Chapter 2.
"Mmm~"
Stretching his healed body, Eugene contentedly examined his status panel.
The Divine Grace (Falna) bestowed by the gods not only grants mortals the chance to break through their limits but also visualizes their personal data.
After joining a Familia, adventurers have their god's emblem and their current status displayed on their backs.
[Level] [Strength] [Endurance] [Dexterity] [Agility] [Magic], as well as [Skill Slots] [Magic Slots] [Development Abilities (Other Specialties)]
These attributes are quantified, with values ranging from low to high in the order I-S. For example, 99 I, 111 H, 888 A, 999 S.
Whenever an adventurer feels they have made progress, they need to find the god of their Familia for a data update to become stronger.
In short, it feels very much like an RPG game, but to level up, you must check in with your Patron God to update the version.
As a transmigrator, Eugene comes with his own system panel, which eliminates these formalities.
After all, he can progress and view his status at any time, which regular adventurers cannot do.
This is a huge convenience.
However, in the Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon world, this barely counts as a cheat.
In this world, countless adventurers are born, and monsters emerge endlessly.
For example, the protagonist Bell Cranel levels up at ten times the speed�others take a year to level up, but he does it in a month! And his stats explode! You have to admit defeat!
There's also the heroine, Ais Wallenstein, the "Sword Princess," whose ultimate ability, "Vengeful Princess," automatically grants buffs when fighting monsters, making it easy to defeat monsters two levels above her.
There are also other outrageous characters, but I won't list them one by one.
In comparison, Eugene, who merely possesses a system panel, doesn't seem so outstanding.
Of course, that's only if Eugene only possessed the system panel.
His pupils contracted, his gaze sweeping back and forth across the three activated talents.
[Magic: Plunder - Completely plunders the defeated target, continuously plunders the suppressed target]
[Skill: Resistance Share - Abnormal statuses you receive can be shared or completely transferred to the avatar]
[Development Ability: Strong Luck I - Reversal of adversity, finding a path out of hopelessness]
Magic, as the name suggests, is cast by consuming Magic Power, often categorized as advanced techniques. The casting time increases depending on the complexity, and the corresponding power and effect also increase.
Skills, on the other hand, consume Stamina and Mental Power, and can be active or passive.
As for Development Abilities... they are not usually acquired at Level 1.
Perhaps it's a perk provided by the system?
This also counts as a benefit brought by "Strong Luck," right?
With this information in hand, Eugene stretched his arms and legs, straightened his back, and smiled widely.
The shorter the information, the more infinite the possibilities it contains.
It's hard to grasp the true effect of these words without practical application.
"Well then, no time to waste."
Eugene focused his mind. With a slight thought, a strange fluctuation spread from his mind, quickly drifting far away.
The moment the avatar was formed, he instinctively gained this summoning ability.
The ethereal thought passed through layers of alleys without hindrance, flew over the bustling market, crossed the luxurious guild houses of the major Familias, and went past the crowded headquarters of the Adventurers' Guild.
Until it reached the magnificent structure that symbolizes Orario's legendary history the Tower of Babel.
The towering, ivory-white giant tower seems to reach the Celestial Realm; its immense size feels otherworldly and represents the supreme majesty of the gods.
And beneath it lies the Dungeon, which has flourished until today.
Even the most powerful Familia in history has only explored up to the 59th floor.
What kind of hellish landscape lies beneath that remains unseen by anyone.
But today, a monster that surpasses everyone's knowledge is about to be born.
Buzz...
Dungeon.
Floor 12, the deepest part of the "Upper Floors," is the furthest LV.1 adventurers can reach.
Not only does the number of monsters increase drastically here, but there are also large monsters that are difficult for LV.1 adventurers to deal with, as well as the LV.2 Elite Monster, the "Young Dragon," which makes its appearance.
On the flat grassland, grey-white mist permeates, and sparse white trees stand, giving the area a desolate, dead silence.
Clomp.
Clomp.
A pair of brilliant golden giant eyes appeared from the thick mist.
The monster, with the head of a bull and the body of a man, covered in knotted muscle, slowly stepped out from within.
"So this is the Minotaur's body?"
Eugene's consciousness awakened within the unfamiliar body, making him feel incredibly fresh.
The surge of vitality and the sense of power emanating from the thick limbs are things a person born human could never experience.
The thick fur, robust muscles, two sharp giant horns, and the massive, over-two-meter-tall body are vastly different from the human race.
Hmm... Eugene's gaze shifted downward.
This thing is also vastly different.
The reason a 'bull' is called a bull.
Is because it is mighty and large!
Can a bull without a horn still be called a bull?
It is said that the monsters of the Dungeon, although they are divided into male and female, cannot reproduce.
Not only that, they have absolutely no such desires, focused only on fighting adventurers to the death.
They are essentially mass-produced programs of the Dungeon.
"Though I didn't plan on using this thing in the Dungeon, it's better than nothing."
Tightening the tattered apron that came with his waist, Eugene let out a sigh of relief.
To his surprise, his consciousness could exist simultaneously in both his human body and the avatar.
It was as if his soul had been split into two, perfectly achieving the effect of multitasking.
"The main body is fine for now, so let's experience the monster's power first!"
Eugene casually tore off a wrist-thick tree branch to use as a weapon. He stepped out and started looking for a practice target.
Normally, Minotaurs do not use weapons, but as a beast with a human heart, Eugene was accustomed to holding something.
Soon, he found a scattered group of monsters wandering aimlessly.
It was a mixed group of Goblins and Orcs.
The tall, strong, green-skinned Orcs, mixed with the ugly, shriveled yet agile Goblins. Enveloped by such a combination, countless adventurers have lost their lives.
Eugene cautiously approached them step by step.
Monsters in the Dungeon, originating from the same source, do not attack each other.
But there are exceptions.
An extremely rare type of monster with self-awareness and high inTerrygence, collectively known as Xenos.
These beings are like bugs that appeared during the Dungeon's production, capable of normal communication and learning, as if a human soul were placed inside a beast's shell.
At first glance, it looks like the product of evolution.
However, the Dungeon's attitude towards them is: Extermination.
Xenos attract more hatred than adventurers.
Once they appear in the sight of regular monsters, they are relentlessly pursued and hunted.
This is very similar to Eugene's current situation.
At his current LV.1 level, if he provokes a large group of monsters, it would be difficult for him to escape unscathed.
One step, two steps. Eugene tentatively proceeded.
Fortunately, the disastrous scenario he had anticipated did not occur.
"That's just perfect!"
Picking out a lone Goblin, Eugene's muscular upper body suddenly tensed. With a powerful stomp of his hooves, his body shot forward!
A giant arm, thick with bulging veins, swung in an arc and slammed down with a crash!
BOOM!
A huge roar echoed across the silent wilderness, followed by flying dust!
This violent downward swing even snapped the wrist-thick tree branch! It was more exaggerated than the legendary Tiger Killer Wu Song!
The Goblin's shriveled body was smashed from top to bottom, unable to even let out a scream, instantly turning to dust on the spot.
This is how Dungeon monsters die.
"Nice!" Eugene grinned. The surging power was so potent, exceeding his expectations!
Even though he was only LV.1, incomparable to even the most ordinary Minotaur, the racial talent was clearly a factor.
As he was getting excited, a system window popped up in his mind.
[You have completed the First Kill]
[Reward: Novice Gift Pack * 1]
[Do you want to Plunder the defeated target?]
Eugene stared at the Goblin, which had already turned to ash, looking a bit stunned.
"I can do that?"
"Then Plunder!"
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