Episode 25
“The cause of the dungeon’s appearance has not yet been clarified. I am looking forward to the appearance of a hero who will one day unravel the secret.”
Hmm, well, I know.
(Sian, do you know? A dungeon is a thing.)
“You know? It is created by demons.”
(…… Chiit, did you know that by looking at the future?)
game though.
The dungeon setting is also one of the settings that will eventually be revealed in the game scenario.
The thing that creates dungeons is the demon god.
A god who encompasses not the Human World, including the current Empire, but the Demon World, the world of demons and demons.
‘The purpose is to establish a dungeon, incorporate part of the Pandemonium into the ground, and connect the passage, right?’
(That’s correct.)
It’s thanks to the hard work of the game.
However, I was curious about one thing.
‘Attacking a dungeon is, in the end, an act of destroying the creature of the devil, is that acceptable as a devil?’
In the game, there was no setting that demons would interfere with dungeon raids.
Emily didn’t show a particularly disapproving nuance when I mentioned dungeons.
Let’s check this right now.
(There are no doubt that there are not a few demons who believe in the demon god. …… Including the demon lords who are the only ones who can hear the revelations of the demon god.)
But Emily said with a nuance that it wasn’t.
Not everyone serves God.
(Because the Demon God doesn’t interfere with ordinary demons. Isn’t that the same for the goddesses that humans worship?)
Just like God doesn’t intervene in humans.
‘Emily, are you an atheist devil?’
Somehow the tone is strange.
(What about Xian?)
‘The type who believes more in gold coins that will take care of my livelihood than in God.’
(See, right?)
Not only me, but Cian at the time of the game must have been a healthy young man who spit on the statue of the goddess.
That’s right, God doesn’t help my life.
One day, get hit with a knife by the main character and disappear, Goddess & Devil.
‘Anyway, let’s prepare for the dungeon.’
* * *
The time has finally come.
In order to wait for the moment when the first chapter of the main scenario begins, I was waiting near the place where the dungeon would occur.
In front of the 3rd training ground located in the east wing of the academy.
“At least according to the ending I saw, the events that will happen now will be largely concluded in two ways.”
Once again, he began to explain the future he knew to Emily.
“In a little while, something strange will happen at the third training ground in Dongguan.”
With the rapid fluctuation of mana, a large amount of light emission occurs and an unknown gate appears.
Gate to the dungeon.
“And a large amount of monsters will appear around the gate.”
One of the characteristics of dungeons is that a large number of monsters appear around the gate that has just appeared.
It is a phenomenon in which obstacles are removed by spraying monsters outside the dungeon to prevent early destruction of dungeons that have not yet been settled on the ground.
That’s Phase 1 of Chapter 1.
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“An emergency order will be issued at the academy, and professors will be convened to set up a defense line to stop the monsters.”
The main content of the 1st phase is to stop the wave of monsters that come in again and again and to find and deal with the monsters hiding throughout the academy.
“Will Xian participate in it too?”
“I have no intention of doing that.”
I don’t have to intervene.
The students at the academy are excellent, and the main character will definitely lead the rampage and play an active part.
Although we have not met face-to-face yet, the name of the person presumed to be the main character has also been confirmed through rumors.
Then leave it alone.
“What I have to do is jump into the dungeon then and clear the dungeon first.”
The difficulty of the dungeon increases as long as it settles on the ground.
In particular, they say that the first 6 hours after a dungeon appears is the least dangerous period.
Only 1 layer is created.
‘It’s a setting that only works in Chapter 1, but I have to use it.’
The purpose of Chapter 1 is to introduce the element of dungeon and to experience it.
I plan to use it to clear the dungeons that are still easy.
More than anything.
‘If I clear the dungeon, the second phase will not occur.’
In short, you can skip about half of the course in Chapter 1.
It is a specification that can be captured even in games, so you can be sure.
It’s just that it’s impossible for the current protagonist or colleagues, and it’s a strategy specification that can be done by so-called deceased characters, so if I don’t do it, the 2nd phase skip won’t happen.
‘Above all, there will be victims… … .’
Anyway, since this happened, I’ll intervene and intercept everything, whether it’s compensation or whatever.
“It’s about time, so pay attention.”
It was time to keep a close eye on it so as not to miss even the slightest change.
It was around the time that Emily was clinging to me from behind, putting her chin on top of my head and looking relaxed.
“… … Xian, your senses have changed.”
“Yeah, it looks like it’s starting.”
I feel a sense of discomfort.
The mana state of the area changes rapidly.
The density of mana rose rapidly, and because of the difference in density, an abnormal airflow occurred, resulting in a temporary vortex.
It must be a sign of dungeon creation.
“Goes.”
《Chapter 1 of the main scenario begins.》
《A dungeon appears.》
《The battle outside the phase 1 gate begins.》
《Goal: Reduce the number of monsters appearing at the gate.》
《Subjugation rate: 0%》
There was already a gate that did not match the academy’s facilities.
That’s the entrance to the dungeon.
Around it, monsters crawl out with an ominous light, chasing after the confused students.
“Don’t panic, hold back the attacking monsters and retreat!”
I fired magic at a monster that was about to pounce on one of the students, suffocating it.
And even warned the student who was still dazed.
“The monsters in the dungeon that were just summoned aren’t that strong! They also prioritize protecting the dungeon, so they won’t come after you if you run away!”
It is not new knowledge.
Common sense that you will hear over and over again if you study at least to some extent at the academy.
However, the obvious things don’t come to mind if you’re embarrassed.
“Y-yes!”
“Evacuate first!”
“Those who can fight, hit the monsters in any way, and those who can’t fight in the meantime, step back!”
Only then do the students and the professors nearby intervene and start taking action.
Meanwhile, there is only one thing I am aiming for.
The entrance to the dungeon.
Naturally, the monsters, as if stimulated by my actions, kept an eye on me and showed their hostility.
Like you said you’d never let go
“You are funny. You guys can’t stop me.”
It fires black flames continuously and smashes only the monsters blocking the way.
Let’s ignore all the rest of them.
Before the waves of monsters attacked, he jumped into the dungeon’s entrance as if he was just about to throw himself.
“Once I managed to score a goal somehow.”
I was convinced by the footprints still imprinted in the dirt on the floor.
“Hmph, I guess I won’t be able to go far if I run.”
That’s right, it’s on my palm.
I follow those footprints and enter the dungeon.
First of all, let’s pursue and secure the person who will be the key to the development of the first chapter of the main story.
That’s the key to attacking.
* * *
An emergency decree due to the appearance of a dungeon.
As soon as the appearance of the dungeon was confirmed, an emergency was declared in the name of the Academy Dean.
As of now, all lectures and training are suspended.
Seal off the surrounding area where the dungeon appeared.
Hit the blocking line, and start intercepting the monsters so that they don’t come out of the line.
“We have also been instructed to support the interception of the monsters.”
Elsia, the head of the freshman class, was reading out the ordered orders and explaining the future course of action.
This is because freshmen must also be active in preparation for this situation.
“Based on the judgment that I don’t have much practical experience yet, I will mainly support the seniors and professors who are intercepting monsters.”
It doesn’t matter if freshmen with skills can volunteer and actively contribute to resolving the situation.
Some of the students were relieved by the policy that they would not be forced to stand in front.
Even if he had talent, he still lacked experience.
“… … I have a question for you.”
A girl stepped forward saying she had something to ask.
“Celidia Milonil? What happened?”
“huh. I can’t see one person right now.”
“Ah, is it Xian… … .”
Most of the new students whose whereabouts were identified were gathered in this place, which was currently used as an emergency gathering place.
At this point, there was no reason to go outside for practice, so it’s normal for everyone to gather here.
But no matter how much I look around, I can’t see the black hair.
However, Elcia was not puzzled. It means you know something.
“Where is Xian?”
“… … It is not accurate.”
“doesn’t care.”
“It is said that a black-haired student was there when the dungeon appeared.”
“… … why?”
Celidia’s eyes twisted as she tilted her head, saying she didn’t know what she was talking about.
“Did you ever get caught up in a dungeon?”
Unfortunately, I’ve heard of a human nearby falling into a dungeon.
“I have only heard of such a thing. Professor Wilchester said he would do that.”
Elthea said it calmly, but she wouldn’t say it while disregarding Xian’s safety.
Even if he was really caught up in a dungeon, he judged that his level of skill would be enough to keep him alive.
“I know.”
Celidia also assumed that nothing bad would happen to Xian.
Even more so, she knew better than the other students because she had watched Xian’s face more closely.
Recently, for some reason, Xian had been reading old books that contained information related to dungeons.
no way?
Celidia’s eyes narrowed.
“… … I have something to tell you.”
“what?”
Celidia, who was silent for a short while, looked at Elcia as if deciding something and brought up a story.
* * *
“The structure of the dungeon is not very different from what I know.”
As I walked along with one hand on the wall, I pictured the shape of the passage in my head.
What comes to mind is one stage when playing the game. The map structure of dungeons in the game.
“Do you think you know the way?”
“I don’t think it’s different from what I know.”
It wasn’t much different from the maps I learned in the game.
In short, it means that the experience of attacking will work.
“Let’s find our way like this.”
Think of the map you memorized in the game and find the fastest way to reach it.
“let’s go.”
Make up your mind and move forward in earnest.
“You seem strangely in a hurry? Didn’t you say you had about six hours to spare?”
“… … Even on the first floor, the dungeon is wide. In a closed space, that much time passes quickly.”
Although there are other reasons.
‘Because ‘she’ must be here too.’
At the time of the game, there is a route that proceeds when you quickly clear phase 1 or ignore it and run into the dungeon.
There is one heroine that can be encountered under that condition.
‘… … Securing her first is the first condition for clearing the first phase.’
If you hurry, you won’t miss it.
“Sian, there is a monster.”
“know.”
Even unfinished dungeons have monsters roaming inside them.
However, compared to the completed dungeon, the number is small and weak.
“go away.”
Cast magic sequentially towards the group of monsters blocking the path.
– Bone Edge.
The bone blades poking out from below blocked the movement of the monsters.
– Black flame.
The black flame shells cast three times in a row burn the monsters as they are.
Easy.
《Acquire experience.》
《You have reached level 16.》
《Acquire 5pts of level-up bonus skill points.》
“As expected, even if you catch a monster, your experience goes up… … .”
I went through several rooms like that and followed the route in my head on a shortened route.
“… … huh?”
I hear a sound.
It was the sound of fighting along with the screams of monsters.
‘Catch up!’
As soon as he jumps into a dungeon room, he engraves the scenery inside his eyes and quickly grasps the situation.
There is a girl who wields a sword against monsters.
‘… … Lisetta Belkenil!’
What the girl is holding are twin swords.
The girl, holding a sword of appropriate length in each hand, swung her two swords swiftly to defeat the monsters.
Fast and exciting swordsmanship without the slightest error.
Scarlet hair that swayed whenever the two swords swung.
It is certainly.
Lisetta Belkenil.
A girl who might become a victim in Chapter 1 of the main story.
‘Let’s help a little.’
Use magic to enter support.
Circle 3 earth property black magic.
– Hands of Black Mud.
Arms of black mud wriggling from under the ground gripped the monster’s torso and tightened it.
Black magic for support, not for offense.
It has a restraint effect and at the same time has a defense lowering effect, so it is a useful skill to keep.
“oh?!”
Lisetta stopped moving for a moment, as if surprised by the sudden support.
“Cut it down!”
With my cry, I reflexively swing my sword again to slaughter the monster.