Chapter 86: - The Third Floor - 『Heavily Besieged Maze』
Chapter 86: - The Third Floor - 『Heavily Besieged Maze』
The quest named Heavily Besieged Maze was what awaited me after breaking through the second floor and arriving at the third floor.
Different from the first and second floor, this floor was just like a typical dungeon with a huge maze spreading inside.
The rule of this quest was simple as I only needed to choose the correct path and reach the goal. However, the monsters that appeared in the maze were going to be the problem.
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Skeleton Knight
Recommended level to subjugate: 6000
Undead that moves in the form of a skeleton. Will fearlessly fight back even while receiving damage.
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Skeleton Magician
Recommended level to subjugate: 6500
Undead that moves in the form of a skeleton. Can use various types of magic.
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Although this was the first time I've actually seen them, they're a fairly common monster in the other dungeons. Among those two, the most dangerous one was the Skeleton Magician.
The third floor was as expected of a maze. The width of the roadside was quite narrow, hence making it difficult to avoid the magic cast by the Skeleton Magician.
In addition, the skeletons also gathered their companions from around them as soon as they discovered me. I genuinely thought I was going to die when they attacked from the front and behind at the same time.
But don't worry. Even in such a dangerous situation, it would be fine! Yes, as long as I have [Transfer Within Dungeon]!
"Transfer Within Dungeon!"
By using [Enemy Detection], I checked whether there was a monster or not in the passage on the other side of the wall before transferring with [Transfer Within Dungeon]. By doing this, I was able to advance while avoiding the battle.
But the only problem was that this maze was by no means ordinary and quite vast. Even after using [Enemy Detection] to the limit of the range, I still don't know where was the goal.
"At least, I have an idea where it is, though."
When I used [Enemy Detection], I found that there was a large number of monsters only in a certain direction. And they were even scattered as if protecting something. That being the case, it would be natural to guess that the goal was in there.
"I'm not sure whether I could pass this amount of monsters just by using [Transfer Within Dungeon], but guess I have no choice but to do it."
Resolving myself, I headed there while using [Stealth].
Although there were cases where I had encountered some monsters, I was able to escape from difficult situations by instantly killing them before they called more skeletons.
And finally, I arrived at that place.
"I found it"
Even though I've passed through this complicated maze so far, apparently the last thing that awaits me at the goal was approximately100 meters of a big straight path.
Beyond the straight path existed a shining areathe goal. And since an image of the goal was shown before the start of the quest, I am sure this was not a trap.
"It's only a short distance to reach the goal but there is no way it would be that easy, right"
Numerous skeletons were enshrined on the straight path to the goal with several packs for every dozen of the skeletons. And if I don't surmount these monsters, I can't reach the goal.
"_-! These sounds are!"
The footsteps of hundreds of monsters could be heard from behind. Even though my [Stealth] should have still been activated, it seems they found me here due to some sort of method.
"At this rate, I will get caught between both sides, I have no choice but to go!"
Having made a quick decision, I ran to the goal. I have to break through these hurdles before the reinforcements arrive!
"_?!"
"__!"
I launched an assault while using [Stealth], defeating the skeletons at the front and breaking through their line of defense. Thereupon, the enemies that finally noticed my existence immediately tried to counterattack.
I have to approach and defeat those Skeleton Magicians before they could release their magic!
With that idea in mind, I rushed ahead at high speed but about halfway there, that moment arrived.
"__-!"
"Kuh!"
A Skeleton Magician that was about 30 meters away from me shot a huge fireball that covered the pathway.
It was impossible to avoid. This means I have to take it head on_ if it were normal circumstances. However, I stopped, and at the right timing, I chanted in a low voice.
"Transfer Within Dungeon"
A few seconds later, I was already on the other side of the fireball.
"Operation success!"
It seems the method of avoiding magic attacks by transferring to the other side of the magic that was approaching me which normally was impossible to do has been successful. While the enemies' response was delayed, I continued to attack and steadily went forward.
And then
The third floor Quest Heavily Besieged Maze has been cleared
The third floor capture reward Level has increased by 150
I was able to safely break through the third floor.
And what anticipated me on the fourth floor was the quest Dead Beast's Jewel, the most difficult quest that made me think it was a quest tailored only to kill me.
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Amane Rin 19 Years old Male Level: 7191
Title: Dungeon Conqueror (10/10) Nameless Swordsman The One Who Brings The End (ERROR)
SP: 2710
HP: 52780 / 56670 MP: 9860 / 15240
Attack Power: 13120
Endurance: 10400
Speed: 13440
Intelligence: 12750
Mental Strength: 10320
Luck: 11880
Skill: Transfer Within Dungeon Lv18Body Reinforcement Lv10Herculean Strength Lv10Superhuman Strength Lv7High-speed Movement Lv10Gale Lv6Beginner Magic Lv3Appraisal Lv1Item Box Lv4MP Recovery Lv2Magic Power Increase Lv5Enemy Detection Lv4Stealth Lv4Abnormal Status Resistance Lv4Concealment Lv1
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