Vol 9 Chapter 165 (1/2)

Chapter 165: Broad versus Lionel

Translator: Tseirp

As I was the first to wake up, I began making breakfast for everyone just like yesterday.

Yesterday, after we conquered the 30th floor, the 5 of us excluding s.h.i.+sho and Lionel did Taijutsu training they referred to as mock battles.

In actual fact, we had to evade the Spirit Magic cast by Lydia from outside and while the remaining 4 people could grab one another, we could not grab hold for more than 3 seconds and it was something like a game of tag with irregular aikido rules.

The rule was to not resist the opponent but to move in the direction you are pulled towards so as to break the balance of the opponent but you had to evade the other 4 catchers while also evading the magic thrown from outside so it was an exercise that really tests your concentration towards the opponent’s movements and the magical power from outside as you have to react accordingly to them. (TL: Omg I have a headache imagining how it’s supposed to go and I’m still not 100% sure I’m imagining it correctly)

But even when I was. .h.i.t with the Spirit Magic or thrown using Taijutsu, it didn’t hurt at all so it felt interesting like I had returned to my childhood.

Although, after that, we had mock battles with s.h.i.+sho and Lionel yesterday and apart from the 2 of them, we all ended up like corpses and I had to heal everyone with 「High Heal」 …

After breakfast, we advanced to the 40th floor but there were traps that I could not disarm so I had to leave it to s.h.i.+sho and Kefin.

We still kept vigilance but as expected, not a single monster appeared even until we reached the 40th-floor boss room.

s.h.i.+sho was the one who opened to door to the 40th-floor boss room.

“It probably doesn’t matter who opens the door. Since our aim is to level up by defeating monsters here for a while and firmly continue training.”

He said only that and quickly entered.

Since he mentioned that we might not be able to leave from the 50th floor and that we’ll be battling here to level up, does that mean I’ll finally be able to see the battle between the 2 of them?

I was slightly excited just from thinking about it.

The 40th-floor boss was a feathered monster with lion, goat and snake heads.

According to lore, Chimeras are capable of spitting breath attacks, they will scratch and bite when in close quarters but it seems like they also fly in midair.

If I have to choose, a Gryphon or Wyvern would probably be easier to fight …

For now, I activated 「Area Barrier」 on everyone and waited for s.h.i.+sho’s words … oops, he’s already charging over.

As expected, it seems like he thinks that it’s best if everyone approach it this time so while expanding my field of vision, I was standing by ready to cast healing magic anytime.

To be safe, so that it would be fine even if I get poisoned, the remaining magic bag was now being carried on Lydia’s shoulder.

I felt that it would not be effective on me but the snake possessed poison, the goat released lightning and the lion spat out flame breaths.

But within this constrained s.p.a.ce of an estimated 30 meter squared area, it was more disadvantageous for the Chimera than for us.

Since it would receive all our combined attacks once it stops its attack.

Although I could not make any moves since I didn’t know how s.h.i.+sho was planning to fight …

As I was thinking, s.h.i.+sho once again threw a flash bomb from his chest pocket towards the Chimera and instantly closed in and beheaded the goat head w

ith a flash.

“「Recover」”

I immediately cast magic on s.h.i.+sho.

Because I saw the tail with a poisonous snakehead bite him the instant the flash went off as though it had no effect on it.

Nevertheless, I wonder where did he obtain those flash bombs from … it’s convenient so I want them too.

When I vaguely checked the combat situation, Lionel had swung his Flaming Greatsword and released a ball of flame.

Using flame on an opponent that spits out flames?

Despite my doubts, Lionel released a high-speed ball of flame towards the lion head which directly swallowed it and just as it was about to spit out a flame breath, s.h.i.+sho appeared behind it and beheaded it, causing the head to explode when it fell off.

Lionel released the ball of flame just to grab the lion’s attention and s.h.i.+sho used that opportunity to behead the lion.

That perfect cooperation gave people the impression that they’ve been working as partners for many years.

There was a small explosion when the lion’s head fell down so I activated 「High Heal」 on s.h.i.+sho just to be safe as he stopped his attacks and returned to us when the Chimera was left in the state of having only its snakehead tail left.

“I overdid it a little but show me how you all defeat the flying poisonous snake.”

“Okay. Let’s go, everyone.”

The feeling of chagrin welled up but it was probably a strong monster that was capable of instantaneously killing any of us at our current ability so we focused on just defeating the poisonous snake.

“Even if you level up and your physical ability rises, it would be meaningless if you can’t utilize it. Also, through the countless fights, search for the monster’s weak points.”

“””””Yes!”””””

Our feelings stirred as if we had received smacks on our back from s.h.i.+sho and Lionel.

When I was resting after we had repeated several battles, I tried asking s.h.i.+sho a question.

“s.h.i.+sho, the rank of the monsters in this labyrinth surpa.s.s the ones I’ve encountered in labyrinths I’ve dived into in the past by far but do you know any reason why that is the case?”

” … That’s because of Lionel and me.”

“What do you mean?”

“The monsters that appear in this labyrinth apparently change according to level. That’s why strong monsters appear when Lionel and I open the door but low-rank monsters appear when Luciel open the door?”

” … Wasn’t it said to be random?”

“That is true too. While monsters that you can easily defeat may appear, the reverse may naturally occur too.”

Undead-type … even if the Dullahan is an exception, that does seem to be the case.

“So the goal is to level up by fighting monsters, raise our status and learn to fully utilize them by training?”

“You’re so inflexible Luciel. When your status rises, you should be able to grasp my movements. Continue to feel with your magical power and presence perception as much as possible. You will definitely become stronger than me.”

s.h.i.+sho said with a laugh but those were eyes purely used to watch over the growth of a disciple.