Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?
Chapter 386 - 280: Thief Head Covering the Big Family

Chapter 386: Chapter 280: Thief Head Covering the Big Family

Intruders, a term given a new meaning by the Sain Dungeon.

Now, when people in Bed City and its surroundings hear these three words, the first thing that comes to mind is colorful Spiritual Bodies, weapons that look extremely devious, and all kinds of headgear.

That’s right, headgear.

It seems that ever since the appearance of the "Mysterious Hooded Man", headgear has received massive attention within the invading and anti-invading groups.

Whether actively invading or lying in wait to fend off invaders, everyone will choose a headgear that suits them, in any style, be it exquisite, tattered, serious, or quirky. The most popular, of course, is the [Slave Scarf]—or the thief headgear.

As long as adventurers see an intruder wearing the thief headgear, they know it’s a sure thing!

Because those who wear this either are masters or newbies, and those not too strong are intimidated by headgear and dare not wear it carelessly.

Nowadays, headgear has become a sort of spiritual symbol. Sometimes, when adventurers have conflicts, if both sides possess thief headgear, just showing it can immediately resolve the grudge with a laugh.

Of course, the greatest function of headgear is to hide one’s identity. The true face of an intruder must never be revealed, absolutely never. Important things need to be said every day.

Daily, there are examples of intruders getting exposed due to their headgear being pulled off and then getting beaten up at home. The bloody reality makes people have to advocate for headgear safety.

So, the Sain Dungeon launched a thief headgear that absolutely won’t fall off, which became very popular.

However, as soon as they lose their disguise, they get found out and beaten up, reflecting the reputation of the intruders.

But why do so many people still like to engage in invasions?

Isn’t it because harvesting souls has become more convenient and they can exchange invasion rewards at the Soul-sucking Ghost’s altar for contract rewards?

Previously, souls earned could only be used for leveling up, but since the Lake Lienia area opened up, the uses for souls have suddenly increased.

Not only can you buy supplies from merchant Curry and rascal Shrimp Brother, or forge weapons and purchase basic forging stones from blacksmith Andre, but learning magic in some of the Magic Academy classrooms also requires souls, and some random events in the Underground Maze need souls too.

Therefore, after the Lake District opened up, more and more people became enthusiastic about invasions.

Gradually, the invaders got to know each other, and eventually formed a loose "Invasion Guild", occasionally taking paid commissions to invade those who were bounty targets.

Although the Invasion Guild is still in its formative stage and brewing, it already rivals notorious underground organizations like the Undead Association and the Thief Guild in reputation.

That’s why Bed City hasn’t launched any intruder series merchandise, as it would only invite criticism. The last batch of Soul-sucking Ghost statues, affected by this, did not sell well.

As a product of the grey area, the Invasion Guild’s existence was quickly discovered by the Light Eagle Group, after all, mercenaries are the best at gathering such information.

For the purpose of "hindering the Skyrim Strategy Group’s exploration progress", they placed an order.

Then, things evolved into the current situation.

"Why did you come back so soon? Still haven’t found the target?"

In the middle levels near the Casas Underground Tomb, Aston, the Logistics Captain of the Light Eagle Group, looked at the returning "I Don’t Like Rosemary" and asked.

According to different exploration progress, the Casas Underground Tomb is currently marked as upper, middle, and lower three levels. This doesn’t mean it only has three levels, it’s just a broad characterization.

Currently, they’re trying to clear the upper level, explore the middle, and develop the lower level, but in reality, every team that delves into the lower level quickly dies and returns, showing just how dangerous it is below.

By the way, they have no information on Elsa’s exploration status.

To speed up progress, the Light Eagle Group selected a dozen teams, each fully staffed with professional Dungeon Explorers, and additionally, scattered mercenaries entered the dungeon to try their luck. They currently have no war missions, so exploring dungeons is a good pastime.

After all, the expenses on Teleportation Crystals are reimbursed.

However, Aston was not at the forefront of the development; he took on a special task instead.

The dozen people who came down with him were all intruders!

Each one was repeatedly attempting invasions, hoping to find the Skyrim Strategy Group. This method is slow, but there is no better way, is there?

"Found them, couldn’t beat them, they’re too strong." I Don’t Like Rosemary shook his head and walked straight toward the exit of the dungeon.

"Where are you going?" Aston asked in confusion.

"I quit. No point in fighting a battle I can’t win. I’ll return the pay to you later." He waved his hand nonchalantly, signaling to a few other invaders.

"I’m quitting too, spent a whole day and still didn’t find them. Must be because the gods aren’t blessing me on this job."

"I’m out too, I’m out."

In the blink of an eye, several invaders left, leaving Aston dumbfounded. He couldn’t help but think: Do these people work so casually?

If he looked closely, he would notice that the leaving intruders were all experienced "veterans," while those staying were all greenhorns, unaware of what was coming next.

The veterans were also too lazy to give them hints, after all, everyone likes to watch a show.

"No sense of contract obligation, adventurers are just unprofessional."

Aston didn’t want to bother trying to keep them. In his view, hiring invaders was merely an auxiliary measure, truly winning the contest relied on solid progress—namely, the dungeon exploration.

According to Light Eagle Group’s intelligence, the public has only discovered the most prominent route next to the Tomb Room bonfire, which the Skyrim Strategy Group is also exploring, tentatively labeled as Route One.

This information is very favorable to them because they discovered Route Two, a route some distance from the Tomb Room bonfire, winding and twisting, but indeed leading to the lower levels.

They split the exploration team into two groups, exploring both routes simultaneously. Coupled with their numerical advantage, their exploration speed may not be slower than the Skyrim Strategy Group!

Heh, he couldn’t wait to see the looks on Skyrim Strategy Group’s faces when they present the intel on the unknown Route Two, it must be absolutely delicious!

"You all better work hard, don’t be like the bunch who just left with no contract spirit. I’ll increase your wages."

This naturally received cheers from the invaders, and Aston puffed out his chest. If nothing else, the Light Eagle Group had plenty of money.

[You have been invaded by ’I Like Eating Rosemary’!]

"Hmm?"

The smile on his face instantly disappeared. What was going on? How dared anyone have the guts to invade them!

[You are being invaded by the invader "Play Invasion for a Lifetime, Good or Not!"]

[You are being invaded by the invader "Invincible Bed Battle God!"]

In an instant, three Dark Spirits appeared before Aston in a flash, right in his face!

Aston sneered, drawing the iron hammer from his waist. He was going to give these invaders the most horrifying death, show them what cruelty really meant.

But what he failed to notice was when the three powerhouses appeared, all the people he had hired to assist with the invasion were frozen in place, not daring to move. Some even made a hurried escape to avoid the impending danger.

How strange, why was that?

"So you’re Aston?" The Invincible Bed Battle God pointed at Aston, drawing the reverse sword from his waist. The war ash attached to it was called [Dead Angle Strike].

"Prepare to eat shit." Play Invasion for a Lifetime, Good or Not licked the dagger in his hand, but his true signature moves were the Miracle known as [Original Force] and the Prayer called [Refusal].

"Ka-ka." I Like Eating Rosemary silently loaded two repeating crossbows, the various effects on his back glistening.

The thieves’ hoods of the three were glowing.

"I won’t be afraid of you little shits!"

Aston shouted, "All together!" He was the first to draw his weapon and smashed it down, the ground cracked layer by layer under his strike.

Why did the ground crack? Because he didn’t hit anyone at all.

"Heh, Dead Angle Strike!" The invader bent down, moving like a ghost. Aston hurriedly raised his weapon to block.

However, the invader suddenly appeared behind him, piercing through his kidney with one strike!

"Ah!"

Aston was shocked, what kind of strange combat skill was this, why did it strike him from an undefendable angle?

The next second, crossbow arrows rained down like a storm, he turned his weapon to block, but a smoke bomb exploded at his feet, and thick smoke immediately rose up.

Not good!

"Your ass is mine."

A lewd voice came from behind him, the Miracle [Original Force] exploded behind him, the powerful shockwave sent him flying.

"Oh no, I used too much force and accidentally pushed him out of the mist."

Aston fell to the ground in embarrassment, clutching his bleeding kidney as he glared at the onlookers, angrily shouting, "What are you doing, why aren’t you helping!"

"Bo-boss, it’s not that we don’t want to, but..." one stammered:

"Those who dare to use these strange nicknames must be strong, we can’t afford to mess with them!"

What kind of strange unspoken rule is this!

Aston nearly spat out blood, deeply regretting not bringing his Light Eagle Group brothers with him this time.

At this moment, the invaders cackled gleefully as they chased after him, the sense of oppression was overwhelming. He could only glare at the onlookers, grab his weapon, and run.

Various crossbow arrows continuously shot at him from behind. Even though he dodged with all his might, he couldn’t avoid getting hit. Sometimes when he got hit, he felt sleepy, sometimes he bled profusely, and other times he experienced additional effects like burning, paralysis, or freezing.

He finally managed a desperate counterattack and killed one invader, but then—

[You are being invaded...]

A new invader immediately appeared.

He couldn’t imagine how many invaders were queuing up to stab his kidney, and they were all as powerful as elite adventurers!

Seeing the endless stream of invaders, Aston felt a deeper despair than when Master Kent fell into dementia.

Did I desecrate the gods today, why are all the invaders coming to me?

No, in fact, not all the invaders came to him.

All day today, anyone active in the Casas Underground Tomb reported this: the frequency of invasions had greatly increased.

But many invaders just took a look and left, without fighting at all, which was very strange.

Because they all went to attack the Light Eagle Group, the mercenaries were unprecedentedly targeted.

Even though their specialty was slaying, for some reason, they felt like the challengers when facing the invaders.

The invaders’ skills and combat abilities were even better than these mercenaries!? What a joke, why had their proud mercenary profession become inferior to the invaders!

And why were these guys targeting us!

Blame it on them for offending the adventurers. After all, the most notable feature of adventurers is that they group together for warmth, even the notorious invaders.

The first Guangzhou... no, the first Sain Unlimited Invasion Competition started, and the victims were all mercenaries.

Under the torture of the Dark Spirit General, the exploration speed of the Light Eagle Group was greatly reduced, progress was repeatedly delayed, and the costs of medical fees and other expenses increased significantly.

When the tortured mercenaries became familiar with the invaders’ routines and began to effectively counter them, gradually gaining the upper hand...

The deadline for the competition was reached.

Although it was originally set that the one who defeated the boss first would win, that took too long, so another condition was added.

The one who explored the deepest before the designated date would win!

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