18th Floor!

The 18th Floor is a safety point where no monsters are born, though some monsters can come up from the floor below.

It is also called the Under Resort. The floor is filled with crystals and nature. Forests and lakes cover the floor.

Within the forest are blue crystals of different sizes that reflect the light from above, causing the forest to be filled with a pale blue glow.

After passing through the narrow passage connecting the 17th and the 18th floor, Sirius and Ryuu finally arrived at the safe floor.

They walked out of the cave entrance and found a vast and majestic prairie covered by warm and bright light.

The 18th floor looked more like a paradise for monsters than adventurers.

A swamp to their left was big enough to be called a lake. The water's surface was blue, and a huge rock was in the lake's center, acting as an island.

To their right were endless grasslands and trees. There was a huge tree standing in the center of the prairie. One can even see a hole in the tree from a distance.

Sirius came to the 18th floor for the first time. Therefore, he curiously looked at the new environment.

When he looked up, he found the floor's ceiling covered with many radiant crystals.

Countless crystals covered the dungeon floor, reflecting the above light and illuminating the surrounding.

These crystals are a substitute for the sun and determine the day and night time for this floor.

Sirius didn't know how it worked, but the crystals would dim and let darkness permeate the dungeon floor during nighttime.

"Is this the 18th floor? It looks more amazing than I thought…." Since they came from the 17th floor, they were on higher ground and could see a panoramic view of the 18th floor.

The view is impressive, and it looks like a natural wonder of the world.

It's hard for the people above ground to imagine such a beautiful place inside the dungeon.

This time, Sirius and Ryuu were fortunate because they did not encounter the Monster Rex of the 17th Floor, Goliath.

As a floor boss, Goliath is reborn two weeks after being killed.

About half a month ago, the expedition team of Loki Familia killed it. Therefore, it is almost about time for the Goliath to respawn.

Luckily, Ryuu and Sirius arrived earlier and didn't have to fight against such a powerful behemoth.

"I agree with you, Sirius-san. No matter how often I come here, I'm amazed by its beauty. I think you will soon be able to freely enter and exit the 18th floor, right? Sirius-san?"

Ryuu calmly said while enjoying the view. It was also refreshing for her to see such a beautiful scene.

Although Sirius is still level 1, Ryuu is sure he will level up after their return. After becoming a High-Class Adventurer, he can visit this place without her company.

"I guess so…" Although Sirius tried to be modest, he was pretty confident of his level-up.

There was a wide road in the forest for people to pass through and many flat areas for adventurers to rest.

In the depths of the forest, there was a large-scale campsite with a symbol of Loki Familia.

"This…" Sirius quickly recognized the symbol and was dumbfounded.

'Counting the time, it's almost time for the Loki Familia to end their expedition. So, it's not surprising for them to be on the 18th floor….' Sirius quickly reasoned.

'After a day or two of rest, they should return to the surface, right?' He also thought about Loki Familia's next plan.

"Ah, it's the Loki Familia…." Ryuu also noticed the campsite with a clown flag and said calmly and indifferently. Her clear blue eyes looked at him, waiting for his response.

"Yeah, I also saw that." Sirius nodded.

"Aren't you going to visit them?" Ryuu was confused by his casual behavior and asked.

"Forget it. I have you as my company now, Ryuu-san. It would be rude of me to leave you alone and visit my friends." Sirius shook his head and rejected her advice.

"..." Ryuu tried to open her mouth and say that she didn't need his company but was flustered by his gaze. She felt that he would not take a no for an answer.

'Forget it. Anyway, I decided to accompany him before.' Ryuu sighed and compromised.

Otherwise, it would not be worth it if she said something wrong and Sirius seized the opportunity to tease her.

After knowing Sirius for some time, Ryuu can easily determine what type of character he is. Therefore, she wisely chose not to speak out.

"Um, Ryuu-san, where are we going?" Sirius asked after seeing her leave. He quickly followed her lead.

"To somewhere important…." Ryuu felt a bit complicated and answered.

"Then why are you walking so fast? Please remember that I'm injured…." Sirius tried to remind her of his state.

"Oh, I don't see any obvious wounds on your body?" Ryuu narrowed her eyes and commented.

"Well, I have an internal injury. So, obviously, there are no wounds outside…." Sirius quickly came up with an excuse.

Ryuu felt soft-hearted and sighed after hearing his reason. Therefore, she slowed down her pace of walking.

'Mental exhaustion should also count as an internal injury, right?' Thinking like this, Sirius quickly followed her steps.

The two chatted during their walk and gradually entered the forest's depths.

The 18th floor has neither a labyrinth nor a dividing wall. It's a giant circular space.

The cliffs on this floor can even reach up to the ceiling.

The entrance to the 17th floor was at the southern end, and Loki Familia camp was also nearby this area.

However, Ryuu didn't want to attract any attention, especially from the members of Loki Familia, who often visit the Hostess of Fertility.

Therefore, the two of them went into the forest's depths to bypass Loki Familia's campsite.

The forest stretched with vibrant grasslands from the southern to the eastern side.

There were some wetlands in the north, and one could see some shadows of the monsters. Since the 18th floor had no walls, it was easy to spot them.

After all, with such a bright light coming off the ceiling, the monsters had nowhere to hide.

Monsters from other floors come to the 18th floor looking for food and water.

To the west was a massive tree with an unusually thick trunk.

All of the scenery looked amazing.

There was also a small town on the western side called Rivira.

It is said that Rivira is named after the female adventurer Rivira Santilini, who founded the city.

Rivira is operated by adventurers. Item trades are common, and inns and bars are also located there.

Although the inn and bar are overpriced, adventurers still use them. After all, sleeping outside is not comfortable.

Rivira has been rebuilt 334 times after monster attacks. But, the adventurers never abandoned this place because this place has strategic importance to all adventurers.

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