Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?
Chapter 277 - 216: The Beginning of the New Version

Chapter 277: Chapter 216: The Beginning of the New Version

Luminous Stone Dragon Smag didn’t return to its lair, no one knows where it ran off to.

Otherwise, with its nose being shot by an odorous bomb, it would have pursued adventurers tirelessly.

It’s probably better not to encounter it for the time being; who knows if it holds a grudge.

Thanks to this, Gapar and Leon were able to reach the Luminous Stone Dragon’s nest smoothly without even drawing their swords.

But at this moment, something strange happened. There was no purple light point inside the nest, and no Phosphorite Key!

There were just several scattered pieces of white light. Upon picking them up, it turned out to be Forging Stones and such.

For the current adventurers, these things were no different from garbage residue on the side of the road, because no one knew how to use them.

The Hunting Manual states that these stones could improve the quality of weapons through the hands of a Blacksmith, but to this day, adventurers have scoured blacksmith shops and haven’t found anyone who knows how to enhance weapons with Forging Stones; maybe the question is, how should the blacksmith incorporate Forging Stones into the weapons?

Some have tried to make weapons with Forging Stones, but all failed without exception—the techniques used by those Forgers couldn’t even change the shape of the stones.

So, in the eyes of adventurers, Forging Stones became slightly better tools than garbage residue and turds, just because at least they can be used to hit people due to their hardness.

What method would actually allow use of Forging Stones?

Could it be that Sain Dungeon will reveal a series of related forging techniques?

"Why isn’t there a Phosphorite Key?" Gapar was perplexed, could it be that after the previous key was taken, it would no longer appear?

That doesn’t make sense either. A Phosphorite Key can only memorize five people, what about the rest; could there be other keys hidden elsewhere?

He felt somewhat embarrassed. He had staunchly assured that one could find the key tool needed to enter the Magic Academy here, only to arrive and find nothing—extremely awkward.

Leon didn’t mind, and even felt that the current situation was normal.

Why would it feel normal? Because he believed that the exploration journey in Sain Dungeon couldn’t possibly be smooth sailing; when your adventure goes well, it often means you’ve unwittingly fallen into a trap.

However...

He looked towards the Teleportation Gate behind Dragon Nest Hill, thinking to himself: Although Lake Lienia can be accessed through Sain Dungeon, can this place really be considered part of Sain Dungeon?

After all, the scenery outside that Teleportation Gate is drastically different from that of Bed City, recalling the things many people prefer not to think about.

"Maybe you guys should use this key first, it can still let one more person in." Gapar offered his Phosphorite Key.

Leon shook his head, decisively refusing the Sword Saint’s kind offer. This key belonged not only to the Sword Saint but also to the Magic Professor and Roger—how could he take it?

Besides, him going alone to the Magic Academy wouldn’t be significant; it’s better to look for a new key together with everyone.

"Alright then." Gapar smiled, "When I return, I’ll personally take you to find the key."

Actually, Gapar’s reason for going out was simple: just to replenish some food. He didn’t enjoy filling his stomachs with Physical Potions.

Moreover, now with Lake Lienia apparently showing characteristics of unlimited time and unlimited people, having sufficient food was even more crucial.

Though the jerkies sold by Curry are cheap and filling...

For adventurers, food is paramount; after a hard day of battling monsters, returning to Academy Gate Town to munch on hard jerkies and then trying to digest an unwieldy Roya Fruit feels like a lifetime ordeal.

Life and the future can instantly turn dark.

Gapar maintained ample and disciplined control over his diet, requiring meat, meat, and more meat, occasionally complemented by some vegetables to soothe the throat.

As for "going out to find some gear and then continue exploring the Dungeon," it was just his lie; with his status and position, no one would doubt him leaving the Dungeon just to satisfy his culinary desires, just as no one doubts the truth behind celebrities pausing their performances due to ill health only to go home and have twins.

"Leon, take care."

With a simple reminder to his disciple, Gapar walked into the Teleportation Gate, followed by Turci and others, each with things to handle.

Watching as half of Gapar’s body entered the Teleportation Gate, not only Leon but also the members of the Strategy Group standing behind him were all holding back their laughter, collectively stepping back to give space.

The Sword Saint walked into the Teleportation Gate, but everyone believed he would soon return.

Indeed, Roger at the end of the team hadn’t even stepped into the Teleportation Gate when he suddenly bumped his head into someone, and kept stepping back.

"Who, who is it?" Roger touched his forehead and called out, but lifting his head, he saw an unusual scene.

Gapar, who had already previously walked out, came back?

Wait a minute, wait a minute, wasn’t it said that each person can enter the Dungeon only once a day? How did he come in again?

Is it here that in addition to no limits on time and number of people, there are also no limits on the number of entries?

No, that’s not right.

He shook his head; right now, what he should be concerned about is what the Sword Saint came back for.