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Chapter 264
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Chapter 264 – The Favorite Underground
Day two in the Quoitz Dragon Burial Mountains.
After moderately increasing my Shockwave and Wind Resistance skills, which allow me to rapidly improve my skill level on the ground, I explored the underground area.
After entering the cave through the large opening near the entrance, I followed the long slope leading underground. Beyond the point where faint sunlight still reached, I found a water source.
If you bypass the side, it appears to continue inward further. However, the area ahead is shrouded in darkness. Near the boundary with the water source, I saw several groups of hunters engaged in combat with monsters.
Several other figures were visible near the walls.
―Night Vision―
(Hmm, so this is what they call waiting in line?)
With a level 7 skill, the colors became richer, and I could see them in a slightly clearer tone than just sepia.
That’s why I was able to notice a familiar face in the crowd.
“Oh, Grom-san!”
“Huh? Could that be Loki?”
“Yeah, it’s a little dark and hard to see. Light!”
In darkness like this, the color of magical power isn’t a problem.
With that thought, I conjured a glowing orb above my head, illuminating the people waiting in line.
Some people asked, “How’d you do that!?” But that wasn’t the point, so I just smiled wryly and ignored them.
“You finally made it here!”
Ouch! It hurts when someone slaps me on the shoulder like that.
“Yeah, I’ve been here since yesterday. I was planning to explore the underground today to see what it’s like.”
“E-explore… Wandering around here alone? You’re still the same as ever.”
“Hahaha… Your weapon is different from the last time I saw you!”
“Fufu, thanks to you.”
The colors in the cave are a bit off, but I saw a large one-handed sword with a different shape than the one I saw before.
The blade is quite thick, giving the impression that it’s more for defense than offense.
Judging by the amount of material used, it must have cost a fortune. My limited knowledge makes me think about things I shouldn’t.
“The thickness is amazing. It feels like a defensive weapon rather than an offensive one.”
“I’m a tank, so a weapon has to be able to defend in a pinch, or it’s useless.”
“Hey, Grom, introduce us too. Is this the flying savior you were talking about?”
“Yeah, he’s the one who saved my life. Loki, these are my party members. We’ve been together for nearly fifteen years.”
When I looked over, I saw a man in his mid-30s, similar to Grom-san, a mysterious bear beastman, and two women who bowed slightly in greeting. I followed suit and bowed deeper.
They seem polite and not like bad people, so I feel a little relieved.
Still, what an unusual party composition:
Two people had big hammers, one had a spear, and one had a staff.
Except for Grom-san, everyone else’s armor was minimal, which could be interpreted as a sign of abandoning defense.
They must have noticed me looking at them.
The bear-like beastman, whose age was unknown, thanked me for saving Grom-san and taught me how to hunt in this area.
Contrary to his intimidating appearance, he seemed like a talkative old man.
Dragon blood is valuable, and its value varies greatly, so it is recommended to crush it rather than cut it.
Except for pure tanks, everyone else should wear light armor to maintain mobility in water combat.
The firsthand accounts of those currently active are invaluable when it comes to the dangers of the multiple holes, the simplicity of the underground structure, and other minor details.
Other people provided additional explanations as well, so they must be quite experienced.
When it was Grom-san and his party’s turn, I thanked them again and floated away.
Grom-san and his companions were adults who understood.
That’s why they only gave me advice.
The basics of hunting are different, so it can’t be helped.
As a token of my gratitude, I chanted Encouragement.
“Well, I’ll explore further inside, too! Good luck! Thank you so much!”
“Yeah! Don’t do anything crazy like you used to. Let’s go out to dinner sometime!”
If we meet again, I’ll do what I can to repay everyone in some small way.
With that thought in mind, I flew into the darkness ahead.
(Haha, there they are!)
Once I crossed the underground lake, I found that the depths were a paradise for monsters.
Amidst the faint light filtering through the ceiling’s gaps, I slowly made my way across the land, slaying Querebre, the four-legged, bluish dragons, as I found them.
If I want to take down a lot of them without using magic, this is my only option.
Even if the exchange rate drops, I can make up for it with “speed” and “numbers.”
Besides,
‘You have acquired Terrain Resistance Lv1!’
“Hahahaha!”
I can’t wait to gain more experience points for this interesting skill!
Its true nature is unclear, but it’s classified as a passive skill. Strangely enough, even A-rank monsters only possess it at level 1.
This skill feels rare, and I think it’ll be useful in a variety of situations.
“Come on, come closer.”
As I throw stones into the lake, I swing the severed head of the Querebre toward the underground lake.
Splash, splash, splash…
Drawn by the scent of blood, several Mizuchi—monsters that resemble giant salamanders but are more snake-like—emerge from the underground hole.
My seniors had warned me earlier to be careful because these monsters are highly sensitive to sound and blood.
I slashed at them from the air, slashing repeatedly.
The water is freezing cold.
I avoid touching the water as much as possible and refrain from wasting magic. I repeatedly slash and store until the monsters in my field of vision are gone. Then, I move on to the next area.
Just as I hear voices that must be other hunters coming from the depths, I finally spot what I’m looking for in front of me.
Even with my Night Vision, I couldn’t see the bottom of the darkness—a deep underground valley.
(Well, what will happen now?)
As if drawn in, I dove into the depths of the valley.
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