Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?
Chapter 476 - 330: Give Me Your Ear!

Chapter 476: Chapter 330: Give Me Your Ear!

"Fingerley?"

Leon stared at the dark blue spiritual body Fingerley before him, completely dumbfounded.

He had just received a warning that read, "Invaded by Dark Moon Sword ’Fingerley’!"

Initially, he thought it was just a namesake, but it turned out to be the real person!

By the way, what is Dark Moon Sword? There had never been a dark blue spiritual body before... wait, I get it, it’s a new oath.

"Where did you find a new oath?" Leon asked, seeing Maru and the others putting their weapons away, presumably figuring that a fight wouldn’t break out.

"Hold on, hold on, don’t talk to me right now."

Fingerley felt a bit frantic, turning his face away sulkily, avoiding their gaze.

What does this feel like? It’s like when you’re enthusiastically role-playing with a middle school syndrome, shouting out the coolest lines from your favorite character, only to be seen by familiar faces.

And not just one familiar face!

Even if Fingerley was usually carefree, at this moment his whole body stiffened, cold sweat breaking out on his back, and the fleeting desire for ears in his heart vanished completely.

Simply put, he was snapped out of his role-playing instantly.

"Hand over your ears!" Why did I think of shouting such an embarrassing line? Ah, this is the end of my life!

"Um..." Leon noticed something was off with him, so he wanted to offer some comfort.

To him, Fingerley’s situation wasn’t too bad, just a shout of an awkward line. In the past, Dar’s image of howling at the empty wolf was copied thousands of times and broadcasted for public viewing, Bed City even looping it for a while—now that’s real social death.

Nowadays, Dar could howl publicly without caring about others, and the louder he howled, the more excited and preferable people found him. Wolf howling turned into a tradition of Fran Guard.

Fingerley suddenly opened his left hand towards him, and the words Leon was about to say were stuck in his throat.

He watched as the other quickly ran his right hand through his hair, turning the neat little wolf tail haircut into a mess, making him look rather unkempt.

Fingerley’s gaze sharpened, and he pronounced:

"You’ve got the wrong person. My name is Rigfen."

"Ah, he’s starting to give up." Maru remarked pointedly.

"Enough already, give me your ears!"

Fingerley’s eyes became dim and lifeless, his voice lacked vigor, it seemed he intended to deny his identity to the bitter end.

Leon was now completely unsure of what to say, feeling like he could understand that kind of self-defeating attitude.

"Oh well, I’ve been wanting to duel with you for a while anyway."

Leon drew his Reverse Sword, thought about it, then swapped for the Calia Straight Sword, saying:

"Let’s see the difference between me, trained in the Sain Dungeon, and you at Gold Level."

When the battle commenced, the situation surprised Maru and the others.

Because Leon wielding the Straight Sword appeared evenly matched with Fingerley on the move!

Could it be that Leon already possessed skills warranting a Gold Level adventurer rating?

But when Fingerley stopped moving (revealing his true strength), the scene shifted to sixty-forty, even seventy-thirty, with Leon unable to cope merely wielding the Straight Sword.

Especially considering Fingerley’s "Variant Flash Technique" was so treacherous, unexpectedly unleashing an unavoidable flash in battle, creating fatal openings for the enemy.

Leon truly wanted to say, "You’re too underhanded!"

Soon after the battle began, Fingerley started executing Gravity Slash standing still, generating increasing attraction, not just affecting Leon, but even pulling in others observing from afar by Leon’s request, drawn into the combat’s flashing lights and shadows.

If pursuing thrill, then go all the way.

Fingerley, immersing himself as Rigfen, let go completely, irrespective of character consistency, muttering self-created Dark Moon Sword quotes, his mental state seeming unstable.

On the other hand, Leon sighed, thrust the Calia Straight Sword into the ground, and ultimately resorted to the Reverse Sword.

It’s worth noting that he wielded two sets of Reverse Swords.

One set embedded with War Ash [Swift Slash], capable of high-speed movement while leaving heaps of Sword Qi along its path.

Another set infused with War Ash [Dead Angle Strike], finding and attacking the enemy’s blind spot from tricky angles.

These two War Ashes are considered PVP special moves, crucially both feature brief invincible frames.

In people’s understanding in this world, invincible frames in combat skills are akin to High-Tier Flash in magic—not incomprehensible.

He eyed the growing gravitationally stronger Fingerley, pulling out the Swift Slash Reverse Sword.

If the opponent intends to pull him in, then he’d go willingly!

Enemies stopping in place are perfect targets for Swift Slash.

"Oh? Rather than fleeing, you’ve chosen to approach me?"

Fingerley spun his Dual Blades even more gleefully, confident of grinding Leon down like a meat grinder!

"Gapar sensei once said, shout out combat skills during battle."

Leon crouched low, shouting as soon as he touched Fingerley’s sword light:

"Swift Slash!"

His figure vanished immediately, and Fingerley sensed him appearing behind but didn’t turn, knowing his rear was also within his attack range.

Misjudged, didn’t you, Leon? The back is not my—

"Boom!"

A massive burst of white Sword Qi erupted along the straight path, forcefully interrupting Leon’s Gravity Slash. Moreover, he staggered backward.

"Ah?"

The feeling just now was like being heavily hit by the Curse Binder dropping from the sky with a Big Shield!

The impact of Swift Slash... Is it really this strong?

Leon frowned deeply, puzzled as to why Leon passed by him without the Blade Qi causing harm. Could it be good luck?

He quickly rallied his spirits, using Calia Piercing to repel Leon, commencing with a five-shot Magic Radiant Sword. As the first Magic Radiant Sword was launched, he released Variant Flash Technique and quickly activated Gravity Slash.

This series of moves flowed seamlessly; indeed, it was quite devious.

"Swift Slash!"

Leon executed Swift Slash once again, but Leon just laughed.

Because his opponent misjudged the charging distance of Swift Slash, after getting repelled by Calia Piercing and rushing forward again, he would directly reach Leon’s front, precisely within the attack range of Gravity Slash.

"I predicted your prediction."

Just as Leon was about to increase power to unleash a killing move, Leon shouted:

"Dead Angle Strike!"

Huh? Changed tactics?

Leon’s figure instantly vanished, and the next moment, his voice came from behind Leon, to the side.

"No, I stand on a higher level."

Leon thrust out the Reverse Sword, plunging it ruthlessly into Leon’s kidney.

"Ouch!"

High above Yilushier, someone’s earth-shattering howl rang out, more radiant than Dal’s.

Sometime later.

"Back again?"

Inside the Yurshika Church, Matilda questioned Leon with a tone tinged with residual blame as she watched him return, "Nothing happened, right?"

"I’m fine."

Leon clutched his left side, although the injuries of a Spiritual Body wouldn’t reflect on the physical form, the brain still registered pain.

He waved the two ears in his hand at the people present, implying that he obtained proof of an invasion victory, the Proof of Contract.

But this victory came with difficulty; he barely found a way to counter Swift Slash and Dead Angle Strike but paid the price by being battered all over, particularly the kidney.

Eventually, he was finished off by the other Strategy Group members, hence only securing a single ear.

"Truly, one should never underestimate anyone."

Leon murmured to himself, leaning against the wall to soothe his mental "injuries".

Tusi and the others gathered around, inquiring about how the Dark Moon Sword Oath was going; being a new oath, they also considered joining it if it had no pitfalls.

Leon simply stated, "No pitfalls, no disadvantages. Joining the oath even lets you converse with the beautiful goddess Gwendolin."

Consequently, everyone excitedly rushed to the altar to pledge the oath.

If Gwendolin truly witnessed such a scene, he might feel some joy for the revival of the Dark Moon Sword.

Leon attempted placing two ears—one picked up at the altar, another achieved by defeating Leon—on the altar, eliciting no response.

"It seems, akin to the Sun Warriors, I need to accumulate a sufficient quantity for rewards."

Leon muttered while turning to walk away when the Fog Gate suddenly flashed before him, and Gwendolin’s neutral voice emerged from it.

"Ah, Dark Moon Sword, welcome back. Your efforts, I have witnessed them. Continue to hunt the God-defying Thief Enemy. I shall grant you protection with Shadow Sun and Dark Moon Power. Should you seek my power, I shall vigorously assist."

Leon wasn’t certain if it was his imagination, yet he felt this phrasing sounded far gentler than before, sincerely spoken, rather than empty promises.

Goodness gracious, even without sufficient Proof of Contract, can he still be inspired by Shadow Sun’s encouragement? So gentle!

"Suddenly, I find myself quite motivated."

Shaking off the illusion, Leon realized the corners of his mouth were raised.

It wasn’t that he was easily ensnared, but the one encouraging him was indeed Shadow Sun, a bona fide deity!

He was still uncertain what situation the Fog Gate at this altar afforded him.

Had he just seen a pre-set illusion or truly interacted with Gwendolin in real-time?

However, the direct interaction with the creator of the oath itself already felt leagues above other oaths!

Can the Sun Oath converse with King Gwyn?

Can the Soul-sucking Ghost Oath talk with the Abyss?

The Fran Guard Oath... seems like Ancient Wolf of Fran hasn’t died, maybe it actually can speak.

At this moment, Leon had a strong impulse to offer up his Heart Tower, but ultimately, rationality suppressed the impulse.

"The monsters outside dare not approach here at all."

He observed the scene outside through the window, and suddenly recalled the boy hiding in the house.

Telling him about this location would surely ensure his safety, wouldn’t it?