The guards poured into the chamber like a wave of knowledge and power. They were a mix of creatures, from armored goblins to towering, muscular ogres, all with one thing in common—they were smart, and they were pissed.

  "Halt, intruder!" one of the goblins shouted, its voice echoing through the chamber. "You have taken something that does not belong to you!"

  I grinned, holding the Lost Tome of Stupidity tightly. "Yeah, well, I'm taking it anyway. Come and get it, brainiacs."

  The guards charged, and I met them head-on, my Dumb Aura flaring to life. The first wave of goblins slowed as they entered my aura, their movements becoming sluggish and confused.

  I swung my fists, using Dumb Strikes to take them down one by one. "Come on, you stupid guards!" I taunted. "Is that all you've got?"

  An ogre lumbered towards me, its club swinging through the air. I dove to the side, activating Idiot's Luck as I did. Time seemed to slow as I rolled away, and the club missed me by inches. I popped up behind the ogre and landed a solid Dumb Strike on its back. It stumbled forward, its knees buckling, and it fell to the ground with a thunderous boom.

  More guards kept coming, but I was a whirlwind of dumbness, taking them down with ease. I could feel the power of the tome pulsing in my hands, amplifying my abilities and making me stronger.

  "You have defeated 10 Library Guards," the voice said. "Experience points gained. You have leveled up!"

  Stat Screen:

  Skills:

  Available Stat Points: 2

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  New Evolution Available:

  I allocated my two stat points to Strength and Dexterity, feeling myself grow even more powerful. Then, I spent one evolution point on Ultimate Dumbass, eager to see what kind of crazy power it would bring me.

  A wave of dumbness washed over me, and I could feel my body changing, growing stronger and more powerful. My clothes ripped and fell away as my muscles expanded and my skin took on a glossy, almost stupid-looking sheen. I threw back my head and let out a roar of pure, unadulterated dumbness.

  The remaining guards stumbled back, their eyes wide with fear and confusion. They tried to attack, but I was too fast, too strong. I moved through them like a whirlwind, my fists connecting with flesh and sending bodies flying.

  With a final, mighty roar, I took down the last of the guards and stood victorious amidst the ruins of their broken bodies. I was Amy, the Ultimate Dumbass, and I was freaking invincible!

  "Congratulations, Amy," the voice said. "You have evolved into the Ultimate Dumbass! Your powers have been greatly increased, and new abilities have been unlocked."

  Stat Screen:

  Skills:

  I looked down at my new stats and skills, a wide grin spreading across my face. I was freaking awesome! With the power of the Lost Tome of Stupidity and my evolution into the Ultimate Dumbass, there was nothing that could stop me.

  As I stood there, basking in my glory, a portal suddenly opened in the chamber, and out stepped a familiar figure—Professor Enoch, looking none the worse for wear after our last encounter.

  "Ah, Amy," he said, a smug smile on his face. "I see you've caused quite a bit of trouble. But it's nothing that I, with my vast intelligence, can't handle."

  I rolled my eyes and cracked my knuckles. "Yeah, yeah, blah blah blah. You're so smart, Professor. Let's see how smart you are when I'm done with you."