Dimension System: SSS Rank Talent Awakening

Chapter 124 Hob-Goblin King

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Thrown against the rough stone wall, Dabi felt the impact reverberate through his body.

He shook off the daze, vision narrowing onto the massive figure looming before him the Hobgoblin King.

Its monstrous form filled the cavernous space, its red eyes gleaming with malice, and a guttural growl escaped its lips.

The king's armor was thick, each plate a patchwork of metals, crown of bone in his head, its club a twisted, gnarled piece of metal larger than Dabi himself.

"Dabi!" Zen's voice broke through the chaos as he lunged at the creature, his sword a flash of steel aiming for the Hobgoblin King's side. Explore more stories at empire

The sword struck in the king's hand, the blade digging into the creature's thick skin. The king roared in pain, swinging its club at Zen with alarming speed.

Zen barely dodged the blow, rolling to the side as the club crashed into the ground, sending up a shower of dust and shattered stone.

Cough up blood from his mouth. Tells "We've got to take it down fast," Zen panted, positioning himself beside Dabi, his expression a mixture of resolve and weariness.

Dabi grimaced, feeling the bruises blooming across his torso. He quickly accessed his system shop, scrolling through the available items until he found what he needed.

Two high-grade healing potions. Without hesitation, he made the purchase and chugged one of them, feeling its effects pulse through his body as it started mending his injuries.

"Here," Dabi tossed the second potion to Zen, who caught it with a look of surprise.

"Drink up," Dabi instructed. "We need to be at full strength if we're going to stand a chance against this thing."

Zen nodded, downing the potion in one swig, and the color returned to his cheeks.

With renewed energy, the two of them turned back to face the Hobgoblin King, who was watching them with a predatory gleam, clearly relishing the challenge.

"Alright," Zen muttered, gripping his sword tighter. "Let's finish this. I will attack from the back, you attack from the front."

Together, they launched a coordinated assault on the king. Dabi surged forward, drawing upon his agility and summoning a concentrated burst of space magic.

He closed the distance in an instant, using his Phantom Steps to appear just beneath the king's massive club as it swung down.

With a surge of strength, Dabi parried the club aside, the impact vibrating through his arms but giving Zen an opening.

Zen took advantage, dashing behind the hob goblin king and slashing at the king's exposed side.

His sword bit deep, eliciting another furious roar from the monster. Blood sprayed from the wound, thick and dark, splattering across the ground as the king staggered back.

The Hobgoblin King swung wildly, desperate to land a hit on either of them.

Dabi ducked low, narrowly avoiding the lethal arc of its club, then retaliated by unleashing a barrage of quick strikes with his own sword.

The blade cut across the creature's knees, seeking to weaken its stance. Each strike seemed to take a toll, and the king's movements became less precise, its swings slower as it bled.

"Zen, now!" Dabi shouted, seeing an opening.

Zen nodded and leapt forward, his sword gleaming as he aimed for the king's heart.

The Hobgoblin King raised its arm to block, but Dabi reacted instantly, using his Dimension Master skill to create a small portal that redirected Zen's sword past the king's guard.

The blade found its mark, plunging into the Hobgoblin King's chest. Dabi attack on hob goblin neck cutting through its neck. As the king's head was almost cut off.

The creature body froze, but it's brain still running its eyes widening in shock as it realized it had been defeated.

Its grip on the club slackened, the weapon falling to the ground with a heavy thud.

Zen twisted the sword, and with a final, guttural growl, the Hobgoblin King collapsed to the ground, defeated.

Breathing heavily, Zen withdrew his sword, watching as the massive form stilled. "Is it... is it over?"

Dabi let out a long breath, a slight grin on his face. "Seems like it."

Suddenly, a chime sounded in Dabi's mind, the familiar system notification echoing softly:

"Ding! Mission Complete.

Reward Received: Sword of Light and 1 million gold coin.

+4 level up and 12 stats point."

Dabi mentally accessed the system rewards, finding that among them was the Sword of Light, a rare item.

He examined it briefly and immediately recognized its potential. As he turned to Zen, he extended the blade toward him.

"Here," Dabi said, holding the Sword of Light out. "You take it."

Zen looked at him, wide-eyed, clearly torn. "Dabi, I can't accept this. You're the one who earned it."

Dabi chuckled. "Trust me, I already have a good sword. And besides, this one suits you better.

With this, you'll be even stronger during the academy's upcoming combat training. We are in the same team, so we need to do our in the combat training and grow stronger."

Zen hesitated, but he finally nodded, accepting the sword with a grateful smile. "Thank you. I won't let it go to waste."

After securing the reward and taking a final look around the now-empty cavern, the two of them made their way back to the portal, leaving the dimension gate and the gates close after they are out.

As they exited the gate and reentered the city, the hustle and bustle of normal life contrasted starkly with the life-or-death battle they had just faced.

Both of them looked weary but satisfied, their mission complete. Two full days had passed since they first entered the gate, and it was a relief to feel the fresh air of the city on their faces once more.

Dabi glanced at Zen. "We did it. Now let's get some well-deserved rest."

Zen nodded. "Agreed. See you later, Dabi. I'm heading back to my place."

With a wave, Zen departed, heading toward his family home, while Dabi walked in the opposite direction, back to his own house.

It was noon by the time he arrived, and the quiet calmness of the house greeted him. His siblings are probably still at school, he thought. The absence of their laughter made the house feel oddly empty.

Passing by the training room, he saw Loira deep in concentration, mana swirling around her as she focused on her recovery.

Not wanting to disturb her, Dabi decided to let her be, moving instead to his own room where he collapsed onto the bed.

While lying Dabi sees, The mysterious egg was on the table absorbing the man's from atmosphere.

The egg looks a darker than before. Eli and Mira always talks and play with the egg tell it to hatch soon.

That's why he put the egg on his house. After the rebuilding and some upgrade his house is very secure.

Finally, some rest, he thought, closing his eyes and drifting into a peaceful sleep.

Hours later, Dabi awoke to the sound of footsteps and laughter outside. The sun was beginning to set, casting a warm glow through his window.

He stretched, rubbing his eyes as he got up, feeling refreshed after the long rest.

Stepping outside, he found his siblings, Eli and Mira, back from school with Kora and Nafo and eager to play.

They greeted him with excitement, pulling him toward the yard where Fen and Whity, his spirit pets, were already waiting, wagging their tails in anticipation.

Nyx was still sleeping. She always have rest while Fen and whity phage fun. She is like a introvert. Who just enjoy by herself.

"Big brother! Play with us!" Mira exclaimed, her eyes shining with excitement.

Dabi chuckled. "Alright, alright. Now tell me what you two have learned from school while I was away. They tells about last 2 days."

They spent the next hour playing in the yard, running around and laughing as the sun dipped below the horizon.

Dabi cherished these moments, the simple joy of being with his siblings, far removed from the dangers of the dimension gates.

But just as they were settling down, a ringing sound interrupted their peace. Dabi pulled out his communicator, seeing the headmaster's name flashing on the screen.

"Headmaster?" he muttered, furrowing his brows as he answered the call.

"Dabi," came the voice of Headmaster Raghnall Ferrin, sounding more serious than usual. "I need you to come to my office at the academy. There's something important we need to discuss."

Dabi's brow furrowed. The headmaster rarely contacted him directly unless it was something urgent. "Understood, Headmaster. I'll be there soon."

After ending the call, Dabi turned to his siblings, giving them a reassuring smile. "I have to go to the academy for a bit, but I'll be back soon. You two behave, alright?"

Eli and Mira nodded, though their faces were tinged with disappointment. "Okay, big brother.We will help Aunty Loira and uncle Nafo in the cooking. Come back before the dinner."

With one last wave, Dabi left the yard, making his way toward the academy. The weight of the headmaster's request hung heavy on his mind. Whatever this was about, it was clearly important.

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