The first thing to catch on fire was the grass. The second thing that happened was the tendril of the creature attacking Anna, which was also burning. A wail that shook the earth underfoot as the tendril thrashed through the air. Then, one after another, tendrils burst from the ground, but like the first one, they were set aflame. Anna couldn't move her body, feeling fear and pain, her adrenaline barely allowing her to move.
"I got you." (Greyson)
Greyson lifted Anna off the ground, carrying her to his chest as he dodged each swing of the burning tendrils.
"Okay, so we now know fire can hurt. Does anyone have any other way to burn that other than the flare gun?" (Justin)
Anna was blanking out; she was in so much pain, she could feel her bones resetting her wounds, healing as snapping and popping sounds emanated from her body. Her ability to heal is doing the job. Although she was clenching her teeth in pain and was struggling to focus, Greyson held her close.
"I have a lighter." (Kyle)
Anna held out her unbroken hand, a pressurized hairspray bottle appearing.
"That will work." (Justin)
"What are you going to do with a hair spray bottle? I thought they updated it so that it isn't flammable." (Mark)
"They did update some of them, but..." (Justin)
Spinning it around, he tapped the small fire hazard symbol.
"It seems like Anna looked for one with the symbol." (Justin)
"Give me, I've always wanted to do this." (Kyle)
"Burn a monster?" (Mark)
Kyle paused before speaking and taking the hairspray.
"Well, not this exactly. But having a backyard version of a flame thrower, then that would be a yes." (Kyle)
[Congratulations, you and your party have successfully vanquished the dungeon boss.]
[Although the results of your group turning the monster into a living torch are entertaining and very concerning, with the blatant joy of committing arson. You are seemingly blessed not to have burned alive as well.]
[Since you have defeated this dungeon, you will be granted options with the dungeon core to do what you wish.]
[Would you like to know your options for using the dungeon core?]
They were standing back in the real world, the sun having already set and the sky long dark. Anna was sitting down on a broken tree trunk, staring into space. Her mind was full of flashes of fire and pain. She didn't think through the fact that she had her arm and ankle broken. Kyle acted like a kid in a candy store. Well, a candy store that he hates because he set everything on fire while laughing gleefully. The situation itself may have sent Anna into a traumatic spiral. Every time she blinked, she could see those flames, which caused her to shudder. The others had left her alone, letting her cope and come to as they discussed the options available for what to use the dungeon core on.
[Dungeon core options]
[Safe haven: You can use the dungeon core to form a barrier around a set area to prevent monster attacks. This barrier can block monster attacks from levels 1 - 25. Any Higher and the barrier will shatter. This barrier will last for 30 years after being placed, 30 years unless it is broken, then the dungeon core will become inert and shatter, as it will permanently be destroyed. This barrier diameter is approximately 360 feet.]
[Gamble of Growth: You and your group will be randomly granted one item per dungeon participant. If it is an item, it will be a growth item that will level with you as you get stronger. The items offered range from Equipment, Spells, Potions, Potion recipes, Crafting equipment, and weapons. The rollout will be random, so the items may or may not be suitable for you or your group. Once each item is summoned into being, the dungeon core will shatter.]
[Foundation of multiple: each member of your group will be granted a single skill at random. Please know that if you already have the skill, they will fuse together to upgrade them to the next level. When your group members get granted a skill, the core will shatter.]
[Elixer of temperance: Your group currently does not have the level nor attributed skill to have access to this option.]
[The invisible master: Each member of your party will be granted a growth skill that turns you invisible. More information will become available after the still is granted. Core will shatter after use.]
[Hit of power: This skill will be granted at random to a member of the party. This skill is the boss monster's ability to allow a hit to break through any and all defenses of an enemy, which will shatter bones or cause instant death to those hit in vital spots. This skill will be granted at the maximum level of the boss slain. Core will shatter after use.]
[Can always find you: This skill will be granted to a chosen party member, granting them the ability to sense and locate any common class level 1 - 10 rift dungeon. Will shatter after use.]