Earth Dungeon 104.2

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Chapter 104.2. Ashikaga

"That baggage carrier doesn't seem to be a powerful combat magician... I've been completely deceived."

We already know the man's name referred to as the baggage carrier. So was his ability. Through investigation, they revealed that he engaged in combat using familiars. Despite being proficient in magic himself, there was no sign of him using attack magic. He had been underestimated.

"Kamishiro team has obtained the 5th dungeon core. Um, someone, can you please inform them that the Snow Slime dungeon is made entirely of ice? It seems they're heading towards another dungeon core..."

The host, who initially spoke mockingly, but now shivering and perplexed. Kamishiro team demonstrated their strength elsewhere, and they were snatching away dungeon cores. The plan was to defeat the Snow Slime and slowly clear other frozen dungeons, but now everything was being taken away.

"They'll revise rules after this incident. However, that will be from next year. We have no choice but to give up this time. As expected, intelligence ultimately triumphs."

"Even for someone with a rare skill, Grandfather?"

Teru asked, raising an eyebrow. His grandfather nodded.

"Exactly. My skill is Wind magic, and its level is zero. Even without leveling up the skill, is there anyone who can match me? Having a skill doesn't make one great."

Although his grandson possessed the rare skill [Warrior King], it was essentially like having 5 rocket launchers individually. Certainly powerful, but that was all. The important thing was how to use it, using one's intellect. Facing Takauji, who possessed the power of the military, was not something an individual could achieve. In the end, the power of an individual was not that significant.

"Kamishiro Serika understands that well. Despite her age, she may be comparable to Minamoto Kurou and Taira Masako in their prime. It's not easy to crush someone who is advantageous. It's difficult to handle."

Despite hoping to break her spirit at least a little in this event... he was being outplayed.

"However, there are things people can't hide even if they try to hide them, Father. There's a group of strong individuals in the abandoned town, probably under Kamishiro Serika's control..."

His son smiled faintly. That was correct. Holding a powerful individual capable of thinning out the boss room's minions.

"They have connections with the Taira family and points of contact with the Minamoto family. It's probably not only Kamishiro Serika's henchmen. Keep an eye on Kamishiro Serika's movements. If large sums of money are involved, it means they are paying rewards. It's evidence that there are individuals other than henchmen, and we can also intervene with the power of money."

"A group with connections to both families. We don't know which family nurtured them, but there seems to be independent movement?"

"It's troubling that our family can't join in. We need to find a way to insert ourselves..."

Although his family was known as the 2 major families, Takauji furrowed his brow, thinking that power might begin to tilt toward the Taira and Minamoto families.

A group that conquers dungeons one after another, existing outside of the military. Moreover, not under the Ashikaga family, but under the Taira and Minamoto families.

He needs to make efforts to establish contact discreetly.

Thinking that he couldn't retire from the position of head of the family yet, as it might become busier next year, Takauji stopped watching Kamishiro team. They probably planned to move to take all the dungeon cores. He had no intention of witnessing the same repetition again.

"Now, let's see the other team. It could be considered the main team, but which one is it?"

A team that everyone was secretly paying attention to. The team that minimized the damage from the Dragoon the other day. As a reward, the second team of the Taira family participated to confirm the power of the masked girl and the true nature of the Jester Knights.

"The Jester Knights. Consisting of Taira Konoha and Rei, according to the team roster."

The grandson muttered a complaint, furrowing his brows.

The screen shook violently, making it difficult to see, but the images displayed only walls and ceilings made of ice. Unlike the Kamishiro team, the group led by Hira Konoha and Rei had entered the Snow Slime dungeon and were progressing through it.

They were progressing, but...

"The bottom team is the Kamishiro team. Is the booby prize going to the Taira Konoha team? They're still wandering around on the first floor!"

The host exclaimed with a bewildered voice as the Jester Knight continued their exploration. Konoha held the handlebars while Rei clung to the back, effortlessly slicing through Ice Magic Trees and Snowy Wisps with their snow bike.

However, despite being considered strong, they were ordinary. Their movements were good, and their skills were excellent, but they were no different from the numerous powerful individuals in the inner town. Moreover, they seemed to be intentionally avoiding descending the stairs.

"Are they directionally challenged?"

"But there's no hesitation in their movements. Why aren't they going down to the lower levels?"

They moved gracefully as if taking a stroll on their snow bike. At one corner of the table, Teru shifted his gaze to Taira Masako, who maintained her smiling face, making it unclear what she was thinking.

Wondering why they were moving in this way and thinking it might end without any progress, they continued to watch the monitor for a while. As Kamishiro team seemed about to reach the bottom floor, and other teams were catching up, Taira Konoha's team finally leisurely descended to the 5th floor.

"Oh, and... the Kamishiro team has finally defeated the last boss. With this, the Kamishiro team has obtained everything except the Snow Slime Core..."

The host said with a powerless voice. Indeed, the footage showed the Kamishiro team obtaining the last dungeon core of the fused dungeon, and everyone glared at Serika Kamishiro with resentment.

"Oh, wait? The Taira Konoha team. Their movements have suddenly changed! They're descending rapidly downstairs."

The host's surprised voice echoed. At those words, Takauji widened his eyes in disbelief.

"Could it be they intend to take everything?"

Takauji couldn't hide his surprise at the girl's movements and exclaimed. The timing was too perfect. It seemed as if the Taira Konoha team had been waiting for the Kamishiro team to collect all the cores.

"Th-this is bad! The top team? What the hell is this!"

However, the event soon became chaotic for a different reason. The top teams, visible on camera, began to be killed as an unprecedented monster appeared.