I Woke Up In The Morning And Became A Seeker, So I Dived Into A Dungeon ~Steadily Leveling Up Starting at the First Level~-Chapter 84
Chapter 84
Chapter. 84 Flame Skull
Kazane-san and I, two Seeker explorers, rush toward the enemy. ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ญ.๐ฐ๐ณ๐
However, there is still some distance to initiate close combat, and the enemyโs spellcasting is likely faster.
But if they donโt come closer, we have no choice but to go towards them.
Our party isnโt specialized in magic attacks to the extent that we would want a pure magical showdown.
It was Yuzuki who took the lead in the magic battle.
โEven if they have resistance, it doesnโt mean it wonโt work! [Explosion]!โ
As I run toward the enemy, a crimson mass of magical power passes by my side at high speed.
Immediately after, the mass of magical power explodes, engulfing three Flame Skulls.
However, from within the explosion, three fireballs burst out with a roar.
Each one hits me, Kazane-san, and Yuzuki directly.
The speed of the projectiles was too fast, and I couldnโt defend or dodge in time.
โGuuhโฆ!โ
Itโs a burning pain. But not a serious injury.
If itโs only this level of damage, I should be able to endure a few more hits.
Flame skulls engulfed in the explosion are naturally still alive.
Well, I know that
Flame skulls have fire resistance, halving the damage from fire attribute magic, making them a natural enemy for Yuzuki.
But if we canโt defeat them with magic. Itโs close combat.
Wind Sound, who is swift on her feet, quickly slips in towards the enemy.
โIt hurt, so hereโs some payback! Double stab!โ
With dual-wielding short swords, Kazane-san delivers a two-hit combo to one of flame skulls.
Flame skull, struck by two sword attacks instantly, turns into black mist and disappears, turning into a magic stone.
Alright.
If we can defeat them with [Explosion] and a physical attack. We still have a chance in this battle.
Now itโs my turn, but I hesitate.
Can I defeat it with a regular attack, or should I use [Three Strikes] to ensure a kill?
No, I know I will use three healing spells after the battle.
In that caseโฆ
โHah!โ
I attack one of flame skulls with a regular spear attack. The opponent shows an evasive maneuver. Quite fast.
My body, affected by the skill [Accuracy Enhancement], immediately adjusts, and I successfully land the attack without any danger.
Even after receiving my spear strike, Flame skull doesnโt seem to disappear.
Damn, no good.
โUgh, it only got 1 HP left. Thatโs terrible! [Fire Bbolt]!โ
A fireball flies from behind and directly hits the critically wounded Flame Skull.
That individual finally disappears, turning into a magic stone.
But still, 1 HP remainingโฆ? Is that possible?
Isnโt it too severe? Is it the doing of some mischievous joke?
And remaining Flame Skull, in its final moments, fires a fire spell targeting Yuzuki, but Kazane-san dispatched it.
The battle is over.
I go to my two companions and start healing their damage.
โGreat job, both of you. Are you okay in terms of damage?โ
โYeah. I only took one hit, so itโs not that bad. But what about Hotaru-chan, who took two hits?โ
โAh, it hurts, but itโs not that bad.โ
โOh? Can you tell me your HP before healing?โ
โAlright. Um, my HP is currently 93 out of 120. I took two hits and received 27 points of damage.โ
โSeriouslyโฆ!? I took 24 points of damage from just one hitโฆ How about you, Kazane-san?โ
โI took 26 pointsโฆ Hatsuhi-chan, isnโt your magic defense a bit too high?โ
โOh, uh? Maybe Iโve started to like the Flame Skulls a little.โ
Yumitsuki unexpectedly excels in magic defense.
Her ability to withstand magical attacks is quite remarkable.
However, it doesnโt change the fact that she has taken a considerable amount of damage.
I use one [Earth Heal] on each of them, healing the burns and wounds they received.
The amount of healing seems sufficient, as I completely healed everyoneโs injuries.
โHmmโฆ I consumed 12 MP in a single battle. Itโs a bit tough.โ
โYeah, youโre right. And if Daichi-kun or I become the target of concentrated firepower, it could be dangerous. We should think of something. Didnโt the weapon shop have those Anti-Magic Rings? Rings that increase magic defense?โ
โYeah, they had them. But I remember they cost 250,000 yen each.โ
โThatโs not cheapโฆ But we canโt ignore our safety. Itโs worth considering. In the ruin floor, there shouldnโt be any poison or paralysis attacks.โ
Anti-Magic Ring is an item that wasnโt even on my list for consideration on the forest floor, where magic attacks donโt come flying.
However, it seems that money rules the world after all.
The world can be harsh everywhere.
And besides, there wonโt be any more level increases.
The experience counter has already stopped.
Itโs a bit lonely not gaining experience even after defeating monsters.
Our party has been making steady progress, but it seems we may have reached our limit in this area.
Perhaps weโll stop at the 9th floor or reach the 10th or 11th floor at best.
Defeating the boss on the 12th floor of the ruins floor seems quite challenging.
Iโve heard that for a veteran party of three seekers. Their main hunting ground is usually around the 8th or 9th floor.
However, even though weโre reaching our limits, we should be able to conquer this 9th floor and reach the southwestern edge, at the very least.
We donโt know what awaits us at our destination, but.
โAlright, letโs go. If possible, Iโd like to touch Gargoyles today.โ
โYeah, weโll probably start heading to the southwestern edge in earnest tomorrow.โ
โIf itโs gargoyles, my magic will ignite them!โ
Together with my two companions, I continued exploring the 9th floor.
