10 Reaching the Surface (1/2)
”[Blast!]” Ethan conjured a spell towards a swarm of black spiders coming their way. A powerful explosion shook the dungeon and the spiders were burned to a crisp.
The evacuation were going smoothly and they were near the exit the fifth floor of the dungeon, but the pressure that was pressing down on him were getting stronger.
'Don't tell me this is a full dungeon outbreak. If it is…' Ethan wiped the sweat on his forehead. He has to remain calm in order to lead everyone to the surface.
One of the scouts sent him a report using telepathy, ”Sir, the monsters had been cleared. The passage to the 4th floor is secured.”
”Very well,” Ethan said. ”Secure the perimeter and wait for our arrival.”
”Yes, Sir!” The scout replied.
Ethan made a gesture and the vanguard marched forward to enter the fourth floor. The evacuees were not far behind. Ethan stayed until only the rearguard remained. He gave the fifth floor one last glance before heading towards the fourth floor with the rest of his men.
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A minotaur's head flew in the air as Nick brandished his sword. The battle had been going on for half an hour and he is nearing his limits. He glanced at Arnold and Rayfield who was currently battling the Variant Minotaur.
He was just in time to see the head of the Minotaur Variant getting pummeled by Arnold's 4th level spell [Gilgamesh]. It was a spell that summons a storm of homing stone bolts.
For Arnold to use this spell, it means that he was forced to take drastic measures. The powerful barrage broke the Minotaur Variant's defenses and smashed its head like a watermelon. After making sure that the the monster is really dead, Arnold and Rayfield approached the body to collect the monster core.
Arnold took out the monster core from the Variant's body. Variant cores were highly sought by mages because of their special properties. When these cores were used by expert craftsmen like dwarves or giants, they can make enchanted weapons and equipment that have additional effects.
Rayfield had a complicated look on his face as he watched Arnold retrieve the monster core, ”That's one tough variant.”
Arnold surveyed the battlefield. The monster horde were finally defeated. He breathed a sigh of relief knowing that they didn't suffer any casualties.
There were people who were seriously injured, but their guild members manage to save them in the nick of time.
”Sir, more than thirty people had suffered heavy injuries, fifty people with minor injuries.” The captain of the support team gave his report.
Arnold nodded his head, ”Thank you, please resume your duties.”
”Yes Sir!” The officer left and returned to tending the wounded.
”More than a quarter of our combined forces suffered injuries.” Rayfield said, sighing.
Arnold made some hand seals and used the spell [Impasse] on the passageway leading to the 6th floor of the dungeon. The spell Created a gigantic, near-impassable wall of indescribably hard rock.
Maintaining the spell for a long time will drain him of his mana, so he decided to use some high quality monster core as substitute to maintain it. He also added a defensive talisman on the earth wall to reinforce it's toughness.
”It won't be long before the second wave arrive.” Arnold looked at the members of the Harkon Brigade and the Terra Riders. He can see the exhaustion on their faces, and knew that they were nearing their limit.
”This wall of earth, won't hold them for long,” Arnold said. ”Our new mission is to reach the surface and warn the city of Amaranth of this disaster.”
Rayfield stepped forward and glared at them, ”Until then, none of you bastards are allowed to die. Do I make myself clear?”
”Sir, Yes Sir!” All the adventurers replied in Unison.
”Let's go,” Arnold said.
The Harkon Brigade and the Terra Riders hastened their pace. They all knew that it is just a matter of time before the second wave of monsters break through the Earthen walls behind them.
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Ethan and the Exodus Knights have arrived at the second floor. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief because they are a step closer to the surface. Ethan, on the other hand, was shivering from time to time. The powerful presences he felt coming from the lower floors are giving him goosebumps.
”Hasten the march! We need to hasten the march!” Ethan said to his Vice Captain.