NABC Chapter 324 When the Peaceful and Stable Life Comes to an End
Chapter 324 When the Peaceful and Stable Life Comes to an End
Chapter 324 When the Peaceful and Stable Life Comes to an End
"Alas~"
Upon learning of the terrifying effects of Roy's "Elven Kingship," Lefia was dejected, her long, pointed ears drooping.
The joy I felt from learning about the Wind of Light and Noah's Healing vanished, and I felt increasingly useless.
Seeing this, Liu Xiuqi frowned slightly, pursed her lips, and said softly, "There are countless geniuses in this world. Always comparing yourself with others will only lead to endless internal friction. Being better than yesterday is enough."
Lefia paused for a moment, her face showing a hint of disappointment.
Don't compare yourself to others, compare yourself to yourself! Miss Ryu, is she trying to comfort her? A warm feeling welled up in Lefia's heart and spread throughout her body.
Miss Ryu is indeed cold on the outside but warm on the inside!
Lefia rallied her spirits. Yes, that freakish captain—his leveling speed, special skills, and spells that didn't require chanting—
Who can compare to her? She just needs to feel that she is growing every day!
The Wind of Light, unlike her volley of fire javelins, is a dual-attribute magic of light and wind. Although its power is slightly less, its application range is wider.
Noah's Healing allows her to also function as a therapist.
That being said, due to the special mechanism of the "Spirit Ring," which requires the consumption of two units of magic power simultaneously, she would not normally use summoning magic.
Lefia said earnestly, "Miss Ryu, I understand. I will study even harder from now on!"
"Um!"
Ryu nodded. The students in the school district were well-behaved, obedient, and diligent—advantages that most adventurers lacked. "Don't worry, you won't lack those opportunities in the Astrea Familia."
Ryu could vaguely guess Roy's thoughts about Lefia; he didn't intend to let her become a mage.
They are preparing to train him to be a magic swordsman!
Next, she will teach Lefia melee techniques and parallel chanting, ensuring that she can feel progress (and torture) every day!
At crucial moments, even Cassandra, the healer, has to go up and fight monsters; the Spring Clan of Astrea does not allow such an easy profession as "magician" to exist.
Adventurers are free!
However, within the Astrea Familia, the definition of freedom is different. Freedom means being able to leave the Familia at will, and Roy and the goddess will not stop you. If you choose to stay, then it's not up to you.
If someone has experienced the warm, family-like atmosphere of the Astrea Familia, Roy's overpowered stats and various conveniences, and enjoyed fresh food in the dungeon, and still wants to leave, then they must be out of their mind.
There are countless people lining up outside wanting to join.
After the girls had eaten and drunk their fill, they went into their tents to rest, while Roy kept watch outside alone.
Roy sat by the fire, closing his eyes to rest.
After fighting their way through, even Roy's physical and mental strength were reduced to about 70%.
I'm not at full strength, I'm so panicked!
If other adventurers knew Roy's worries, they would probably roll their eyes. He had fought his way from the 39th floor to here, crossing ten floors where monsters spawned, and had only used up 30% of his stamina.
Apart from him, no other LV.6 adventurer in Orario could do that.
It's important to know that starting from the 40th floor, the floor area is equivalent to the entire Orario. The further down you go, the larger the area becomes, and the stronger the monsters you encounter will be.
It's mainly because it was my first time trying to complete the game.
Even with the information provided by Eina, Roy and his group still encountered quite a few unexpected incidents.
The underground city is also changing, and the intelligence may not be completely accurate. They have reached dead ends at least a dozen times, and there are countless traps that suddenly appear on the so-called "regular routes".
Otherwise, Roy's condition could have been even better.
The group rested on the fiftieth floor for a day.
The fatigue from conquering the thirty-ninth floor to get here has completely disappeared, and everyone's face is full of energy. Only the Astrea Familia can provide such a good resting environment. I wish I could move my home here.
After breakfast, everyone was fully armed and, led by Roy, officially entered the fifty-first floor.
A bright silver stone wall came into view.
The fifty-first floor to the even deeper fifty-seventh floor is a very rare labyrinthine structure. The flat ceilings and walls are constructed of black lead-colored stone, with a metallic luster flowing across the surface, as if it were made of fine steel.
The identical passageways, intricate and complex, connect various cave chambers, making it very easy for people to get lost.
There's no real strategy guide standard.
The guild dares not disclose information about floors 50 and below, fearing that adventurers will feel despair and lose their will to fight. They can only say that those below LV5 should not enter.
Although Daphne, Cassandra, Lefia, and Haruhime were not at LV.5, they were led by two LV.6 adventurers, so it wasn't a big problem.
Of the existing Familias in Orario, only the Loki Familia, Freya Familia, and Ganesha Familia, standing at the pinnacle, have reached this depth. Now—
We need to add another Astrea Spring Clan member!
Bang!Bang!Bang!
The steel-like walls shattered, and a large number of monsters emerged from them. They were enormous and had ferocious faces, including the black rhinoceros-like monster "Lenos", the giant scorpion "Venom Scorpion", and the Thunder Serpent—all with a guaranteed potential ability of at least LV.5.
The frequency with which they appear is even more outrageous!
In the blink of an eye, they filled the entire passage and rushed towards Roy and his group in a mighty torrent.
Roy had to join the battle, multitasking by killing monsters while keeping an eye on the situation of the clan girls, occasionally speaking up to give them instructions.
However, Roy was unfamiliar with this area he had never been to before. At most, he could sense danger through his "intuition" skill and warn the others.
Roar!Roar!Roar!
Several black rhinoceros-like monsters named "Lynos" roared and charged towards Roy, causing the earth to tremble violently under their trampling.
Unlike the Minotaur in the middle layer, these monsters, though lacking intelligence, possess a certain degree of collective combat awareness, are well-organized, and have an imposing presence.
hum!hum!hum!
Roy drew his elven holy sword, sensing the royal blood within him. The slender blade trembled slightly, flashing with a cold light, and became incredibly sharp.
At LV.6, he was just one step away from fully unleashing the holy sword's power.
Even so, its power is still astonishing.
Cutting through iron like mud! Roy moved with the agility of the wind, rushing forward. Just as he was about to collide with the black rhinoceroses, he flipped over, easily dodging their fierce impact. The elven holy sword slashed through, cleaving a wild bull in two, its massive, mountain-like body instantly shattering.
He then ran forward, chasing after the black rhinos and killing them one by one.
Clang!
Magic stone fragments and rhinoceros horns fell to the ground.
Roy had no energy left to pick them up; more monsters surged up like a tide, giving no one a chance to catch their breath. This was the Deep Realm.
The monsters we face are endless and never-ending!
Nearly three hours later, magic was used to temporarily clear the monsters from the passage and damage the walls, causing the dungeon to prioritize wall repairs and preventing the spawning of new monsters. This rule also applies to the deeper levels.
They could still hear deafening roars, indicating that monsters were approaching from afar and wouldn't give them much time to rest.
"Huff! Huff! Huff!"
During the brief break, the girls from the tribe quickly took out food and water to replenish their energy.
Roy took out the map that Eina had given him, a floor plan of the fifty-first floor. The one he had was more complete, left behind by Zeus and Hera's kin.
The 51st floor has many dangerous areas, such as the room where treasure chests are placed. Once entered, it will be sealed off, and then endless monsters will emerge.
Zeus and the Hera-chun tribe, those madmen, fearing it wasn't exciting enough, explored almost every corner, leaving behind an extremely complete map.
Aside from a few truly perilous areas, the Astrea Familia's fighting prowess means they're unlikely to die in most places, as long as they don't do anything reckless.
Roy's gaze was fixed on a certain location on the map, which was also one of their targets for this trip.
The "Cadmus Spring" on the 51st floor!
The value of this spring water is immeasurable. As a material, it can be used to make various elixirs. It is one of the most important materials for the top-grade panacea of the Dean Clan, and they often have to ask the Loki Clan for help to obtain it.
Roy intended to use it to water the World Tree.
Roy said, "Charge!"
The girls of the clan followed closely in Roy's footsteps, slaying the monsters on that floor and rushing toward the location of "Cadmus's Brave Spring".
The maze is dark and makes people lose their sense of direction and time. Roy and his companions can only keep track of time accurately by wearing magic stone watches.
After killing hundreds of monsters and encountering countless traps, five hours passed before Roy and his group finally arrived at a spacious cave.
Gurgle! Gurgle!
At the deepest part of the cave, there was a dragon-head shaped opening embedded in the wall, from which clear spring water flowed. The girls of the tribe were delighted; it perfectly matched the description, and it was their destination.
But they did not rush forward rashly.
There's no such thing as a free lunch, and treasures are always guarded by guardians—this is a law of dungeons, and "Cadmus Spring" is no exception.
It is said that this spring is guarded by a giant dragon named "Kademos," a treasure guardian, LV.6, who is also the strongest monster on the 51st floor, and whose potential power is even greater than that of the floor master "Udeos."
boom!
Roy tossed a firestone into the dimly lit cave. The modified firestone shattered instantly, illuminating the entire room with blinding flames.
Ryu exclaimed, "Roy, it's up there!"
Roy and the girls of the clan looked up abruptly and saw a giant dragon hanging from the ceiling, a typical Western dragon with two legs and a pair of wings, its ferocious vertical pupils staring at them.
They instantly understood the monster's intentions.
If anyone tries to take water from the spring, it will descend from the sky and ambush them at the speed of a level 6 dragon monster, capable of instantly killing an adventurer who is also level 6!
What a treacherous monster!
Roar!
Enraged by being exposed, Cadmos roared and swooped down with lightning speed, tearing at Roy and the others. Over ten meters tall, its gaping maw was as terrifying as an abyss, capable of swallowing an adult elephant whole.
Facing the attack of the LV.6 monster, Daphne showed no fear. She activated her skills and magic, greatly increasing her durability. Her skin seemed to transform into the bark of a laurel tree. She raised her shield and charged forward.
Roy and the others dodged to the sides.
With a deafening roar, the dragon slammed into the shield, the violent impact sending Daphne flying dozens of meters backward before crashing into the wall.
Daphne felt a certain shock to her internal organs, but it was far from being an injury.
Roy said in a deep voice, "Defeat it!"
Liu burst forth, instantly arriving at Cadmos's side, unleashing the Elven Radiance Dragon Staff. Anya appeared on the other side, thrusting her golden spear forward fiercely.
The cold light and golden radiance were aimed directly at the dragon's belly.
At this moment, Cadmos flapped its two wings, creating a gust of wind that forced Ryu and Anya to retreat, and its massive body took to the air.
"Liberated arrows of light, bow of sacred wood, I am a master archer! Block them! Fairy archers! Pierce through, arrows that never miss! Spirit bow, arrows of light!"
Lefia chanted rapidly, a magic circle appeared, and magic power condensed into an arrow that shot out, automatically tracking the target and streaking through the air like a streak of light.
Snapped!
However, Cadmos didn't even bother to glance at the weak arrow. He flapped his wings to knock it away and soared into the sky. Driven by biological instinct, a look of contempt flashed in his eyes as he mocked the humans who could only look up to him.
If it controls the air, it is invincible.
Only magic from mages or ranged attacks such as projectiles and arrows can harm it.
The Loki Familia were able to kill him only because they gained short-range flight abilities through Riveria's magic and Ais's "Wind Spirit Dash".
"snort!"
Roy naturally noticed the arrogance and disdain in the dragon's eyes, and sneered. Before he learned "Residual Light", he would have given the dragon some face, but now, he's really giving you face!
Blood for blood - Lingering Light!
Roy swung his elven holy sword, adding the physical critical damage from the "Overlord" ability, and a sharp, blood-red slash landed on Cadmos from a distance.
A strong sense of crisis washed over him, and the mockery and disdain in Cadmos's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by astonishment. He frantically flapped his wings, trying to dodge, but it was too late. The afterglow strike was incredibly swift, its suddenness and destructive power unparalleled in the world.
boom!
The terrifying crimson slash easily tore through the scales on Cadmos's body, sending fragments flying, mixed with blood, and severing half of its wing.
Fresh blood gushed out like a flood.
"Alas—" Cadmos let out a mournful cry, barely managing to stay aloft in mid-air with its damaged wings, its resentful eyes tinged with fear.
Roy and his group were not about to let it go.
Beat up the drowning dog!
Roy activated the Elven Holy Sword's special effect "Heavenly Burning," drawing on nearby magic power to unleash blazing crimson flames, making the fire strike even more powerful!
This forced Cadmos to flee in a sorry state.
One of the special effects of the Elf Holy Sword is "Giant Slayer," which is invincible against large monsters like this, and the power of each slash is amplified.
The Magic Hammer - Ninefold!
Haruhime delivered magic just in time, and golden light fell on Roy, Ryu, and Anya, granting them an upgrade and an astonishing surge in strength.
Cadmos, who was already no match for Roy and the others working together, was in grave danger and covered in wounds.
"The Wind of Light!"
Liu's afterimage slash was inferior to Roy's, but she was better at "parallel chanting". She slashed while chanting incantations. When the magic was activated, a torrent of emerald green magic power filled everyone's vision.
Countless emerald green orbs bombarded Cadmos, the violent explosions never ceasing.
Daphne and Cassandra seized the opportunity to slash at it a couple of times. Under the combined attack of the crowd, this treacherous treasure guardian met its end, its massive body turning to ashes with a loud "bang".
Roy saw in the teammate interface that Daphne and Cassandra had accomplished their great feat!
Therefore, Chun Ji did not level them up, otherwise the experience points they gained would be halved.
The Astrea Familia is about to welcome two more LV.5 adventurers, and is thriving.
[Successfully hunted the dragon-like monster "Kadmos"! Congratulations on obtaining 180 attribute points and a transmogrification outfit!]
Name: Transformation Robe Level: Epic Special Effect (Transformation): After wearing, you can freely change your appearance and simulate your aura.
Note: Transformed into a deity, divine power cannot be simulated.
Roy was surprised when he saw the system panel pop up. He had actually gotten gold coins, attribute points, and an epic magic item.
He had obtained quite a few of these props.
The phantom mask conceals her identity, and the pseudo-god card simulates Freya's powers, making her invincible.
The Illusionary Robe is used to change one's appearance.
It's only considered decent; it's more versatile than Phantom Mask, but its potential is nowhere near that of a False God card!
It's better than nothing, but it's more likely to end up gathering dust in the warehouse. This is one of the reasons why Roy doesn't often go to the dungeon world to grind monsters. It's not very meaningful. You work hard to kill high-level targets, but the loot you get isn't what you want. The randomness is too strong.
Unlike before, he was once penniless and had no choice but to use whatever came his way.
Now he chooses to do things himself and be self-sufficient!
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Having successfully defeated Cadmos, the spacious cave was now free of other monsters, making it a temporary safe zone, and the girls of the clan relaxed a little.
Roy waved his hand and collected the "Cadmus Spring," filling the remaining space in his spatial ring. He had also consumed a lot of resources along the way.
Unlike the sacred spring of the Great Sacred Tree, these springs are not drinkable and may contain "elderly bacteria," requiring special purification by a healer.
Of course, you should drink when it's an emergency!
Having obtained the "Cadmus Spring," Roy said, "That's enough for now, let's go back!"
"Yay!"
A smile appeared on the faces of the girls from the clan.
Roy and his group began to walk up to the upper floors. There was a reason why they stopped here: the fifty-second floor below was dozens of times more dangerous than this place.
This can be called a new stage.
Similar to the difference between the lower and deeper levels, the number of monsters, traps, and so on will be greatly increased. Levels 52 to 58 are known as the "Dragon's Pot".
At the end of the 58th level of the layer, there is a colossal monster known as the "Cannon Dragon"—the Valgon Dragon—that can launch huge fireballs to snipe adventurers who invade the layer.
The terrifyingly powerful sniper cannon can penetrate the gaps between floors, reaching as far as the 52nd floor.
In other words, adventurers not only have to face monsters and traps on the floors, but also have to deal with the cannon fire from the Valgon Dragons on the lower floors.
That was a true hellish world!
Each cannon shot is enough to kill anyone below LV.5 and severely injure adventurers of LV.5 and LV.6.
With their current combat strength, if they rashly enter the 52nd floor, they will be in great trouble if they encounter the "Valgan Dragon's" bombardment. If they accidentally fall to the 58th floor, then things will get really bad. What was originally a steady and methodical approach to conquering the dungeon will directly turn into an extreme challenge that risks their lives.
Roy planned to wait until Tione and Tiona were free, then bring all the high-level combatants from his clan to break through the Dragon Pot in one go, all the way to the fifty-eighth floor.
That's the front line for conquering the dungeon.
Influenced by him, the Freya Familia and Loki Familia went mad, conquering the dungeon at a faster pace than in the original timeline, and have already reached the fifty-eighth floor.
A strange light flashed deep in Roy's eyes. He remembered that there were many "good things" below the fifty-ninth and sixtieth floors, but so far, neither the Freya Familia nor the Loki Familia had sent out any information.
How strange!
Roy had some doubts, but they would soon be able to conquer the area below the fifty-eighth floor, and then they would see for themselves what was going on.
Practice makes perfect. Following the route they took down, Roy and his group returned to the upper levels without incident. The higher they went, the less pressure they felt.
It took nearly four more days to finally emerge from the underground city, return to the surface, and see the light of day again.
"So comfortable!"
Roy and the clan girl enjoyed the warm sunshine, stretched, and made comfortable sounds.
The adventurers around them looked at Roy and his group with a mixture of shock and confusion. When the others left the dungeon, they were covered in dust and had gloomy eyes, like powder kegs about to explode.
Only Roy and the others looked like they had just returned from a spring outing.
As expected of the clan standing atop the Orario pyramid, the adventurers used this reason to convince themselves.
The first expedition was thwarted by that crazy Freya, and the second expedition encountered Ishtar and the Dark Faction—the recent expeditions were all completed smoothly without any surprises, making Roy sigh that life without that crazy woman causing trouble was so easy and comfortable.
A peaceful and slow-paced life is also nice —
boom!
The group was chatting and laughing as they walked along North Street. Before they had even returned to the Star Garden, a loud noise suddenly interrupted Roy's thoughts.
Roy and the girls from the clan turned to look at another street not far away, where thick smoke was billowing.
Liu Tian's blue eyes flickered. "Roy."
"Okay, let's go take a look!"
Roy said that as a righteous people, they cannot ignore things that could endanger public safety.
Meanwhile, on a street not far away, the owner of the potato ball shop and Kenjiro, who was also an employee, looked helplessly at the newcomer in front of them.
A loli goddess starts a new life, working part-time to make a living.
In less than half a month of working, she opened the eyes of her boss and colleagues. Several times, she mishandled the magic stone ignition device, causing the vendors she worked for to be blown up. Everyone gave her the title of "North Street's Natural Disaster"!
Boss: "What are you planning to do this time?"
"Boss, I'm sorry, I just remembered!" Hestia was so flustered that she had forgotten about her promise to Hades because the things in the lower realm were so interesting.
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