Dungeon was a abnormal phenomena. Ever since the formation of Aether Cities, the dungeons started appearing only in Terra Region.
Whenever a dungeon gate appeared, Zeon got only hundred hours to clear it. If the boss of a dungeon was not taken care of within this time, the gates would explode damaging the nearby areas. And the monster of the dungeon would roam freely. Higher the rank of the dungeon higher the casualties of the explosion.
After defeating the boss, Zeons had only time of five hours before the gates permanently closes. But very rarely, the gates wouldn't close after defeating the boss. That only lead us in the contrary, that there's a second boss hiding inside the dungeon. And the second boss always is a greater threat.
Right now, we were inspecting the previously cleared C Rank dungeon. It's already been ten hours after defeating the boss. Thus, we have additional ten more hours to clear this one.
The rotting smell of the dead monster, the gloominess of the dark cave, and the calmness dominating the entire dungeon, concerned me. I didn't know what the others thought, but I really had a bad feeling about the dungeon. It was creepy.
"Skyler, detect anything yet?" Leona broke the silence, "Let us know if any. This place is bugging me for some reasons."
"Right now, there's no sign of any monsters. However, MP density is increasing with due time. It's unusual."
"It sure is unusual." Mark spoke, "As the boss has been already defeated there is no source of MP that can maintain the Dungeon. If what you're saying is true, then a greater monster has to be around. It maybe a B Rank or higher."
[Warning: MP density at maximum]
[Warning: Fall Back]
[Warning: Fall Back]
[Warning: Fall Back]
[Warning: Fall Back]
"Everyone retreat. Retreat at once!!!" I screamed. I've never seen my system reacting with warning sign before. The foe must be on a different level.
"What're you talking about. The dungeon is not that much of a big deal." Risa smiled, "Well, you're D rank. Maybe the remaining monster is out of your calibre."
"I wouldn't bring that up if I were you." Leona prepared with her dual blades, "Even the B Rank boss didn't stand one minute against Skyler, yesterday. Mark, infuse your thunder with my blades." He nodded.
"That's absurd. Do you really think I'm gonna just believe what you babbled. Even we had hard time defeating the C rank boss of this dungeon…"
"Guys stop it." I screamed again, "If you value your life, run. Run at once. Someone's coming." My head was hazed in fear.
'Why I'm this scared all of a sudden? Why the system acting weird? Why the prompt screen is making glitches?' I thought as the sweat dropped from my head. My guns were prepared— yet trembled in fear? I couldn't comprehend.
[War…ning:…Zeon….Mu..st flee….]
From the depth of that cave, a small girl appeared, out of the darkness. She looked completely normal; age maybe around eight or nine.
Her hairs were long and black, even touched the ground. Her eyes were blank as if there was no living sign in her eyes. That innocent face of her scared the hell out of me.
"That's strange. Did she by chance entered the dungeon and got lost" Risa started walking towards her, "Hay little girl, how did you end up here?"
She didn't spoke, looked at her, then stared at us. With intention to say something she opened her mouth.
She said something. Her voice made a huge shockwave, equivalent to roar of millions of monster bosses; too high to hear, too complex to understand.
We all closed our ears putting hands. However Risa's one arm got slashed off, causing her to bleed.
The little girl raised her hands. She was about to slash of Risa entirely. If it wasn't for me who used Time Relativity.
That ability was also listed under Gravity Implosion. Creating a stronger gravitational field in that entire dungeon, making the relative time of the dungeon slower than the actual. Thus, I accelerating the time on myself, ran fast. Taking her from that girl, we fell back.
To a normal people's eye, a light sparkled where I stood, and I was there with Risa the next moment. As if I didn't even move but got Risa who was in my arms.
They were shocked. But it wasn't the time for any question. Mark immediately threw one of his strongest spell 'Lightning Storm'; causing the entire cave to fall upon her. Without anyone's noticing I used my skills to pressure her downside.
"Everyone fall back now." A wise option to be chosen by Mark, "Erika, heal Risa while running. I'll keep an eye on that girl while running as well. William & Leona run in front of them."
We started running. Leona and a guy were in front of us, while Erika was healing Risa who was in my arms. Mark was running behind us.
[Warning: Identification confirmed]
[Warning: the individual appears to be a small fragment of one of the five Primitive Demon of Apocalypse, Name: Nekoria, apocalyptic demon of 'True Chaos']
[Warning: AP output & MP count exceeded over measurement level]
[Warning: Immediate raid aborting recommended]
Just my luck. Not only did I lost the sweet time with my sis, I encountered a small fragment of one of the greatest disaster this world had ever faced.
"William, take her." I gave him Risa who was still being healed. I knew we didn't have much time. But only I could keep the demon busy until they got out of there.
'Hay system, is it possible for her to leave the dungeon' couldn't help myself but ask. After all, if the demon went outside, it might bring disaster.
[Notice: Can't be answered]
I saw that coming anyway. Guess I don't have anything left to choose.
"Hay Mark, you follow them. I'm staying behind for a moment and see what I can find about that girl." I slowed my speed.
"You sure? Good luck then. We'll be waiting for you outside the gate." He ran with the rest. Leona might not hear though.
[Notice: Anti-Elemental Barrier acquired. Initiate Anti-Elemental Barrier? Yes/No]
'I highly doubt she's a elemental. But let's give it a try.'
With my command, a force field barrier blocked the path. The girl, after a minute, approached there with her gentle walking.
Observing the barrier with her hands she halted, looked at me. Without making any sound she said something.
The barrier shattered. Suddenly my sense got blank. I only felt something crossed me.
[Notice: Initiating Death Resurrection. Attempt: Success]
Wait, did I just die….
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What? again….
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What?..
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