Tale Of Unknown: Hero From Zero
12. The Darkness
Inside the labyrinth, at the bottom of a ravine, shrouded in darkness, a voice rang out. The sound is a groan coming from humans. Right, man is alive. Unimaginable, how could a human survive after falling from such a high abyss?
"Where...this?"
The human finally opened his eyes and slowly rose from his sleep. He felt pain in his back, but he did not know what it was, all he let out was a groan of pain. Riyan Klaint, a teenager who is a hero from another world, is, the identity of the man.
Riyan looked around, but all he could get was darkness, not even knowing if he opened his eyes or not because of the darkness. After getting up and sitting cross-legged, he began to feel pain all over his body again. Riyan only groaned as little as possible, because he knew that he was still inside the Hexaphilia labyrinth.
A while later, the pain subsided and Riyan calmed down a little. He let out a heavy sigh while opening his eyes once more, this time his eyes were quite used to the darkness provided by the labyrinth.
He turned his head up, he could see a speck of light from the hole of the wall where he had fallen. If calculated, it might be more than 200 meters away from where he currently sits. He smiled wryly knowing his body was still intact after freefall from that height.
'I wonder, how could I have survived such a terrifying height?'
While continuing to ask that in his heart, he felt something soft and tender as he sat down, like a mattress. Confused and curious, he looked down and pressed what was underneath. So dark, he could not see at all, he finally decided to check with [Appraisal].
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Name: Chimera [Dead]
Race: Hybrid Monsters
Grade: Crusher
Level 76
Life: 0/38000
Life: 0/7800
Physical Strength: 1300
Magic Power: 970
Resilience: 790
Attribute: Darkness, Explosion, Fire
Skill: Dark Force, Gale Burst, Fire Breath
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Seeing what his skill was showing, Riyan immediately jumped down and landed on the floor, this time his eyes could see inside the darkness quite clearly. He set up empty-handed horses, even knowing the monster was dead. Riyan was quite wary because he knew when a monster died, there was a possibility for them to turn into undead, monsters that lacked life energy.
The Undead were one of the many monster races. This race has a characteristic of large injuries on the body to the bone only, rotten meat, unpleasant odors, and unlimited mana. Despite having infinite mana, undead did not possess high magic power to injure living beings. Moreover, if a monster turned into an undead, then its status would rise by one and a half times or more.
Riyan sighed a little then picked up his sword which was located not far from him. His sword did not suffer the slightest damage, he was grateful for it. He was afraid that the only weapon he had was broken like a cheap sword with low durability.
'By the way, what is my status?'
Actually, Riyan was not too concerned with his status, but he was still curious. After ingesting the status-enhancing pill earlier, he hoped that the effects would still remain. Therefore, he checked his status from the iron bracelet on his left hand.
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Name: Riyan Klaint
Race : Human
Class : Residents
Level 21: 21
Life: 36/36
Where :25/25
Physical Strength :0 (+4)
Magic Power :0 (+6)
Resilience :0 (+12)
Attribute : Hamp
Skill: Appraisal, All Zero, Distract, Nothing Eye, Mana Manipulation, Comprehension, Auto-Counter, Mana Shield, Mana Burst, Mana Slash
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Looking at the parameters of his mana, he was surprised. His level rose and his mana parameters changed, from 5 points, to 25 points, exceeding his life parameters. If it was just a level, he was still reasonable, but his mana parameters went up as well? Ever since he called him and the disciples to this fantasy world, the status of his mana parameters had never risen even once. Because of these two things, he thought while exerting [Comprehension] as much as possible to find the answer.
"There are two possibilities, between a few percent status-enhancing effects that may become permanent, and side effects due to too much mana absorbing."
Only those two possibilities were on his mind at the moment. Please note, Riyan had repeatedly sucked mana on a large scale from [Chimera], then subconsciously, his body adjusted the condition. But the question is, why is it changing now?
'Well, ignore that first, the most important thing.. Now where am I?'
Again, he asked himself who knew absolutely nothing of where, except in the labyrinth, it was evident from the carcass of [Chimera] whose neck was stuck in a pointed stone pillar. It seemed that Riyan was not aware that he had actually fallen on top of the monster's body at odds of about 10 cm with the stone pillar. Really, this guy is very lucky.
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Not knowing the path, place, or direction, Riyan finally walked forward. His eyes were used to it, he could see the path that lay before him. With a sword on his back, as well as a new robe made of [Chimera] leather, he walked while sharpening his five senses.
The monster's skin was extremely hard and strong, suitable for protective robes. In addition to her skin, Riyan also took out some of her canines as a spare weapon, a few pieces of meat to eat, then an eyeball that had been chopped into several smaller pieces. What is the use of eyeballs? According to Riyan, it can be used as bait for other monsters, because the status is very low.
After about 20 minutes of walking, Riyan felt his legs lose strength. He sat down on a rock to rest his body. When he realized from his stupor, he realized that his stamina did not recover as before, which is why he reduced unnecessary movement.
'Curtainly, this is the result if you force the body too much, huh...'
He sighed along with the completion of the grievances in his heart. The reason why Riyan's stamina did not recover was the status-enhancing pill he swallowed last time. If the previous status enhancing pill had a blue color, then this one was blood red. The effect was not to the point of damaging his body, but Riyan lost all his strength. Fortunately, he instantly fainted and the effect of the pill was unleashed.
In addition, previously Riyan had also lost a lot of energy when dueling with a monstrous monster named [Chimera]. He really forced his body, all for the safety of his life and his friends.
"[You get the skill]"
When he wanted to close his eyes for a moment, he suddenly heard a voice, of course his eyes widened instantly. Riyan who heard the voice immediately checked his status with a slightly puzzled look. He knew that the sound came from the iron bracelet he wore to inform himself of the creation of a new skill.
'Why did his words change? Usually "created", but now "get". Does this mean I get the skill? That's right.'
According to the book he had read, skills could be created, but they could not be obtained. This is why he was surprised when he heard the sound. So far, the only ones who can create skills are Gilbert, Typhania, Hendra, Rizu, and Riyan. They can see a skill or magic, then imitate it. If it works, there are two possibilities, namely being a skill or magic.
When the other disciples managed to exert magic, these five people managed to create skills. Each skill comes from magic, but the quality of the skill is above the original magic. But strangely enough, a low-status man, who was more worthy of being called trash, could create a skill.
Of course Faleon was surprised to learn that Riyan created the skill, and in the end the general trained him as much as possible. For some reason, the notification "creating" Riyan's skill turned into "getting".
'Eh?'
Upon seeing the status of the iron bracelet on his left hand, Riyan was shocked. In his skill column there was a new skill that he had never seen.
[Owl Vision]: a skill that enhances everything related to vision.
"What just happened to me?"
While widening his eyes, he asked the darkness around him. He thought for a moment, then looked around carefully and thoroughly. Moments later, he realized something was different from him.
'My eyes can see in the dark...?' clearly?'
Yeah, that's a little bit of a difference from her previous self. His eyes had been accustomed to seeing in the dark for over a year. He again racked his brain to think about what was a factor in the emergence of the skill. In just 5 seconds, he had gotten an answer to a question that left him puzzled.
'Could it be, if we do an activity over and over again, then our body adjusts and becomes a habit, a new skill will emerge?'
He held the end of his chin and nodded his head up and down many times. Realizing this, Riyan breathed heavily along with the heavy breath he let out from inside his chest. He did not think that there was such a way to obtain a skill. If only he knew of this method, then he would definitely obtain a bountiful skill, in terms of quantity.
After resting for quite a while, for about 30 minutes, his strength finally recovered and he stepped back down the labyrinth floor filled with darkness. He raised his alertness as high as possible in order to prevent a surprise attack from a monster. However, if his position was known to the monsters, he could still escape using [Distract] and pieces of [Chimera] eyeballs.
Some parts of [Chimera] have a special aroma that can attract the attention of other monsters when flowed a little mana, one of which is his eyeball. Riyan knew this because he read various books of knowledge in the palace library.
The books he read were mostly about mana control, how to use magic, economic and political knowledge of the world, history, and so on. If it were to be summed up, perhaps the knowledge of this world he possessed was already equivalent to that of a 7-year-old boy.
As he was walking a little leisurely, he heard a sound of reflected rock and blunt friction, heading towards him from the front. He immediately looked for a stone pillar that could be used as a hideout. Coincidentally, on his left side there is a small stone pole according to his criteria. He immediately hid behind the stone pillar and watched the mouth of the small hallway from which the sound came.
About half a minute later, the figure of a large-bodied creature that has a height of approximately 2.5 meters, blackish pale green, small head, ugly face, scaly skin, scaly skin, and unkempt hands and feet. The creature carried a wooden spindle that might have been his weapon.
'That's... A troll? [Albtraum Troll]?'

(Image only of a maid)
[Albtraum Troll], one of the terrible monsters he had read about in the book. It's not as scary as [Chimera], but they are stronger than wyverns. Riyan was a little frightened to see the monster walking in the direction from which it came, but he tried to stay calm and think about what he should do.
Not having any information about the monster figure in front of him, Riyan mustered [Appraisal] to find out how powerful the creature really is. Looking at the status that was displayed, Riyan was shocked without making a sound.
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Name: Albtraum Troll
Race: Troll
Class : Nightmares
Level 71
Life: 18700/18700
Where :60/60
Physical Strength: 560
Magic Power: 40
Resilience: 1900
Attribute: Hollow, Explosion
Skill: Swing Knock, Quake Strike, Blast of Bat, Stone Crusher
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'Terrible, its endurance status. If it were like this, I wouldn't be able to hurt him at all, even though the parameters of his life were much less than [Chimera].'
Riyan looked terrified knowing how terrible the defensive status of the figure nearby was. Cold sweat gradually rose in the area of his face and began to fall drop by drop. If comparing the status of Riyan with the status of this [Albtraum Troll], really like heaven and earth—no, it is even more worthy to be likened to heaven and hell, except for which parameters and magic power.
As the monster approached, Riyan's sweat fell more and more. He set his breath as best he could to avoid being heard. Usually the monsters inside the labyrinth had much sharper senses than the living creatures in general.
After being about 7 meters away from Riyan, the troll's steps stopped so that Riyan was surprised. Immediately, he held his breath to give proof that there was no one in this labyrinth. But the opposite happened, the troll walked up to the stone pillar where he was hiding.
Seeing the monster walking closer, Riyan grew even more afraid. He tried as calmly as possible and thought about how to get out of a dangerous situation like this. A moment later, he got the idea. He took a piece of [Chimera] eyeball from his pocket, then drained a bit of mana into it and threw it as far as possible while exerting [Distract].
Smelling the scent from the piece of eyeballs that Riyan threw, the troll instantly changed its steps so that it moved away from the stone pillar. Knowing that this worked, Riyan let go and breathed as much air as possible, then ran silently as fast as he could towards the passage where the troll had come from.
Successfully reaching the passageway unnoticed, Riyan let out a breath of relief and excessive worry. Of course, seeing such a status monster, who would not be afraid? He sat leaning against the wall of the hallway while taking a slow breath.
'Actually, what floor am I on?'
He looked curious and shrouded in anxiety. Around it there are small and large stone pillars, attached to the floor and on the ceiling. There was indeed not the slightest light, but Riyan was able to see his surroundings clearly thanks to his new skill, [Owl Vision].
"[Record]"
So curious, he deployed [Appraisal] to the walls of the labyrinthine passageway to find out. Indeed, there is nothing written in the book that if exerting the skill to the wall of the labyrinth can know what floor it is, but he just dabbled while hoping.
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Name: Hexaphilia Labyrinth Wall (Floor 6)
Age: 2000 years
Creator: Luctas Hadwin
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'Eh?'
Riyan was quite surprised to see the status of the wall visible to his skill. He was more surprised to find out that he was on the bottom floor of the labyrinth, the 6th floor. Instantly, little by little, the hope for his life was lost. Yes, his hope is dashed to find that he, who is the weakest living thing in the world, falls in the deepest part that no one has ever touched.
Plaque!
At that time, he slapped both cheeks together to expel various negative thoughts that began to come to him, as a result of which his confidence and hope did not disappear completely. He breathed a sigh of relief after that and got up to his feet followed by his smile.
'I can get through all this. I'll find the stairs to the top floor to survive.'
He stepped back with complete confidence. Riyan was not too sure that he could get out of this labyrinth alone alive, but at least he was willing to try his hardest. By the way, his previous robe, he used as a bag by being tied at both ends behind his back to carry the meat [Chimera].
There were not ten steps yet, he heard the rough sound of a big foot, like something was running fast, he also felt the shock through his feet. Riyan was surprised to receive this vibration and sound. He immediately looked back to be sure, as his voice was coming from there.
When he turned his head, his eyes were wide, his mouth slightly rounded, his fear again seeped into his mind and heart. Cold sweat also began to seep out from all the pores of the skin on his body, then dripped one by one onto the floor.
'Damn, I'm done.'
Mumbling it in the heart, Riyan could not move at all because the feeling of fear and resignation had mastered every muscle so unwilling to follow the orders of his brain. He wanted to run, but could not run. Want to move, but can't move. Wanted to survive, but could not survive.
What he saw now was the [Albtraum Troll] he had met a few minutes ago, running towards him while dragging a log as his weapon. Due to his large body, his running became slow, but it remained stable. The eyes of Riyan and the troll met, thus causing the roar from the monster to come out.
About 10 seconds later, the immobile Riyan had entered the attack range of the ugly creature's weapon. The troll directly swung the wood from the right horizontally towards the left side of Riyan who had absolutely no defense. In a flash, Riyan closed his eyes in fear. Behind that, he smiled wryly.
'Pending death, huh? Not bad either.'
Duaghh!!
