CH 21

I feel that our past time has recently become conducting experiments in the dungeon. Since the existence of the dungeon itself is unclear, we can experiment as many times as we like.

And now Haru and I are talking about raising the hunting efficiency. There have been no cards that we have been able to obtain since we learned about the potential of skill cards. The drop rate of the cards is extremely low, probably less than 0.1%, if not less than 1%.

So we decided that we needed to get new skill cards in order to increase our strength, which led us to the idea that we needed to improve our hunting efficiency.

“So far, the forest has the highest density of monsters in the dungeon.” (Haru)

“That’s right. Yes, the strength was a little uneven, but the frequency of meeting monsters was the highest.” (Kei)

“Then, exploring in the forest is the best. The problem is…” (Haru)

“It’s Rimdobmur. So, I want to verify the conditions that will have him focus on us.” (Kei)

“Sure.” (Haru)

The first time we analyzed it, it reacted and chased us, but the next time we explored it, we found that it didn’t react to loud noises. Perhaps it doesn’t focus on anything except when it is targeted or if it is attacked.

For now, I’d have to find out if it reacts to Haru’s [Impact]. If it doesn’t react we can lure other monsters with sound and kill them all at once. Since we know from our previous explorations that monsters are attracted to sound.

“Well, for the time being, we’re just experimenting. Then, it’s time to stop sparring and explore the dungeon.” (Kei)

“Yup.” (Haru)

Although we are talking, we are currently in the process of sparring. Recently, we have become accustomed to the movements of each other and have become accustomed to our own movements, so we have more room to spar.

So we inspected our equipment and entered the dungeon, Haru also looked at his status by analysis, and it seems that she is following while changing her magic attribute from Fissure to Explosion.

In fact, I can’t say for sure because I can only see Haru constantly scanning the skies, and I can’t see the status that Haru would have seen from [Analysis].

Enter the magic circle as usual when entering during the transfer.

“Transition, Forest.” (Kei)

As usual, my surroundings changed instantly and I was in a hollow with a spiral staircase in the middle. Of course, this is the 16th to 20th level Forest. It is the domain of the flying dragon.

“So, are you ready to go?” (Kei)

When we got out of the cave, we immediately entered the Forest, and Rimdobmur is flying over it.

“I’m going. [Impact] and [Decaple].” (Haru)

Ten balls of light flew into the forest, causing a chain of huge explosions. Just in Rimdobmur’s periphery as it flies in the sky.

“No problem.” (Haru)

Flying gracefully without showing any interest. It would have been a majestic sight if it wasn’t an enemy. Unfortunately, I don’t feel happy about monsters that have the power to blow people away with their loud roar.

“Brother, they’re coming.” (Haru)

Haru doesn’t care about my ruminations once she sees groups of tens of monsters approaching, making the huge trees fall down.

“It means that artificial stampede is possible. Then, I’ll charge in quickly.” (Kei)

After saying that, I climbed a nearby tree with just three jumps, and when I looked down at the monster from above, I leaped immediately.

“[Guard] [Power] [Speed] [Chain]” (Kei)

Quickly, I enchanted myself with buffs and hold the machete as if I was using an ax chop wood. And as soon as I reached the ground, I cast another spell.

“[Bind]” (Kei)

Because of [Chain] multiple binding vines jumped out of the ground while the monsters are blown away. It’s a technique that can only be used by choosing the opponent to be restrained using [Bind]. It can go wrong, but if I win, there is no problem.

“Orya!” (Kei)

Hitting the vines around me with all my might with the face of the machete. What happens from this? The power of the slam is spread by [Chain], and the binding vines covered in thorns squeeze the monster as they were slithering as it tears its victims apart.

If I kill a monster while under this, it will bind another monster, and its power increases for every monster I defeat. I kept on it, using it to stack the time so that the bindings don’t disappear.

“Brother, dodge.” (Haru)

I heard her voice that mysteriously could reach me, kicking the binding vines, I jumped up again.

“[Impact] [Decaple]” (Haru)

After Haru chanted, the light struck the place where I was and blew up all the monsters. Quickly, I land and deal with the surviving monsters.

“We’re done.” (Haru)

Haru seems to have checked the surroundings before telling me that there are no monsters.

“Good work.” (Kei)

I say a few words in return, then we collected some of the more noteworthy items from the monster drops. And then,

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“So, let’s go for round two.” (Kei)

We went on clearing the forest and hunting monster after monster.

However, something happened abruptly. After hunting like this five times, I’m becoming worried about the signs of an enemy remaining underground for some reason.

“It was in the ground after we transitioned. Or something?” (Haru)

Haru says, but nothing happens. Currently, it is moving in the ground in an ever-changing form. That’s why I hold hands with Haru. What we are going to do is the same as what we did with Rimdobmur.

Our skill will perceive the enemy underground and analyze it. We try it after taking a distance in case it is abnormally strong.

“[Analysis]” (Haru)

Hmm? The sign in the ground moved. It’s heading here, and I’m sure [Analysis] will work. While thinking about such things, I focused on the perceived signs and move on to avoiding them.

“It is called an Earth Dragon and the total strength was 300. It was a dragon. Be careful.” (Haru)

I pull Haru aside as she relays the report of the result. Well, that’s right. It’s so strong that you have to be careful.

—From the ground, we see a giant rat-shaped body with brown hair and sharp claws.

“Haru, the earth dragon is read called as a mole, not a dragon.” (Kei)

I told Haru and faced the mole.

“Don’t hold back. Let’s our best. We shouldn’t die no matter what. But let’s wait and see for now.” (Kei)

We hold our weapons. We were once again able to meet a strong enemy.