"Abnormal Incident Name: Ant Swarm Frenzy."
"Incident Overview: Several unusual monsters appeared on the seventh floor of the Dungeon.
They were believed to be rare species never before seen in the Dungeon.
According to the accounts of those who encountered them, the unusual monsters fell into two general categories. One giant monster was the primary source of the disturbance.
Witnesses described the monster as a unique individual of its kind, with a body far larger than those of the monsters commonly found on the upper floors.
After the incident, those involved estimated its body to be about eighteen meters long and ten meters wide.
Its abdomen was quite swollen, and its forelimbs were specialized into scythe-like blades. Its overall shape strongly resembled a Killer Ant, leading to the speculation that it was a mutated individual.
It had organs similar to those of a Killer Ant and may have been able to summon and command Killer Ant swarms over a wide area using hormones, sounds, or other means.
Guild personnel speculated that the individual used this method to gather large numbers of Killer Ants and lead them in a group floor jump.
Based on an analysis of the quality of the Magic Stones dropped by the monsters and accounts from the adventurers who fought them, personnel estimated its strength at approximately Level 3. It has been provisionally named the Killer Ant Queen and classified as a rare species of insectoid ant monster.
Since the monster was quickly eliminated, it is not yet known whether it had any other means of attack besides its presumed superior physical abilities. Adventurers who encounter one in the Dungeon in the future should proceed with caution."
"Besides that individual, witnesses reported seeing nine monsters of another unusual type. All have been eliminated. It is not yet known whether any of this type remain in the depths of the Dungeon.
These unusual individuals were similar in size to ordinary Killer Ants and had two pairs of insect wings on their backs. Their bodies were rather slender.
They could fly, and their flight speed was extremely high.
They contained a corrosive liquid that they could spray over long distances. The liquid was highly corrosive and could melt weapons made of ordinary metal in a short time. They also had considerable physical strength.
Based on accounts from those who fought them, their physical strength was estimated to be close to Level 2.
From descriptions of their appearance and size, Guild personnel speculated that they were either a specialized type of Killer Ant or an enhanced individual.
Based on their traits and attack methods, personnel estimated their strength at approximately Level 2. They have been provisionally named Killer Flying Ants and classified as insectoid ant monsters."
"Incident Outcome: The monster responsible for this abnormal incident, the Killer Ant Queen, was intercepted on the fifth floor and eliminated by the Loki Familia's Double Cut and Angry Snake.
The Killer Flying Ants that appeared among the Killer Ant swarm have also all been eliminated.
After the Killer Ant Queen was killed, most of the Killer Ants it had gathered returned to their original floors.
A small number scattered across the fifth floor, apparently to settle there, while a very small number continued their floor jump upward."
"The Killer Ants that continued their floor jump were all eliminated by the Loki Familia's Double Cut, Angry Snake, Thousand Elf, and the Familia's rookies, together with an emergency rescue team organized by the Guild."
"Over the next few days, the Guild will organize high-level adventurers to clear out the Killer Ants scattered across the fifth floor.
Once Guild specialists have completed their inspection and records and confirmed that no floor-jumping monsters remain, a relevant notice will be issued."
"Abnormal Incident Rating: It is estimated that a team of Level 3 adventurers is required to successfully defeat the monsters."
"The above details are based on accounts from those involved and the Guild's own estimates. Exercise caution if you encounter any of these monsters."
"Guild Recommendation: Until the final extermination and investigation results are announced, Level 1 adventurers should refrain from exploring the fifth floor."
"The Guild also offers its sincere thanks to the Loki Familia and the adventurers who promptly came to the rescue."
"This urgent notice is hereby issued regarding the incident."
Finn looked over the notice sent by the Guild. After reading through the report, he placed it on the desk in front of him.
"This really was unexpected. What do you all think?"
After setting down the report, Finn looked at everyone gathered before him and asked.
At that moment, all the Familia's executives were present in the Loki Familia's conference room.
They had all gathered there and learned what had happened.
"Those two idiots accidentally did something good for once."
The werewolf Bete leaned against the wall with his hands in his pockets, speaking with a touch of swagger.
"Who are you calling an idiot?! You moron! Anyone who calls someone else an idiot is the biggest idiot of all!"
Tiona had been leaning against the wall with her arms stretched out and her hands clasped behind her head. At his words, she stood up straight, lowered her arms, and angrily snapped at Bete.
"Hmph."
Hearing her childish retort, Bete let out a discontented grunt.
"You!" Tiona glared at his arrogant expression, growing even angrier.
"Don't mind him, Tiona. Try to be quiet in front of the captain."
Tione, standing gracefully nearby, spoke in a gentle voice.
"Come on, Tiona's right to be upset. Bete, you shouldn't talk like that all the time. People might get the wrong idea."
Watching the two members squabble, Finn soothed Tione while reprimanding Bete.
"Yes~." At the captain's words, Tione blushed and replied sweetly.
Seeing her older sister acting like such a graceful lady, Tiona's angry expression immediately drooped. She stared at her sister with a thoroughly exasperated look.
"Whatever."
After hearing Finn's reprimand and glancing at the sisters in front of him, Bete made another bored sound.
Watching everyone quiet down, Finn looked a little helpless.
Then a smile appeared on his face, and he praised the sisters.
"No matter what anyone else says, what you did was a great help to the Familia. You deserve praise."
"Eee~!" Tione, who had been acting so refined, suddenly grew bashful and fidgety.
Seeing her sister like that, Tiona covered her face in silence, then took a few steps to the side to put some distance between them.
Compared to the more animated members, those sitting in chairs were much quieter.
"Does Loki not need to know about this?"
Riveria sat quietly nearby and asked Finn, looking around the room where Loki was absent.
"She knew about it before I did. She was the one who gave this to me."
Hearing Riveria's question, Finn recalled why Loki hadn't come and answered with an amused, helpless smile.
"After she saw the message, she came to me looking delighted and said she was going to buy a good bottle of liquor to celebrate. She shoved the report into my hands, and before I could even ask what was going on, she hurried off."
Hearing this, Riveria put a hand to her forehead and said ruefully, "That woman is always acting like she lives for liquor."
"Haha, isn't that normal for Loki?" Gareth, seated opposite her, slapped his thigh and laughed.
"Lefiya and the rookie are safe, and the Familia even got to show off. For her, that's another great excuse to buy liquor."
Gareth paused, still smiling, and ran a hand through his thick, well-kept beard.
Then he spoke more solemnly. "But the Guild recommends a Level 3 team to defeat these unusual monsters?"
"And on the fifth floor, so close to the surface. In that case, lower-level adventurers should avoid entering the Dungeon until the Guild finishes its investigation."
"It won't affect us much." Finn picked up the report again and examined it closely as he replied to Gareth. "After all, apart from the rookies, most of our Familia members are high-level adventurers."
Finn bit the nail of his right thumb and said, "Still, it's a reminder that even on a floor like the seventh, several rare species can appear and gather so many monsters."
On the various floors of the Dungeon, some monsters were far less numerous than common varieties. Adventurers called them rare species.
Rare species were not necessarily strong, but most had some unique and unusual trait of their own.
The Killer Flying Ants, for example, weren't especially strong, but their ability to fly and spray corrosive liquid made them much more troublesome than ordinary Killer Ants.
He released his lip and tapped his brow with the knuckle of his index finger.
"Indeed, you can never predict when something unexpected will happen in the Dungeon.
It looks like we'll have to make some adjustments to our original plans. Sigh, I'd only just finished them."
Finn looked ruefully at the report in his hands and sighed.
He understood very well that even after years of fighting in this labyrinth, he still couldn't claim to know the Dungeon through and through.
The unknown maze stirred the curiosity of countless people, but it also brought all kinds of dangers and surprises.
It wouldn't even be strange if monsters invaded the surface one day.
After all, it was only right to remain extremely wary of this unknown Dungeon.
Still, he felt helpless at the thought of revising all the various forms.
Clear eyes reflected the various reactions of those who had read the report.
Ais silently watched everyone, looking as though she didn't quite understand.
She turned to look out the window,
quietly worrying about Lefiya and Liber, who had been caught up in this incident.
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