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A couple hours into the dungeon dive.

Clam, Gary and Asai found themselves to be spectators, as Chloe and Robin started to compete. Seeing who could snipe and obliterate the monsters first. "Why are we suddenly speed-running this dungeon?" Asai watched as both [All in One] and [Siege Shot] simultaneously raped another tainted mollek. "I'm starting to feel sorry for these guys..."

Gary and Clam stayed true to their role as tanks. Protecting the two ranged damage dealers, as the molleks that survived the first barrage would quickly realize they had no chance reaching melee range. Some broke of their own limbs to throw as javelins. Forcing the two men to brace against the impact. Thus, the two men also earned their share of the experience.

To ensure that he wasn't left out, Asai also engaged in ranged tactics. [Knife Throw] being his weakest attack skill wouldn't deal much damage, but it seemed enough for the system to register his contribution to the battles.

[Asai Trichia: Lvl 73->74]  [Clam: Lvl 62->65] [Gary: Lvl 63->66]

[Chloe: Lvl 54->60]

[HP: 115 MP:140]

[Skills unlocked:]

[Tempest Stance]

Caster rooted for 10s duration, gains 200% attack speed 

[Robin: Lvl 68->70]

[HP: 100 MP:200]

[Skills unlocked:]

[Holy Testimony]

Manifests 10 astral swords at target. Each sword deals 35% of normal attack. Swords nullify foreign mana.

Asai's eyes shot wide open. Immediately intrigued he explained the new skills to the girls and immediately ran a few tests.

Whilst Chloe's new skill was very straight forward. It seemed most optimal to utilize it together with 

[Siege Shot]

Caster rooted for 10s duration, gains 100% ranged attack

[Tempest Stance]

Caster rooted for 10s duration, gains 200% attack speed 

As Siege shot's forced stance has around a 3 second charge up time per [Siege Shot]. Coupled with [Tempest Stance]'s attack speed buff, reduces it to 1.5s. The arrows the skill fired out were automatically [Kael's Arrow] dealing in purely physical damage.

When it came to Robin's tests. [Holy Testimony] summoned 10 white astral swords that hovered above her. When she imbued the swords with her intent, they would instantly propel forward and plunge into its target, dealing entirely of magical damage. With further tests, Robin found that when imbuing a sword with her [Divinity] she could actually wield the blade. Although, being able to wield it like a physical weapon, after a few clashes with physical attacks the sword would evaporate. When it came to blocking or attacking a magical attack, it would nullify the skill and instantly evaporate.

Another new gimmick that Robin attempted under Asai's instruction. Whilst the 10 swords hovered above her. If she were to vault and cast [All in One] A single sword would propel itself first, and upon a successful hit. The sword acted as if it was a beacon. The magical arrows summoned by [All in One] would no longer spread uncontrollably and deal large AOE damage, but concentrate on the marked target.

With this new acquisition, Robin decided to forego her old four trusty daggers. Further reducing the weight upon her person.

If Robin's mana stat wasn't at 200. Asai doubted whether or not she could even fully forego the physical realm and embrace the magical like she had. Asai stared up towards the ceiling, towards the skies.

"Hey Loha, Marea, Craut? You guys love me too right?"

For once, even Clam and Gary felt envy towards the two. Perhaps the gods above were actually all men, favouring and showering love and fortune upon the beautiful females of the world. Forgetting all about the men.

With their new found powers, Clam and Gary didn't even have to raise their shields anymore. Even if the molleks appeared in groups of 10 or more. They were simply unable to withstand the onslaught released upon them from the two half-elves.

Whilst Chloe's attacks were very straight forward and practical. Robin's assault was incredibly flashy and colourful. Golden arrows and pure white swords flashed and illuminated the dungeon tunnels. 

Whenever a mollek would survive the colourful bombardment, it would struggle to notice the plain and unseen arrows shot by Chloe. Truly the two were a deadly combo.

After another hour of traversing deeper in. The party had finally encroached upon the boss room. Two large collosal gates with but a tiny gap to squeeze through. Asai had learnt his lesson, so he made sure no one hesitated, and that they all entered swiftly. The men would squeeze in first as they were bigger.

Within the large hall. The walls were covered by bookshelves, marble pillars scattered across holding and supporting nothing as there was no ceiling. The heavens above, just as he remembered. Asai glanced back towards his party members, checking to see if they were ready.

[Robin: Lvl 70->72] [Clam: Lvl 65->68] [Gary: Lvl 66->69] [Chloe: Lvl 60->66]

[Asai Trichia: Lvl 74->75]

"Round two, lets go!"

[Tainted Blood Tyrant: Lvl 80]

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