25 CHAPTER XI -- EXPLAIN DUNGEON (2/2)

''That would allow Leo-kun to change his mind naturally in the future .

I guess so. I'm sorry to interrupt you, Leo.

No, no, no, no, no. So that's the boss of the 45th floor, but it was a wyvern.

The wyvern was a bit trickier, but it was easier than I thought it would be.

''This is another big one: ....

''Next, on the 46-50th floor, the demons other than the bosses that had come out before came out at a higher level.

That's a bit of a raspy feeling~

Yes. And the boss on the 50th floor was a demon named Mad Demon.

That's probably a demon monster. Maybe it's a rare boss too.

'Yeah, that's right: .... Then they should be that strong: ....

I think it's crazy how strong the Mad Demon is.

Can you tell me more about this Mad Demon?

Okay. First of all, the way the daemons fought was to use dark magic to distract them in the dark and kill them by surprise.

I really didn't know what to do with it.

So how'd you beat it?

'Grandpa protected me from the demon's attacks while he used his limit breakthrough, while I, invisible to him, built an item and used it to defeat him.

''You used a breakthrough, Dad... ....,''

Uncle muttered in a whisper.

'What's the point of using a breakthrough? Damien.

It's a double-edged sword. You can use it to make yourself 10 times stronger, but it will take damage while you're using it. That was within the realm of possibility when I was younger, but at that age, it's a bit too much ....

Yeah, I see.

'Uncle was right, I was able to defeat the daemons, but I couldn't save my grandpa: .....

'I don't care about that anymore! So let's move on to the next explanation.

''Yes. Then after we defeated it, we went on and found ourselves in a room with a magic circle.

So that's the goal at last: .....

That's what I thought, too. But when I entered the room, an announcement was made and I knew there was more to come beyond the magic circle.

'I see. ..... So that's it?

Yes,

That must have been hard work. After the brave man's funeral, you'll be rewarded with an emperor's reward, so enjoy it.

Reward or .....

'About that: ..... I haven't crashed any dungeons and I don't deserve it.

'No, if I don't give it to you here, the adventurers won't try the dungeons and we'll have another disaster.

Will adventurers stop trying?

What do you mean?

Adventurers, like Damien, challenge dungeons because they dream of being rewarded by the emperor for completing them. Only this time, if Leo-kun refuses .....

I see. But if you refuse this time, they will think you might not get the reward for completing the dungeon?

That's what I mean.

In that case, I'd appreciate it.

And there's no point in saying no now.

”Also, ..... I need to ask Leo one favor...

the emperor said apologetically.

What do you want me to do for you?

What is it?