"[Fire Javelins!]"
Rain down!
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A blazing cluster of high-temperature magic bullets filled the field of vision, transforming into a swarm of arrows that arced forward... in an instant, they scattered across the area ahead!
"BOOM BOOM BOOM, "
The dense roar of explosions shook everyone's eardrums, mixed with the monsters' shrieks and cries of agony.
The dazzling light reflected red across their faces. Watching the swathes of Valgang Dragons and Wyverns being wiped out by Lefiya's wide-range annihilation magic, twisted smiles appeared on their faces.
"At last, I've finally met you face to face, you damned monsters!"
"Let me go on a killing spree!"
"Phew, we made it to the destination safe and sound."
Tione, Tiona, and Alicia each proclaimed their victory.
Meanwhile, Lefiya stood up from Tione's embrace, looking slightly timid.
"Lefiya, keep preparing your magic. Miss Alicia will protect you. We… are going to take the dragons head-on!"
With narrowed golden eyes, Fron swiftly scanned the terrain of the entire 58th floor, while coordinating through quick commands.
The 58th floor was completely different from the labyrinth structure of the "Dragon's Vase."
Compared to the vast areas of the 51st–57th floors, each larger than the city of Orario itself, the 58th floor had no such special features. In fact, just by standing here, one could overlook the entire level.
In stark contrast to the "Great Wilderness" of the 49th floor, the 58th floor was nothing but a single, super-massive cavernous chamber.
No confusing layers, no obstacles blocking vision, no chance of getting lost, the scenery here was simply a seamless, gigantic rectangular hall, formed entirely by black steel walls and a vaulted ceiling.
Of course, this place… was also where the Loki Familia had once recorded their best expedition results.
But the scene when they came to the 58th floor last time was entirely different.
Back then, everyone's stamina, equipment, and supplies had been exhausted, leaving them no choice but to give up on challenging the floor while watching the monsters from afar.
Yet today, on their second try, the overall strength of the Loki Familia had risen far beyond one level. The key addition to their combat power was none other than the man named Fron Argon.
"Hahahahaha, we're finally back here! After all the suffering you caused us, this time we'll return it all to you!"
Tione and Tiona's blood boiled over; they could no longer suppress their burning excitement, and in a heartbeat, they charged straight into the monsters'!
"ROOOAAARRRRRR, "
But the Dungeon clearly had no intention of letting these adventurers run rampant. The horde of Valgang Dragons and Wyverns that had just been wiped out by Lefiya's magic quickly respawned from the walls and the ground, roaring as they attacked.
"Tch…"
Fron narrowed his eyes, curling his lips, spinning the staff in his left hand. Violent fire and lightning once again surged from his body.
Facing the towering Valgang Dragons and Wyverns bristling with menace, the long-dormant fighting spirit burst forth from within Fron, breaking through his facade and erupting in full force in the deepest part of the Dungeon!
His expression shifted, no longer calm, but twisted into a savage, eager grin.
"It's been a while… let's have a real battle, hahahahaha!"
Step, step, step-step, step-step-step,
Dragging the tip of his staff along the ground, his cloak snapped and flared in the rushing air as his footsteps grew faster and faster. In an instant, his form blurred into a streak of black light, piercing straight into the overwhelming swarm of monsters!
"Skill: 'Reader,' active!"
"Skill: 'Scholar,' active!"
"Skill: 'Infinite Super Magic,' active!"
BOOM,
Without hesitation, Fron unleashed his strongest form from the very start!
Empowered by threefold boosts, Surtur cloaked Fron in a massive black corona, and like a falling sun, he smashed into the heart of the monsters' horde!
"BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM, "
A towering mushroom cloud erupted skyward, accompanied by terrifying layered shockwaves that swept across everything.
Perhaps it was only an illusion, but the entire vast space of the 58th floor seemed to tremble with Fron's advance.
Thud-thud-thud-thud-thud,
His blurred figure, sharpened by his extreme attributes, darted through the monsters' ranks. At times he paused just long enough to drive his staff through an enemy's magic stone; at others he twisted away from claws and fangs, his staff glittering with radiant magic rings that pulsed with top-tier violet crystals, as he spun and danced among them.
Seeing Fron slaughtering monsters ahead of them, Tione and Tiona exchanged a glance before shouting and charging in as well!
"Th-th-this… Raul, Miss Alicia, w-what should we do!"
Overwhelmed by the oppressive might of the monster horde, the young elf girl trembled, her mind in chaos, utterly frozen without anyone to command her.
"As a mage, Lefiya, your job is to chant your spells!"
"…I-I understand!"
Recalling her previous experience on the 51st floor and Fron's harsh scolding, Lefiya's beautiful eyes now shone brightly, her whole spirit transformed.
"Raul, bring out your shield and protect Lefiya. I'll cover those three with my bow!"
"U-understood, Miss Alicia!"
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Meanwhile, as Fron's squad battled the monsters on the 58th floor,
Finn led the other half of the team sprinting at full speed through the regular route toward the same destination.
"That sounded like bombardments from below… have they stopped? Was it just my imagination?"
Tsubaki, carrying a variety of spare weapons, frowned in confusion as she ran, glancing back while asking Finn.
"Ah, but deep down, you already know the answer."
At the rear, Gareth let out a booming laugh:
"Those youn'un's are doing a fine job! They've really grown… makes this old man proud."
Riveria gripped her staff tightly, her emerald eyes narrowing.
"Just now, I sensed Lefiya's magical wave from the shaft. They must already be engaged in battle."
"Hey, hey, hey, that's the 58th floor we're talking about! You're seriously not even a little worried?"