Dungeon Hunter - Chapter 120

Chapter 120: Episode 34. Flesh and Bones (1)

The auction went by as it was.

As a result, Ufa dominated the latter part of the auction. Pandemonium aimed at small items or tricks that others weren’t interested in, and Ariel set a purchasing strategy focused on skill books.

And I…

I got what I wanted.

I focused on immediate benefits, so I purchased things that I could use soon, rather than look for long-term benefits that I had to wait to see if it was good or bad. As a result, the things I got weren’t as powerful as the first and second years.

At this auction, no one could be called the winner. Everyone took home something. But I was lucky to get away with Mago.

Anyway, the monsters I purchased this time were the Kur Warriors, Naga Queen, five Krakens, and about a hundred Infernos.

I had also purchased these monsters in the early part: The Lich named Gaparam, Mago, and Dwarking.

I hoped these would boost my power. I got some items as well.

‘I got pretty good ones.’

I had a huge smile on my face while reading information about the items.

Name: Dragon Armor (EX U)

Description – Full-body armor with a strong aura of a dragon. It is said that if someone who succeeded the dragon’s blood wears it, he or she can increase all of the great powers it contains.

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Strength +3, the effect of ‘horror’ when worn by a person who has the dragon’s blood.

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** Enhanced skills related to dragons.

Name: Sturdy Faith (EX U)

Description – A crude helmet used by the strongest female warrior, Aldorin. She kept her face covered with a helmet for the rest of her life, but the chastity and beliefs she observed were enough to be a model for everyone.

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Strength +2, Mana +2. It can only be worn by women.

It will belong to the user if the user has a strong faith.

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**If it once belonged to someone, the title ‘Sturdy Faith (R, Strength +3)’ will be added.

Name: Fairy Knight’s Sword (Sealed)

Description – It is a sealed weapon. Only the fairy with ‘class’ can use it.

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Unknown until the seal is removed.

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**When a fairy with class uses it, the ‘blessing of the fairy’ will become more powerful.

Name: Twins’ Psychic Communion (EX U)

Description – Diaries of the twins. They were able to communicate even when they were separated from each other since birth. They had conversations and experienced mental problems and growth together. Moreover, in learning something, they were always twice as fast.

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It is a skill book only twins can learn. They can share each other’s experiences indirectly.

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** They can share vitality in emergency situations.

I already decided whom to give these. However, the Stigma of the Millennium and the Orb of Thunderstroke that I got in the early phase were mine.

About 20 million points had been used so far. A message window usually appeared when I used 20 million points.

[Incredible Achievement! For the first time, you used more than 20 million points in the Auction of Devildom.]

[You have got 1,500,000 points.]

[1,000 achievement points will be added.]

I was left with two million points, but it quickly increased to 3.5 million. Since I got extra points, I considered what I could still get. The auction was about to end.

Ufa was monopolizing the items. There weren’t many auction items I needed immediately. But since I could afford things, I thought it would be better to hold Ufa in check.

I had killed his three demons to reduce his power. Even though I changed my target to Oculus, Ufa was the next one. I must not give him a chance to recover his power.

I emptied all my points and interrupted Ufa. Then, Duke Bizart Mendam, who was next to Ufa, got mad.

“Randalf Bruciel! What hell tricks did you do?”

‘Trick’ was not a good word. I licked my tongue and said, “Didn’t Oculus say ‘cross the line’?”

Indeed, I crossed the line. I hunted other demons and mingled with human beings. There was a reason why I was called ‘dungeon hunter.’

I hate being treated the same as Oculus, but it’s a misunderstanding that would be resolved over time. And when that time came, I would already be one step ahead of them.

I beamed and crossed my arms, implying that I would no longer respond.

The third auction ended. It didn’t completely satisfy, perhaps even moderately.

I still had things to deal with. I met Deboron behind the hall.

“How can I help you, Sir?”

“I didn’t see any Seven Sins item.”

I got a few of Seven Sins items in the first and second auctions. I thought Adonis was taking care of those, but no item came out this time.

Deboron nodded. “They’re very important to the Spirit King. He must have judged that he can’t give them up easily.”

“I don’t think so. He’s acting like this because he wants to have a contract with me, isn’t he?”

The last time I met with Adonis, he asked me to have a contract with him. I rejected it, and this was the result.

When I spoke about it plainly, Deboron’s face looked grave. “You took that one way too far. If you wait a while, he’ll reveal one by one slowly.”

“Those who have tasted great power will lose their patience. Also, it upsets me when you don’t give me the things you used to.”

“Oh… I guess I can’t help it. But if you must insist, I’ll pursue an extra contract. If you’re willing to spend about two million, he’ll happily give you one.”

Ha! Now, they were provoking me. They tried to tame me. They wanted me to be a sheep that only ate what Adonis fed me. The end would eventually tie me up to a contract.

Seven Sins items came out as hostage. Deboron and Adonis probably expected me to be impatient. I had to admit, having experienced the ecstatic power of the Seven Sins, the power was like a drug. It was hard to quit.

“Hmm… Two million points? Unfortunately, I don’t have that many points.”

“I can’t go any lower than that.”

“Then what about this: I know how to increase the limit of potential, and I also have the means.”

I had something up my sleeve, too: the Quintessence of Origin.

It was an item that could increase the limit of pure potential by one.

It would be too tempting for Adonis that he couldn’t resist. He attempted to break the limit even with a single figure to become stronger.

There was a limit to harnessing the potential of items, titles, and skills. Thus, it was only sensible that he would want to know other methods. He was obsessed with points because he needed other means.

This breakthrough, even with just one figure, couldn’t be ignored. The sense of exceeding the limit was very precious. And if the limit could be increased by at least one, there was more room for further development depending on the effort.

And as I expected, there was a change in Deboron’s demeanor.

He probably expected I would bow down. Instead of doing so, I punched his stomach. He wasn’t expecting it.

“You’re not messing with me, right? You’re not talking about using points or something…”

“I have an item that can increase the limit of potential. Perhaps Adonis knows the name. It’s the Quintessence of Origin.”

“…!”

Deboron’s expression was a mixture of shock and disbelief. Even his Pierrot make-up couldn’t hide his embarrassed face.

I twisted the corner of my lips as my plan worked. “It looks like you know about it, too.”

“Isn’t it the quintessence that even gods can’t easily get? No way! I thought the Tree of Origin only exists in the Celestial World.”

“You know the angels attacked us, right? I got one by accident during that time.”

I could not, and refused to, say that the tree was in my dungeon. It was a top-secret that should remain hidden.

Deboron, who hardly calmed down himself, opened his mouth and began to speak, “What do you want? I’m telling you: he doesn’t have the whole Seven Sins items. Also, one quintessence isn’t enough for him to give the rest of them to you.”

So, apparently, Adonis didn’t have all the items. I had to admit, it was a little disappointing.

He was beating around the bush without a full-set item. However, it wasn’t urgent. This was because I had learned through Infinity Armor that there was a way to replace the Seven Sins items.

“I have no intention of trading the Quintessence of Origin right—”

I almost divulged that I won’t trade it right now anyway.

‘Master! We’re in trouble! Wheezy is asking for help from Lyhee! Wheezy says there are monsters in the dungeon. Wheezy is working hard to stop them!’

“Right?” Deboron confirmed when I wasn’t able to finish what I was trying to say.

I frowned and shook my head.

“Let’s talk about this later. Are there any demons who left the auction?”

“Uh-oh. Archduke Oculus and his demons left the World of Spirit. What’s the matter?”

All demons stop working on the day of the Auction of Devildom. Of course, there was no way that the monsters would move on their own volition. The demon could command the monsters ahead, but it was about attacking a dungeon, not a small business. There was no way he gave the charge to the monsters, and it seemed a lot of monsters had moved.

My dungeon in China was still in the development stage, but at least it had a basic structure and power. Someone must be led by a large army and attempted an invasion.

‘Oculus…’

If there was anyone who could do that, it would have been Oculus. He ensured that I was occupied, participating in the auction. If I didn’t have a communication method with Lyhee, I was probably in big trouble.

In my past life, I had installed dimensional notification magic that cost a million points to solve this problem. But I didn’t get that this time.

There was an unspoken rule to not attack each other on the day of the auction. I didn’t trust other demons. However, I thought it would still be too early to break that rule.

Oculus wouldn’t just come and invade all of a sudden.

‘Did he plan everything already?’

Gnashing!

I gritted my teeth.

He had sniped me before, in the auction hall. He had also said he couldn’t stand my presence. I just realized that was his way of declaring war.

Indeed, Oculus was an unpredictable demon.

“I should leave now.”

“Do you want me to contact you later?”

“Yes, that will be good.”

I walked away in haste.

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The portal opened. When I came back to the top floor, Lyhee received me, looking worried.

“Danger! Danger! Wheezy’s dungeon will be destroyed soon!”

“Don’t panic. How are things?”

“It looks like there are about 2,000 intermediate-grade monsters and 50 high monsters. Lyhee did some math, and Wheezy won’t be able to block it by himself. Lyhee thinks they’re very close to the core.”

It probably was not Oculus’s full power. However, it was a significant number. If the dungeon core broke, everything would become useless. I had to take action.

“Where is Krithli?”

“Lyhee already called her. She’ll arrive soon.”

“Did you tell her what was going on?”

“A little. Lyhee only said the parts Lyhee is allowed to say.”

“Good job.”

“Lyhee-hee—Oh… it’s not time to laugh.”

I looked at Lyhee, and she tried to stop herself from laughing. I then shifted my gaze.

At that time, Krithli was coming with some monsters. She already grasped the situation and chose the good monsters in advance.

What I had bought from the auction would arrive later. At present, I had to stop Oculus with the monsters I had at my behest.

Krithli brought Krathra, Gigantes, White Tiger, Black Tiger, and many Saber Tigers. There were also high-grade Golems and a Lich.

“I see you, Dungeon Master.”

The monsters tried to kneel down, but there was no time for that.

“Stand up. We’ll leave right now. Lyhee, open the teleportation magic circle.”

“Yes! Wait a second, please!”

Lyhee closed her eyes. Soon, the dungeon core began to vibrate.

Whirl!

The core shook harder, and, with a loud thud, a magic circle was made. However, we couldn’t go there at once.

“Krithli, take Saber Tigers and move to China. You know where the Chinese dungeon is, right?”

“Yes, master.”

“Block their backs. Don’t let them get away, even one. Our goal is extermination!”

“I will follow your order, my dungeon master.”

I looked at the other monsters.

“The rest of you will move with the teleportation circle. As soon as you arrive, kill all the enemies! Follow me!”

I clenched my fists.

‘Oculus! How dare you attack me like this?’

I wouldn’t let him get what he wanted. But if it was the end, I would gladly hand it to him.

‘If you want to take my flesh, you damn better give me your bones!”