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Seeing that Kobayashi was consciously distancing himself, Hill's expression darkened, as if he was about to cry. Meanwhile, the other shop assistants and maids, seeing their most popular boy being bullied, raised their rags, brooms, dish brushes, and other items, glaring angrily at him.

It seems that Hill has completely captivated all the maids in the tavern, and every move she makes is drawing their attention.

"Hill, you scared Mr. Kobayashi."

Instead, it was the Elf Liu who came to the rescue.

It's not that elves are naturally immune to charm, but rather that Ryuki herself has a high level of mental resistance. After all, before becoming a tavern maid, she was a level 4 adventurer active on the front lines.

"As for what to do, Mr. Kobayashi has already explained it very clearly. The only thing to pay attention to is the choice of monster."

"The monster's choice?"

"That's right. Some adventurers consider the [Great Achievement] a very difficult trial. It is indeed difficult, but if you choose the right monster, you may be able to overcome it successfully."

Ryu shared her experience with Kobayashi.

In the labyrinth city, 80% of adventurers are unable to advance to LV2. While the inability to raise their proficiency to D is partly the reason, the main reason is that adventurers are unable to venture out and break through their own limits to achieve [great feats].

Simply because it would be life-threatening.

"It's alright, I believe Mr. Kobayashi will be able to overcome this!"

Hill had a lot of confidence in Kobayashi.

She even offered words of encouragement faster than Anya, Kobayashi's adopted sister.

Anya quickly chimed in, "That's right, meow! Anya believes it too, meow! Big brother's words will definitely help us overcome this, meow!"

Because her experience was very cruel.

The cat-eared girl, who had previously been forced to become stronger, really didn't know how to pass on her experience.

Normally, a Level 1 adventurer only needs to defeat one Level 2 monster, such as a Minotaur, Silverback, or Cerberus. But Kobayashi can easily kill dozens of Minotaurs now, so he can't earn any "Great Achievements" that can be recorded as qualifications.

Incidentally, the fact that Kobayashi was able to defeat a level 2 monster at level 1 was spread by the Loki Familia.

However, the maids in the tavern were very understanding and kept his secret.

Hill instinctively said, "Does that mean we have to go to the middle level?"

"But this increases the danger."

Ryu's voice carried a hint of worry.

Floors 19 through 24 are known as the Great Tree Maze. These floors contain numerous unexplored areas and a wide variety of insect-type monsters, as well as monsters capable of causing poison and others with base potential exceeding that of the Minotaur. Even in multiplayer parties, it is difficult for a level 2 adventurer to explore this area alone, and even level 3 adventurers would find it challenging to traverse it solo.

This is why the Sword Maiden Ais previously advised Kobayashi not to go to the middle level to hunt monsters.

You need to find a powerful monster that is strong enough, located at a higher level, and that you can handle and have a chance of winning against.

After filtering through all the criteria, only one monster remained.

—The owner of the 17th floor, Goliath, LV4.

It's been almost two weeks since Ota cleaved Goliath in two, and the floor owner usually refreshes the page around these days.

After making up his mind, Xiaolin went back to make preparations.

Just then, Mia's mother, who was behind the counter, suddenly shouted, "Hey, kid! Don't forget what I told you!"

"Ok?"

Kobayashi turned his head, slightly puzzled.

"Have you forgotten? Eat well, sleep well, and play well!"

"I haven't forgotten."

He hadn't forgotten, but he didn't understand why Mia's mother would say such things at this time. Was she implying something to him?

Xiaolin didn't want to go to Dihua either, but it was just too strange.

However, following Mia's mother's instructions, I ate well at the tavern, had fun in the labyrinth city, and slept well with Ryuu in the inn.

When he felt he was ready, he set off for the labyrinth city.

To prevent a repeat of the incident where Uranus, the god of the sky, was robbed of his possession, Kobayashi chose to hike to the 17th floor this time.

As soon as he arrived at the main room on the floor, he saw a towering man holding a huge broadsword, poised to cut the newly spawned Goliath in two.

That familiar figure, and the Black Sword.

It's Ota!

He's come to the dungeon again.

No, I can't let him steal the monster, otherwise I'll have to wait another half month, which is too much of a waste of time!

Kobayashi shouted loudly, "Wait, wait! Spare the beast!"

Upon hearing his voice, Ota's Black Sword, which he had already swung down, abruptly stopped 30 centimeters away from Goliath's waist. If it had been any closer, the newborn Goliath would probably have returned to its dungeon mother's embrace.

Ota glanced at Kobayashi, then kicked the irritable Goliath away.

The level 7 powerhouse dealt with the level 4 Goliath with ease, as if an adult were beating a baby. Even though Goliath had a huge size, it was still unable to resist the tiny Ota in its eyes.

Kobayashi was also very curious when he saw Ota.

Yesterday, he met Hill at the Abundant Mistress's Tavern and made it clear that he wanted to come to the 17th floor to fight the floor master Goliath and use this to obtain the [Great Achievement] and become LV2.

Why is Ota here, and why is he trying to steal monsters?

However, Kobayashi did not question it. Instead, he pretended to be unaware and asked, "Mr. Ota, I wonder if you could give me Goliath? Actually, I want to defeat it and surpass my limits."

Ota paused for a moment and said, "It's too much for you at LV1 to fight against LV4 Goliath. The best target for advancement is the LV3 Water Serpent on the 27th floor."

He seemed to be implying that he could take Kobayashi to the 27th floor if needed.

Although I know that the strongest in Labyrinth City wouldn't bother to argue, doesn't it still seem a bit too deliberate?

Hill was probably worried that Kobayashi wouldn't be able to defeat Goliath, so he asked Ota for help, and even ordered Goliath to be killed ahead of time so that Kobayashi would go with Ota.

But I didn't expect Kobayashi to arrive so quickly and manage to stop him.

Who could resist a goddess who is both domineering and considerate, and who is dedicated to your growth? At this moment, Xiaolin had a strong urge to hug Freya's fair legs and shout: Mom!

Having someone to take you flying is an offer that's hard to refuse.

"But, I refuse!"

"Ok?"

Such a decisive refusal slightly surprised Otta's usually indifferent expression.

Kobayashi grinned and held up his index finger, saying, "Because I'm very greedy. If it's not a level 4 monster, or if it's not the floor master Goliath, then my greedy appetite can't be satisfied."

Although it cannot be confirmed, Kobayashi is quite certain that if it is just a regular LV3, it is highly unlikely that it can be upgraded.

"But you'll likely die."

"Those who don't take risks can't break out of their shells and grow. That's the necessity of 'great achievements,' isn't it?"

To overcome the strong with the weak, to transcend boundaries.

However, this is also limited.

No adventurer at level 1 has ever dared to challenge a level 4 floor master, because the difference in strength between the two is too great. Charging up would not be a breakthrough to their limit, but a futile suicide attempt.

However, people cannot be generalized.

Isn't there such a thing as geniuses, those who are beyond our reach, whose backs we can only see and never touch, no matter how hard we try?

Having witnessed the extraordinary abilities of those geniuses, Otto can better understand such unconventional words.

What others might see as the ramblings of a madman, if this LV1 being could easily defeat a LV2 Minotaur...

Ota gave Kobayashi a deep look, and then the towering man stepped aside.

As a martial artist, he could sense the other person's conviction, so he had no reason to stop him.

Having received permission, Kobayashi crossed the tower and went with Ryuji to the main room on the floor.

Of course, Ryuu is just there to keep things in check. If Kobayashi fails to defeat Goliath, she will use her ability to save him, which is a kind of insurance for a crisis.

“Ho ho ho~~~”

In the empty main room on the floor, Goliath, who had just been kicked away, was roaring furiously. When he saw Kobayashi and Ryuu, he rushed straight over.

Its massive 7-meter-tall body charged wildly, its powerful presence stirring up dust and gusts of wind, like a heavy tank.

Given Xiaolin's current physical condition, if he were to take such a fierce blow, he would be seriously injured, if not killed.

A flash of purple light, and the two disappeared instantly, then reappeared on the platform at the top of the main room on the floor.

Without a target, Goliath became even more violent. His right arm, which was several times larger than his left arm, began to wreak havoc on the surrounding environment. His bluish-gray skin turned slightly red, and his anger had driven him to madness.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that it doesn't have much rationality to begin with.

Low-level monsters only know how to fight adventurers and have no tactics whatsoever. As the monster's level increases, its intelligence also increases, although the LV4 Goliath, while possessing some intelligence, doesn't have much.

Looking indifferently at the crazed Goliath below, Kobayashi released Ryuzu and jumped off the platform!

"Roar----"

Originally, they were thinking of taking the opportunity to launch a sneak attack, but Goliath reacted quickly, his huge right hand bringing a strong wind as it slapped backward.

Being huge means being slow, but that's relative, since it also means having a large surface area.

There is no point of leverage in mid-air, and if you don't dodge in time, you will be slapped by Goliath's huge hand.

But it didn't work on Kobayashi.

His eyes narrowed, a purple light flashed beneath his feet, and he vanished from mid-air, reappearing beneath Goliath once more.

During the days he fought against Sword Maiden Ais and Amazon Tiona on the 17th floor, Kobayashi had already set up countless coordinates throughout the floor, which was the source of his confidence to challenge Goliath.

Taking advantage of Goliath's stiffness and inability to defend, Kobayashi used his feet to take off again, stepping on Goliath's feet and knees, and went straight up.

Without the slightest hesitation, the longsword in his hand plunged straight into Goliath's chest.

Like the human heart, the magic stone is also the heart of a monster. No matter how powerful the monster is, it will die immediately once the magic stone is destroyed.

However, Goliath at level 4 is not just about having a high level and a good physique; he also has corresponding combat experience.

He twisted with the momentum, turning his body around, and the longsword that should have been stuck in his chest instead pierced his ribs.

"Roar----!!!"