I Noticed That It Was an Academy After 10 Years

130.Dungeon, Explosion, Reward (8)

My tentacles were wrapped around the neck of the wolf that made the first sound.

Unfortunately, my tentacle strength wasn’t enough to break that thick neck. I guess it’s because of the strange tentacles that have a strong pulling force but a weak squeezing force.

Although it was quite large, I forcibly dragged the two-headed dog, which was unable to properly resist because it was grabbed by the neck, and quietly left it to Lewis to handle it.

The two-headed dog was so strangled that it could not even scream and its head was cut off with a single knife.

Just one thing for now.

“You really have two heads.”

Is this guy walking on all fours again?

So, does this mean that it was a joint attack strategy between a two-headed dog that uses magic and a two-headed dog that walks on four legs? If you don’t figure out the strategy quickly, you’ll have quite a bit of trouble.

I got nervous again. Since one dog died so easily, the other two-headed dogs are puzzled.

If you miss this timing, the two-headed dogs will hide again, so you must move forward without losing momentum. I turned my arm back to normal and took the box out of my bag. Is there anything more difficult for dogs to endure than a strong smell?

“Everyone wears a gas mask.”

Because it was something they had experienced once, the reaction of the group was instantaneous. I immediately opened the box and dipped the shovel into the crushed garlic. One obvious sterilization effect is enchantment. Close the box and check the trend.

Two-headed dogs are on high alert and do not rush to attack. Some hid in the shadows to avoid the light, and one or two kept appearing as if they were bait.

Perhaps the moment you approach, the hidden guys will come out all at once.

So…

“Louis. “Give me the sword.”

“Yes?”

“Quickly.”

Lewis handed me the sword with an uncomfortable look in his eyes. I’m a little sorry, but life is important, so I can’t help it. I applied the crushed garlic with a sword.

“W-what are you doing?!”

“It’s a basic enchantment.”

After applying the enchantment to the sword myself, I placed the box at my feet. If this happens, you won’t be able to access it easily. For us, it ends with bloodshot eyes and crying, but for a two-headed dog, it’s no different from a chemical or biological room.

“I’ll take the bait for a moment and then come back.”

Even though they prepared the table for me, I am not the type of person who would not jump in.

“Yes?”

“Protect this place.”

You probably won’t even be able to get close to it.

I kicked off the ground and rushed at the two-headed dog that was not hiding. The distance between the two pairs of eyes and mine suddenly became shorter, and our murderous gazes collided.

A sneer appears on the mouth of the two-headed dog.

I’m the one who should laugh at you, you mutt.

“!()#&*(*!!!”

The distance between each other is about ten steps. As I got closer, the two-headed dog finally noticed something was wrong and started to back away, making a groaning sound. Even a monster would have a hard time withstanding the strong smell of garlic.

“Where are you going to run away? Production.”

The awl pierces the stomach of a two-headed dog that tries to run away. When I turned my head, I saw two-headed dogs hiding in the dark. Well then. I laugh out loud when I see the guys walking backwards, unable to come to their senses at the garlic party.

“Aren’t you coming?”

Then I have to go.

I confidently jumped into the darkness.

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“Shuri, remove the magic.”

“Four!”

“Gwae, are you okay, mister? “The injured area is…”

“No.”

I wasn’t able to catch many of them because they ran away quickly, but they probably no longer pose a direct threat.

Even though I couldn’t do it, I sent five of them. It was annoying that, unlike games, he was very scared and ran away if he made a mistake. If they had been fighting to the end without running away like in a game, they would have been able to defeat them all.

“It will be safe for a while, so move quickly.”

“Ah, yes, yes…”

“Shuri, don’t go far away.”

“Yes, four!”

Are you avoiding me now because it stinks? Lewis was also looking down at the sword with a reluctant face. I sighed as I retrieved the box of garlic, which seemed to have almost lost its medicinal properties.

“Don’t try to avoid it because it smells. It is better for you if you get used to it.”

“Are you going to do this every time?”

“No. But there will be times when you have to do more than this. “Don’t you know?”

“That’s right…”

Sif immediately agreed to what I said. If you tell me that he is the guy who went in and out of the dungeon after me, he will understand you very well and it will be easy for you. Since my combat ability is lacking, I feel like I need to provide some supplementary means.

“Now let’s stop chatting and start again.”

There is still a long way to go. I took out my compass and listened to the sounds around me. As I expected, the leader’s position was off due to the fighting. I moved about half a circle, reorganized my formation, and took my feet off the ground.

“Go straight to the third floor like this. Relax and follow me until you reach the stairs to the third floor. There may still be more two-headed dogs left.”

Everyone nodded quietly at what I said.

Then, let’s get started.

I move forward, going through the bushes and stepping on tree branches scattered on the ground. I wanted to proceed by building walls on both sides, but if there were still bipedal dogs that used magic, it could have been an action that put the team at risk.

It’s definitely a game world, but it’s also reality, so if the wall explodes after being hit by magic, you could get hurt by the fragments. Another problem was that visibility was limited, making it difficult to quickly detect enemy attacks.

This is why the production skills are so subtle. Since it was born in a non-combat class, its use in battle is very limited. Even the newly learned tentacle magic is almost meaningless if the weight difference is too big.

The problem was that one hand was virtually sealed due to the way the arm changed. It’s only useful when dealing with idiots of such low intelligence, but swinging tentacles in person-to-person combat is practically suicidal.

…It’s too quiet.

My ears, which used to be alert to my surroundings, can no longer hear even a rustling sound. I can’t even feel the gaze.

Did he realize that he couldn’t fight and run away?

If that’s the case, that’s fine, but maybe they’re preparing for the final attack. No matter how strong the smell is, you just have to get used to it. It is not strange to wait for the right moment, slowly getting used to the terrible smell of garlic.

So where will the final battle come from?

Even if we win, the second floor is ultimately the home ground of the two-headed dog. There is no way those monsters can’t take advantage of their geographical advantage. Because there is no creature that kills its prey as cunningly as a wild beast.

So, we need to figure out the intentions of those monsters in advance.

Let’s think about it from the perspective of those monsters.

The monsters whose numbers have been reduced will fight in the most advantageous terrain possible.

What is that advantageous terrain?

The forest was an advantageous terrain for them, but the forest certainly had some advantages for us as well. Because we were able to reduce blind spots by taking advantage of the terrain.

Another strength of our party was being able to instantly create a sturdy fortress with our production skills.

Since we’ve already shown that, even two-headed dogs won’t fight in the forest.

So, a place where a fight might occur…

“Is this the third floor entrance?”

That is the only final battleground. Basically, it was not a large space, and the last road leading to the third floor was narrow and dangerous. Because there were cliffs on both sides.

It was obvious that the two-headed dogs would compete there somehow.

So, as I approached the last single path leading to the third floor, I raised my left hand above my head and stopped the group.

“Shuri. Use navigation magic.”

“Ji, now?”

“Okay. “It’s level 3 magic, so you can use it, right?”

“Four.”

“Use it now. The radius should be approximately 50 meters. How much magic power do you think you will have left if you use exploration magic?”

“3, 30 percent.”

“Can you use level 3 magic at that level?”

“Oh, no…”

“I get it. Then get started. “Other people should be cautious of their surroundings.”

We guarded the surroundings with Shuri in the center. The forest just made a chilling noise and looked down at us, but we couldn’t look up at it. Because the moment we lose sight of ourselves, our fangs will dig into our necks.

“…Exploration.”

The wave of magic spreads. Shuri looked exhausted and leaned into Lewis’s arms her, entrusting her body to him.

“Shuri. Is there anything wrong with it?”

“…Seven Mariyot. “They’re all hiding near the road leading to the third floor.”

“Right. Just proceed as is. “Pretend you don’t know as much as possible and proceed.”

A surprise attack that has already been detected increases the likelihood of being counterattacked. We walked forward quietly, pretending to let down our guard. It didn’t really matter whether the two-headed dog could sense magic or not. Anyway, as long as there is a surprise attack, the effect will be minimal.

“After this, it’s over.”

I turned my head, deliberately took a defenseless stance, and looked back at the group. The group seemed to have taken my words as a signal, and everyone started chatting awkwardly.

“If you go to the 3rd floor, you will meet the boss, right?”

“I hope the reward is generous.”

“But you must not let down your guard until the end. “You could be like me.”

Viola joked, flashing her prosthetic hand.

While listening to the chatter that became more and more natural, I grabbed the shovel and roughly grabbed it in front of the last corner leading to the entrance to the third floor.

Starting with my shovel, the others also pretended to withdraw their weapons. This left us defenseless.

It was then.

Rustling sound.

“Three mariyo!”

“Production.”

Pillars with sharp ends are stuck in the bodies of the two-headed dogs that were attacking us. The two-headed dogs had large holes in their stomachs, twisted their bodies, and eventually died.

Is it three?

“The rest are hiding near the exit.”

“We keep going.”

As for the rest, the road leading to the entrance on the third floor was barely wide enough for two people to pass side by side, so the person standing in the lead inevitably had to block the two-headed dog. But there is no reason for us to enter unfavorable terrain.

I demanded, extending my hand to Viola, who was watching the surroundings from behind.

“Viola. Just hand me two paralysis reagents.”

“Wait a minute…Here.”

I received the reagent from Viola and picked up two rocks from the floor. It was about the size of a tennis ball. I put the rock in my pocket and moved forward little by little. This distance should be enough.

I grabbed a fairly heavy reagent and threw it on both sides of the third floor entrance. And before the paralysis reagent hit the floor, he took out a rock and quickly threw it.

Paralysis reagent was scattered around the entrance along with the sound of glass breaking. Although one missed, it fell to the floor and scattered reagent in its own way.

It was right after that that I heard a crunching sound.

“We are entering now. Just in case, pay attention to the rear and follow me. “Lewis, take the lead and run straight away.”

“I understand!”

Lewis kicked off the ground and ran down the narrow street. Normally, the two-headed dogs should have reacted to the rapid advance, but only one jumped out. The body of the two-headed dog, which seemed to be running out of desperation, split in half in an instant.

“Find the paralyzed guy and kill him right away!”

We slowly crossed the street, watching Lewis handle the two-headed dog. By the time we crossed the street, Lewis had put his body in one place.

“It was easier to handle than I thought.”

“It’s because you guys followed my instructions.”

Around this age, you’ve become a rebel so it’s not strange if you don’t listen, but they say it’s good to listen to them.

I buried the body properly on the floor and took a seat next to the entrance on the third floor. Since it was a space with only one street, safety could be guaranteed as long as the entrance was properly blocked.

I built a wall to block the road and set up a small base camp in front of the 3rd floor entrance.

“After taking a deep breath, I will head to the last floor. Everyone, take a good rest and regroup.”

My words brought smiles to everyone’s faces.

The journey on the second floor seemed very tiring.

But what can I do?

The third floor must be even more hell.

If the 2nd floor is a two-headed dog, the 3rd floor is probably…No. It hasn’t been confirmed yet, so there’s no need to guess.

I started a bonfire in the middle of the camp, made a pot rack on top, hung the pot on it, and started cooking. Dinner… I don’t know if it’s dinner, but it’s a mixed soup made by boiling beef jerky, dried vegetables, and various other things.

In medieval inns, this was called eternal soup or something.

“John, are you good at cooking?”

“Cooking is essential if you want to live alone. It’s a good idea to learn how to cook something simple. Because it’s hard to come across delicious meals on an adventure.”

“Ah, four.”

“Did you buy a new pot? Does it look expensive? I think the 5 gold coins were like this before-“

“That’s right.”

I heard it was a pot that wouldn’t leave soot behind, but I didn’t know what they were talking about, so I just bought it. Fortunately, that seems to be true. I handed the ladle to Shuri, who seemed very interested, to stir. I guess I’m good at stirring.

I sat down on a suitable rock and wiped the mithril shovel that had been used harshly today with a cloth.

The smell of garlic was so strong that it brought me to tears.

“John, but… What if the 3rd floor reward is something like a grimoire like last time?”

“After selling, divide it into 5 equal parts.”

I don’t think there will be another grimoire coming out. Even if it was a moderate amount of gold coins or magic items, it wasn’t bad. Enchanted items could be sold for quite a high price, whether sold to the wizard’s guild or auctioned off.

At least we’ll be able to recoup the money we spent exploring the dungeon.

“The meal is ready!”

“I get it. Let’s go soon.”

I put a cover on the clean shovel, sat down in the seat vacated by my companions, and watched blankly as Shuri scooped up the soup.

…It’s not a bad idea to go on an adventure like this as a group.

When everyone was given food, Shuri shouted in a lively voice.

“I will eat well!”

When we heard that, we smiled and quietly followed along.

“…I will eat well.”