Jars and Carthus Warriors

Looking at the densely packed jars in front of him, Ta Mi fell into deep thought.

"A slight touch shouldn't cause any problems."

He merely poked the jar in front of him, and heard a loud bang as the jar shattered into pieces, startling him so much that he jumped back.

Is it really that fragile?

Was it due to the ravages of time or the poor manufacturing quality of the Carthus?

It's said that countries that are so militaristic tend to neglect the production of everyday items like jars.

"Why am I thinking about this!" Ta Mi covered his head. Luckily, it was just an empty can that he broke, but would he be so lucky next time?

"Isn't there any other way to go?"

He wandered around and found that there was indeed no other way to go; to continue, he had to go through the group of jars.

"Why would you put something like this in a cemetery? Did the ancients want to play Yugi even after they died?"

Ta Mi was sweating profusely as he forced himself to complain, naturally in order to relieve stress.

This is a method Lu Lu Wo taught them: if they encounter danger or difficulties, they should complain; venting can relieve stress.

"So, the jar contains Carthus Warrior, offensive magic, treasures, and emptiness—which national Yugi would seal Warrior inside a jar?"

"There are no Warrior within two circles around the Carthus Warrior jar, there must be treasure within two circles of offensive magic, and there's a surprise near the treasure. I'm worried that this surprise might turn into a fright."

Ta Mi looked at the cluster of jars and finally cautiously stepped into the gap between them, trying to pass through without breaking any jars.

Unfortunately, this only causes the Zane Dungeon to react to its actions, making the jar even more fragile.

"Bang! Bang!" Two more jars shattered when he bumped into them with the hem of his clothes. The two explosions felt like they hit his heart, almost causing him to have a sudden cardiac arrest.

"Damn it!"

Ta Mi cautiously retreated. It seemed that the shortcut wouldn't work, so he had no choice but to follow the rules.

Damn it, I left the village to become an adventurer because I couldn't understand school, so why do I have to encounter this kind of trap that's like doing a math problem in the dungeon?!

He wandered around in front of the jars for a long time before finally making up his mind and carefully picking out a jar that looked good and punching it!

It's empty!

"It's alright, it's alright."

He breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and before he gave in, quickly knocked on a few more jars, all of which were empty.

He grew bolder and knocked on another jar. This time, the jar contained a treasure: a long, black, edible-looking thing.

"Chocolate?"

Putting aside the question of why chocolate is considered a treasure, is it really safe to eat chocolate that has been sitting in the dungeon for who knows how long? Were people in ancient times already eating chocolate?

It always feels like Tammy's complaining energy is about to burst.

He still didn't dare to eat the chocolate and put it in his pocket. However, after this incident, his fear of the place wasn't so severe. He casually broke a jar and opened the next one without even looking at it.

"It's just empty cans anyway. Carthus Warrior and offensive magic are just for scaring people."

A large, dark face suddenly loomed in front of him, silencing him abruptly.

Floating in front of him was something very abstract, like a simple line drawing of a "person," with a pitch-black body without limbs, drifting around like a soul, with two eyes open on a round face.

Why does this thing look so much like the "humanity" that can be obtained in endless reincarnation?

(They look pretty much the same, so just bear with it~)

Before Ta Mi could examine it closely, a humanoid creature crashed into him, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood.

Magical damage! These are offensive spells!

Ta Mi quickly ran away, but the remaining few humans relentlessly pursued him.

"Oops, be careful not to touch the other jars!"

It was too late. In his panicked turn, he had already smashed a piece of the jar, and the cursed mist burst out instantly!

What is this thing again?!

Ta Mi activated Weapon Skill called "Acceleration" in an instant. Even though he was away from the fog in a flash, he still inevitably got some on him. He immediately felt his body was very heavy, stumbled and fell to the ground, breaking more cans.

In his terrified eyes, more of his humanity was revealed. In this critical moment, even if a few jars burst open and revealed treasures, he had no time to care and could only flee for his life.

Only when he ran back to the starting point did those relentless pursuers finally disappear.

Unfortunately, before Ta Mi could even catch his breath, something happened that left him stunned.

The jar he had broken earlier was now being put back together!

In the blink of an eye, the group of jars was restored to its original state, with not a single one broken, and they even swapped positions at a speed that was imperceptible to the naked eye!

This means that all his previous explorations have been in vain, and he doesn't even know if the treasures and magic in the jars he triggered have been refreshed.

This, this.

Ta Mi really wanted to say: What a joke!

In the following time, he tried to explore the group of jars carefully, memorizing the contents of the stone tablet and using all his brainpower.

But unexpected events followed one after another: a cursed mist that inflicted various negative effects, a relentless and prolonged pursuit of humanity, and Skeleton Warrior that burst out of the jar.

Once you leave the group of jars, these things will recombine and respawn, so you can't leave. But this means you have to open the jars while being chased by both humans and monsters, putting you under immense pressure from both in front and behind you.

Fortunately, he hasn't seen Carthus Warrior yet, which is his only consolation.

Ta Mi didn't know how long he had been trying in there; the jars seemed endless, with no end in sight.

He was forced to return to the end and start over countless times. Whenever he wanted to give up, the jar would always open and give him exactly what he needed. Sometimes it was a potion to replenish his strength, sometimes it was Soul Chunk, and sometimes it was just money. The treasures were just the right amount, enough to force him to keep going.

Sain: I am a dungeon that understands human nature.

Even a donkey will stop pulling the millstone when it's in a hurry, let alone a living person.

"Ugh, I can't take it anymore!"

Ta Mi scratched his head in frustration. No matter how carefully he advanced, he always encountered unexpected events that would ruin everything. Since that was the case, instead of constantly living in fear, he might as well—

Let's just go all out!

"I'm going to go!"

With that thought in mind, he instantly transformed into a raging bulldozer, crashing into the cluster of tanks. The crackling sounds of shattering were left far behind him. Neither the cursed mist nor the pursuit of humanity could stop his march toward freedom!

The prize pool is constantly accumulating, and due to his impulsive behavior, the number of human traits following him has reached fifty, and the number is still increasing.

We absolutely cannot stop; stopping means certain death!

Even though Ta Mi was exhausted and panting, he still dared not stop. The seemingly endless jars finally came to an end under his all-out running, and the dawn of victory was just around the corner!

Just then, he smashed an ordinary-looking jar, but a thick fog suddenly sprayed out.

It wasn't a cursed fog; a tall, gaunt figure appeared within it.

Carthus Warrior

He finally won the grand prize!

Upon seeing the skeletal body carrying a large sword, Ta Mi immediately felt a sense of unease, and his survival instincts made him instinctively raise his shield.

This move proved to be very correct, because the next second the Carthus Warrior leaped high into the air and brought his blood-stained greatsword Heavy Chop such force that Ta Mi was forced to retreat.

That wasn't all. The Carthus Warrior gave his opponent no chance to breathe. He threw several Flying Dagger like lightning, and when Ta Mi dodged, he brandished his weapon and closed in. His movements were fluid and swift as lightning. He unleashed a barrage of attacks with his greatsword.

Ta Mi fought back fiercely. After the initial shock, he regained his senses and calmly observed the movements of the Carthus Warrior while defending himself. Their seemingly ferocious movements were actually honed combat techniques. Carthus truly lived up to its reputation as a nation known for its military might; every single Warrior was an elite.

But Ta Mi possesses Unique Talent called [Danger Perception], which allows him to predict whether his next action is dangerous. In other words, he can rely on his talent to make the least dangerous move!

"The flaw is right here!"

He launched a counterattack, and a thrilling battle ensued between the man and the skeleton. Jars around them shattered, and Ta Mi had to run away every now and then, with the Carthus Warrior in hot pursuit.

By employing this dog-walking tactic of fighting and running, and even using Carthus Warrior to shield him from attacks on humanity, Ta Mi finally achieved a "despicable and shameless" victory!

"Hey, I'm still pretty strong, huh?" He had just laughed when he saw the lifeless Carthus Warrior smash a piece of a jar, and a new thick fog and Carthus Warrior appeared before him.

"Another one's here. Cheer up, Ta Mi, you can definitely do it—"

The Carthus Warrior swung his greatsword and smashed the surrounding jars, and in an instant another Warrior appeared.

Ta Mi's expression froze.

The second, the third, the fourth.

The Carthus Warrior seemed to be able to accurately predict which jar their comrades were hiding in, and in the blink of an eye, the field was filled with five berserk monsters.

Ta Mi's legs went weak. He could win against one, but five?

This needs to be done by Lu Lu Wo!

The good news is that he has reached the end of the jars and will be able to leave soon; the bad news is that even if he leaves the jars, the Carthus Warrior will not stop their pursuit.

"What on earth is going on?!"

Ta Mi screamed in despair as he ran, with the Carthus Warrior behind him throwing Flying Dagger at him every now and then. Occasionally, they would leap into the air and smash their weapons down next to Ta Mi, making it a truly terrifying ordeal.

In addition, there are traps inside the tomb. Mechanisms that could instantly kill you could appear from the ceiling, the ground, or the walls on both sides!

His "danger warning" was going off like crazy, making his head feel like it was about to explode. If it were someone else here, they probably wouldn't even be able to get out of the tanks.

Even so, he was now covered in wounds, with a huge cut on his back, but fortunately his spine was not injured.

If he continued running, he didn't know whether he would bleed to death first or be torn apart by a flurry of blows; neither outcome seemed good. His Spirit Power was almost completely drained by the continuous stimulation.

It's amazing that a large amount of Spirit Power can be extracted without the adventurer dying.

"Oh no, I'm going to die here."

Ta Mi ran and ran, only to find himself in despair that he had run into a dead end. He could see the tomb and several floors above it, but he was too exhausted to jump up.

As the Carthus Warrior drew closer, he closed his eyes in resignation.

"Bang!"

A loud bang erupted in front of him, and he couldn't help but open his eyes.

It was a greatsword, and the greatsword separated him from the Carthus Warrior!

He suddenly felt something was off; if this was a sword, it was far too large.

"Hey, Gers, where are you going!" someone shouted from the upper floors of the cemetery, Ta Mi then noticed that there was someone next to the greatsword.

She was a girl with long, straight black hair. Although she was slender, she was gripping a giant sword tightly, which looked particularly incongruous.

"Save them." The girl glanced back at Ta Mi, swung her greatsword, and the sound of bones shattering immediately came from ahead.

The heavy greatsword was wielded in her hands as casually as a toy. No one could withstand a single blow from the Carthus Warrior. Even if they raised their greatswords to resist, they would only be smashed to pieces along with their weapons.

"Wow, that's amazing!" Ta Mi was stunned for a moment. Just who was this girl in front of him?

If any members of the Bede Family were here, they would likely recognize it.

The girl known as "Gers" is actually the long-lost Brave, Elsa.

At this moment, the Light Eagle Legion's insignia on her cloak shone brightly.