Chapter 353: Arts and crafts

Chapter 353: Arts and crafts

Sofia dove through the rain of attacks of the small trees, she flew right past them, hitting each of them once on the way, triggering a chain of weaker explosions. Between each hit, the Bolt surrounding her scepter grew stronger, and by the time she reached the furthest tree on the other side of the long hall, the scepter hit that would have only smashed some bark before instead cut straight through the entirety of the monsters trunk. She hit the wall of the hall feet first, and propelling herself from it, she turned back. Repeating the same process. She was under constant attacks the whole time, branches smacking her in the face, sharp leaves denting her armor, but what few health points she lost were all quickly refilled by the continuous explosions of solar light. After about forty seconds, the room was once again silent.

You have defeated [LeafBlower Hallowed Purifier - lv. 227]

Your party has defeated [RootSwinger Hallowed Purifier - lv. 166]

You have defeated [Blackbark Hallowed Purifier - lv. 68]

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You have defeated [RootSwinger Hallowed Purifier - lv. 220]

Your party has defeated [Sapbag Hallowed Purifier - lv. 122]

Your party has defeated [Blackbark Hallowed Purifier - lv. 112]

Your party has defeated [Blackbark Hallowed Purifier - lv. 86]

You have defeated [LeafBlower Hallowed Purifier - lv. 201]

Your party has defeated [RootSwinger Hallowed Purifier - lv. 199]

Your party has defeated [RootSwinger Hallowed Purifier - lv. 159]

You have defeated [Gardener Hallowed Purifier - lv. 12]

Your party has defeated [LeafBlower Hallowed Purifier - lv. 210]

[Spine of the Black Sun] reached level 210

[Spine of the Black Sun] reached level 211

[Radiance] reached level 72

Before anything else, Sofia checked again if everything was alright with Pareth, and only then did she dispel the Spine and the Bolt. Astelia floated up to her, above a sea of brightly burning dead tree monsters, she was smiling. This was unexpectedly satisfying, she told Sofia.

You really went all-out with your new specialization. Im starting to worry about the air we have in the dungeon though, seeing as my attacks lit them all up

Not that it matters to me, but for everyone else

Astelia dismissed her worries, The dungeon is so big, and these plants grow everywhere, it shouldnt be an issue, the smoke they make when they burn doesnt seem so bad to breathe either, it kind of smells nice. It feels a bit relaxing, even.

And also This is great decoration, no way I would leave them here! Im not coming out of a dungeon empty-handed!

Well, I also have gained a lot of skill levels. Still, Im unsatisfied. Especially because of this weird feeling that Im being watched. Nothing happened yet though. I even checked from the spirit realm and found nothing And VPPV should protect me from divination so if somebody is looking they have to be close. Yet theyve done nothing all this time?

I dont get it.

Maybe Im really just being too wary.

Hard not too though, after what happened last time.

Lets go for the boss, but Ill keep the catalyst ready Better yet, Ill leave it to Bookie and Pareth. Theyll be protecting the kids while I and Asty fight the big fucking tree in that room.

Definitely the boss. Its really damn big, I can feel its flow of mana from here, its pumping it from below, it looks like. Probably the Dungeons magic item. Wouldnt have used the rot anyway but thats one more reason not to.

Sofia turned to the group, discovering them all staring at her. What? Were you all waiting for me? You can sit down and have a meal break, we wont be fighting against the boss for at least half an hour.

Cant go in there without the undeath runes.

Taking her to her word, the students along with Astelia sat down for a meal, except for Lola who walked up to her.

Are you going to sell the statues? she questioned Sofia. Not waiting for an answer, she crouched near the pedestal of the statue Sofia had just removed and stored. This is coral marble, its worth a lot, you should also take the pedestals, it would be a waste not to since theyre made of the same thing, she explained.

Sofia looked at the young Exidian girl curiously, You have an interest in rocks? I thought this was more of a dwarf thing usually.

Lola giggled, Guerand knows a fair bit too, but my family has been in the art trade for generations. Our great ancestor is a very famous smith and sculptor He helped build the Death church, the imperial palace, and a lot of the older parts of the city. We still specialize in buying and selling paintings and sculptures to this day.

And yet you chose a summoning class instead of following the family trade?

Lola turned her eyes. Im a failed artist, she admitted shamefully, a bit less lively than she had been seconds before, but it only lasted for an instant, My older siblings are all successful artisans so Its fine. I am still leveling the [Smithing] classless skill on the side as well. One day Ill be able to make my spirit the best armor by myself!

It looks to me that you are a fast learner, Im sure you will get there, Sofia cheered her on, And to answer your question, the goal is not to sell them. But if it can help you with your family I could give you a few.

The Exidian teenager seemed frozen in shock for a moment, then taking a step back, Lola rejected the offer, No, no, thank you, teacher, but this isnt necessary, she flustered, My family is wealthy enough. If you want to give them then Shaily and Guerand could really use the money instead!

Sofia continued to chat with Lola while preparing her undeath runes, Shaily and Opal eventually joining them. The break lasted a bit longer than expected, as both teachers worked to prepare a safe underground room for the students to hide in with Pareth and Bookie, but after an hour, everything was ready.

Astelia and Sofia stood in front of the door to the Bosss room.

Oh, Im terminally dumb! I didnt even [Identify] the statues!

It will have to wait until this is done Well, maybe Sir Scribe wont be able to say much, so Better focus on the task at hand.

Time to change my class to [Lumberjack].