Tomatoes

In a dimly lit part of the dungeon, several heads of killer ants are pilled in a perfect line, each one of the heads is squirming disgustingly while shrieking continuously.

It is a known method to lure more monsters into the area, but head gathered are way more than a group of adventurers required.

In response, the dungeon madly poured monsters of a different kind in a monster wave.

David is drawing in that much of monsters to obtain the Development Ability that he requires.

<Mage>

It is a must to develop a Grimoire along with the Mystery Development Ability and also the reason why he agrees to join this expedition besides from his god pestering.

After 10 days of restless grinding, he can feel himself already stuffed, an occasion that occurs when he is near at limit, his last status update was before the expedition, and he already maxed the MAG status after the constant activation of the skill Correxion for a month.

His EX status is not a fixed number, it is based on how much his body can handle per level, that's why if he needs over 3000 to achieve an EX at level one then he needs over 5000 at level 2.

Thankfully he found out how to abuse Limit Off with Correxion, it is the reason why his every move and attack is fueled by his maximum power, after being multiplied by 7, he can achieve more results and experience in a short amount of time.

"DEMACIA"

With another spell, Lux decimated all monsters piling in the dungeon passageway, while Jinx with her Fishbones is on the other side of the 5th floor.

He only had them as they're the only ones who can spam magic and spell at all times while he chooses this place because of the numerous number of killer ants.

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The Loki Familia encountered difficulty on floor 59, so they decided to end the expedition at a premature time, he learned that it is because of a new type of monster that closely resemble caterpillars.

The reason for the setback is its ability to corrode weapons and armors easily with their attack, even its body can't be attacked as its blood also has the same property.

When they reach floor 18 Finn tasked the second group vanguard to lead the way as they are resting momentarily, he is also confident because of our number and trust for our skill.

That's why I'm already here on floor 5 for the last-minute leveling, the Hephaestus, and Goibniu Familia are already safe back on the surface after being guided by my few clones only leaving Lux and Jinx with me.

Leaving the room before the monsters respawn, I am wandering before going back to Orario, looking around I notice that there was no monster because of our luring.

It's been exactly 10 days since Riveria and her fellow members learned about my gender, I'm not hiding it or anything, but it's a bother explaining.

Goibniu also circulate a rumor about his so-called protégé's charm and talent for our Familia image, maybe it is also the reason why the Loki Familia didn't spread what they have learned for their fear of my god backlash.

I don't really mind as I don't care how anyone thinks of me, I barely even know anyone nor talk to anyone except for my Hephaestus, and she is the only reason why I go outside my workshop except if it is my god's doing.

Strolling slowly with my open umbrella on my shoulder, I look bizarre with it inside the dungeon, thankfully no monsters or adventurers are around because of the expedition returning, they understand that there would be nothing left after we clean it up.

However suddenly I heard a nearby hurried cry, it seems like someone needs help, but I don't know if I should help, after the incident when I almost died I never had any good relationship with other adventure.

I look around and determine the general location, Lux and Jinx are far from here, so I can't have them hurry to help, but I can't also summon another clone because of my limitation.

With a sigh, I helplessly rush to assist the poor adventurer and in a few turns, I saw a white-haired adventurer being chased by a Minotaur.

'What's a Minotaur doing on the upper floor?'

I saw the Sword Princess hurrying over, but she stopped after seeing me, I know she's been looking for me along with Tiona when they arrive, but I escaped earlier to avoid them.

'Sigh* it seems they became careless and let the Minotaur to the upper floor'

The white-haired adventurer was already cornered and seeing the sword princess still looking at me, I can only guess that she want to see me in an action.

There's only one time when she saw me unsheathed my blade as I never fight with anyone around and this blond blockhead is using this opportunity to see me attack again by sacrificing the poor adventurer they drag in their mess.

'Tsk, What a selfish brat!'

In a flash I cut the Minotaur's raised hand, I can't kill it immediately as to how close he is to the white-haired adventurer, and because of that blood sprayed on him.

'Sorry'

And with another slash the Minotaur is bisected, it didn't disappear instantly but burst more blood on the poor white-haired adventurer before it poofs in smoke and dust.

I look at the terrified adventurer and I can't help but feel sorry for him, he almost died because of someone's mistake, but instead of helping they just observe from the side without doing anything.

I smiled and tried to console him, but the white-haired now-red adventurer runaways from me in a frenzy.

Frozen with a plastered smile on my face, I heard a robust mocking laugh on my rear.

'****!'

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(Ais Wallenstein POV)

Beautiful and perfect, it is the only words I can form when I saw his blade, pure and untainted by anything.

I was supposed to ask his fellow Familia member who also use the wind to teach me after they defeat the Goliath but after seeing his attack back in the lake, I knew his sword skill is beyond everything.

David's blade can cut anything, even the wind.

That is why she intended to beg her goddess to help her ask him after they got back from this expedition and after watching his blade again only solidified her decision.

'I need to ask him to teach me.'

With a resolute face, she attempted to talk with him but hesitated after seeing his face

Disgust and Disappointment

She don't know why but even Bete beside me stopped laughing, with his blade still in his hand she can feel no pressure on him, but her instinct is screaming at her.

"Lady I'm not making fun of you."

Bete tried to talk to him, I forgot that except for Riveria, Lefiya, and the twins' no one knows about his real gender as Riveria told us to keep it a secret.

David's face became emotionless after hearing his comment, he looked at me before bowing and turning to his back.

Ains became anxious after seeing him bow, she felt that she would never see him again, she tried to run towards him, but before she can take her first step he suddenly open his umbrella that was resting on his shoulder.

Worriedly she can only stare at his departing back.