Isekai Grimoire System

Chapter III: The Cursed Cave Dungeon (III)

"I think that's a good idea, do you guys agree?"

“Mmm…of course, why not?”

There was no objection from the party members, and everyone agreed. From the beginning, Archie was just a spectator in the back, with Layla casting support spells, while the other three adventurers were in the front row, slaying monsters.

Unlike the three adventurers, who wore complete equipment such as armor and weapons, Archie and Layla only wore makeshift equipment. They didn't have any prior preparations, so they used equipment that could be bought in Craydon city.

"I have a suggestion," Kane chimed in. "In order to save time, it is better for the three of you to proceed to the left side first, let me and the kid unlock the secret room on the right side."

"That's right, it's possible that there are other parties that can precede us, right?"

“Mmm…after all the monsters int the early stage are only blue-level, Kane alone is enough, right?”

Without Layla's or Archie's approval involved, the three adventurers suddenly made up their minds. Layla still showed a bit of disapproval, but the three adventurers were so good at persuading her that she agreed.

The current dungeon has a natural state, like a cave. The monsters in it are blue-level and above. Kane seemed to be fine with scorching the monsters. He took advantage of his class skills to attack.

“[Hiding],” Kane's figure disappeared and merged with the surrounding rocks and soil composition. Slowly, he moved his foot closer to a goblin and struck its nape, “[Stab].”

Archie and Kane continued exploring. While they were alone, Archie decided to ask, "I didn't read any information about a secret room over here."

"Relax, I'm a purplecaste, I've explored this dungeon several times and know the secrets in it," explained Kane casually. "Did you see that?"

They arrived at an intersection. Four goblins spawn in a dead-end track.

“In dungeons, there are many mysteries and secrets, as well as rewards. Well, information like that is scattered in dungeons. For someone who has done frequent exploration, their eyes will get used to it," explained Kane again.

“[Hiding].” Same skill, Kane approaches the goblin horde and throws a rock towards the other side of their path with his skill, “[Throwing Stone].”

The goblins who heard the sound turned their attention and approached the intersection.

As the goblins walked past, Kane launched his attacks, still enveloped in [Hiding] skill.

“[Stab],” The first skill killed the backmost goblin, then he threw his two daggers, “[Throwing Knife],” which also immediately scorched the next two goblins.

“[Back Sliding], [Stab],” Kane muttered as he finished off the last goblin.

"You can get out, kid," he continued to Archie.

Archie observed a Thief class’ moves, analyzed them, and judged whether he should learn the skills, but he couldn't decide that right away. Considering the limited skills one could have, it was better to think deeper.

“What I just did was carry out a killing order, that is, kill monsters in succession. The order can go through many things, such as monster grade, type, formation and so on," explained Kane.

They were nearing the end of the path, where there was only a wall of dirt and rocks.

It's worth mentioning a secret passage; as Kane was arranging the surrounding rocks, a gap appeared in the side of the wall and revealed another path.

“This is an empty room, right?”

"Yeah, at first I also thought like that," Kane replied spitefully.

Archie walked through the gap and had to tilt his body to get inside. Not much different from the dead-end path, only a tiny room that practically has nothing.

“This is a bait room, when someone goes inside and their partner closes the gap of this secret path, dozens of monsters will spawn around you, then this secret passage will trigger the mechanism and increase the spawn rate of monsters randomly throughout the dungeon.”

While explaining plainly, Kane was still squatting by the rocks outside the secret room. He was still playing with the rocks like when he opened the secret passage.

"So, good luck trying to survive, brat," Kane said with a satisfied grin.

For the second time, the ground shook, and the secret gap closed again—leaving Archie alone in it.

No need to wait long, one by one, spawn monsters appear and surround Archie.

“You idiot, I couldn't believe you were so easily fooled…um…what's your name again? Ah~ its pointless.” Kane chuckled and walked away.

As an experienced Thief, Kane already has a lot of knowledge about the dungeon they are exploring. One day, he and his comrades stumbled across the previously empty room, and thanks to that, they triggered the dungeon mechanism and increased the number of spawn monsters.

At that time, he and his comrades managed to survive and never again repeat the same mistake of luring the secret room. In a particular case, this time, they deliberately provoked the room to separate and lock up Archie. Their target from the start was—Layla.

“Hahaha, I can't wait to flirt around with that girl. Even after we played with her, I could make her rare class to our advantage. At least I can guarantee my Redcaste grade,” Kane muttered.

When he returned and tried to catch up with his comrades, the path that had been relatively quiet without many monsters spawns now had several spawn creatures blocking his way back.

“Ah~ this is troublesome, [Hiding].”

One of the Thief’s class's skills, [Hiding], could hide the person's presence from the surrounding monsters, but this skill wouldn’t be practical when used around high-level monsters.

Not only in that area, monster spawns are increasing, but also in the path that Kane's other comrades are currently traversing. Layla immediately felt the strangeness, but Daniel was already guarding her against the back.

"Don't worry, I'll watch over your back," Daniel said.

Cody, who was in the forefront, smiled when he heard Daniel's words as if welcoming the success of their plan. Thanks to their partner's greed, the two of them had already been caught in the same trap before, but it was profitable now. Because they already knew the safe areas in the dungeon to hide in and the shortest way out.