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"Riveria!!?"

As everyone looked on in surprise, Riveria continued explaining.

"This child rarely makes willful requests. I hope you can grant hers."

"Trying to persuade me by appealing to a parent's feelings won't work, Riveria. Tiona and the others have a point. As the leader of the party, I cannot permit it."

Clearly, that reason alone was not enough to persuade Finn.

"I know I'm spoiling her... Fine."

Finn sighed inwardly before making a concession.

"I'll stay too."

Riveria told Finn that she was willing to support Ais.

Seeing the determination in the two girls' eyes, Finn had no choice but to agree.

"Fine. I permit it."

"How could you—Finn—you should try talking them out of it—"

"Since Riveria is staying behind too, I don't think anything can possibly go wrong. If anything, we may be the ones in danger on our way back."

Once Finn had made up his mind, the members of the Loki Familia could say nothing more.

Hearing that, Riveria wore a helpless expression.

"I'm not skilled enough to heal and attack at the same time, you know."

Now that even Finn had agreed, the Loki Familia members said nothing further.

Finn parted ways with Ais and the others who had decided to stay, taking the remaining members with him.

The two girls continued exploring, then suddenly stopped at the same time.

Their gazes both settled on the pale, murky wall.

Surprise appeared on both their faces.

It was as if they had sensed some powerful presence!

"It's here!"

Riveria said with a grave expression.

Ais's gaze turned incomparably sharp as well!

As the two assumed guarded stances, the ground of the Dungeon beneath their feet began to tremble.

"Could it be..."

The moment those words fell—

At the center of the vast chamber before Ais's eyes, the ground bulged upward.

The next instant, the earth split open.

Pushing aside massive clumps of dirt, an extraordinary giant emerged from the ground.

Crack, crack—grating sounds of the earth splitting rang out all around. Soil and sand caught up in it were flung aside by that body, crashing down like a waterfall with a thunderous roar.

Skull, clavicles, ribs, pelvis.

A series of exposed black bones rose from the earth, revealing its full form.

At the same time, the entire thirty-seventh floor trembled!

And with the appearance of that enormous monster, an incomparably savage cry soared into the heavens.

The monster before the two girls was colossal.

A gigantic skeleton, black as night.

Its lower half was buried underground. This enormous monster, like a vastly enlarged humanoid, had two protrusions growing from its head.

Deep within its dark eye sockets flickered tiny crimson lights like sparks.

And within its chest, protected by its ribs and sternum, an enormous magic stone floated in midair.

Looking at the monster before them, both girls showed expressions of realization.

"I see. It's already been three months..."

Generally speaking, the number of each type of monster appearing on every floor was fixed.

Their numbers would not increase beyond a certain limit. Whenever their numbers fell, new monsters would break through the Dungeon walls and be born.

The interval before the next monster appeared varied depending on the floor, but even the longest was only about a day.

Among them, there was a group of monsters that did not appear immediately after being slain. They had to wait through a certain cycle before being born again.

Only one of these special monsters appeared on each floor.

Perhaps because of their power, or perhaps because of their sheer size. Whatever the reason, they could only wander alone on the floor where they were born.

Since ancient times, the Guild had always called these special monsters—

"Monsterrex."

And the Monsterrex of the thirty-seventh floor was Udaios!

Facing such a powerful existence, Ais drew the longsword in her hand and walked step by step toward the Monsterrex.

"Riveria, don't interfere."

Seeing Ais like this, Riveria could not help frowning.

"Ais, are you really going to face it alone?"

"Don't worry."

With those words, Ais fixed her gaze on the monster before her!

Ling Xuan's fighting stance, her own stance when fighting him, and how he had defeated monsters stronger than himself while only Level 1 echoed in her mind!

Ah... if that's the case, then I can't fall behind either.

"I will surpass myself, become stronger, and grow stronger and stronger!"

With that thought in her heart, Ais unleashed incomparable potential at this moment.

Even against such an enemy, Ais successfully defeated it and reached Level 6...

Meanwhile!

Ling Xuan was also preparing for an expedition!

Hestia's Pioneer

"What? You want to adventure below the thirteenth floor of the Dungeon!?"

Hestia's extremely shocked voice rang out.

Ling Xuan simply nodded!

"No, I don't agree. This is far too risky! Ling Xuan, you've only just advanced to Level 2."

Hestia said unhappily!

"Do you know what you're doing? Below the thirteenth floor of the Dungeon is extremely dangerous!

Not only do you need to reach Level 2, you also need to form a qualified party.

And so far, your party consists of only you and Miss Ryu. If you venture deep into the Dungeon on your own... there's a very good chance something will go terribly wrong!"

However, Ling Xuan shook his head.

"Don't you know how strong I am? The things you mentioned only apply to ordinary adventurers."

Hearing that, Hestia froze in place.

That actually made perfect sense...

Although Ling Xuan had only just advanced to Level 2, his combat power definitely could not be judged by the standards of before.

After all, he had been able to defeat Level 2 monsters while still Level 1.

Now, he could probably fight Level 3 monsters one-on-one.

Seeing the hesitation on Hestia's face, Ling Xuan pressed his advantage.

"Besides, Ryu is no ordinary fighter either. With the strength of the two of us, even if we can't win, we can still escape."

After much persuasion, Hestia reluctantly agreed to Ling Xuan's plan.

"Then you have to come back safely..."

Ling Xuan nodded.

After that, Ling Xuan met up with Ryu Lion. They bought some provisions and entered the Dungeon once more!

Meanwhile.

A certain Familia gathered at a corner of the street.

The Takemikazuchi Familia was a Familia that had only recently risen to prominence.

At this moment, its adventurers were likewise preparing to enter the Dungeon to explore.

"Then we're off, Lord Take Mikazuchi!"

The speaker was a beautiful young girl.

Glossy black hair, violet-blue eyes, and a poised, straight back.

The limbs partially revealed by her violet combat attire were soft and delicate, while her beautiful features were enough to earn even the gods' praise.

Take Mikazuchi smiled at his young Familia member.

"Mm. Don't push yourself too hard, Mikoto. I often remind you: never forget your original intentions."

"Yes!"

Hearing that, Mikoto nodded.

Take Mikazuchi then spoke to the others beside her.

"You too, understand?"

Mikoto's party was a small one.

Including Mikoto, there were six adventurers in total.

At the same time, they were all the members of the Takemikazuchi Familia.

The Takemikazuchi Familia was one of Orario's many Familias that explored the Dungeon.

As the name implied, it was a faction that explored the Dungeon and made its living by bringing back "magic stones" and "drop items."

Among novice adventurers, Mikoto was a somewhat famous newcomer. Since she had recently leveled up, the Takemikazuchi Familia had gradually begun to stand out among the lower-ranked factions.

"Lord Take Mikazuchi, then we'll be going."

So said the leader of the adventurer party.

"Mm, go on."

The instant his words fell.

Mikoto saluted Take Mikazuchi, and he watched the backs of his departing Familia members.

"I hope everyone comes back safely..."

With that, Take Mikazuchi turned around. At that moment, an unexpected voice rang out.

"—Hey! Take Mikazuchi—!"

The one calling out was undoubtedly Hermes.

"Hermes?"