abnabooks Chapter 91 Breaking Through the Monster's Feast
Chapter 91 Breaking Through the Monster's Feast
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After traversing the long streets, Roy and his group of four arrived at the wide Tower of Babel Square.
Early in the morning, many adventurers had already entered the dungeon one after another; this was their daily routine.
The appearance of Roy's four-person group attracted the attention of many people, and the low-level adventurers showed envy in their eyes, for they were a team on an expedition.
Only clans whose strength is recognized by the guild will be sent on expeditions. There are very few clans in Orario that have this qualification; they are all famous and powerful clans.
Expeditions also mean bringing back information about unknown dungeons, a cause that benefits everyone.
Roy and his companions were dressed in very luxurious equipment, and their attire included the insignia of the Hephaestus Familia.
For example, Cassandra's Sacred Crystal Staff is a wand that greatly enhances the "magic power" of mages and healers, and is worth 1200000 Fali.
Roy, needless to say, was armed to the teeth, wearing Wind Chaser Boots, a steel arm guard on his left hand, and the Demon King's Armor on his chest—all of his equipment had been maintained by a blacksmith or Asfi before setting off.
Even with the magical spatial ring, Roy didn't let his guard down at all. He had Daphne carry a huge backpack, the same kind as the supporters', filled with a lot of heavy things.
After entering the dungeon, Roy put away the huge backpack, and the party entered fast-moving mode.
Roy and his group of four broke through to the twelfth floor at an extremely fast speed, clearing away the monsters that appeared along the way. The upper floors posed no challenge for them.
Even the War Shadows and the Killer Ant swarm, known as "newcomer killers," were easily swept away.
"How are you doing? Are you getting used to it?" Roy asked, looking at Daphne and Cassandra.
The two had previously followed the Apollo Familia to the seventeenth floor, but as newcomers at the time, they didn't have many opportunities to fight and were completely protected as they progressed.
Daphne replied easily, "Absolutely no problem!"
Cassandra nodded in agreement.
Their abilities, honed to the limit, filled the two with confidence, but in Ryu's eyes, they were full of flaws, and he would occasionally offer pointers.
Ryu is the forward, Roy is the center-back, and Daphne protects Cassandra, the healer, from behind. Roy and Ryu take on most of the monsters.
The four-person group traversed the long, rocky maze-like passageway and arrived at the seventeenth floor of the dungeon. The floor's master, Goliath, had been defeated, but things were far from peaceful.
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As if sensing their arrival, the wall cracked open, and countless minotaurs emerged from it, each about two meters tall and possessing powerful muscles.
The Minotaur, a monster that only appears on floors 15 and below, has the strength of a Level 2 monster!
The situation faced by Roy's group of four was even more troublesome. At the Monster Feast, dozens of Minotaur suddenly jumped out, their blood-red eyes fixed on them.
Roy frowned and chuckled, "Looks like our luck isn't so good."
Daphne and Cassandra had never seen such a terrifying sight before, and their faces paled slightly. These were not the weak zombies they had killed before.
The three girls' eyes fell on Roy.
"In case of unexpected situations, you'll be in charge!"
These were the words Ryu said to Roy before the expedition. In fact, Roy wanted to be the vanguard, slay monsters, and hone his abilities. He also had practical experience. However, the two newcomers in the team lacked experience and were destined to be unable to command. The taciturn Ryu seemed to be going further and further down the path of being a "henchman." Faced with Roy's "pitiful" little eyes, Ryu forcibly handed over the command to him.
"Miss Liu, deal with the monsters in front, but don't stray too far. I'll take care of the ones behind. Daphne, watch your position and take over. Cassandra, prepare your magic. The team is moving towards the passage to the eighteenth floor. Don't let them drag us to our deaths here!" Roy spoke quickly, delivering clear and concise instructions in just two seconds.
Ryu, Daphne, and Cassandra acted immediately.
Once inside the dungeon, only one voice is allowed in the party, and no questioning is permitted, even for adventurers of higher levels!
Two voices within a team can easily cause confusion and ultimately lead to the annihilation of the entire force.
This also means that the person in charge must have everyone's trust, and Ryu knows that her position in the eyes of the two newcomers is not as good as Roy's.
Of course, the main reason was that she wanted to train Roy's command skills. Even if she failed, it didn't matter; she was confident that she could turn the situation around in the middle management.
This is called demonstrating tolerance for errors!
Pitter! Pitter! Pitter!
Roy ran towards the back of the group, golden lightning surging from his hands, condensing into two giant axes that landed in his hands. He swung them swiftly, and the axe blades instantly cleaved the Minotaur that approached them in half at the waist.
The Minotaur's muscles and bones could not withstand the cuts, which were as thin as paper.
In the blink of an eye, he killed seven or eight Minotaur, turning them to ash, and shards of magic stone fell all over the ground.
At the same level 2, the monsters are much easier to deal with than the adventurers; they're like clueless idiots.
Roy did not use the Elven Holy Sword; that legendary weapon was far too overpowered, like using a cannon to kill a mosquito—it wouldn't have any training effect.
The number of monsters on the road ahead increased, including Minotaur and Needle Rabbits—but they were no match for them, and the group slowly advanced toward the eighteenth floor.
Liu was unstoppable, but Roy would occasionally step back and let Daphne take over for a couple of seconds.
"O once rejected light of heaven, O merciful arm that saves my shallow self, O powerless word that saves the pitiful! O sunlight, listen to the fading and shattering of prayers, light of Thor!"
Cassandra used her magic to restore a large area of health, and the scratches and minor wounds on Roy, Ryu, and Daphne were completely healed.
Roy looked at the other person with a hint of approval; having a healer was indeed convenient.
Although his life potions and panaceas could restore his condition, he was surrounded by dozens of monsters with different attack patterns, so there was no time for him to drink potions.
The guild's recommendation to team up in groups of at least three to tackle dungeons is not without reason.
The time he and Ryu entered the dungeon and defeated Goliath, he relied entirely on his own strength to break through, without any coordination.
Playing like this on the upper levels is fine, but if you continue like this on the middle and lower levels, you're just asking for trouble.
The monsters in the dungeon are endless, and one can't fight against many. Fighting alone will eventually lead to exhaustion and death. Someone in the team must provide support. Even if someone has to step back, it is crucial to let Roy drink a potion.
I don't know how many monsters I killed, but I didn't even have time to pick up the magic stone fragments scattered all over the ground.
About an hour later, Roy and his three companions finally saw the passage to the eighteenth floor.
Roy shouted, "Miss Ryu, use the Wind of Light and charge straight through!"
"The Wind of Light!"