Raising the Daughter Chapter 118 : Chapter 118

Chapter 118. Dungeon (3)

Thanks to the ‘One-eyed ones’ that Mammon had installed throughout the dungeon, I could sit comfortably in a chair set up in the very center of the dungeon’s deepest part and observe the situation inside in real ti.

Dozens of magic crystal balls filled the wall, and each ball showed a different floor, a different area of the dungeon.

“This is amazing, isn't it? It’s just like CCTV.”

An exquisite combination of magic and magic engineering.

It seed Mammon’s talents shone in this area as well.

I had already taken a quick look on my way here, but this underground dungeon, which he had designed and everyone had worked together to create, was truly fantastic.

The environnt changed drastically with each floor.

From a volcanic zone with bubbling lava to a snowfield covered in ice.

A labyrinth resembling ancient ruins, and even a space with islands floating in the sky.

Within it, over hundreds of species of monsters I had seen in the ga were brought to life, breathing and moving.

In addition, there were bizarre, unexpected traps hidden in unforeseen places, and even safe rest areas where weary adventurers could catch their breath.

Everything was perfectly implented, with nothing left out.

‘If a new ga were made with this as the setting, it would probably be quite popular.’

I smiled with satisfaction and scanned the various magic crystal balls.

Then, my gaze fixed on one particular ball.

The screen showing the entrance to the 1st floor of the dungeon.

There, I could see the first challenger party just entering.

‘Eternal Phoenix.’

My brow furrowed on its own.

In the ga, they were depicted as a group with outstanding skills, but they were arrogant, violent, and would stop at nothing to achieve their goals, making them akin to villains.

And it seed that reputation wasn't much different in reality.

‘Their actions were also written in a very unfavorable light in the report.’

After arriving at Lun Fortis, they had caused a loud commotion in a tavern, constantly used threatening words and actions towards other adventurers, and even intimidated others to get the first entry into the dungeon.

They had skills, but their character was rock bottom.

However, the fact that they were the first challengers wasn't bad in itself.

In fact, it might even be for the better.

‘They’ll serve as a good asure of combat strength.’

Their skills were top-tier on the continent.

If they showed signs of struggling even in the early stages of the dungeon, I would have to give a heads-up to the vampires in charge of floors 1 through 10 to go a little easier on them.

Through this, I could adjust the dungeon's difficulty.

I watched them with interest.

But a short while later, I couldn't help but wear an awkward smile.

‘They’re already struggling that much on just the third floor?’

The guys on the screen were already close to being battered wrecks.

Their armor was dented, their capes were torn, and the mage’s complexion, in particular, was so pale it looked like a corpse.

It was a completely different picture from the one where they boasted about being veterans.

“They’re going to die at this rate, aren't they?”

The words escaped my lips unconsciously.

Death in the dungeon, unlike in the ga, was real death.

No matter how outstanding the performance of the hot spring bath was, it couldn't bring the dead back to life.

That was why I had assigned the Unseen Ones as guides to prepare for any ergencies.

They were tasked with imdiately intervening if a party was in danger and returning them safely to the surface.

However, for so reason, the ‘Eternal Phoenix’ guys had shaken off the dissuasion of their guide, Number 1, and forced their way down to the 7th floor.

‘Number 1 must have advised them from behind multiple tis that going any further was impossible.’

It seed that arrogant leader of theirs had stubbornly refused to listen.

I grimaced.

If I left them like this, there might actually be a fatality starting with the very first challengers.

“This won’t do.”

I imdiately called for Mammon.

One of the magic crystal balls crackled, and soon Mammon’s face appeared.