Assimilate All Talents

Chapter 10: Magic

Using the less illuminated parts of the cave to his advantage, along with [Silent Steps], Sol closed the distance to the variant.

The variant kobold, completely unaware, waited with an impatient attitude, likely waiting for the kobolds to bring more food. The moment he got within 10 feet, Sol went into action using [Leap] to bridge the remaining distance and used [Cross Slash] on him.

"Argh! Who?!"

The variant kobold survived the attack and responded with [Snap Punch], firing his fist fast at Sol.

Using his sword to parry the blow, Sol succeeded and was left unharmed but was launched back 5 feet.

Once separated, the variant finally got a better look at his assailant and shouted, "Human! Die!"

Keeping [Analysis] active to monitor the variant kobold’s health, he saw how much damage his strongest attack did.

HP: 743/1000

’I would need to land 3 more of those to win. This might be tougher than I expected.’

While the variant was much stronger and tougher than Sol anticipated, on the bright side, Sol was much faster and able to react to his attacks and find more openings.

Both parties exchanged more blows as Sol landed a few decent normal attacks but couldn’t find an opening to execute another [Cross Slash].

Wanting to finish the fight before any other kobolds appeared, he started brainstorming. Sol then got an idea that would tilt the odds in his favor.

"Make the wind move in my favor, [Tailwind]!"

’This stopped the attacks for now but they will eventually spread out and attack me from multiple angles. Think Sol, how do I get out of this.’

He then took a quick glance at his skills as he looked for a solution to his dilemma and spotted one.

’It’s risky but it’s better than taking them down one at a time.’

Springing immediately into action, Sol ran past the variant towards the kobolds at the entrance, prompting it to chase after. Sol dodged and parried the attacks thrown at him as he got close enough to use [Leap], jumping over all the kobolds.

The variant then joined the group of kobolds and prepared to charge after him, but Sol was already one step ahead, casting a spell.

"Flames gather and condense to one, expand outwards and blast my foes, [Explosion]!"

Sol felt all his remaining mana in his body leave at once, commanding the fire element to gather in a single point.

A small dot of light flashed in the middle of the group of kobolds only lasting for a second. The next moment, a sudden blast of fire erupted from that point, incinerating all the kobolds. Yet one still remained, the variant. While standing, it was still stunned from the explosion.

HP: 23/1000

Sol, feeling absolutely spent, gathered his remaining energy to run up and slash at the variant with all his might. His sword entered through the left shoulder of the variant kobold and traveled down all the way to the heart, cutting it in half. The sword, already worn down from years of usage, could not last any longer and snapped at the hilt, leaving the blade stuck in the heart of the variant.

You have slain a Lv 21 Variant Kobold! Gained 2500 Exp.

"I... did it..."

Seeing the notification message confirming its death, Sol’s vision immediately went dark.