Bab 135: Level 20: Shadow's Assault

The crimson line formed on the body of the beast, splitting it in half. Blood spewed like a geyser, dying the soil a deep, crimson shade. Skofnung squealed in joy, vibrating as it transmitted positive emotions.

[Level 19 has been cleared.]

[Level 20: Shadow Beast.]

'Shadow Beast…' Arthur muttered internally, causing his expression to distort. After a few hours of continuous battle, the crimson-eyed man would be lying if he said he wasn't exhausted. However, the strength of his foes continued to rise.

Even after the preparations, Arthur was having some trouble maintaining dominance over the battlefield. Each floor could be easy or difficult, depending on how much effort the player invested into it.

As one rose from the bottom of the ranks, the beasts' strengths increased in proportion. However, the 21st floor was different. It was quite obvious that each Divine Ranker–in their early days–had very different levels of strength.