28 The Hidarus Challenge Part 1 (1/2)
”Greetings, Dungeon Master Jordan! As you can probably guess, my name is Hidarus and I'm the God in charge of the Dungeons! I heard that you already met Goddess Mera, who just so happens to be my sister! Mera helps me run and maintain the Dungeon Systems across Orune. However, to make sure that our efforts are not wasted, new Dungeons must be tested on their fifth day of operation. Thus, you will now be subjected to the Hidarus Challenge”, Hidarus said.
I quickly got up and sat on the floor. This was the first time that I saw Hidarus but I knew that he was strong just from looking at him. He had black hair and wore an eyepatch over his right eye. His left eye was red and possibly magical, as it had a large, moving magic circle in it. He had the beard that you would expect from a warrior and a body that had just the right amount of muscle. He was currently sitting in a comfortable chair while wearing some type of royal attire. I could tell that he was not only a handsome fellow but a charismatic one. With a personality like that, it's not surprising that he's friends with the Overlord Of Hell.
However, before I got the chance to talk to him, Hidarus recognized some of my companions.
”Is that Vrudius and Helora? How are you guys doing? I haven't seen you guys since the fall of Demon King Quill! If the Holy Hunter didn't end Quill's life with the blessed sword, we might have been able to have his soul present in D2. Not only that but I see that you have recruited one of Apollo's sons. Krotos, The Griffin of Ice wasn't it? You could've already been an S rank if you didn't start a family with Elizabeth. However, your son Bruce seems like he has the potential to be as great as his grandfather”, Hidarus stated casually
”Hidarus. You declared that we will be tested but when will we be subjected to the challenge?”, I said.
”I'm not sure I understand your question, Dungeon Master Jordan. I already told you. The Hidarus challenge begins now. Even at this very moment, the mobs are being teleported, summoned, and directed toward your Dungeon. You have 7 minutes before they make it near the entrance. Please keep in mind that the penalty for failing this challenge is death. As for your companions, they will be subjected to reduced lifespans. Another thing. I'm an impartial God so I will be hitting you with mobs ranging from B+ rank all the way to A+ rank. We are not friends, Dungeon Master. We are acquaintances. Never forget this”, Hidarus stated.
”Wait! Before you go, what's the reward for beating the challenge? Your book doesn't list the rewards!”, I said.
”I would tell you but you have bigger things to worry about. I'll be watching, Master Jordan”, Hidarus smirked.
The hologram transmission ended, as the Dungeon's system alerted us about the beginning of the challenge, as well as the incoming hostiles that were appearing around the grassland. Numerous alerts were popping up left and right:
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[ALERT!]
The Hidarus Challenge Has Begun. Beginning the Assigned Protocol and System Configuration.
Scanning For Potential Hostiles And Warning all Dungeon Mobs...
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[ALERT!]
Multiple Behemoth Class Creatures Have Been Sighted.
[ALERT!]
Multiple A rank Creatures Have Been Detected.
[ALERT!]