141 CHAPTER VI -- Dungeon is like an excursion. (1/2)
Here it comes.
Where are we?
When we arrived at our destination, Frank looked around and then asked me a question.
I guess he thought the dungeon was in the city.
And yet, when you're brought to a place surrounded by trees where there's no sign of anyone, let alone buildings, here, you're going to say, 'Where am I? That's right.
This is near the entrance to the mountain dungeon. See, you see the entrance over there?
I dashed out of the forest onto the mountain path and pointed to a hole in the mountain like a tunnel.
”The entrance? So, does that mean there's a dungeon beyond this?
That's right. The last boss is on top of this mountain.
It looks like there's a dungeon in the mountains, and you have to go up the levels in the dungeon.
By the way, the town near the dungeon is located at the foot of the mountain and is quite a big city.
It doesn't sound like it's going to be easy: ......
That's not true. We have a map and we know where the traps are. Besides, the demons in this dungeon are easy for us to defeat.
Don't worry about it. We're not trying to take you to the Devil's Forest.
But it's me and Hermann's first time in the dungeon.
I'm not worried. I've done it before.
And he was eight years old.
Your case is ...... well, all right. So what formation do you want to go in?
Thinking I wasn't going to get through to him, Frank changed the subject with a resigned look on his face .
The formation or ....... Well, there's only one choice.
Hermann in front, me in the middle, and Frank in the back, I guess.
Herman at close range in front, Frank at long range in the back, and I in the middle who can do both.
This is your only shot.
That's true, isn't it?
I understand.
So, let's get on with it.
After the last strategy meeting before the challenge, we walked into the dungeon.
''Mm~. I'm very excited. I wonder what kind of battle awaits us now. ......
I don't know what he looks like because he's in front of me, but I'm sure Hermann's face is nimble .
I can tell just by the sound of his wry voice.
''Don't get your hopes up yet. The demon on the first floor is strong enough to take out anyone.
I didn't want him to be disappointed with me later on, so I nailed it down for now.
'Really? So how many floors do you have to start on for a toothsome demon then?
Maybe the boss. Oh, here he is.
As I was answering Hermann's question, a couple of slimes jumped out at me.
They're so tiny, they don't seem very threatening at all.
They really are slime.
It's slime all the way up to the fifth floor. So, it's more work than combat for the time being.
All you have to do is crush the slime.
If it's too much trouble, you can just walk by.
All right, master! Can I try out the sword my master gave me?
Despite my words, Hermann was having a blast on his own.
There's no need to use a sword with a slime.
Yeah, ......, well, that's okay.
I'm sure Herman will want to use his new sword.
Okay. Okay, let's see how sharp it is!
After saying that, with a swing of the sword, the slimes cracked cleanly in half.
''Huh?''
Well, that's what slime is all about, isn't it?
You'll never be able to test your sword against a slime.
But it seems he felt something.
No. No. I couldn't feel a cut. Really, it was just a swing, and there was no resistance.
Hermann turned around and was extremely excited, and happily showed me his sword.
Ah! Wait! Don't swing your sword at me! That's dangerous!
...... Hey. Leo, what powers does this sword contain?
Seeing my panicked face, a dumbfounded Frank asked me a question .
''Oh, by the way, I didn't tell you yet . Um, ......
Yes, ......, how do I explain this?
＜God's Sword Ralph.
You can telepathic with its owner, but it won't speak to you until the sword recognizes its owner.
It can cut almost anything in this world, and if you really swing it, you can make the slashes fly.
This sword grows as it absorbs the magic and blood of the person it cuts, or as its owner grows.
The shape of the sword changes with each stage of growth, increasing its sharpness, durability and usable ability.
As it matures, it becomes the sword of God in name and in deed.
Automatic repair function
I'm pretty sure it's more awesome than Serena and Elena .
After all, that nameless demon was an excellent material: .......
This sword will be really scary when it matures.
”Hey, Leo!
Hmm? Oh, I'm sorry. Let's see, the more you slay your enemies, the stronger your sword becomes. Also, it's enough to make the slashes fly if you swing really hard.
Yeah, I'm not lying.
Are you sure you're bluffing? Okay. I'll try.
With that, Herman turned his body back to the opposite direction from where we were and raised his sword above his head.
He gathered his energy and then swung his sword down with great gusto.
”Psst!
Hermann swung his sword down, and a sharp slash flew vigorously from the tip of the divine sword .
''Whoa!''
Don!
The sound and impact of this was enough to cause Hermann, who was behind me, to yell out in surprise.
It's no wonder. The wall of the dungeon, which would normally not break down, was cut deep and deep by a slash.
''That's amazing! Now I can attack from a distance too!
Be careful with that normally, okay?
Frank, who was slightly freaked out by the happy Hermann, warned him with a serious look on his face .
Well, just by practicing his bare hands at school, he would deal a huge blow to the Imperial City .
''Ha, yes!''
You should normally use your regular sword in practice. It's the same size and weight.
Okay. I'll only use this sword if I really need it.
Yeah, we'll do that.
So, now that I've finished checking the sword, I'm going to get to the tenth floor boss by the end of the day!
'Can you get there in time for today? No, don't worry about it like this.
Frank turned to Hermann and seemed to agree with my plan.
”Yes, sir. I feel like I can go at all . I can't wait to get upstairs so I can fight someone with more slashing power!
So don't get your hopes up.
All right. All right, I'll look at the map, I'll give you instructions, you two take out any slime that comes your way.