Tower of Ruin 2: A LitRPG Adventure (Afterlife) by Wolfe Locke

Author:Wolfe Locke [Locke, Wolfe]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-09-21T00:00:00+00:00

12

Kraken

Daniel emerged from the chamber housing He Who Provides' true form, his body thrumming with newfound power. The ascent through the rock and water had been disorienting, but as he regained his bearings, he noticed that the tunnels seemed different now.

The pulsing organic matter was less alien, more... familiar. He could sense the ebb and flow of energy around him, the very fabric of the tower's reality bending to accommodate his altered perception.

As he made his way back towards the village, a notification appeared in his mind's eye:

[Tower of Afterlife]

[New Ability Unlocked: Cosmic Awareness]

Details: Your senses have been enhanced beyond mortal limits. You can now perceive energy flows, dimensional weak points, and the true nature of beings around you.

Daniel blinked, adjusting to the influx of information. The tunnel walls seemed to shimmer with latent energy, and he could feel the vibrations of countless lives in the distance - the villagers, going about their daily routines, unaware of the change that had occurred.

As he neared the village, another notification appeared:

[Tower of Afterlife]

[Warning: Area Stability Compromised]

The waning power of He Who Provides has weakened the protective barriers around this floor. Expect increased monster activity and potential structural collapse.

A sense of urgency filled Daniel. He needed to find the exit to the next floor quickly, before the situation deteriorated further. But as he entered the outskirts of the village, a deafening roar shook the cavern.

The Kraken had awakened.

Massive tentacles, each as thick as an ancient tree trunk, burst from the dark waters surrounding the village. They lashed out with terrifying speed, smashing through walkways and buildings.

Villagers screamed in terror, fleeing in all directions as their sanctuary crumbled around them.

Daniel stood frozen for a moment, torn between two paths. The exit to the next floor was surely unguarded now, with the Kraken focused on the village. He could slip away, continue his climb, leave this doomed place behind...

But as he watched a group of children huddled on a slowly collapsing platform, Daniel knew he couldn't abandon these people. With a resigned sigh, he drew the [Inagi Blade] and charged into the fray.

[Tower of Afterlife]

[Quest Alert: Defender of the Depths]

Objective: Defend the village from the Kraken's assault.

Reward: Increased reputation with surviving villagers, potential unique skill unlock.

Failure: Death of all villagers, potential floor collapse.

Daniel leapt from platform to platform, his enhanced agility allowing him to cross gaps that would have been impossible before. He reached the children just as the platform gave way, scooping two under each arm and jumping to safety.

"Run to the temple!" he shouted, setting them down. "Tell everyone to gather there!"

As the children fled, Daniel turned to face the Kraken. Its massive body was still mostly submerged, but he could sense its true size now - a behemoth that dwarfed anything he had faced before.

A tentacle whipped towards him, faster than the eye could follow. But Daniel's new senses screamed a warning, and he brought the [Inagi Blade] up in a lightning-fast arc.

The enchanted metal bit deep into the Kraken's flesh, sending a spray of ichor into the air.

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