Author note: Sorry for the slightly late release. My inner sanctum (computer room) had to be cleaned -_-

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Let the battle begin. I kind of don't want to use Hero's shout straight away. I have to make those 15 seconds count. I guess the easiest way to beat them would be to petrify their eyes, taking away their sight. Time to put that plan into action.

One minotaur burst forward, charging at me while the other just stood by the thrones. Is this going to be two 1 on 1 duels? That would make things easier. Immediately, I grab some slime off my shoulder throw it at the charging minotaur's face. It throws both arms in front of itself, blocking it completely. The petrification only worked slightly, turning the minotaur's skin to stone for less than a second before returning to normal. Great, it has magic resist.

Time for a proper fight then. My first fight in this world where I didn't use cheap tactics. I throw Greeny off to the side with the snakeskin food back. Any excess weight is not needed.

The minotaur finally reaches me, immediately throwing a fist at my face. I force my centre of gravity forwards, falling and dodging the attack while swinging my scimitar above me. After that, I followed through on my weight, rolling behind the creature and slicing at its back. I had expected to cut off the minotaurs arm off but I had not even reached the bone. The minotaur's skin and muscles are fairly tough to slice through. I might be able to go through by two handing my scimitar but I can't exactly do that. It looks like this will be a fight of endurance. Will it bleed out before I get tired and an unable to dodge its attacks?

I distance myself from the minotaur by back stepping, before it span around swinging its arm where I had previously been. I definitely do not want to get hit by that punch. With the muscle the minotaur is packing, if I take a direct hit I would at least break something.

Lowering its horns, the minotaur charged at me. I guess I could try and put that plan in action. I sprint straight for the wall. The minotaur continue to charge at me full speed. I dive to the side, forcing the mythical beast to crash into the wall. Unfortunately, it didn't go as I expected to. Nothing goes my way any more does it? I had expected the horns to get stuck in the wall, not cut through it like butter. Now that I notice it, they seem to be buzzing a bit. So, I am facing an enemy that naturally vibrates its horns at a speed that should cut through most things, including a certain metal scimitar that I am currently using. Looks like I can't parry them then.

The minotaur grinned at me and I smiled back. It seems that pissed it off. It charged at me again but not using its horns this time. I doubt I can try that ducking technique again. It seems slightly intelligent and should have been able to adapt to it.

The minotaur leaps at me, trying to crush me with another fist. I quickly jump out of the way. Yep, the ground split beneath it. I don't want to be at the receiving end of one of those attacks. At least its open now. I run forward and try to slice at its neck and sever an artery. The minotaur raises its hand and I end up slicing its palm. It then tries to punch me with the other arm and ends up skimming me, making me spin. I use that momentum and manage to slice of part of the hand that stopped my earlier attack.

I back away after that attack. Part of my leather chest piece end up falling off though. It managed to break off part off my armour with that attack. The minotaur however is unaware of this. It seems to be staring at its fingerless hand in disbelief. I use this chance to slice him again then back off.

The minotaur roars. I guess it activated a skill as steam is now coming out of its nose. Maybe a buff? Anyway, as long as this buff is not that strong, I should win this as everything eventually bleeds out.

The beast charges at me again, slightly faster than before. I have to be careful, If I take a punch or stub I could die. I smile at the stub thought, then get into a stance with a low centre of gravity, preparing to counter anything it throws at me. When it reaches me, it tries to lift its leg and kick me, but I dodge and slice a tendon, causing it to immediately drop to one knee. It is fairly satisfying when you force someone who is trying to kill you to bow to you. I start smiling in an evil manner out of habit.

The minotaur tries to pull itself up to its feet but can not. Instead, it tried to punch me in a clumsy manner every time I approached.

I circled it as it tried to grab me, desperate to kill. I saw a flicker of what I thought was fear in its eyes. Because Its range was shorter than me, I slowly sliced it apart. First, I cut its eyes, destroying its vision. I then began to create many small cuts on its body that were definitely unable to kill. What can I say? Demon lords have a knack for things like torture. Only when the minotaur was drenched in its own blood did I finally end its suffering. A quick slice to the throat ended it all. The minotaur fell to the ground and squirmed for about a minute before it completely bled out.

The second minotaur started moving, only then did I notice why it waited. It had created a weapon out of a pile of bones that I only just noticed were next to the throne. 1..2..3......6 bodies, the number of heroes that died here. The weapon made, a bone mace. Looks like this minotaur is more intelligent.

Time for what I can only assume is the hardest part of this labyrinth.

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Amulet of StatisticsNAMEDraculus AsdainRace???Class[/tds][td2]Foreign WarriorLevel15Health240Mana210Strength27Intelligence21Agility29Wisdom32Vitality34Luck75Passive Skills:Lucky chance: Due to abnormal amounts of luck not normally found in a creature, you are twice as likely to activate a percentage chance activating skill. In addition, you are automatically given a 1% chance to have a critical strike wherever you hit an enemy???: An unknown passive. Will unlock when certain conditions are met???: An unknown passive. Will unlock when certain conditions are metDemonic aura (weak): Some low level monsters will naturally follow you, treating you as their masterActive Skills:Hero's shout: Grants the caster a 30% increase in stats for 15 seconds. Usable once per daySummon familiar: Summon a familiar to your side for a certain amount of mana. Cost=Level of familiar x 10I got hit by lightning multiple times: For a random amount of time, you can not be killed. You can still be damaged however. Costs All mana (Only usable with 100 luck)Titles:Slime nii-san: The youngest and weakest of the slimes recognize you as their older brother and will follow your orders. This is the result of the passive: Demonic aura (weak). Warning, you are not strong enough for them to treat you as their dark lord. Therefore, they will follow any stronger slimes in the vicinity instead.Mythical beast hunter: For killing a mythical creature, adventurers will treat you with some respect while you will be shunned and targeted by those who treat these beasts with great reverence.EquipmentSteel scimitar+15 dmgLeather braces+1 defLeather shin guards+2 defLeather breast plate (damaged)+3 defDefense11Damage15Familiar-GreenyRacePetrification SlimeLevel13Health180Attack35Passive Skills:Petrification: Any enemy that touches its slime will temporarily petrify. Depending on the amount of slime, a larger area of the enemy will be petrified.

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Author note: Once again, sorry for the late release. I made it action packed though. I hoped you enjoyed reading.