Earth Dungeon 107.1

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Chapter 107.1. Fairy Battle

Frokis, who was supposed to be born as an ice monster, felt that something was off in the battle against the girl before it. It just felt strange. It couldn't quite put her finger on what was wrong, but there was a vague sense of unease.

Reason urged it to protect the dungeon. It felt a strong appeal to chase after the girl on the motorcycle and eliminate her immediately.

However, it had been anticipated that the girl who called herself Shizuku, would be lying in wait for such an opportunity. They were in a group that used cunning tactics to defeat their enemies. Although they were evenly matched in solo battles, Frokis always suffered defeat in simulated battles against her underhanded methods. It often complained about her being infuriating.

"[Wait...]" Frokis wondered why it had such thoughts. Wasn't Frokis-chan just born a moment ago?

It was a dungeon of Snow Slime that reconstructed itself. It was supposed to have been born just now by its own will. It had been created as a helpless little chick to consider the infiltration force to defeat the enemy. However, it felt a strong familiarity with the girl before it. Its soul seemed to be screaming.

[Hmm], it thought and then stopped thinking.

[For now, I just need to defeat her!]

Complicated thoughts would only interfere with the battle, so it switched its focus and activated magic.

[Magic Weapon]

[Enchant Ice]

[Physical Up]

It created a gauntlet of freezing ice in its hand, enhancing its physical abilities through magic's power.

[Multi-Body Up]

The girl named Shizuku also used martial arts to enhance her abilities, but Frokis frowned at the unfamiliar name of the martial art.

[A technique Frokis-chan doesn't know?]

Even though the dungeon should know everything, Frokis felt an unfamiliarity with the martial art the girl used. Its consciousness was telling it.

"I suppose so. This is a martial art separated from the dungeon's design."

She laughed oddly and swung a dagger at Frokis. In response, Frokis used its gauntlet to deflect the attack.

[Beyond the design? That's impossible!]

"It's possible, so there's no helping it. Let's face reality."

[How?!]

"That's a trade secret. I have no intention of disclosing my company's technology."

While engaging in intense combat, the two exchanged words. Frokis realized that something bad was happening, but its thoughts stopped there. After all, it was just a piece; it wouldn't voice opinions to the dungeon, and it couldn't believe the dungeon had a will. It dealt with things mechanically. Even if it was unexpected, it wouldn't be conscious of it.

[In that case, let's cut off Frokis-chan's rear guard.]

"That statement is meaningless. Please chirp like a little chick."

With a composed expression, Shizuku skillfully parried Frokis's attacks with her dagger. Amidst the swirling ice crystals, she began to concentrate her fighting spirit on the dagger.

[Storm Blade]

It seemed like an unavoidable area attack. Shizuku's hands swung rapidly, and silver lines rushed around Frokis like a storm. Despite realizing that a considerable amount of aura was contained, Frokis smiled confidently and raised its index finger.

[In vain, in vain.]

[Snow Bee]

With a sharp jab of its index finger, the storm-like silver lines that had been rushing through the air stopped, and the swinging dagger came to a sudden halt.

[Hmph. Thanks for your efforts with that area attack.]

The dagger, easily restrained by a single finger, twisted and, accompanied by the creaking sound of metal, shattered. The mithril dagger got crushed like a candy sculpture.

[How about that? Regardless of the hardness of any weapon or armor, even a martial art with tremendous power enhanced by fighting spirit, or magic with enormous mana containing the power to defeat a dragon, they all become meaningless before Frokis-chan's power!]

Frokis spoke proudly as metal fragments fluttered around, yet Shizuku remained unperturbed, showing no trace of disturbance. Glancing at the hilt-only short sword, she casually threw it away and directed a cold gaze at the smug Frokis.

"Frokis-chan's unique skill, [One Point]. It discerns the composition of the enemy and destroys it by striking its breaking point. Be it weapons, martial arts, or magic. That's why auto-operated martial arts and magic are meaningless. But having just one point, Frokis-chan, your intellect is lacking. I pity you. Should I teach you next time?"

[You always tease Frokis-chan like that! I've already seen through your breaking point!]

"It won't go that way. How about this?"

In response to the teasing of Shizuku, Frokis accelerated with anger, closing the distance. Seeing this, Shizuku either felt intimidated or pretended to be, stepping backward. She held the automatic rifle in one hand and aimed the muzzle at Frokis, pulling the trigger.

[Quick Draw]

Empowered by a mysterious martial art, the automatic rifle fired 36 bullets in an instant, scattering like a shotgun.

Bullets approached radially, enhanced by fighting spirit. Despite the threat of iron with increased power through fighting spirit, Frōsu, with a confident smile, casually waved its hand to the side.

[Snow Powder]

As snowflakes were generated around Frokis, the high-speed bullets had their trajectories twisted, flying off in different directions.

"[Snow Powder]. By adding a faint mana-induced vibration to the snow, it shifts the trajectory of projectiles. Hence, you are extremely powerful against long-range attacks."

Frokis shuddered at Shizuku's words.

[Why can you see through all of Frokis-chan's skills and magic?]

It was impossible. Frokis and the girl before it had just met for the first time. Yet, why did she speak as if she knew everything? It should be impossible.

"Your soul should know, shouldn't it? Isn't your heart screaming that you can't match me?"

[Quit the arrogance! But, with [Snow Bee] and [Snow Powder], Frokis-chan is invincible! This is the end!]

[Ground Shrink]

Frokis used a martial art to instantly surpass the distance of several meters. While there was a risk of being countered after the movement, the enemy was in the midst of firing a gun.

Leaving no room for a counterattack.