungeons "This world isn’t just f or surviving... it’s meant to be conquered." With new strength and confidence, he ascended.