landbeastnovel Chapter 374 Do you even know who's protecting the rabbit?
Chapter 374 Do you even know who's protecting the rabbit?
Chapter 374 Do you even know who's protecting the rabbit?
Orario, a certain underground tavern.
Adventurers and mercenaries of different races and clans gathered together, drinking those not-so-good but still palatable spirits. The atmosphere was lively, but in reality, they were not very familiar with each other.
It's a mixed bag; most of them are just drinking buddies or engaging in certain shady deals.
In secluded corners, transactions were taking place, the voices barely audible. This kind of thing happened all the time. Everyone else was perfectly in sync, going about their business and not meddling in other people's affairs—it was their principle for survival.
"Do you remember that mission from last time?"
"and then?"
"The employer has updated the task amount; if you can complete it, you'll receive 100 million Fali!"
Zhuang Yu's tone was enthusiastic, especially when the amount of money involved in the task was mentioned, his eyes shone with an unprecedented light.
This amount was indeed quite good, equivalent to the heads of two second-level adventurers. However, the cat-girl next to her remained unmoved. She knew what the other party was talking about in terms of the mission. This money might be earned, but not spent!
The request is to obtain the true method for "resurrecting the dead" from the members of the Astrea Familia!
Although Roy, Asphy, Hermes, Leon and others have released most of the information, many people still remain skeptical.
Not to mention the dangerous challenges in the underworld.
The success rate of the subsequent Shens and Hera Familia, given their strength in conquering the Underworld team, is virtually zero! Or rather, they simply cannot defeat them!
The existence of Alphia was kept secret, and the lack of information about this top-tier combatant led everyone to make this judgment. It was only natural that Roy and the others must be hiding something, such as the true method of resurrection.
Who isn't afraid of death! Countless forces covet the "method of resurrection"—powerful figures from various countries, major organizations, and chambers of commerce...
Mercenary group—this mission was then delivered to the cat-woman girl in front of her.
"Only you can complete this task, Black Cat!" The burly man's eyes burned with fervor, his tone excited.
Chloe Lolo, a professional assassin, has a near 100% mission success rate and has even killed a second-level adventurer. She is renowned in the assassination world and is known as "Black Cat".
"No way!" Chloe said firmly.
Kroi glared at the burly man. "Am I out of my mind? Going to mess with the Astrea Familia! That's a group of super monsters with LV.7 and LV.6!"
This commission alone demonstrates just how terrifying the Astrea Familia's prestige and power are.
Countless forces desire the "method of resurrection," yet none dare to act openly, instead secretly entrusting assassins like Chloe with their schemes.
They also had to go through countless middlemen, fearing that they would be exposed and found out if things were revealed.
In contrast, the former Soma Familia was quickly divided up by others after management issues arose.
Seeing the cat-girl's resolute attitude, the burly man grew anxious and quickly said, "Don't worry, since I've come to find you again, I'm sure I can succeed—"
Then, the burly man analyzed the situation one by one.
Roy, the leader of the Astrea Familia, is leading the main force of the Familia on a dungeon expedition. Almost all the high-level adventurers are absent, leaving the Familia vulnerable!
Secondly, due to the "Six Rings of Fairy Spirit" incident, most of the remaining members of the Astrea Familia have been tirelessly maintaining order and protecting civilians throughout the city, leaving them physically and mentally exhausted. This is the perfect time to take action!
They weren't dealing with monsters like Roy and Tione, but rather former members of the Astrea Familia, whose rank was the same as or even lower than Kroy's.
Obtaining information after death is also very important!
"You guys are a bunch of scum."
Listening to the burly man's analysis, Rosie remained calm, a hint of mockery in her eyes.
The main force of the Astrea Familia is fighting the Fairy Spirits in the dungeon to stop the "Fairy Spirit Six Rings," while others are protecting the people and doing their best to safeguard the city. However, these people are racking their brains to try and take advantage of the situation.
The burly man sighed, "Yes, but I also have a wife and children, and I'm just trying to make a living. It's not easy for anyone."
The burly man was well aware of his own limitations.
Rosie's eyes darkened. Over the years, in order to survive and make money, she had also killed many people against her conscience, and she was also one of these scumbags.
The burly man pleaded earnestly, "You're not young anymore, it's time to retire. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to earn enough money to last the rest of your life!"
Koro's lips twitched, and she felt an urge to punch someone. She was indeed tired of this job and wanted to retire, but she was only sixteen years old this year. Don't talk to her like she was a sixty or seventy-year-old woman!
However, what the other person said hit her weakest spot. She didn't want to live this kind of wandering life anymore, and she didn't know when she would be retaliated against.
With this money, I can fly far away!
Chloe said, "The risk is too high. I need 300 million Faris, and I also need to pay a 100 million deposit in advance!"
The burly man readily agreed to Chloe's outrageous demand, saying, "Sure!"
"#!"
Seeing that the other party agreed so readily, Rosie knew she hadn't asked for enough and started grumbling.
But regret is impossible.
A promise made is a promise kept; given the unique nature of this profession, integrity is of utmost value.
The burly man chuckled. Too many people wanted information about the "resurrection," and there was no limit to the budget for this mission! Those nobles and royalty were more than willing to pay!
Open the bow without turning back the arrow!
Kroey gritted her teeth and walked outside, the burly man's voice ringing out behind her again.
"You need to act quickly, or you'll miss your chance if those 'Berserker' monsters return from their expedition!"
"Know!"
A similar conversation took place in another tavern.
Runova Fast, a bounty hunter who roams the shadows, has a near 100% success rate in completing her commissions. She is as famous as "Black Cat" Chloe Lolo and has been given the infamous title of "Black Fist".
Also accept the mission to obtain information about the resurrection!
"I'll retire after this job," Lunova said, gazing at the distant sunset.
After a day of rest on the fiftieth floor, Roy and his group embarked on their journey back to the surface.
The Loki Familia also returned to the surface.
The "Six Rings of the Fairy Spirit" incident not only resolved the issue of the corrupted fairy spirit clones, but also refreshed the record of the two major clans in exploring the dungeon to the sixtieth floor of the "Glacier Domain".
For any of the clans, the expedition was incredibly fruitful; the Loki and Freya clans will definitely see upgrades.
member.
Everyone's face was beaming with joy.
On the way back, the group continued to kill monsters and collect materials and magic stones. It was only after completing exploration tasks on specific floors that they could start earning money.
They were having a blast stealing monsters from each other.
The combination of the Astrea Familia and the Loki Familia is virtually unstoppable above the 50th floor; the floor master would have been defeated long ago.
The journey from the 50th to the 36th floor is long, the terrain is complex, and there are countless monsters blocking the way. Even with the strength of the two major clans, it would take them a whole day.
Once you enter the thirty-sixth floor, from here on, the situation changes dramatically.
Roy used his earth powers to easily find the shortest path and even control the birth of monsters.
The journey was smooth and unimpeded.
Roy can also see the presence of the heretics.
The heretical group has three LV.5 members who usually operate between the 20th and 36th floors, and typically do not venture into the deeper or middle floors.
Thanks to the supplies Roy sent, the heretics lived a much more comfortable life in the "Secret Cave," a special cave where no monsters spawned, far better than before.
With Loki's family around, Roy didn't visit him; the existence of a heretic wasn't something everyone could accept.
Monsters are seen as abhorrent symbols, devoid of reason and brutal, and even the most unscrupulous adventurers see them as prey.
For example, if chickens, ducks, cattle, and sheep, which are usually eaten, suddenly possessed intelligence equal to that of humans, most people would find it unacceptable.
Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts!
The only possible outcome is complete annihilation!
The group returned to the Water City on the 25th floor, where Roy saw Mary swimming in the river.
He had painstakingly crafted a magical bell for the other party as a means of communication, but his own development was too rapid, and his power expanded to the thirty-sixth level. Now, finding the other party was just a matter of a thought.
Eighteen-story maze park.
As soon as the group returned to this floor, a large group of adventurers and investigators sent by the guild rushed up to Roy and the others, asking them about the situation.
As for the Freya Familia who came up earlier, no one dared to provoke those crazy sycophants.
Everyone was quite adept at submitting reports to the guild, knowing what to say and what not to say, and no one could force them to reveal the truth.
Upon learning of what had happened deeper within, many adventurers and guild investigators were dumbfounded.
When they heard that all six filthy fairy clones had been defeated, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. It was originally a deep-seated accident that had nothing to do with them, but unfortunately, the magic of those bastard fairies could reduce the entire city to ashes.
When it comes to one's own interests, no one can ignore it.
After leaving the tedious task of dealing with the guild investigators to Lily, Roy said goodbye to the girls, quietly broke away from the group, and moved ahead of time to the upper echelons.
Because he discovered something interesting.
Through the observation of the Earth Power, Freya's Familia had already returned to the surface, except for one person who remained in the dungeon—"The Mighty One" Ota!
The sixteenth level, a spacious cave interior.
Ota stood before a Minotaur, the two being remarkably similar in size, both tall and imposing.
"Roar!" Even a monster without intelligence could sense Ota's power through its biological instincts. The Minotaur roared continuously, trying to intimidate the opponent.
However, the difference between the two is simply too great.
Ota's face remained expressionless. The minotaur, who instilled despair in countless novice adventurers, was nothing more than a toy among toys in his eyes.
Clang!
Instead of killing the powerless, roaring Minotaur with a single punch, Otto threw a greatsword in front of it. "Pick it up and fight!"
Enraged by this provocation, the Minotaur charged forward and delivered a powerful punch to Ota's chest, producing a dull thud.
Bang!
Taking the Minotaur's punch head-on, Ota's legs seemed rooted to the ground, completely still, as if he had been punched by a newborn. A word seemed to appear above his head: Health -1, 9999999 remaining.
Ota kicked out, landing in the opponent's abdomen.
With a "bang," a terrifying force spread throughout his body. The Minotaur's eyes widened, and his body uncontrollably staggered back seven or eight steps.
Ota continued, "Pick it up!"
"Roar! Roar!"
This time, the Minotaur behaved itself, obediently picking up the greatsword that Ota had dropped, and roaring as it launched another fierce attack on Ota.
A man and a beast started fighting inside the cave.
Ota accompanied the monster in its training, improving its stats. He controlled his power with extreme precision, afraid of killing it with a single punch.
Just then, Roy appeared. "Ota, did you have fun playing with the LV.2 Minotaur?"
"Roy, this is none of your business!"
Ota paused, his mind racing, training the Minotaur while keeping an eye on Roy.
"Heh!" Roy sneered. Bullshit, everyone knows what you're up to by training this bull!
The poor rabbit is only twelve years old, yet she was still targeted by the eccentric woman. Child pedophilia is illegal.
But unlike in the original timeline, this time the rabbit's backing is ridiculously powerful! Roy absolutely refuses to believe that the other side doesn't know who's protecting that rabbit!
But they still did it!
If the rabbit gets killed by that crazy woman Freya, Alphia will definitely hold her accountable.
Roy stared coldly at Ota.
Compared to persuading enemies verbally, Otta, as a pure warrior, is better at dealing with them physically.
Since Roy is going to stop them, a fight is inevitable. Besides, Ota has long wanted to fight Roy, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on his lips.
"drink!"
Otana's massive, Titan-like body surged forward, his giant hand outstretched, its muscles bulging, as it viciously grabbed down towards Roy's head!
A suffocating sense of oppression suddenly descended!
Faced with a grab that could crush rocks, Roy let out a cold sneer and, at the critical moment, slid half a step to the side in an uncanny way.
boom!
Ota's fingertips brushed against Roy's clothes, causing the fabric to explode and shatter into countless pieces.
As he dodged, Roy launched a counterattack instantly. He clenched his right fist, unleashed magic, and with a piercing sonic boom and condensed lightning, his fist slammed into Ota's ribs like a cannonball.
boom!
Ota's reaction was surprisingly fast.
Just as the lightning and fist were about to reach him, his massive arm, which had just missed its target, suddenly retracted. His thick, steel-pillar-like forearm acted like an iron gate, narrowly blocking the attack in front of his ribs!
Their fists clashed, unleashing a muffled, thunderous sound like a giant hammer striking a drum. A violent shockwave spread outwards from the two of them, causing the rocky ground beneath their feet to crack like a spiderweb. Ota's steady body was forced back two steps by the force of the punch.
If the Minotaur possessed intelligence, it would probably be horrified to see this; it couldn't budge that pig-man no matter how hard it tried.
The other person was knocked back by the boy's punch.
Roy frowned. From this move, he could tell that Ota's ability was even higher than Leon's, and more comprehensive!
Aside from being limited by racial talents and the magic of their profession, Ota's four attributes—strength, durability, agility, and dexterity—are all being trained towards S999.
This is merely the lower limit.
After activating skills, developing abilities, and transforming into a beast, it will further improve, even reaching LV.8!
Ota remained expressionless, but after taking Roy's blow, his arm felt slightly numb, his heart surged, and a terrifying fighting spirit welled up from every cell in his body.
War is imminent!
Roy and Ota moved, the two figures like two high-speed colliding meteors, engaging in a fierce and dazzling battle in the cave.
The explosive sounds of fists and feet clashing!
The deafening roar of colliding energies was deafening!
Ota's attacks were wide and sweeping, each punch and kick carrying terrifying power capable of shattering mountains and splitting the earth, stirring up gusts of wind! Roy was like a ghost moving through a storm, his movements unpredictable, combining ultimate skill with powerful abilities to the peak.
On the edge of the battlefield between the two powerful beings, the unfortunate Minotaur suffers an undeserved calamity.
boom!
Ota's heavy punch missed its mark. The wind from the punch swept past, and with a miserable howl, the Minotaur seemed to have been struck by an invisible giant hammer. Its chest was clearly caved in, and its entire massive body flew out and crashed into the rock wall.
Roy's golden lightning spread and struck its body, paralyzing it completely.
The Minotaur's power was enough to make most adventurer teams take it seriously, but at this moment it became the most tragic background on the battlefield, constantly being injured by the aftershocks of the attacks of the two top powerhouses and being ravaged.
If Roy decides to kill this Minotaur, no one can stop him, not even Ota!
But the other party did not do that, and Ota's beast-like intuition seemed to have realized something.
But Ota quickly became engrossed in the battle.
Fighting adventurers of the same level is a completely different experience from fighting monsters. Monsters have no intelligence, their attack patterns are very simple, and they have no skills whatsoever.
Adventurers are beings forged through countless trials!
Extensive combat experience, superb skills, and the ability to rationally allocate physical and mental energy, utilizing developed abilities, skills, and magic to design various tactics —
It can be said that, apart from being physically weaker than monsters, adventurers of the same level are completely outmatched in every other aspect!
There is no situation where adventurers cannot defeat monsters of the same level, except for mages and healers.
Given Freya's progress in conquering the dungeon, none of the monsters Ota has encountered can compare to Roy, including the floor master, Barol.
"Hahaha!"
Ota's inner ecstasy even caused him to let out a low growl of laughter, and his fists rained down.
Roy activates "Intuition" to dodge or block.
"roar!"
The Minotaur's body was covered in wounds from the aftershocks of the battle, but there was no fear in its eyes. Instead, its ferocity was aroused, and it let out a low growl from deep in its throat. Its scarlet eyes stared blankly at Roy and Ota's battle, as if trying to etch their images into the depths of its soul and never forget them.
A strong desire arose in the monster's heart; it too wanted to possess this power!
The battle between the two did not last long.
The curious girls chased after them to this floor. The battle between the two was quite loud. With their keen hearing at LV.7, they quickly found the cave.
"Otta the fierce?"
"You dead pig, what are you going to do to the commander?"
Upon seeing the battle ahead, the girls, filtered through their emotions, immediately saw Ota as the villain, and angry, coquettish voices rang out as they drew their weapons.
Loki's clan arrived shortly afterward.
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There was no difference; the Loki Familia, who had an excellent relationship with the Astrea Familia, immediately regarded Otto as an enemy, though they were a bit more rational.
Finn, carrying his golden spear, said, "Ota, are you sure you want to take us on alone?"
The battle was forced to stop, and a hint of regret flashed deep in Ota's eyes as his gaze swept over Tione, Tiona—Finn, Riveria,
Grace et al.
He really couldn't beat such a large group of people.
But to fulfill the task entrusted to him by that great one, Ota remained fearless, his eyes calm, his voice low and resolute, "No one can stop the goddess's will!"
Roy said, "Ota, wait!"
Ota's newly elevated spirits were interrupted; he frowned and stared at Roy ahead.
Roy pondered for a moment and said, "We can let you go, but on one condition!"
Ota remained silent.
Seeing Ota's reaction, Roy knew that the other party had tacitly agreed. Otherwise, with the obstruction of the two major clans, the other party would not have been able to do anything. He smiled.
Playing with rabbits is fine, but you have to include me!
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