I Noticed That It Was an Academy After 10 Years

131.Dungeon, Explosion, Reward (9)

“Now I’m going down to the third floor.”

Rested enough, we got ready to go to the third floor and stepped onto the stairs. The stairs going down to the 3rd floor were not as well lit as when going down to the 2nd floor, so it was hard to see, but we were able to go down with confidence.

Most dungeons had a separate boss room on the third floor.

“Now we’re on the third floor…”

“What kind of monster is the dungeon owner…”

“There was a two-headed dog…I guess it was Cerberus?”

“No way. Then, should I just turn around and run away? Then, if you have bad debt, you will have bad debt.”

As I was walking, ignoring the chatter coming from behind me, I noticed a faint light at the end of the stairs. Is that the end?

“Now we are on the third floor. Everyone be nervous.”

Everyone fell silent at my words. The air suddenly became very heavy. I told him to be nervous, but I didn’t tell him to do it to the point where it was suffocating.

No. This is perfect for kids who are still new.

We left the hallway that quickly became quiet and arrived at the front yard on the third floor. The third floor is a boss room blocked by a wall and a door, with sparse bushes and trees growing near the wall. What kind of boss is there?

We stood in front of the boss room door and exchanged opinions for a moment.

“Isn’t it the same beast-like monster?”

“Wouldn’t something strange come out? There are lizardmen roaming around the Woodrock Dungeon, but the boss is actually a werewolf, right?”

“I see. I think I heard it in dungeon exploration class. They say that sometimes bosses pop up that don’t fit the overall concept of the dungeon.”

“They said that such cases are less than 10%, so I think the probability of that happening again is low.”

“10%…”

If it is less, it is less. If it is more, it is a large percentage. In most games, everything from minor mobs to bosses would have been based on the concept.

What’s wrong?

Game and reality mixed?

It wasn’t the news I really wanted to hear. This means that my game knowledge may not be 100% applicable here. If you jump out on a limb with incorrect information at a critical moment…

We need to collect information more thoroughly.

“Everyone pay attention. From now on, I will tell you what to watch out for before entering the boss battle.”

These guys’ only experience with boss battles is in the final exam dungeon, so it’s probably right to go over it at least once. I opened my mouth, trying to figure out how to explain it.

“First, no matter what the boss does, don’t panic and calmly assess the situation.”

There is nothing more dangerous than losing your composure. Even if the boss wasn’t a local mutt, there was no way he would just miss the opportunity, so responding calmly to the boss’s attacks was the most basic of all.

“Secondly, never disturb the formation. If the formation breaks down, even elite soldiers die no different from ordinary soldiers.”

The same goes for dungeon exploration. There are tanks, dealers, and supports for no reason. Although it cannot be 100% reflected in reality, it was at least worth applying in this world where there is a clear position. In fact, dungeon explorers place great importance on positional balance when forming a party.

“Lastly… Don’t hesitate with orders. That hesitation could kill a colleague. Did you understand?”

“Four!”

“Yes!”

Everyone nodded seriously at what I said.

You’ve done well so far, so you’ll do well this time too. Still, I’m a little anxious. Because theory and practice are very different. Still, it wasn’t as bad as the crack boss, so there was no need to worry.

…It’s not the real Cerberus, is it?

He’s a guy you can meet only after the middle part.

“Then, I will enter.”

I put my hands on both sides of the door and slowly pushed it with force. With the sound of scraping on the floor, the door began to be pushed back little by little. Instead of opening the entire door, look inside through the crack in the door.

“…Fuck.”

It’s the real Cerberus.

The sleeping Cerberus can be seen in the distance. Fortunately, he was the only one in the spacious boss room who was accompanied by his subordinates.

I released my hand from the half-open door and quietly walked back with my group.

“If anyone knows anything about Cerberus, please raise your hand.”

…What, you all know?

Then there is no need to explain…?

“Shuri. “Tell me the characteristics of Cerberus.”

“Uh, Cerberus is a three-headed beast-type monster! And he has almost human-level intelligence … And he is famous for having a different breath for each head.”

“Pass. Viola, what attributes does Cerberus use?”

“The order varies from individual to individual, but I understand that each head uses fire, ice, and lightning attribute breath once. But you can catch this, man… ?”

“Well. It’s up to you. Louis. What is Cerberus’ weakness?”

“Cerberus is a monster whose main weapons are powerful hand-to-hand combat and the breath fired from its head. However, since it has three heads, its weakness is that it becomes a little easier to deal with if the judgments of the three heads are mixed.

As they are canines, their sensitivity to smells can also be said to be a weakness.”

“Right. Sif. Then how to attack Cerberus?”

“Uh, the standard method is to paralyze the sense of smell and then use a shield to treat each head one by one, right?”

Sif’s words were correct. To kill Cerberus, you need to cut off all three of his heads, so it was important to find a way to block his breath in order to reliably catch him.

Right now, Cerberus’ first pattern was breath. The breath, which is fired over a period of approximately 20 seconds, must be blocked or avoided through defensive measures. But avoiding it was not an option.

Because it was nearly impossible for Shuri, the wizard, and Viola, the alchemist, to avoid it.

It is also impossible to block.

“…But we have no means to stop Cerberus’ attacks.”

“Yeah, right? Then what should I do?”

“Well…”

It’s not as bad as a hydra or a bear cub, but it’s annoying enough. I had no intention of fighting Cerberus fair and square, as it was a monster that would definitely require a significant sacrifice if I fought it head-on.

According to the game, that guy is annoying because he is so big and fast.

The only person who can ignorantly attack a guy like that is a knight who can handle Aurors.

So, from now on, we will plan a plan to eat Cerberus raw.

“…From now on, I will tell you a strategy to easily catch Cerberus, so follow my instructions. Did you understand?”

“Cerberus?”

“Yes.”

“Is that possible?”

“From now on, let me tell you how this is possible. Everyone, go over there and listen to everything I tell you.”

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Gwaik-

At the sound of the door opening, the three-headed dog Cerberus slowly stretched and woke up.

Cerberus blinked several times and when he saw four enemies approaching him, he regained his appetite and slowly got up. Huntsmen with very nervous expressions. Cerbers opened his three mouths as he watched the prey approaching him without fear.

Fire, ice, lightning.

Breath of three attributes began to come together in the air.

‘Can you hold on?’

Shuri gathered up all his magic power. The command that John gave to Louis and his group was to cancel or block Cerberus’ first breath. Shuri chanted as much magic as she could prepare and looked up at the breath growing in size.

The magic used is a level 3 magic Flame Blaster.

A level 3 magic technique that fires a beam of condensed flames and reduces enemies to ashes. It boasts the highest firepower.

It is true that it is a trivial technology compared to Cerberus’ Breath, but it is still magic that cannot be ignored.

Therefore, her left head of Cerberus was glaring at her.

“It’s so damn big…”

Viola cursed and took out all the reagents she had.

Explosive reagent, ignition reagent. And the box handed over from John.

‘You can do it!’

Bracing himself, the steel-armed alchemist kicked off the ground and rushed towards Cerberus. A rush that seems reckless at first glance.

It is close to impossible to cause significant damage to Cerberus with a reagent like this.

But her job now is not to cause harm. Anything that interferes with that breath even a little bit before it fires. Viola suppressed her fear and ran out with Luis.

She had to be at least 10 meters in to hit the reagent with her arm strength.

30 meters.

Lewis imbued the sword with aura as much as he could. Blue energy formed on his sword, and little by little, it materialized to a noticeable extent, making the sword body sparkle.

A look that suits the word AURA. The target is the bridge.

She rushed out like a gale and advanced to wound Cerberus’ feet. However, as the name Cerberus proves, her right head smiled surprisingly and lifted her foot.

Behavior as if trying to kill an insect by stepping on it.

20 meters.

Sif quietly stood by her Shuri side, ready to take her and take refuge if things went wrong. It’s a simple way to hide her body in the hole that John dug, but Shuri won’t have the stamina left to escape on her own.

10 meters.

Viola’s reagent and Lewis’ auror decorate the air. Because the box was heavy, it fell before it could travel less than 5 meters.

Still, the power the two had distracted Cerberus’ attention for a moment. Viola felt scared and immediately fell to her side, and Luis went between her legs and aimed for her chin.

However, because her head was high up, the only wound Lewis inflicted was a scratch. Cerberus immediately fell down as if he was trying to crush the arrogant guy. Luis, sweating profusely, managed to get out from under Cerberus’ body and swing his sword at his side.

This time again, scratches.

Lewis’s auror cannot cause significant damage to Cerberus.

‘Damn it!’

This is the only way I can’t turn my attention.

Still, the completion of the breathing was delayed by nearly 5 seconds because Lewis’s interference drew attention even briefly.

Five seconds is a short time, but it is enough.

Because Shuri’s magic has been completed.

“Flame…Blaster!”

Shuri’s flame magic, which was completed first by a narrow margin, rushed towards Cerberus’ head. A breath that combines three properties that will turn everything into ashes.

The winner is clear.

At least Cerberus thought so.

And,

Cerberus realized too late that his judgment was wrong.

“… Small.”

The huge body suddenly tilts. Breath, which had nowhere to go, broke the ceiling and disappeared.

Cerberus was unable to control his body due to the sudden change and had no choice but to fall into the pit.

“!@*&!$(#*!(*$!!”

“Noisy. Mutt.”

Eye and eye.

The middle head of the three-headed dog was the last thing seen.