29 The Hidarus Challenge Part 2 : Facing A Draconic Valkyrie (1/2)

”It seems that great minds think alike. I surmised that you would be the only other member to choose this position”, Krotos said confidently.

”Hehehe. Of course! My future lover asked me to protect his Dungeon. I'm expecting a nice amount of his vitality when this is over. Slim, muscular, ambitious, and not to mention cute! In some ways, he reminds me of King Quill”, Helora stated.

”Good luck with that. I'm pretty sure Jordan likes Orai and Orai likes Jordan. From what Briggs told me, they've been too busy with the Dungeon to focus on those types of matters”, Krotos said.

”I guess that's fair. I'll deal with it after the challenge. Let's open these doors and see what we're working with”, Helora stated.

As Helora and Krotos opened the Dungeon's doors, they noticed that a large number of hostiles were currently waiting for them. Upon spreading their wings and flying above the Dungeon, they noticed that around 100 total hostiles were spread out around the grassland. The hostiles that immediately caught their eye were the three behemoths making a triangle-like formation around the grassland. Around the same time, Jordan used the Dungeon's communication system to telepathically talk to them both.

”Can you guys hear me? This is my first time using this so I hope you can hear me. Briggs, Bose, and Obsidian are stationed inside Holy Constrictor while Me, Orai, and Vrudius are in the Core Room. It seems that for the time being, you guys are on your own. The Dungeon says that there are 100 hostiles remaining but the average level is A-. Also, the Dungeon is picking up behemoths as tall as 300 feet. Can you confirm this?”, Jordan asked.

”We can confirm, darling!”, Helora said seductively.

”Hey! What do you think you're saying at a time like this? Focus on the challenge, skank!”, Orai said angrily.

”Oh. I didn't know the core was on the same line, Master Jordan. I'll be sure to have a private chat with you later”, Helora said flirtingly.

”We see the three behemoths, Jordan. However, the enemy seems to be waiting for something. How many minutes until the challenge begins?”, Krotos asked.

”We barely have a minute remaining but are they really going to follow it down to the very second? Guess Hidarus really is an Impartial...wait a minute. It says a high-profile target was just added. Do you see anything strange on the battlefield?”, Jordan asked.

”Would a large Dragon count as strange?”, Helora asked.

From above the grassland, Krotos and Helora were able to see the large but not giant Dragon arrive on the battlefield by the use of a magic circle at the top of the mountain. As it flew out of the circle, it reached towards the sky until it transformed in front of Krotos and Helora. It then took a female form similar to Helora, with Dragon wings, horns, and tail on an overly attractive female form. Helora was able to identify the high-profile target.

”Jordan. It looks like we have one of Hidarus's Draconic Valkyries leading the assault on the Dungeon. Judging from her armor set, it looks to be a Junior Valkyrie. Most likely an A rank”, Helora said.

The Valkyrie seemingly teleported in front of them before appearing behind Krotos and Helora.

”Hello! My name is Hedra and I'll be the challenger for your Dungeon today! We have 30 seconds remaining so we can still act friendly for the time being! You guys look pretty strong! I'm impressed!”, Hedra beamed.

”Is this really one of Hidarus's Valkyries? She seems a little too nice”, Krotos said.

”Don't be fooled, Griffin. Valkyries may appear attractive and pure on the outside but they're enlisted by Hidarus for a reason. Draconic Valkyries are sadistic and dangerous beings but at least they're not Hidarian Valkyries. Those S+ Valkyries can kill Gods if they wanted to. Just thinking about them makes me sick.

”One day, I'll join the Hidarian Valkyries and work alongside our God but I have to prove myself to Father Hidarus. I think destroying this Dungeon and cutting off your heads will do the trick. You guys seem pretty strong despite having such a young Dungeon! I was surprised he sent me to such a young Dungeon but I think I can get a promotion from this. Do you want a quick death or a heroic death? I'm nice enough to hear your final words, you know?”, Hedra smirked.

”You must feel pretty damn confident to say that shit in front of us. How about we both serious and kill each other? All this talking but not enough action. Won't be the first time I faced a Valkyrie”, Helora smiled.

”I would love to send you straight to the Overlord Of Hell but Hidarus put certain rules for this challenge. You'll have to take out one of my Behemoths before you're allowed to attack me. I'm also not allowed to attack you until you do so. I mean, why should I waste my time on members who can't kill a behemoth? Let alone 3 A+ Behemoths attacking at the same time”, Hedra said arrogantly.

Upon the expiration of the time, a loud War Horn could be heard from below. It seemed that the challenge had begun.

”Well, that's my signal. You know how it is. I have to do what Valkyries do best. Enjoy the behemoths!”, Hedra said.