"Hello again, folks! Back with Youmi in another world! Today, I'll be exploring the dungeon, as per your request!" Seren announced, striking a pose in front of the towering gate.
She held her mobile up in front of her face, ensuring that both she and the gate were clearly visible to her viewers.
Lately, there had been doubters of her content, which wasn't surprising given its fantastical nature. However, now that she was live streaming, she was confident that she could dispel any doubts.
Glancing at the system beside her mobile, Seren quickly checked her status:
[Path: The Wanderer lvl 18]
[Unique Skill: The Gate to Another World lvl 10]
[Subdivision*: Streamer (activated)]
[Unique Skill: The Influencer lvl 3]
[Subdivision: Gamer Addiction (inactive)]
[Unique Skill: The Eyes Of The Beholder lvl 5]
[Subdivision: - ]
[Unique Skill: - ]
[Active Quest: 3]
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[Utub Account and Streaming Information]
[Account Name: @Youmi223]
[Subscriber: 15k]
[Status streaming: Ongoing]
[Time: 01.04]
[Viewers: 250]
[Gift Received: 50 Nexus Points]
[Unique Skill: The Influencer has been activated.]
"Nice! 250 viewers in just a minute of streaming!" Seren cheered inwardly as she glanced at her viewer count.
As she delved deeper into the dungeon, she shared her experiences and observations with her audience. The interior resembled a grand hall adorned with dragon statues on either side.
Seren was engrossed in her mobile, trying to capture every detail of the dungeon while also engaging with her viewers' comments.
Despite some viewers still doubting the authenticity of her adventure and suspecting green screen trickery, Seren didn't care much, because the followers and rewards kept rolling like crazy!
"How cool is this, folks! I told you everything is real. Just look at the intricate detail on this statue—it's so lifelike!" she exclaimed, moving closer to one of the statues, unaware that it was beginning to move.
"Seren!" Amane's voice cut through the air, filled with urgency, as she swiftly destroyed the statue with a slash of her katana.
Stunned, Seren stood frozen in place, while Amane scolded her for her carelessness.
"That's enough with the phone! This place is dangerous! If you're going to keep playing with those gadgets, you might as well head back to the village!" Amane admonished.
Frowning, Seren reluctantly left her mother's side, continuing to explore the dungeon on her own.
"Ugh! That child!" Amane exclaimed, frustration evident in her voice, though Cassius, her husband, tried to comfort her with a reassuring pat on the shoulder.
"It's okay, darling. She's just a child. Let's move on to the next room," Cassius suggested, attempting to ease Amane's agitation.
As they entered the next room, they were greeted by two guards standing watch, flanking two separate hallways. Above them, a cryptic inscription read:
"Two hallways, two guards. One tells you a lie and one always tells the truth. Each hallway will lead you to either heaven or hell. Proceed with caution, for you have only one question."
"Hmm... I hate riddles..." Cassiua scratched his chin, deep in thought, while Seren continued to her streaming and chatter away, and Amane simply shrugged.
In the Ashbourne family, the only member that has a brain is Lucien, while the rest of them just have a brawl.
"I know you can solve this, honey!"
'Ohh... My sweet wife.' Cassius thought to himself and found a spirit to keep thinking.
Cassius pondered for a moment before shaking his head. "What would Lucien do..." he mumbled to himself.
"Ah, forget it. Summon: a gun," he declared, conjuring a revolver into his hand and promptly firing at one of the guards.
The remaining guard gasped in shock and blurted out, "You killed my friend!"
"Aha, so this one speaks the truth," Cassius smirked. "Now, which hallway leads to the right path?"
The guards began to sweat nervously, and with a resigned sigh, one of them reluctantly pointed towards the correct hallway. With that, the trio continued their journey, leaving the guard to mourn his fallen comrade.
They entered one room after another but didn't find something interesting. It just either riddles or fighting monsters and of course they solve all of it with violence. Sometimes they even got treasure chests that were full of gold and jewelry.
Seren let out a tired yawn, noticing that her viewer count had climbed to 2500, yet they seemed to be growing bored with the repetitive content.
She couldn't blame them; she was feeling the same way. However, she was determined not to let her creativity falter.
Zooming in on her father's face with the camera, she asked, "So Dad, what are we searching for?"
Amane furrowed her brows in confusion. "You followed us here and you don't even know why we came?"
"Well, you've been going in and out of the forest so much, it seemed suspicious!" Seren defended herself.
Amane reached into her pocket and handed something to Seren, who examined it with a puzzled expression. "What the hell is this?"
"Are you blind? It's garlic!" Amane replied incredulously.
"You two came all the way here just for this thing?" Seren was rendered speechless.
"Hey, that 'thing' is garlic! The holy grail of cooking!" Amane retorted, halting in her tracks. "How did I raise someone as disgraceful as you?"
"Wow, chill Mom, it's just garlic, and there's no way we can find it here. Anyway, I asked Dad, not you," Seren rolled her eyes.
"You don't know that?" Amane shot back.
"Let's all just calm down and continue, alright? We're already deep into this dungeon anyway," Cassius intervened, attempting to diffuse the tension between them.
Having spent too long exploring the dungeon, the narrow and dark surroundings were starting to wear on their nerves. Cassius was particularly eager to put an end to their ordeal.
He loves his wife and daughter. But damn! Being trapped in a place like this with them was hell and it drove him crazy. Primarily because they keep bickering at each other.
"And Lucien..." Amane murmured suddenly.
"What?" Seren looked puzzled by the sudden mention of her brother.
"We're here searching for Lucien too. That old man in the village said he might be here," Cassius explained further.
"Huh? So you care about him after all?" Seren furrowed her brows, as it seemed they hadn't shown much concern previously.
"Of course we care! It's just that your brother is good at solving any problem. So we thought he would be fine," Amane nodded.
When they heard about the red dragon taking Lucien just for having sex, they were relieved that at least their son would be alive.
However, they couldn't shake off their worry and ended up here, searching for him.
As they continued walking, they eventually came upon a grand gate that stood out from the rest, signaling the possibility of a boss encounter.
"Ohh! Look, folks, it seems like a boss floor!" Seren exclaimed excitedly to her viewers.
"A boss? Interesting. Let's fight them and get this over with," Cassius urged impatiently.
Upon opening the door, they were greeted by a throne room adorned with gold, the brightness of which made Cassius squint his eyes.
At the end of the room sat a figure draped in regal attire—a king's cape and crown. However, it was no ordinary king; it was an undead entity.
Stretching out its hand, the undead murmured an incantation, conjuring a magical spell. From the ground, an army of undead emerged, ready to strike.
"Hah! I will send you to the afterlife once more!" said Cassius, ready to attack.
Without hesitation, the couple prepared to attack. Cassius unleashed a barrage of gunfire, while Amane wielded her lightning-infused katana, both determined to defeat their foes.
They fought valiantly, shooting and slashing their way through the undead horde. Yet, to their dismay, the creatures kept rising, their bones reforming like pieces of a puzzle.
"Shit! What the hell, you asshole! Fight me properly if you dare, don't just sit there!" Cassius exclaimed in frustration, firing relentlessly at the undead king, though his bullets were repelled by a magic shield.
"Khu, khu! Can't be helped! I will use my unique skill." Seren stepped forward confidently, hands on her hips. "The Eyes Of The Beholder activated!" she proclaimed.
[The Eyes Of The Beholder is active.]
"Are you planning to defeat it with your mobile?" Amane interjected.
"Of course not! You two will be the ones to defeat it! The Eyes Of The Beholder is a skill that allows me to see directly at the enemy's weaknesses with 0% margin for error!"
"It can even zoom in and zoom out like a camera phone! A unique skill befitting of me!" Seren laughed maniacally, reveling in her own delusions.
She seemed like someone suffering from "middle-school second-year syndrome."
With her enhanced vision, Seren scanned the area, everything appearing in black and white except for their weaknesses. Meanwhile, her parents battled with the army of undead.
"Aha! I found it! It's in that massive pendant the king is wearing! Destroy it, and everything will end!" Seren pointed at the ruby-adorned pendant, and her parents, with lightning speed, prepared to attack.
Their movements were halted by the shield spell, but Amane refused to be deterred. With unwavering determination, she pushed forward, her katana clashing against the shield while Cassius dealt with the remaining undead.
"There's no way I'll lose to something as hideous as you!" Amane shouted, her strikes causing the shield to crumble.
She continued to press on, relentlessly attacking the pendant until it shattered into pieces.
Her katana pierced through the pendant, penetrating the undead body. Suddenly, all the undead ceased moving, their forms reverting to mere skulls and bones.
Amane wiped the sweat from her brow, remarking, "Well, that was easy!"
Then, her gaze shifted to something behind the throne—an entity peacefully slumbering behind it.