Chapter 164 Rey’s Descent [Pt 1]
[Moments Earlier]
"Damn… I didn't think this through."
As Rey slaughtered the last of his enemies on the 31st Floor, he heaved a heavy sigh.
It was a lava-like area, with flame geysers all over the area, and hot magma flowing like rivers all over the area.
His enemies were Flame Salamanders—one of the most powerful C-Tier Monsters to exist.
Of course, he easily defeated them, so they weren't the issue.
The Boss' corpse currently sat at his feet, so it wasn't also a challenge for him.
Even the incredibly hot environment wasn't the issue for Rey—not the one that mattered at the moment.
"I can't believe I'll have to keep going down these Floors until I reach the bottom."
The lower Rey descended, the wider the Dungeon Floor seemed to get.
Even though he wasn't really holding back, and was easily decimating all his enemies, he estimated that it would take him hours before he reached the Lowest Floor.
'Can it wait that long? I'm not sure…'
Rey felt stuck, but he had to keep moving forward.
"Haa…" He sighed, the heavy breath leaking out of his new mask.
In fact, it wasn't just his mask that was new.
Everything about his attire had now changed into something different—something better.
His Orichalcum mask was replaced with something softer, but far more durable than the former.
That ensured he was more comfortable with his mask, while ensuring his wasn't compromised.
Since his new mask was also enchanted, that meant he was enjoying all the benefits of a special mask without the disadvantages.
This was just the start, though.
His entire outfit—from his cloak, to his belt, to his boots, to both of his gloves, to the ten rings that decorated his fingers, and the three necklaces hidden under his black shirt, and the bracelets under his sleeve, and the headband hidden under his mask…
He currently had 35 Items equipped—all gotten from the KariBlanc Group.
'It's a shame they don't have any Item that gives long-distance teleportation.' Rey sighed as he looked to his side.
The Half-Elf girl he kept in her bubble was still unconscious, which made him relieved.
He didn't want to start dealing with her when his hands were already full.
By using both Sound and Wind Magic to ensure she was comfortable, and no noise reached her in the slightest, Rey believed she could just as well sleep through the entire ordeal.
"Welp! On to the next floor!"
With merely a casual stomp, Rey easily destroyed the entrance to the next Dungeon Floor.
The whole thing shattered apart, allowing Rey to descend to the next Floor.
"Haaa… much better." He muttered, feeling glad to see a nice change in his surroundings.
Several aged trees and large boulders greeted his sight, revealing how this space was going to be particularly filled with enemies that had shared properties.
It looked beautiful, though—the Dungeon Floor.
"It's a shame…"
Unfortunately for this entire area, it was soon going to be ruined by Rey and his hurried attempt to advance as fast as possible
"[Black Hole]." He muttered, releasing a dark sphere into the surrounding area.
One would think he was done, but he was just getting started.
"[Black Hole]."
"[Black Hole]."
"[Black Hole]."
More black orbs swept through the area and began to consume everything in Rey's path.
Both enemies and landmarks were destroyed—all without mercy.
'I don't sense any valuable resources that can be used by the Alliance here, so they can all just die.'
This also meant the Monster Cores would be wasted as well, but beggars couldn't be choosers.
He was in a hurry, after all.
"Let's proceed!"
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Within minutes, Rey was already in the 33rd Floor, a wry smile playing on his lips as he was met with several enemies who looked like Orcs.
They had gray skin, though, so he didn't quite know what they were.
With a sleight of his hand, he used [Absolute Wind Magic] to turn them into mincemeat and proceeded without much issues.
Monster Cores fell to the ground, and he didn't even bother with them.
He was flying at a fast pace, simply killing the orca as he was advancing faster than they could even detect.
Then—within minutes—he reached the Boss Room.
"GRUUU—!"
~WHOOOOSH!~
The giant Orc who stood at least 10 meters tall, was shredded into pieces and died on the spot.
There was no ceremony or small talk.
It was just instant subjugation—plain and simple.
Once again, Rey ignored the massive Monster Core that fell with the rest of the Boss' entrails.
He simply went to the next Floor's entrance and was about to advance.
Then—
~VWUUSH!~
A sudden spark of spatial energy appeared behind Rey, causing him to look in its direction in an instant.
That was when he saw it—the swirling distortion in space.
It radiated multicolored ambiance, and Rey found it impossible to look away from the thing.
In a single flash of [Quick Teleport], he was right in front of the portal.
'The hell…?'
Rey knew he shouldn't just trust things he saw on random, so he didn't.
Instead, he relied on his S-Tier Skill [Absolute Appraisal].
[Gateway Portal]
[Connects the 99th Floor to the 33rd Floor]
[Current Status: One-Way Portal]
"For real?!" Rey didn't realize when he shouted his thoughts.
He covered his masked mouth, soon realizing there was no one around to even hear him.
He felt stupid at that point, but quickly recovered.
"So this will take me to the 99th Floor. That's nice!"
Rey remembered the Rescue Plan involving something about a Portal. But it didn't make sense for it to be a one-way portal that was open on his end.
Besides, why weren't Adonis and his people rushing out at this period.
It told Rey that something was definitely wrong.
'The plan must have gone awry somehow.'
Since [Danger Sense] wasn't telling him the thing was dangerous, Rey considered entering.
'Might as well hurry too, since the portal might close at any time.'
Before that, though, Rey knew he had to exercise caution.
Beyond this portal was an enemy that Adonis, Lucielle, Brutus, and the rest couldn't beat.
If they could, they would have already been on their way.
'I considered the possibility that they could be stuck on each of the Floors, which is why I made sure to pass through all of them and not rely on shortcuts.'
But so far, Rey had seen no one.
The fact that this Portal had opened here—and it was connected to the 99th Floor—meant it was supposed to be their escape hatch.
If that was the case, then he needed all the help he could get.
"Status Window." Rey whispered.
[STATUS WINDOW]
- Name: Rey Skylar.
- Race: Human (Otherworlder)
- Class: Elite Enigma (B-Tier)
- Level: 69 (78.54% EXP)
- Life Force: 22 (+68) [+300]
- Mana Level: 149 (+68) [+500]
- Combat Ability: 130 (+68) [+500]
- Stat Points: 0
- Skills (Exclusive): [Doppel]
- Skills (Non-Exclusive): Nil
- Alignment: Neutral
[Additional Information]
You are a mystery to the world. While the underworld trembles in your presence, those on the surface do not understand your true strength
Are you strong? Are you weak? No one knows.
[End Of Information]
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[Skill Categories]
~ Attack Category: 30
~ Defense Category: 13
~ Buff Category: 12
~ Miscellaneous: 12
[New Skills: Please Select Their Categories]
~ B-Tier: Gateway Portal
[Total Skills: 68]
"I see…" Rey smiled as he took steps forward.
"Let's go inside."
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[A/N]
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