Chapter 208 – 208. Dungeon Survival
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Jura Dias felt a little relieved as her teacher as they roamed the dungeon together.
‘As expected, I can see improvements when I see myself fighting in real combat.’
If there were no improvements, it was good as it was, but it was also a pleasure to help Rouvelt grow as a homeroom teacher.
If I had to point out the improvement of Rouvelt, it was that there was a little lack of tension due to the confidence that comes with my skills.
Of course, it’s not a problem to always have a relaxed mind, and Rouvelt has skills like that, but he doesn’t know how to play in real life.
Jura Dias thought that it was better to focus on reducing the risk factor by dealing with monsters quickly and reliably rather than focusing on the efficiency of her physical strength or magic power and taking down monsters leisurely.
It was a mindset formed by the experience Jura Dias had accumulated while rising to Class A.
Jura Dias thought it would be a good idea to point out anything that could be of further help to Rouvelt.
In the first place, he was impeccable in terms of his skills, so it was clear that giving advice on how to act would be more helpful to Rouvelt.
‘By the way, he handles weapons in a variety of ways.’
I felt it during the first class, but the weapons Rouvelt used were diverse.
Fists, of course. She boasted a high level of proficiency with any sword, spear, axe, gun, or staff.
‘Besides, he even uses a scythe.’
A weapon with low efficiency in terms of practicality.
But when you see him wield it, it becomes a very threatening weapon.
With a long reach, the position was slightly adjusted and the moment the monster’s neck and torso were swung vigorously, the scythe’s neck and torso became the prey of the scythe and the deng was cut off like a scene from a movie.
‘It’s the level of people who have curiosity and longing for the scythe when they see it for the first time without knowing anything about it.’
Even if it was a scythe, it became a practical weapon the moment Rouvelt handled it.
“Eldra.”
After successfully defeating the monster with a pincer attack, Jura Dias asked.
“Why did you even use a scythe as a weapon?”
Even if he handled it well, Jura Dias was curious about why he made that choice.
At that question, Rouvelt smiled and said,
“It’s kind of cool.”
“It’s cool… You say?”
“Of course, I chose it because I thought I could use it properly. But the biggest reason… I did it because I thought it would be cool to use a scythe for some reason. .”
“Right.”
While embarrassed by the unexpected answer, Jura Dias soon smiled softly.
“You’re cool… Eldra, you were a man too.”
It’s not just gender, it’s that kind of trend that men of your age uselessly pursue fashion.
The fact that Rouvelt Eldra, who was talked about in the media as the heir to the world’s greatest conglomerate and a rising new hero, had the same sensibilities as ordinary boys, Jura Dias was relieved but also laughed at.
“That’s right, if you’re a man, you want to use cool weapons, right? Like everyone has a romance.”
“I guess so.”
Looking warmly at Rouvelt, Jura Dias grinned.
Jura Dias took out the terminal and checked the time.
‘It’s already been two hours since I entered the dungeon.’
“Let’s go back now. I think I’ve given you enough advice.”
“Yes, I will take to heart the advice you gave me today, Ms. Dias. Thank you for taking the time today.”
“I called you in the first place. It must have been rather sudden, but thank you for coming.”
The time when we smiled at each other warmly and tried to return from the dungeon.
“It’s been a long time since I’ve come, but if I just go, isn’t it fun?”
“”… !””
Louvelt and Jura Dias simultaneously turned their heads at the sound coming from above.
On top of a high formation rock in a rocky area.
There was a boy smiling and smiling.
However, Jura Dias and Rouvelt knew at once that the boy was no ordinary person.
“You… Stranger Tolay!”
“Wow, do you see me?”
Stranger Tolay in the form of a boy.
He was a stranger with a history of taking the lives of several B-class hunters by making hunters vigilant in his youthful appearance or using traps.
“Did you come to avenge Gangcheolsan and Lukchia?”
Rouvelt glared at Tolay with sharp eyes.
“Wow, that older brother’s way of looking at me is definitely different. I can understand why those two suffer. Well… It was really stupid to be hurt. Isn’t it?”
Said Stranger Tolay, twirling his fingers in the air.
“Kang Cheol-san ignorantly attacked an E-class monster… Knowing that Kang Cheol-san was hit, Lukchia went out on her own and got hit again… I’m really ashamed of myself as a stranger.
With a grin and an ominous smile, Stranger Tolay is scolding! And snapped his fingers.
“I’ll definitely use a way to kill them.”
Woo woo woo woo!
At that moment, the surrounding space vibrated, and a hemispherical black and red barrier was formed surrounding Louvelt and Jura Dias.
“This…!”
“Because I made it with all my heart?
As soon as Stranger Tolay finished speaking, the figures of Rouvelt and Jura Dias in the dark red hemisphere disappeared.
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‘Then I ended up being trapped in this unknown dungeon.’
With a momentary change in vision, Jura Dias realized that she and Rouvelt had been transported by a force similar to the transference used by the Strangers.
The moved dungeon is a dense forest in a rocky area.
In addition, a dark red sky covered the top, like a crack or door that appears when a Stranger metastasizes.
“Eldra, are you okay!”
“Yes, I’m fine. But… I’ve fallen into a trap.”
Jura Dias and Eldra grasped the situation and decided to move to get out first.
And the two of them faced numerous C-class monsters and B-class monsters mixed in the crowd, and decided to find a place to rest first with a way out by defeating the monsters.
‘But it’s hard to find a place to rest.’
It’s been 3 hours since I was moved to Stranger’s dungeon.
I still haven’t found a place to rest properly.
“Ha…”
‘It’s a big deal.’
A battle that continues because of monsters that appear at regular intervals, though not constantly.
Of course, Jura Dias and Rouvelt both had considerable skills, so they were able to deal with the monsters right away.
But the problem wasn’t the quality of the monsters.
How many more monsters remain.
And the question was whether they could continue to fight those monsters without rest until they found a way out.
‘I… Because I summoned Eldra…’
If it’s at fault, it’s the fault of Stranger Tolay who did this.
However, Jura Dias, as her teacher, felt indebted that she was the cause of putting her cadet, Roovelt, in this danger.
“Miss Dias.”
“…”
“Miss Dias!”
“Oh! I’m sorry. I lost my concentration. What’s going on, Eldra?”
Jura Dias turns to the sound of Louvelt’s voice calling her name.
Turning around, Rouvelt was handing Jura Dias a plastic bottle of water.
“Drink. Are you thirsty?”
“Thank you. But where is this…”
“It’s one of the water bottles I keep in HEPA.”
“That’s right. But you drink rather than me. I’m used to fighting.”
“No, you don’t have to decline.”
Rouvelt had Dias pull out another water bottle with his other hand and smiled at Dias.
“I have mine too.”
“Then thank you for drinking.”
Taking her water bottle and quenching her throat, Jura Dias exhaled deeply.
“I’m sorry, Eldra.”
“Gulp. Huh? What do you mean?”
“Because of me, you fell into the Stranger’s trap…”
“What are you talking about, Miss Dias. It is I who should apologize.”
“What?”
“Stranger Tolay was obviously looking for me. Whether or not you called me, he must have intended to use that trap on me someday. Rather… I’m sorry that I got involved in the trap as well.”
‘… Unbeknownst to a cadet, he really became a person.’
You could fall into a trap and panic or become anxious and shift the blame to those around you, not yourself.
I have seen Jura Dias a lot while living as a hunter who is in an extreme situation and shows a different appearance than usual.
However, Rouvelt was not anxious and apologized to Jura Dias, but had eyes that never gave up.
‘Is this the very lumber of a hero who will lead the era?’
Only Roovelt should be spared and sent back.
That, for her humanity and as her teacher, was what she had to do, Jura Dias was determined.
Right then.
“Huh? Miss Dias! Look over there!”
“That’s…”
Jura Dias turned her gaze to where Rouvelt pointed.
There was a cave there.
A cave in a dense forest.
The outside was overgrown with moss and grass.
“Did Stranger make it on purpose?”
“Or it could just be a coincidence. Anyway, with or without monsters, we have no choice but to secure a place.”
“I see. Let’s go, Eldra.”
“Yes, Mr. Dias.”
Rouvelt and Jura Dias approached the cave.
