Lily's Observatory

After clearing the first S-Rank Dungeon, we returned to the surface through the return magic circle. Making sure not to block the dungeon entrance, I moved a short distance away and was about to head over to my local support staff member, Oliver. Just then... My phone began to ring. The name displayed on the screen was Guildmaster Ogawa. At that moment, I suddenly remembered. The recruitment offer... and the fact that, at least officially, I had agreed to transfer to America during my meeting with the members of the〈 Thirteen Warriors 〉. My objective was to change the current state of affairs, where people conveniently used the phrase " survival of the fittest " to justify trampling on the rights and dignity of others. ...Though, to be honest, most of my focus was still on conquering dungeons. That was precisely why I had accepted the transfer in name only. However, I had completely forgotten to inform the Guild Director and our ally, Russia, about it. I'd gotten too abso...

The following day, we finally challenged our first C-Rank dungeon. We chose the 10-floored dungeon first, as it was considered the easiest among the C-Rank dungeons. Naturally, we planned to clear it over two days with one overnight stay. About 30 minutes' run from Bartlan lay a stone platform resembling ancient ruins in a hilly area. At its center was a staircase leading underground. After checking our equipment, we descended. We had the guidebook's information, and both Sphenia and Mariane had already experienced C-Rank dungeons before, so none of us felt particularly anxious. As we advanced through the stone corridors, the first monsters to appear were Possessed Goblins . They were goblins wearing masks, but they moved with violent, beast-like ferocity and launched savage attacks. Thanks to Rani's【Jinx】, nearly 20 of them appeared at once. Still, with Rani's and Mariane's exceptional mobility, none of the goblins ever reached our rear line. And of course, any th...

After defeating 200 Minotaurs and checking and updating the current status of my familiars, I pushed open the massive door to the boss chamber and stepped inside. The moment I reached the center of the room, 11 spheres of light descended from above. One of them shone far brighter than the others, and from the darkness emerged 10 Minotaurs, followed by a monster standing roughly 10 meters tall, its muscular frame carrying a battle axe larger than itself. “Its name is King Minotaur... About twice the size of a normal Minotaur. It's on the same scale as Argos and Hecatoncheir... but in reality, it just has higher attributes and skill levels.” Holding the《 Fly King's Soul Harvest 》in a reverse grip, I slowly walked toward it. As usual, I could leave the subordinate Minotaurs to Samael and the others. BMOOOOOOO! Its deafening roar carried the power of【Sovereign Aura】. An overwhelming pressure, as though the air itself had been compressed, slammed into my entire body, making my f...

“It was a Rare Boss that isn't even listed in Bartlan's guidebooks… But honestly, Soushi-san, your rate of encountering rare cases is unbelievable. To get them on both Boss floors...” Mariane stood there in stunned silence until Rani gave her shoulder a playful pat. “The fun's only just starting, so this isn't the time to be surprised!” “The fun...? You mean the skills?” “Exactly! I'm sure we'll get some great ones. It was a Rare Boss, after all!” After waiting for a while, I felt the familiar sensation of new skills settling into me. The new skill I obtained was【Diamond Body】. It was an advanced version of【Steel Body】that further increased my defense. Apparently, someone out there really wanted me to keep acting as the girls' shield. Freynil gained【True Holy Magic】, an advanced version of【Holy Magic】. For now, she'd learned a spell called « Ascension », which returned (exorcised) all undead within its area of effect to the heavens. Rani acquired【Crucibl...

After instantly eliminating the arrogant fools who had overestimated themselves, I resumed clearing the dungeon. Leading Samael, the others, and the Bloody Soldiers, I advanced across the field. Then, accompanied by earth-shaking tremors, a gigantic bull-headed beast carrying an enormous battle axe appeared ahead of us. I checked its status with【Discernment】. “Its name is Minotaur... a close combat monster that excels at wielding an axe. Other than that, there's nothing particularly noteworthy about it.” As the Minotaur charged toward me with an enraged snort, I gripped the《 Fly King's Soul Harvest 》in a reverse grip and strode forward without hesitation. BMOOOOOOO! The battle axe was effortlessly raised overhead before being swung down with tremendous force. A thunderous crash echoed through the area, kicking up a cloud of dust as a long, deep fissure split the earth. I leapt over the attack. Using【Air Step】to create a foothold, I crouched deeply in midair to accelerate, then ...

The following morning, we began with our usual early morning training. The location was the Guild's training grounds, and despite it still being before dawn, there were already 5 men and women practicing sword swings and other drills. As expected of a Guild with so many C-Rank adventurers and above. As always, we worked on improving our fundamental physical abilities. We sprinted and performed repetitive exercises while wearing Dark Metal weights, then paired up to catch randomly thrown Dark Metal balls. I could tell the other adventurers kept glancing our way. To an outside observer, what we were doing probably looked rather unusual. Naturally, since this was Mariane's first experience with〈 Saul's Guidance 〉, we had her participate as well. “I see... So you've broken down each skill into its individual components and devised training specifically suited to each one. When you think about it, it sounds obvious enough, but realizing it and actually putting it into practi...

Using【 Void Magic 】, I summoned Samael and the others from the Troll Dungeon and began conquering America's S Rank Dungeon. The moment I stepped through the black oval entrance, my surroundings changed completely. A vast expanse of barren earth stretched endlessly before me, with rugged rocky mountains rising one after another. “I'm looking forward to seeing what kind of monsters I'll run into... but it seems we have visitors before that.” When I turned around, a group of rough looking Hunters was staring directly at me, approaching with unwavering steps. Their demeanor and the killing intent in their eyes made it obvious that I was their target, but just in case, I waited to see what they would do. The moment the leader stepped close within about 10 meters , I sensed a surge of mana overhead. I looked up, and in the very next instant, a flash of lightning filled my vision. 【Lightning Magic】... « Lightning Strike » A direct hit. However, thanks to【 Spellbane 】, the damage w...

“My, my, that was truly an impressive display. I was deeply moved. According to the adventurers traveling with us, that monster just now was apparently B-Rank. To defeat such a creature in a single blow... you must surely be a party of some renown. … Would you do me the honor of telling me your name?” The man who stepped down from the wagon was short but sturdily built, with the neat appearance of a well dressed merchant. He looked to be in his late-40s. His smile was warm, but there was unmistakable shrewdness in his eyes. From my previous life's experience, he reminded me of a sharp witted independent buyer. As we hesitated over how to respond, the man suddenly realized something and gave an apologetic smile. “Ah, forgive my manners. My name is Toronto. I conduct a modest amount of business in several towns centered around the Royal Capital. … As a merchant, I simply couldn't overlook either the skill you displayed in defeating that monster or the remarkable ability to store ...

Leaving the Salamander behind, now headless and with the flames across its body extinguished, I headed toward the fallen female adventurer. She was already back on her feet, though barely, using her naginata as a walking stick. She had neatly trimmed long gray hair and wore an elaborately designed forehead protector across her brow, giving her the air of a female warrior. She looked to be just under 20-years old. She must normally have had a dignified expression, but exhaustion was evident on her face now. “Fray, please heal her for me.” When the others caught up, I asked Freynil to treat her injuries. I was slightly surprised when the warrior woman replied with, “ My deepest gratitude… ”. (E/N: She talks like a samurai, degozaru-style but it's difficult to notice or translate to English so please keep in mind.) “We're the party〈 Saul's Guidance 〉. Sorry about this, but we judged the situation to be too dangerous, so we took it upon ourselves to subjugate that monster. I h...