Large Tree Labyrinth!

Chapter 81

The 19th through 24th floors are known as the Large Tree Labyrinth.

After passing through the safe zone of the 18th floor and stepping into the 19th floor, the environment changes drastically.

The 'Large Tree Labyrinth' is a forest terrain constructed entirely with trees, unlike past floors' usual deep caves and caverns.

The walls, ground, and ceiling are made of wood, making it seem like the inside of a giant tree.

It looked just like the fantasy underground world Alice fell through a rabbit hole, with radiating moss growing across the floor and giving off blue light. A woody scent drifts in the humid air, reminiscent of a lush forest.

In the corner of the space full of plants and flowers, water droplets dripped down from the tree roots directly above, creating ripples into the pond's surface.

If one can ignore the murderous monsters that might be born any time from the tree wood, then this place is really a paradise.

"Are you feeling different after promoting to level 2? Sirius, you can obviously solve firebirds faster, but spent so long playing around. I'm tired of picking up the scattered magic stones."

After solving dozens or so of firebirds, Sirius was greeted with complaints from the spiky-haired Raul after reuniting.

"Hehe, did you find out? I did have a bit of fun…." Sirius grinned and rubbed the back of his head. He was not conscious of being complained about.

Just kidding, what is his relationship with Raul?

They're best of buddies about to go to the entertainment district together. Will such a trivial thing ruin their friendship?

Obviously no!

And given the strength of Sirius and Raul, as long as they don't enter the deeper floors, there is basically no pressure.

"And I'm not hallucinating. My weapon has improved a lot. Look, it's still glowing…." While exploring on the 19th floor, Sirius raised his spear and gestured to Raul.

At some point, mysterious glowing lines appeared on the spear's body.

Every time Sirius fought with his weapon, the pattern changed and started shimmering glint.

Regardless of lightness or sharpness, Sirius can feel a significant improvement.

In game terms, the weapon's attributes have been enhanced.

Before leveling up, this phenomenon happened occasionally.

But after leveling up, this happens every time he fights.

According to his guess, Sirius felt this should be the effect of his development ability 'mystery.'

Mystery: This development ability allows the user to activate a miracle and create magic items.

Sirius's spear seems to be enchanted by him…

It's literally an enchantment, the kind that adds extra attributes to weapons and strengthens them…

"Sirius, your development ability is 'mystery,' right? Could it be the cause of this?" After looking at the glowing spear, Raul expressed his opinion.

Personal skills aside, the development abilities of adventurers are not something that must be strictly concealed.

And the good news of a new 'mystery' holder in Loki Familia was announced by Loki previously.

After all, this is a rare development ability in the entire Orario, and the number of its holder are in single digits.

"Well, I think so as well. But I don't know the exact reason…." Sirius was confused as well.

"But it should be beneficial to you. I'm envious of you once again…." Raul seemed to have seen the future where Sirius figured about the source of his enchantment and benefited the entire familia.

"—Grah!!!"

While the two were talking, a group of monsters appeared from the tree borrows and attacked them without hesitation.

Monsters with the body of a giant bear ran on all four limbs on the ground and attacked Sirius and Raul with agility that did not match their huge body.

Bugbear is a bear monster that is faster than it looks. Its strength and defense are on par with a Minotaur but more agile, making its base potential high among monsters in the Large Tree Labyrinth.

"Incoming monsters! Sirius, prepare yourself!" Raul warned while getting into combat position.

"Aye, leave it to me!" Sirius nodded while getting ready for battle.

Their adventure in the labyrinth continues like this.

Although the 19-24th floor also belongs to the middle floors, it differs entirely from the ones below.

The strength and effort it takes to explore the 19th floor are obviously more than the previous ones.

Monsters such as 'Bugbear,' 'Mad Beetle,' 'Vouivre,' and 'Firebird,' etc., are troublesome foes on this floor.

These monsters will appear one after another on this floor and attack anyone in sight.

The terrifying thing about these monsters is that they can use 'abnormal attacks' such as poisoning.

Needless to say, antidotes are the must-have items in 'Large Tree Labyrinth.'

It would be better if an adventurer had the development ability 'Abnormal Resistance,' which negates the effect of abnormalities such as poison while exploring this floor.

But these have nothing to do with Sirius for the time being. After all, Sirius is an agile fighter with a long-range spear.

If the monsters can't touch him, what's the point of being injured?

On the 22nd floor, a group of Bugbears blocked the way in front of Sirius and Raul, and there were many dragonfly monsters called 'Gun Libellula' flying around in the air, looking for opportunities to attack.

But, both Sirius and Raul ignored the flying enemies and focused entirely on Bugbears.

A golden shield surrounded them, which gave them the confidence to ignore the flying monsters.

They have no reason to be afraid of the flying monsters with a shield!

Swish!

Sirius confronted the Bugbears and solved them one by one with clean and neat movements. His spear flashed cold white light repeatedly, reaping the monster's lives.

Behind him, Raul took out a supporter's crossbow and took care of the rear.

Raul sent the monsters in the direction of Sirius.

Raul can get minimal improvement from battling monsters on this floor at his level. So, he thought it was better to leave most of the monster to Sirius to deal with.

And, he is now shielded by Sirius's magic, so it's easier for him to send the monsters without any accident.

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