Since receiving the exploration notes from the guild adventurers and church members, Archie had read every word written. Even up to this point, he kept repeating his reading, ensuring everything was.
This is his second dungeon—different from the previous Cursed Cave—Labyrinth of the Artic Burrows has a different terrain. Both are similar caves-like domains, but this time is in the form of a burrow that protrudes underground, almost like a mining site.
After entering the dungeon’s gate, Archie's party was greeted by the incredible sight of a large hole ahead of them. They needed to descend slippery and steep roads to continue their journey, and just by now, they had finished up the first phase.
They could still investigate the dungeons if they wanted, but according to the pocketbook, in the first ro
"Was this part of your plans, Archie?" Lucius entered into aware mode and started realising their leader’s plans earlier."Perhaps… I'm not sure either, but yeah," Archie replied, slightly doubting what he had just said. "I just wanted to try and see what would happen since you all said you saw the same thing, so—"It’s possible the monsters inside would chase them after damaging the nest—or maybe some kind of secret boss would appear—and even if it was true—no one would think there were a total of four mini-bosses breaking through the passage right now.Standing with two legs and clenched hands like humans—even though their upper bodies are clearly as furry wolves, these four mini-bosses have their own agile and unique movements. An experience will be gained when someone makes an effort, and knowledge will develop as the information flows—which can be obtained from various things—including dungeon conquest.Aiming for the magician was a fatal knowledge that must come first when facing a challenging foe. Usually, the magicians will be placed at the back of the line, not without a clear reason, but in order to protect them from enemy attacks while carrying out the required magic or support skills.Archie's party formed the same, namely putting Layla behind and trying to hold Luca, Gimmond, and Archie on the front lines. Meanwhile, Lucius helps repay DMG and debuffs from a distance—a higher position than them.With Lucius' [Grapple Arrow], he could freely move to the other side. The circular shape of the room has cracks and prIsekai Grimoire System Ch. VIII: Four Mini-bosses (II)
“Uuhh…it's the same as when we performed the [Trigram] ritual on him. The blazing natural mana gathered from the empty air.” Gimmond managed to hold Luca's immobilized body so the wind currents wouldn't push it, and behind the two men was Layla, who also received protection."Almost the same, but it looks like Archie can control it better now."From behind, Lucius's foothold was safer than the rest of his party. Even so, he still had to maintain his balance not to slip and fall because his task was still not finished.From the Vision’s perspective, the status of all the monsters gathered before them. Mixing blue, purple, and reddish aura into one because so many monsters appear.Facing a crucial momentous moment, Archie's party mates had to cast
“Eh. This is to much damage. I think our leader is indeed a bit exaggerated.”"Sorry. I got carried away,” Archie muttered over the words of his party mates.The room's atmosphere, which was previously beautifully pleasing to the eye, turned into a room with a pool of water and a large hole that exposed a layer of soil behind the thick ice walls.The word of complaint came from Gimmond's mouth, still collecting all the drop items lying around after the scene was over.As a reward for defeating all four mini-bosses simultaneously, besides the regular item drops scattered around, there are two treasure chests, each with the same colour and pattern as the werewolf mini-bosses.“Archie, look at this. We go
The conquest this time may be beyond Archie's expectations and estimates because it takes longer and is more complicated, even though that was also the result of his decision to do more exploration."It can't be helped, in this pocketbook, such things aren’t written all of a sudden, right? Besides, after this, Luca can give a detailed report to the guild or church about our conquest,” said Archie.They were lucky enough that Krakal didn't issue a distress call, so they had enough time until late to finish The Labyrinth of the Artic Burrows dungeon. That means there has been no movement from church delegates.“None of us complained. It's just that this guy….” Lucius took a deep breath and looked ahead, “He was the most lively in the dungeon, and now he's the one commenting the mos
"We haven't entered the city before, is what we see reasonable?""I don’t think so."The atmosphere of Winterbreeze could be seen getting busier, what makes it weird is the crowd points are uneven and only piled up in one place, which should be their heading."Do you have an explanation, guard?" Lucius approached the guard who had just closed the gate."Recently, our transmitter devices have been having problems. We can't use the teleport feature to another city, but we still can receive teleportation from other places."“That recently…how long ago, to be precise?” They came around noon without going through the regular transmitter, and the reception signal wasn’t a problem then.<
“What happened to you, Young Master Archie? On three occasions we meet, you look lethargic and weak, and every time that happens, you seem about to force something," continued the person.Archie could indeed feel someone approaching from a distance, but he didn't see that it was someone they knew. “Oh? You?" After lifting his head to look at the person who greeted him, Archie still couldn't name the person. "I'm sorry, I don't know your name. However, I am so grateful for your contributions to us beforehand.”"Ha ha ha. My goodness, Young Master Archie. We couldn't even do anything back then,” that person chuckled as if forcing the regret not to show on the face, “in the end, we only became a burden to Alian Village.”"Archie said that with his feeling, Jenny." Layla stood in plac
The transmitter repair progress has yet to show significant improvement, or at least they have to know what caused the occurred problem.After confirming the crux of the matter, Gimmond and the employee replied that there was an imbalance in the transmission signal, but somehow, the reception signal had no effect.A while ago, an adventurer had just teleported into the city of Winterbreeze, exiting the transmitter-receiver as usual. This indicates that transmission and possibly receiving features aren’t disrupted in other towns, confirming whether the disturbance only occurs in Winterbreeze.“Other than the odd transmission signal stability, everything seems fine, and the imperial should have received your signal of assistance, right? Are their responses always this slow?”
Archie awoke to a peculiar and unfamiliar dream, disorientated by the commotion outside. Looking around, he struggled to grasp his surroundings and the situation at hand.Gradually, he realised he was lying on a bed of soft grass, when suddenly a loud noise shattered the silence. It was the voices of the people who had just emerged victorious against three raging demons.He gingerly touched his temple, feeling the tender wound. While he couldn't recall much from the dream, he sensed it had been unnervingly vivid and had left him anxious.Getting up, Archie surveyed his surroundings, taking in the warriors' smiling faces and cheerful chatter. They wore expressions of fulfilment after their triumph over the demons. Archie was relieved to still be alive but overwhelmed by the reality of the situation.
As the group entered the city, they saw that chaos had already begun to unfold. Buildings were on fire, people were screaming and running for their lives, and there were strange creatures roaming the streets. Akhem and Harlequin seemed pleased with the destruction they had caused, but Archie felt a pit in his stomach."What have you done?" he asked, looking at them with horror."We have done what needed to be done," replied Harlequin. "We are bringing change to this world, and sometimes that requires sacrifice."Archie shook his head, unable to comprehend the cruelty of their actions. "This isn't change, it's destruction. Innocent people are dying because of your actions."Akhem chuckled. "Innocent? There is no such thing as innocence in this world. Everyone is guilty of
As the group made their way through the desert, Archie couldn't shake the feeling that something was off about the situation. The sandstorm had died down, but the air was still thick with dust and it was difficult to see more than a few feet in front of them. Akhem and Harlequin led the way, with Archie following closely behind.Suddenly, Akhem stopped in his tracks, causing Harlequin to bump into him from behind. Archie almost ran into Harlequin as well, but managed to stop just in time. "What's going on?" he asked, confused.Akhem turned to face them, his eyes scanning the horizon. "We're being followed," he said in a low voice."Followed? By who?" asked Harlequin, also looking around."I don't know yet. But we need to keep moving and be cautious," replied Akhem.
Harlequin and Akhem exchanged glances before turning back to Archie, who was still trying to process the information. "We don't expect you to make a decision right now," said Harlequin. "We understand that this is a lot to take in. But we hope that you'll consider it and join us in our cause."Archie remained silent, unsure of what to say. He had always thought of himself as an ordinary person, not someone with the power to change the world. The idea of possessing a grimoire and using it to achieve such a goal was overwhelming.After a few moments of contemplation, Archie spoke up. "I need some time to think about this. It's a big decision, and I can't just jump into it without knowing all the facts.""Of course," said Akhem. "Take all the time you need. But keep in mind that the longer we wait, the more difficult i
As they walked through the crowded streets, Archie couldn't help but notice the fear and anxiety on people's faces. He wondered if it was related to the strange occurrences happening lately.They arrived at the town square, where a large stage had been set up. A man in a white suit was standing on it, addressing the crowd."People of Krakal, I come to you with a message of hope. For too long, we have suffered under the rule of corrupt leaders who care only for their own interests. But I promise you, things are about to change."The man's words were met with mixed reactions from the crowd. Some cheered, while others remained skeptical.Akhem turned to Archie and Harlequin. "That man is dangerous. He's using the people's fear and frustration to gain power."<
As Archie continued to train with Harlequin and Akhem, he began to notice their growing obsession with the idea of changing the world. At first, he didn't think much of it, but as their training progressed, he couldn't ignore the darker undertones in their conversations.One day, while they were resting after a training session, Archie brought up his concerns to Harlequin and Akhem."Guys, I have to be honest with you. I'm not sure I'm comfortable with this idea of changing the world. What if we cause more harm than good?" Archie asked.Harlequin and Akhem exchanged a quick glance before turning back to Archie."Archie, we understand your concern, but the world as it is now is flawed. We have the power to change that, to make it a better place for everyone. Don't you wan
The world was in turmoil. Wars ravaged the lands, famine and disease were rampant, and natural disasters were becoming more frequent. In the midst of all this chaos, two individuals emerged with a grand plan to change the world. Their names were Akhem and Harlequin, and they were the leaders of a secretive organization known as The Clowns.Akhem and Harlequin believed that the world was in dire need of a massive transformation, and they knew just the way to achieve it. They had discovered a powerful artifact called The Tree of Elders, which they believed held the key to their grand plan.According to legend, The Tree of Elders was a sentient tree that had existed since the beginning of time. It was said to possess unimaginable power and wisdom, and those who were worthy could gain its favor and wield its power.Akhe
“Like I said before, we just need to buy time until the time limit for summoning these demons runs out.”"How long?""I don't know. It could be days, or even months.”"That's crazy. We can't possibly last that long,” Dannais was frustrated to hear that.Naturally, even though Archie only exaggerated a little, it doesn't mean that the potential for it to happen doesn't exist at all. If the demons existed and survived by absorbing things from this world, then they wouldn't be able to continue to defend against it and the humans would definitely be wiped out in a few days.“I'm just exaggerating. Since I fought them first, they haven't gotten stronger or weakened, it seems my thinking in that direct
The situation at the church had not been much different since Archie had left it some time ago. The bandits and guards were still squabbling and attacking each other while occasionally cooperating when the demons attacked them. Even so, it didn't seem like it would make their fortunes any better.Archie still has a somewhat blurry look in his eyes, the effect of a ritual that somehow he could do. He thought, it seemed that indeed the holy power was intertwined with each other, or, Elashaa Whitehall's body which was empty of holy power, still had traces of being able to receive the holy power from the Grimoire of the Light.Occasionally, and not infrequently, earthquakes still occur wherever they are. Everyone just thought they were facing a natural disaster, but no one would know that this was one of The Clowns' plans.