Chapter 130 – Communication Magic Items

Fels's waiting spot was indeed obvious, right near the entrance to the 18th floor. As soon as Aston emerged from the passage to the 18th floor, Fels appeared from invisibility.

"I've been waiting for you, Aston," a ghostly voice sounded from beneath Fels's hood.

"Do you know where the members of the Ikelos Familia are?" Aston nodded slightly, then asked.

"Yes, recently, their traces were found in the Water Labyrinth. For some reason, that guy has been lingering there for several days," Fels explained.

Hearing this, Aston's expression turned odd. So, the guy had been there for several days, meaning that right after Aston sent Gran back, Dix arrived the next day?

"If nothing unexpected happens, he should be there waiting for me," Aston hesitated for a moment but decided not to hide it.

"What?" Fels was completely taken aback.

"I had encountered members of the Ikelos Familia before, wiped them out, and let one go to send a message, telling Dix to come find me in Water City if he wanted revenge. Probably, that's why Dix went there," Aston nodded.

Originally, Aston planned to go there the next day after returning, but got delayed by the commission from the Loki Familia and the War Game.

"So that's why he stayed there for several days, waiting. It's because of you," Fels noted.

"Aston, as the commission stated clearly, Ouranos said he wouldn't meddle with your rank issue as long as you eliminate the Ikelos Familia. Plus, you'll get a reward of one billion valis," Fels solemnly nodded, then conveyed.

"I understand, that's also what I wished for."

"Not dealing with Dix would indeed be a huge problem for the Hestia Familia," Aston nodded, indicating his agreement to take on the task.

The Xenos on the surface has already been brought up by him, but the Xenos in the Dungeon won't just disappear; there will definitely be more Xenos emerging.

Encountering these Xenos, the Hestia Familia will continue to take them in.

This matter is a consensus between Aston, Ouranos, and others like Reed.

Hence, Dix, who specifically targets Xenos, naturally became his enemy.

Since he's an enemy, there's no need to hold back.

The two moved swiftly, reaching the 25th floor from the 18th in just half an hour.

"The Ikelos Familia doesn't stay in one place but wanders between the 25th and 27th floors without a fixed location."

"Dix seems to have concealed his level, which I estimate might be Lv.5. I dared not keep watching him, fearing discovery."

"So, I don't know his current whereabouts now, just that they are likely within the Water City, not having left."

"We need to split up to search for their location next."

"Take this; it's a magic tool I made for communication." After entering this floor, Fels explained the situation to Aston and handed him a red bead.

"By the way, do you sell this communication tool?" Aston, already aware of Fels's device, didn't inquire further but asked Fels after taking it.

This tool was valuable, enabling contact over long distances with someone holding a similar device.

Aston could communicate telepathically with Virgo, but not with others.

And since Virgo wouldn't venture into the Dungeon, only staying by Hestia's side to protect her, having such a device would allow Aston to contact his team in the Dungeon at any time.

"Yes, how many do you want?" Fels nodded slightly, asking in return.

"How many can I get if I exchange one billion valis for these?" Aston pondered for a moment before responding.

"Ha!" Fels was startled by Aston's question.

"Are you joking? These aren't expensive. To exchange one billion valis for these, I'd have to make them non-stop for a month," Fels's voice trembled.

"Oh, they're that cheap?" Aston was also surprised.

He had assumed such distance-defying magical tools would be costly.

"Yes, one billion valis could make a thousand," Fels nodded.

"Oops, sorry about that."

"Then, I'll take a hundred," Aston quickly decided, specifying the quantity.

"Alright, I do have a hundred in stock."

"Here you go." With a wave of his hand, Fels sent a hundred communication tools flying from his sleeve towards Aston.

Seeing this, Aston didn't hesitate and used his mind to direct the magical tools into his system space.

Fels remained calm, evidently aware that Aston possessed spatial magic for storing items, which is why he opted for this method of delivery.

After a brief exchange, the two split up and began their search in different directions, not dividing the area but each heading off to explore.

Their search didn't take much time. An hour later, Aston found Dix and his companions.

"Finally here, huh? The latest record holder for leveling up." Dix, armed with a spear and wearing sunglasses, looked at Aston with a smug expression.

Behind him stood members of the Ikelos Familia, all Level 3 adventurers, with Gran boasting Level 4 strength.

"Is everyone from the Ikelos Familia here?" Aston asked, uninterested in Dix's attitude, merely seeking confirmation.

"Yeah, everyone's here," Dix replied indifferently, with no particular concern for Aston's question.

Then Dix got to the point, his expression turning cruel as he demanded, "Kid, where's the dragon girl you mentioned before?"

"There isn't one. I lied to lure you here," Aston responded with a smile.

At this, Dix's face instantly darkened.

"You!" he snapped, ordering his followers, "Take him down. I want to torture him properly!"

As Dix's command was issued, the Ikelos Familia members swiftly advanced towards Aston.

Facing the incoming attackers, Aston remained calm, not even bothering to draw his sword, simply waiting for them to come.

The Ikelos Familia members were fast, covering the distance of tens of meters in just three seconds, their faces twisted into cruel smiles as they neared Aston.

Aston, seeing them close, also revealed a slight smile, which instilled a sudden, ominous premonition in the attackers. Some, trusting their instincts, tried to retreat immediately, but it was already too late.

"Fire Ring!" The Ikelos Familia members heard a cold voice, and in the next moment, all those who attacked were engulfed in flames. The intense fire instantly turned them into char, and they collapsed on the ground, emitting black smoke, their fate unknown.

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