The next day, when the sun was high in the sky, everyone gathered in the familia manor courtyard.
Leading the group were Finn and Riveria. The rest included August and Ais, Tiona and Tione, Lefiya, the last friend, and the temporarily added Akii.
The group headed towards the dungeon in a mighty procession. Those who didn't know might think that Loki Familia was about to make some major moves again.
With three level 6 members and two level 5 members, this lineup was not an exaggeration even if they were going to subjugate a floor boss.
On the way, August and Ais behaved like a couple on an outing, their affectionate gestures making others feel like annoying mosquito.
Especially Lefiya, who couldn't help but envy them. Everything about August now was what she had always dreamed of.
The weakest among them, Lefiya, was also at level 3. With her magic, she could defeat level 5 and level 6 monsters easily. Soon, they passed through the upper levels and entered the lower ones.
(Even Valgang Dragons, the 58th floor monster can be defeated by Lefiya's magic, that proving her strength.)
"Die!"
Tiona swung her large axe, directly finishing off the last monster. Her 'Urga' was still in the process of being crafted, so for now, she had to use these weapons temporarily.
On the other side, Tione and Lefiya had already cleared the remaining monsters.
Finn and Riveria did not take part in the battle, however, they are supervisors for now
As for August and Ais, the two of them were like overpowered characters. Wherever they went, all the monsters were swept away, all killed with a single blow, without exception.
On the 16th floor of the dungeon, in a cave, the ground was covered with magical stones. A female elf and a catgirl were bending down to pick up the stones. Not far away, the rest of the group was resting.
"Why do I have to pick up magical stones?"
Lefiya's face was full of dissatisfaction as she looked at August lying on Ais's legs, enjoying the knee pillow. She hated him to the core.
"No choice. We're the weakest, so we can only take on a supporting role."
"Why doesn't that bastard August, who is also level 3, come over?"
"He has space skills."
"He..."
Lefiya suddenly choked. All the magical stones and loot were carried by August. Although it wasn't hard, it held a significant position within the team.
"We're about to reach the 18th floor. Do you want go to Rivira?"
"Huh? That town? I heard it was destroyed during the previous monster riot, right?"
"It was just rebuilt recently."
"It's rebuilt again? How many times is this?"
"I don't know about that. Although it's a safe floor, it's still in the dungeon, so it can't avoid monster attacks."
Finn also sighed. The history of this town was quite 'ancient.'
It was established after the elimination of the dark factions when Orario transitioned from chaos to stability. Since then, this adventurer town standing in the dungeon had been built.
To this day, this town had been destroyed countless times.
Countless destructions, countless rebuilds.
After all, in this Orario, the 18th floor was the first human checkpoint, holding absolute significance.
On the side, August lay on Ais's legs like a landlord, especially his smug appearance, making people want to beat him up.
"Ais, you spoil him too much. We are in the dungeon now."
Tiona couldn't help but say, as she, who had been forced to be annoying mosquito, was already quite restless from being forced to watch such shows.
"It's okay. I'll protect August well."
"I..."
A supremely gentle phrase made even Finn envy. Such a girlfriend was the dream of all men.
Rumble~
Just at this moment, the ground suddenly shook violently. Then, the ground cracked open, and a massive, pitch-black monster crawled out.
"Ah! Monster!"
Lefiya, who was picking up magical stones, was startled and quickly ran back.
Aki was also shocked. After sensing the absolute strength of this monster, she chose to temporarily retreat.
"This is an enhanced variant of the Hellhound, the Three-Headed Hellhound."
Riveria, looking at the giant three-headed hellhound in front of her, exclaimed in shock.
At this moment, August opened his eyes and looked at this hellhound enhanced variant. His mood was extremely calm.
For August, this type of low-probability enhanced variant had become commonplace. As long as he stayed on a floor for a little longer, enhanced variants would appear. August had almost mastered the pattern, making him extremely helpless.
*ROOOOOAR*
The three-headed hellhound roared angrily, and then flames spewed out of the mouths of its three heads.
The combination of three flames directly turned into a scorching flame shockwave heading towards August.
"Magical attack? Unfortunately, that's what I'm least afraid of. Fire away!"
Boom~
The next second, August was engulfed by flames.
"August."
"No way."
"How could this be?"
"Don't."
Lefiya, Tione, Tiona, and Aki all looked worriedly.
Finn, Riveria, and Ais, on the other hand, were sitting securely, showing no signs of panic or worry.
Ais understood August's strength. Even Allen, a level 6, was easily defeated by August. Facing a three-headed hellhound, there was no problem.
As for Finn and Riveria, as well as Ais, it was because of what Loki had told them yesterday.
August's strength was formidable, possessing eight skills and magic. Moreover, that special skill, even status couldn't explain. Such a person could not be defeated by the flames of a three-headed hellhound.
"Full Counter!"
August's voice rang out, and then the overwhelming flames suddenly reversed.
The raging flames that were originally coming towards August suddenly lost a head, and the flames expanded more than twice their original size, rushing towards the three-headed hellhound.
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