Part-213

  "That thing... it's not like the others," James thought, g his fists. "I o approach this differently."

  Determined not to let the dungeo him again, James began formuting a pn. He khat brute force alone wouldn’t be enough to defeat the creature. He o rely on his skills and strategy, not just raw power.

  First, he reviewed his abilities. **Sloth View** was crucial, but the creature’s speed was too much, even with time slowed. He would o use it more tactically, not just to dodge, but to create openings for his attacks. **Crisis Mode** was another option—a special skill that allowed his body to move with perfect precision until his stamina dropped below 30%. However, activating it too early could leave him vulnerable in a drawn-out battle.

  He sidered his offeions: **Kangaroo Cut**, his powerful uppercut that utilized 80% of his total strength, could deal signifit damage, but the creature’s size and speed made it difficult to nd. **Snake Jab**, with its increased speed, might be more effective in nding quick strikes, but would it be enough to wear the creature down?

  And then there was **Thundercp**, his electric attack, which could potentially stun the creature, giving him the crucial seds he o press an advantage.

  James took a deep breath, tering himself. He had fought through the midse twice already, and while the battle had been grueling, it had also taught him valuable lessons. He couldn’t rely on his abilities alone—he o think strategically and outmahe creature.

  “Alright,” James muttered to himself. “Time to go again.”

  He made his way back through the dungeon, clearing the midse once more. His movements were more precise this time, every a calcuted as he served his energy for the uping battle. As he reached the final se again, the familiar dread crept into his chest, but he steeled himself. He knew what was ing.

  The room was just as he had left it—the bodies of the Ratling Sgers strewn across the floor. James braced himself as the corpses once again began to twitd merge, f the massive Ratling creature. Its glowing red eyes locked onto him, and it let out a thunderous roar, brandishing its wooden on.

  This time, James was ready.

  As the creature charged, James activated **Sloth View**, slowing time just enough to give him the edge. The creature’s movements were still fast, but now James could anticipate them. He ducked us first swing, the jagged on missing him by inches. In one fluid motion, he tered with a **Snake Jab**, his fist striking the creature’s side at three times his normal speed. It let out a pained screech but quickly recovered, swinging its on again.

  James leaped baarrowly avoiding the blow. His breathing was steady, his mind focused. He activated **Thundercp**, sending aric shock through his fist as he delivered a powerful sp to the creature’s arm. The shock stu momentarily, and James seized the opportunity. He followed up with a **Kangaroo Cut**, his uppercut eg with the creature’s jaw. The force of the blow sent it staggering back, its grip on the on faltering.

  But the fight was far from over. The creature let out a furious roar, its speed increasing as it unched a flurry of attacks. James activated **Crisis Mode**, his body moving automatically, dodging and tering each strike with precision. His stamina was draining fast, but he couldn’t afford to lose foow.

  Finally, after what felt like ay, James saw his opening. The creature was momentarily off bas massive frame struggling to recover from its st attack. James lunged frabbing the creature’s arm with **Bear Grip** and using all his strength to pull it off its feet. With a final, powerful strike, he brought the creature crashing to the ground.

  A notification appeared before his eyes:

  [Boss defeated. EXP gained: 1500.]

  [You have received 1 wooden sword, which deals double pain.]

  [You have earned 2000 EXP by defeating 40 Ratlings.]

  James colpsed to the ground, exhausted but victorious.