61 Chapter 55 ~ Rakuri’s Expedition: A Certain Dungeon Second Layer (2/2)
They know that if Rakuri goes down, they soon will join her to the Temple of Gathering.
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[Details]
- Enemy defeated: 25
- EXP gained: 34.800
- (Bonus) EXP gained: 34.800
[Loot obtained]
- Spider Legs x12
- Petty Spider Core x5
- Lesser Spider Core x2
- (Bonus) Spider Legs x12
- (Bonus) Petty Spider Core x5
- (Bonus) Lesser Spider Core x7
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The party went back after the battle ended. There is nothing but piles of bones in that area.
Also, there is one thing they regretted not to bring with them to this dungeon. And that is a torch. When exploring ruins and such, relying on a magic spell is better, but for the most part… a torch is pretty much essential since it's not just being used to light up the area.
According to Rakuri, it can also keep the enemies at bay.
Since the trio has come here before, she thought they already knew, but it turns out, they don't.
A useful tip is always appreciated.
They soon entered the second layer and fought many more battles with the spiders, unlike before, these things are larger in size and have the ability to create a stronger web that is immune to low-level flames, the one that Rakuri has.
But that doesn't matter, because she doesn't need that to kill them.
*BAM *BAM *BAM
Repeatedly pounding her staff at the Albino's head, right on its eyes. Rakuri keeps doing that to keep the Albino staggered and unable to recover for it to use its ability to let out a venom.
Grandma stared at her blankly, ”D-Damn. She's really different than most pros I met.”
He used to have many friends in the higher league in another game, and most of them are professionals. And this is truly the first time he sees a pro that is… like that.
*BAM *BAM *BAKS
One of her hits went critical and it kills the Albino right away, there are three left and they scattered around the open space.
Unlike the albino from before, this one can summon more of smaller spiders to fight for them instead. They don't have the same venomous fangs as the ones before however.
”Suburbian! Take Grandma with us.”
Fortress nodded and lifted Grandma right away. This is why they regretted not bringing a torch, they can't see clearly inside.
”Give me your staff.”
”Eh? W-Wait, NOOOooooo…”
Rakuri snatched it away from him and then continue to bring havoc to the spider's home.
Grandma's staff is a real staff with the bonuses of increased Potency and Efficiency of a spell. Even if it's called a priest staff, it'll still add up to her potency as long as she meets the requirement to wield it.
*Bwoooosh*
Because of it, her flames have become even stronger and thicker.
[Standard Priest Staff] Attack Rating: 8 / Physical Damage: Very Low / Magic Damage: None / Ability Potency: +1 / Spell Efficiency: 15% / Type: Staff / Rarity: Common / Requirement: None
She cloaked herself in flame and coated the staff in it. Fiercely, and rapidly sliding using her Earth magic. Just like a flame thrower, she burns the pest to dust.
…
”Here.”
”…” staring at his staff blankly as Rakuri handing it over to him.
Rakuri returned his staff fully coated in the blood of spiders. He didn't even recognize that it was his staff. ”Ugh, what did she do to you.”
Fortress cleared up the area and rested his back on the rock. They're all exhausted.
Rakuri is still able to fight again, but it will be risky, and so she decided that the group rest for a bit. In a dungeon, the boss will spawn back the monster defeated inside after a few hours. And for the same team that comes first inside the dungeon after they beat the boss, the monster inside will have a level upgrade and a slight buff to their abilities.
Since this is their first time, the monsters inside are at the starter level enemies.
”Have you been a solo all this time, Rakuri-san?” asked Kucing.
”No, I had a party.”
”Really? They must be very lucky to have you.”
Rakuri chuckled, ”It's me who is lucky to have them.”
”Oh-oh?”
Rakuri sat down and join them in a circle, ”Not to brag or anything, I might be the strongest in that party. But that doesn't mean I'm the best in there.”
”Ehh, really? How so? I mean, you're pretty much yoloing this dungeon. I couldn't think the possibility there's someone better than you at this, Rakuri-san.”
”You flatter me.” Rakuri formed a slight warm smile, ”But yeah, there's this templar. I doubt I need to explain the abilities, but… she's better than me when it comes to fighting.”
”… and there is also this Necromancer girl. She's a genius.”
”A templar and necromancer? And, you're a mage, right? That's quite an odd combination.”
”Yeah, but it works. Can't wait to meet them again.”
”Eh? Are they-”
”Hm? No, no. They're still playing, it's just that... they're on a break, I think.”
”A... break, huh. I see.”
The party's mood light up, they're thinking the same thing. There are other Rakuri out there that is even better than the one in front of them, they couldn't believe it. And still can't, not until they see it themselves. However, they can't help but get excited to meet them.
They went to chatter together for some time, sharing how it went down about their life… the life they have in the second earth. Rakuri listened to them, seeing how passionate they are. They want to get better, not just stronger, they want to live the life they wanted.
Here.
In Ekolia.