Chapter 42: The Forgotten Dungeon [2]

Annette and Kamian stood frozen like stone. There I was, standing in front of them, dusting off the dirt that had accumulated on me.

... Why are you here?

Their expressions said it all.

"I was worried because I thought you were seriously injured, but fortunately, you look fine."

"..."

"..."

They stood there with ambiguous expressions, unable to say anything because I was worried and had followed them in.

"Thank you for your concern, senior," Annette expressed her gratitude in a small voice.

But her expression said it all.

So what do we do now?

"Thank you for coming to help. But we thought you would bring rescuers. Now that you've come..."

Kamian had a look on his face that showed he had never expected this.

That would be the case since he probably never imagined I would come chasing him in person. He never would have thought that someone like me would have the sacrificial spirit to go to such lengths.

Perhaps today's events will make him reconsider his evaluation of me.

"I didn't think about that. The moment you guys fell, I instinctively jumped in to save you."

"... I see."

Annette's eyes also showed that she hadn't expected me to be that kind of senior.

Yeah, that'll do. That way, it'll be worth it for me to jump in here.

I chuckled to myself.

"Well, we have to figure out a way to get out of here anyway... Yeah?"

I looked ahead and opened my eyes wide as if I had discovered something. I was acting as if I had done my best. Of course, I was laughing inside.

This is more fun than I thought!

"What is that?" Kamian asked with a puzzled look.

"Well, I guess we'll be able to find out soon."

Kamian and Annette looked at each other, as if asking what on earth I meant. But instead of answering, I pulled out Marcus Bowe.

"Something is coming."

I warned them.

Of course, I didn't really feel anything. How could a slacker like me sense such a thing? I just knew. Now it's time for the nearby monsters to gather as they smell humans.

"What is that?"

Kamian looked completely incredulous this time. Because he probably didn't feel anything. Annette also tilted her head with a puzzled look.

I paid no attention and opened my mouth with a serious expression.

"Put your weapons up quickly! We don't know what's coming!"

I shouted in the most charismatic voice I could muster. But they still stood there blankly, as if they couldn't figure out what was going on.

I could tell they were still inexperienced. If it were mid-game, they would have already sensed the energy and entered a battle stance.

Well, what can I do? If You keep rolling it, it will grow on its own.

"Hurry!"

Their expressions changed as I screamed. I finally felt it. That something was coming.

-Quiieik!

An unknown scream pierced my ears.

"Ugh."

"Hee, eek."

Kamian and Annette belatedly prepared for battle.

Thump thump thump thump!

Soon, heavy footsteps shook the ground. And then—

"Squeak!"

"Squeak!"

Monsters that had appeared from the other side began to charge, roaring.