The mist in Myco Hollow hung low that evening, thicker than usual. Kael and Riven had returned for one last Glowcap run—just enough to hit level 12 and push them into the next tier.
But something felt… off.
The glowing mushrooms dimmed as they stepped deeper, and the usual soft sounds of the Hollow—dripping water, distant slime pops—were gone.
"Too quiet," Riven said, drawing both dagger and bow.
Kael kept his blades low. "Something's watching."
Then, from a ring of glowing caps, the ground cracked.
A massive shape burst from the earth—twisted with vines, fungal rot, and glimmering crystal.
[HIDDEN MINI-BOSS DISCOVERED!]
Shroomlord Morvul – Lvl 14
HP: 1,300
Status: Yellow
The beast roared—its voice echoing like spores caught in a storm. Spore clouds burst from its back, poisoning the air.
Kael dashed to the left, dodging a burst of razor mushrooms. Riven activated Quick Draw, flinging a dagger straight into Morvul's glowing eye.
Staggered – Opening!
Kael activated Blade Rush, closing the distance in a flash—slashing a combo deep into its roots.
Morvul shrieked, smashing its limb down. Riven dodged, circled behind, and lit a Glowcap Bomb from their gather bag—tossing it into the spore sack on its back.
BOOM – 210 Damage / Defense Down
Kael seized the moment—blades glowing as he activated his new ability:
[LUNAR FANG COMBO] – Dual Finish
With a roar, he slashed a full-circle strike—cutting through the beast's fungal heart.
[Shroomlord Morvul – Defeated!]
The air cleared. Spores settled. And behind the beast, a small stone shrine lit up—revealing a hidden cache.
[RARE LOOT ACQUIRED:]
– Sporeblade (Dual Weapon – Fungal Poison passive)
– Morvul's Core (Epic Ingredient)
– Shroomlord Hide (Rare Material)
– Glowcap Crown (Cosmetic – Increases health regen at camp)
[QUEST REWARDS]
+240 EXP
+Hidden Boss Bonus: +100 EXP
+Arcshine x120
+Inventory Updated
Kael – Level 12
Riven – Level 12
Kael leaned on his blade, grinning through exhaustion. "That's it. Tier Two."
Riven held up the glowing crown. "And we did it in style."
They turned back toward Skyreach, the mist now behind them, the next chapter ahead.