Chapter 50 - Riveria, could you...
This is probably why rookies want to join large Familias. In the early stages of becoming an adventurer, the two biggest problems are lack of experience and lack of money. No matter how promising an adventurer is, they are very weak in the early stages, and this is when their mortality rate is highest. Although horrific deaths of first-class adventurers occasionally occur in the deep floors, the total number of adventurers who die in the middle and upper floors overwhelmingly exceeds those in the deep floors.
Secondly, earning money and accumulating equipment by fighting monsters in the upper and middle floors is a very long process for rookie adventurers, since the equipment of the Hephaestus Familia starts at hundreds of thousands or even millions of Valis. The wear and tear rate of cheap weapons will slow down the speed at which rookie adventurers save money to buy equipment. There are often unlucky adventurers who use cheap equipment to save money, only to die in the Dungeon when their weapons break just as they are about to have enough.
In large Familias, both of these problems can be solved well. With experienced adventurers on the front lines protecting and guiding them, it's much safer than exploring alone. Moreover, even if a rookie is just a supporter for a first-class adventurer and picks up some 'trash' that the members don't want, they can easily earn several times more income than an adventurer team of the same level in a short time. These two advantages attract rookies, which in turn strengthens and expands the powerful Familia.
After overcoming the weight issue, the three resumed their exploration of the Dungeon. Or rather, it's the start of an assault on the lower floors.
Dark blue arcs of electricity surged around him again as Noah charged into the monster horde, unleashing a one-sided massacre. Like thunderclouds descending upon this abyss, a continuous series of lightning strikes accompanied by explosions, and a dark blue light flooded the view like a tidal wave. After that skin-tingling roar, the monsters ferocious roars immediately turned into wails, and then they were reduced to ashes in the explosion.
However, Noah kept his purpose in mind and began to adjust the magic surging around him during the advance. As the assault and attacks continued, the lightning arcs gradually subsided, no longer radiating their dazzling brilliance that illuminated everything. With the help of the electric arcs wrapped around his body, Noah greatly reduced his Mind consumption while his speed and defense increased significantly.
The sword was instantly stained like crystallized ice after being enveloped by dark blue electric arcs. But this object, beautiful as a work of art, silently speaks of its horror through the horrific scene of a single sword slaying dozens of monsters.
Occasionally, the Dungeon Worms that drilled holes in the walls would suddenly burst out and open their abyssal maws, filled with dozens of rows of sharp teeth, at Noah. Noah's movements didn't falter at all. With a flick of his wrist, like a skilled chef, he cleaved the disgusting monster, which was over ten meters long, in two from head to tail.
The middle floor monsters that Noah had just experienced the joy of battle became utterly unchallenging again under the influence of magic. Even when it broke through to the 17th floor and encountered the Minotaur, which was rated by the Guild as the strongest normal monster in the middle floors, it did not change. Neither his skin, as tough as iron, nor his massive, swollen muscles could withstand Noah's sword.
As they continued their advance, the surrounding caves gradually expanded, the divergence between paths decreased, and the roads became increasingly wide and tall. The frequency of monsters appearing around also dropped drastically, as if they were suddenly decreasing out of fear. This feeling is as if the Dungeon is specifically preparing for the appearance of a gigantic monster.
Upon arriving at a vast and spacious hall, Noah confirmed his suspicions. This is a large hall that is flat and rectangular, formed from rough rock blocks. But only the left wall is different.. it is a white stone surface that looks like it has been polished by a craftsman and covers the entire wall like a mirror. In such an environment, its beauty and cleanliness only give people a strong sense of unease.
The Wall of Grief, the birthplace of Goliath, the Floor Boss that occupies the 17th floor.
"Phew, let's call it a day then. We need to hurry back, or we don't know when we'll be able to get back to the surface." Riveria judged that today's exploration was finally coming to an end, so she turned around and started walking. However, there were no footsteps following.
"Huh? Noah? Ais?"
Confused, Riveria turned around and saw Noah standing motionless, gazing at the Wall of Grief in the distance.
"Riveria, I remember it's been about half a month since Goliath was defeated last time, right?"
Seeing the hint of excitement on Noah's lips, Riveria felt a sense of foreboding. "Hey! Noah!"
"Um, Riveria, could you..."
Before Noah could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Riveria.
"No! Impossible! Don't even think about it!"
Riveria's eyebrows furrowed, and her emerald eyes flashed with an anger and severity far exceeding any she had shown before.
"Trying to fight the Dungeon Floor Boss on your first Dungeon exploration?! There's a limit to how much nonsense you can do!!"
The Goliath that appeared on the 17th floor was equivalent to a Level 4 monster. Although that's the case, given its unique monstrous strength, enormous size, and regenerative abilities, it was still a powerful monster that required the combined efforts of several Level 4 adventurers to defeat reliably.
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