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𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧
“Wait.”
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Luke, leading the way, gestures to halt the beastkin.
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“There’s a demon beast approaching from that corner.”
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“Really? I didn’t notice at all.”
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“It’s still far, but according to the analysis of the air vibrations, it’s definitely approaching us. We have some time, so let’s get ready.”
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“Hey, what are you doing! It’s too early for a break, right?!”
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Gustav raises his voice at Luke and the others, who had stopped marching and started unpacking their gear.
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“If you want to go, go ahead. But I advise you to be careful, the demon beast is approaching.”
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“Uh…! What do we do, Runker? They don’t seem to want to move.”
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Runker shrugs at the faltering Gustav.
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“Let them do as they please. Let’s see how they handle it.”
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After a while, several giant ants appear from the depths of the T-junction.
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They peek around the corner, twitching their antennae, surveying the surroundings.
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They’re Pyro Ants, capable of spewing a combustible liquid from their mouths to incinerate their prey.
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“Over here.”
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Suddenly, the voice made the Pyro Ant turn around.
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It was Luke standing at the end of the corridor.
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Holding up seared jerky in hand.
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The smell of cooking meat is an irresistible temptation for the Pyro Ants who cook and kill their prey.
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Five Pyro Ants charge fiercely towards Luke.
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“Gravel shot.”
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Numerous rocks are launched towards the Pyro Ants.
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“Kiiiiiiii!”
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With a piercing screech, the Pyro Ants shoot out their burning liquid.
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Luke flips over and hides behind a pile of rocks.
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“Now!”
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“Seeeei!”
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Following Luke’s signal, Alma blocks the passage with a huge granite boulder.
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She had been hiding at the back of the T-junction.
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“It takes them 10 minutes to reload their combustible liquid. We have to take them down before that!”
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“”””Oh.””””
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The beastkin, armed, attack all at once.
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Trapped by rocks on both sides, the Pyro Ants can’t escape.
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“Watch the jaws! Attack from beneath!”
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Following Luke’s instructions, the beastkin efficiently attack the Pyro Ants.
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“Toryaa!”
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Alma’s fist smashes a Pyro Ant’s head.
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“Wow…”
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Kick’s eyes widen in awe.
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“Alma is special.”
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Luke, smiling wryly, bisects a Pyro Ant with his Amadanslime sword.
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“No, Luke-san is pretty amazing too.”
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In less than 10 minutes, the five Pyro Ants were turned into silent corpses.
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Eventually, they were transformed into magical essence, leaving magic stones on the ground.
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“D, Did we win?”
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The beastkin looked around in disbelief, as if they couldn’t believe it.
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“Yes, this is everyone’s victory.”
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Luke smiles.
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“Amazing! Amazing! We beat the Pyro Ants!”
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“This is… this is the first time!”
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“Woohooooo!”
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The beastkin’s victory cries echoed throughout the dungeon.
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It was the first victory they truly felt after being used as expendable by the 《Blue Sky Hawk》.
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“It really worked just like you said, we won!”
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“Luke! No, Luke-san, this is all thanks to you!”
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“You’re really amazing!”
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The beastkin’s excitement continued unabated.
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Voices praising Luke rose from everywhere.
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“Tch! The weaklings are making a fuss over mere Pyro Ants!”
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Gustav spat with a look of amusement.
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“Well, it’s fine.”
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Picking up the magic stones on the ground, Runker muttered.
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“These magic stones should be worth at least one gold coin. This means we’ve earned five gold coins without much effort.”
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“Delicious! I’ve never had soup like this before!”
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After taking a sip of the soup made from rehydrated dried meat, Kick expressed his surprise.
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“It’s really delicious. Natalia was right.”
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Luke also took a sip and let out a satisfied sigh.
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The first day of the dungeon conquest passed without incident, and now they are camping on the third layer.
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“It was a good decision to buy everything. This could sell in St. Arrogas. I should have exchanged contact information.”
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While sipping the soup, Sicily muttered with a tinge of regret.
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“There’s still plenty more to go around.”
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“Speaking of which, it’s the first time Alma is cooking for us. It’s really delicious.”
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“Is that so? I’m glad to hear that. Please eat a lot.”
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Alma, blushing, heaped meat into the wooden bowl she offered to Luke.
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“Really, Alma, a noblewoman, is surprisingly good at cooking, especially thrifty dishes. She’s saved me several times during my meagerly paid rookie guard days.”
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Sicily nodded in agreement.
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“That’s true. I bet her other dishes are delicious too. I’d love to try them someday.”
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“Really?! Leave it to me! I can… I can cook for Luke from now on?”
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“Planning to win over his stomach too, huh, this girl.”
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Sicily shrugged her shoulders in amusement.
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“…But, is it okay?”
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Kick, sitting nearby, asked anxiously.
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“What’s okay?”
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“I mean, this is food prepared by Luke-san’s group, right? Is it really okay to share it with us?”
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“Of course, it’s okay.”
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Sicily waved her hand with a smile.
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“We’re comrades in dungeon conquest. Sharing a meal is natural.”
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“…Thank you.”
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Kick’s voice trembled with gratitude.
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“This is the first time someone has been so kind to us during a dungeon conquest. We only brought hard bread, but now we have this warm soup…”
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Slurping sounds rose from the surrounding beastkin.
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Luke and his two companions smiled kindly at the beastkin.
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“There’s plenty more, so let’s eat well to prepare for tomorrow.”
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“Is it okay, Runker? They seem overly excited. Aren’t they getting a bit carried away?”
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“Just let them be.”
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Gustav, who was complaining, was being comforted by Runker.
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The 《Blue Sky Hawk》 was gathered around a campfire away from Luke and the others, having a meal.
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While tearing into the thick ham roasted over the campfire, Runker muttered.
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“But it’s true that they’ve been getting carried away. Eventually, I’ll need to make my position clear.”
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Pit was eating moldy bread away from the 《Blue Sky Hawk》 who continued their meal.
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The bread given to Pit once a week was the only food he had.
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Ever since the day Pit chose to become a slave of the 《Blue Sky Hawk》, this had been his daily life.