"Passing through the 'Great Tree Labyrinth' seems only a matter of time."
Freya watched Bell in the projection and shook her head slightly.
"Such a bad habit."
After gaining power, he didn't become a nouveau riche but a master of that power. That, too, was one of Bell's "bad habits."
"But the results are truly excellent."
"His technique has recovered remarkably well. He can slaughter monsters that are superior in power and speed using simple techniques. This must be the path Bell has chosen."
Freya didn't dislike this trait at all. Marching resolutely forward on the path one has chosen—that was undeniably captivating.
"Bell's progress today is moving at a brisk pace. With his mastery of technique and his growing grasp of his Authority, he should reach the safety zone on the 50th floor today."
It wasn't hard to guess.
Yesterday was his first day, and Bell spent most of his time adapting to his newfound power. On the second day, he would naturally deepen that state and accelerate his Dungeon conquest.
Though clearing the entire dungeon in three days might be pushing it. Judging by the "World's" attitude, the deeper layers were likely reserved for helping Bell overcome his ascension flaws.
Hmm, Freya probably understood that the entire dungeon game existed solely as a stepping stone for Bell's growth.
Especially after Bell's identity was exposed and the "World" stepped forward.
If it's about helping Bell continue growing, then there's no need for further discussion—support is essential no matter what. It's just that this particular part doesn't require her assistance.
Of course, Bell has grown to a stage where he truly doesn't need others' help anymore; he can progress smoothly on his own.
As these thoughts crossed her mind, a faint smile flickered at Freya's lips. But considering the gods surrounding her, she quickly suppressed that smile.
"The Great Tree Labyrinth has no floor lords, so the remaining exploration should conclude swiftly. However, floor lords roam near the Great Fall. Judging by the situation on Floor 17 with Goliath, Amphisbaena likely possesses demigod-level power."
"Bell should handle it without issue."
Though the floor lords within the dungeon had undergone extreme enhancements, no matter how strengthened, they still fell significantly short compared to Bell.
Indeed, the situation unfolded exactly as Freya had anticipated.
The monsters of the Great Tree Labyrinth were merely a simple test for Bell—barely even a trial.
He refined his mastery of techniques, preparing to face the next area: the Great Fall.
The Great Fall presented a significantly greater challenge compared to the Great Tree Labyrinth.
The entire "Great Fall" area was a unique three-tiered zone where vast numbers of monsters thrived.
Due to its special nature, both the quantity and strength of monsters here far exceeded previous encounters. After all, compared to the "Great Tree Labyrinth"—merely a warm-up for the Middle Floors—the "Great Fall" was the real deal.
Naturally, this "Great Fall" presented an extra-large challenge for Bell.
"Whoa."
Upon entering the 25th floor, Bell immediately felt the "Great Fall" welcome ceremony—an overwhelmingly dense aura of monsters instantly filled the map in his mind.
"Over two thousand Blue Crabs? Quite the welcome ceremony."
The common monsters of the "Great Fall" were Blue Crabs and the Iguazu dwelling at its base. Rarer encounters included Mermaids living in the water and the Floor Boss, Amphisbaena, a two-headed dragon residing deep within the waterfall.
Bell carefully compared the strength and numbers of these Blue Crabs and Iguazu. They simply couldn't be compared to the "Great Tree Labyrinth."
Though both Blue Crabs and Iguazu were Lv.5 in power, the real issue was their staggering abundance. Both species were counted in the thousands.
With such vast numbers of monsters, all at Level 5, any clan entering faced the constant risk of annihilation.
They wouldn't even need to be surrounded by thousands of Blue Crabs and Iguazu—just two or three could easily wipe out a clan. Of course, except for Freya Familia and Loki Familia.
"Roar!!!!"
A faint dragon's roar echoed from the depths of the "Great Fall."
Accompanying this roar, a formidable dragon's aura swept across the entire area, summoning countless monsters from their hiding places.
"Bringing in the big guns right off the bat? This guy's far smarter than Goliath—and far more cunning."
Though Bell had located Amphisbaena, its surroundings were now swarming with monsters. "So, no matter what, facing Amphisbaena means facing every monster on this entire floor?"
The mere thought of that scenario was enough to make one despair.
Amphisbaena's power was undoubtedly in the five-digit range—a demigod.
Add a horde of Level 5 monsters to the mix, and it was truly a demonic frenzy.
Would any fool step into a known trap? Clearly, Bell wasn't that kind of fool.
Yes, testing was testing, and training was training. But when it came to real combat, there was no room for jokes.
Approaching it with a playful attitude would be disrespectful to the monsters who set the trap.
Therefore, he should confront the monsters in this area with even greater seriousness.
"Snap!"
Bell then snapped his fingers. From the cracks of time, a figure well-known to Danmachi emerged.
Loki, the God of Deception.
"Huh? It's me?"
Perched atop the Tower of Babel, Loki stared wide-eyed at her own projection. She hadn't expected Bell to summon her.
"So that method can pull not just me, but others too? Interesting."
"Since I haven't met Bell directly, I don't know how he did it. But now it seems it's definitely related to time."
"But the 'Loki' appearing in the projection absolutely isn't the past me."
"Even the power of time couldn't pull a god from the past."
"So how did Bell manage it?"
Loki was also deeply curious.