I Became the Academy's Disabled Student-Chapter 371: Dungeon practice (1)

I haven’t been able to sleep since I was little.

To be more precise, I hated sleeping. Whenever I fall asleep, I always have nightmares, and when I wake up, I feel bad.

It’s different these days.

I don’t have nightmares. Instead, I have good dreams.

It was like that when I fell asleep in the arms of someone precious.

Sleeping soundly in a warm embrace, feeling the steady heartbeat and body temperature, hands touching my head and back, and being buried in affection.

That kind of sleep is happy.

Even if you go through all kinds of hardships and become exhausted in body and mind, you can wake up quickly if you are in a warm embrace and receive affection.

... Sleep that’s not like that. I still hated sleeping alone.

No, now I hate it even more.

[After]

I caressed the pillow I was holding in my arms, and eventually sighed and put it down next to me.

I didn’t want to fall asleep alone.

Even now, when I fall asleep alone, I have nightmares. Since I already know sweet dreams, I don’t want to insist on an unpleasant sleep.

‘My body doesn’t need sleep in the first place...’

My body didn’t necessarily require sleep at some point.

I didn’t sleep while searching for the entrance to the other side. I searched for the entrance without losing consciousness for even a moment.

It was the same even after entering the other side.

The oppression was so strong that I adjusted my speed, but I never fell asleep.

After meeting the private, I was conscious in his arms even while he was sleeping.

There was no problem. I spent almost a month without sleep, but there was no functional decline.

For me, sleep entered the realm of preference.

For that reason, I didn’t fall asleep even after two days since entering the dungeon.

- Grumble...

[Why?]

My tent spread out in the temporary base.

Before I knew it, the spirits that had appeared around me were rubbing their bodies. I patted the water spirit that was burrowing into my arms and smiled bitterly.

[You saw it last time. This much is no problem, so don’t worry... You don’t believe me? What if you don’t believe me?]

Most of them were spirits who had risen to the rank of lieutenant. Their minds were filled with thoughts that had become clear as they had recently become self-aware.

Geumjjok, the karma of my past actions...

‘Who are these thoughts now?’

After a little exploration, I found that they weren’t one. My thoughts stopped as my eyes sharpened. Soon, the spirits hurriedly mixed together.

[But you can’t find them?]

I snickered at the ridiculous sight.

Instead of sleeping in the tent, I focused on some issue or did some other training.

But it wasn’t all that boring because there were times like now when the spirits thought of me and teased me.

I chuckled and caught one of the spirits. The spirit that was caught like a radish opened its eyes wide.

A fire spirit in the shape of a puppy. It was the one who had been active in the last birth ceremony with a terrifying look on its face. I held the spirit that was wagging its tail in my arms.

[I wonder if it can become a high-ranking spirit...]

High-ranking spirit.

The highest rank among the three spirit ranks.

Most spirits have been in the middle rank for quite some time.

It’s been a very short time compared to the average, but the experiences the spirits have had during that time are dense.

They’ve grown a lot since they first reached the middle rank. However, I don’t know if they’re showing any signs of promotion.

‘I heard that many people change into humanoids at the higher ranks.’

Most of Professor Riana’s high-ranking spirits are humanoid. Even spirits that are not human can change according to their will.

In any case, it is still a story that is not certain.

According to Professor Riana's experience, it is very difficult for spirits to reach the upper level.

- Of course, considering the magic power and race of the baby, it seems a little different.

'Hmm.'

It could be different. I am not certain. That is why we need to check various cases and try various things.

I put the spirit that I had caressed roughly down next to me and got up.

.

.

.

"Oh, weren't you sleeping?"

[There is also a night watch, so how could that be? I had something to take care of.]

As I left the tent, those who had been sitting around the fever magic tool turned their heads.

I replied to Aiden and sat down on an empty chair.

- Flapping

There was soup bubbling above the fever magic tool.

It’s a cave, so it’s not obvious, but it’s late at night. After finishing today’s exploration, we set up a temporary base and have a late dinner.

“Ugh... Today was tough again...”

“It was tougher than yesterday. I guess we’re getting closer to the depths.”

While the soup was boiling, I could hear the fatigue complaining here and there.

When I observed their complexions, I could definitely see the fatigue.

Today is the second day since we entered the dungeon. Our group moved steadily toward the depths of the dungeon to carry out our tasks.

Naturally, we encountered many monsters along the way.

“Even though we’re wrapped in a thick layer of stamina, the blade is still a bit weak. Even though they’re all mutants, they’re all dirty and tough.”

“Aiden, you’re a bit less affected because you have a unique swordsmanship ability. Otherwise, you should’ve wrapped your stamina around it and used it as a blunt weapon like me.”

Rock doll.

Commonly referred to as a golem.

There is a simple weakness that can be broken by destroying the core in its head, but the rock dolls in this dungeon are particularly hard and troublesome.

The blade was damaged because Aiden kept cutting the black rock doll's skin while grumbling.

The other monsters had similar characteristics.

Overall, strong durability. Many of them are made of dirt and rocks.

"... It's taking longer than yesterday."

Yusei said, sipping the soup he had poured into a bowl.

"We haven't reached the depths yet, but it seems like we're encountering something that has flowed out from the depths. What do you think, Captain?"

Yusei's gaze fell on me.

"Considering the time limit, it seems like it'll be difficult for us to enter the depths with our own strength."

[Of course, the monsters are like that, and the traps are increasing, so time is taking longer.]

"The problem is that we have to find a way. The concentration of magical power is getting stronger and it’s getting harder to detect. Even if I spend all my time, I don’t think I’ll be able to finish at the entrance to the deep part.”

The deep part is the area adjacent to the dungeon’s core. It’s a kind of heart area, so it’s natural that a normal dungeon becomes more dangerous the deeper you go.

[You also have to consider the time it takes to return.]

“That’s right. Since it’s an exploration task, I think it would be better to capture the general situation of the deep part of the dungeon where the abnormal phenomenon occurred and then return.”

What Yusei was worried about was that they would be running out of time and would have to return without even getting information about the entrance to the deep part.

‘That’s the role of the advance party.’

Since there are too many unknowns to begin a full-scale attack, finding information to dig into the unknown. It’s the natural role of the advance party.

‘... The dungeons in the Changhae family are probably similar.’

A special dungeon that appeared in the Changhae family’s territory. It’s the reason the current head of the Changhae family is tied to the territory.

The rank is a special. Since the meat shields that were put in large quantities were completely destroyed, it is assumed that the internal environment is dangerous.

[... Yes]

[It would be better to obtain information about the possible depths to get a high score]

“Yeah. For that, speed up─”

[There is no problem for you]

“Hmm?”

Yusei, who had been speaking, tilted his head. Those who had been listening to the conversation while doing their own work also blinked.

- Flutter

The folded wings flapped lightly. The earth spirits inside the wings squirmed.

Thud! The temporary base was set up in the common area. A heavy vibration echoed through the floor. This was a common vibration in this dungeon.

“... ... ”

However, the crew members looked at each other’s expressions and pulled out the weapons they had placed next to them. They intuitively sensed the strangeness.

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Thud! A larger vibration echoed through the wall than before. Now, they stiffened their faces and got up from their seats. I also flapped my wings and got up.

“... What is this... ”

- Kukukukukung!

The floor shook violently. The words were cut off by the unsteady balance. Stone fragments fell from the ceiling.

“... To my left!”

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At that moment, Lorraine, who had been tightly turning the detection, suddenly shouted.

Kwaang! The wall burst. The rockworm stuck its head into the cavity, breaking the dust cloud that had spread in an instant.

“... Hehe.”

Lorraine opened her mouth.

It was different from the one I had met before. Its appearance was similar, but its head was as big as a commercial building.

- Kreuk... !

The Earth Dragon opened its mouth wide. Magical power flashed inside its round throat. It was a sign of the large species’ exclusive attack, the magic cannon.

“This is crazy!”

The magic cannon that poured down from close range was blocked in the air and spread. It was a barrier I had set up at my temporary base.

Crack! But since I lowered the level appropriately, I quickly got a leak. Aiden, who was startled, raised his sword above his head.

For a moment, an invisible force surged from the sword. Soon, the sword was lowered.

Expanded ability cut. Crunch! The long, straight magic gun was cut in two to the left and right.

- Kwaaaaaaa─!

The slash reached Ji-ryong's head. Crack! Green blood suddenly spurted out from the vertical scar on /N_o_v_e_l_i_g_h_t/ his face. Ji-ryong let out a scream.

"You punk, didn't cut it?!"

"Th-that! Is that an alpha?!"

A huge hollow echoed. Lorraine, with a face as pale as snow, turned around and screamed.

[No]

- Kookung! Kookung! Kookung!

A wall of a hollow with holes in it. Similar dragons poked their heads out of the holes one after another.

“Ugh...”

Lorraine let out a gasp. Yusei, who was not so blatant, turned his gaze down the dragon.

- Thump... thump... thump...

A dozen or so paths connected to the hollow. In the dark place, countless footsteps approached.

They were monsters, including rock dolls.

“... Harul. Can I hear an explanation of the situation, just for now?”

Nam Yeon-joong, who was gripping the spear while sweating, asked. I nodded, flapping my wings.

[The alpha entity led the monsters out of the depths to repel the intruders]

“... I see.”

A level 2 dungeon. The monsters in that depth.

You usually don’t encounter them during dungeon practice. It’s because it’s hard to even enter the depths during the dungeon practice period.

[The 2nd group that entered through the other entrance has already been defeated]

“...Oh, I see.”

The cold sweat on Nam Yeon-jung’s forehead increased. Those who were listening to my explanation also had pale complexions.

Meanwhile, Yusei blinked and let out a hollow laugh.

“There’s definitely no time issue. Since you came out to greet me like this, there must be enough data.”

[That’s right. Of course, it will only be recognized as data if you return alive...]

“Lee Ha-yool. Was he always this mischievous?”

[Then why did you pass the blame on to me?]

“...I didn’t think you’d let that pile up as ill feelings. I never imagined. You’re more petty than I thought.”

[You guys were the ones who first limited my abilities and told me to cooperate]

In reality, if I had caused a ruckus from the beginning and solved the task, my cooperation score would have been zero.

I shrugged and raised both arms. Kwung! The cavity shook violently, then began to shrink rapidly as if it was squeezing the inside.

At the same time, three pairs of wings spread wide behind my back. The wings shed a halo of light. The earth spirits contained in the wings exerted their dominance.

- Kwugugung!

“Huh, hwug...”

The compression stopped. The cavity shook as if there was an earthquake. The power struggle continued, with the powers of dominance pushing and pulling.

‘The power struggle is established.’

Through my pure magic power, hundreds of earth spirits, more powerful than ordinary mid-level spirits, were fighting.

- Kwugugung... !

Eventually, I was pushing away more and more. The power of the opponent was getting stronger and stronger.

No, it’s not that I’m getting stronger. Another power is being added to the opponent’s power.

‘... Dungeon?’

The dungeon’s compensation. My expression turned strange at that.

I thought it was true, but it was.

The alpha entity of this dungeon is a spirit.

‘Hmm...’

The situation where the power struggle continues. I waved my staff. The magical power spread through the air formed a spell.

Some of it was applied to the air, some to the crew members, and some of the spells were applied to me.

[I’ll do the same as a magician. I’m thinking of opening a path and breaking through to the exit, but do you have a better plan?]

“The ones below will follow the leader’s orders.”

Yusei, who was playfully smirking, wrapped his sword blade in silver energy.

The others also prepared with dead faces.

- Yes, then I’ll share the situation through the sound.

Woohoo! He poured out a moderate amount of magical power from his entire body. The hair and hem of the clothes fluttered slightly.

The wings did not flutter.

Because there were no wings.

Eliminate the intruder.

The duty that must be fulfilled as the gatekeeper and guardian of this space. The earth spirit did not abandon the duty that it had taken upon itself.

- Woof! Woof! Woof... !

“... ... .”

... A strange wave that kept shaking that duty.

The spirits here barely resisted, but the purer spirits had already been dragged into that wave a long time ago.

The spirit narrowed its brows and raised both hands. Kkugugung! The small cavity that hid the spirit trembled.

The barrier was stacked up layer by layer. It blocked the waves coming in and out from the outside.

- ... Woof...

No matter how hard it was blocked, the waves could not help but reach it. The spirit, who had turned its head, tried to divert its attention.

‘... ‘Intruder.’

A consciousness that was assimilated with the earth. The spirit’s consciousness reflected the intruder’s situation.

The best option is to eliminate the intruder. However, if that is impossible, the intruder must be chased away.

The spirit thought that killing them would be difficult.

They seemed to be of a higher level than the previous two groups, and they were not easily repelled even if troops were sent. Rather, they were breaking through the troops and stirring up space.

However, they seemed to sense a sense of crisis and were running toward the exit.

The spirit thought of pushing forward and repelling the intruder.

‘...?’

At that moment.

A noise arose from a distance. Space forces being generated? However, the spirit did not intend it.

The spirit, who had a question, assigned its consciousness to that side.

- Wooooong...!

‘Ugh.’

The owner of the noise was the main, intruder, and ja who were flowing waves. Three pairs of fluttering wings. Dong? Wings full of earth-colored swarms...

It’s difficult to manipulate the surrounding land. This is because the control is in disarray. Individual capabilities are higher here, but there are too many on the other side.

The spirit furrowed his brow. Should I chase the one running away? Or, oh, oh, the intruder...

- Kwarrrrrrrr!

- ...?!

A moment of hesitation. In the meantime, the hollow shook.

No, it was a mistake. Not only the hollow where the spirit was, but the entire ground shook. The spirit, who blinked, regained consciousness.

A being with three pairs of wings. An enormous power of control over the earth was rising from it.

Homogenization of expansion ability

Taesan

Now, not only beautiful wings were visible.

A rock armor surrounding a small body. The man, whose belly had become much larger than before, turned his head.

It was in the direction of the hollow where the spirit was hiding.

- ... Huh

The spirit didn't even breathe, but without realizing it, he tightened his throat.