Reyansh sprinted through cracked and burnt ground towards the distant, barely visible volcano, supposed center of dungeon.

While his mind still lingered around the word ’interesting’ by the Stellar Emperor. He had no idea as how the mind of a 12 million years dragon worked, and this was something he had no control over.

’Let’s just do what I have been doing and will see where this goes.’ He decided.

After running for a minute, he started seeing small lava pools with lava bubbles in them. The environment became heated too, as Reyansh’s entire body was soaked in sweat.

[Ellise: But I still think this environment is more deadly because he can’t fight it actively.]

[Storm_Knight has gifted you two Uncommon rank Ice talisman.]

[Would you like to use Perk 1 for quality amplification or quantity amplification?]

Reyansh noticed the message at the corner of his eyes, "Thanks for you thought, brother. But, I am sorry, I will not be using it as of yet."

"As you know, such hardship would only forge me into a better hunter. So, I will only be using this in case of emergency," He spoke with a genuine smile.

’I have already used quantity amplification on Sandra’s stamina potion. Let’s use quality amplification,’ he mentally decided.

[Applying Qualitative Perk 1] ×2

[You have gained two Exalted rank Ice Talisman.]

Before Reyansh could check again, another message panel popped up.

[Storm_Knight: Haha...I knew you would say something like that.]

[Storm_Knight has donated 10 Cosmic coins]

[You have gained 1000 Cosmic coins due to Perk 1]

[Sardina_Rohaj: You guys have an interesting brotherhood.]

[Storm_Knight: Keep your nosy thoughts out of it.]

Seeing this exchange, Reyansh almost laughed but the next moment loud rhythmic walk reached his ears. His perception immediately shifted as large group of monsters appeared in his vision.

He counted 8 Cinderlings charging at him.

’Okay, don’t let them get too close and take them out quick. Slashing will be slow, so I have to stab them, Easy,’ he remarked as he focused his eyes while remembering previous mishap during Slash.

The white glowing spots appeared on all 8 monsters, Reyansh felt a slight pain in his eyes as he focused.

’So, I can’t focus on too many at once in at the moment. Well, then reduce the numbers,’ he mentally decided.

He locked on the monster that was nearest and threw his dagger with full strength. A second later, the dagger pierced the right side of the monster’s chest as the it crumbled away.

[Fiery_Redina: Oohh! Spot on, again.]

[Daoist_kun: Your aim is impeccable, fellow hunter.]

Reyansh kept his focus on the remaining 7 monsters in his vicinity. He parried one ember claw toward the monster on the side while moving forward with quick steps.

As he stepped ahead, he also kept the position of small lava pools in the vicinity. Another monster swung at him with its lava skinned hands, Reyansh pivoted to the side while stabbing it with his Katana.

It crumbled in dust like the rest.

[Ellise: Then there were six.]

He noticed a small bubble forming a pool nearby, there were three monsters in the way. All three monster charged from three sides with two flaming claws and one punch.

As he adjusted himself amidst the attack, a flaming claw grazed his coat, making his skin sizzle with heat.

Although the coat protected him from direct harm, the heat was enough to cause damage.

The three monsters turned immediately to attack him again. Reyansh waiting for the moment, used monster’s own momentum to kick it towards the pool.

A stream of lava shot upwards from the pool, hitting at the monster directly. However, instead of melting or being killed, the monster just self detonated and smoke filled the nearby area while pushing Reyansh backwards.

[Diamond_King: This smoke, if he had a shining body, such smoke wouldn’t be a problem.]

’This damn smoke again,’ Reyansh cursed for a moment but cheered up the next second remembering the last fight, as he focused on position of remaining monsters.

Five glowing spots became visible in Reyansh’s eyes at some distance.

Without waiting for a moment, using the ’smoke’ screen, he threw his dagger at farthest monster, bringing down the number.

[Mr_Blue_Volcano: Four more to go.]

He put all his strength in his legs as he blitzed towards the nearest monster, stabbing it with Katana. Already knowing the result, he moved to second monster and stabbed it again with precision.

[Fiery_Redina: Two more]

The smoke was dispersing slightly as monster swung their flaming claws further reducing the smoke. Reyansh rolled to the dagger on the ground, picking it up.

Before the two monster could locate him properly, he released the dagger again with his full strength aiming at the farthest one.

[Storm_Knight: Last one.]

The last monster wasn’t even able to notice properly as Reyansh pierced its weak point at its head. The final monster crumbled into dust.

[You have killed 6 Cinderlings]

[You have gained an E-rank Mana stone] ×6

[You have gained a Lava Stone] ×12

A string of notification appeared in panel, confirming Reyansh victory.

[Fiery_Redina: Damn! That was smoking.]

[Sardina_Rohaj: Is nobody going to ask how he aimed at the core of monster correctly every time?]

’She is always right on money, I have to giver her that,’ Reyansh remarked.

[Ellise: Well, I am bit curious too. He said he didn’t use any skill.]

[Daoist_kun: He hadn’t lied about anything else, so I am believing him. But I am curious too.]

[The Stellar Emperor: He has a Title then.]

[The Blazing Sandra: What!]

[Sardina_Rohaj: This early, it’s his second day.]

’Damn, dragon and their perception,’ the words almost slipped out of Reyansh mouth.

Thinking on how to respond before things get out of hand, he took a deep breath.

’Well, it would be weird if he can’t guess that much after 12 million years,’ he remarked internally.

"You are right, Sir Stellar Emperor, this is indeed due to a title and not a skill."

"You have a very keen eyes, Sir," Reyansh addressed respectfully.

[Red Falcon: Ericsson Drenadun of Retoribun, greets the Stellar Emperor.]

[Sardina_Rohaj: What’s with the sudden respect? First the streamer then this fellow.]

Noticing the words of Red Falcon, Reyansh used the Patron Insight on him while he wondered, ’Do they know each other?’

– - –

[Name: Ericsson Drenadun]

[Race: Fire Phoenix]

[Age: 40,456 years]

[Gender: Male]

[Intention: Respectful & Interested]

[Dimension: A07 (Retoribun, Apex Dimension)]

– ‐–

Before Reyansh could process this information, another panel in chat diverted his attention.

[The Stellar Emperor: No need to tense up, I am just here watching an enthusiastic hunter. Don’t fret about my identity.]

[The Stellar Emperor has donated 10,000 Cosmic coins for your zeal as a hunter.]

[Perk 1 is being applied...]×2

[You have obtained 1,000,000 Cosmic coins]

That single donation was more than he had ever earned.

’Okay, this is seriously getting out of hand. With this much money, all my financial problem are a past,’ Reyansh tensed up a little watching this amount, along with small happiness, almost forgetting that he is in a dungeon.