CH.219 Identifying the new Dungeon
(Lua. Lua, can you hear ? Are you free to talk for a second?) I decided to contact Lua first and ask her for her opinion about this discovery.
(B-Brian? Yes. Please give a second…. No! I lost it…) Lua answered, seeming a bit flustered.
(We can talk a bit later, if you are busy.)
(No. Let’s do it now.)
(Let’s go to the factory. It will be easier there.) I said. “You guys, I’m going to the factory. Take care of my body, please.” I said to my monsters.
I still had all five of them out.
Granmarg the Rock Monarch and Legendary Fla Lord were working on making the firebricks for my forge. Gemini Elf had gone back to digging to make the hole larger. Wingweaver and Celtic Guardian were free, so the two of them were to be in charge of taking care of my body.
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Why fire dragons? Well, that should be obvious. I’m going to burn down so trees. Why three of them? Because why not. And I want this done quickly.
“I think all three of you know, but I’m looking for a dungeon entrance. That is a part of the dungeon, so I think it is in that direction. Burn down all the trees, until we find it, but make sure the fire doesn’t get out of hand.” I ordered my dragons, while flying in the skies. How do I fly? Well, I was being carried in the arms of my fairy. Wingweaver is still not an angel.
My dragons did as ordered and all three of them let out a massive fire breath from their mouths. The trees that were once covering the ground to the point that the undergrowth was a bit limited were burning up at a speed that looked almost frightening. I really hope they won’t let the fires get out of control, or I’ll be in a ton of trouble.
“Master. I think I found it.” Tinkhec inford as she flew back to .
“Really? Show .”
Wingweaver, still carrying , followed the purple dragon. That led to realize sothing interesting about the way my dragons’ flas were burning the ground.
The area burned by Tyrant Dragon looked charred and ashy. The ground where Horus had been was completely black, almost like it had turned into sothing that isn’t even earth. And the one burned by Tinkhec still had so green mixed in, just covered under a layer of ash. Almost like she had purposefully left the bottom-most layer of vegetation be, and only destroyed everything that prevented us from seeing the ground. Is this just an individual difference? Or are the dragons trying to show off their strong suits? For Tyrant that would be just its power, I think. Horus has the mastery over black flas. And Tinkhec is maid, so she wants the ground to be in a state where it can easily be turned into a beautiful lawn or sothing like that. Sure we would need to brush off, or wait for the ash to settle, and then seed it, but still. The ground itself looked healthy and ready to go, unlike from what the other two left. I guess that does answer the question of how do dragons mow the lawn? They burn it down to the perfect length.
“Master, is this it?” The dragon asked. She had landed next to a square made of stone, which had a set of stairs leading down into the ground.
“... probably. I guess I’ll go and see.” I said. “Thanks, you three. Great work.” I said to my dragons. “... sadly, you can’t enter, so I’ll unsummon you all now.”
The staircase was tall and wide enough that a dium sized monster could fit through it, but my dragons are a bit too large. A smaller dragon, like Alice’s Pitch-Dark Dragon could fit through though.
{Mareex udoka tenamalo crodr.}
{Yth geou ethim nono renba, zyak Pliso shilta ahfven coi svern.}
My dragons said sothing before I unsummoned them, but as that duo couldn’t actually speak a language I can understand, it was left a mystery to .
“Master, they said they wish to be summoned again inside the dungeon, so they can help you conquer it.” Tinkhec translated.
“... alright. Well, if it is a rogue dungeon.” I promised, and unsummoned the dragons.
“... actually, how will I even find out if this dungeon is rogue?” I muttered, as I placed my dragons back into the collection.
(That is quite simple for you.) Laura said. (By using Dungeon Founder, we can see all of the basic information of any dungeon you go into.)
(... wait, I can? Nice. Easy mode for the win.)
Well, I guess nothing more to it, that to go in. Wingweaver is still fine on ti, so I’ll just keep her as my guard.
After a bit of walking down the stairs, we found a large room. As in, a really large room. Just with a quick estimation, this thing is about 50 ters tall, over 500 ters long and 200 ters wide. And filled to the brim with insect monsters.
Huge spiders, massive ants and ten ters long centipedes. At least I had noticed them before we got caught up in a spider web or sothing.
“... thank god I’m not arachnophobic. Or would it be entomophobic? I guess both.”
“Master, I don’t an to alarm you, but the monsters noticed us. I’ll put up a wall, but we might want to retreat for now. Please do what we ca to do. Light Wall.”
“...Yeah. I will. Dungeon Founder.” I don’t need to say the na of the skill to open it, but it just felt correct.
Dungeon Founder
[TinaWood Dungeon]
You are currently in an unknown dungeon
Would you like to analyze public dungeon information
[Yes] [No]
It’s a little different than usual. Usually it just shows TinaWood Dungeon, and I curse at the useless sub nus, but this ti, there is sothing different.
But I don’t have ti to care about that, I just pressed yes and hoped for the best.
Dungeon 27_001
Core Status: Rogue
Miasma Status: Unknown
Monster Status: Unknown
… alright. So it is rogue. Good to know. As I thought that, my mission completion window showed up.
Mission: Identify the Dungeon
Mission Complete.
Reward: Tournant Packs , , , and have been unlocked as promo trades.
Mission: Conquer the Dungeon
Goal: Eliminate Rogue Dungeon 27_001. This can either be done by yourself, or soone you take to the core.
Reward: Pack Opener (unique) will level up.
Note: If an uninvolved third party eliminates the dungeon, no reward will be given out.
… okay. Complete one mission, get another one right after. I don’t know how easy eliminating this bug infested hole will be, but that reward thought. I really want it. My Pack Opener hasn’t leveled up since … I think it was back when I nad Christina the Dungeon Master. After I took down the sword-horn bull in the dungeon.
But I’ll leave for now. If there are multiple rooms of this size, even with my summons, it might take a while to clear this place.
And considering where this dungeon is, I don’t think anyone else will co and conquer it.
“I’m done for now. Let’s head out.” I said to Wingweaver and we retreated.
While most of the monsters lost interest in us after we left, so tried to follow us, but Wingweaver dealt with them. But to be honest, they seed quite strong, as Wingweaver’s spell didn’t one shot all of them, requiring another shot. Maybe so of the monsters were B-rank. If that entire dungeon is filled with B-rank monsters, it is even better to retreat for now.
As I accomplished everything I wanted to do today, and I decided to leave the dungeon and regrowing the forest for later, I unsummoned Wingweaver and summoned Gradius instead. I flew over to the dhampir village and stopped there. I want to spend so ti with Lua, and speak to her about the dungeon. No factory required.
“Hey Lua. I’m here to see you.”
“Brian, you really didn’t need to.” She responded. “... but I’m glad you did.” She quietly added, but I still heard it. “What happened with the dungeon?”
“I located the entrance and confird that it is a rogue dungeon, completing the mission I told you about.” I inford her. “Then I got a new one to eliminate it. Either myself, or escort soone there, so they can eliminate it. I wanted to discuss that with you.”
“... let guess. You want to eliminate the dungeon and be the founder of it.”
“You catch on quick. Yes.”
“... I don’t think that is a good idea.” Lua said.
“Why? I don’t see the problem.”
“The problem is that dungeon founders are treated as nobles. And it isn’t the easiest thing to hide. Sure your sleeve covers it up at the mont, but what about when it doesn’t?”
“... Are you sure? I really don’t think it is that bad?”
“Yes. You really should just do it yourself. The dungeon is already … nowhere close to anything. So at most, it will be your own personal playground, because no one else can really get to it, so you should keep it.” Lua said.
“... Alright. I understand. But you will still help clear it, won’t you? And you will be there when I reactivate it?”
“Yes. Of course.”
“Light, luminate around , Shine ball.” Lua casted a light magic spell in front of . A small sphere of light appeared. It wasn’t overly bright, but it could definitely light up a dark room, and it was much brighter than a candle at least.
“Nice. You did it.”
“... thanks. … but I can’t keep it stable yet.” As Lua said that, the light wavered a bit. It looked like a wrongly wired lamp, which quickly flickers on and off.
“I’m sure you’ll make it stable soon. Did the skill appear on your status yet?”
“No, not … wait? It’s there? It wasn't the last ti I looked.” As Lua said that, the ball of light vanished, likely because she lost concentration.
“See. You can do this. I believe in you. And now you can level it up, so that might make learning even easier. Just don’t level it up too fast, so it won’t get out of hand.”
“Yes. Let’s both do our best. I’m sure you can figure out space magic as well.”
“Yeah. I hope so… Swordsmanship as well. Speaking of that, are you planning on practicing with your mace?
“Yes. I …”
After a bit more chit-chat, I jumped back into Gradius and returned to Sawyer city. I was tempted to stay with Lua, for a few reasons, but I said I’d be back today, so I’d better get back.
The main reason I wanted to stay was my level. I’m level 78 at this mont. So after I use a level up, I’ll be level 80. And that could, technically, result in an evolution. And having Lua by my side when I evolve would reassure a lot.
During dinner, I did tell everyone that I got the materials for my forge, but I kept the existence of the dungeon a secret for now. The forest doesn’t actually belong to the country and is in “no man’s land” so I don’t have to. It was also Lua’s suggestion to keep the dungeon a secret, just so no more heat lands on .
Of course I got so questions on how I could make firebricks that quickly, but I just said my monsters are masters at their craft, so they can do it. And that isn’t even a lie. I’m sure a master earth and fire mages working together could make so firebricks in an afternoon.
I did also warn everyone at the table about my potential evolution. I think most already knew about Level Up! either directly or having heard it from Angelina, so it didn’t really matter. That led to Alice pointing out that she will also hit level 50 today, so she might evolve as well.
Now I’m wondering, what level is Paulina? Alice has been using level ups on her as well, right? So that would an Paulina should be about 30 levels up from where she was when we first t. So even if I assu she was only around 30, she should have gone above 50 at least. She is probably between 60 and 70, like Ria. Well, Ria is 70 even, at the mont.
“Brian, you as well Alice. I hope you can stop using that … level up before my birthday.” The Earl said. “I don’t want either of you sick on that day, or the days leading up to it. That is fine with you, isn’t it?”
Yeah. I guess that is fair. But the BD is still 10 days away, so we are safe for now. Well, so of the early guests coming in will start to arrive in the coming days, but other than that, we should be fine. So I guess we will stop five days before. … I won’t reach level 99 before the party. That’s too bad.
After dinner, it was our customary evening rituals. Baths, writing Ria’s ‘journal’, writing a letter to Christina, magic practice and a bath.
And, of course, level ups. I went with Telekinesis today, just to match it with Unity. Also, both my magic and defense are 995. Tomorrow they will break 1000.
Lua got a level to Vampiric Body Modification, as recomnded by Vampire Grimson.
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Na: Brian Wood
Race: Human !
Level: 80
HP: 2690
Mana: 3630
Strength: 795
Defense: 995
Magic: 995
Skills:
Pack Opener LV.4 (unique)
Different Dinsion Factory LV.2 (unique)
Storage LV.10 (unique)
Telekinesis LV.5 (extra)
Summoner’s Unity LV.5 (extra)
Dungeon Founder (extra)
Summon Water Spirit (extra)
Health Conscious (extra)
Mana Control LV.7
Water Spirit’s Blessing (Greater)
Language Comprehension (humanoid)
Slave Master
Slaves: Rhianna
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Na: Rhianna
Race: Dhampir
Level: 72
HP: 1950
Mana: 2120
Strength: 1145
Defense: 860
Magic: 1020
Skills:
True Blood Magic LV.5 (Racial)
Vampiric Body Modification LV.3 (Racial)
Card Summoner LV.2 (extra)
Fire Magic LV.4
Mana Control LV.4
Fast Mana Recovery LV.4
Internal Magic Technique LV.6
Unard Combat Technique LV.5
Flickering Step LV.3
Power Boost LV.5
Defense Boost LV.4
Blood Sucker (Racial)
Slave. Master: Brian Wood
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Just in case soone wants to see Alice's stats.
Na: Alice Watchman
Race: Human
Level: 50
HP: 630
Mana: 1980
Strength: 265
Defense: 355
Magic: 1595
Skills:
Card Summoner LV.2 (extra)
Magician’s Power LV.5 (extra)
Multicasting LV.3 (extra)
Dark Magic LV.7
Mana Control LV.8
Magic Boost LV.5
Quick Cast LV.5
Fast Mana Recovery LV.5
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Because she got light magic. Yes, she imdiately leveled it up to level 2 on the sa day.
Na: Lucia
Race: Dhampir Monarch ?
Level: 80
HP: 2190
Mana: 3955
Strength: 753
Defense: 992
Magic: 2728
Skills:
Dhampir Princess LV.1 (Unique)
True Blood Magic LV.8 (Racial)
Card Summoner LV.2 (extra)
Summon Water Spirit (extra)
Water Magic LV.8
Light Magic LV.2
Mana Control LV.10
Magic Boost LV.5
Quick Cast LV.5
Fast Mana Recovery LV.7
Knife Technique LV.2
Staff Technique LV.5
Water Spirits Blessing (Greater)
Blood Sucker (Racial)
Lifesaver
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Well, I located a dungeon today. That’s sothing. Tomorrow… Well, I’m not sure. If I don’t evolve, I guess I’ll complete the forge. I think I can do it here. Probably.
Oh. Actually, tomorrow is another blood delivery day, so we will be doing that. Again, assuming that I’m not sick. And since Agatha now has Luster Dragon, maybe she should ride it to the village. Just making sure she learns how to fly safely. And then I can make the forge in the village. Mayne even build one in the village, if I have leftover materials. I know Granmarg and Fla made a lot of them, but I’m not sure how many we need.
Well, I’ll look into it. Good night for now.
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