LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 95 - Episode 95: Arjena's Strengthening Plan Part 3
Episode 95: Arjena’s Strengthening Plan Part 3
We were delving into the Demon Summoning Dungeon.
Monsters were pouring out, one after another.
But the three of us, with excellent teamwork, defeated the monsters and finally reached the deepest part.
“That’s amazing… It’s only been about two hours since we entered the dungeon.”
Priestess Mishiri exclaimed with wide eyes.
According to her, it seems it usually takes over a week to conquer this dungeon.
Hehehe.
Although the dungeon is a complex maze, we have the great sage Caphrodyte with us.
“Hmm. Looks like there’s a big trap over there. It’ll be a detour, but let’s go around it.”
She said while looking at the floating map.
This is her magic, Labyrinth Guide, which is a cheating-level magic that shows the shortest route to the boss room.
And apparently, it also displays traps. Easy peasy.
“Oh, look! There’s a huge gate!”
Mishiri pointed ahead, where we saw a gate with lavish decorations.
“Yes, that’s the boss room.”
The boss is…
“Was it a Scorpion Dragon?”
“Yes, it’s a monster dragon with giant pincers. The preliminary information said it’s around level 60, but…”
Since the small fry monsters have all powered up.
I think the boss monster is probably stronger too.
“Arjena-san, Caphrodyte-san, are you feeling okay?”
“Hmm. I’m in tip-top shape.”
“Same here. I’m not tired at all.”
“Sigh… You two are so amazing, I don’t even get a chance to do anything.”
“That’s not true. You’re healing our scratches and such.”
“…I feel like I’m not really contributing much.”
“That’s what healers do. Don’t worry about it.”
“But… I feel bad just getting experience points.”
In a party, the experience points from defeating monsters are shared.
Her level has risen quite a bit. Before entering the dungeon, she was level 70, but now she’s 150.
“Everyone getting stronger is a good thing. Then you’ll be more helpful to Zaus too.”
“…I’m just dead weight in battles. During adventures with the hero Cea, I was always ridiculed.”
Hahaha… That’s a tough past.
“Forget about that useless hero. We’re in Zaus’ army now.”
“Y-Yes…”
Hmm.
Let’s cheer her up a bit.
“By the way, Mishiri. Your level has gone up quite a bit today, hasn’t it?”
“It’s thanks to both of you.”
“Hehehe. If you show Zaus your grown-up stats, he might praise you, you know?”
“Huh!?”
“Because, Mishiri, who was level 70, has surpassed 100. Zaus is sensitive to his comrades’ growth. He’ll definitely praise you! Maybe even give you… that?”
“T-The… what?”
“That thing.”
And I wave my hand sideways.
“A-Are you saying… petting!?”
“Hehehe.”
“Uwaaaah!! L-Let’s go!! To the boss room!!”
Oh boy.
She’s already excited.
“Hey, Arjena! I wonder if I’ll get petting too?”
“Why would you? Your level hasn’t gone up that much.”
“What!?! Mishiri is the only cunning one!!”
“But think about it. If you can start mass hunting Metal Hitodens, your level will skyrocket.”
“Hoho! Then, will I get petting!?”
“Maybe.”
“Hohohoo!! Let’s go!!”
Looks like we have another straightforward one here.
Honestly. What’s so good about Zaus’ petting…?
Zaus’… petting.
Zaus’…
Oh, come to think of it, I’ve never been petted by him before…
…I-I’m not interested in that anyway!
Hmph!
It’s fine. Petting or whatever.
I’m not dying for it.
I’m not even interested. It’s totally irrelevant to me.
First of all, the people in the castle value petting too much.
Petting isn’t just about patting someone on the head.
Zaus’ petting is really irrelevant!
“Z-Za… Zaus’… petting. Hehehe.”
“Looking forward to Zaus’ petting. Gufufu.”
…………I-I’m not interested at all!
“Let’s go!!”
We entered the boss room.
*Kisshaaaaa!!*
That was the strange cry of the boss monster, the Scorpion Dragon.
It’s a huge monster called Waitedale, over 20 meters tall, with large pincers and a characteristic tail with poison needles.
If we defeat it, we’ll get the Magic Summoning Flute.
I wonder what the enemy’s stats are like?
“Arjena-san! The enemy’s level is 600!!”
As expected.
I thought the boss would be strong too.
“Arjena! Let’s use this magic! Double Attack Bycarl!”
“Okay!!”
It’s a strengthening magic that doubles attack power.
With this, my attack power is doubled!
Since I’m currently level 310, it’s effectively an attack power of level 620!
And this is a new technique I’ve developed through daily training.
It’s a striking attack where I gather the power of Brave Slash into my fist.
My fist of justice.
I got the hint for this technique when I fought Hero Cea.
I’ll call it,
“Justice Arjena Machine Gun Punch!!”
Its attack power is three times that of normal level.
So, it’s effectively an attack power of level 1860.
Take the fist of justice!!
*Ora ora ora ora ora ora ora ora!!*
This is a series of blows of justice!!
“That’s amazing!! The tough Scorpion Dragon can’t even move!! And not only that, it’s destroying its tough shell!!”
It won’t succumb to the power of the Demon King.
The power of justice.
*Ora ora ora ora ora ora ora ora!!*
A pure heart of justice that overcomes evil intentions.
And then, raising my level and getting petted by Zaus…
No, petting is irrelevant now!
*Ora ora ora ora ora ora ora ora!!*
But if my level skyrocketed, would even Zaus be surprised?
Would he say, “You did well”?
And then, petting…
No, no.
Such things don’t matter!
With a heart of justice free from evil, I’ll defeat the wicked!!
I unleashed my full-strength blow.
*Nadenadeeeee!!*
The Scorpion Dragon flew away and died.
“Arjena-san… What was that chant just now?”
“…………”
Oh no.
I said something weird…
“Anyway, look, Mishiri! The Scorpion Dragon’s corpse turned into an item!!”
It was the Magic Summoning Flute.
“Yayyyy!! I got the Magic Summoning Flute!! With this, I can go hunting for… pet–… Metal Hitodens in large numbers!!”
“We also need to gather Demon Grass.”
Oh right.
This dungeon is in Count Zuluy’s territory.
To enter, you need to bring illegal Demon Grass.
If you don’t deliver the Demon Grass within a week, you’ll become a slave of the count.
“Then let’s look for Demon Grass next.”
“Hmm. Should we use Labyrinth Guide for that?”
And she produces a map of the dungeon in the air.
“This magic is convenient.”
“We can’t search for unknown items. But since I know about Demon Grass, I can guide us to its location with this magic. For known items, this magic can guide us to their location.”
“As long as it’s not too far. How far do we need to go?”
“It seems Demon Grass is in the boss room.”
“Then it’s here.”
“Caphrodyte-san! Isn’t that grass growing over there?”
“Yes, that’s it.”
Ahaha!
Things are going smoothly.
Come to think of it, my level might have gone up.
Since we got experience points from defeating the Scorpion Dragon earlier.
I wonder how much my level has increased? Let’s take a look.