Chapter 135

However, to other hunters, their interaction seemed like mutual flattery.

They chased desperately just to keep up with the two men's speed as they pursued and killed each other.

"Car... Hunter, Castorice Hunter... What should we do next?"

The hunter, panting, asked.

"Gather some ore to the best of your ability, and then deal with the lord."

Che Huiyi said, "Don't force yourself. Just take enough so that it won't affect your ability to move around."

These ores were not the hunters' reward; their reward had been decided before they entered the dungeon. Therefore, what was being given away now was the income of Che Huiyi and Castorice. Although Che Huiyi was not worried that they would force themselves to give up their share of Castorice profits, she still gave them a reminder.

The cost of hiring these hunters wasn't low, because the plan was to avoid fighting the boss first and instead make several trips to transport the Magic Crystals out... Sigh.

Normally, Che Huiyi think about these things. As the recognized strongest guild, Hantes has its own mining team, but this time, the portal was purchased in an individual's name... and the portal has been sealed off...

The more she thought about it, the more unlucky she felt, Che Huiyi sighed.

"It's okay, we'll be out soon."

Seeing this, Castorice comforted her.

"It's not because of that... no, safety is definitely more important."

Che Huiyi wanted to say that what troubled her was that she had caused trouble for the other party instead of repaying the favor, but since they were still in a 'dangerous situation', she really shouldn't think about those things first.

However, instead of prioritizing their own safety as Che Huiyi had imagined, the hunters stuffed themselves full of Magic Crystals.

After all, in their view, this portal ultimately depends on the two S-Class beings. Even if they worked themselves to death, they couldn't help much, and this was all they could do.

Rather, if even S-Class individuals can't protect them, they don't think they can escape by taking less Magic Crystals.

Moreover, Che Huiyi paid them very generously, and they wanted to perform even better in order to have a possible future collaboration.

This answer left Che Huiyi speechless; she could only nod gratefully.

After collecting the Magic Crystals, the attack team once again ventured deeper into the cave. Since they were already there, Castorice simply gave Che Huiyi some basic guidance on the application of magic. This was common knowledge in the previous world, but it was knowledge accumulated over hundreds or thousands of years and was an invaluable asset to this world.

Che Huiyi, who already felt indebted, felt even more embarrassed, but at the same time, she also became curious about Castorice's origins.

Even she didn't think any country in the world could possess such advanced magical knowledge. If they did, they would have already shown results. However, Castorice had done her a great favor, Che Huiyi, not wanting to ruin their relationship, hesitated for a moment but still didn't voice her doubts.

In this hands-on training session, which wasn't long but wasn't short either, the group finally arrived at a huge underground palace.

If the Orc Square was the most impressive scene in Demon Beast that Castorice had ever seen, then this scene is about to be upgraded.

Compared to the square, which leans towards a primitive tribal style, this throne room is significantly more ornate, filled with European medieval architectural style, and can truly be described as magnificent.

Giant Orcs stood upright on either side, drawing everyone's gaze along the red carpet to the center of the room.

It was a huge throne, and sitting on it was a giant figure dressed in gray, holding a staff, with his face covered by a mask.

Judging from his exposed hands and feet, he is still Giant Orcs.

"Is this the leader?"

Che Huiyi narrowed her eyes.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Cheng Xiaoyu's Good Fortune.

"..."

As the two figures emerged from the shadows and stood between the thrones, Kalkarkan wanted to say that the portal's seal had been lifted, but the commands that kept ringing in his mind made his pupils contract, and the words that came out of his mouth were. "How dare you appear before me, human."

His initial fear and confusion transformed into rage under the command of his mind. He stared directly at Che Huiyi and raised his right hand.

"Gravity acceleration".

Without even giving the other party a chance to reply, Kalkarkan's subconscious urges him to attack immediately.

Che Huiyi has an extremely high talent for magic. As mentioned before, people with Mana Allergy generally have an extraordinary sensitivity to Magic Resistance. Although those with severe allergies will suffer because of magic, turning this talent into a curse, for those with mild allergies who can adapt to magic through certain methods, this is a gift from heaven.

If she had dodged the attack before because of her sixth sense and intuition, now she clearly understands why she needs to dodge.

It's probably the difference between genuine and fake intentions.

The moment Che Huiyi realized that magic was suddenly attacking her, she made a dodging motion.

Both of them widened their eyes simultaneously.

'So strong?' x2.

Che Huiyi thought that even if this was a special A-Class teleportation portal, it wouldn't be beyond her comprehension, but what she just witnessed shocked her. She had never seen Demon Beast could act so quickly and speak human language.

And...

He glanced at the ground where he had just been, now a giant crater.

Even for myself, taking that blow would be extremely painful.

Castorice wasn't surprised that the other party could speak human language. Although she herself had no desire to look into the past of the dead, Cheng Xiaoyu was very curious about these Demon Beasts, or rather, the Inhabitants of the Chaotic World.

When he used the Underworld access granted by Castorice to view the Remembrance of those Chaos Inhabitants, his entire back was almost soaked with cold sweat.

Through extensive investigation and piecing together, he uncovered a truth that left him terrified.

The so-called truth may become speculation and misunderstanding due to its lack of completeness. Cheng Xiaoyu will not blindly take his own truth as fact, but that does not mean that he can continue to use the power given by the system without any burden.

But... here comes another problem: he needs the medicine that the system provides to help his mother.

He has no choice but to go down this path to the bitter end.

This made him grateful for his deal with Castorice, because to be honest, he didn't lose anything. On the contrary, he gained a lot of help and a chance to die without any worries.

The price for helping manage the Underworld isn't that hard to accept; just think of it as having a job, which is much easier than a regular job.

The biggest advantage is gaining a powerful, albeit unknown, backer.

Therefore, even though he knew there was something special about this power, Cheng Xiaoyu still planned to continue using it, at least to obtain the medicine to cure his mother.

He knew he was now a privileged user, and even if his mother really couldn't make it, he could literally reunite with her on the other side. But... his sister was still in this world, so it was better to cure his mother.

After learning about the situation of the Chaos Residents, although Cheng Xiaoyu did not reveal the truth that he was unsure if he had missed, he told Castorice about the situation of the Chaos Residents, which was also part of reporting the work status to Castorice.

And Castorice also obtained more information about another world from him.

The so-called Inhabitants of the Chaotic World, the Demon Beast, are nothing more than pawns sacrificed in the game between the ruled and the Lord. If you have to say, they are no different from humans. In fact, the reason why most of them attack humans is because they have brainwashing instructions given by the rulers in their heads.

Of course, the "no difference" refers to the social structure; even without that instruction, these Demon Beasts are not exactly benevolent to humans.

"Song of Blazing Fire!"

Flames rose from all directions around Che Huiyi. Although Che Huiyi was not wearing any equipment, this level of attack could not cause her any harm, and could not even touch the hem of Che Huiyi clothes.

With a leap, the distance of over a hundred meters vanished without a trace. The golden blade, like sunlight shining down, was raised high above Che Huiyi's head and slashed straight down at Kalkarkan.

"The Song of Protection!"

A huge, icy blue crystal suddenly appeared between the two of them. The crystal was strong enough to withstand a full-force attack from A-Class opponent without breaking in the slightest. It was easily melted by the golden light like butter. However, before the light fell on Kalkarkan's head, Che Huiyi kicked off the crystal and used the force to retreat backward.

The next moment, four weapons landed simultaneously in the spot where she had just been.

The four orc guards wielding weapons were completely different in bearing from the other orcs.

Che Huiyi frowned slightly.

If I were alone... I couldn't think of a way to win in a short time.

If Che Huiyi had a full set of equipment, she could confidently become the final victor, but...

Both sides were well aware that this simple exchange had almost determined that it would be a protracted battle, and both sides were even more aware that Che Huiyi's current situation with only one sword would undoubtedly turn the protracted battle into the last thing she wanted to see.

Having equipment can greatly enhance physical fitness, not only by increasing strength and speed, but also by significantly improving resilience.

Without equipment, Che Huiyi would have to consider how much damage she could withstand. Injuries would not only deplete her physical strength but also distort her movements.

Seemingly sensing the advantage of Kalkarkan's momentum, the orcs on both sides began to cheer loudly, making the entire area around the throne incredibly noisy and causing the other hunters hiding in the cave to become apprehensive.

But...

"Castorice".

Che Huiyi looked at the purple-clad girl who had somehow appeared beside her, her eyes filled with trust and pleading. "My guards and the beastmen, can I ask you for a favor?"

"Please leave it to me, Senior Cha."

Castorice was perfectly fine with it. Although her smile was serene, Che Huiyi noticed the composure that always shone through that serenity.

Che Huiyi had just been bombarded with a lot of theory, and she needed real combat to digest and apply it. Right now, there was a perfect target who was strong enough, and unlike practice, she didn't need to hold back, and there was plenty of tension.

Castorice naturally wouldn't try to steal the spotlight at this time; she was happy to let Che Huiyi digest the gains.

Having finally regained some composure from his rage, Kalkarkan noticed the purple figure and belatedly realized that there were other beings besides humans here.

He desperately wanted to ask why the other party would turn against him for the sake of humanity, but under the influence of the command, he blurted out, "Arrogant! I'll bury you here with me!"

Chapter Thirty: The Door That Appeared Suddenly

For Castorice, this scene was not dangerous at all. Although it was the first time she had seen this level of combat power in this world, before this world, only Jujutsu Kaisen had given her this kind of relaxed feeling.

As Che Huiyi charged toward Kalkarkan once again, clusters of purple light, resembling blooming flowers, rose from beneath Castorice's feet. These 'vines' expanded outwards as if searching for prey. The surrounding beastmen quickly realized something was wrong, but before they could react, their minds, filled with wild instincts, went blank.

One orc after another quickly entered a state of 'walking dead', and the shouts stopped abruptly with Castorice as the center.

Kalkarkan glared angrily, and his four guards were immediately ordered to deal with the purple-clad fellow first.

It's not that he doesn't need the front line; in fact, he knows very well that without the front line, he will be at a disadvantage, but he can't just watch all his men die.

He could at least hold on and even gain the upper hand for a short time, but his subordinates couldn't even last a second.

However, the realm of the dead never cares about the strength of those who come, because no matter what kind of being it is, as long as it is a living being, it can only walk on the path of death, and even if the path extends Limitless, it will eventually reach its end.

And death, in the face of those who actively seek to enter the Domain of the Dead, generously grants them a final resting place and peace.

Upon merely stepping into this eerie purple death zone, the four highly skilled guards, capable of briefly contending with S-Class opponents, fell into complete silence.

As the death vines entwine, everything here is gradually transforming into its subjects.

Castorice's expression remained largely unchanged as she quietly observed the battle ahead.

Che Huiyi's strength was formidable, and coupled with her innate sensitivity to Magic Resistance, with Castorice's simple guidance, her own comprehension and creativity, and the intense, all-out battle where they were evenly matched, her two years of accumulated knowledge were rapidly transformed into nourishment.

If previously 10 points of effort yielded 5 points of results, now it's 7 points.

Even without any equipment, Che Huiyi felt herself slowly becoming stronger. This improvement, which came not from the equipment but from her own inner self, made her feel more excited than ever before.

The battle was over. Although it was still going on, everyone— Castorice, Che Huiyi, and Kalkarkan himself—knew that what followed was just boring garbage time, and that continuing would only result in Che Huiyi's victory.

Realizing this, Kalkarkan was even angrier, but there was nothing he could do. So he resorted to trading blows, using himself as bait. Although it would hasten his own death, he was determined to tear a piece of flesh from his opponent.

Unfortunately, Che Huiyi is not the type to act rashly, and her combat intelligence is not low. Moreover, her situation is different from that of Kalkarkan; she has teammates. If she can win steadily, there is no need to do something high-risk.

Two minutes later, under the unwilling gaze of Kalkarkan, Che Huiyi sheathed her sword.

"Let's go back."

Trying to calm her breathing, Che Huiyi said.

Having just gone through a great battle, even though the opponent was desperate at the end, it was still a closely fought battle. The biggest reason she was able to win was not just because she was stronger than the opponent, but more importantly because the opponent was a mage, while she was a warrior.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Castorice watched for a while, and wanted to go up and help wipe his sweat or something, but given her current physical condition...

"Not at all, if we're talking about hardship, it 'Castorice..."

Holding off four highly skilled guards and a group of Giant Orcs is not impossible for S-Class, but it is still very troublesome.

But Che Huiyi had only spoken half of her sentence when she belatedly looked around.

The Giant Orcs who had been shouting earlier were now standing silently in place, and the four guards were also stunned to the side.

"This is..."

"They are wandering on the banks of the river that separates life from death, don't worry about them."

Castorice smiled and spoke calmly, revealing little emotion.

The dungeon boss is dead. Once they leave, the dungeon gates will close. Che Huiyi wouldn't bother killing all the Demon Beast one by one, but...

"I have a feeling that something is amiss with Castorice's abilities."

Che Huiyi couldn't help but say.