Ordis watched as his minions moved into position, executing his plan with precision. P. Caterpillar was carried effortlessly by D. Ant, whose newly enhanced body made lifting the squirming bait an easy task. It didn’t take long for them to reach the area where their chosen target—a sizable spider—lurked. As planned, D. Ant carefully set the caterpillar down in an exposed spot before retreating, leaving it to wriggle in place like an easy meal.
While the caterpillar slowly made its way forward, Ordis issued his next command. D. Ant quickly activated its Burrow skill, vanishing underground as it dug a concealed tunnel toward the designated ambush site. The idea was simple—catch the spider off guard and strike from an unexpected angle. Ordis had considered a direct assault, but the cautious side of him insisted on taking extra precautions. After all, this was their first time dealing with a spider, and he didn’t want to underestimate it.
“Technically, my minions supposedly already had the advantage. D. Mosquito and D. Wasp had speed on their side, while their magic attacks could likely overpower the spider in a straight fight.” Still, Ordis had no intention of taking unnecessary risks. The more he thought about it, the more he realized that fighting smart was just as important as being strong.
At the end of the day, Ordis was someone who preferred a meticulous approach. He would rather take the long, safe route than rush in recklessly and regret it later. If that meant over-preparing for a simple battle, so be it.
At this moment, Ordis had no reason to act recklessly or rush things. Every decision he made needed to be calculated—especially since he still didn’t fully understand the true capabilities of spiders. Fiction often portrayed them as terrifyingly intelligent hunters or monstrous predators, but Ordis wasn’t an expert on insects or animals. That lingering uncertainty gnawed at him, making him all the more cautious.
Still, his plan was unfolding smoothly. P. Caterpillar continued moving, slowly inching toward the designated ambush site. It took some time, but eventually, the spider stirred.
“Huh… that’s good.” Watching from his vantage point, Ordis felt a small sense of relief. If the spider had chosen to stay in its web and wait for prey to stumble into its trap, his bait might have been ignored entirely. That would have forced him to rethink his approach.
“Well, I guess I still have a bit luck.” Ordis commented as luckily the worst thing, that didn’t happen. The spider finally reacted, creeping closer to investigate the seemingly weak and defenseless caterpillar. From the way it moved, it had taken the bait without much hesitation. Ordis watched intently, his anticipation growing.
The spider struck swiftly, snaring P. Caterpillar with ease. Not that it was much of a challenge—after all, the caterpillar had no real means of defending itself. Even as a parasite controlled by D. Wasp, it was still just an ordinary caterpillar in every other aspect. Its sluggish movements only made it seem like an even easier meal.
It didn’t take long for the spider to capture P. Caterpillar and attempt to carry it back to its web. That was exactly what Ordis had been waiting for. The moment the spider began moving, he commanded his newly summoned level-one D. Mosquito to fly in and cause a distraction. The small flying minion buzzed dangerously close, weaving erratically in the air, forcing the spider to split its attention.
“Okay, I think finally it happen…” Through the system, Ordis could see the spider reacting aggressively to the interference. It repeatedly swiped its legs in an attempt to catch D. Mosquito, its movements jerky and unfocused as it tried to multitask between handling its prey and fending off the aerial nuisance. Seeing this, Ordis grinned. The plan was working perfectly.
With the spider thoroughly distracted, Ordis gave the signal. From beneath the ground, his first D. Ant emerged from the tunnel it had carefully dug, surfacing near P. Caterpillar’s position. The ambush was executed flawlessly—before the spider even realized what had happened, D. Ant had already dashed forward and clamped its mandibles down on one of the spider’s long, spindly legs. With a single snap, the fragile limb was severed.
The spider recoiled, but D. Ant was relentless. Its movements were swift and precise, darting around and striking again before the spider could properly react. Another leg was severed, then another. The spider was quickly losing its balance, forced to stagger backward.
“Ahahaha, that’s amazing.” Ordis observed with interest—he had expected D. Ant’s Strength stat of 18 to be effective, but witnessing it in action was truly satisfying. Add in the magic attacks from his other minions, and the battle was one-sided.
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Still, a small part of Ordis remained curious about D. Ant’s defensive capabilities. However, he wasn’t about to let his minion take an unnecessary hit just to test it out. The moment the wounded spider retaliated, attempting to strike D. Ant with a desperate counterattack, Ordis gave his next order. His level-one D. Mosquito immediately swooped in, intercepting the attack and keeping the spider from properly targeting its attacker.
“I need to do that later. Anyway, it’s time to finish this fight.”
Before the spider could even attempt to recover, Ordis’ two strongest flying minions joined the fray. From a slightly greater distance, both D. Wasp and the level 10 D. Mosquito finally made their move. D. Wasp dove straight toward the spider’s head, focusing its attacks on the creature’s many eyes, forcing it into a panicked frenzy. Meanwhile, D. Mosquito latched onto the spider’s body, piercing through its exoskeleton and injecting its potent venom while also draining its blood.
The sight of his minions relentlessly ganging up on a single creature was almost brutal. Ordis couldn’t help but feel a little guilty since to be honest he was quite enjoyable scene to see.
"I never thought I''d be so fascinated watching my own minions fight, kill, and even dominate like this. It’s like witnessing an isekai protagonist in a manga, rising to power one battle at a time," Ordis mused, observing the clash unfold before him.
Still, it was a necessary step for the dungeon’s growth. His earlier concerns about underestimating the spider’s strength had completely vanished. Seeing how his minions coordinated their attacks reassured him. D. Ant’s overwhelming strength, combined with the speed and venomous strikes of his flying minions, proved that his strategy was more than effective.
Within moments, the battle was over. The spider, having suffered multiple crippling attacks, could no longer stand. Its body twitched weakly before collapsing entirely. Ordis watched as his minions backed away, uninterested in consuming the corpse. Unlike regular creatures, dungeon-born minions didn’t need to feast on their prey—they relied on the dungeon’s mana for sustenance, and defeating enemies only recover some mana or magic.
As expected, the dungeon quickly claimed the remains of the fallen spider. Its lifeless body began to disintegrate, breaking apart into shimmering particles before being absorbed into the dungeon. Ordis knew what was happening—the system was analyzing the creature’s structure, processing its data so that he could summon his own version of the spider in the future.
It didn’t take long before a familiar notification appeared before him.
[Successfully analyzed the body of a spider. You can now summon a spider as a minion.]
“Oh? I can finally summon spiders… Ugh… I can’t wait.” Ordis grinned, his excitement bubbling up as he eagerly pulled up the status of his newest minion.
Name: Dungeon Spider
Level: 1
Rank: Lesser
Mana Cost: 10 Mana Reserve per summon
Lifespan: 30 Days (unless sustained by the dungeon)
Size: 40cm (including Legs)
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Strength: 15
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Speed: 8
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Defense: 14
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Magic: 10
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Intelligence: 12
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<h4>Abilities:</h4>
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Web Creation: Can produce and manipulate sticky silk to create traps or slow down enemies.
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Venomous Bite: Injects a mild paralyzing venom that weakens the target over time.
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Wall Climber: Can move easily across vertical surfaces and ceilings.
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Ambush Instinct: Gains a small speed boost when attacking from stealth.
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Ordis was thoroughly pleased with the Dungeon Spider''s status. Its summoning cost was higher than his other minions, but given its abilities and versatility, it was well worth the investment. Without hesitation, he decided to summon his first D. Spider, eager to see it in action.
To make room for his new minion, he sacrificed the level-one D. Mosquito by fusing it with his level-10 D. Mosquito. Unfortunately, there was no noticeable increase in stats or abilities, which Ordis found disappointing. However, it made sense—after all, the sacrificed mosquito had only served as a distraction and had barely contributed in combat.
With D. Spider now officially part of his forces, Ordis spent the rest of the day observing its hunting behavior. The spider moved with eerie silence, relying on its webbing and venom to subdue prey. Unlike his other minions, which mostly relied on direct attacks, this one had a more tactical approach, making it a valuable addition to his growing army.
At the same time, Ordis sent his other minions to scout and hunt different types of insects. He wanted to expand his catalog of summonable creatures. He focused on capturing various caterpillars and other small insects within the dungeon''s first floor, hoping they would provide useful evolutionary options in the future.
His mana regeneration of 55 minutes per point meant he could accumulate 26 mana per day, allowing him to maintain his growing army. It wasn''t much, but it was enough to sustain his dungeon''s expansion. As the day ended, Ordis realized something significant—it had been a full seven days since he had awakened as a dungeon. A whole week had passed, and despite the challenges and he was still at rank 2. He was happy to see his minion was growing well.