Chapter 188 This must be what people mean when they say “a world of difference.” The instant we stepped into the dungeon, every other explorer on the lower floors stopped what they were doing and stepped aside, giving way for us to pass through. Even on the third and fourth floors—where battles were actively taking […]
Chapter 187 “Everyone awake? Good. Start packing up!” The next day—though it was impossible to tell whether it was morning or not. The dungeon’s brightness hadn’t changed one bit since we went to sleep. Sure enough, the Killcrawler group, who were used to living and sleeping in the dark depths of the Underside, didn’t seem
Chapter 186 “Team One, keep the right tentacle in check and circle around! Rivana, charge in from your side!”“Rear guard of Team One, cast your freezing magic—aim for the ground behind me!” By the time we reached the tenth floor, Melt and I were witnessing firsthand the overwhelming strength of the top-class explorer clan—those who
Chapter 185 The lower levels of the natural dungeon, “The Dead Sea that Corrodes the Earth.” Although it’s inside a dungeon, the place is bustling with explorers and has practically turned into a makeshift marketplace. “This area doesn’t have merchants, so people can trade directly without interference or middlemen. Also, many adventurers who don’t want
Chapter 184 “I see, so first we’ll test the overall coordination and flow before deciding on a concrete formation, right?” “Exactly. I’ve heard that you and Melt have already begun tackling the dungeon. I’d like to observe your fighting style, decide how to integrate you into our team, and then spend one night inside the
Chapter 183 Deciding it wasn’t worth using the gangway, a figure leapt down from the ship. Landing right in front of Melt and me was a petite woman with indigo, shoulder-length hair fluttering in the wind — Rivana, the leader of Killcrawler’s First Assault Squad. “Shizuma, long time no see.”“It’s been a while, Rivana. About
Chapter 182 One evening at sunset. Near the dungeon stood a vast field — an enormous base camp serving as a temporary hub for explorers. Tents were pitched by parties large and small, and makeshift streets were lined with stalls and outposts. Food vendors, weapon repair shops, traders buying and selling dungeon loot — a
Chapter 181 “Cooking, you say? In that case, there’s an outdoor kitchen on the beach behind the hotel, which we use during the busy season to serve guests light meals and drinks. It’s not a full-scale facility, but you’re welcome to take a look. If you like it, feel free to use it as you
Chapter 180 “…There are still a lot of other explorers around the shallow floors. The monsters are pretty sparse too—want to move ahead?” “Yeah, sounds good. This floor’s basically just a hallway, huh? It’s humid, but honestly pretty comfortable.” The dungeon the two of us were tackling—“The Death Sea that Devours the Earth.” Just as
Chapter 179 The next day, I woke up in the hotel to find Melt just about to wake me. “Ah, you’re awake!” “And what exactly were you about to do?” “I was just thinking—if I press this stick against your stomach and grind it around, I wonder what’ll come out!” “There’s not going to be