Did I Teach Him Wrong?

Dungeon, 17th Floor.

The uneven rock walls dominated the field of vision, and the huge rocks exposed from the walls exuded a heavy sense of oppression from all directions, making people feel heavy-hearted.

The ceiling here is extremely high, and the stone passages on the ground are so uneven that it's difficult to walk. Even the roads themselves are irregularly crisscrossed. Coupled with the dim environment, the terrain is extremely poor, making it hard to believe that anyone could fight monsters here.

But even if it's hard to believe, what's happening before our eyes still tells us a fact.

That is, there really are people fighting monsters here.

"Brother, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!"

One by one, copper-colored minotaur monsters charged out from the front of the cave passage. Each one possessed a robust physique reminiscent of rock, and its eyes were so red that they seemed to burn with flames, causing a ferocious aura to permeate the air.

The Minotaur, the most representative monster in the middle layer, each of them is classified as Lv.2. Any one of them that breaks into the upper layer is comparable to or even surpasses Young Dragon. Here, however, they charge in groups, and their target is just a "weak" human.

They roared and howled, their powerful hooves trampling the already uneven ground, sending up flying stones and dust as they charged towards him with an aura that seemed intent on crushing the tiny human into a pulp.

The sheer number of Minotaur would likely force even a seasoned five-person Lv.2 team to flee. Even Leo, in his previous encounter, would have had to first use magic to reduce the number of these bull-like monsters before he could deal with them.

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But this time, Leo wasn't willing to waste even that little bit of mental energy, and charged straight at it.

Compared to the Minotaur's charge, his advance lacked any imposing momentum, let alone the overwhelming force that seemed to trample everything in its path.

However, the moment he rushed out, his figure seemed to merge into the darkness, transforming into a barely perceptible breeze that instantly swept into the monster horde, disappearing into the encirclement of those large monsters.

The next moment, a flash of sword light appeared.

"Swish swish swish swish----!"

In a fleeting instant, streaks of sword light sliced through the air, striking the group of minotaur-like monsters.

"Pfft!" "Pfft!" "Pfft!" "Pfft!" "Pfft!"----

The large group of Minotaur didn't even have time to react, and seemed unaware that the enemy had already charged forward, before being slashed while still in the middle of their charge.

The bodies of several Minotaur charging forward crumbled instantly; some had their arms severed, some their thighs cut off, some had their abdomens ripped open, and some had their throats severed, causing countless streams of blood to gush forth.

When the Minotaur fell to the ground, howling in pain, Leo's killing spree had officially begun.

"Pfft!"

The sword flashed, blood splattered, and another Minotaur was struck, this time severed in two at the waist. As its upper body slid down, large amounts of blood gushed out like a fountain, a bloody and cruel sight.

Leo charged wildly through the horde of Minotaur, his movements as swift as the wind, none of them able to keep up. Wherever he went, his Minotaur flashed, turning into cold arcs of light. Each strike resulted in a Minotaur being cut down, spitting blood and gradually staining the ground red.

Even when facing dozens of Minotaur, he remained unshaken, charging forward and unleashing a carnage as easily as slicing through melons and vegetables. His unparalleled prowess left the girls who had been following closely behind Leo completely stunned.

"So... so strong----"

When Lefiya Viridis first witnessed Leo fighting the monster, she gripped her wand tightly, staring blankly at his unparalleled figure, and murmured these words.

"They are indeed very strong."

"----Is this the strength a Lv2 should have?"

Tiona and Tione then shared their thoughts, one expressing amazement and the other doubt.

They weren't unaware of Leo's formidable strength; after all, Leo sparred with Ais almost every day in the courtyard of the main camp. Even if they weren't physically present, they could still see Leo fighting through the aerial corridor. However, sparring was just sparring, and it was still somewhat different from a real, all-out battle.

During the sparring session, although Leo was giving it his all and attacking Ais with all his might, the difference in strength between him and Ais was ultimately too great. Even though Ais kept holding back, he was still the one being suppressed. Even if the onlookers could see some of Leo's strength, they could not get a complete picture of the situation and could only get a glimpse of the whole Leo.

However, when the opponent is a monster that can be killed without any scruples, Leo's strength in unilaterally slaughtering the enemy is clearly revealed.

Even when limited by terrain and environment, he was not greatly affected and was able to exert his full strength, which fully demonstrates the level of strength that Leo has reached at this moment.

The Minotaur, classified as Lv.2 and a formidable opponent even for advanced adventurers, was slaughtered like chicks in his hands, unable to offer the slightest resistance.

Just as Tione said, this is not the strength that a Level 2 should have.

To be able to disregard the numerical disparity and unilaterally slaughter the Minotaur would be impossible without overwhelming power sufficient to create a significant hierarchy.

"Mr. Leo has become so much stronger!"

In contrast, Lefiya's feelings were rather indifferent.

She's been teaming up with Leo for almost a month now, and they even went on an adventure together yesterday on the 17th Floor, so she doesn't have much to say about Leo's performance anymore.

Although Leo was certainly not as strong as he is today, Lefiya was already used to it.

It seems that her teammates' strength increases dramatically every time their stats are updated. At first, Lefiya was surprised by this, but not anymore.

So, Lefiya simply followed the others silently, watching Leo wreak havoc in the Dungeon.

Along the way, Leo continued to kill, rushing forward whenever a monster appeared, drawing his sword and slashing, as if he were doing a final warm-up to keep his body at its peak.

Looking at Leo like this, Tiona suddenly said something.

"Don't you guys think Leo looks like someone?"

Upon hearing this, all the girls present immediately turned to look at that person.

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Ais, who had been watching Leo's back, was startled by everyone's gaze and looked bewildered.

"That's right, we're talking about you." Tiona hugged Ais tightly and said with a grin, "Aren't you just like Leo? Every time you see a monster, you immediately rush in, draw your sword, and start slashing, cutting the monsters down like they're nothing, as if it were nothing!"

After Tiona pointed it out, Ais belatedly realized that the way Leo went on a killing spree among the monsters was exactly the same as her own.

"Well, after all, Leo has always been learning swordsmanship from Ais." Tione said dismissively, "His fighting style is all learned from Ais, of course it'll be similar to Ais's."

Lefiya, standing to the side, nodded repeatedly, as if in agreement.

Actually, she had this feeling for a long time. She always felt that Leo's fighting style was almost exactly the same as Ais's fighting style, as if they were made from the same mold.

When fighting with magic, it's fine, but once in melee combat, Leo's fighting posture is almost overlapping with Ais's.

That wasn't a clumsy imitation, but rather a fighting style that clearly felt like it was inherited from the same lineage.

The similarity between the two is not simply a matter of identical moves, but rather a sharp style characterized by ruthlessness, decisiveness, and the ability to kill with a single blow.

It is because of this fighting style that Ais is called [Sword Princess].

Now, Leo has inherited this fighting style, like a born monster hunter, colder and more ruthless than any adventurer.

"Have I set a bad example for him?"

Ais suddenly felt uneasy.

Watching Leo fight, Ais finally understood how others felt when they saw her fighting from behind.

She didn't see anything wrong with that ruthless fighting style when she did it herself, but when she saw others doing it, she felt that it was too heartless, too cold, and too terrifying.

This made Ais reflect for the first time, wondering if this was a bad idea.

There's no way around it; even if the opponent is a monster, the sight of flesh and blood flying everywhere, limbs and remains scattered all over the ground, creating a scene of mountains of corpses and seas of blood, is still quite impactful.

This made Ais belatedly worried, wondering if she had unknowingly corrupted Leo.

What if he were to become like me, subject to awe and fear, and shunned by everyone?

Wouldn't my sins be enormous?

Completely unaware that her beauty and the respect and affection she commanded from those around her were what made people hesitant to approach her, this young girl developed a strange sense of unease.

"No way!" Lefiya Viridis quickly retorted, "Being able to learn monster-fighting techniques from Miss Ais is a rare opportunity that many people would kill for. How could it possibly lead to learning bad things?"

For Lefiya Viridis, who has always admired and longed for young girls, this is beyond doubt.

After all, it was because of Ais's awe-inspiring fighting style that she developed a sense of admiration for her.

That kind of figure, who could charge to the forefront of danger anytime, anywhere, without fear or timidity even when facing hundreds or thousands of monsters, and who dared to confront ferocious and terrifying beings, made Lefiya Viridis, who dared not fight monsters directly and felt tense and afraid countless times at the roars of monsters, feel redeemed countless times.

It can be said that Lefiya Viridis found a sense of security and encouragement in Ais's presence, which is why she wanted to keep moving forward.

Therefore, she has the right to say such things.

"Yes, Ais, you're overthinking it. We've always fought alongside you, and no one knows better than us how much security your figure brings to everyone when you charge into battle." Tiona agreed, laughing, "Compared to you, Tione who's lost her mind is truly terrifying."

"Hey, who's scary? I'm not scary at all!" Tione protested. "Isn't it always you and Bete Loga who disobey orders and wander around recklessly? The commander has scolded you two countless times for this!"

"But at least we don't lose control, unlike you. You usually look like a good girl, but you go crazy the moment you get angry." Tiona complained, "I still remember how scared everyone was when they first saw you go berserk and throw down your weapon to punch the monster with your bare fists."

"What did you say?!"

Tione was so angry her face contorted, and the two sisters immediately started arguing, completely ignoring the fact that they were in the middle level of the Dungeon and that monsters could appear at any moment.

Of course, these two are entitled to do so. After all, for them, who are already at Lv.5, the middle level is like their backyard. Even if they are empty-handed, they can still wander around as they please without worrying about encountering any danger.

Lefiya Viridis and Lefiya, watching the Amazon twins arguing, also began to tremble.

In their eyes, Tiona and Tione were equally terrifying.

One always wields a giant blade heavier than her body with an innocent smile, easily slicing monsters into asymmetrical pieces. The other gets angry when annoyed, and loses control when angry, daring to punch even monsters dripping with lava and covered in poison. So fierce is she not only unlike a girl, but almost inhuman.

Compared to them, Ais, who always stood aloof and charged ahead to block the monsters, truly appeared incredibly beautiful and captivating.

Unfortunately, I was completely oblivious to it. Even now, I'm still a bit confused as to why the two sisters suddenly started arguing. I look utterly bewildered.

Leo had no idea about the farce unfolding behind him.

He was completely absorbed in the battle before him and the challenges to come, and had completely forgotten about Ais and the others.

He simply charged forward, defeating monsters and then advancing at a steady pace, his goal clear: to keep moving in one direction.

As he moved forward, the cave passage gradually expanded, slowly forming a spacious area that could accommodate dozens of people. The path also became a one-way street with fewer branches, like walking into the body of a giant beast with its mouth wide open. Even the ceiling became higher and higher, as if the Dungeon itself was consciously providing a battlefield large enough for some enormous being to exert its power, making the surroundings increasingly quiet.

Here, the monsters also began to decrease, as if they were afraid of some kind of being and dared not approach this area.

Leo continued forward, his steps now echoing.

Finally, he arrived safely.

Arrive at this floor, at the very end.