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Yes, all of them; there isn't a single monster below this level.

This is quite normal if it happens in Dungeon, because the monsters in Dungeon are all born from the Dungeon itself, and it's common for them to be of the same level.

However, if this were happening outside, it would be a genuine abnormal situation.

As mentioned earlier, the monsters that remain outside today are all naturally multiplied.

Just like humans, it's normal for naturally bred monsters to have varying aptitudes, some with high potential and others with low potential.

Therefore, although they can only stand at level 1, there are still differences in their strength.

Moreover, there were far too many scorpion-type monsters; he had already lost count of how many he had killed on the way here alone.

All of this gave William a certain feeling.

There seems to be a place here that, like Dungeon, has the ability to breed monsters.

"There's an ancient ruin here called 'Elsos,' and now I suspect the seal on the ancient monster sealed within has loosened."

Artemis did not hesitate to express her own concerns to William regarding William question.

In her view, even if William's strength was only average, since William had joined the team, there was a reason for them to share information.

"Does this ancient monster also possess the ability to create monsters on its own?"

William's brow had furrowed without him even realizing it, because even by the standards of the monsters in the Dungeon...

He had only ever seen one type of monster capable of generating its own monsters: "Udaeus".

However, that doesn't mean it could generate a terrifying number of monster hordes.

"Swift Thunder," have you ever heard of the name "Antares"?

Artemis posed a question to William.

William shook his head slightly; the question had conveniently touched on his blind spot.

Although he read through books that recorded information about this world every day, his time here was still too short, not to mention he had many other things to do.

Therefore, some things about ancient times are exactly within his knowledge.

"I see!"

Artemis nodded slightly, not surprised by William's answer. After all, few people would bother to study books that offer no help to adventurers.

"Antares was a monster that ravaged the earth before the gods descended."

Even in that era, the name "Antares" was synonymous with power.

"Because it can draw the energy it needs from all things and the myriad phenomena of the universe, making itself stronger."

"Its existence is even more significant than the three great adventurer commissions; its nickname is 'The Scorpion of Calamity'."

"In ancient times, it took several great elves working together to successfully seal away 'Antares'."

"As for whether you can create monsters yourself, I'm not entirely sure either!"

"But one thing is certain: the monsters wreaking havoc on the ground right now are very similar in shape and form to 'Antares'."

"That's why I wanted to get into the ruins as soon as possible to check if the seal on 'Antares' had loosened, which is why it created so many minions to collect the energy needed to break through the seal."

Artemis's explanation was very detailed, and William, with his exceptional comprehension, immediately understood what Artemis meant.

In short, a monster that is highly suspected of threatening the world is about to emerge, and they need to investigate whether it is this monster responsible so that the guild can make a judgment.

"You don't need to worry so much!"

A gentle voice roused William from his reverie.

When William is deep in thought, his tense expression and furrowed brows are one of his less-than-ideal habits.

However, Artemis, unaware of William's situation, believed that William was frightened by the danger of the mission, and that's why she wanted to comfort William and put his mind at ease.

P. S.: I'll save my thanks for tomorrow! It's getting harder and harder these days, and I'm finding it increasingly difficult to muster any energy.

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"The current 'Antares' has not completely broken the seal, and even if it does, after being sealed for so many years, only one-tenth of its energy will remain."

"Besides, we're only responsible for reconnaissance first. Once we have specific intelligence, we can leave."

Artemis spoke slowly, trying to ease the tension of the seemingly nervous boy with her words.

William could only nod helplessly.

Since the goddess meant well, and it would be troublesome to explain that she wasn't nervous, the best solution is to simply admit it.

"Lady Artemis, if I may be so bold, what progress have you made in your investigation?"

William's bluntness caused all the members of the "Artemis" Familia to wear wry smiles.

"Honestly, we haven't even gotten close to the ruins yet."

The official leader of the Familia, Lethsa, who was speaking on behalf of Artemis, had her head bowed so low it was almost touching her chest.

Clearly, the fact that she had made no progress after a week here was quite shameful for her.

"There's nothing we can do! Those insects are swarming around the edge of the ruins, and we're exhausted every time we haven't even reached our destination."

Yes, this is the only member of the group who wasn't discouraged.

Only the youngest, Lanti, could say such things without any sense of defeat.

"Lanti!"

Another elven girl, Chtholly, first frowned, then let out a heavy sigh.

Actually, this was the biggest blow to her, since she was the only one in the Familia who could use wide-area magic attacks!

But even though she was in charge of the artillery fire, she had no way of clearing a path for the members to advance.

"I see!"

William nodded knowingly. After a brief observation, he now had a general understanding of the strength of the "Artemis" Familia.