You promised to wreak havoc on the dungeon, but instead you've got Dragon Slime!

[Usage Level: LV1 and above]

[Effect 1: Consumes one use to forcibly switch the faction of a non-boss-level target, making it a loyal assistant to the holder (limited to the current dungeon).]

[Effect 2: Puts the currently encountered boss-level monster into a neutral state (unless attacked first).]

[Restriction: Can only be used once per dungeon run.]

"That's where the problem lies!"

Ron's eyes flashed as he stared at the ring's attribute panel, his breathing quickening.

"Such incredibly effective equipment... If only I could have it when I actually entered the dungeon..."

His thoughts raced instantly, and one idea became crystal clear:

I absolutely must get my hands on this ring!

Once the idea took hold, Ron opened the glowing [Entry Panel] without hesitation.

The panel is filled with newly added entries, with more than fifty entries at level 1 and more than twenty at level 2, a dazzling array.

His fingers swiped rapidly across the screen, precisely selecting the two most suitable for the current situation:

[Special Gift LV2]:

When a monster equipped with this attribute is killed, the killer will receive a powerful [Double Combat Power BUFF] (lasting 30 seconds).

Immediately, a [Death Tombstone] engraved with the name of the slain appears. Any unit that touches the tombstone will instantly die.

[Dungeon Allies LV2]:

Monsters equipped with this attribute automatically become "ally" of all adventurers before being attacked, engaging in friendly conversation and providing some strategy information.

However, once it suffers any damage from the adventurer (regardless of strength), the monster will instantly break free from its allied status, revert to hostile status, and all its attributes will increase to more than ten times their original value!

Ron's gaze returned to the paralyzing mushroom that had been eagerly leading the way and the cautiously advancing four-person team on the monitor, a cold smile playing on his lips:

"Since you have 'allies,' I'll give you even more 'surprises.'"

He quickly operated the control panel:

[Special Gift LV2] was directly given the appearance of the weakest and most harmless ordinary goblin.

[Entry fusion prompt] pops up:

[Regular Goblin → Gift Goblin]

He carefully affixed the [Dungeon Ally LV2] to the most conspicuous Rock Goblin that the target team was about to encounter!

A faint light flashed across the entry panel:

[Rebound Kick Rock Goblin → Betrayal Rebound Kick Rock Goblin]!

A monster can have a maximum of 5 attributes added to it. This goblin already has four attributes and is not far from having all of them.

"Carefully prepared."

Ron clapped his hands in satisfaction, his eyes gleaming with an all-knowing smugness:

"The more carefully you analyze and proceed step by step, the more lethal these gifts tailored for 'smart people' will be."

He adjusted the panel and continued to enjoy the hunting game he had personally directed with great interest.

……

"Take a short rest in place."

After successfully clearing out the invisible poisonous mushrooms and a small group of skeletons under the guidance of the paralyzing mushrooms, the four-person team, though moving slowly, made steady progress. The female thief, the team leader, then gave the order to rest.

She turned to the paralyzed mushroom that was still lying obediently beside her and lowered her voice:

What's next?

"Goblin Lair!"

The paralyzed mushroom cap trembled slightly, trying to suppress its strange tone:

"Be especially careful of that goblin with the huge right leg! Its rocky skin is incredibly tough, and a large portion of the force of your attacks will be reflected back at it!"

"The scariest thing is its giant foot... It can kick you like a ball, sending you flying into the monsters' encirclement! Then you'll be torn to pieces!"

It is depicted so vividly, like a dutiful informant.

After hearing such detailed information, the female thief captain's tense nerves completely relaxed, and a confident smile even appeared on her face.

This is practically an open-book exam!

With the strategic advantage of the Betrayer's Ring, clearing the level is only a matter of time, given the low-level mobs in front of us.

After a period of rest, the team, brimming with confidence, set off again.

Rounding a bend in the damp rock face, the view suddenly opened up to reveal a wide-open area filled with haphazard nests and makeshift weapons—

It really is a goblin settlement!

The densely packed green monsters discovered the intruders and immediately became agitated, their sharp squeaking and shrieking filling the air.

However, since neither side had yet entered each other's alert and attack range, they merely gathered together, baring their teeth and observing.

at this time!

A sudden change occurred!

The "Traitorous Rebound Kick Rock Goblin," with its enormous feet and skin that faintly gleamed like rock, unexpectedly stepped out from the crowd and charged forward with heavy steps!

Even more astonishingly, as it ran, it waved its arms and shouted in a hoarse, shrill tone that was trying desperately to feign friendliness:

"Friends! Stop! Don't attack! We're on your side! I'm your ally! I surrender!"

This sudden action left the entire adventure team completely bewildered!

"Hmm? The effect of the Betrayer's Ring?"

The hunter in the group blurted out, looking at the ring on the captain's finger with suspicion.

"impossible!"

The female thief captain shook her head decisively, her gaze icy:

"The ring's power has already been used on that paralyzing mushroom! This goblin can never be our ally!"

"Pshaw! Has the designer of this dungeon finally run out of ideas?"

The warrior wielding the giant axe let out a disdainful sneer:

"How could they come up with such a ridiculous and laughable scheme? To create a 'fake ally' to deceive us? To treat us like three-year-olds?"

The elemental mage beside him also revealed a disdainful smile, the tip of his staff gleaming coldly:

"This is utterly stupid! This kind of crude performance is worse than the tricks used to get people to drink in a tavern! It's an insult to our intelligence!"

The female thief captain's lips curled into a cold and cruel smile, her eyes filled with mockery.

"It's absolutely ridiculous. It seems that this 'designer' hiding behind the scenes is either despicable or has lost his mind! This kind of idiotic trick is a fool's errand!"

Before she finished speaking, she, as the vanguard, shot out like an arrow released from a bow!

Two poisoned daggers sliced ​​through the air, carrying a precise intent to kill, and plunged fiercely into the rock goblin's seemingly most vulnerable neck and joints!

The warrior's great axe, the mage's frost arrows, and the hunter's poisoned arrows erupted almost simultaneously, all aimed at the "attention-seeking" goblin!

Chapter 57 The Resurrection Stone of Anubis

Ding! Pfft! Crack!

Several crisp and muffled sounds exploded out!

However, the dagger struck what seemed like solid granite, leaving only two shallow marks!

The icy arrow, upon impact, strangely deflected into an even thicker ice spike, which shot back along the same path at an even faster speed!

The unsuspecting mage stared wide-eyed as his magic backfired!

"puff!"

With a muffled thud, blood splattered, and the mage screamed as he collapsed to the ground!

At the same time, the goblin's body swelled up rapidly as if it were being inflated!

The rock texture beneath the skin suddenly became realistic, rough, and hard, radiating a magical, earthy brown sheen!

His already enormous right foot swelled even more, stomping heavily on the ground with a dull thud!

A violent aura, far exceeding anything seen before, suddenly erupted!

"Roar—!! Idiot! How dare you attack a true ally!!!"

The furious roar made the rock walls tremble!

The terrifying pressure from LV20 was like a tangible force crushing down upon us!

The female thief captain's pupils constricted, and a chill ran from the soles of her feet straight to the top of her head!

A trap! A deadly trap beyond imagination!

Just as she was about to yell "Stop!", the mutated rock goblin moved with unparalleled momentum!

Whoosh—bang!

The massive, millstone-like rock drew a heavy arc with its right foot, whistling through the air, and struck the female thief who had just regained her footing squarely and without any fancy moves!

The impact of ten times the force is terrifying!

"Crack!"

The crisp sound of bones cracking was clearly audible!

"puff--!"

A mouthful of blood spurted out!

Before the female thief captain could even scream, her body was flung several meters away like a tattered sack, crashing heavily against the hard rock wall. She slid down softly like a rag, instantly losing all mobility and her fate unknown.

The remaining hunters, holding bows and arrows, and the priests, wielding holy staffs, instantly lost all color in their faces, leaving only a deathly pale complexion and an icy chill.

They stood frozen in place, as if petrified. Their confidence and mockery vanished, replaced by a wave of despair.