When I reached the second floor of the dungeon, I asked Nano to start mapping all the paths I was taking. A 3D model began to form gradually as I walked.
But even after walking for several minutes, I didn't encounter any monsters. I asked Nano what kinds of monsters appeared on this floor, since I didn't know much about the dungeon. She said that goblins and kobolds are the most common here.
However, besides those, there are also monsters called "Dungeon Lizards"—lizard-type creatures. Nano told me not to worry too much, since the strength level of monsters doesn't really change from the first to the fifth floor.
Since she said I could explore up to the 10th floor without any problems, I'm not worried about that.
"Nano, can't you point me to a good hunting spot on this floor? Somewhere with a high monster spawn rate?"
[There are many adventurers on this floor, just like on the first. The monster spawn rate here is also not very high. I recommend exploring lower floors.]
"Which floor do you suggest?"
[I suggest going down to the 5th or 7th floor. There are still adventurers there, but not many. There are also areas on those floors with a high monster spawn rate.
You'll be able to collect many magic stones and items.]
"I see, thanks."
But for now, I'll keep hunting here and map the entire floor.
I kept walking for a few seconds and finally found monsters. Once again, they were goblins. I'm already tired of killing these goblins. "They're way too weak—there's nothing fun about this." Besides, their magic stones aren't worth anything.
At least, that's what Nano said.
The money I got earlier was because that man was scared.
Well, if I want to fight different kinds of monsters, I'll have to go to lower floors. I decided to stay here until I fully mapped the floor. I smiled and pulled out my knife from the sheath I had bought.
A leather sheath—extremely basic. Too basic for this knife.
The three goblins snarled at me, practically drooling. Their bloodlust was palpable. I smiled and said, "Can you understand me? Come at me—it'll be fun." They definitely didn't understand me, but they got irritated.
They rushed at me at the same time. They always try to surround me.
With a smile on my face, I spun my body and kicked one of them away, sending it flying. In the same motion, my knife pierced the head of the second goblin. The third goblin got scared and took a few steps back.
"I didn't know you could feel fear." I smiled and threw my knife at it. The blade pierced its head, and its body turned into particles of light. The goblin I kicked managed to get back up and charged at me, but as soon as it got close, I touched its head with my finger.
Bzzzzzz!
A blue electric current shot into the goblin's head, frying it. It drooled before its head split open. Its body disappeared shortly after.
'This ability Nano gives me is really strong. The amount of energy my body can generate is very high.' And according to Nano, this doesn't consume my magic power or Excelia. I was surprised to hear that.
After letting out a sigh, I opened my stats to take a look:
Strength: 725
Endurance: 672
Dexterity: 559
Agility: 623
Magic: 403
After collecting some Excelia, my stats increased. I don't even need to cultivate to raise them.
'I still need to keep cultivating my magic power. Nano said it's important since I might learn magical abilities in the future.'
She said I don't have innate talent and won't awaken magic on my own. I need grimoires, which are rare and hard to obtain.
However, she said that if I manage to get one, she can help me A LOT.
She even said she could apply modifications to a grimoire.
Grimoires are usually single-use, but Nano said she can turn one into something "infinite." On top of that, she can change the ability I learn, making it possible for me to acquire any skill I want.
The grimoire itself won't be altered—the change will be applied the moment I use it. The magic will be acquired by me and then modified by Nano within my body.
With that, she could even create entirely new magical abilities from scratch.
However, if anyone other than me uses the grimoire, it will disappear. The "infinite" usage only works for me.
That's good.
'But seriously, this is so overpowered it's kind of scary.'
Well, even if it's overpowered, it's not easy to get a grimoire. Nano said that major Familias like Loki Familia and Freya Familia definitely have grimoires. I won't be able to buy one just anywhere.
I could join one of those Familias to get one, but I gave up on that idea.
Nano said I might find something like that on the black market—I can look into it later.
After letting out a sigh and taking a sip of water, I continued exploring the second floor until it was fully mapped. Once I finished, I went straight to the third floor. Several hours passed, and many monsters were killed.
Now on the third floor, I started mapping again while encountering more and more monsters.
I noticed that my stats were increasing very little, even after killing many monsters.
It won't take long to reach 1,000 Excelia.
After a few more hours, I mapped the entire third floor.
I stopped to eat something and drink some water. After that, I went straight to the fourth floor, where I continued to encounter the same monsters as before. However, the number of monsters here is slightly higher.
After a few more hours, I finally reached 1,000 Excelia and was ready to cultivate and move on to the next "level."
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