I love time travel the most!

Descend from the abyss!

—Explo...?!

Before Kobayashi could finish chanting the [Explosion Magic] spell, Ota's muscles bulged, and he instantly destroyed all the threads binding his body.

The spell was immediately swallowed back down.

Because it's no use anymore.

The [Explosion Magic] is powerful, but it requires a long incantation. So when Ota broke free of his restraints, Kobayashi knew he had no chance of winning.

When I get back, I'll chug down my skill point potions and make sure to raise [Explosion Magic] to the same level as Huihui's, at least to the point where it can be cast instantly!

Kobayashi secretly made up his mind.

However, the battle at hand is not over yet.

Ota was still waiting for him.

Silently, Kobayashi let five silk threads hang down from her right hand, preparing to make one last struggle to see if she could make some changes with the silk threads.

However, Otta then showed him what it meant to overcome skill with force.

No matter how complex, precise, or ingenious Kobayashi's moves were, Ota simply used his superior physical abilities and the greatsword in his hand to neutralize all the attacks.

The pigmen in front of him were like a towering mountain, completely out of Kobayashi's reach.

Not long after.

Ota left, leaving behind a pigman... no, it was Xiaolin who got his head beaten up like a pig.

hiss--

"It hurts!"

Kobayashi, covering his cheek, couldn't help but let out a soft cry of pain.

As if to make him realize his own weaknesses, Ota deliberately targeted his sensitive vulnerabilities, causing Kobayashi great suffering.

In DanMachi, increasing proficiency isn't just about fighting monsters; fighting strong opponents also increases proficiency, meaning it's the effect of training.

He benefited greatly from his battle with Ota.

It's obvious that my proficiency has increased a lot, and maybe I'll even advance to the next level after a few more tries!

Is this what it feels like to be carried by a pro?

Loved it!

Lin, his face bruised and swollen, lay on the ground, his right hand covering his forehead, unable to suppress a laugh: "Haha, hahaha, hahaha..."

"Lord Kobayashi, have you been beaten senseless?"

"Uh……"

His own waiter was still as sharp-tongued as ever.

Seeing Kobayashi's miserable state, Liu Zi couldn't help but ask, "Lord Kobayashi, why did you signal with your eyes not to let me make a move? If I did, that pig would definitely be made into pork chops."

She was using her sharp tongue to express her concern for Kobayashi.

However, if a level 7 adventurer were made into pork chops, it would definitely taste delicious.

Kobayashi couldn't help but think that.

“It’s a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding.” Kobayashi shook his head and said, “Ota is obviously here to teach me how to fight. He has no ill intentions towards me, so there’s no need to be so hostile towards him.”

the most important is!

Ota may have received instructions from the goddess!

Although I don't know what Freya wants to do, it's better to go along with her wishes, since it will be of great benefit to me anyway.

Could it be that the goddess of beauty is trying to use herself as a trial, a stepping stone for Bell?

…I don’t think so.

At this moment, Liu Zi pointed to the floor master in the center of the room and asked, "Lord Kobayashi, what should we do about this?"

It turns out that Ota didn't take the magic stones and materials that Goliath dropped with him when he left; he just left them like trash without even looking at them.

This is a good deal for Xiaolin.

The magic stone, nearly knee-high, and the materials dropped by the level 1 boss are all very valuable items.

Kobayashi waved his hand dismissively: "Take them all with you!"

Even so, the two of them alone could not possibly take these things away, especially since Kobayashi was still sore all over and unable to move.

Why is it physical recovery rather than injury recovery?

Kobayashi couldn't help but sigh.

It seems we'll have to rest here for a while.

"Ryuu, my body is so sore, come help me up." Kobayashi, lying on the ground, stretched out his hands to Ryuu, making a hugging motion like a baby.

Just then, a voice suddenly came from the entrance on the 18th floor below: "In that case, do you want us to help you?"

Following the sound, Kobayashi turned his head to look.

He saw a group of people and a flag.

A flag with a clown image printed on it.

Chapter 216 Monster Feast

--clown.

In the labyrinth city of Orario, there is only one familia that can use the clown symbol as a flag: the Loki Familia, one of the two strongest in the labyrinth city.

Below the flag stood a group of imposing figures.

They were led by three people: the dwarves, the elves, and the little people, forming a constellation around the moon. And the person who had just shown kindness to Kobayashi was one of the dwarves.

Have they just returned from an expedition?

They were surrounded by the distinct aura of the underground city, and given the size of their group, they were clearly an expedition team.

The little man holding the spear smiled and introduced himself: "Hello, my name is Finn."

"..." Kobayashi did not speak.

Bert, the werewolf following Finn, flicked his tail and said unhappily, "I said, isn't this completely putting us on guard? Don't waste your time, let's get going, I've had enough of the dungeon."

"Huh?! You dare to contradict the leader? Believe me or not, I'll beat you up!" Amazon sister Thione looked at the werewolf Bert with impatience.

"Are you trying to cause trouble, you stupid Amazon!"

"What did you say?!"

One is a frightening-looking werewolf with a foul mouth, and the other is an Amazon who becomes easily agitated whenever Finn is involved. Despite being fellow members of their own clan, they argue over such a trivial matter, leaving their companions behind wanting to mediate but unsure how.

“Bert, Tione”.

Finn slammed his spear into the ground, causing the two furious men, forehead to forehead, to separate immediately after a groan.

These two are really something.

Arguing within the Loki Familia can be tolerated, but such behavior in the eyes of outsiders truly goes against the standards of the Loki Familia.

However, this little man with the title of "Hero" is not like a brainless fool who pushes the blame onto Kobayashi. It's not only because he is reasonable, but also because his own family members do have personality flaws and are complete problem children.

Finn looked at Kobayashi and said, "How about it? If you need help, we can lend a hand. Also, if you feel bad about it, you can pay some Fari as a reward."

He certainly doesn't lack money.

This was just to allay Xiaolin's concerns, since her actions just now made it hard not to suspect that she had other bad intentions.

"If that's the case, then there's no problem."

Kobayashi immediately accepted.

Seeing this, the werewolf Bert couldn't help but say rudely, "What, you're not afraid of us now?"

"Heh. If even the renowned Loki Familia has to resort to robbery to make a living, then they might as well leave Labyrinth City as soon as possible and find another way to survive." Kobayashi subtly mocked him.

The implication is that their actions were no different from those of people with ulterior motives.

"Tsk."

Bert the werewolf turned his head away and clicked his tongue in annoyance, it was unclear whether he understood or not. However, given his intelligence, it was highly likely that he didn't understand.

Finn showed no displeasure, even after being subtly provoked by Kobayashi. He turned to look at an unremarkable man behind him and said:

"Raul, you take him."

"Okay, okay!"

The human adventurer named Raul was clearly surprised that Finn would entrust him with the task. After a brief moment of surprise, he quickly agreed and stepped forward to help Kobayashi, who was lying on the ground, up.

The dwarf Ares and the elf Riveria, who were watching this scene, frowned slightly and subconsciously asked the leader of the Loki Familia.

"Finn."

"Why do you do this?"

Both of them were members of the clan's expeditionary force, and also two of the three elder members, so they naturally understood that they had to obey the orders of their leader Finn at all times during the expedition.

But now that the expedition is over and we're returning, and Finn's actions are very unlike his usual style, that's why I couldn't help but ask.

"Because he may have connections with Otto."

“…What?” X2

The two were slightly taken aback when they heard what the commander said.

Finn, watching Kobayashi's retreating figure, said, "Just now, I sensed Ota's presence. Although it was only for a moment, there is no doubt that he was indeed on the 17th floor."

"You felt it too?"

"So it wasn't just an illusion after all?"

The dwarf Ares and the elf Riveria looked at each other, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

Finn continued, "Look at that Goliath. It was cut in two by a single stroke of the greatsword, without any other wounds. And this man (Kobayashi) is clearly not strong enough to defeat Goliath in one move. Combined with the aura I sensed in that instant, it's obvious that Ota made the move. But why? The Ota I know... no, the people of the Freya Familia aren't that kind. So, don't you find that strange?"