Chapter 12

The dim tunnel was filled with a nauseating smell, and the giant spider's green blood dripped along its own giant web.

Arachno, like its spider relatives, in the mouths of most illiterate adventurers, only deserves the unified name of "Giant Spider Monster."

Only those who truly understand them know that this is a special giant spider that can weave poisonous giant webs.

The thick spider web was incredibly eye-catching, and weak monsters would avoid it from afar.

But there were always monsters that relied on their strong bodies and powerful strength, and never took spider webs seriously.

Arachno's prey happened to be these guys.

However, today, it obviously fell.

A giant axe was embedded squarely in the center of the spider monster's head, smashing it to pieces.

Huff—puff—

The bull-headed monster panted and lifted the axe, shaking it slightly to shake off most of the sticky blood foam.

On its 4.5-meter-tall sturdy body, the knotted muscles rose and fell under the fur with its breathing. This was an individual that was exceptionally strong even among Minotaurs.

Under its violent attack, the hunter became the prey.

But it wasn't unscathed either.

The toxin from the left arm that touched the spider web spread along the blood vessels, and LV5 poison resistance only allowed it not to continue spreading.

Losing an arm in a short period of time would inevitably make its survival in the dungeon difficult.

Fortunately, this problem wouldn't bother it for long.

A pure black dagger protruded from the shadows, lightly turning around the Minotaur's thick neck, and its throat was easily cut like tofu.

Watching the Minotaur lying on the ground and only able to twitch, Night Owl walked out of the darkness and complained to the other three who had just arrived:

"At least a level 40 Minotaur. This thing could be used as a treasure chest guard on the eighth floor. If it hadn't been in a bad state, I would have had to spend a lot of effort."

"I always feel that if we keep wandering like this, we will eventually run into a really troublesome guy."

"Nova, about how far is it?"

Nova touched the guidance crystal in his hand: "Soon, the amplitude of the direction change is getting larger and larger, which means it's very close."

"Gal, help me break open its abdomen."

Ivan pointed to the spider's corpse and ordered his teammate.

"Why? The body fluids of giant spider monsters are all so smelly..."

Gal looked reluctant, but still took out a dissection knife and cut open the spider's stomach.

Sure enough, a fishy smell hit his face, and he hurriedly fanned his hands and retreated two steps.

Ivan, however, rushed over with glowing eyes, not caring about the stench, and reached out to take out an organ from inside.

"It really is Arachno. This poison sac is the best material for setting up the poison cloud ritual!"

Watching Ivan take out an exquisite box and carefully collect the foul-smelling poison sac, Nova commanded everyone to continue moving forward.

He had a premonition that they would see the target in at most three more caves.

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In fact, after passing through another cave with sporadic Fire Mosquitoes, they arrived at their destination.

Outside the mushroom garden, the four looked at the scene before them in disbelief—a group of Puji, actually occupying a territory in the deep level!?

No, it should be said, how could there be Puji in the deep level?

It is true that there are monsters of all levels in the deep level, but that doesn't include Puji, which have no ability to survive...

Not to mention anything else, wouldn't those Fire Mosquitoes next door treat them as a buffet all day long?

Gal opened his mouth, and it took a long time before he muttered: "If it's here, I think I understand a little why that young lady is still alive..."

"One is coming over."

A Puji walked toward them with its short legs.

Ivan then remembered to use a detection spell to get to the bottom of it.

"It really is LV1... Hmm? Skills? There are..."

And someone reacted faster than him. As the Puji walked over, Night Owl's figure disappeared.

[Shadow Shuttle LV9]

As an experienced adventurer, she wouldn't be disturbed by the seemingly harmless scene in front of her. She used her full strength as soon as she made a move.

She appeared behind the Puji in an instant and slashed down with a black blade—

Boom—

"Night Owl! Be... care... ful..."

Ivan's reminder came late.

Fortunately, it was just a small explosion and couldn't really hurt Night Owl.

However, she, who retreated from the smoke, was covered in dust and stared at Ivan, almost asking directly.

"Haha... sorry, it's too rare, I was distracted..."

"I've never heard of walking mushrooms that explode, and the others don't look like ordinary walking mushrooms either."

Nova pointed to the few mushroom cannons over there and changed the subject in time.

Ivan cast another detection spell: "Those few can launch magic cannon attacks. The power is not great, and it seems their aggressiveness is not high?"

Indeed, their group had already taken the initiative to kill one that exploded, and the other Puji still had no reaction, neither attacking nor fleeing.

Very strange.

"Should we clear them all out?"

Night Owl asked, but her body was directly ready to move. She had lost face just now and was still holding back her anger.

However, she was pressed down by Nova beside her.

"Wait, the Duke's daughter is still inside. I don't know what will happen if we cause chaos.

Anyway, the threat is not great and they don't attack actively. Let's go in directly.

Stay vigilant at all times."

The last sentence was to the half-dragon. He had to protect his teammates well during sudden attacks.

[Damage Substitution LV7]

[Shield Domain LV8]

[Group Defense Boost LV8]

The half-dragon cast several protection skills in a row.

"Alright, let's go in."

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As early as when the few entered the passage connecting to the Fire Mosquito lair, Lin Jun perceived them through the mushrooms in the passage.

Archmage Ivan didn't discover Lin Jun, who was secretly monitoring the entire mushroom garden, and their conversation was heard by Lin Jun without missing a word.

However,

He couldn't understand it...

As expected, the language spoken in the other world is definitely not Earth's language, right?

Communicating with Inanna through the fungal network is actually a spiritual local area network, transmitting thoughts rather than language, so naturally there is no language barrier.

Now that he has encountered people who really speak the other world's language, he really can't understand it...

Although he couldn't understand it, he hadn't seen humans in all these years here, and now he encountered a group that looked like they were coming for the mushroom garden.

Nine times out of ten, the target is Inanna.

He just doesn't know if they are coming to kill her or save her.

Inanna has a [Tracking Mark] on her. No matter how he thinks about it, it should be from her Duke father.

So this group of people is likely here to save her.

In fact, even if they weren't, Lin Jun doesn't have any good way now.

It's not that he isn't willing to protect the little follower he picked up, but he only has 40 combat Puji and 100 logistics Puji on hand now.

And he also looked at these four people opposite. The lowest is LV52, and the highest is LV58.

Each one is higher level than the Earth Worm, and there is a pile of high-level skills with reasonable combinations on the panel.

This lineup is one he has no chance of winning even if he opens his trump card, the strongest Puji.

As for running?

Others are looking for the door after precise positioning. Where can he take her to run?

Looking at the pink Puji who is still practicing magic foolishly in the garden, Lin Jun feels he should remind her.

"Inanna."

"What's the matter, Boss?"

"Your family sent someone to pick you up, probably..."

"My family? Probably?"

"It could also be to slaughter you..."

"..."

(End of chapter)