You are all my wings!

Kairon smiled slightly and said:

"Don't worry, my greatest strengths are that I have a pair of ears that listen attentively and a mouth that never boasts or embellishes."

Schwarton said in a deep voice:

"The chivalrous code I have always upheld is integrity and honesty! You may not believe in my character, but you can believe in my professional honor!"

The knight, a transcendent profession, has a special buff: once you choose a knightly code you believe in and practice it consistently, your combat power will be further enhanced.

Knights who can reach the fourth rank are those who have a relatively high degree of adherence to the Knight Code.

Incidentally, when one reaches a higher level in practicing the Knight's Code, there is a chance to change to the rare class Paladin when advancing in rank.

"In that case, I have no objection."

Iris nodded slowly, her beautiful face displaying a serious expression that was quite captivating.

Leon turned his head to look and suddenly had an urge to touch her and tease her, but considering that there were other people present, he suppressed the thought.

He began to recount some details of his capture of the Enchanting Fairy.

The solution is simple; by carefully observing the marks on the blond knight, it can be deduced quickly.

Once Lyon advances to the sixth rank and gains global recognition, this matter will become known to the world.

After this, the Enchanting Fairy will no longer be so unsolvable.

Therefore, what is more important for Lyon is the dual achievement represented by this feat.

……

"I never expected it to be done this way. It's truly amazing. This could indeed be a double achievement and is something worth publicizing."

Kairon was full of praise.

"Furthermore, you are one of the few exceptional talents with two professions. Why wasn't this mentioned when you joined the company?"

Leon explained the details of his capture of the Enchanting Fairy, which also revealed his dual profession.

However, Lyon didn't care about that, as long as his three professions weren't exposed.

After all, dual-class players are rare, but not nonexistent.

Having three professions is truly unique.

"The group only required one job description at the time, but did not require a second one."

Lyon chuckled softly in response.

"You little brat, are you afraid we'll persecute you? Don't worry, the guild leader is also researching multi-class topics recently. Once you've risen in rank, there will be other tasks assigned to you."

Kaylon stroked his white beard, his tone becoming somewhat more friendly towards Leon.

"The deputy commander is joking. I'm just following the rules."

Lyon shrugged.

Schwarton and his two companions, who had been dismissed by Iris as ignorant, realized the significance behind the matter from Kayron's words and attitude, and looked ashamed.

Being criticized as ignorant by a seemingly very young girl, and being unable to refute it, is indeed quite embarrassing.

Kairon ignored the expressions on his companions' faces and said thoughtfully:

"Speaking of which, your problem-solving approach is quite ingenious, and your execution is also outstanding. You not only came up with the idea of ​​using the 'boiling frog in lukewarm water' method, but you also resolutely carried out this tactic, successfully weakening the Enchanting Fairy. Perhaps you are quite suited to learning ancient magic."

Lyon's heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that there's hope for me to learn rare and ancient magic from Chiron?

"I hope the deputy commander can give me some guidance later."

"Of course, we'll talk about it next time."

Next time?

Isn't this just another way of saying "next time"?

Lyon frowned slightly.

Kayron mentioned ancient magic, and Leon, taking advantage of the situation, didn't realize that Kayron hadn't meant anything specific.

What, trying to hook yourself?

Lyon remained silent, deciding to observe the situation.

Seeing that Leon didn't respond, Kayron smiled and said:

"Judging from your expressions, you seem to want to continue exploring? What a coincidence, we've come all the way back from the 35th floor, and we've cleared out as many monsters as we could along the main path. If you need to get to any of these places, you might as well hurry up. If you're too late and the monsters respawn, it won't be so pleasant."

As he spoke, he yawned.

"We're getting old, so the rest of us will head back to the surface first. You two youngsters, keep up the good work. As for Lyon's achievements, I'll find a familiar bard to spread the word for you, don't worry."

As he spoke, he winked at Leon, revealing a lewd expression that any man would understand.

Iris caught a glimpse of that expression out of the corner of her eye, and a feeling of dislike rose in her heart. It was so much like the vast majority of men she knew.

Lyon, on the other hand, was always so elegant and composed, and never showed such an expression.

A strange thought suddenly arose in her mind: Come to think of it, it's not normal for her and Leon to be exploring the dungeon together without any other teammates, just a lone man and a lone woman.

Why did I insist on agreeing to be his teammate in the first place to confirm whether he was lying to me?

Why was I so bold back then, daring to explore the dungeon with someone I had only met a few times and who even suspected my motives?

Moreover, this was the first time he had ever explored a dungeon with someone other than his mother!

Am I the one with the problem?

She couldn't figure it out for a while, so she could only force herself to keep telling herself, "Forget it, don't overthink it. Keep looking for opportunities to test him. It hasn't been long yet, and I still can't tell whether Leon is trustworthy or not."

Chapter Twenty-Six: The Actions Are Cute Too

Thor, the golden-haired knight who survived being possessed by the Enchanting Fairy, was taken away by several members of the Knights.

Iris and Leon continued their ascent to the 25th floor. Along the way, Iris observed Leon much more frequently. She herself didn't realize that she was subconsciously staring at Leon for too long, which was very dangerous in the dungeon.

Fortunately, thanks to the help of Kairon and his group who had cleared the way, the two encountered far fewer obstacles this time.

According to the pattern, after a monster is defeated, it will be reborn in the dungeon at different time points, depending on its strength, such as 24 hours, 3 days, and 7 days.

The stronger the monster, the longer it takes to regenerate.

The principle behind it is unclear, but the phenomenon is as described.

In other words, the two are very likely not to encounter any powerful monsters within 24 hours.

Of course, this is only a high probability.

It's possible that some monsters that used to roam the side roads have now moved there since the threat from monsters on the main roads is gone.

These are all possibilities, and the fact is that their journey ahead was almost entirely smooth.

Ten hours passed in the blink of an eye, and the two of them descended to the 24th floor.

It's only one floor away from the target, the 25th floor.

During this time, the two encountered only second-tier weak monsters, with a few first-tier ones that were basically not worth mentioning.

All things considered, the total reward is estimated to be no more than 20 gold coins.

Although this amount is already a huge sum of money for ordinary people.

But for superhumans, this money is only enough for equipment maintenance.

Compared to the previous gains from fighting Minotaur and Red Spider, it's like night and day.

This is also the norm for dungeon exploration; if the main roads are cleared by skilled players, the rewards in between will definitely plummet.

However, if the target is a deeper area, this can save time and is also safer.

Overall, each has its advantages and disadvantages.

However, some special items were collected during this process.

These items are either full of magic or have special attributes, but because they are not popular, there are generally few buyers.

Until a suitable use is found, it can only be temporarily stored away.

For example, the color-changing slime gel that Leon obtained earlier, and the salamander tongue pouch he encountered on the 23rd floor.

This tongue pouch is the organ of the fire salamander that stores fire elemental magic, and is rich in fire-attribute magic.

However, the fire element in this part is quite violent, and no craftsman has yet been able to forge it into magical equipment, so it doesn't fetch a high price.

Leon collects this thing mainly because it's suitable for creating magical items that were only invented in the third part of the movie, and he plans to try it out sometime in the future.

Incidentally, after several battles, Leon's Tier 1 magic robe has suffered considerable durability loss, and he will probably need to replace it with a new one after leaving the dungeon.

Iris's leather armor is of excellent quality, a Tier 3 superior item, and its durability hasn't dropped much.

However, her frequent use of the magic wand has also depleted its durability, and it will probably need to be repaired at some expense.

The two have been in the dungeon for nearly 26 hours since they set off.

During this period, after each match, the two would choose a place to rest and eat Minotaur dried beef to replenish their energy.

Fortunately, the portion was large, and the two of them ate it all day, still having half of their supplies left.

After eating so much Minotaur jerky, his stamina didn't increase anymore, which made Leon basically certain that the reason for his previous stamina increase was most likely the red spider eggs.

Next time I have the chance, I can go hunting for red-skinned eggs to really boost my stamina.

According to the outside time, it should already be the afternoon of the next day.

Thanks to their professional skills, ample rest, and the constant replenishment from eating minotaur jerky, both players are still in relatively good condition.

However, considering that entering the 25th floor would require entering a side area, which would be slightly more difficult, Lyon suggested resting before entering the 25th floor.

“Iris, how about we take turns sleeping for a while before we go up to the 25th floor? Let’s pretend it’s nighttime now.”

"Aren't you going to reach your destination before the new monster is born?" Iris looked at Leon suspiciously. Wasn't he in a hurry before? He still seemed quite energetic. Why did he suddenly stop? Was he finally about to give himself away and reveal his true purpose?

"My destination is the side area on the 25th floor, not the main path. The probability of encountering powerful second or even third-tier monsters there is very high. It would be better to rest up before going."

As Lyon spoke, he began to clean the ground and arrange resting items.

Simple sleeping bag, campfire, and animal-repelling incense.

"I see. Since the goal is a side quest area, there's no need to rush. By the way, what exactly is your target upgrade item?"

Seeing this, Iris pretended to believe Leon and began to talk to him, testing him as she went. After a while, she suddenly heard Leon continue:

"This is information I got from an adventurer. It is said that there is a place in the side area on the 25th floor where the four elemental magics are very abundant. I suspect that there are some special magical items there."

"A place where all four elemental magics are abundant?"

Iris's beautiful, emerald-yellow pupils shifted upwards, and she couldn't help but recall some past events:

"Speaking of which, I once heard my mother say that my father also died in an accident on the 25th floor of an underground city. Unfortunately, I don't know which underground city it was."

Lyon's heart skipped a beat; it seemed that Iris knew about her father's death.

According to the plot, Hamra's downfall was largely due to the loss of his beloved.

However, Hamra has never appeared in the main storyline, and all Leon knows about her is from the expansion packs he's seen before and the information that netizens have deduced from various clues.

To solve this "Fallen Dark Elf" side quest, some more detailed information is still missing.

"Iris, if I may ask, do you know what your father went through back then?"

"All I know is that he went to explore the dungeon to prepare a birth gift for me, but he was followed by enemies..."

Iris's voice was calm:

"I've never heard my mother say anything more detailed."

"But you traveled around the mainland back then because your mother was investigating this enemy, right?"

"Yes, but unfortunately, we haven't found any clues."

As Iris spoke, a subtle hint of disappointment crept into her voice.

Even Iris herself was unaware of the subtle emotions she was experiencing at that moment.