The Goblin Shaman lifted its staff again.
Dark energy gathered around its mouth like smoke being pulled into a storm.
Min-Jae didn't hesitate.
He rushed forward and swung the stolen staff with everything he had.
CRACK.
The staff smashed against the shaman's shoulder.
The monster screamed in pain.
But instead of collapsing, the creature's eyes suddenly glowed a deep purple.
Min-Jae's instincts screamed.
Too late.
The shaman opened its mouth and released a wave of dark mist.
"Damn—"
The curse hit him directly.
For a moment, the world spun.
His muscles felt heavy.
His breathing slowed.
A system message appeared.
[Status Effect Applied]
Curse of Weakness – Strength Reduced
Min-Jae clenched his teeth.
"So that's your trick."
The shaman grinned.
Then it raised its claws and charged.
Min-Jae forced his body to move.
Slow.
Painful.
But still moving.
The rod swung again.
This time straight into the monster's throat.
The shaman's body froze.
Then slowly collapsed.
[You have defeated Goblin Shaman Lv.7]
But before Min-Jae could relax—
Another system window appeared.
One he had never seen before.
And the message on it made his blood run cold.