episode_0257

6th floor forest area.

Jeong Yu-shin moved swiftly among the monsters, swinging his axe.

He didn’t know what had prompted it, but Cyan was supporting him from behind.

Cyan’s sword mainly blocked attacks coming from blind spots or dealt with monsters rushing from the rear.

But there was no time to offer thanks.

‘Too busy to die.’

While observing Gibson’s fighting style.

Simultaneously dealing with so many monsters gave him a headache.

One consolation was that he had experience fighting the forest area monsters several times?

It wasn’t entirely impossible.

Jeong Yu-shin swept away monsters like a storm, while keeping an eye on Gibson’s movements.

Gibson was using a gakgung, one type of recurve bow.

Jeong Yu-shin didn’t know what material the gakgung was made of, but he was certain it wasn’t ordinary.

The arrows were accurate and fast.

When Gibson’s arm plucked the string, the arrow flew at an invisible speed and lodged precisely in the monster’s forehead.

Was that all?

The speed at which he fired arrows was also incredibly fast.

Every time Gibson’s hand moved like lightning, the monsters fell like puppets with severed strings.

At least as fast as the repeating crossbow he wielded.

Jeong Yu-shin’s expression hardened.

He was convinced that the information Aldaine had brought was correct.

Gibson’s face was equally stiff.

‘Not easy.’

His hand trembled slightly due to excessive drinking. His vision also blurred from time to time.

He should drink and enjoy in moderation, but he couldn’t control himself like a runaway colt.

‘But it was good.’

Gibson’s eyes glazed over. Gambling and alcohol flickered before his eyes.

Shweeeeeek!!!

The last arrow was embedded in the monster’s forehead.

Gibson fumbled in the quiver before letting his hand drop.

He had used all the arrows while lost in thought.

He had brought about 50 arrows, but it was hopelessly inadequate due to the sheer number of monsters.

But he had no worries.

Gibson’s head turned to the side.

Sebastian, who had just finished casting, stretched out his hand.

[Chain Lightning]

Chijijijik!!!

Dozens of lightning bolts raced across the ground, piercing the monsters. The densely packed monsters fell like dominoes. Instant death without even a scream.

Seeing the steam rising, they must have been nicely roasted inside.

Gibson lowered his bow and watched Cyan and Ska fight. They were surprisingly well-coordinated.

Especially Ska’s movements caught his eye.

‘A lively fellow.’

The sight of him swinging the heavy axe vigorously was impressive.

Ska moved while splitting monster heads coolly.

It didn’t seem like he had properly learned martial arts, but he strongly felt like he was making up for the lack with his innate combat sense.

Meaning his natural talent was formidable.

What if he learned martial arts properly?

He was certain he would become a fearsome warrior.

What would happen if he fought that guy?

Gibson pondered for a while before chuckling.

It would be over if he shot an arrow into his head before he even lifted his axe. He would surely die without knowing what he was hit by.

Jjeo-eo-eo-eok!!!

Gibson’s thoughts ended.

The last axe strike split the mushroom man’s head.

Thud.

Viscous brain fluid and toxic spores flowed from the fallen mushroom man’s head.

Ska slung the axe over his shoulder and turned to look at Cyan.

“Thanks!”

Cyan shook his head. He decided to bury the fact that his heart had skipped a beat because of Ska’s sudden actions.

“It wasn’t a big deal. But next time, I’d appreciate it if you told me before you ran off.”

“Got it!”

Cyan looked around and opened his mouth.

“Let’s leave right away. If we linger here, we’ll be surrounded by monsters again.”

Cyan’s party hastened their steps.

* * *

Several days passed after that.

The party moved on to the next floor, found and destroyed the red orbs, and reached Ash Village on the 10th floor.

Sebastian opened his mouth in front of the 10th floor transfer stone.

“Brave warrior, how about briefly stopping by the 11th floor before returning? I heard it’s a swamp area covered in red mist.”

“No way!”

Barbaroi shouted.

“Why?”

“We need the bracelet of binding!”

“What’s that?”

“It prevents the party from scattering when going to the next floor!”

Sebastian’s expression changed to a dumbfounded one.

“R, really?!”

“That’s right! If we just go in, we’ll all end up in different places!”

“Where do we get the bracelet of binding?”

“You can buy it at the explorer’s headquarters!”

Cyan nodded and placed his hand on the transfer stone.

“Let’s return for now, buy the bracelet, and then go in.”

Whooo-ahng.

Red and blue portals were created.

Cyan stepped into the portal, organizing his thoughts.

Following Sebastian’s words, he was thinking of going as far as the swamp area on the next dungeon run.

The party members seemed to have adapted to the dungeon to some extent, and they had taken care of all the red orbs that the guide association had told them about, so there were no worries.

The party members took the blue portal and returned to the dungeon city.

Cyan stood on the magic circle and took a deep breath. The clear air filled his lungs.

“Whoooo. Inhale!”

Cyan looked at Ska standing next to him and abruptly stopped breathing.

Evening, with the sun setting beyond the fortress walls.

The light of the sunset illuminated Ska’s face.

He didn’t know when he had taken off his helmet, but sweat-soaked hair was plastered all over his cheeks.

Whoooo-eeeng.

A cold wind brushed past Ska’s hair.

A sharp jawline and nose were vaguely visible.

He couldn’t even see his eyes.

“Ah.”

A regretful voice escaped Cyan’s lips.

At the same time, he felt a sense of liberation.

‘Again?!’

Had he acquired an engraving?

Cyan’s face, flustered, soon turned red.

“Uhm.”

Should he say his chest felt a little heavier?

The tip of his chest, embarrassing to think about, but the area near his nipples tingled.

“Ugh?!”

Feeling his nipples slowly rising, Cyan let out a moan filled with embarrassment.

What kind of engraving was it?

Fortunately, he was wearing plate armor, so it wasn’t noticeable.

“What’s wrong?!”

Ska immediately noticed and asked.

“I, I think I got an engraving.”

“Really?! It’s rare to get engravings this often…”

At that moment.

Sebastian staggered and knelt to the ground.

“Kheu-euk.”

Luther hurriedly approached Sebastian.

“Mr. Sebastian?”

Sebastian’s face was as pale as could be.

“I, I think I also got an engraving.”

Luther quickly turned his head towards Gibson.

“Mr. Gibson, the engraving confirmation fee…”

“No way!”

Sebastian strongly objected.

Gibson frowned, as if offended.

“I didn’t get any engravings, so I’ll go first.”

Gibson turned and left the magic circle, walking away.

Luther wore a troubled expression. He had thought this wouldn’t happen so often, so he had been at ease.

A clear mistake.

The situation had become difficult.

“I have money!”

Then Barbaroi stepped forward.

Luther sent a suspicious gaze.

What was he thinking?

Suddenly saying he would pay for something that wouldn’t benefit him in any way.

Cyan shook his head in refusal.

“Ska, thank you. But we’ll prepare it ourselves, even if it takes a little longer.”

“If you don’t want it, don’t! I’m going!”

As Barbaroi turned around, Luther raised his hand in desperation.

“W, wait a moment, please!”

“Why?”

“I’ll take the money.”

“Okay! I’m going instead too!”

“…Alright.”

Luther bit his lip tightly.

He didn’t know what Barbaroi was planning, but Mr. Sebastian’s condition wasn’t good.

He had to check the engraving right away.

Ska and the brave warrior party quickly moved, heading towards the temple dedicated to the wind spirit god.

They passed the reception desk and entered Luke’s room.

Luke stared at Ska with surprised eyes before turning his head away. He couldn’t pay any more attention.

“Q, quickly check the engraving…”

Because Sebastian’s face had turned as if he were about to die at any moment.

“Alright. Have the others wait outside for a moment.”

Cyan and the party members left Sebastian behind and went outside.

A moment later.

Sebastian, with a gaunt complexion, staggered out.

Luther supported Sebastian.

“Mr. Sebastian? Are you alright? What engraving did you get?”

“I, I got the magic power reduction engraving.”

“…”

Luther’s mouth fell open.

“Y, you got such an engraving? Shouldn’t you erase it?!”

Sebastian shook his head.

“It’s not that I don’t want to erase the engraving, but…”

The thought of what kind of negative engraving he might get next time terrified Sebastian.

Sebastian continued with a heavy expression.

“Priest, could you give me some time to think?”

“…Alright.”

Cyan also agreed with Sebastian’s opinion.

“Sebastian, there’s no need to feel pressured. It’s not too late to take your time to consider it and then decide.”

Sebastian bowed his head deeply, looking apologetic.

“…Alright.”

Cyan finished speaking, opened the door, and went inside.

But he came out almost immediately.

“Brave warrior?”

“Oh…um. Priest Luke told me to go to the Mother Earth temple.”

Luther’s eyes widened at Cyan’s words.

Suddenly telling him to go to another temple?

“What exactly does that mean?”

Luke opened the door and came out.

“Calm down. It’s not that there’s another reason, but it’s for the brave warrior’s sake.”

Luther thumped his chest in frustration.

“Please tell me in detail!”

“Well…it means it could be an engraving that’s embarrassing to reveal as a woman. Not only would I be embarrassed, but the brave warrior would be too, so it’s better to have a female priest check the engraving.”

“…”

Luther’s face turned red in an instant.

First, set aside the engraving.

“Who is that female priest?”

“Mion Landishier, the youngest senior priest. She has outstanding talent as well as character. She will be more than sufficient to check the brave warrior’s engraving.”

“Alright. In that case, I’ll accompany the brave warrior…”

Luther couldn’t finish his sentence. Sebastian looked so precarious that he might collapse at any moment.

“I’ll guide you!”

Once again, Ska stepped forward.

Luther pondered for a while before nodding. There was no other way. The brave warrior’s expression seemed somewhat uncomfortable, and he had to take care of Sebastian.

‘At least they won’t openly harm you in the labyrinth city.’

How many eyes are watching?

Luke Weizman, one of the labyrinth committee members, is also clearly aware of the current situation.

And.

He didn’t think the brave warrior would be harmed by that insidious Barbaroi.

Luther lowered his head.

“Alright. Brave warrior, don’t worry about us and have a comfortable trip.”

“Leave it to me! Here’s the money!”

Ska took silver coins out of his backpack and handed them to Luther, then walked out of the temple with Cyan, walking along the hallway.

* * *

Ska and Cyan walked along the evening street and arrived at the Mother Earth Temple.

“Mr. Ska?”

A priest sitting at the reception desk raised his head and recognized him.

“Where is Priest Mion?”

“She’s in her room. Did you perhaps come to check an engraving?”

“I came to check the brave warrior’s engraving!”

“…I see. Alright.”

The receptionist disappeared for a moment and then reappeared.

“You may come right in.”

Ska and Cyan went to Mion’s room.

“Mr. Ska. And Mr. Cyan.”

A priest wearing white robes greeted them with a smile.

Cyan’s face stiffened with tension.

‘Pretty.’

Shiny platinum blonde hair.

Jade-like skin and slitted eyes that exuded a mysterious feeling.

She was a woman who exuded a gentle charm.

“Shall we check the brave warrior’s engraving?”

Her voice was also gentle and soft.

Cyan felt a sense of defeat for some reason and nodded.

“Y, yes.”

“You may kneel on one knee in front of me.”

Cyan took off his helmet and knelt on one knee.

Mion placed her hand on Cyan’s head and began chanting.

A moment later.

Mion took her hand away and looked at Ska.

“Mr. Ska? Could you please step out for a moment?”

“Alright!”

Squeak.

Thud.

As Ska left the room, Cyan rose from his spot.

“Priest, what kind of engraving is it?”

Mion opened her mouth with a calm expression.

“The engraving that the brave warrior obtained is ‘Breast Milk Generation’.”

Cyan’s mouth opened and closed like a goldfish.

“E, excuse me?! N, no, Priest, what on earth is that…?”

“It’s exactly as it sounds. It’s an engraving that generates breast milk from your chest when you’re sexually aroused.”

“I, I can’t believe it.”

Cyan still replied with a bewildered expression.

Mion tilted her head with her hand on her cheek.

“Perhaps when you obtained the engraving, did you feel a heaviness around your chest, or a slight stimulation in the area of your nipples?”

Cyan’s face immediately turned red.

He immediately realized why Priest Luke had sent him here.

How could he share such a story with a man?

“If you still find it difficult to accept, please take off your armor.”

“P, Priest?”

“There’s no need to be embarrassed. It’s just a procedure to confirm the engraving. It would be more comfortable for you to be certain and return, wouldn’t it?”

“…Alright.”

Cyan took off his plate armor one by one with a red face.

Cyan was soon in a gambeson.

“Brave warrior, you have to take everything off.”

Cyan’s head was spinning. Even though she was the same gender, he was too embarrassed to have to expose his chest in front of a woman he was meeting for the first time.

“…Yes.”

However, Cyan couldn’t overcome Mion’s pressure and took off his gambeson and tunic.

Whoooo-aht!

The sweat-soaked sports bra radiated heat and swayed as if it would burst at any moment.

“Hee-heung.”

Mion’s expression turned cold for a moment, and a nasal sound escaped her lips.

Aside from the reeking ‘female’ smell.

They were annoyingly large breasts.

Mion’s expression changed to a sulky one.

‘I can see why Mr. Ska would be charmed.’

Noticing Mion’s gaze, Cyan turned his head away with a blushing face.

Mion lifted her finger and poked Cyan’s stiff nipple.

“Pretty, the breasts.”

“Ugh?!”

As a tingling sensation traveled up his spine, a faint groan escaped Cyan’s lips.

“But you have to take off your bra too, brave warrior?”

Night, after the sun had set.

At the Mother Earth Temple.

Mion’s voice, lowered to the utmost, echoed through the room.