(*A/N: Here goes 9 extra chapters of this month 4/9. Please Enjoy.)
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*A/N: For every 100 power stones extra chapters will be released on the last day of each month. Extra chapters that will release on 30th November = 0.
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Haruhime's and Lili's heart relaxed completely when they saw Primis. When they did, their mind blanked out and they fell unconscious. They were trying their best to remain conscious all this time with just their willpower. Now that they had relaxed all the accumulated fatigue struck them and they became unconscious.
Primis walked towards Haruhime as her severed arm which was thrown away rose in the air and reached Primis. He then grabbed that severed arm, appeared in front of Haruhime before placing it on her shoulder. Then he used his power and re-attached that arm. Once confirming that her arm had been successfully re-attached, not just from outside but also from inside like the nerves, tissues, bones, and so on. Primis nodded his head.
Then his magic also healed her completely and returned her to her top condition. He then took out Haruhime from the wall and made her sit on the ground while leaning her body against the rock. Once done, he turned his attention to Lili which had been completely healed by Sheng Ming at this point.
Next, he arrived at Lili took her out of the wall and made her sit on the ground while leaning against the rock like Haruhime. During the whole procedure, Ais eyes were constantly looking at both Lili and Haruhime. She still remembered the determination they saw even to the very end. It really shocked her to the core.
By now Primis used other type of magic to get rid of physical and mental fatigue of Lili and Haruhime. When he was done, he used another magic to put them in deep slumber for at 30-minutes. Once the 30-minutes will be over, they both will wake up and will continue the hunting.
[*sigh* I thought only Freya made her Familia members and those who she saw potential in, to go through hardship. But you.........*sigh* Now I feel that her way of doing things is a lot better than you. No. The difference between you both are that of Heaven and Earth.]
'Primis: Twilight, I think you are misunderstanding something.'
[Misunderstanding?]
'Primis: Yes. What I am doing now is making a solid foundation for them. I can't be help or guide them all the time. I can only do this at the beginning. The rest they must do themselves. The same is the case with my Permanent-Members like Ais. At most I will help her reach Level 4. Beyond that, she needs to rely on herself.'
[But don't you think, it's still a bit harsh.]
'Primis: It's true that there is easy way to gain power but that way their power will be unstable, and they won't have good grasp at it.'
[I guess you are right. Anyway, you are the boss. Do whatever you see fit.]
No one speak. Everyone became silent as they wait for 30-minutes to pass. Suddenly, Primis moved his gaze towards a certain direction. He was looking at the Adventurer party that was still struggling against the horde of blue crabs. The distance between them was too big but Primis didn't have any problem with it. Next, a glint passed in his eyes and in the next second all the blue crabs exploded.
BOOM!!!!!
BOOM!!!!!
BOOM!!!!!
BOOM!!!!!
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DING!!!!
DING!!!
DING!!!
DING!!!
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Many magic stones fell. All those Adventurers looked at the situation with awe. They didn't understand what just happened. In one moment, they were struggling for their lives and the next all the monsters exploded. As they were still rooted on the spot, they heard Primis voice from all around them.
Primis; Take the magic stones and leave. Your fellow Adventurers need healing and rest.
They realized who's that voice was in an instant. To be more exact, there's no one in the Orario who can't recognize that voice. They all became exited and bow. Even though they didn't know the specific location of Primis, bow was enough to pass their message.
All Adventurers: Thank you for saving us, The Black Swordsman.
They didn't receive any reply. Still, they didn't become disheartened. One of them started to collect the magic stone while other Magician used healing magic on the injured ones. Even though he didn't have enough magic to heal every to the top condition, it was still enough to make them heal enough so that they could walk and leave the floor without much problem.
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Primis removed his gaze from them and just closed his eyes.
{Primis: Ophis, see if you can contact the Will of the dungeon.}
{Ophis: Mn.}
Ophis replied before she tried to do so. Few seconds later.
{Ophis: I found it, but it just kept on severing the connection.}
{Primis: You know what to do.}
{Ophis: Mn.}
An intimidating aura started to get release from Ophis in the next second. She mad sure that it was pointed only towards the dungeon. But since Sheng Ming and Ais were near, they also sensed it and started to tremble. Their eyes were full of fear as they looked at Ophis sitting on Primis right shoulder. They had never felt just feeling of helplessness before. Lili and Haruhime who were in deep slumber started to tremble too. Easy to guess that will be awake soon.
Goudou!!!!!
Goudou!!!!!
Goudou!!!!!
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Now even the entire dungeon started to tremble. Adventurers presented in different floors also witnessed this. Since this was the first-time dungeon had behaved like this, they all became sacred. Soon, Ophis stopped. Sheng Ming and Ais took a sigh of relief. They both gulped while looking at Ophis is horror. They never thought that the mere aura of Ophis was this terrifying. Then they looked at Primis who was completely unfazed by Ophis aura.
'Sheng Ming & Ais: Both Husband/Lord and Eldest sister Ophis are amazing. They stand on a whole different stage.'
{Primis: So?}
{Ophis: Connection has been made again. But it's not responding.}
{Primis: Hmm.}
CRACK!!!
CRACK!!!
CRACK!!!
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{Primis: I guess I got its answer.}
Everyone turned towards the noise. There they saw countless cracks appeared on the walls. Soon, they became even more, and the wall exploded with a boom.
BOOM!!!!!!!!
A hole was made in the wall. Ais who was looking at the wall suddenly turned serious as all her hair stood in the end. A pair of red eyes shone were seen in that hole. And then the monster came out. It was a big skeleton like monster. It's razor-sharp claws and teeth along with its pointed sharp tail, made it even more menacing. It's glowing red eyes were looking at Primis group as if they were ants.
It was the strongest defense mechanism of dungeon which it released every time when excessive damage was done to dungeon itself. Juggernaut. Even though Primis didn't do such thing, Dungeon already thought of Primis as the one dangerous for its survival. So, it wanted to end him. Primis looked at Juggernaut as it was about to attack.
Primis: Ais go all out from the beginning. Otherwise, you won't be its match.
Ais nodded before walking in front of Juggernaut. "Lambent Light" had been drawn out as she took the stance.
'Ais: Arielle'
WAIL!!
WHIZ!!
WOO!!
Hurricanes appeared around Ais again before it covered her. Though this time those hurricanes were more controlled. It's because she completed first part of magic control training. Then she moved.
WHOOSH!!!
Because "Arielle" increased her speed a lot, she appeared in front of Juggernaut in the next instant and attacked. The sound of air penetrated was heard when "Lambent Light" moved extremely fast towards Juggernaut. Still......
SWISH!!!
CLANG!!!
Juggernaut brought its claw in front and stopped it. Ais widened her eyes slightly before jumping back.
BOOM!!
The place she was before was attacked by Juggernaut another claw. She just narrowly dodged that attack. Even though she dodged at the last moment, a cut still appeared on her cheek and a trail of blood was made.
Ais wiped the trail of blood with the thumb of her left hand before glare intensively at the Juggernaut. She had already put Juggernaut as the strongest enemy she faced so far. One of the reasons was because when she was in Loki Familia, the Familia worked as a team to exploit their individual abilities to the fullest and keep an eye on each other back.
However, that's no longer the case. There's no team and no one will keep an eye on her back. She must depend completely on herself. Ais took a deep breath and ready herself again. Second, it's because her "Arielle" being the upgrade version of her previous skill "Ariel", give her a greater boost in strength and speed than before. Yet, Juggernaut stopped her.
'Primis: Level 6. Huh.'
[Level 6 Strength, Dexterity, and Agility. Neither do it has physical defense nor it could use magic.]
'Primis: Yes. But magic is still useless against it since its armor that can reflect magic.'
[Yes. Good thing Ais is more proficient in Physical damage than Magic one.]
'Primis: True. Though, I will also make her magic damager dealer later in the future.'
Ais again moved and attack. Juggernaut stopped her again. Although, this time she didn't stop and kept on attacking. Trying to not give Juggernaut any change to counter.
SWISH!!!
SWISH!!!
SWISH!!!
SWISH!!!
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CLANG!!!
CLANG!!!
CLANG!!!
CLANG!!!
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However, none of her attack made any contact. Juggernaut just kept on blocking them.
CLANG!!!
After another attack which was still blocked, Ais twisted her body and jumped. Because Juggernaut expected Ais to continue her attacks, it let go of the perfect opportunity to attack her. While in the air, Ais concentrated all her magic into "Lambent Light". Wind revolved around "Lambent Light" and Ais launched herself at Juggernaut from the air.
'Ais: Le Souffle'
"Le Souffle" upgraded version of Ais previous strongest attack "Lil Rafaga". The power it contained is tremendous.
SWOOSH!!!!
BOOM!!!!!
A giant explosion occurred and the entire 25th Floor trembled because of the power behind it. All Adventurers, who were still on this floor turned pale. They all thought that something was wrong with the Dungeon. Now, they really wanted to leave.
A huge cloud of dust was raised where the explosion happened. Primis had already taken Lili and Haruhime far away and was looking at Ais and Juggernaut fight. Soon, dust started to settle down and Ais was first one to came into sight. She was looking at front with serious expressions. That was her strongest attack. It was impossible for Juggernaut who had very poor defense against physical attacks to survival. But......
When Dust settled down everything became visible again. Ais eyes opened wide. There was a huge crater in front of her. Yet, no sign of Juggernaut. Ais hurriedly looked around. Then as if sensing something, she raised her head.
There she saw Juggernaut looking at her with its red eyes while standing on the ceiling. It's true that if attacked hit Juggernaut, it should be over for him. However, that will be if the attack did hit in the first place. When Ais concentrated her magic in "Lambent Light" for "Le Souffle", Juggernaut already sensed the incoming doom. Hence, it concentrated of its strength into its claw and dodged just when the attack was about to hit it.
Primis who witnessing the whole situation suddenly narrowed his eyes.
'Primis: It's not a fool. And it fights by completely relying on its instincts. That's also what saved it. This monster......'
Then a smile appeared on Primis face as he looked at Juggernaut.
'Primis: Change of plans. I want it.'
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Chapter – 164 (Juggernaut)