episode_0124

Perhaps it’s because of the confident action and proof through skill.

Cain’s expression became a little better.

“It seems I thought you were too young. You must have overcome countless difficulties on your own, too.”

Cain flicks his hand.

Then, the expanded sense detected the black magicians who appeared around them.

The number is roughly

Grace seemed to feel the same thing, flinching momentarily.

“1, 2…, there are about 20 people. A lot of black magicians have appeared.”

“I know.”

As expected, there was no way there were only 3 of them.

I heard the black magicians were chasing their comrades who betrayed them and ran away.

However, with this many black magicians appearing.

I feel a little tense.

I can feel a little cold sweat running down without realizing it.

What if Cain had other intentions here?

At that moment, it’s goodbye from this world in an instant.

Just then, a hole was pierced in the cave wall, and a person appeared.

It was a familiar face.

“…You?!”

“Hehe. I didn’t expect to see you this soon.”

That black magician who spread false information to adventurers and scattered treasure chests on the 5th floor.

Was he perhaps planning to approach Grace in that way?

“Actually, we were going to find you first someday. Naturally. Well, I guess this kind of thing isn’t necessary anymore.”

I was already wondering if a black magician who suddenly released strange information and lured adventurers had appeared.

There was a reason for everything.

“Oh, I earn money that way normally too!”

Suddenly, the black magician met on the 5th floor said energetically.

Then Cain cleared his throat with a *ahem*.

“…We need money too.”

Ah, so black magicians actually make money that way.

Just the approach to Grace this time felt different.

One question was answered.

Cain changed back to a serious expression and began to speak.

“Currently, ordinary black magicians are living a life of being parts, simply dominated by the evil god.”

“…? Isn’t that how it’s supposed to be?”

“Is the Ariel Order living while being dominated by the main god in real time?”

“That’s…”

Come to think of it, compared to the evil god who feels like he’s actively working even when seen from the outside, I haven’t heard of the main god doing anything other than being with me right now.

If the main god were spreading influence right now, at least the saint would have a perfectly sound mind.

“Humans should think and act as they wish above all else. Even black magicians who have fallen down a bad path like us.”

“Are you saying black magic itself is bad?”

“Hmph, that’s why it’s more attractive.”

Ah, there were quite a few eccentric people among the tower’s magicians.

The fact that they implant monsters into their bodies is one thing, these black magicians seem even stranger than the guys under the evil god.

“Anyway, humans must act with free will. The wandering black magicians outside our Legion will overturn that place the moment a crack appears in the Legion. At that moment, all conflict will end.”

Well, I don’t think the conflict will end just because the evil god is removed and the mainstream of black magic changes.

They want to bring down the black magician organization currently dominated by the evil god.

And we are in a position where we must eliminate the evil god since he’s constantly targeting us.

Our interests align.

Besides, the enemy of your enemy is your friend.

“I will apologize first. About testing you.”

“Please look forward to good cooperation.”

“Alright. Then shall we start right away? You were all listening, right?”

The black magicians immediately began to move according to Cain’s command.

At the same time, the cave that was surrounding us began to be moved aside.

“Then I’ll make it similar to the 6th floor.”

“…Yes.”

As if reading my mind, Cain created the perfect combat environment.

Immediately, the surroundings changed, transforming into a scene like the 6th floor.

“Is rain needed?”

“It’s okay. What we need are cards.”

“…? Is that so. I understand for now.”

Besides me and Noah.

The cards my party members are using now are still cards that only come out on the 1st-5th floors.

We need to properly grind this time and become stronger.

Even to become a high-floor adventurer and enter [Diver’s].

“I was already wondering if I should stay on the 6th floor all day.”

I breathed a sigh of relief.

I thought I might have to spend a few months on the 6th floor.

With this, couldn’t I really pull it off quickly?

Just then, Grace approached me.

“But why are you trying to go up so fast? Your speed is already quite fast.”

In truth, aiming for the 7th floor when it hasn’t even been a year since becoming an adventurer is an absurd speed.

Of course, it’s not completely impossible. It is a truly rare case.

Wasn’t Kylec’s former party, Erica’s party, similar?

Although our party is also a rookie party that everyone is paying attention to in a similar way.

“……Both the 5th floor and the occupation of District 11. We are still very weak, aren’t we?”

“Maybe the opponent was just too strong?”

“Right now, even if all of us attacked Mr. Cain here, we probably couldn’t even make a scratch.”

“…That’s true.”

In the recent two incidents, or even until yesterday, I played various roles. But always a supportive role. Ultimately, to survive, we have to get stronger ourselves. Even more than now.

Just then, space opened up ahead, and monsters poured out one after another.

They are familiar monsters.

“…Phasing Wolf.”

“The correct name is Shadow Wolf.”

The total number of individuals is 21.

It’s not a small number.

Even though Shadow Wolves are just slightly large dogs in size, they have the absurd skill of ignoring one attack.

The best way to deal with those guys is to use AoE attacks or field skills to remove their skill.

I quickly change my Joker card before the wolves attack us.

The exact moment I finished switching, the wolves who had just moved and were confused suddenly spotted us and prepared for battle.

『Battle Start. Draw 4 cards.』

『Energy 5/5』

『Joker Card – Draw 1 designated card additionally on the first turn.』

[Typhoon (5)] [Fireball (1)] [Force Field (2)] [Body Enhancement (0)] + [Ifrit (4)]

The options increased to 2.

Originally, I was thinking of using Ifrit.

Come to think of it, a Typhoon that blows everything away and cuts through with powerful wind doesn’t seem bad either.

Assuming that Power card series consume my mana, it’s more efficient to prioritize using cards as much as possible to increase grinding efficiency.

I immediately throw one card.

[Typhoon]

As soon as the card melted into thin air, wind began to blow around me.

A 5-cost attack card strengthened by [Cat’s Paw].

A powerful wind began to blow from behind me.

A wind so powerful that my comrades in front of me staggered momentarily.

I immediately manipulate the wind precisely.

Avoiding my comrades, I target only the wolves ahead.

The movement of the wolves that were running towards us began to slow down in the wind.

However, some guys stubbornly rushed forward without using their phasing skill.

But we have someone capable of ranged attacks.

*Paaat-*

An arrow pierced 2 wolves simultaneously.

Unlike Gem Soldiers, wolves, having soft muscles, couldn’t block Kylec’s attack.

*Paaat* again.

This time, 1 wolf met its end.

At the same time, a magic stone dropped with a *clink*.

“Grrr…!!”

The wolves, perhaps thinking they would be shot and killed like this, began to change their strategy.

Their bodies blurred, and the wolves charged, ignoring the powerful wind.

I immediately withdrew the wind.

“Uwaaaa!!!”

Luca aimed for the moment when the phasing was released and used [Taunt].

“”……?!!!”

The wolves instantly turned their bodies towards Luca.

It was just that it didn’t work on the 7th floor. Taunt is still effective enough against the monsters on the 6th floor.

Luca immediately hid behind Adele, who was firmly blocking the front with her greatsword.

The wolves pouring towards that spot.

With a *thump thump thump* sound, the wolves attacked Adele.

The wolves’ teeth pierced Adele’s body and added scratches to her armor, but.

“This much is…!!”

Because they were very weak monsters compared to Gem Soldiers.

Adele endured and then swung her greatsword.

*KABOOOM!!!*

A massive shockwave traveled forward along the trajectory of the greatsword, blowing the wolves away.

The wolves whose bodies were torn by the impact vanished and dropped rewards.

Now, 11 wolves remained.

But behind Adele, Grace and Luca were already meticulously taking care of the wolves with their respective weapons.

Now, Kylec’s arrow, which had become quite refined, pierced between Grace and Luca and targeted a wolf.

“We’ve definitely gotten stronger.”

I struggled a bit after first entering the 6th floor until meeting Erica’s party, but I’ve become stronger in the past few days.

“Mr. Ivan!!!”

Just then, the last remaining wolf rushed towards me.

Of course, I wouldn’t be worried.

Because Noah is next to me.

However.

“Wait a moment. I’ll catch it. There’s something I need to test.”

At my words, Noah, who was about to rush forward, backed away.

Seeing that, I threw one card.

[Body Enhancement]

The exhilaration I felt after a long time, as soon as the card melted.

My body is light.

Until now, I had deleted cards on the shop floor, but I had also consistently drunk potions that boosted my stats.

If it’s [Body Enhancement] that gets stronger by percentage points.

When fighting one wolf, how strong would it be?

Taking out a dagger from my pocket.

“Shield.”

A Defense Golem popped out and blocked the charging wolf’s attack once.

I rushed towards the momentarily stopped guy, plunged the dagger into its belly, and slashed it straight down.

But it got stuck in the middle.

With my strength, I couldn’t slash its body with the dagger.

‘……As expected, I still have a long way to go.’

I still feel that my normal physical stats are significantly lacking.

As expected, a magician should live like a magician.

“Explode. And give me a shield too.”

[Yes.]

*KABOOOM!!!*

The Defense Golem placed a shield on me and exploded.

The last remaining wolf vanished without a trace.

*Ding!*

『Please check your card rewards.』

The status window announced victory.

Seeing the card return to the deck, Grace scurried forward to pick up rewards like magic stones and cards.

Noah, who was beside her, saw that and.

“Even without Erica, we can handle the 6th-floor monsters.”

“No, this is only possible because there’s no rain or volcano-like environment. If there were, it wouldn’t be easy, would it?”

“That’s true.”

The reason the 6th floor is difficult is partly due to the monsters having skills, but also due to the uncomfortable and tough environment.

Since we’re only fighting monsters without such things, it doesn’t feel much different from the 5th floor.

That might also be the reason why there’s quite a difference between them and the 7th-floor monsters.

Just then, the twin black magicians’ voices were heard.

“Ah, shall we send the next monsters?”

“You’re not resting just because you caught guys like these, are you?”

Of course, we couldn’t miss the chance to catch 6th-floor monsters while excluding the terrible environment.

Everyone was highly motivated.

“Send them as fast as possible!”

“At this rate, we might even get a Gold card?”

“What do you take us for!!”

As soon as they said that, the twin black magicians suddenly laughed loudly, and then.

spoke in a slightly creepy voice.

“Really? Alright♡”

Not long after, we came to regret what we had just said.