𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧
The Dungeon Conquest Squad, now the Rogue Adventurers Extermination Team, continued their relentless descent deeper and deeper into the dungeon.
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In the dungeon, there were piles of magical stones and materials seemingly left behind by the rogue adventurers at various places.
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They were probably planning to collect them on their way back.
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The footprints had crossed the 10th floor and descended even further, finally reaching the 14th floor.
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And now, those tracks disappeared deep into the path leading to the innermost 15th floor.
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“Wilfred-sama, this is dangerous. If we encounter the dungeon boss, we won’t stand a chance with our current strength.”
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Tyrone, a veteran warrior, was visibly sweating.
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The innermost part of the dungeon, where magical essence accumulates the most, is sometimes occupied by a demon beast that has grown powerful.
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The demon beast, standing at the top of the dungeon’s food chain and known as the dungeon boss, sometimes requires a large-scale extermination involving hundreds of people.
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“It seems they entered about 30 minutes ago.”
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Luke murmured while observing the footprints.
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“Hmm, they’re probably taking their time hunting the demon beast. . . If we hurry, we might catch up. . .”
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“Aaaaargh!!!”
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As Sir Wilfred was frowning in contemplation, a scream echoed from deep within the dungeon.
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“Damn, are we too late?! Everyone, let’s go!”
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At Sir Wilfred’s command, the extermination team rushed down to the 15th floor.
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“Luke, what’s wrong?”
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Alma asked curiously while running at the back of the group.
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Luke had a smile on his face next to her.
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“No, it’s just that even if they are rogue adventurers, going to help them in danger is something your father would do. I was just thinking that if Alma were leading this team, she would do the same.”
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Alma, initially puzzled by Luke’s words, eventually returned the smile proudly.
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“That’s my Otou-sama for you!”
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The deepest part of the 15th layer is a space like a huge dome.
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And within it, there it was.
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A massive demon beast, a chimera, with the body of a goat and the tail of a poisonous snake.
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The long neck of the goat bent backward, and from the middle, a giant lion’s head emerged.
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The creature stands three meters tall, and including the snake tail, it must be ten meters long.
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The lion’s massive jaws are clutching a human from the head.
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With a dull crunching sound, the human the chimera had in its mouth fell to the ground.
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Everything above the shoulders was cleanly missing.
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“Eeeek!”
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Several men and women stood petrified around the chimera, screaming.
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They must be the rogue adventurers.
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There should have been about ten, but now nearly half of them lay as corpses.
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“I didn’t hear anything about such a creature!”
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“Help me!”
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They had already lost the will to fight, but the chimera was not about to listen.
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Roar!
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With a roar, a giant fireball shot out from the chimera’s mouth.
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“Aaaaah!”
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One of the rogue adventurers turned into a fireball and collapsed to the ground.
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“Eeeeeeek!”
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The remaining adventurers, devoid of the strength to flee, collapsed to the ground.
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The poisonous snake tail of the chimera struck towards them.
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“Uwaaaaaah!”
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“Explosion!”
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Just as the poison fangs were about to strike an adventurer, Luke’s magic hit the lion’s face.
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The chimera stumbled back, growling.
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“Quickly, this way!”
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At Luke’s call, the rogue adventurers ran towards him in a panic.
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“W, Who are you guys. . .?”
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“We’re not allies, but we couldn’t just leave you. It’s dangerous, so stay back.”
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After saying that, Luke quickly turned back to the chimera.
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The chimera, seemingly irritated, growled and shook its body.
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The spot where Luke’s magic hit showed not a single wound.
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“This is tough. Even an explosion spell couldn’t damage it, such incredible magical resistance.”
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“Luke, are you okay?!”
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“I’m fine! Let’s use this chance to retreat!”
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At Luke’s voice, the chimera’s movement suddenly stopped.
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Magical essence visibly overflowed from its entire body.
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“This is bad, we need to get out of here!”
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“ROOOAAAR!”
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Almost simultaneously, Tyrone shouted and the chimera’s roar enveloped the entire dome.
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The powerful cry shook the dungeon, halting everyone in their tracks.
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“Damn, we’re trapped! The area is sealed!”
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Tyrone struck his fist into empty space.
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No, a field of magical power sealed off the space around them.
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The chimera slowly turned towards them.
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The lion’s eyes were fixed on them.
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They were the eyes of a carnivore that had spotted its prey.
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“It’s no use! We’re all going to be eaten here!”
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“Shut up! It’s all because you guys sneaked in and wreaked havoc on your own!”
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Tyrone scolds the crouching, head-in-hands, back row adventurer.
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However, his face is covered with pearl-like cold sweat due to fear and impatience.
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“But this is the worst turn of events. We’ve been trapped by the Dungeon Boss’s unique magic, Area Seal. We can’t escape from here anymore.”
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“No, there must still be a way.”
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Luke stepped forward.
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“If we defeat the chimera, who is the caster, the magic deployed here will be lifted.”
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“That’s reckless! That guy has been the master here for 50 years, and every time someone tried to subdue him, they failed!”
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“That’s right. My grandfather was killed by that chimera, and my father tried many times but couldn’t defeat him.”
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Sir Wilfred followed after Tyrone.
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Both of them had valid points.
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Luke had fought the dungeon boss several times while training under Iris.
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Each time, he faced a formidable enemy far stronger than ordinary demon beasts, barely escaping death.
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The chimera this time is likely to be just as formidable.
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Still, Luke had no intention of backing down.
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Glancing over, he saw Alma looking worried.
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His expression was invisible under the helmet, but his attitude said it all.
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He intended to protect Alma at all costs.
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And for that, he had to defeat that chimera.
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“It’s going to be okay.”
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Luke nodded to the two of them.
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“I’ll take care of that chimera. You two focus on defense.”
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Saying that, Luke dashed out without waiting for their response.
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