Chapter 423: In the Dungeon

Chapter 423: In the Dungeon

Clear! Mike shouted as soon as he finished slaying the last undead troll in the large hall.

Clear

Clear

Many shouts from the clearing team repeated as they rearranged themself in formation.

All clear! Primous declared as Ann, Theodore and the rest of the team began to look around.

Secure the doors, check the hall for traps, collect the gems, and rest a bit! Theodore quickly gave commands to the guards who hurried to do their duties under the pale blue light that the algae in the stone walls emitted.Rread latest chapters at novelhall.com

Just how long should we keep descending? Octavia asked as she put her bag down and sat on it to rest she looked at the exit door she was 99% sure there was a stair behind like all the ones she had crossed before. This was already the 50th floor! They were practically deep under the volcano mountain.

Stop fucking whining! Ann scolded as she hurried to inspect the murals on the walls and began to draw something in her notebook with quick and precise sketches. This was something every elite dungeon explorer knew must be done. Most of the time these drawings and figures on the dungeons wall contained a lot of useful information.

I am just worried about my kids! Octavia said in a low voice, glancing at Theodore with Envy. Her brother was their mothers spoiled kid. She never scolded him.

I am worried about my kids too! Theodore replied in a genuinely worried tone. But they are already adults, they should manage to survive on their own! he added.

It is just that this place is too treacherous I have never been in a dungeon like this! Octavia said. What with all these drawings of demons on the walls? Werent demonic signs in dungeons bad luck?

They are Ann said absent-mindedly as she began deciphering the symbols on the walls. She was the only one who understood ancient pictographs to some extent thanks to an encounter with a devilishly handsome man who taught her the basics. But the ones though are not about demonic worshiping, but the opposite It seems like they were fighting some demon and the walls contain the records of their victory. The demons seemed to have come from a hole in the sky and the people fought them and won after some great flame appeared in the sky turning them into deities She said, wondering about the pictogram on the mens heads. She was not sure if that was what it meant. Could it mean players? No, the symbol of a player was something else.

Then what turned them into zombies Octavia asked.

No idea, We have to go to the next floor to continue the story, Ann said. But there was something very dangerous locked inside here, as the doors are locked from the outside, and not from the inside! We better be careful!

... Ah mother. There is a boss here Of course, it is dangerous! Octavia said, making a point.

Idiot! No wonder you married that low man with your superficial thoughts! Primous smeared.

What do you mean? What does my husband have to do with this? Octavia flared. Primous always liked to poke at her and her husband! He never liked him!

Stop arguing! And Primous is right The most dangerous thing in dungeons like this is not always the boss Dark and evil things might be sealed somewhere! Ann explained. Didnt Victor encounter something like this a while back? she asked Theodore.

Yes, the players' academy in Vein City found a low-ranking dungeon for the students for their first experience, but some idiot seemed to have triggered a mechanism and released a high-ranking demon inside! Theodore explained to Octavia. It changed the dungeons' ranking immediately!

Oh Your son survived? Octavia asked. She was not really privy to Theodore's family matters. After she left the family, she became an outsider.

Yes! Theodore nodded. He is very gifted!

Seriously, don't believe him! Patrick who finished collecting the gems interjected. That guy just stayed in the back and let the girls fight for him! If it were not for that lass Zoe finding that holy weapon and defeating the demon they would have all died!

... Theodore just glared at Partick. He couldnt argue with that. He read the secret reports The ones the public had no access to.

Escaping danger when many died is also a gift though! Ann said, supporting Victor and making everyone a little shocked as she confirmed their guess. Victor was really grandma's boy!

Exactly! Theodore nodded, making everyone sigh as they carried on with their tasks.

Have you rested enough? Ann said as she stood up after making sure she had inspected the entire mural.

Yes! Everyone nodded.

Lets go to the next floor

I understand Theodore said as he slowly walked toward the door, planning to inspect it for traps, but suddenly.

BANG BANG

Someone began banging on the door from the other side, making Theodore jump back in alert.

Everyone paused what they were doing and prepared their weapons.

Bang

Bang.. Bang. The hits were getting harder and harder It was like how a cheating man would bang on a locked door, wanting to escape before his wife got the shotgun.

Ann gestured to one of the men to take a look

UmHe is a good guy! she nodded. Ever since I saw him, I felt that I should help him When I am with him, I really feel we are a family! she explained. Does that sound strange? she asked, frowning a little.

Not really, George said. He also likes Roy. He read his file, how he worked hard to earn the money to help his mother send his sisters to school and help his sickly little sister. Such a guy deserved to be respected!

Hopefully, when Father returns we can move on with the ritual she sighed.

Yes," George sighed.

How is the situation on the island? Iris asked in a worried tone, noticing George's reaction.

Still no news! he said. The emergency elder hall had been activated per the protocol and they have already taken control. Still, we will have to wait for another 48 hours for them to make an official announcement.

Oh she sighed.

Dont worry, mistress Ann is way more powerful than anyone knows. And there are hidden guardians on the island! Everything will be fine! he said, reassuring her.

I hope so she said.

At the same time, deep in the dungeon

How the hell did you get here? Where are the others who were with you? Ann asked as she inspected the decayed Cyclops' corpse that the guards retrieved from behind the door. It was as if it was made out of solid gold, decaying very hard gold if that made any sense!

Mikes punch shattered its body from the inside, turning it into a goo that seeped from its orifices, yet its outer skin was still intact, a testament to how sturdy it was.

Zed, who calmed down, had already gulped down two water bottles and was ready to talk!

Ah It was all Alices fault! he said, making Mike look at him with very sharp eyes.

What do you mean? Theodore asked in an intimidating tone. He didnt like anyone shifting the blame to his kids.

Ah Well, it all started last night Zed began to explain. We found this temple in the forest

Werent you stationed on the beach? Theodore asked.

Ahh We finished taking care of the monsters early, Alice and Zoe wanted to go deeper Zed explained, pointing out that it was Alices idea.

Oh Theodore said as Octavia glared at him. Continue then, what happened at the temple?

Ah yes It was a strange temple with many murals of strange fox people, but other than that, I didn't notice anything interesting, so we decided to spend the night there as it was safe and Alice wanted to study that place!

And? Ann asked, giving the murals a look and then turning again to face Zed, with a frown.

Ah We had a quick meal then went to sleep Zed explained. I woke up to Alice shouting as the temple shook, then something grabbed me and dragged me into the ground that turned into some kind of a quicksand The next thing I knew was that I was in this strange dungeon.

And that thing started following you after that? Octavia asked.

Ah I explored a little first, calling for Zola and the others I might have alerted it somehow he said. After I encountered it and broke my sword trying to injure it, I started running.

How long have you been escaping from it? Theodore asked.

About 9 to 10 hours

You survived that for three hours? Everyone looked at Zed with suspicious gazes.

Ah! I wasnt running all the time, it seemed to like eating everything in its way, so any other monsters that appeared served as a distraction as I ran away and hid, but it always found me again! he clarified!

I see Ann said.

Maybe we should hurry up! Theodore suggested in a worried tone.

... Ann hesitated. Fine! Since this cyclops had probably already cleared most of the way, we can hasten our descent a bit But never let your guard down she added, giving Zed a glance, before looking at the murals again. Just to make sure...

This entire place was meant as a prison to trap an evil dragon.

The temple that Zed encountered might have been an offerings site. Giving offerings was one of the best ways to empower a seal It could also be something else

No matter what, she needed to go down to check on Zoe and Alice Hopefully, they were fine. Those girls were the future of the family!