ushernet Chapter 94 The true meaning of the goddess
Chapter 94 The true meaning of the goddess
Chapter 94 The Goddess's True Intentions (Please Subscribe)
The nineteenth floor of the underground city.
Roy, Daphne, and Cassandra were entering the floor for the first time, their expressions wary as they looked around at the dark green moss covering the walls.
The other adventurers seemed unsurprised.
The group continued their advance, like an unstoppable chariot, killing the monsters in their path and moving freely through the middle level.
Only the "deadly wasps" that appeared starting from the 22nd floor caused considerable trouble for everyone.
Those wasps have a black, armor-like shell, a hideous shape full of sharp angles, a body size comparable to an adult human, and a face with a large mandible with pincers, and a long, venomous stinger protruding from the front of their body.
Not only are its giant mandibles ferocious, but its poisonous stingers can even pierce through heavy armor, sending a LV.2 adventurer to their doom in one shot. It is notorious for its danger and has inherited the fearsome nickname of the killer ants in the middle level, known as the "high-level killer".
As the strongest member of the team, Ryu did not rush forward but stayed by Roy and the other two's side, occasionally helping them clear out the monsters that appeared.
Other adventurers were incredibly envious; they all wanted a LV.4 bodyguard.
Ryu approached Roy, then glanced at Cassandra. "Did you get the information you wanted?"
After leaving the eighteenth floor, she noticed that Roy had been frowning the whole time, something she had rarely seen before.
Roy looked around; the adventurers around him were focused on their enemies. His lips were close to the elven girl's crystal-clear, pointed ears, and the warmth of his breath was clearly felt by her.
Liu Jiao's body trembled, and she gave him a strange look. Was she doing this on purpose? But what Roy said next made her lose all interest in this little thing.
Roy lowered his voice to a whisper and said, "Miss Ryu, if—and I mean if—you were asked to kill these adventurers, would you do it?"
Liu Tian's blue eyes narrowed as she looked at Roy in disbelief. "What are you talking about?"
She gritted her teeth. "Why do you ask that?"
Roy didn't answer. If Freya was behind this, as a seasoned veteran, he could vaguely guess the goddess's true intentions.
The other party wanted to see if the elven girl, who had once fallen into darkness, could still radiate the righteous light she once possessed.
This topic was far too sensitive, and fearing that other adventurers would notice, Ryu didn't dare to ask any more questions. She could only glare fiercely at the silent Roy.
As we gradually descended to the twenty-fourth floor.
Everyone clearly sensed something was wrong; it was too quiet, and they could hardly see any monsters.
Perth shouted, "Watch out, you guys!"
Although it was a hastily assembled team, the quality of the adventurers was high. Apart from Daphne and Cassandra, everyone was LV.2. The group formed a tight formation and slowly advanced.
As they approached the passage to the 25th floor, the "culprit" finally appeared before them.
A huge, ghostly figure appeared on the moss-covered wall, its size no less than that of Goliath, the floor's main character, and its cold gaze fixed on them all.
Perth shouted, "Magic team, attack!"
The vanguard warily watched the enormous phantom, while the middle guard protected the mage team. A dozen or so mages began chanting, and the surrounding magical energy became denser.
Boom! Boom! Boom!!
As the chanting ended, supernatural attacks such as flames, mudslides, and thunder crashed down on the enormous phantom, creating a deafening roar.
On the 24th floor, no monster could withstand the magic of more than a dozen LV.2 adventurers.
The enormous phantom also crashed down, revealing its true form: intertwined tree roots with dazzling gems of various colors buried at its base.
"What enhanced species? Isn't this a Gem Tree?"
Whispers arose from the group, and greed gleamed in everyone's eyes.
As the name suggests, the tree trunk containing gems is a rare and expensive material. The gems combined are worth no less than several million Fali, which would tempt even adventurers at level 3.
As the saying goes, self-interest reveals true character. The team, which was originally focused on defeating the enhanced species, instantly split up, with adventurers rushing forward to seize the gems beneath the tree roots.
The organizer, Perth, was the one who rushed in the fastest, and it's impossible to blame the others for not being able to control their greed.
Only Roy and his group of four kept a watchful eye on their surroundings.
Roy shouted, "Cover your ears!"
Everyone looked puzzled, except for Furney and Cassandra, who, though confused, still followed Roy's instructions, covering their ears tightly with their hands and chanting "La la la la la la la la la~".
Suddenly, a soft and melodious voice rang out, echoing between the walls, surrounding the room in a 360-degree sound, carrying a hint of sadness.
"What is that sound?"
Those who were still scrambling for the gems looked up, their expressions wary, after all, they were still adventurers.
The voice seemed to possess a magical quality, drilling into everyone's ears. The world in their eyes distorted like ripples on water, and their bodies seemed to lose all sensation.
The crowd froze, their eyes glazed over, like puppets on strings.
Even adventurers at level 3 are no exception.
Only a small number of adventurers who chose to develop "abnormal resistance" abilities remained conscious.
Daphne and Cassandra knelt on the ground, their bodies limp and their faces pale. They immediately covered their ears, thankfully managing not to lose consciousness.
Roy breathed a sigh of relief, having reached LV.3. Fortunately, he had chosen abnormal resistance, and apart from feeling a little dizzy, he did not feel any discomfort.
"Hey, hey, hey, what's going on here?" Perth was one of the few adventurers who remained conscious. He stared wide-eyed at the scene as the gem fell to the ground.
Nearly 90% of the adventurers in the expeditionary force had stiff expressions. They drew their weapons, aimed them at the group, and in the blink of an eye, surrounded Roy and his companions.
The gleaming blade emitted a cold light.
Liu's face changed slightly. She pointed her wooden sword, Elf Flowing Light, at the people being controlled. Remembering Roy's words, she suddenly realized what it meant.
When she looked at Roy, the boy calmly held up three fingers to indicate his choice.
First, abandon these adventurers and let them break through here with their strength. It wouldn't be difficult to just take Daphne and Cassandra back to the eighteenth floor.
Second, eliminate all the adventurers here!
Third, rush into the 25th floor and find that bewitching mermaid monster. Once you kill it, everyone's charm will be automatically removed!
However, the twenty-fifth floor was clearly not in line with their original plan; the expedition was only to the twenty-fourth floor.
The first option is the easiest, the second is the most brutal, and the third is the most difficult, since they don't yet know the monster's true abilities.
Liu lowered her head. If it were the old her, she might have chosen the third option, but now she was more rational and subconsciously wanted to choose the first option.
What's wrong with that?
These adventurers weren't really related to them; it was just a temporary team.
Liu Tian's blue eyes trembled as she looked at Roy, as if asking, "Which one do you want me to choose?"