Bonfire

What do you do when you encounter a horde of monsters?

The answer is Hound's Step, Hound's Step, Hound's Step.

This Battle Skill was already strong in the game, and it's outrageously powerful in this otherworld too, because it actually has invincibility frames!

As the Giant Ghoul's greatclub smashed down, Sithran quickly used Hound's Step. In the next moment, her figure vanished without a trace, reappearing a few steps away.

"Wow,"

She really hadn't expected this unremarkable-sounding Battle Skill to be so potent!

"Woo~ You can't hit me, you can't hit me,"

She was completely immersed in the game of teasing the Giant Ghoul with Hound's Step.

However, after using it a few more times, Sithran already felt her stamina failing and had to stop to rest.

"Roar!"

The Giant Ghoul seized the opening and charged, about to strike her.

Gong Qiying grabbed Sithran and also used Hound's Step, dodging the attack along with her.

"Don't get too cocky. One mistake and you'll die."

"Oh."

After recovering some stamina, the two of them repeatedly used Hound's Step, passing through the dangerous street with only minor scares.

Battle Skill spamming is just that powerful!

Sithran sustained a minor injury. A poison dart blown by a monster perched on a rooftop hit her backside, causing her expression to flicker with pain.

As long as they left the street, the monsters wouldn't pursue them anymore, but the upcoming monsters were still numerous and troublesome. Gong Qiying, anticipating that Adventurers would be severely weakened after clearing "Fat Brother Street," had deliberately placed powerful monsters behind it.

But for Sithran, who had grasped the true meaning of Shield Stab, these monsters were manageable with careful handling, especially with Gong Qiying's escort.

Finally, they arrived before the Mist Gate.

"What's this?" Sithran looked at the door filled with white mist, feeling that stepping inside would lead to something extraordinary.

"The boss room," Gong Qiying asked casually, "Other Dungeons don't have this, right?"

Sithran shook her head. "In other Dungeons, you fight the boss as soon as you enter, but there's no white mist."

She looked at the Mist Gate and sighed, "It's quite imposing."

Passing through the Mist Gate, Sithran's face stiffened when she finally saw what the boss monster looked like.

Because it was a Giant Cursed Frog!

She instantly recalled the painful experience of being chased by a group of cursed frogs in the poisonous swamp, her arm holding the shield trembling.

Seeing her reaction, Gong Qiying revealed a satisfied smile. It was worth it for him to have specifically placed a Giant Cursed Frog here after seeing Sithran, all just to appreciate this delicious expression!

"I, I'm going in!"

Only by overcoming fear can one advance. Sithran charged forward with her greatshield!

The cursed frog spat out its tongue.

The greatshield was snatched away!

"Eh!?"

Suddenly losing the protection of her greatshield, Sithran felt lost and insecure, as if she had been stripped bare.

However, she quickly reacted. Holding her lance, she charged forward and stabbed it into the Giant Cursed Frog's jaw. The monster cried out in pain and spat out the greatshield with a "wa" sound.

"My treasure," Sithran happily grinned, retrieving her greatshield. She engaged the Giant Cursed Frog with classic shield thrusts. Before long, the frog was covered in wounds.

"Pfft!"

The Giant Cursed Frog suddenly spat out a curse-death black mist, forcing Sithran back. It then leaped onto the ceiling and let out a loud roar.

The walls shattered, revealing large holes, and numerous strange points of light flickered to life.

"Whoa, no way?"

Sithran's hair stood on end. If she wasn't mistaken, the true identity of these light points was—

A swarm of small cursed frogs!

At a glance, there were over ten cursed frogs. These were the minions summoned by the Giant Cursed Frog, and they were now eyeing Sithran menacingly.

"Shit."

She looked back at Gong Qiying, calling out, "Help me!"

"Okay."

Gong Qiying took out a small, damp sickle. However, this item was a PVP special and not very effective against monsters. So, he took out a staff instead.

[Meteor Staff]

[Battle Skill: Spin Spin]

[Mental Power required per unit: 200]

[Rating: C]

Gleaming Stone Gravel!

Magic Gleaming Sword!

Meteor Ball!

Various spells with ordinary special effects but quite practical results were unleashed by him one after another. The cursed frog swarm had no time to resist before they were all annihilated.

Sithran's expression turned into that of an old man staring at his phone, as she discovered these were also previously unseen magic.

"Did you find the magic you used in the Dungeon too?" she asked curiously.

"You can find scrolls that record magic in the deeper levels," Gong Qiying said. "Want to learn?"

Sithran nodded repeatedly.

"Unfortunately, scrolls can only be used by one person," he shrugged. "If you want one, you'll have to go down and get it yourself."

Fighting spirit ignited in Sithran's eyes.

Just then, the Giant Cursed Frog, discovering its swarm had been wiped out, let out an enraged roar. It pushed off with its two hind legs and lunged forward!

"I'll do it!"

She proactively raised her greatshield, blocking in front of Gong Qiying. She stood unmoving like a mountain!

Gong Qiying fell silent for a moment. I wanted to say I could dodge it.

Next, it was time for shield thrusts again.

Not long after, the Giant Cursed Frog crashed to the ground. Its massive body dissipated into smoke, leaving a purple light spot in its place.

Sithran glanced at Gong Qiying. He made a "please" gesture and said, "Take it. That thing is useless to me now."

"Thank you."

She bowed and walked over to pick up the light spot. A piece of information suddenly appeared in her mind.

[Giant Cursed Frog's Soul]

[Using it at a Bonfire can slightly enhance one's physique]

[Using it directly can yield a large amount of soul]

"Bonfire? What bonfire?"

Sithran suspected her comprehension of text was failing her. Using it directly can yield a large amount of soul? What soul?

What do I need a soul for? I'm not a necromancer.

This is where the commentator Gong Qiying comes in.

"This is the bonfire,"

Following his pointed direction, she saw that after the cursed frog died, an unlit bonfire suddenly appeared in the room. A strangely shaped Spiral Sword was stuck in the fire pit.

"Try lighting the bonfire."

"Mysterious," Sithran tossed a match into it, and the bonfire immediately erupted with warm flames, making it feel as though sitting here for a while could relax one's mind.

At this moment, a line of text appeared before her: Do you wish to use the Giant Cursed Frog's Soul?

"Uh, use it,"

The Giant Cursed Frog's Soul was thrown into the bonfire. The next instant, the bonfire exploded with flames, and at the same time, Sithran felt a warmth spread through her body, a kind of indescribable comfort.

Then she discovered in surprise—

"My strength has increased?!"