Dazed among the sprawled won and sared with sen, I muttered to myself.
So this is what they an by theres no business in a gang-up 1
The plan was perfect.
I didnt expect Iris and Faye to rush in as soon as I sent Carla and Elisha away.
For information, after knocking out Iris and Faye again, I had to deal with Carla and Elisha, who had co to their senses.
Even I felt overwheld as they attacked in pairs, like in a wheel battle. 2
Fortunately, the other four reached their limit at just the right mont.
When you think about it, it was only natural.
Though less efficient than a knights aura, a magicians mana still had beneficial effects on the body just by possessing it.
It reduced minor illnesses, improved overall stamina, and prevented weight gain, among other things.
Therefore, if congenital magical power affected the size of an object, then the amount of mana influenced ones vitality.
Excluding Faye, all the other won had a considerable amount of mana.
Faye, being a dwarf hybrid, just had good stamina.
They all survived thanks to their inferior views.
Anyway, is this really okay?
Originally, I planned to explore a dungeon on a day trip today and return to the academy early the next morning.
But looking at the current state, it seed we were all unlikely to get up before lunch.
I was tired and needed to close my eyes for a bit, too.
Theres no choice then.
Just sleep well and do a speed run for a change.
Eh? Youre going to the dungeon?
Carla blinked her ruby-colored eyes in surprise.
Yeah. Theres a place nearby thats suitable for a day trip. Lets quickly conquer it with Iris and Senior Faye.
Uh Im not trying to defy your orders, but are you sure this is okay? We just woke up and had lunch.
Thats right, Yandel. You should have told us earlier about this. A dungeon isnt a place to visit casually; how can we go so suddenly?
Ive never heard of a dungeon near the academy before. If so, it ans its an undiscovered dungeon. Entering it unprepared is practically suicide.
Umm I agree with the others. More importantly Im not a combat alchemist. You havent forgotten, right?
The four unanimously opposed.
All their points were valid.
In a normal situation.
Its fine. Its a labyrinth-type dungeon, so itll be quick if we know the way. There wont be much fighting.
That makes it even more dangerous, Master. If we enter the wrong way, we could be trapped in the labyrinth for days Wait, what? Maybe?
Carla, trying to persuade , opened her mouth wide.
As I casually put my finger inside, her tongue reflexively wrapped around it.
Wet and soft sensation.
I played with Carlas tongue and nodded.
I already know the way. Well encounter so monsters along the way, but it wont be too difficult. Mostly lower-tier Fishern.
Fishern. Bipedal fish-like creatures were among the most common of the underwater monsters.
They had a certain level of intelligence, handling various tools and traps, and living in groups, which made them tricky.
However, their physical abilities were generally lower, so they were easy to kill as long as one wasnt careless.
How do I put it? They were like goblins living in water?
Generally, they were an easy species, but sotis, unusually strong individuals would appear due to their large numbers.
At least, no such nad ones appear in this dungeon.
It was an undiscovered dungeon, so there was no need to worry about unexpected variables.
The won, having heard the rest of my explanation, nodded reluctantly.
If its mostly lower-tier Fishern It does seem safe.
Yes, yes. Its perfect for testing the artifacts Master created.
But still, please tell us a bit earlier next ti. You gave us quite a scare.
Exactly, exactly. I thought you had lost your mind for a mont!
I felt the difference in perception in such a situation.
To , a dungeon wasnt a place to risk my life. It was obviously a place to conquer.
Of course, I must be cautious of unexpected factors. I was already hit from behind in a practice dungeon.
But this was only about being cautious around cult leaders, not about considering dungeons dangerous.
Because I had morized every dungeons structure, monsters, and tactics in H&A.
How many people would be afraid when they knew theyd win?
But others werent the sa.
Scratching my head awkwardly, I opened my mouth.
Sorry. Ill explain in detail how well conquer it now.
I explained everythingthe dungeons location, its simple structure, the types of traps, rooms with and without monsters, and how to get to the dungeons core.
Only after telling them everything did we leave the mansion.
Rahim City was a city that naturally ford as people flocked to the academy.
This ant that while the academy itself was planned, Rahim City wasnt.
As it expanded haphazardly, there were so abandoned or forgotten areas, and the place we were headed to was one of them.
It used to be a facility where all of Rahim Citys sewage flowed, but now it was an unused drain, purified magically.
At the end of the old entrance, a small, filthy pond was our destination today.
There should be a dungeon entrance at the bottom here.
Ugh It slls worse than when I heard about it. Are you sure theres really a dungeon in there?
As far as I know, yes.
Dont be too disgusted, my student. Unexplored dungeons are usually like this, arent they?
Thats true, but I cant help but feel a psychological repulsion.
Elisha grumbled, but Iris was right.
If it were in an obvious place, it would have been conquered already or strictly guarded.
Like the basent of the Gef Auction House or the deep forest where the practice dungeon was.
They remained undiscovered dungeons because they were places no one usually visited.
Elisha, holding her nose, looked pitiful, so Faye rummaged through her bag and pulled out a bottle containing a grey potion.
Elisha, do you want to try this? If you apply it under your nose, it temporarily numbs your sense of sll.
Oh? Thank you, Faye.
I stopped Elisha, who was about to happily open the potion bottle.
Wait, Senior Faye. Is this the type that numbs the nose with a strong mint scent?
Uh? Yes. Its the most common type. Its very easy to make, too.
That wont work. You know, right, Senior Faye? The characteristics of Fisherman-type monsters.
Well, I did learn the basics in the Magic Departnt Ah!
Startled, Faye quickly put the potion bottle away.
For a good reasonone of the characteristics of Fisherman-type monsters was their sensitive vision and sll.
Having evolved to see and sll in water, a scent strong enough to numb a human nose would attract Fishern from far away.
It was the sa in H&A and was taught at the academy.
Having Iris around ant it wouldnt be dangerous if they ca, but there was no need to attract more enemies than necessary.
Moreover, todays objective included testing the invisibility feature of the robe Iris made. If the sll was too strong, we couldnt properly test it.
Faye, being from the Magic Departnt, probably didnt think that far.
The sll is terrible, but the inside of the dungeon wont be as bad, so its better to endure it.
Ugh I thought if I limited the range of the numbing agent to the nose, it could work but I cant make it with the simple kit I have now
Faye continued with a dejected face.
Sorry, Junior. I brought this for use here
Eh? What do you an, Senior Faye?
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Faye and I looked at each other, tilting our heads left and right in confusion.
Um Wasnt I brought along for creating necessary items on the spot in the dungeon?
Really? If that were the case, I would have ntioned the needed items beforehand.
No matter how lightly I was taking this dungeon, I wouldnt forget the preparations.
Then why did you bring along, Junior?
To fully exploit this dungeon, we need an exceptional alchemist. And the reward we will get for clearing the dungeon is also necessary for Senior Faye.
Faye definitely had the potential to create the Philosophers Stone as an alchemist.
But it wasnt sothing that would happen just by leaving it be.
This applied to all characters in H&A.
Think about it. Could students just over 20 years old, no matter how talented, save the world?
What about the academy graduates who were currently active?
Even with exceptional talent, to blossom in a short ti, one must utilize the rewards from dungeons well.
Dungeon rewards, in any form, were fragnts of the divine authority of good gods.
Gathering these rewards would raise ones level, eventually surpassing human limitations.
Of course, they couldnt be collected haphazardly. A proper build needed to be planned.
In this sense, the reward from this dungeon was essential for alchemists.
It was so crucial that secret rooms found along the way couldnt be opened without sufficient alchemy skills.
This dungeon was practically made for alchemists.
The low level of monsters was probably for that reason.
When it was a ga, I thought it was the developers intention but now I understand.
It wasnt the developers but the intention of the God who created this dungeon.
Do you get it? This dungeon conquest is essentially for Senior Faye. Well, well also get so benefits from it.
J-Junior
Fayes black eyes twinkled, seemingly moved.
Hehe. Its too early to be moved. We havent even entered yet, right? Carla, you know how to use the Air Pocket magic?
Of course. Ill prepare it now, Master.
ED/N: This implies that such a scenario is not about personal advantage, profit, or individual desires being prioritized. Instead, it highlights the communal aspect of the experience, where personal agendas or selfish pursuits are set aside in favor of shared pleasure and mutual participation.
ED/N: A "wheel battle" is a military tactic where part of an army moves in a curve, like turning a wheel, to attack the enemy from the side or to move into a better position.
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