Eager to test Soul Ascension, Noah wasted no time and ventured deeper into the wilderness of the ninth floor. Activating his Presence Detection skill, he quickly honed in on a nearby monster—a towering, two-headed ogre.
The beast stood over ten feet tall, its two heads snarling in unison as it spotted Noah. Its hulking body was covered in thick, scarred skin, and it wielded a massive club that could easily crush boulders. The ogre's rank was high—A-rank, a formidable opponent for most.
But Noah wasn't intimidated.
The monster let out a deafening roar, one that might have struck fear into others. But to Noah, it was nothing more than noise. His calm demeanor remained unshaken as he drew his black sword, Nemesis, its blade glinting ominously in the dim light.
"Let's see how much you'll elevate me," Noah muttered as he advanced.
