cnatrainingtips Chapter 346 The Harem is on Fire
Chapter 346 The Harem is on Fire
Chapter 346 The Harem is on Fire
The blonde beauty that came into view had a stunning face that rivaled many goddesses. Her features were so exquisite that they resembled works of art meticulously crafted by a master craftsman. Her skin was as white as snow and so delicate that it seemed to break at a touch. Her eyes were like a deep pool in a secluded valley that had been still for thousands of years, clear and profound, yet calm and undisturbed, untouched by the dust of the world.
She was surrounded by an aloof and detached air, as if she had stepped out of an ancient heroic epic.
A celestial being who does not partake in worldly affairs.
Only a hint of weariness, typical of a working-class person, was noticed deep in his eyes by Roy, Ryu, and the others.
"Ais!"
Tiona's delighted call, like a cheerful silver bell, broke the silence. With unreserved enthusiasm, she opened her arms and pounced on Ais, giving her a solid bear hug that could make anyone stumble.
Ais, who was suddenly hugged, showed a slight movement on her usually expressionless, stunningly beautiful face.
Even she herself didn't realize that a very subtle, gentle smile had quietly crept onto the corners of her lips, diluting the coldness and weariness.
However, when Ais's gaze passed over Tiona's shoulder and landed on Roy not far away...
That faint smile quickly disappeared.
The aura emanating naturally from Roy was incredibly powerful, substantial, and condensed. Its oppressive force reminded her of the man standing at the pinnacle of Orario—"The Mighty" Ota!
The opponent has become stronger in two ways again!
The gap between them has widened!
Ais's long, golden eyelashes drooped slightly, and her naturally innocent face visibly fell, carrying a sense of utter disappointment and frustration.
She has tried her best!
During several expeditions, he frantically killed monsters, hacking and slashing until the sky was dark and the blades were dulled, but his growth rate was so slow that he couldn't even see Roy's exhaust fumes.
Sometimes, the difference between people is greater than the difference between a person and a dog, and this applies equally to Ais and other low-level adventurers.
A short while later.
All the adventurers who were going to use this elevator had arrived, including Roy and his group, a total of thirty-seven people, and they headed to different floors.
Upon seeing Roy and his group, the adventurers were surprised, but then felt a surge of joy.
Encountering high-level adventurers in a dungeon is not necessarily a good thing, but if it's an Astrea Familia member, there will be no worries, and even your own safety can be guaranteed. That's what reputation is all about!
Several female adventurers of different races were drawn to Roy with eyes that seemed to be magnetically attracted, their admiration for him undisguised.
After returning from the underworld, Roy has become the most popular male character in Orario, leading by a huge margin.
Who wouldn't like a leader who is handsome, powerful, has an outstanding ability to make money, can help people grow quickly, and even goes to the underworld to rescue his companions if they die unexpectedly? He is an all-around hero!
However, when these women's gazes fell upon the figures around Roy, they were immediately frightened away.
Tiony, Algana, Baje, and the other girls were like mother leopards poised to pounce, their eyes sharp as knives, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay.
Even Ryu joined in.
Faced with these powerful and tacitly coordinated "protectors of the flowers," the female adventurers felt their legs go weak. The short distance around Roy seemed to have turned into an insurmountable barrier, making them hesitate to approach.
Only the naturally naive blonde beauty was unaware of the terrifying atmosphere around her.
Roy smiled and said, "Thank you for your help."
Ais nodded gently, "Mmm!"
The interior of the elevator was very spacious, with cold metal walls reflecting a dim light. Only a single control panel, emitting a fluorescent glow, stood alone in the center, and the entire space was filled with a secluded silence.
Ais's slender fingers tapped on the control panel.
Buzz! Click!
As the designed magic stone released its energy, accompanied by a deep hum and the crisp sound of mechanical locks unlocking, the elevator doors slowly closed, then with a sudden jolt, began to descend at a steady pace into deeper levels.
A feeling of weightlessness instantly enveloped everyone.
The eardrums swell slightly due to the minute changes in air pressure, just like riding a regular elevator.
The naturally naive blonde beauty is single-mindedly focused on becoming stronger. Her few hobbies include red bean cream-flavored potato balls. Apart from that, she doesn't care much about most things. The guild staff went to great lengths to teach her how to operate the elevator.
Guild members without favors cannot enter the dungeon. Hiring other adventurers is expensive, so this job often falls to the companions.
"What? It doesn't seem that exciting."
Tiona was somewhat disappointed. The experience was no different from the magic stone elevator in the Tower of Babel. She might as well go out and fight monsters to train herself.
Ryu sighed, "Didn't you say you wanted to experience this elevator?"
"Hehe!" Tiona grinned.
Acting cute won't work. Roy gently tapped the other's head, causing Tiona to cry out in pain.
Bang!Bang!Bang!
At that moment, a continuous roaring sound rang out.
The elevator trembled slightly, which felt like an earthquake to everyone inside.
Ais explained in a low voice, "The monster is crashing—"
This is a common occurrence; monsters on every floor attack the elevator's outer shell, which is like a foreign object invading the dungeon, causing it great discomfort and rendering the stone walls unrepairable.
Its outer shell, made of the hardest metal, is strong enough to block attacks from most monsters below level 5.
The elevator continued to descend.
Few adventurers venture into the first twelve levels; the upper levels are mostly occupied by low-level adventurers who are unwilling to spend extra money, even though the usage fee is relatively low.
The elevator stopped on the fifteenth floor, the doors opened, and a small team of adventurers prepared to leave.
Ais rushed out first, slicing through the monsters on that floor like cutting melons and vegetables, killing several low-level monsters such as needle rabbits and hellhounds with a single sword strike.
But the number of monsters did not decrease but increased, with more monsters jumping out from the broken stone walls.
"Tione, Tiona, go help her!" Roy said, after all, they were neighbors.
"OK!"
Eager to try, Tiony and Tiona rushed out, their figures transforming into two violent hurricanes tearing through the air as they plunged into the monster horde.
Tiona wielded her large twin blades, unleashing a pure sweeping attack. The heavy blades crushed through the monsters with overwhelming force, and the several monsters struck head-on didn't even have time to utter a cry before their tough shells shattered like watermelons struck by a heavy hammer!
Tione's twin blades transformed into two deadly silver lightning bolts, each thrust precisely piercing the monster's vital points. Her long, powerful legs became deadly weapons, each sweeping kick accompanied by the dull thud of flesh being torn apart.
In the blink of an eye, the area around them became completely empty, all the monsters had been cleared away.
The power of LV.7 is self-evident!
boom!
Roy unleashed his magic, sending out bolts of golden lightning as thick as an arm that swept across the area, obliterating countless monsters along with the demonic energy within them.
The other adventurers stared in disbelief. Was this some kind of hacked dungeon?
The nearby monsters vanished in an instant. Ais returned to Roy's side, gently biting her delicate lips, and said with a slightly aggrieved expression, "This is my job."
"Take a break. You've been protecting this elevator all day. Take care of yourself. We'll handle the monsters for now," Roy said.
Roy looked at Ais, who looked a little tired. The guild didn't even send someone to relieve her, treating the high-level adventurers like nuclear-powered oxen working 24 hours a day.
This job offers a high degree of autonomy.
If you encounter irresponsible high-level adventurers, don't care whether they live or die; just use them as human control panels. Once you reach a floor, kick the adventurers out.
But if it were a girl like Ais, who is honest and upright, she would strictly abide by all the rules and even help adventurers who leave the elevator to kill monsters.
Whether you're tired or not depends entirely on your own self-discipline.
Roy will definitely pay attention to this kind of thing, and his daughter will also take on this kind of work later.
Ais's eyes were resolute. "But!"
Roy interrupted her, "Does the guild have a rule that people riding the elevator can't attack monsters?"
Ais tilted her head, thought for a long time, and answered hesitantly, "No—"
Roy said, "Then there's no problem. This was our personal action, Miss Flight Attendant!"
A group of adventurers went down to the sixteenth and seventeenth floors. As expected, Roy and his group cleared out a large number of monsters. Ais stayed in the elevator. In terms of sheer numbers, how could she possibly compete with a group of LV.7 adventurers?
After a long day of work, Ais got a moment to rest and stared blankly at Roy, who had already learned how to operate the elevator.
Her body relaxed, but her mind suffered an even greater blow. Why did that boy learn so quickly? It took her several hours to learn how to operate this thing! Waaaaah!
More than half an hour passed before the elevator descended to the eighteenth floor, where Roy and the others had reserved.
The elevator descends at a speed of about six meters per second. If it descends directly to the eighteenth floor, it won't take much time. However, it stops at each floor and needs to go out to kill monsters, which greatly increases the time required.
Paying to experience it once is fine, but it's impossible for Roy to ride this thing regularly.
Using the power of the earth, a large hole can be opened from the first to the twenty-fourth floor. Relying on the strong physique of advanced adventurers, they can jump directly down. The efficiency and convenience are on a completely different level.
But for others who do not have the power of the earth, the elevator is already very convenient.
As the elevator doors opened, the breathtaking scenery of the maze-like amusement park came into view.
"Dungeon, I'm back!"
Tiony and Tiona ran out, shouting excitedly, "Indeed, only this demonic cave can satisfy the Amazonian girls who live for battle and fight to the death."
After entering the dungeon and experiencing the continuous battles with monsters, Algana and Baje immediately fell in love with the feeling.
Roy, Ryu, and Haruhime walked out one by one.
At that moment, Roy felt his body being pulled backward, and his face showed helplessness; he knew he couldn't escape after all.
Ais's icy fingers gripped Roy's sleeve tightly. Her golden eyes, like deep pools, burned with an almost obsessive flame. Her voice trembled slightly, "How—how can I grow as fast as you? I must become stronger!"
Roy asked, "Why do you want to become stronger?"
"To hunt monsters!"
Ais's beautiful face was contorted, every muscle seemingly radiating extreme hatred.
Upon seeing this, Ryu and Haruhime showed a hint of surprise in their eyes. This was the first time they had ever seen the famous "Sword Princess" have such strong emotions.
"Then I can't help you."
Roy pried open Ais's small hand that was holding him and subtly groped her. Her skin was delicate and smooth; it was hard to believe that this was the skin of a swordsman.
After saying that, Roy led Ryu and Haruhime forward, leaving a forlorn Ais inside the elevator.
Fueled by extreme hatred for the Black Dragon, Ais's "Princess of Vengeance" is the highest damage skill against monsters. If it were of the same level and attribute, its power would probably surpass Alphia's third magic.
In the future, when it comes to defeating high-level monsters, or even the Black Dragon, Ais will undoubtedly be a useful tool.
It wouldn't be a bad idea for Roy to mentor the other person as well.
However, Ais's unstable mentality was a major reason for his refusal. She was both made and broken by the vengeful princess. Her hatred for the black dragon would cloud her judgment. To put it simply, this girl would go berserk!
Roy doesn't need a tool who messes things up at crucial moments and harms both himself and others.
As for correcting Ais's mindset —
Instead of wasting time on something so difficult with an unknown success rate, wouldn't it be better for Roy to focus his energy on himself and reach LV.9 as soon as possible?
Ryu, Tione, Tiona, and Haruhime glanced at Ais with slightly pitying eyes.
Roy's words were very direct, but for adventurers, this was the best way. It's better to make things clear in advance to avoid creating unnecessary expectations for the other party, which could lead to unnecessary trouble in the future.
Getting back to the main point, Roy and his group passed through the eighteenth floor of the maze park and entered the nineteenth floor.
Under Roy's control, a large number of monsters emerged. As materials for them to hone their strength, the girls rushed into the monster horde, fighting amidst maniacal laughter.
Roy was also busy with his own things.
Besides adapting to the power level of LV.7 and eliminating the discrepancy between mind and body, another purpose of this trip is to experiment with "superior transfer" in the dungeon.
Roy hadn't forgotten how the system had warned him several times before when he tried to transfer to the instance world from the dungeon. As a spatial ability, if he couldn't use "Superior Transfer," he would be devastated.
"Transfer to a higher position!" Roy whispered, his body transforming into a dazzling particle light effect and disappearing instantly.
The next moment, spatial fluctuations appeared, and Roy appeared in another cave chamber. He observed the overall situation through the power of the earth and estimated that he had moved twenty kilometers.
After more than ten minutes of experimentation, Roy gained a clear understanding of "superior transfer".
At his current level, if he uses the superior teleportation technique at full power, the maximum teleportation distance is about thirty kilometers, which consumes an enormous amount of energy. He will exhaust his mental power after ten uses.
In the dungeon, you can only move between floors; you cannot cross floors.
Roy frowned. Physical means, like the breath of a dragon, could be used to break through the floors, while spatial abilities would be restricted.
"I'm getting more and more curious about what exactly you are?" Roy touched the hard underground city wall, a crazy smile curling at the corner of his mouth.
Sooner or later, he will break through this den of demons!
Roy had the confidence to do so, after all, he was already one of the strongest adventurers in the world.
"bring it on!"
In the blink of an eye, Roy shattered the wall, and countless monsters leaped out: deadly wasps, mad beetles, Berg bears, sniper dragonflies, flamingos—
The countless monsters roared deafeningly, like a flood bursting its banks, and rushed fiercely towards Roy!
Venom rained down like arrows, claws tore through the air, bone spikes whistled through the sky, and lava fireballs fell with trails of flame—countless deadly attacks intertwined to form a vast, all-encompassing net, about to completely engulf Roy!
Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!
Golden lightning surged from Roy's palm, violent and unparalleled, then covered his entire body and exploded with a devastating roar, enveloping him in a bolt of lightning.
In an instant, Roy moved!
The figure transformed into a rapidly moving golden lightning bolt, without the slightest hesitation or unnecessary movement. Fists, palms, and kicks were unleashed, and the monster didn't even have time to utter a wail before being blasted apart by this force.
Roy went on a rampage in this ocean of monsters, slaughtering until the sky darkened, and the physical and mental differences brought about by his upgrade gradually disappeared.
The group remained on the 24th floor and did not venture deeper. Due to the influence of the Earth's power, monsters appeared more frequently than on the 37th floor.
Five or six hours later, the monsters that had appeared had been completely wiped out. It is conservatively estimated that they killed at least tens of thousands of monsters.
The dungeon seemed to have been drained dry, with the speed and number of monsters appearing decreasing dramatically.
"That felt so good!"
Tiony, Tiona, Alganna, and Baje stretched, perfectly showcasing their graceful figures, their pretty faces beaming with satisfaction, their abundant energy released.
Ryu and Haruhime also killed many monsters.
The materials were piled up like mountains, and there were so many magic stones that they couldn't all be contained in his spatial ring. Roy only picked out the most valuable monster materials.
"Let's go back to the eighteenth floor to rest first, and then go to a deeper level to train," Roy said.
"OK!"
The girls of the clan responded with smiles, saying that with Roy's almost magical power (controlling the dungeon), it didn't matter which floor they rested on; the view from the eighteenth floor was even better, and there was spring water to wash away the sweat.
"But before that—"
Roy paused, his gaze shifting to the corner of a dark passage in the distance, and said in a deep voice, "All of you, come out! This is the commander's order!"
Ryu, Tione, Tiona, and the others immediately resumed their fighting stance, following Roy's gaze and warily watching the dark corner.
Until several familiar figures appeared.
Daphne, Cassandra, and Lefia walked out with awkward smiles on their faces, followed by a red-haired girl named Alexandra.
"Daphne, Cassandra?"
"Lefia, Alexie!"
"Weren't you supposed to be staying behind at the Court of Stars?"
Ryu, Tione, Tiona, and Haruhime looked surprised, never expecting to see each other here.
"Captain, what a coincidence! We even meet in the dungeon." Daphne tried to change the subject.
Cassandra and Lefia also managed a forced smile, their hearts pounding wildly.
"Don't interrupt, what's going on?" Roy said calmly. Once these girls entered the upper and middle levels, they couldn't possibly escape his notice.
Upon seeing Roy's tense face, Daphne, Cassandra, and Rafia turned pale with fright.
He spoke as if pouring beans from a bamboo tube.
That happened in the Star Garden after Roy and his group left—the girls' conflict.
The werewolf girl, Nezha, sat on the sofa, pursing her lips. "We're LV.4 adventurers, and we still have to be protected? They've really underestimated us!"
Liana, a mage from a magically powerful nation, said, "It seems Mr. Roy doesn't quite believe in our abilities."
Leila chuckled and said, "Maybe they don't even consider us a threat!"
The girls, former members of the clan, showed slight changes in expression.
Back in Orario, the rumors about Roy were outrageous; you could ask anyone on the street and they would tell you all about it.
After corroborating each other's accounts, they realized that the goddess Astraea's statement was still too conservative.
That young man was truly a legend!
Starting with rejection from several Familias, she met Ryu and created a series of miraculous feats, leading the declining Astrea Familia to its peak, far surpassing the heights they had reached before.
The gods bestowed upon him the title of "Madman," placing him on par with "Hero" Finn and "Fierce" Otto!
Recently, he led his clan to a draw against "Knight of the Highest" Leon Wadenberg and entered the underworld to resurrect the dead, leaving countless gods and adventurers dumbfounded.
Such a talented person could shine in any familia, so why would they join the Astrea familia, which was penniless and even heavily in debt at the time? The girls from the former familia were incredibly confused. Surely it couldn't be because of that useless elf Ryu!
Back to the present, as one of the few Tier 2 adventurers in Orario, they naturally did not want to be looked down upon by that legendary young man, especially since they would be fighting alongside the same familia in the future.
These girls' complaints angered Daphne, Cassandra, and Lefia, who were also in the hall.
"Enough!" Daphne shouted angrily.
The sound echoed throughout the mansion, and the girls' complaints stopped abruptly as they turned to look at Daphne.
Daphne said coldly, "If you have any complaints, speak to the captain directly. Don't gossip behind people's backs. The Astrea Familia doesn't have that kind of habit!"
Kaguya, Lyra, Noin and the others frowned. Although what the other party said made sense, they felt uncomfortable being suppressed by the name of the Astrea Familia. They were the senior members of the Familia!
Kaguya said quietly, "Can't I even make a slight complaint? That's too domineering!"
"ridiculous!"
Daphne stared coldly at Kaguya and the others, "You lot dare to criticize the captain?"
V.4 Adventurer? Pretty strong, huh?
She and Cassandra are both LV.6!
Even Cassandra, as a healer, could easily defeat these girls with one hand; it's a pure numerical crushing victory, without any logic or reasoning!
This barrage of attacks instantly created a tense atmosphere in the mansion, causing subtle changes in the eyes of many girls. Daphne retorted without hesitation.
Daphne said sarcastically, "Speaking of which, you've never addressed the leader as 'Captain,' letting a junior ride on your head. Aren't you unhappy about that, seniors?"
Cassandra and Lefia thought about it carefully and realized that it was true. Kaguya and the others always called him "Mr. Roy" and never referred to him as the captain.
Thinking about this, the two girls were not happy.
They traveled all the way to the underworld, overcame countless hardships, and even defeated Zeus and members of Hera's kin to rescue these girls, and now they won't even call them "Captain"—
Although they didn't expect anything in return, the other party couldn't repay kindness with enmity! Cassandra and Lefia felt a surge of hostility and glared at each other.
Kaguya, Lyra, and the others looked grim.
Their memories only extend from three years ago to the present, so they don't have a deep impression of Roy. They can't easily accept that he's the leader, and more importantly—
Former leader Alexandra is right there!
Having hit a nerve, Kaguya was unable to refute it and could only change the subject, "Where did they go? They didn't bring any supplies, so it doesn't seem like they went into the dungeon."
Daphne laughed smugly, "This is a clan secret; I can't tell you!"
Kaguya's face darkened. "You mean, we're not members of the Astraea Familia?"
"I didn't say that, you said it yourself!"
Daphne shrugged, then changed the subject coldly, saying, "The Astrea Familia doesn't need members who don't acknowledge Roy as their leader!"
That's how it is.
Daphne, Cassandra, and Rafia stood in front of Roy, heads bowed, occasionally glancing up at the boy before quickly lowering their eyes again.
In the end, they simply gave up and abandoned the Star Garden to those self-righteous seniors, going to the dungeon to train.
As a result, Roy caught him red-handed.
After learning what had happened, the reactions of the people present were different. Tiony, Tiona, and Haruhime undoubtedly stood firmly on Daphne's side, against those arrogant senior members of the Familia.
This was a matter concerning the Astrea Familia, and Algana and Bazé remained silent.
Liu's heart felt as if it had sunk to the bottom of a valley.
The adventurer's keen intuition had already made Ryu realize the enormous crisis brought about by the fierce conflict between the former and current members of the Familia.
Every crisis begins with small frictions, and the differences and rifts gradually widen.
This clan might split up!
This was something she absolutely didn't want to see. Ryu's sky-blue eyes trembled slightly as she looked at Roy.
Under the girls' watchful eyes, Roy spoke up, "Dereliction of duty, how about that charge?"
Cassandra and Lefia trembled.
Daphne muttered softly, "Captain, I believe those predecessors can protect the Star Garden."
"Still dare to argue?"
Roy glared. "The Astrea Familia has a rule that members are not allowed to talk back to the leader!"
Daphne pouted, looking aggrieved.
"I'm glad you can uphold my reputation—" Roy placed his two large hands on Daphne and Cassandra's small heads respectively. These two had joined the Familia after defeating Apollo's Familia and were the most senior members, deeply trusted by him.
"Commander!"
Daphne and Cassandra's eyes lit up.
Lefia watched the three of them being intimate, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes. She had also stood up to fight against the "tyrannical" senior members of her clan, so why wasn't she rewarded?
"But it's also true that you're blinded by pointless arguments! Miss Alexandra, what do you think we should do?" Roy passed the buck to the red-haired girl.
The cheerful and outgoing Alexie came out with them instead, leaving Daphne, Cassandra, and Lefia completely baffled as to what the other was thinking.
They still remembered the shocked and helpless expressions on Kaguya, Lyra, and the others' faces when Alicia left the Star Garden, as if they were saying—
We were ready to fight to the death, why did Your Majesty surrender first?
Alexie laughed, "It's rare to see members of the clan arguing; it's really interesting!"