episode_0149

As Ian predicted, the A-list party fell into a trap.

The proof was that the floor of the road leading from the dungeon entrance was open.

Fortunately, he knew the right way.

As I hurried down, I saw warriors in the distance surrounded by Frogmen.

“Helena. Let’s ensure safety first.”

“Yes!”

Helena immediately unfolded a hemispherical protection around them.

Then, protective gear was deployed on the shield to protect the party.

Multiple shields.

Ian thought that Helena’s recent growth was rapid.

Actually, it’s not just Helena.

I know that Lucia and Helena train separately with Kati.

Vivian is also growing rapidly, receiving training from Scarlett and studying various things on her own.

How dare I challenge the A-level dungeon already?

There are only about 100 warriors in total.

Behind Helena’s protection, Vivian steadily reduced the number of Frogmen.

“Ugh… . It’s so gross… .”

Despite brutally defeating Frockman, Vivian whined like a child.

Meanwhile.

-Gruk!

Giant Frogman.

The Frockman Chief started running.

“Ugh profit! What a disgusting frog… !”

It hit the ground and ran over the walls and ceiling as it approached.

“I can’t guess… !”

Unfortunately, because of the multiple protection, Helena’s current protection was smaller than usual.

At least one of the Frogman Chiefs was able to fit through the gap above.

“I will handle it.”

Lucia drew her sword and leapt.

With perfect timing, Vivian used the magic she had recently learned from Sylvia.

Wind up.

It was a magic that assisted in sending the target flying high.

Lucia, who gained the momentum of the wind, cut down the Chief with a single sword.

“Hmm.”

Lucia, who landed, just restored the union with Vivian.

Even though we didn’t talk to each other, we got along.

The sword’s trajectory was accurate, and even the landing was perfect.

“Good.”

Lucia smiled happily.

The A-class party, freed from the siege, also found some relaxation.

It was easy to sort out the remaining Frogmen.

“This is won. Thanks to our outstanding juniors, we have nothing left to do?”

One of the A-rank warriors, a woman holding a bow, approached with a grin.

There were only four of them, and unlike the fruits, they did not have a manager with them.

“Oh, hello… .”

Vivian greeted me without realizing it.

While solving dungeons, this was the first time I encountered such a normal party.

“Look, you are that cutie Vivian?”

“… … .”

“I am Dora. I am the archer of our party.”

A dark blonde woman shook my hand.

However, no one shook hands.

Given the circumstances, it appears that Dora is the representative, but this is because there was no hero worthy of being the representative at the fruit party.

Naturally, Dora’s eyes went to Ian.

Ian, who was looking at the fruits, smiled and stepped forward to shake hands.

“This is Ian.”

“You’re a celebrity. Well, you are all famous these days. Anyway, thank you for meeting me. And, thank you for your help.”

Dora’s colleagues behind her also expressed their gratitude by bowing lightly.

“I thought I was going to die. It would have been worth fighting if it hadn’t been a surprise attack. What can I do to embarrass my juniors?”

It was just as Ian had heard.

Dora was a brave and good-natured warrior.

Her colleagues were also gentle.

“The magic you used earlier, Lightning Wave? Right? Is it true that there is no casting?”

“Neeh? Uh… . Yes, everything is correct… .”

“I never thought I would see multiple protection in action… . How much do you pray a day?”

“Maintained at least twice!”

“The leaping power is considerable. Is this a swordsmanship that you practice on a regular basis?”

“Hmm. Not really. The reason I was able to jump was thanks to the help of our wizard.”

In this way, he freely expressed good-natured interest in the fruit that corresponded to his position.

Dora grinned as she looked at that.

“You’re so famous these days. Besides us, other A-class warriors are also in an uproar. I want to see you once.”

“People higher than our party are paying all attention. It’s an honor.”

“Do you think you will get to level A soon?”

Dora pointed out and introduced the group one by one.

“Wizard, Katarina. Priest, Marco, Knight, Dylan.”

“Hello! I’m Katarina!”

Katarina, a wizard with light tan hair, waved her hand and greeted me.

“Hello. This is Marco, a feeble kindling.”

Marco, the black-haired priest who looked a bit tired, bowed.

“It’s Dylan.”

Dylan, who had a similar build to Ian, nodded slightly and spoke briefly.

“It was fate that we met like this, would you like to accompany us?”

“Well, I am in a position of observation. Let’s ask the parties involved.”

The fruit warriors who overheard the conversation immediately nodded.

This is because the first impression was so good.

“Please take care of me.”

Dora smiled again.

“I have no intention of giving up the magic stone just because I am a junior, so I have to do my best. Got it?”

“Yes!”

And so, our first collaboration with another party began.

*

Dora was amazed.

It resembles astonishment.

‘It’s ridiculously surprising… .’

Ian Party’s power was greater than the rumors.

No, that rumor didn’t even capture half of their skills.

A wizard who slaughters enemies and overturns the terrain with no-cast magic.

A priest who spreads protection like a castle wall so that not only does he never get hurt, but he actually repels enemies.

A knight who roams the battlefield like a ghost and ravages the enemy with grace.

It wasn’t enough to express them with just those sentences.

Dorado had been active as a warrior for quite a long time, and was a veteran who was at the top of the A class.

It had the power to make even her admire.

Judgment, response, cooperation.

In addition, individual skills when fighting by dividing the number of people.

There was nothing missing.

‘I heard that it hasn’t even been half a year since you became a hero… .’

Is it possible to grow this much in such a short period of time?

The question was meaningless.

Because there are living witnesses right before our eyes that it is possible.

Dora felt a sense of déjà vu.

The first time, when I met the first warrior party.

At that time, Dora was still a B-class hero, and the first hero party was also an A-class hero.

They were brilliant.

As if replicating the image of a hero who defeats the enemy and protects his allies.

‘But these people are more than that… .’

Dora’s gaze returned to Ian.

He is the actual person who gave us this shocking experience twice.

I selected and raised the first warrior party.

After that, the person who raised these fruit heroes again.

Ian doesn’t remember, but Dora Party and he were spherical.

However, Dora Party was afraid that talking about it would bring up bad memories for him, so she pretended that it was their first meeting.

“They are scary juniors.”

Knight Dylan followed next to me and muttered.

“That’s right. Did you see Vivian using magic? His behavior is cute, but wow… .”

“Helena’s faithfulness seems to be so deep that the bottom is unknown… .”

Katarina, Marco.

They also felt the same way as Dora.

Dora smiled and spoke for their feelings.

“They are really promising juniors.”

*

Because of Ian’s information, the group moved forward without any problems.

While crossing the rugged mountainous area, I encountered numerous monsters.

A leopard with viciously large fangs.

Things like human-sized spiders that disappear in the colors of their surroundings.

There were many threatening monsters other than Frockman, but they were not enough to threaten Dora’s party and Ian’s party.

“I think they are nice people.”

Time to take a short break.

Vivian said, sitting next to Ian.

Ian, who was reconsidering his route, chuckled.

“Rare warriors. Especially considering that the characters of the heroes tend to break down as they get to the top.”

“That’s right. I think it matches well. Are you catering to us?”

“Probably to some extent. It is true that our warriors lack experience.”

“… … .”

Vivian suddenly pursed her lips and blushed.

“… Why are you doing that?”

“Huh? No, it’s just… . When you say he’s our hero, there’s something very… . lol… .”

Vivian laughed as if she was embarrassed, gently rubbing her curled knees.

“Things like this will happen in the future, right? You have to cooperate and fight even with strangers.”

“There will be more.”

“I see… . I need to work harder.”

Vivian answered and took a quick look around.

Kati went to scout the surrounding area to prevent any danger.

Lucia and Helena were having a serious conversation as if discussing something, and Mercy was sitting quietly on Helena’s shoulder.

Dora Party looked at them with strange eyes.

In other words, there was no one paying attention to the place where it was just the two of them.

After confirming that, Vivian carefully took Ian’s arm into her arms and rested her head on his shoulder.

Ian stiffened.

“I’m having a hard time. So now is the time to complain.”

“Well, suddenly… .”

“But that’s okay. Those frogs are so disgusting… . It will definitely appear in my dreams when I return.”

Vivian whined and pressed her body closer.

“Ugh, I wanted to faint when the spider appeared earlier… . I envy Helena and Lucia because they seem to have great courage. I’m becoming a big sister… .”

Vivian, who had been chattering for a while, woke up in surprise when the grass rustled.

Fortunately, Kati did not come, but it was also the right time to come.

Vivian hurried back to Lucia and Helena before Kati got suspicious.

‘Well, what if I see it… ! Me too, I like Ian too… . Oh, no, but getting caught from the front is a different problem… .’

That’s how I organized my messy thoughts.

Even though it was only for a short time, it was nice to be able to recharge my energy.

By then, Katy had returned to Ian.

“I had a hard time. Is there anything around?”

“Yes. The scenery is exactly as the owner described it.”

“I can go as planned… .”

Suddenly, Katy came closer.

She held onto Ian’s right arm and sniffed.

“… … .”

Kati didn’t say anything, just looked up at Ian.

The slightly wrinkled eyebrows, narrowed eyebrows, and tightly closed, slightly protruding lips signaled feelings of discomfort.

He had a lot to say, but he had an expression that said he wasn’t going to say it.

Instead of speaking, she roughly rubbed her head, which had cat ears, on Ian’s right arm.

Like a cat marking its territory, it moves around persistently.

I rubbed so hard that the static electricity built up and my hair stood up like crazy.

Ian sighed as he looked at his scattered hair.

What I was doing was ridiculous.

“Shall we move now?”

With Dora’s suggestion, we started moving again.

*

-Gruk, gurk.

When Frogman spots an enemy, he inflates his jaw and makes a strange sound.

It is a notification and warning to colleagues.

“Hiyaaa! It’s gross-!”

Vivian screamed when she saw countless Frogmen gathered together.

This is an empty lot in a valley within the dungeon.

Behind the Frogmen gathered like a swarm of insects, the large body of the boss monster could be seen.

But that didn’t matter to Vivian right now.

I just got goosebumps all over my body because of the Frockman swarming in front of me.

“Everyone die!”

Vivian shouted and cast Lightning Wave.

A bundle of lightning stretched out like forks and penetrated the gathered Frogmen, burning them to pitch black.

In an instant, the wall of Frogmen in front collapsed.

“Vivian! You are amazing! It’s the most destructive power ever!”

“Sister! Hate it a little more! more! There, there. Look at him squirming in rigor mortis!”

“Hiyaaagh-!”

The magic rampage was almost overwhelming, and Frogman fell helplessly.

Katarina, the wizard of Dora’s party, also added.

When there are multiple enemies, there is no talent better than a wizard.

Dora laughed as she saw the magic of the two.

“The firepower is already level A? With this destructive power and this casting speed… .”

“Hehe, hehe… .”

Vivian collapsed on the floor.

It was so disgusting that I used too much force.

I should have been more calm, but I made a mistake.

Still, there were results.

Almost half of the Frogmen disappeared.

And in the midst of it all, the boss monster of this dungeon appeared.

-Kuruk, kuruk… .

Dense bumps grew on the back.

The protruding protrusions on top of the head even looked like horns.

The problem was, the toad was too big.

It was almost the size of a small building.

Vivian’s complexion turned blue when she saw the toad.

Because of its size, the texture of the bumps was clearly visible even from a distance.

“I hate this place so much… .”

It even had a strange appearance, with sharp teeth like a shark and a toad with a tail like a tadpole.

Ian had no choice but to admit it.

“Definitely. It does look weird.”

In the meantime, the warriors completed the rough division of personnel.

Vivian, feeling weak, rests.

Katarina supports from the rear, Marco stays behind and protects Vivian and Katarina.

Dylan the knight and Dora the archer.

And Helena and Lucia.

This is how the four of us decided to move forward.

Lucia spoke as a representative.

“It’s too dangerous to fight toads with Frockman around. So, you should prioritize reducing the number of progmen.”

Dylan asked back.

“But isn’t it true that it’s difficult for that toad to move thanks to Frogman? I think it would be better to keep our numbers to a certain level and deal with the toads.”

It wasn’t a sharp question.

It was a question purely for consultation and discussion.

“That also makes sense. However, the moment that toad starts spewing toxic gas, we will be at a disadvantage. Frogmen are immune to that gas.”

“Huh… . That is certainly true. Where did you get that information? We’ve seen Frogman many times, but this is our first time seeing that toad.”

“Our manager told us.”

Lucia smiled and looked at Ian.

Just then their eyes met, and Lucia playfully winked at him.

Kati glared at Ian, who was embarrassed.

Dora smiled happily at the friendly relationship.

“You have a good manager.”

“It’s about an excessive division.”

“Good. I think Lucia’s opinion is right.”

“I admit it.”

Dora and Dylan also agreed.

“I will stand at the front!”

The battle line was simple.

Helena leads.

Lucia and Dylan on either side.

It was an arrow-shaped line, with Dora following and assisting.

“It’s okay if it doesn’t kill you in one hit. If you only inflict fatal wounds, I will follow up with confirmed kills, so you guys only need to worry about moving forward steadily.”

Dora said, counting the arrows.

Dora and Dylan are used to quickly collaborating with other parties.

On the other hand, Helena was very nervous.

It was the same with Lucia.

Although I explained it leisurely, it was only on the surface.

Since the same fruit warriors have often guessed the sum, they are less likely to make mistakes.

It is also possible to cover mistakes.

However, it was clear that it would be difficult to cooperate with someone I saw for the first time today.

You can’t be sure what the consequences of your slightest mistake will be.

Dora seemed to have read that expression and grinned.

“Don’t worry, juniors. You will do well. From what we have seen, you are worthy of it.”

“Yes. If you have to, you can hide behind me at least once. That’s about it for prospects.”

“Oh~ It’s cool?”

“Heung.”

Dylan picked up a heavy two-handed sword.

Helena and Lucia’s hearts calmed down as they relaxed together.

“Then shall we go?”

“Yes!”

With Helena at the head, the warriors moved.