Demon King
Chapter 55 Breakthrough 3F [3]

In the depths of the third floor, where the path branched three, we found a wooden door in the middle.

Its appearance did not match the walls of the dungeon made of gray stone.

Beyond that, I could feel the faint presence of monsters.

“A gate...”

Lee Chan-yu's voice sounded tense. When I asked him about it, he began to explain.

“I've heard of it, but it's the first time I've seen it. It is said that if you find a gate inside the dungeon, it means that the dungeon is divided into two zones. ”

“Two zones. Then, the boss room will be there. ”

“Good.”

There is no doubt. I grasped the Blood Shadow and inspected the five daggers tied to my thighs. When I turned to look towards Lee Chan-yu, he was already in a running position.

I opened the door.

Did he call it a gate? That's a proper expression.

Outside the wooden door was a completely different underground prison. Unlike the 1F, 2F, and 3F that look natural caves, this place is a mystical landscape. It looked like a setting for a video game.

Lee Chan-yu feels relaxed once he feels there are no monsters nearby.

“I don't have much of a dungeon experience, but this is the first time I've seen it like this,” he said.

Of course, there are monsters caught by my Advanced Detection. I felt they recognized our presence, and they started moving, but there was still time to adjust. They are hundreds of meters away. I set a trap as I looked around.

Are these obsidian? Lee Chan-yu asked.

“No..”

Unlike the previous basement we passed, the place outside the gate seemed to be made entirely of translucent black stone. It was easy to mistake it for obsidian, but after tapping it with Blood Shadow, I decided that it was hard and durable.

Then, a thought flashed through my head.

The name of this dungeon.

Black Palace …

What are you saying, captain?

“Already.”

So, is this the Black Palace?

There were walls and a huge black stone corridor. It was indeed worthy of being called the Black Palace.

Perhaps, the dungeon we have explored so far is only the front courtyard of Black Palace. A place to sift through things that were not qualified to reach this place.

Thinking about it, we could only find this gate after overcoming the endless mass apparitions on the third floor.

If I am not reckless, it might not be possible to find him.

From now on, we're in a real dungeon. I had to abandon the idea that everything we encountered could be handled as easily as before. I improved my Detection and moved forward.

The road is long and wide. However, a pitch-black fog blocked our view. Thanks to my evolving vision as an intermediate monster, I was able to see up to 3 meters without any difficulty, but beyond that, it was difficult. Of course, this did not look like a naturally occurring fog.

“Yes God, this makes me nervous. I can't see more than 2 feet ahead. ”

“Do not rely on sight. You also have Intermediate Detection. ”

“Easy for you to say.. Even Detection does not work well. This is no ordinary fog. ”

“Ya, definitely.. Ah.”

I suddenly realized. This fog is very familiar to me.

Yeah, why didn't I realize it right away? I know this fog. I have been running and walking around this fog.

Dark parts.

It was this fog that made me unable to see anything in the dark passageway.

As I thought about the hours when I practiced Surprise in the dark hallway, my mind slowly calmed down, and the place started to look like a training ground in my home.

The proof, Lee Chan-yu lost my presence. He panicked a little and looked around even if I was just in front of him. It meant that I could hide myself with surprise, even subconsciously.

“Captain, don't do this. I don't have the confidence to walk in this place alone. ”

“Prepare, Lee Chan-yu. Can you feel it too? ”

“... They are very close.”

It would be nice if we had time to explore the place further, but it was time.

I felt them approaching us from behind the fog.

“Three.”

Three rare species, high class.

Lee Chan-yu takes a deep breath and prepares for battle.

I can understand what he's thinking.

Rare monsters were an evolutionary form of high-level species. In 3F, species with higher levels had reached a level where it was difficult to call them intermediate monsters.

Lee Chan-yu is on the same level as the common monsters on the third floor. It will be like me in the body of a goblin facing a Goblin Knight.

I smile. I fought a stronger monster in the body of a goblin in Jinma Tower.

However, it is impossible for Chan-yu to do it alone. I have to help him.

“Don't worry; you won't die. ”

“I'm not worried about that. I am all-round. ”

I laughed behind him, then looked back at the fog.

Using time, mana, stamina, and finally, material items, I set a trap towards where the rare monster came from.

Soon, it was visible.

One of them was floating with large film wings.

There was also another huge monster that approached slowly. His four legs were heavy, creating a slight tremor in that black passageway.

There were also other monsters, lighter and calmer than the others.

The trap was activated. It caught a giant monster in the hallway.

“I don't think it can help!”

Soon, Lee Chan-yu rushes to do it.

Keeek!

The screams of monsters broke the silence. The flying monster recognized the approaching dagger, but could not avoid it all. One dagger caught his wings and tore them apart.

After confirming that the plane landed, I rushed after Lee Chan-yu. He valiantly rushed towards the giant monster whose legs were stuck. However, the silent monster hides behind the giant's back, probably invisible to Lee Chan-yu.

The silent monster completely hid himself, believing that he would not be found.

I was aiming for his helpless neck. My skills are superior to anyone here.

I also hid behind Lee Chan-yu.

As I got closer, I saw his appearance and was a little surprised.

The shape is like a thin, long, and light – shadow as if it is massless.

I cannot understand how ordinary monsters in 3F evolved into this form.

The mana present on his body was extremely strong, and he pulled out a part of his body like a knife.

“Kha ah ah ah!”

Haab!

As Lee Chan-yu and the giant monster clashed, the shadow leaped from the monster, with its blade pointing down Lee Chan-yu's throat!

Just then, Blood Shadow appeared. It was filled with Black Lightning, Power Attack, and Charged Beast. It pierced through the shadow blade and stabbed him in the neck!

But something unexpected happened.

[Kiaahahahahahah!]

Everyone in the room stopped when they heard a piercing sound in their heads. Surely, this was a skill that caused an abnormal status!

However, thanks to L, who drastically increased my tolerance for abnormality, the shadowy screams did not affect me. I gave more power to my sword. As the shadow blood enveloped the sword, flames rose to its blade, making it scream even more intensely.

[Kiaahahahahahah!]

“It hurts! Uhh! Captain, please, get him over with quickly! ”

I slashed the sword forward with one hand and caught the severed shadow head in the other.

“I will enjoy this meal,” I said before eating it.

[You gained 57,910 experience.]

[You earned 58 silver.]

[You get a shard of Shadow Spear.]

I can't stop eating even if I know that his life is over. I squeezed my head all over my mouth and touched the ground again.

This was because the flying monster started spewing something out of its mouth.

I'm having trouble using the Lunatic Trickster because of this fucking fog!

I made full use of the Beast Charge to approach him as quickly as possible.

It spewed out an unrecognizable substance. It looks like acid! It sizzled when it hit my body. That's repulsive. I need to finish it quickly!

Gawd!

[Advanced Storytelling has become Lv3.]

[You're Gaining a Beginner's Shadow Step]

[You acquire the Noise of Beginner Madness.]

As I quickly chewed and swallowed the shadow monster's head, I raised my Blood Shadow and tore off the remaining wings of the flying monster. It fell to the ground, leaving behind a bloody trail.

[You gained 52,482 experiences.]

[You earned 49 silver.]

I ruthlessly cut the flying monster to pieces, then took out the disgusting liquid stuck to my armor and threw it away.

I threw it towards the giant monster who was fighting with Lee Chan-yu.

Uhhh!

“Lee Chan-yu!”

By the time the liquid entered the mouth of the giant monster that was wide open, the giant monster looked frightened, and the greatest opportunity came to Lee Chan-yu.

Lee Chan-yu did not miss it and stretched out both his hands at once. His sharp claws, which shone silver, pierced through the chest of the giant monster.

It doesn't seem to have enough power to break through it, but Lee Chan-yu roars and pushes him through a monster that is almost twice as big as him.

“Kha ah ah ah!”

It was the Shouting of War! His claws shone brighter as his strength was strengthened by War Cry.

“Kahak!”

The giant monster raised its front legs, but suddenly stopped, its giant front legs hanging in midair.

Then, it collapsed.

Lee Chan-yu pierced through his heart!

He actually managed to defeat a rare monster, albeit with a little help from me. It was probably because he fully understood his strength and speed and how to use it.

“Ah ah ah ah ah!”

I laughed bitterly when I saw Lee Chan-yu's triumphant roar.

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“We have killed three of them, but with that War Call.

“Ugh.”

Lee Chan-yu seems to have just noticed. He stopped roaring and stood still as if he was contemplating.

I took my dagger and raised Blood Shadow with a smile.

I don't know how it would be in the realm of rare species, but that's a good thing because we can complete the quest quickly. It's worth repeating what we did in 3F.

“Captain..”.

I can't blame him. I brought him here. I gave her a disposable mana potion that I bought from an exclusive store. He looked pitiful, but he still retracted his claws and prepared for battle.

Soon, the fight began. A much shorter and more intense fight than any mass appearance I have ever experienced.