Became a tyrant of defense games - Episode 273
◈ 273. [[Free Exploration] The Enemy of the Enemy
area. In other words, the depth of a dungeon is an indicator of how difficult the dungeon is..
Dungeons in the same area and at the same depth have similar levels of difficulty..
In other words, entering just one level deeper significantly increases the risk of the dungeon..
“Phew.”
6After clearing all of the dungeons on the shortest route from area to area 7,.
I glared at District 7, spread out beyond the darkness..
Areas 6 to 10, the so-called 'Deep Demon Realm', which can be said to be the latter part of the dungeon, are incomparably vast and difficult compared to the previous areas..
6District 7 is the weakest of them all, so it was possible to break through like this, but District 7, where a rescue operation must be carried out tomorrow, will not be as easy as today..
‘The good news is that [Wolf's Den] is close..’
The wolf den is at the beginning of District 7..
You will be able to defeat it quickly and get out quickly. This is only if everything goes right.
“Come on, everyone worked hard today.!”
base camp.
After today's free exploration, it was time to return..
“Let’s go back quickly and wash our feet and rest.!”
Just for today, I encouraged the party members who were exhausted from clearing a few dungeons..
You'll have to work hard tomorrow too, so make sure you get a good night's rest tonight..
The party members who had worked hard yawned or stretched and entered the teleport gate one by one..
Lily, who was sulking, and Godhand, who looked particularly exhausted, disappeared into the gate. After all other party members return.
“Verdandi.”
I looked back at Verdandi who was seeing us off..
“Thank you for your continued cooperation..”
Verdandi smiled softly. Actually, every time I see it, it's a subtle expression as to whether I'm smiling or crying because of the tear spots..
“you're welcome. This is all to save my colleagues..”
Yes. Currently, Verdandi is only helping us to save her party..
However, it is also true that he has actively helped us explore the dungeon over the past few weeks..
At this level, I think we have formed a fairly cooperative, not bad relationship..
“Since we help each other, it's hard to say it's a repayment for all the help we've received.…….”
I took a dagger out of my pocket and handed it to Verdandi..
“receive.”
“yes? This…….”
Verdandi opened his eyes wide and took it..
Flashing dagger. This is an SSR grade dagger from the last box..
I thought about it a lot, but eventually decided to give it to Verdandi..
He is the only dagger user, and if the battle gets more intense tomorrow, it would be better to give Verdandi his secret weapon..
“It's a flashing dagger. I know how to write?”
“Wow, such a precious item.……!”
Verdandi, who immediately recognized what kind of object it was, looked surprised, but did not refuse and politely accepted the dagger with both hands..
“Thank you so much, Ash. I will write well.”
“what. We are only taking care of you because you are helpful to us. Don't feel pressured.”
I took out another small pouch from my pocket and gave it to him..
“Oh, and these are sunflower seeds. I got a little more.”
“Huh! Thank you so much.!”
I guess I like this better than the SSR grade dagger..
As I watched Verdandi smiling and picking up sunflower seeds, I suddenly became curious..
I like it so much, but I've never seen it eaten. Do you save it and sometimes forget about it??
I imagined Verdandi secretly hiding in a corner and nibbling sunflower seeds one by one, and then quickly shook my head. You'll eat it on your own.
“Well then, see you tomorrow!”
As I stood in front of the teleportation gate waving my hand, Verdandi suddenly put his hand forward..
“huh?”
What more do you want? I don't have any sunflower seeds anymore?
Looking at him curiously, Verdandi looked awkward and wiggled his fingers..
“Well, you taught me this when we first met, right? When humans greet each other, they shake hands like this.…….”
“ah…….”
I swallowed my laughter, held Verdandi's hand and said,.
“okay. Please take care of me again, Verdandi..”
“haha. yes. Have a good night and see you tomorrow..”
After waving my hand awkwardly, I awkwardly let go.
After giving a final greeting, I threw myself into the teleportation gate..
flashing-!
***
“…….”
Base camp where Ash disappeared.
Verdandi took turns examining the objects in both hands. It was a top-of-the-line equipment, a flashing dagger, and a bag containing sunflower seeds..
‘……You're a good guy, Ash..’
Moreover, he promised to save his colleagues who were captured by monsters. Although time is running out…….
Verdandi wanted to believe in Ash..
He was one of the few good people I met while exploring this hellish dungeon with no end in sight. Verdandi clutched his dagger and his pocket tightly..
‘……Should I go?.’
After packing his bags, Verdandi left the base camp..
There was a separate space where she and the Holy Grail Exploration Party were based..
After walking through the darkness of the dungeon for a while, we soon found that place..
5The space where the water supply connects between District 6 and District 6. This is where water leaking from a broken pipe seeps into the dug-out stone wall..
Nameless grass and moss grew luxuriantly around this narrow passage where rare, clear water flowed..
Verdandi, an elf born and raised in the trees, was most comfortable here in the dungeon, and the party made their home here..
After returning to his empty home because all his colleagues had been kidnapped, Verdandi entered the hut, unpacked his belongings, and headed to a small dirt field next to the waterway..
And in that finely ground dirt field, I began to carefully plant the sunflower seeds I got from Ash..
“……after.”
I emptied all the contents of one bag and wiped the sweat from my forehead with my muddy hands..
《You're in vain, elf.?》
Along with the sound of innocent laughter, suddenly a touching voice was heard..
《I can’t believe I planted flower seeds in this dungeon where there isn’t even a ray of sunlight. you're stupid?》
“-?!”
Surprised, Verdandi quickly pulled out a dagger, held it in his hand, and looked back..
Grrrr.
How was that insidious spirit hidden all this time?.
In the shadows on the other side of the passage, a being spreading stifling evil energy appeared, gliding through the air..
It was a woman with her voluptuous body clearly exposed through her worn-out monk’s clothes..
Shiny light pink hair that seemed not to belong to this world, and horns rising near both temples. And the devil's tail.
Verdandi gritted his teeth, raised his dagger, and called out his opponent's name..
“Salome……!”
Nightmare Corps Commander Rank 7th.
The eldest daughter of a dream demon.
Femme fatale, succubus queen, prostitute-
Salome, the commander of the Haunted Demon Army, narrowed her eyes and smiled. Her red eyes shed a magical light.
《Ah haha. Nice to meet you too, honey..》
Verdandi glared at Salome with a puzzled gaze..
“How... … ! I cast several layers of magic to reduce awareness.……!”
《I was teasing one of your co-workers a bit and he said something to me? that you would be here.》
Verdandi's eyes widened at those words..
“What did you do to my colleague, dreamer?!”
《‘Still alive. Elf.》
Salome covered her mouth and giggled..
《But what should I do? I don't think I can last long. You've been locked in my 'dream' for quite some time. Soon, after the last of the vital energy has been sucked out, it may dry up and die.?》
Immediately afterwards, Salome waved her index finger left and right..
《Ah, I know everything about you. Coming to the rescue with your new friends, or something like that.?》
“……!”
《Do you really think you can do it? I'm sure you felt it when your party members got caught..》
A sneer spread like a crack across Salome's porcelain-white and beautiful face..
《the power gap.》
“…….”
《Even the most obscure person in the world attacked alone to save those who were captured, but was defeated time and time again. It's impossible to rescue your comrades with your own strength..》
Plague Legion. A legion of dream demons. Werewolf Legion.
The three legion commanders were in an alliance, and Verdandi's Holy Grail Exploration Party was swept away by them and had to be helplessly defeated..
Verdandi, who felt the enormous power of his enemies, could not easily deny Salome's words..
The prostitute pronounced the sentence in a somewhat amused tone..
《After all, I'm not stupid. If you try to take my guests by force, you will immediately destroy their dreams. Then the mind that was watching the dream will collapse..》
“…….”
《You know? I'm just keeping it alive. When mercy ends, your companions die. Or something even worse.》
“to me… … What do you want??”
Verdandi asked in a voice that sounded like he was spitting out blood. Salome's eyes widened..
“Isn’t that why you’re being so scared because you want something from me? Hurry up and say it. What do you want?”
《It's simple. The people you are friends with these days.》
Salome stated her requirements succinctly..
《hand it to me.》
“what?”
《No, no, you don't need all of it. All you need is the human commander named Ash..》
A light blush appeared on Salome's cheeks as she thought of the other person..
《I'm interested in that guy. The man who brought down Orlov, Celen Dion, and now Luna Red.…….》
“…….”
《At this point, it's definitely not a coincidence. It's inevitable. There's something about that human man.》
Immediately after, Salome fussed like a child, her eyes sparkling..
《So, I need you to arrange a one-on-one meeting between me and that guy named Ash! Is it possible? huh? please~!》
“……What should we do when we meet? Let me tempt you?”
《Ah ha! of course? There's more for a succubus to do than that.?》
An eerie shadow fell on Salome's innocently smiling face..
《I'll plunge you into your dreams, crush your mind, figure out how you did this, and then kill you..》
“…….”
《Then the King of Kings will show great favor to me. ‘Salome! What an alleviation of Jim’s worries! After all, you are the prettiest and smartest!' while doing. Ah, I can’t wait to receive praise.~》
Verdandi, who was listening with his teeth clenched, blinked..
“……If I decline your offer?”
《refuse?》
A cruel smile appeared on the prostitute's lips..
《You can refuse, you?》
“Pfft…….”
《Are you going to abandon your precious companion who went through this hell together? I have also watched you and your colleagues carry out endless exploration for over a hundred years. I don't think you know your camaraderie?》
Yes. More than anyone else, the friends who have been together for a hundred years in this hell are more important to Verdandi..
however…….
“…….”
Verdandi tightly held the flashing dagger in his hand. My eyes also caught the sunflower seeds planted in the flower bed..
The kind face of Ash, who said he would help without hesitation, flashed before my eyes..
Salome snorted at Verdandi..
《No wonder I developed affection for those people too.?》
“…….”
《That's a really funny story. Noble elf.》
Salome continued speaking, folding her long fingers one by one..
《The reason you are wandering here is to find the treasure that will save your country. Why are you looking for that secret? It's not because your country was left behind in the war with humans.?》
“……!”
《They even say that your country has already been destroyed by humans, and your race continues to exist as human slaves? Even in a situation like this, do you want to take the human side? Haha, I feel really stupid..》
Verdandi, whose hands were shaking, gritted his teeth and spat out..
“So, you're looking for the Holy Grail.…….”
《Hmm?》
“If we find the Holy Grail, we can revive the World Tree, activate ancient magic, and revive our kingdom.……!”
Salome covered her mouth and laughed..
《In the process, shouldn't we be hostile to humans anyway??》
“…….”
《No matter what happens, humans are your enemies. And humans are also my enemies.》
The great prostitute picked up a pure white chalcedony and stroked her long neck..
《I'm telling you that I will kill your enemy for you. Wouldn't it be enough to thank me??》
“…….”
Verdandi, who had been silent for a while, asked with difficulty:.
“……Just pass Ash.”
《huh?》
“That means returning my companion safely.?”
《then. of course.》
Salome confirmed.
《This is the only way to save your comrades, your people, everyone..》
“…….”
《They say the enemy of my enemy is my friend. We are comrades in the face of a common enemy called humanity. Elf.》
Salome slowly reached forward and offered to shake Verdandi's hand..
Verdandi looked down blankly at the nightmare corps commander's white, beautiful hands..
The handshake he shared with the human commander who was helping him just moments ago... … It crossed my mind.
《how?》
With a beautiful and deadly smile.
Salome asked in a whisper..
《You'll form an alliance with me?》
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