Chapter 336.1: Taira Masakado
Chapter 336.1: Taira Masakado
Chapter 336.1. Taira Masakado
Taira Masakado’s dungeon exists as a hidden dungeon, with a level far surpassing that of the final boss, Ashtaroth.
Of course, this is not a setting from the original work; it’s what you’d call a hidden boss in a game. After you clear it, it’s a gift from the developers, encouraging you to explore the hidden dungeon.
It’s an ordinary pattern in games. The hidden dungeon is so challenging that it treats previous bosses as mere fodder, and the drop items are incredibly good.
It’s a place for grinding, an existence solely within the game.
It should be that way, but it existed in reality as well.
Sensing the meaning behind it to some extent, Mii-chan and the others had reached the deepest part.
The inner chambers, where various bosses awaited on the way, had all been defeated through the cooperation of Yamiyo and the others. The intense battles had raised everyone’s levels considerably.
-Teijou Yamiyo: Level 81-
-Aburage Tamamo: Level 83-
-Genshin Sena: Level 90-
-Harukaze Hoku: Level 66-
-Akita Sei: Level 99-
-Natsui Nan: Level 65-
-Nimue: Level 99-
-Moriko Ranko: Level 58-
-Takano Miu: Level 146-
Everyone had become quite strong. Leveling up in the hidden dungeon is indeed efficient. You have to defeat Diamond Poyopoyo; otherwise, this is the best place for leveling up.
“It seems like the Elderwood Dragon from earlier is the last guardian.”
“All the bosses here are made entirely of trees.”
“I have a hard dealing with plants, so this is troublesome.”
Nimue expressed her dissatisfaction with the enemies, grimacing. Ranko-san raised her eyebrows, puzzled.
Nimue, who mainly uses water magic, seemed to have a natural aversion to plant-based monsters here. Well, she got defeated by a user of plant magic before, so she had a complex about it.
“So, Taira Masakado’s curse summons plant monsters, huh...”
Finally, we arrived at a place with numerous splendid sliding doors, and it felt like being inside an animal’s entrails, with vines crawling densely on the sliding doors, handrails, and the ceiling.
Gently placing my hand on it, I opened the sliding doors forcefully with both hands. I had wanted to try opening it like this at least once.
“Hello~. The party of heroes has arrived~.”
Mii-chan greeted in a sweet voice that resembled a bird’s chirping.
“To think that someone would come this far...”
Unnaturally, beyond the sliding doors, there was a vast cave. The floor and ceiling were made of obsidian, sharp enough to cut you if you fell.
Vines were concentrated in the back, forming a mass, and in the center was a thin, emaciated figure with only the upper half of his body protruding.
He was wearing a beautifully crafted war outfit and had a black hat on his head. It was likely enchanted with powerful magic. It was pristine, with no fraying.
But once, he must have been handsome. His face now consisted of just bones and skin, like a skeleton. His eyeballs were the only prominent feature, bulging out, and jagged teeth peeked out from his mouth.
“You must be Taira Masakado! Mii-chan will purify you every day. So be prepared!”
I declared firmly, pointing my index finger at him. He would resurrect after a day. It was a daily task to defeat him in the game. And there were plenty of drop items!
In the game, this is where we would scream, and the Taira Masakado battle would begin.
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