Extra Pages: The Author's Odyssey

After dealing with Hodag, I and Adrian walked towards the the centre of the area that was protected by the hodag.

There was nothing...

No hidden traps, No monster or anything at all.

One I might think that this was the end of hidden doungen and they might not be wrong.

However, They didn't know the hidden passege of this hidden doungen.

"What now what should we do?"

Adrian asked, as he surway our surroundings looking for any monster that might come out of nowhere.

"Well..."

—Rumble!

Right on cue, just as I was about to tell Adrian what was going to happen next, the whole dungeon shook. Thereafter, as if we had entered a portal, both Adrian and I lost our senses, and the world around us turned dark.

-Vuam!

…

"Khhh…"

Holding onto the side of my stomach, I grimaced in pain. Though it wasn't the first time I went through this, I was still not used to the sensation of being transported around. It felt as though my body was pulverized to then be reconstructed in a completely different place.

…Wasn't pleasant.

"Is this the middle area of the dungeon?"

Standing not so far from where I was, Adrian, who seemed to be completely unfazed, looked around the new environment we were in.

Brushing my hair to the side, I too looked around the dungeon and nodded in response to Adrian's question.

"Yeah, it seems like we've been transported to the central area of the dungeon. This must be where the real challenge begins."

Glancing around the dimly lit chamber, I took note of our surroundings. The walls were lined with eerie torches that cast flickering shadows across the stone floor, adding to the ominous atmosphere of the place.

The ground beanth was vast, Very vast.

By no means that this middle area was small, but we are still not nowhere near the boss monster room or the final challenge of the dungeon.

"So, what's the plan?"

Adrian's voice broke through my thoughts, bringing me back to the present.

"We need to proceed with caution," I replied, my voice low and serious. "The central area of the dungeon is likely to be filled with stronger monsters and more dangerous traps. We'll need to stay alert and work together to overcome whatever challenges we encounter."

Adrian nodded in agreement, his expression determined.

"Got it. Let's stick together and watch each other's backs."

With a nod of my own, I signaled for Adrian to follow me as we began to explore the central area of the dungeon. Every step forward brought us closer to the heart of the challenge, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement mixed with apprehension.

As we ventured deeper into the darkness, I made sure to keep my senses sharp and my sword at the ready. The unknown dangers lurking in the shadows could strike at any moment, and I was determined to be prepared for whatever came our way.

We walked in the grim silence, Our sences were on the high alerts.

Nothing happened for while, It was as if that this place didn't have any sort of monsters.

From the looks of outside perspective, this place looks just a normal.

Still, just because it looked normal didn't mean I should let my guard down. We were after all, in a pocket dimension that connected to the demon world.

This place was filled with monsters…

"Lucas stop!"

"Hm?"

Snapping me out of my thoughts, Adrian placed his hand on my shoulder as he pointed forward

"Don't get lost in your own thoughts, there are monsters over there"

Looking at the direction of where Adrian was pointing at, not so far from where Adrian and I were, a group of light blue translucent flame-like things levitated near the ground.

Frowning slightly, I couldn't help but tilt my head in confusion as I said

"Hm? Aren't those just normal ranked wisps monsters?"

If I didn't remember wrongly, wisps were probably some of the easiest monsters to get rid of inside dungeons because of their inability to move fast.

Shaking his head, Adrian pointed towards the wisp-like creatures. this time, as he spoke, his voice contained a rare trace of solemnity.

"What do you mean just normal wisps monsters? Look carefully, at their color. If you pay close attention you can tell that those are not wisps but in fact, they are spectral wisps. They may look similar, but spectral wisps are much more dangerous than their regular counterparts."

Raising an eyebrow, I followed Adrian's gaze and studied the creatures more closely. Indeed, upon closer inspection, I noticed that the wisps had a faint blue glow emanating from within, giving them an otherworldly appearance.

"Spectral wisps, huh? I see what you mean now."

Adrian nodded, his expression serious as he continued to watch the creatures.

"Spectral wisps are known for their ability to drain the life force of their victims. If we're not careful, they could easily overwhelm us, especially in a group like that."

Nodding in agreement, I considered our options. Spectral wisps were not to be underestimated, and we needed to approach the situation with caution.

"So, what's the plan?"

Glancing at Adrian, I formulated our strategy.

"We'll need to take them out quickly and efficiently. I'll draw their attention and keep them distracted while you focus on attacking from a distance. Aim for their cores, that should be their weak spot."

Adrian nodded, his grip tightening on his sword as he prepared for battle.

"Got it. Let's take them down."

With a shared nod, we sprang into action, moving with precision and coordination as we engaged the spectral wisps.

I darted forward, drawing the attention of the creatures with my movements while Adrian hung back, unleashing a barrage of attacks from a safe distance.

The wisps retaliated with their draining attacks, but I was prepared, deflecting their assaults with my sword and using my agility to stay one step ahead. Meanwhile, Adrian's sword slashs flew true, finding their mark and striking the wisps' cores with deadly accuracy.

Despite the creatures' attempts to overwhelm us with their numbers, we held our ground, fighting with determination and skill. Slowly but surely, we whittled down their numbers, taking out one wisp after another until only silence remained.

With the last spectral wisp defeated, Adrian and I stood victorious, breathing heavily but triumphant. It had been a tough battle, but we had emerged victorious through teamwork and determination.

"Phew… That was intense."

Wiping the sweat from his brow, Adrian turned to me with a grin.

"Nice job, Lucas."

I returned his smile, feeling a sense of pride at our successful collaboration.

"Yeah, Let's keep it up."

With renewed resolve, we continued our journey through the central area of the dungeon, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead. Together, there was nothing we couldn't overcome.

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