Chương 69: A Myth Witnessed

They headed toward the cave passage on Floor 17. Was it possible to force one's way into the Middle Floors just because one could burst out with Lv. 3 strength? The Dungeon was not a place where one could do whatever one wanted just because one had some strength. Only when a person believed they had some strength and thought they could come and go freely would the Dungeon reveal fangs capable of destroying all self-confidence.

Who knew how many newcomers had brought disaster to their entire party because they were overconfident in their own abilities?

"I did not expect that boy to enter the Middle Floors, and even bring his companions with him. That is far too reckless. It seems I thought too highly of him."

"It is one thing to be stupid alone, but he even brought his companions with him," Bete said disdainfully. In his eyes, after being cornered, dragging companions along was one of the stupidest things one could do, second only to running deeper into the Dungeon. Lili pursed her lips and wanted to refute him. But after all, they belonged to Loki Familia and were willing to save people. Even if she felt unhappy, she could only endure it. Tanjiro also felt uncomfortable.

After all, everyone had come here to kill more monsters and become stronger so they could defeat man-eating demons. He had nearly died to a demon that day and never wanted to experience that again. Even so, he was very grateful that these people were willing to lend a hand.

"However, it is also our fault for not defeating the Floor Boss on Floor 17 in time. Otherwise, the boy would definitely have reached Floor 18." The image of that boy's strength was still vivid in Finn's mind, making him sincerely sigh at how exaggerated the other party's potential was.

"This is not the time to make excuses. We also bear responsibility. According to the Guild's regulations, if no one applies to fight the Floor Boss, then this time it should have been handled by Loki Familia. The Floor Boss's respawn window should have been monitored. That is also our negligence," Finn shook his head and said.

"Gareth, please open the tunnel."

"Really troublesome. Everyone, get out of the way." Gareth, a top Lv. 6 adventurer and the strongest dwarf in Orario, sighed and raised the axe in his hand high before silently striking the ground in front of the cave entrance blocked by huge rocks. If you discover this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the violation. Cracks spread toward the blocked cave entrance, and tyrannical force instantly smashed the boulders blocking it. Boom.

Amid smoke and dust, the hole that should have taken ten craftsmen to open was suddenly unobstructed. The moment the cave entrance opened, sounds of swords, sonic booms, roars, and explosions reached their ears. It was not only Loki Familia's expedition team that had come here. Other adventurers who wanted to watch the commotion had also followed. The moment they entered Floor 17, everything before them struck everyone's eyes and understanding. A roar filled the air, and everyone came back to their senses.

"Ahhhhh! Use all your strength! Protect your friends and companions!" They saw a tall man roaring as he leapt onto the Floor Boss's neck, striking it continuously. The iron-blooded will behind that sight shook everyone's spirit.

"You have to be kidding! Gods! He is only a Lv. 1 adventurer, but he is actually fighting the Lv. 4 Floor Boss!"

"Impossible. They are all Lv. 1, but they are all bursting out with Lv. 3 strength! Where did they come from?"

"Magic swordsmen. They are all magic swordsmen. It is unbelievable that they can display such powerful sword skills at Lv. 1."

"Aside from the boy from Hestia Familia, which Familia are the rest from?" Even Gareth, the experienced dwarf uncle, asked in disbelief.

"They are amazing! Are they really all Lv. 1?" The scene they saw next constantly overturned everyone's common sense. In a battle of flesh and blood, will against will, the Floor Boss was beaten until the core of its Magic Stone was exposed. It was the deed of a mythical hero, shocking to behold.

"How can that be? That kid actually burst out with Lv. 4 strength! His aura has also become extremely oppressive." They all knew that the difference of one Level was absolute suppression. As far as Bete knew, among Loki Familia, only the captain Finn, Riveria, Gareth, and himself could challenge one Level higher. Among other Familias, the three Lv. 5 brothers of Freya Familia could work together to defeat a Lv. 6 opponent.

So far, he only knew Ais could cross two Levels, and Ais could only do so against monsters, especially dragon-type monsters. Crossing three Levels could only be seen in myths and legends. After all, legends were legends, and they might be exaggerated. But what was happening now was a scene that should only appear in legends. That figure was very similar to the father in Ais's memories. The boy's figure and appearance were completely engraved in her mind.

"Monster! Are they really Lv. 1? I would believe it if you said they were Lv. 3 or Lv. 4."

"What kind of monster is that?"

"How is it possible? He only has a Lv. 1 aura, but he is so much stronger than me!"

"How can he be Lv. 1? I absolutely do not believe it. It must be magic that hides their Level aura."

"Goliath's Magic Stone core is exposed! Are they really going to conquer it with a group of mere Lv. 1 rookies?" Even an ordinary Goliath in the Middle Floors required more than fifty Lv. 2 adventurers, more than ten Lv. 3 adventurers, or a team of more than three Lv. 4 adventurers to conquer. Monsters of the same Level were weaker than adventurers in every aspect, but Floor Bosses of the same Level were stronger than adventurer teams of the same Level.

In the end, the adventurers who had reached the end of the fierce battle witnessed the birth of a myth in Orario. A Lv. 1 adventurer team entered the Middle Floors and attacked the solitary ruler of the Middle Floor labyrinth. It was a myth no one had ever accomplished before, and no one knew whether anyone would repeat it.

"Goliath was conquered?"

"Defeated by mere Lv. 1 rookie adventurers!"

"What kind of mythical joke are you making, gods?"

"Fighting three or four Levels above yourself is impossible. Absolutely impossible!"

"Crazy. This world has gone completely crazy!"