The early bird who got their worms quickly dived into the dungeon.
"Huh~ I missed it. I think I lost the chance of a lifetime."
"Me too. Well, who do you think will complete the challenge first?"
"I think it should be Galio. I heard he is training for the top adventurer guild, Shadow Troops."
"Oh, him. I didn't expect him to meet here. I also heard he is a genius and likely to be in the Shadow Troops. Why would such a genius be here?"
"Godwin Dungeon is between two gold-rank dungeons. So it is to be expected to meet various geniuses and high-level adventurers in this small kingdom."
"Yeah, you are right. Oh look, the resurrection array is flashing."
Everyone's attention was instantly snatched by the resurrection array. The adventurers who die inside the dungeon are all teleported here.
After the flash from the resurrection array settled down, everyone saw the group who entered the dungeon sitting on top of the floor. They were sitting quietly and shaking from time to time.
"Umm… They are acting a bit strange. Are they shaking from excitement for completing the challenge?"
"No, idiot. They could have just crushed the token and gotten teleported out. Not to go to the length of killing themselves."
"Yeah, something isn't right. Let's go ask them."
Before they could even ask, the group suddenly stood up and rushed towards Elric.
Arriving in front of Elric, the group remained silent.
You looked at me, and I looked at you, but no one came forward.
Eventually, the genius Galio—a red-haired youth with a brown robe on—asked, calming his heart. "Boss, are you trying to scam us?"
Everyone inside and outside was bewildered by Galio's question.
Elric replied with his unchanged smile. "Why should I scam you? Without you there is no purpose for us."
Seeing Elric remaining the same, Galio began to shoot. "Then answer us, why did you put the final boss at the first stage? Do you want to get as much money as possible from us through letting us constantly challenge your dungeon? I have to say, boss, you have a great scheme."
The entire scene exploded after Galio's statements. They never thought there was this deep scheme to elope money from newbies like themselves.
They also began to worry. They can never do anything against Dungeon Lords. So if they get a new dungeon lord like this, they once again have to worry about their future.
Elric looked at the noisy crowd and smirked. "So, if I am getting this right. You guys are too weak. Resulting in not being able to kill an elite monster."
"WHAT? THAT WAS AN ELITE?" The group who tried the dungeon was left gobsmacked.
Seeing this, Elric continued to drop some more pies at them. "Yes, that was an elite. But there are three more elites like it. Bosses are only available at the last stages, and how many are there? Or what are they? You have to find it by yourself."
A silence permeated throughout the place. The lineup they heard was something they never thought of.
"Four elites? How is that possible? I have only heard of at most two elites being present in bronze-rank dungeons. But here, it is double the amount, and we are also the boss."
"Will the wheelchair dungeon change its name now?"
Meanwhile, the group that went inside were heartbroken.
"No! My money!"
"It's over. I spent most of my money gambling and now lost the remaining in this godforsaken dungeon. I…I have to beg tonight…"
"Fucking bullshit! Arggg!"
This batch of people clearly went first because of greed. Now they could only blame themselves and slump on the floor.
However, this didn't deter others who remained outside. Their hearts will be filled with curiosity. So, they came forth and bought tokens in batches, saving money through the discounts. They are also confident but still have to remain cautious.
Watching everyone buying Elric's tokens in batches, his heart filled with joy. He was sure the more they tried, the more they would love it.
As Elric sold the tokens in batches, Galio suddenly came before him. He slammed a fist-sized bag filled with gold coins. "50 Tokens."
Elric nodded and gladly handed over the 50 tokens to him. He secretly thought to himself. 'As expected of a genius and someone living in a city residing in a gold-rank dungeon. Their demeanor and vision are different.'
As Elric continued to sell tokens, the resurrection arrays continuously flashed. Reviving adventurers as soon as they died.
After getting revived, they began to doubt themselves, if all the training they did was for nothing. But quickly their heart filled with anger, and once again they rushed inside the dungeon. They couldn't believe it was impossible.
Elric laughed to himself watching this. 'Hehehe~ Oh, it's good to be young. Heart filled with passion and blood boiling nonstop. Truly the best consumers.'
On the other hand, Galio also saw his peers rushing inside with bravado. So, how can he cower away? He also rushed in with his chest pumped up yet with caution in his heart.
Just as Galio entered the dungeon, his vision darkened. It lasted a few seconds before he saw the wooden ceiling. He got up from his and picked up the long sword by the racks. Opening the door, his gaze was met with blue sky, drifting white clouds, and a steep cliff.
[ Welcome to Risingwind Village ]
Galio didn't marvel at the scenario, as he had already done it in his first entry to his heart's content. He had to say the background of this dungeon is very good.
Galio stepped forward and arrived before a thin tree with lush, shimmering leaves.
The moment Galio stood before the tree, it shook violently. Its root began to come out of the ground, and two pairs of green-colored eyes popped up. Its two branches moved like a pair of hands, and its 6 roots acted as legs.
[Guardian of Risingwind Forest
Rating: 2 Stars
Description: Protecting the Risingwind Forest and its people from any outsider. However, even after laying down its life, it failed.]