Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?
Chapter 70 You Are Not Allowed to Enter the Dungeon

Chapter 70: Chapter 70 You Are Not Allowed to Enter the Dungeon

Until Steeran got home, she couldn’t figure out who Ceder had in mind as her new teammate.

Could it be the Strategy Group? But I heard they had also flopped several times in the Sain Dungeon. What difference would it make if they brought me along?

As for others... Well, I do know a few Silver Rank adventurers who could be considered elite, but they’re all out on distant missions and not in Bed City.

Adventurers earn their living by accepting quests, which come in all shapes and sizes, not necessarily all related to dungeon exploration, and moreover, not many people have the talent for dungeon exploration.

Adventurers like Steeran, who practically live in dungeons, are actually quite rare.

Before Sain Dungeon, her main job was hunting Boss Monsters and clearing Monster dens around the area.

Once you get involved with Sain, it’s for life.

Fortunately, with the development of the gourmet area, the number of quests in Sain Dungeon has skyrocketed, and she could make a living by taking on a few slightly challenging ones.

Her teammates, including Huynh, are currently advancing the exploration in the gourmet area. Steeran is not interested in that part; she’s devoted to being a Sun Warrior.

"Forget who it is," Steeran flopped down on the bed, her evenly toned long legs swinging about as she kicked off her boots.

"First things first, time to sleep. No one can surprise me now, probably just the Strategy Group at most."

After resting for a few days.

When Steeran arrived near the Teleportation Gate of Sain Dungeon at the previously agreed meeting spot, there were already a few figures waiting there.

From a distance, she saw a blonde young man, a girl who looked like a midpoint between a loli and a young lady, a Dwarf Mage, and a big guy.

"Aha, it’s the Strategy Group," she made a face as if to say, "I knew it, so predictable and boring," and walked forward a few steps, raising her hand to greet.

Just then, Tal suddenly bent down to pick up something, revealing a slim figure blocked by his large body, which caught Steeran’s eye.

She froze completely.

Steeran’s negative emotions +999!

Why is it her, why did it have to be her!? I didn’t invite her in my letter!

That was a female Elf looking somewhat similar to Steeran but much more mature in both presence and figure, her soft light-green hair tied up in a neat high ponytail, and her leather armor showcased her curvaceous body; the silvery-white staff on her back was quite noticeable, clearly an experienced adventurer.

At that moment, she was happily talking with Leon, occasionally covering her mouth to giggle, perfectly displaying ladylike manners.

The unintentional charm she exuded almost stupefied Tal; Drew couldn’t stand it anymore and cast an extremely strong calming spell on him.

So Tal immediately detached from worldly concerns, viewing everything as fleeting clouds.

Caught between advancement and retreat, Steeran’s face showed her inner struggle, contemplating whether to just leave and claim she overslept... What kind of excuse is that anyway—too ridiculous!

As she hesitated, the Elf suddenly turned her head and stared at her, which made Steeran shiver.

The next second, a fragrant breeze came, and the female Elf’s hand was already on Steeran’s shoulder, pulling her into an embrace.

"Long time no see, my dear little sister," she breathed into Steeran’s sensitive ear.

"Hiss—"

Steeran got goosebumps all over and quickly pushed her away, half angry and half panicking, pointing at her, "You, you, you, what are you doing here! Merca!"

So, her name was Merca.

"Of course I came because I heard you were here," Merca reached for Steeran, who quickly recoiled.

Despite this, she smiled tranquilly and said, "You’ve been avoiding me for so long, it’s about time we met, I’ve gone through a lot to find you, even died several times in this dungeon."

"Who asked you to come looking for me, you cow!" Steeran stood defiant, "I will never go with you to that place, never!"

Cow?

Merca’s face darkened, she still smiled, but veins had started bulging on her forehead.

Steeran was different, cold sweat streamed down her forehead.

Just when the atmosphere was getting increasingly bizarre, a refreshing voice came from behind Merca.

"Ah, do you know each other?" Leon looked toward Steeran, revealing a sunny smile just like a light novel protagonist’s. "This lady must be Steeran. I’ve heard a lot about you and have always wanted to meet you."

"Hello..."

Using the chance to greet Leon, Steeran quickly shifted behind Tal, who was in Sage mode, cautiously peering out half her head, intently staring at Merca.

Leon, my savior!

"It’s nothing, Steeran is my sister, um, my fourth sister,"

Merca sighed while holding her forehead, "It’s just that this child hasn’t gotten over her adolescence yet, she’s a bit rebellious and has had some disputes with me, and she won’t reconcile,"

Leon’s gaze wandered back and forth between Steeran and Merca; he wasn’t a fool, he could naturally see that there was tension between the two.

But what could he do?

He could only laugh it off.

"Haha, what a coincidence indeed, to meet two beautiful elf ladies on the same day, this adventure is sure to be lucky," he attempted to smooth things over, "Let’s all wait a bit longer, we’ll set off once everyone arrives,"

"The thing I admire most about the boss is that no matter how awkward the situation, he always manages to say something graceful," Maru commented.

"Don’t undermine me," Drew patted Maru’s head, who pouted in response.

Due to the discord between Steeran and Merca, the atmosphere started to turn odd, with only Leon trying hard to keep the conversation going, sweating from the effort.

After a while, the final four members finally arrived. Their identities were somewhat unusual, two were Magicians from the Magic Association, one was a Holy Light Knight from the Holy Light Church, and one was a Flame Cultivator from the Starfire Church.

The Starfire Church, whose faith is in the Fire God Frame, was nearly unsupportable and on the brink of dissolution in this era where the faith in the Fire God had declined.

Where did Mr. Ceder find such rare characters? Steeran couldn’t help but wonder in her mind.

The two Magicians from the Magic Association greeted Drew and acknowledged each other.

The Holy Light Knight, however, was stern-faced, looking quite unpleasant, as if there was a heretic hidden in the Sain Dungeon.

Under Leon’s introduction, everyone quickly got acquainted, confirmed their preparations, then headed to the Teleportation Gate.

But, was there something off about the Teleportation Gate today?

Maru’s gaze sharpened, asking, "Why are there so many guards here? What are they fussing about?"

Drew stroked his beard, commenting, "I’ve got a bad feeling,"

"Everyone step back, step back now!" the head guard shouted, "A new decree from the City Lord, Bed Family’s workers must go first! All others immediately step back!"

Naturally, the adventurers shouted discontentedly, "We have been lining up here since midnight, why should we step back just because you said so!"

Under normal circumstances, adventurers would somewhat respect the authority of the nobility, but today was different.

Because with five to six hundred workers needing to go first, this would waste at least an hour or two at the fastest!

"The Dungeon isn’t owned by the Bed Family; this land isn’t Bed Family’s domain either, why should they get to go first!"

"Why?"

The head guard sneered, holding up a document high and loudly declared:

"King His Majesty has designated the Sain Dungeon to be under Bed Family’s Domain, from now on, everyone entering and exiting the Dungeon must adhere to the rules set by Lord Philip!"

"Those who do not comply will be forbidden from entering the Dungeon!"