Chapter 89 - 89. Down The Dungeons You Go To Your Doom. (1/2)
Soon, a 100 allocation points were distributed to each of the Reds and they immediately allocate 25 points each to their Strength, Wisdom, Dexterity and Constitution and this could be done for every level only. I saw that their base attributes were only 5 each and when they had allocated the 25, their stats were increased considerably too.
Before I head down to the dungeon with Red Two Adam, I handed an amulet and 3 rings to each of them to add +12 to their already allocated points for their Strength, Dexterity, Wisdom and Constitution. This adds to become +42 to all their attributes.
”Wow... This is cool... Thanks, Red Leader.” Ingles remarked as she looked at the simple amulet that has 2 empty sockets and then she saw her attributes rise to another +12.
”Alright Red Two, prepare yourself and follow the Quest Master,” I said as I ushered Red Two Adam into the kitchen where there's the wooden door that spirals down into the first level of the dungeon.
”Remember what I said... Hit hard, hit fast, kill swiftly and silently.” I reminded the 4 of them as they assembled in the kitchen awaiting to be sent down to their doom... I mean, their quest. ”And don't forget 'Finders Keepers'” added Prius as he swung the wooden door open and the lights from the torches finally came to life, illuminating the dark, musty dungeons below.
I instructed Red Two Adam to enter the dungeon first and I followed about 25 paces back. This level has 8 giant rats and the rest would be 5 each. The doorway that leads to the next level would be at the end of each passageway as usual.
”There's hidden credits among the crates and wooden barrels. Break them up and collect as you go along.” I reminded Red Two Adam as he walked slowly and held his two Assassin's compact crossbows on each hand and poised to shoot the moment he saw the threat.
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”Gosh, this place really reeks of rat's urine and poop all over. And the size of this poop is really like a small bolster. How big are these rats anyway.” Adam thought to himself as he sidestepped the poop and puddles of urine and suddenly he heard hissing and spitting sounds just a few paces in front of him.
”My gosh... This rat is thrice the size of a wild boar.” Adam took aim and shot his crossbows in alternative firing mode. The rat's eyes glowed red and were charging ahead towards Adam and he managed to kill it with 3 shots. The rat fell to its side and during its charge, it broke some of the crates and wooden barrels as Adam collected the spoils.
”Try not to think that I am behind you all this time, just proceed on, there's another 7 more to go on this level.” I hollered to Red Two Adam and he replied confidently, ”Roger that Red Leader.” as he walked on and found another target even before it could react.
One after another fell and we soon reached the end of the passageway and asked Adam to push the wooden door himself and enter Level 2 of the dungeon.
The real difficulty is when he was at Level 4 dungeon when during one of the battle, he suffered a gash on his forehead and I was worried sick since his cut was rather deep and nasty. It was caused when a rat suddenly swiped a crate and a plank flew towards Adam and he was unable to avoid. It was unexpected...!!
”ARE YOU ALRIGHT? Do you still wished to go on?” I asked and Adam nodded his head and wiped away at the blood that trickled down his face. ”Yeah... Let's get in with this. This is nothing... It is just a small scratch.” he said as he walked on and this time he steered a slight distance away as he bounded backwards a few steps to avoid any incoming projectile.
His reflexes seemed to be a bit better at this Level and he managed to kill all the 5 rats and took a break and tended to his wound at the entrance of the doorway. Seeing my worried look since I am unable to lend a hand even to dress his wounds, he simply said, ”Red Leader, I have come this far and yet need to be at the last level. I know you are worried and I don't want to forfeit this quest at all. I will be more careful. If not for the 100 points that I had allocated, I don't think I could manage it.”