Chapter 29 - Brutal Dungeon

Fortunately, Link went to Eina to obtain detailed information before entering the dungeon, which also included the general route for each floor, so he would not get lost. The only critical issue is that the movements when running and attacking will strain the wound, which is extremely painful. But now it doesn't matter anymore. If he can trade his own life for Olga to live, it will all be worth it!

Link rushed forward, killing more than a dozen monsters along the way. Due to the attacks from these monsters, the last piece of Fire Spirit Cloth on Link's body had been torn into tatters. After dealing with the fire attack launched by hellhounds in front, he gritted his teeth and quickly eliminated the remaining monsters.

Link's remaining physical strength also began to rapidly decline. There were simply too many monsters; even the weak Horned Rabbit, when they threw stone axes together, made their attack feel like a torrential rain, making it difficult to deal with. Not to mention the occasional elite monsters, such as saber-toothed tigers, minotaurs, and hellhounds.

The torn cloth of the Fire Spirit could no longer effectively defend against the Hell Hound's flames. Link forced himself to resist once again, blocking the dangerous attack meant for Olga. However, due to the tattered cloth of fire essence, the flames burned many holes into it, and many areas on Link's body turned into burnt flesh. Link gritted his teeth and remained silent.

Fortunately, the road is endless, and according to the direction pointed out by Eina in his memory, the two soon arrived near the vertical hole. If he could return safely this time, he must thank Eina.

"Here!" Link drank several bottles of potion and gave several more to Olga.

He originally thought that the potions he took out were of little use, but he didn't expect that he would now use these potions. After a few bottles of potion entered his stomach, his injuries and stamina began to slowly recover, and Link couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

He thought he had a chance to breathe temporarily, but the dungeon was determined to keep Link and Olga there.

A total of ten Minotaurs with stone axes blocked the path leading to the cave, as if they were deliberately waiting for Link and Olga to arrive. The bodies of these ten Minotaurs were stronger than those encountered before, and they all carried huge stone axes in their hands.

There is no doubt that these ten Minotaurs are all enhanced species without exception! The elite monster among elite monsters! The higher the hope, the worse the despair.

"Olga..." Link lowered his eyes. "I will create opportunities for you!" Link tightened the bleeding bandage around his waist, grabbed the spear in his hand, took a deep breath, and charged toward the Minotaurs with indomitable momentum. "Lord Link!"

"I said… I will definitely protect you!"

Link's voice was weak but firm: "Even if I have to use these twelve lives here!" 

"Muuuuuu—!" 

The Minotaurs let out strange cries, as if mocking the overestimation of the humans before them. 

How dare a weak and severely injured human rush toward them? 

(Translator-san: Are you courting death? xd) 

"Moo!?!" 

However, even such a weak human, with an unwavering determination to die, stood in front of the ten giant Minotaurs, blocking their offensive. 

He wielded the stone axe they had cut down and quickly brandished it! 

Link's strongest will was poured into every attack he made! Every strike and slash could easily penetrate the stone wall and split the ground! 

At that moment, Link felt calmer than ever. 

There was only one belief in his heart: to tear apart all the monsters in front of him! 

He would rip a piece of their flesh in one bite, even if he died! 

The fiery light gun enveloped the tip of the scarlet weapon, forming a dazzling blast. Four or five Minotaurs, unable to dodge, along with dozens of monsters in front, fell one after another in this terrifying attack. 

But the void was quickly filled with monsters. 

The remaining Minotaurs wielded huge stone axes and attacked Link, but he could only dodge and resist. 

Boom! 

The stone axe struck the ground with such force that it caused the earth to crack, sending a large amount of gravel flying. 

Link let out a sigh, picked up his spear, and charged forward again. 

The approaching horned rabbits, hellhounds, and saber-toothed tigers all turned into lifeless forms, but the Minotaurs' ferocious attacks followed closely behind. 

He raised his spear and gritted his teeth to block the Minotaur's stone axe. Before Link could counterattack, another Minotaur's stone axe struck him as he dodged, but the third and fourth Minotaurs also attacked him. 

Link continued to evade monster attacks while eliminating the others. 

Under the siege of the Minotaurs and various monsters, Link's body once again bore numerous wounds, with his armor and shirt torn to tatters. There was almost no unscathed spot on him, and nearly his entire body was covered in blood. 

However, amidst the intense attacks from these monsters, Link entered a very strange state. 

When all his energy was concentrated on the battlefield, he was completely focused on the fight; the only presence among his five senses was that of the enemy. 

Every movement of the opponents seemed to slow and become clearer. 

When the monsters raised their claws, Link seemed to be able to predict their attacks in advance, dodging or seizing the opportunity to counter. 

He skillfully avoided the monsters' assaults and even took the chance to kill two more Minotaurs. 

The remaining monsters roared and charged at Link again, angrily. Countless light weapons were fired, shattering the monsters' furious offensive.

"Olga! Run!!!" Link shouted.

But Olga did not choose to run away.

She had been accumulating magical power in the back. At that moment, she firmly faced the monsters before her and clenched the wand in her hand. "Thunder!!!"

A powerful bolt of lightning shot out and pierced through the advancing group of monsters. The remaining Minotaurs were reduced to ashes by this sudden magical attack. The siege was finally lifted. Seeing the monsters in front of him turn to ashes, Link felt his body lighten and suddenly fell to his knees.

He couldn't help but cough out a large mouthful of blood. The physical damage accumulated from the continuous battle finally erupted at this moment.

He no longer had much physical strength. If he continued to passively defend, the situation would become increasingly unfavorable. Thanks to Olga, the siege of the monsters had been lifted, and now it was time to retreat. "I can't... fall yet..."

He truly wanted to drop to the ground immediately and sleep well, but once he fell here, death would be the only thing waiting for him. He couldn't stop yet! Link drank two more bottles of potion and then forced himself to stand up.

With Olga, weakened by the consumption of too much mental energy and magical power, he quickly ran away in the direction of the safe point.