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Welf leaned close to Xingjian's ear and whispered, "Are you sure you want to take her to the 18th floor? Aren't you still short of people in the tavern?"

"Don't worry~"

Thanks to the addition of Lunova and Chloe, there are now several waiters in the tavern, and Xingjian can take Miss Liu to Rivera Town on the 18th floor.

The [Lady Cat] kept staring at Liu, but Raul didn't pay much attention to it and said to the team:

"Since you're Mr. Hoshimi's friend, let's set off without further delay! Our target is... the eighteenth floor!!"

The Loki clan team entered the dungeon in a mighty force.

Meanwhile, however, the golden-haired god of wine, Dionysus, reclined behind a column of the Tower of Babel, toying with a bunch of amethyst grapes on his fingertips.

His pupils glowed with a strange amber luster in the shadows, and the corners of his mouth were curled up in a sneer that was completely different from his usual drunken image.

"What a lively team~ [Gale], [Bankai], [Super Ordinary Man]... and the cute little Yamabuki-iro elf."

He gently bit a grape, and the scarlet juice slid down the corner of his mouth.

The grape juice dripping onto the ground actually corroded and produced wisps of green smoke.

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Chapter 62 Yamabuki-series elf: Two, two people go to the grove during the day?

In the middle caves of the dungeon's 13th floor, the newcomers of Loki's clan were engaged in battle with a group of silverback apes. Swords and magic flashed across the dark blue walls of magic stone, while Hoshimi and Ryuu stood in the rear, observing from behind.

"Defend the third position! Guards, prepare for the second volley!"

Raul's tactical instructions echoed clearly in the cave.

It has to be said that even the second team, under Raul's tactical command, cooperated very well with each other, and even when faced with a group of hellhounds, they could kill them easily.

Suddenly, dozens of hellhounds emerged from the cracks in the rock wall. Their crimson manes looked like flowing magma under the reflection of the dark blue magic stone. Then, the hellhounds spewed out a barrage of flames that illuminated the entire cave, and seventeen crimson fireballs shrieked as they tore through the air.

at this time--

"Burn, the karma of the outer law!"

Welf’s chant arrived before the sound of the fireball exploding.

A scarlet magic circle instantly unfolded under his feet, and all the attacking fireballs suddenly twisted violently in mid-air, like a flame bird with its throat strangled by an invisible hand.

The next second, the shockwaves from the chain explosions knocked over the entire group of hellhounds, and the burning magic stone fragments rained down on the shield formation of Loki's followers, making clanging sounds.

"Wow, that's amazing! Is this your magic?"

[Lady Cat] Angie's cat ears suddenly stood up, marveling at Welf's exclusive magic.

"Yes, it's called [Invisible Will-O'-the-Wisp], and it's an anti-magic spell."

Welf Krozo's only magic is a bug-level magic. Its specific effect is to make the opponent's magic explode prematurely when using attack magic or attacks with magic, and it can affect multiple targets.

As a short chanting magic, it often takes effect before the opponent finishes chanting.

There are no level restrictions, and theoretically, he's a true elven magic killer. (This corresponds to the legend of the Krozo family and the celestial spirits, originating from a cursed gift from the celestial spirits.)

"Is this...real magical talent? I really envy you! Forget magic, I don't even have a single skill."

In the back, Raul Nord couldn't help but sigh.

for……

Why can't he do anything? !

I really envy these new monster guys!!

At the same time, Miss Liu, who was observing Loki's family from behind, gently stroked the hilt of the dagger with her fingertips, but her eyes glanced at Xingjian from time to time.

"Mr. Hoshimi... didn't you say you'd accepted a commission and needed me to escort you to the middle level? Why are you working with Loki's Familia now?"

After hesitating for a long time, Miss Liu finally spoke, her voice was very soft and contained a hint of doubt.

Xingjian looked at the new members of Loki's clan fighting in the distance and said calmly, "Since we finally make it to the 18th floor, we should definitely visit our former companions, right?"

Ever since the great incident three years ago, her obsession with revenge has made her rarely visit her former companions, and she has been walking alone in the darkness.

And now, when Xingjian expressed this wish, Miss Liu seemed to have pulled out a ray of sunshine from a distant memory.

Liu was silent for a moment before he whispered, "Well, it's been a long time since we last met... I... I miss Alisha and the others."

The voice was very soft, as if afraid of disturbing something.

Xingjian didn't ask any further questions, but just nodded:

"Yeah, so this is just a side trip. I also want to see Ms. Liu's former righteous companions."

The battle in the distance drew to a close, and the newcomers of the Loki Familia cheered as they gathered up the spoils. Looking at them, Ryu suddenly remembered a time long ago when he had fought alongside his fellow Astralian Familia.

Alyse, Kaguya, Leila...

I miss you guys so much...

Liu couldn't help but tighten his grip on the dagger, feeling the cool touch of the metal on his fingertips.

But this time, what was surging in his heart was no longer the flames of hatred, but a long-lost, almost nostalgic emotion.

"Let's go. If we delay any longer, we'll be left behind by Loki's clan."

Liu took a deep breath and followed Xingjian's footsteps.

Maybe... it's time to face the past again.

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With the rapid advancement of Loki's family, everyone arrived at the 16th floor.

This is the highest floor Xingjian has reached so far. The last time he went to rescue the Mihe clan, he only reached the 14th floor.

"boom!!"

The cave on the 16th floor of the dungeon suddenly trembled, accompanied by a deafening roar. A three-meter-tall Minotaur broke through the stone wall, and its scarlet eyes locked onto everyone.

Everyone in Loki's family was on full alert. Angel drew her short blade, but did not attack. Instead, she said to Hoshimi behind her:

"Mr. Hoshimi! Why don't you show us your skills? We haven't seen you fight yet."

"Huh? Good idea. I also want to see the battle of [Manji]."

"Show us!"

The adventurers of Loki's family cheered. They had been fighting on the front lines all the way. They really wanted to see the strength of this famous super star of Hephaestus' family in Orario.

"it is good."

Since everyone requested this, Xingjian responded calmly, and then took out the [Thunder Drum] engraved with three magatama patterns from his waist.

Xingjian looked at the furious Milotaur, then tapped the drum lightly with his fingertips.

Boom!

A blinding golden lightning suddenly struck down, transforming into a spiral spear that pierced through the Minotaur's chest.

The giant beast didn't even have time to wail before its huge body fell to the ground with a loud bang, and the magic stone shattered into crystal dust in the lightning.

quiet--

The members of Loki's family stared with wide eyes. Line Yarushe's glasses slipped to the tip of her nose and she said in surprise:

“So, so strong!!”

Although they were both at LV2, Linie Yalushe felt that the gap between her and Hoshimi was like a chasm.

Because she absolutely couldn't kill Milotaurus, a monster with a potential at the upper level of LV2, let alone kill him instantly!!

"Lightning magic emitted by a magic item?"

As a wizard, Elfie Kret was shocked when he saw that the lightning released by Hoshimi easily killed Militauros in seconds.

Raul held his head in his hands, unwillingly saying, "Damn it! Why are you all so strong?! Compared to you, I look so dumb!"

Angel smiled and patted Raul on the shoulder. "You have your strengths too, no need to compare yourself to Mr. Hoshimi. However, Mr. Hoshimi's abilities are truly special. I hope that Mr. Hoshimi will be happy to participate in the next joint expedition with the Hephaestus Familia!"

Xingjian nodded slightly, but her gaze quietly turned to Liu. The elf girl quietly watched the Minotaur's dissipated magic stone, the afterglow of the lightning reflected in her eyes.

The team continued to advance and soon reached the 17th floor of the dungeon.

The overall environment and monster strength of the 17th floor are not much different from those of the 16th floor. The only difference is that on the 17th floor, there is a powerful monster called the Labyrinth King.

What is "Maze King"?

The Labyrinth King generally refers to the powerful monsters that appear periodically on specific floors of the dungeon. They are called "Floor Lords". They have strength far exceeding that of ordinary monsters (usually two levels higher than the monsters on the same floor) and are powerful enemies that adventurers need teamwork to defeat.

The lord of the 17th floor is a giant monster named Goliath. In order to travel through the 17th floor, you must defeat this monster. Under normal circumstances, Goliath's potential ability is LV4, so you need a team of Lv.4 adventurers or several LV3 adventurers to defeat it.

At the end of the seventeenth floor, the cave suddenly opened up, and the dark blue magic stone dome rose to thirty meters, forming a natural arena.

In addition, on the left, a white ice wall called the [Wall of Sighs] stretched before everyone.

Inside the ice wall is the vague outline of a giant, whose huge body still exudes a suffocating sense of oppression even in its frozen state.

The surface of the ice wall is covered with ancient cracks, as if it may collapse at any time, and from time to time a low pulsating sound can be heard from deep in the ice, like the heartbeat of a sleeping giant.

"According to records, the resurrection period of [The Lonely Lord of the Labyrinth, Goliath] is only 28 hours away. We must defeat him before the other clans do."

"If everything goes well, the leader will allow us to challenge the Two-Headed Dragon, the Lonely King of the Forbidden City, on the 27th floor, on our own next time."

Raul's tone rose slightly, and a hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes.

Angel's cat ears stood up, her tail wagging gently, and she smiled excitedly: "Are we finally going to take the next step? I'm really looking forward to it!"

The average Goliath has a potential of only LV4 and a durability of LV5. However, as the first [Lonely Lord of the Labyrinth] in the dungeon, and the only access to the 18th floor, Goliath is often killed instantly by powerful Level 1 adventurers...

Furthermore, since adventurers discovered Attack on Titan hundreds and thousands of years ago, they've thoroughly analyzed Goliath's movements and abilities. Even a LV3 leader, under sound command, and a group of LV1-LV2 adventurers can easily defeat Goliath. (For example, the Apollo Familia, led by LV3 leader Hyacinthus, was able to defeat Goliath.)

therefore.

This [Lonely Labyrinth King] was actually quite tragic. He was killed by adventurers within a day of his birth...

The members of the second team of Loki's clan were not worried about not being able to defeat Goliath. What they were worried about was that adventurers from other medium-sized clans would get there first.

After all, whoever discovers the monster first and decides to defeat it will own it, and other adventurers are not allowed to interfere. Even the second-ranked [Loki Family] in the city cannot break the rules of the dungeon.

This small expedition of Loki's family is just a simple trial. The main purpose is to help [Thousand Fairies] Lefiya to achieve great achievements and upgrade, and through this trial, to summarize the strength of the second team again, so as to facilitate the subsequent attack on [Two-Headed Dragon. Amphibina].

"Rivera Town, I wonder if there are any strange things happening lately."

"I haven't bathed in the lake in Rivera Town for a long time. I'm really looking forward to it!"

The calm adventurers of Loki's clan did not care about Goliath's situation, and when Xingjian passed by the huge white wall, he inadvertently glanced at the frozen isolation.

In the deepest shadows, crimson eyes quietly opened for a moment...

Passing through the narrow cave connecting the 17th and 18th floors, the damp darkness was suddenly torn apart, replaced by a breathtaking dream world—

The emerald green plains stretched out like a velvet carpet, tender grass swaying in the breeze, as if the dungeon had never seen bloodshed or gore. Looking up, the dome wasn't a repressive rock wall, but countless gigantic crystal clusters. Like inverted glaciers, they reflected a blend of pale blue and silver-white light, illuminating the entire space like the first rays of dawn.

In the distance, a mirror-like lake slumbered silently, its water so clear that one could see the shimmering mineral veins at the bottom. Occasionally, a school of luminescent fish would flit by, leaving trails like shooting stars. By the lake's edge grew a towering crystal tree, its trunk as transparent as glass, its branches and leaves as solid as emerald, swaying and radiant at the boundary between reality and illusion.

——This is the 18th floor, known as the "Maze Paradise" by adventurers, the only "safe floor" in the dungeon.

Monsters don't spawn here, and even the air carries the sweet scent of grass and trees. If it weren't for the occasional exposed veins of magic stone on the rock walls, one would almost forget this is still the heart of the abyss.

The dome was filled with dreamy crystal light. Xing Jian looked up at the inverted crystal cluster. The spots of light reflected by the magic stone flowed across his face. He couldn't help but sigh:

“It’s truly spectacular.”

"Mr. Hoshimi, is this your first time in the Maze Paradise?" Lefiya held her staff, her long, mountain-colored hair swaying gently with her steps.

"Well, the highest record we've reached so far is the 18th floor." Xingjian replied.

"Then Mr. Hoshimi, we are going to Rivera Town first. Do you want to come with us?"

Rivira, located on the 18th floor of the dungeon, is also known as the "relay station to the safe floor."

This is one of the few safe areas in the dungeon where monsters will not spawn, making it an "underground town" for adventurers to rest, trade, and even live for a long time.

The specific location is on the central lakeshore, and it is mainly composed of adventurers, merchants, and information dealers, with no ordinary citizens.

Some people settle down for a long time, forming a unique "underground society".

Because it is located deep in the dungeon, Orario's laws cannot fully enforce it. Therefore:

Violent conflicts are common, but they generally do not escalate into large-scale fights (otherwise monsters might be attracted).

Black market transactions are prevalent, such as smuggling maze treasures or contraband.

The intelligence trade is brisk, especially regarding the movements of deep-level monsters.