Chapter 244: Floor Master Punishment Three-Part Series (Please Subscribe!)
The Loki Familia’s estimated time to reach the Dungeon’s “Ultra Deep Layer,” or Level 49 and below, is one week.
Even when continuously challenging Goliath, Amphisbaena, and Udaeros, three floor masters, it wouldn’t take more than seven days to arrive at Level 49.
And upon reaching Level 49, they might have to face another currently known strongest solitary king of the maze, “Balor.”
Because during their intelligence gathering on the dungeon, Izay and the others hadn’t found any news that the floor master Balor had been defeated. So in the worst-case scenario, this expedition would consecutively face four floor masters.
After all, there was a rule within the dungeon.
To proceed to the next level within the territory of a solitary king, you must defeat the solitary king since the entrance to the next level is located in the birthplace of the solitary king.
A very harsh situation.
But overall, it wasn’t too bad…
Firstly, the Loki Familia isn’t incapable of conquering four floor masters in succession.
Secondly, because it had been a long time since the last expedition, this time the preparation of supplies was quite sufficient.
Just high-level magic swords alone were prepared in excess of fifty, and panaceas were counted by the box.
Moreover, Izay, who mastered high-level healing magic, was also in the team.
If they proceeded steadily, even if they reached Level 50, the expedition team should still be in good condition.
After entering the dungeon, the two teams that separated in the upper levels reunited at Level 18 after about half a day.
The merged team had the Amazon sisters and werewolves forming the vanguard.
Finn commanded the center guard, with Ais and Izay covering both sides. Raul and other second army members took responsibility for assisting the vanguard in battle and reconnaissance.
Riviria temporarily played the role of supporter with her rear-guard magicians, practically taking care of the supplies while Level 6 powerhouse Gress routinely brought up the rear, removing dangers from behind the team.
On the first night, they rested inside the Great Tree Maze on Level 24. And after the third day, the team began venturing into the deeper regions.
Goliath and Amphisbaena, the two floor masters, passed away peacefully, without much suffering.
Because the battles lasted only a few minutes.
The former was quickly killed by a group assault led by Raul, and the latter didn’t last long under Izay’s efforts.
This expedition was different from the last one.
This time, Izay could calmly handle monsters of Level 4 and even Level 5.
Furthermore, Izay wanted to gain “Great Deed” experience points for his level-up this time.
So it was impossible to just coast through like last time and reach Level 50.
Izay had pinned his hopes for leveling up on Amphisbaena, Udaeros, and Balor, the three floor masters.
Participating in the punishment of high-level floor masters three times!
It should meet the requirements for leveling up…right?
At Level 37, the “Knight’s Room.”
A sharp sound rang out as Izay’s {Qie Xie} accurately pierced through the monster’s body, along with its internal magic stone, causing the enemy to instantly vanish into ashes.
Around him, monsters born from walls or the ground faced the elites of the Loki Familia and were successively defeated, along with their magic stones being shattered.
During the official exploration period, each member was fully focused, working together in combat, with magicians occasionally chanting spells to support the team. The efficiency was top-notch.
The advance was as easy as cutting melons, with the expedition team pushing straight towards the innermost “Throne Between.”
However, perhaps intentionally done by the dungeon.
When it realized it couldn’t crush them with brute force, it started using underhanded tactics.
The maze displayed an abyss meant to drain the adventurers’ resources.
“ROOOAAARRRR!”
With a roar, new monsters appeared.
“It’s Peruda! Everyone, be careful!” Finn signaled everyone to retreat the moment he recognized the creatures.
The members pulled out large shields from their supplies, big enough to cover their entire bodies, holding them in front.
These monsters had snake-like elongated bodies but had four legs.
Their skin was a disgusting dark green, and their backs were covered with countless spikes like a hedgehog. At first glance, they resembled lizards, but their race was acknowledged as “Dragonkin.”
Their potential ability value fluctuated around Level 4, and they rarely appeared under normal circumstances.
They possessed the skill—”Deadly Poison.”
Peruda’s poison needles could easily break through even high-level adventurers’ “Anomaly Resistance.”
The destructive power was strong; just brushing against the needle would cause hellish pain and spitting blood. To treat this toxin, one would need advanced antidote magic or special antidotes.
Even Panacea had extremely limited effect against this poison.
With no less than thirty Perudas surrounding them from all sides, they had to be cautious.
“Wall Rising to Immense Heights!!”
Upon reaching the area where the rear guards were stationed, Izay immediately used magic.
Compared to the flexible vanguard, the tough middle guard with large shields and the rear guard requiring spell-casting time needed more attention.
With a “clang!” sound, Izay embedded the tip of Qie Xie into the ground, creating a bright yellow magic circle centered on that point, with surging magical energy.
In the next instant, dark golden rock pillars shot up beneath the feet of the Perudas approaching from behind.
They looked like spears thrusting upwards.
“PUHCHHH—!”
The sound of bodies being pierced echoed.
And it continued endlessly!
Spear forests breaking through the ground at terrifying speeds kept eliminating the Perudas one after another.
Before they could launch their poisonous needles, the dark golden spears had already shattered their magic stones.
“KEEEEEE—”
On the white cave floor, the monsters let out cries of death echoing throughout the sky.
The clean and decisive battle caused the elven magicians to exclaim in amazement.
But they didn’t forget to clean up the battlefield.
Although the magic stones were destroyed, the dropped items were still there.
Peruda’s drops could be used to create special antidotes, making them quite valuable.
The previous battle didn’t last long either; within minutes, all the Perudas that appeared were eliminated.
After the counterattack, several shields eroded by the poison were scrapped, but fortunately, no one was grazed by the poison needles, which was lucky.
“Next, Udaeros, Izay, you want to participate as the main force in the punishment, right?”
“Yeah, and I also want to join the battle on Level 49 against Balor.”
On the way to the Throne Between, Finn approached Izay to talk.
The Halfling Tribe Leader didn’t seem surprised upon hearing his words but nodded instead: “For ‘Great Deed’ experience points, right?”
“Yeah.” Izay nodded.
“I understand your intention, Izay. No problem with Udaeros, but Balor is a Level 7 floor master. When you participate in the battle, you can’t hold back; you must go all out from the start. Don’t hold back on your magic.”
“Don’t worry, Chief, I get it!”
Finn gave some instructions, and Izay confidently agreed.
Actually, even if Finn hadn’t said anything, Izay had that intention.
When the time comes, use “Silver Starfall” to boost his own state first, then greet with “Celestial Movement of All Things.”
After all, he had seen Balor once before, so he knew how to deal with him.
Absolutely no fooling around!
Izay wouldn’t joke around with his and his companions’ safety.
… Riviria Side Story #8 …
Inside the confession room, Izay, who entered, faced a partition with no window, unable to see the person speaking on the other side.
But faint sounds resembling playful scuffles could be heard from the other side.
Riviria covered Loki’s mouth the moment she finished speaking earlier.
Mommy was flustered.
She asked in a voice only the two could hear: “Loki! What are you doing!?”
What kind of cute nun is Alpho-chan!?
“Ehehe, it’s the setting, Mommy, this is the setting!” Loki replied with a muffled voice due to the hand over her mouth.
Setting? You’re crazy!
In the pitch-black environment, Riviria’s pointed ears were red all the way to the tips.
Are you afraid Izay won’t recognize me?
“Hurry up, Mommy, it’s your turn next!”
