Dungeon.
Its a dungeon.
Inside the cave that Rust had taken me, was a scene that could only be described as such.
Wow. Theres so much magma exposed there
I thought it was too hot, and it was the magma that had formed a pond.
This brings back memories.
In the game worlds, if you step on the magma floor, you lose HP, but now that I think about it, it seems like an unreal scenario.
I think, if you step on magma, losing HP would be the least of your worries.
This way, Kazehaya-san. Kururu-sama is over there, behind that door.
Su-Sure.
This time, we cannot move withrge numbers of people because the level of danger is so different.
Thats why we were acting like a team of Carolina, Rust, and me.
I wonder why, though.
Somehow, I miss that silly side of Aphrodite, the one that interrupts the viciously serious atmosphere.
Master! Up there!
Hey!
Smander | Grade C | LV 25/25
Vitality: 318
Strength: 272
Magic: 215
Mana: 153
Skills:
Fire Breath
What the!
That monster is!
When I looked in the direction Carolina had pointed, I saw a huge lizard monster almost 15-feet long.
Gushaaaaaaahhhhh!
The smander is glued to the ceiling above the doors, but it also makes strange noises to intimidate us.
I see.
Apparently, we have to defeat the Smander to open the door.
I understand. This dragon is a monster prepared by Kururu to attack us.
No. Youre wrong, Kazehaya. This smanders name is Stephanie, and shes Kururu-samas pet.
A pet?
Thats right. Stephanie loves me so much shed never hurt me. Needless to say, Ive been the one feeding her for over a year. I hope youll be relieved.
Is it really okay?
No matter how you think about it, she doesnt seem to have any favoritism towards us
You dont seem very convinced.
Yeah, because it looks like shes gonna attack us any minute, doesnt it?
Chitchi. Surely, by nature, Stephanie would never let an intruder through, yet she is a smart girl. Once she recognizes the smell, she does no harm to the person shes dealing with.
!?
I see.
Thats a relief as if I believed it!
The reason for Rusts im that it would be okay was because she would remember her smell?!
Surely, if it had been the previous Rust, it wouldnt have been attacked by the Smander.
But, nevertheless.
Since she has her gender changed and took the form of a beautiful girl, doesnt that mean her smell has changed too?
I cant be wrong!
Theres no way a mans body and a beautiful Subus girls body can smell the same!
It was right after I felt ufortable.
Recklessly, Rust approaches the Smander.
Now, now. Stephanie. Come y with me. Were on your side.
Ah, Rust, you idiot!
If you approach like that, Im sure
Gushaaaaaaahhhhh!
Oww! Its hot! Its hot, its hot, its hot! Why? Why are you doing this, Stephanie?!
Thats why I said you to stay away!
Rust was lying on the floor in a daze when he was hit by the Smanders breath attack.
Its not good to leave Rust, whose status is not high, like this.
Now that her guidance work is done, lets get her back in the ball.
Caro, can you get up there and knock the smander down?
Yeah. I mean, its not impossible, but
Thats weird.
If it had been as usual, Carolina would have said I understand and acted immediately, but this time, the response seemed to be somewhat forced.
The amount of time I can fight with all my might after using my transformation is limited to about 10 minutes a day. If I use it here, the battle with Kururu will be harder.
I see
I didnt know that.
Carolinas transformed mode was unbeatable, but there was a demerit with it, too, wasnt there?
Spending MPs on a random enemy before a battle with the boss is a trap for novice yers.
Then you leave me no choice, take this!
Nokoo!
So, the monster I summoned was the Mad Mash.
The Mad Mash with its Dust of Disorder that puts the opponent in heat will be able to attract the Smander that is stuck to the ceiling.
Noko!
The Dust of Disorder released by the Mad Mash umbre is directed at the smander.
Gushaaaaaaahhhhh!
But, nevertheless.
The Fire breath released from the smanders mouth burns off the Dust of Disorder.
Nokooooooooooooooooo!
Mad Maaaash!?
The Mad Mash rushes back to the ball after a fiery Smander attack.
Oh, that was close.
Can that breath of fire reach that far?
Thanks to that, I was able to get out of range, but Im worried about the damage Mad Mash might have received.
Eagerly, I checked its condition.
Kazehaya Souta.
Job: Monster Tamer
Level: 576
Vitality: 262
Strength: 97
Magic: 208
Mana: 2993
Blessing:
Absolute Control
Skills:
Capsule Ball, Appraisal Eyes, Demon Combination, Contact, Soul Maniption, Borrowing Skill.
Enved Monsters:
Aphrodite
Carolina Burton
Ciel Otelrod
Yuuko
Rust Trizarti
Werewolf
Adamite Golem
Kedamaro
Winged Lizard
Goblin Knight x15
Light Mash x6
Fire Fox x4
Thank goodness for that.
The name of Mad Mash is still there.
He was able to escape a fatal wound at thest moment.
Now then, the healing effect of the Capsule Ball will naturally make him feel more energetic.
Sigh~.
Im really happy that Mad Mash is okay.
We cant afford to lose Mad Mash yet.
Since this guy has the Dust of Disorder skill, you can do several things inbination with Borrowing Skill.
..
Okay, I know what to do!
Ive alreadye up with an idea to defeat Smander.
Thank you, Mad Mash.
Thanks to you, I feel Ive made a breakthrough.
Caro, stay there and catch me!
what?
Originally, I would have liked to exin a little more, but I dont have time for that now.
You never know when the next Fire Breath wille.
I summoned Adamite Golem from inside the ball and decided to ride on his palm.
Lets goooo!
I use my Contact skill to send an order, and Adamite Golem throws my body with his big arm.
I have be a human cannon, and the distance between me and smander is getting shorter.
Gushaaaaaaahhhhh!
Oops.
Of course, it wont let me get that close, will it?
Smander opened its mouth wide and expelled a scorching breath.
Master!?
Hahaha.
Carolina seems to be worried, but so far, its within my expectations.
Fire Attribute Attack Immunity | Grade A | Passive
(An Skills that cancels out fire damage).
I temporarily borrowed the Fire Attribute Attack Immunity skill from Adamite Golem with Borrowing Skill!
Whoa!
Really, it doesnt burn!
I dont feel any change being in the fire.
I pass through the fire breath and throw the Capsule Ball.
I guess Smander didnt think Ide out of the fire unscathed.
Smanders huge body was wonderfully absorbed by the small capsule ball.
(Gaaaaaaaahhh! So-something came in!)
(How scary! Its gigantic!)
Immediately afterwards.
The cries of Aphrodite and Ciel were heard from inside the ball.
Certainly, if a smander appeared in front of you suddenly, you would be scared too.
I will exin the situationter.
Uh-oh. Thank you, Caro.
As expected, Carolina!
The worry of having done this was the great fall damage, but thanks to Carolinas response, we were able to bring it down to a minimum.
This way its a little embarrassing since its like being carried like a princess
( I dont know. I wonder if its just my imagination. Lately it seems the Master looks more and more like him)
As I was being held, I could hear Carolinas voice filtering out of her mind.
Wait a second.
Who the hell do you mean by him?
As usual, Carolina makes some significant statements.
This kind of thing seems a little dumb if pursued too deeply.
I took the Ball with Smander inside and headed straight for the door.
Smander
Encyclopedia: No. 54.
Race: Dragon
Grade: C
Level: 1
Vitality: 185
Strength: 150
Magic: 110
Mana: 95
Skills:
Fire Breath
A monster of a medium species of the dragon race.
It has a breathtaking attack and incredible vitality.
It has the potential to evolve into a flying dragon by increasing its level.