With [Surreal Creation] now permanently his, there was no reason to delay.
The Hobgoblin Chieftain, Kravash the Club-Breaker, was the first true milestone of any Stream Hunter's journey.
Slaying him wasn't just about experience, it was basically a statement.
Conquering the first floor's boss meant proving oneself beyond the rank-and-file newcomers who spent their time grinding goblins and slimes.
It meant stepping out of the beginner's refuge and into the real Tower.
The path to the fortress was well-trodden.
While the inner regions of Floor 1 were secure, the further one ventured from the cities, the wilder things became.
Lesser orcs, goblin stragglers, and the occasional oversized boar made sure the journey wasn't entirely peaceful.
Adam didn't mind.
It gave him a chance to test his new ability...
He halted at the edge of a forest clearing, rolling his shoulders as he scanned the trees.
He hadn't encountered any trouble yet, but he could feel it.
