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Chapter 512

He only glanced at the old man in front of him.

Fang Yi then drew his conclusion.

The other party's concerns are nothing more than this.

After you use [Secret Octave] to stack the shield that the opponent holds to attract monsters.

This was already quite difficult.

Normally, you can return to a 'dungeon' where you need to defeat the 'boss' to leave.

The difficulty will increase again due to the additional monsters attracted.
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The man was looking through the parchment containing information about monsters that the old man had brought.

I already know some of the settings for the 'dungeon'.

Unlike ordinary 'dungeons'.

[Elite Dungeon] Dungeons of difficulty level 1 and above.

Some dungeons will contain bosses, which are significantly stronger than ordinary monsters.

There is a lot of information about the [leader].

But the most important one.

The sentence was marked at the beginning in extremely striking blood-red font:

The leader must be the strongest and most unique monster in the dungeon.
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Considering that the team was wiped out after only encountering the [Murloc Swordmaster].

If we take the [Murloc Sword Saint] as a reference point for 'normal mobs'.

In this dungeon, the strongest [boss] will only be more terrifying.

In this situation, then read the 'book'.

Actively add a powerful monster that appears at an unknown time, is extremely difficult to kill, and yields extremely high rewards.

For a typical squad.

And for mercenaries who are not strong enough.

It's almost equivalent to suicide.

Therefore, the other party probably wanted to persuade me to give up reading the "book" to reduce the difficulty.
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as predicted.

The next moment, the old man found a corner where no one would notice him.

He then took the shield down and held it in front of him.

At the same time, the strips of cloth binding the shield were slightly loosened.

She showed the man that strange shield, which he perceived as being only one step away from [Second-Tier Legendary].

The shield has an extremely ethereal and translucent dark green color.

At first glance.

It gives one the illusion of peering into a calm, still sea ahead.

However, when the old man tilted the shield slightly, changing its angle a little.

After placing it under the bright lights cast by the [Guild].

Looking at this shield again.

Another kind of thing has emerged from men.

The shield in front of you is an illusion made up of several shattered mirrors pieced together.

This feeling... it seems somewhat familiar?

Just as the man was searching for the source of this very familiar sense of déjà vu.

The elderly man finished showing off his equipment.

The shield was instantly retracted.

And the shield was wrapped tightly with strips of cloth.

And then she explained to the man.

"The shield in my hand is somewhat special; it provides a powerful boost and can reflect enemy attacks and spells to a certain extent."

"It is a series of equipment called 'Star Calamity' that is crafted from materials such as 'Star Fragments' dropped by unknown monsters in the starry sky."

"But possessing and using this powerful equipment also comes at a price."

The old man shouldered his shield.

His expression became extremely serious.

"Aside from the fact that its owner needs special channels to obtain the [trait], only Love can create it using materials."

"If the person who possesses this equipment enters the 'Dungeon'..."

There is also a certain probability of attracting monsters known as the "Star Calamity".

"Those monsters possess incredibly hard shells and the ability to suspend parts of their bodies in mid-air, making them extremely difficult to kill."

Listening to the old man's description of those monsters.

A notification sound rang in the man's ear.

You have learned of the information regarding the [Star Calamity].

You have become aware of the existence of one of the special equipment series, the "Star Calamity".

Defeating monsters known as the "Star Calamity" to extract materials is one way to obtain materials for forging this series of equipment.

[Warning: This type of monster significantly increases the difficulty of the 'dungeon,' is more difficult to kill, and can easily cause irreversible damage.]
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I listened to the notification sound in my ear.

The man wore a perfectly standard smile.

For ordinary squads and those with insufficient strength.

Facing such a monster is clearly a disaster to be avoided at all costs.

But is my team, Fang Yi's team, just an ordinary team?

Am I, Fang Yi, someone who lacks ability?

[Increasing the difficulty and gaining more rewards—isn't that exactly what I need?]

He was previously struggling with how to maximize his gains.

To accumulate more cards for that inevitable battle.

Now that the opportunity for an extra treat has been presented to him, how could he possibly refuse?

Thinking of this, Fang Yi cleared his throat, preparing to use his persuasive skills to convince the other party who didn't have a high opinion of him.

However, the veteran's next words...

It caught the man off guard.

"Captain, for a squad capable of handling this kind of monster..."

“Actively attracting the [Star Calamity], which can devour monsters in the 'dungeon' and yield high rewards for killing it, is obviously a worthwhile option.”

"But for our team, actively attracting this kind of monster might mean we lose some benefits."
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Looking at the old man with a solemn expression.

A series of question marks appeared in Fang Yi's mind.

I also vaguely realized that I seemed to have some misunderstandings about the hesitation and seriousness that the old man showed.

"You mean?"

The old man solemnly stretched out his finger.

"The dungeon has undergone a change. Now that the monsters have become stronger and fewer, the rewards for killing them are already very high."

"Killing one less monster means a huge sum of money is flying away in front of us."

"And this monster that we attracted will devour these monsters and swallow the coins that originally belonged to us."

The old man seemed quite ordinary.

But it reveals the other party's unparalleled self-confidence.

And the words that have already converted those powerful enemies into money in one's own pocket.

Fang Yi's lips began to twitch slightly.

"So, you're not worried that we won't be able to get out of the dungeon, but rather..."

Hearing the man's words.

The old man looked at Fang Yi with great surprise.

"Young man, why do you have such strange ideas?"

The old man, who was talking, watched people coming and going in the guild.

The mercenary who occasionally glanced at the man with a look of awe.

A response was given as a matter of course.

"The dungeon has undergone an anomaly that we haven't yet discovered: the monsters have become stronger."

"This dungeon is exceptionally difficult."

"We also have two newcomers in our team who are quite capable but lack experience."

The old man pointed to the somewhat blurred medal on his chest.

laughed.

"And then there's me, an experienced retired officer who luckily managed to get a medal."

"Will you continue to contribute to the team and make up for its shortcomings?"

"at the same time."

The old man calmly revealed the source of his confidence.

"Our team leader."

"But that 'legend' who single-handedly turned the tide of the battle."

The old man pointed to the "Pioneer's Certificate" on the man's chest.

He added the last sentence with a smile.

"You should have some confidence in your abilities, young man."

"You have surpassed many, many people and become very strong."

"Your mere presence there is a symbol of victory."

The old man who was speaking looked at the man who did not react.

shrugged.

"Isn't it?"

Fang Yi tilted his head.

He replied with a smile.

"of course."

The old man picked up his shield again.

"So you listened to me talk for so long."

"Would you like to read that 'book,' Captain?"
"We absolutely have to go to the blacksmith's shop to get some help before the mission begins."

"Look."

Fang Yi took a step forward.

He greeted Vaughn, who was coming down from the second floor.

And Ms. Kanroji, who had just joined the guild, made a trip to the sanatorium because of Shinobu Kocho's telepathic message.

"Everyone is here."

"Let's go to the blacksmith's shop."

The old man nodded calmly.

The same swordsman and Miss Kanroji were standing next to him.

A response was given.

"Yes, Captain."
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A few minutes later, at the blacksmith's shop.

Fang Yi had just followed the signs and entered a reception room.

Then, some very harsh words drifted through the air.

"You're Fang Yi?"

"You've really kept me waiting!"

(End of this chapter)