MMORPG: Rebirth of the Shadow Mage

" How the fu... "

I could only curse seeing the appearance of a beast chasing a group of rat's.

Its body towered over 4 meters, it had long limbs and was bipedal. The lanky body of a beast made it look hideous, since most of its black fur was covered in blood or wounded by various scars.

The Head of the beast was one of the most terrifying things I've seen through my two lifetimes. His face was that of a deer's skull with a mouth full of razor sharp teeth that were constantly colliding with each other while the monster was running. The creature also had two round flame-like eyes and two deer horns growing from the top of his head.

Catching up to the first rat the beast used its massive claws to slice the rat in half, immediately ending its life. As soon as it did its deed I saw it rip and devour as much flesh from the dead body as it possibly could before chasing after the other rats.

Praying that my arms will hold and that my stomach won't act up until the beast passes I quickly glanced over the beast's Status.

< WENDIGO >

~ A Flesh Eating Beast; Usually resides in the deep forests

~ Carnivore; Aggressive

~ Due to its nature the beast is Immune to Fear, Poison and Mind Control

< SHORT DESCRIPTION >

-- Wendigos are creatures highly dependent on eating flesh. These beasts have low defense in exchange for fast speed and reflexes. Wendigos have a good sense of smell, allowing them to smell flesh huge distances away.

< ATTRIBUTES >

Lv. 30

HP: 1,100

MP: 500

STR: 800

AGL: 2,000

PDEF: 400

MDEF: 500

INT: 200

SN: 30

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< ACTIVE SKILLS >

1️⃣ Hunter's Presence < Lv. 5 >

-- You are able to spread your bloodthirsty aura inducing fear into the enemies

~ AoE Effect

~ Cost 50 Mana

~ 1 minute cooldown

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2️⃣ Death Claws < Lv. 4 >

-- Swing your claws in specific pattern to create a Mana induced strike

~ Single Target Damage

~ Cost 20 Mana

~ 10 second cooldown

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< PASSIVE SKILLS >

1️⃣ Hunter's Body < Lv. 6 >

-- The body fully adapted to hunting

~ +25 Sense

~ +100 Health

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2️⃣ Superior Smell < Lv. 5 >

-- Allows one to smell things huge distances away

~ No cost

~ No cooldown

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3️⃣ Constant Hunger < Lv. 5 >

-- Due to being constantly hungry Wendigo enters a state of partial madness

~ + Mind Control Immunity

~ + Fear Immunity

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4️⃣ Low Poison Immunity < Lv. 4 >

-- Due to living in the sewers Wendigo developed a low immunity to poison

~ No cost

~ No cooldown

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5️⃣ Infrared vision < Lv. 1 >

-- Wendigo is able to see heat waves during the state of absolute madness

~ No cost

~ No cooldown

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6️⃣ Absolute Madness < Lv. 1 >

-- Upon Wendigo's health dropping below 10% the wendigo will gain massive Strength in Exchange for burning its Health.

~ Cost 1 HP per second

~ 5 day cooldown

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< SPELLS >

1️⃣ Empowering Flesh < Lv. 3 >

-- If Wendigo manages to consume Flesh while the spell is active it'll gain permanent Attribute Bonus

~ Cost 35 mana

~ 1 day cooldown

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As the Hungry deer ran past me I could finally take a breath of relief. I really didn't expect such beast to be inhabiting the underground sewers

If I chose to report my finds to the Guild the Quest Rank the quest rank will probably be raised to F~E rank, but I wouldn't get the Hidden reward.

Clenching my Staff I couldn't help, but drool imagining the reward for defeating such a creature.

' So this is why the tunnels seem half empty '

I thought looking at the ruined carcass of a Poisonous Rat. I didn't even want to lit it on fire in case Wendigo is able to smell the smoke.

Looking at the tunnel Wendigo ran to, I chose the opposite direction.

' I at least need to finish the exploration '

Thinking about the worst case Scenario where I will die I chose to explore the tunnels before confronting the beast.

~ Underground Sewers Map ~ < 96% Completed... >

I was a few percent away from completing the map when suddenly I hit a dead end. Looking around I could only see moss and vines covering the tunnel's walls.

' Classic '

Smirking, I started pushing every vine to the side trying to find a hidden pathway. Soon I noticed a smaller tunnel covered in darkness.

' Good thing I'm not claustrophobic '

Squeezing into the small pathway I started slowly walking forward.

Tap... Tap...

My quiet steps were the only thing I heard apart from the eerie silence that intended to eat me alive.

' My past self would probably killed himself not to experience the jump scare '

Thinking about my past I managed to somewhat calm myself down. Even though I had many fears in my past life after death most of them disappeared. ( You Thought! )

I hope...

Looking forward I saw the tunnel become slightly wider.

Crack... Crack...

Some rubles fell as I emerged from the small passage. Lifting the flame above my head my jaw hit the ground.

< You've Found Wendigo's Lair! >

< Wendigo is notified about your presence >

~ Congratulations you've explored 100% Underground Sewers Map ~

Looking at the ground I noticed many bones of various beasts ranging from Rats, Bats and other creatures I couldn't identify.

Seeing that Wendigo is now aware of my presence I quickly calculated that I wouldn't be able to escape until it arrives. The only available option was to fight.

Looking at the narrow entrance I suddenly got an Idea.

Crack... Snip...

Using the bones of the dead beasts and Sturdy Vines I previously cut down I managed to make some kind of barrier so the Wendigo wouldn't be able to simply enter its lair. I also left some gaps, large enough for a Lightning Bolt to fit through them.

Since I still had some time until the beast came, I quickly ordered Fenrir to take a look around the territory to make sure there's only a single entrance point.

After a few intense minutes I received an affirmative answer making me sigh in relief.

Now all I had to do was wait for the beast to come to me.

Screech... Screech...

I heard its nails scratching against the wall as it was trying to fit its 4 meter body through the small tunnel.

' Why'd you create your lair inside such place if you can't fully fit through the door '

I shrugged my shoulders moving closer to the barricade.

Growl...

Its skull-like face was finally visible as it slowly approached the Barrier. I could see its red eyes glow with a slight hint of intelligence.

' I should end this as fast as possible '

Preparing the first Lightning Bolt I awaited until the beast came closer to the Barrier.

- 314 Magical Damage!

Growl....

The beast growled in pain and some kind of red smoke started seeping out of its body. I noticed the smoke, but didn't mind it, because I thought that I had good resistance to fear.

Thud... Thud...

For a second I could hear my heartbeat and I felt as if something was holding me by my neck. It felt strangely suffocating.

' I should get an item for defense against fear '

Forcefully holding my trembling hands I lifted my eyes to meet the Wendigo's gaze. I could've sworn it was grinning as it licked its teeth with a snake-like tongue.

Crash... Crash...

The beast tried to claw its way inside the lair, but my Barricade held on. I saw two vines snap and some slight cracks appear on the bones' surfaces, but the barricade still held strong.

- 312 Magical Damage!

Overcoming the Fear I threw another Bolt making the Wendigo slightly stumble backwards. Feeling itself being pushed back by a human, the flesh eating monster's body started releasing smoke so thick I could compare it to a smoke screen.

I couldn't even move as the fear got to my head. If not for my mental superiority I would've probably fainted and been eaten by the beast.

Crash... Crack...

Using its claws once again Wendigo managed to break some of the main bones holding the barricade. It was only a question of time until the beast would barge into the room.

Still gripped by fear I managed to conjure another Lightning Bolt and throw it in the direction of Wendigo damaging its right foot.

- 156 Magical Damage!

The Damage was two times lower than previously, but I didn't mind, since I needed to move further away from the entrance.

Boom...

As soon as I did, my homemade barricade was destroyed by a single swipe of the beast's claws and Wendigo entered the lair.

I even noticed it receiving extra 50 Strength due to being inside its lair.

' I call bullshit '

Seeing its huge frame slowly walking towards me I called Fenrir out of the beast Tattoo. As soon as I did, Wendigo's cat-like ears bent backwards seemingly thanking me for my actions.

It felt as if its prey was giving it more flesh to devour.

I even saw it salivating while looking at my two meter, fluffy pet.

' Don't let your intrusive thoughts win '

Clenching my staff I lit it on fire trying to drag the beast's attention from the wolf, since Fenrir was also feeling uncomfortable due to being looked at like a food.

Growl...

Its eerily deep voice sounded like a laugh as its body disappeared from my vision.

Next second I felt my hands go numb from the collision between my staff and Wendigo's Nails.

' I couldn't even see him! '

I thought before seeing a shadow approaching Fenrir from behind.

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Extra chapter for a Magic Castle!

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