21 Gamers’ Exploration Combat and Simba’s Complaints (1/2)

”We're forming the Spiders' Lair expedition! Those with Short Swords, armor and shield, come forward! Those with three combat skills training sessions and were not harmed by the Spider, come forward! Those without experience will not be considered! Those who are going offline within twelve hours will be excluded!”

At the Dungeon Entrance, NotWearingPants shouted at the top of his voice. Arthur sat cross-legged on the ground while he sharpened his blade. At his side were BurningChestHair, Sakuranomiya Cat Demon and Sylvanas, who were the pioneer explorers. Besides the five of them, there were other gamers who made up the twenty Goblins in the contingent. They gathered and chatted in low voices about various strategies against the Spiders from the forum. They also double-checked their rations that they had bought from Simba.

With NotWearingPants' hollering, more gamers gathered forward. NotWearingPants shouted for ten minutes as he was waiting for the gamers who were finishing their training.

Sherlock noticed the gamers' behavior. As this was not the first exploration of the Spiders' Lair, it was not a concern. Sherlock was just curious if the third exploration would be successful.

The gamers finished forming their expedition group. With NotWearingPants' prompting and strict requirements, all the eligible gamers had reported in for the expedition. Arthur and the rest of the expedition group did not wait any further. The contingent of twenty Goblins set out towards the Spiders' Lair.

Sherlock was at the Dungeon Core Main Hall observing the expedition group via the Dungeon Core. They followed the Dungeon's tunnel towards the Spiders' Lair. Sherlock had published the area map on the official website so they would not get lost. Moreover, there was only a single way to the lair. After walking for an hour, they had almost arrived at the Spiders' Lair.

The gamers had been trained several times by Moroes. They were not very experienced in combat, but they were no longer novices. Most of them had participated in the second expedition that had ended in bloodshed. This time around, they were full of confidence.

Once the gamers arrived at the Spiders' Lair entrance, they did not rush in like their second expedition. Instead, they fanned out and stayed hidden. NotWearingPants went out with his shield and Short Sword. He stood at the entrance and shouted, ”Waaaa!” The nearby Spiders were alarmed, and four Spiders came charging at NotWearingPants.

After baiting the Spiders, he hurried back to the gamers' ambush area. When the Underground Spiders came within range, they hollered and charged out at the Spiders.

The Spiders' intellect was low so they did not detect the ambush. Moreover, it was only Goblins. They were not afraid even if they were outnumbered. The Spiders charged at the gamers.

”Tank1! Start pulling Aggro! Four Spiders are coming!” NotWearingPants ran back to the group while he shouted.

”Two Tanks, pull Aggro. The rest can retreat. Don't go for damage. Spar for a while, then retreat!” Arthur also shouted. The gamer beside him held a shield and charged towards the nearest Spider. He slammed the Short Sword on his shield and shouted to attract the Spider's attention. The Spider lifted its leg to pierce his heart.

As the Spider charged by, Arthur dashed out with lightning speed from the side while holding his shield and a Short Sword. While the Spider was distracted, he slashed the Spider's stomach. Green blood spewed out all over his body. He jumped to one side to avoid more blood stains. The Spider twisted its head, but another gamer attracted its attention by banging his shield and waving his Short Sword menacingly. The Spider was not smart and only reacted to the nearest threat instead of the most dangerous one. The gamers made use of this to control the Spider's aggro. This technique was taught by Moroes.