Chapter 7 - Having fun. (Patreon)

As dawn broke, Kael washed up and quickly ate breakfast before heading to the Hestia Familia's home. When he arrived at the church, he was surprised to find Hestia leaving on her own.

As soon as she saw Kael, she asked where he had slept and why he had spent the night at the church.

Kael explained the situation, and Hestia didn't ask many more questions after that.

Kael also told her that he had spent several hours studying the Dungeon, which surprised Hestia.

“You should have asked Bella some questions. She could have helped you. I also know a lot about the Dungeon, so I can help you with that.”

“You don't need to help me with something like that. I enjoy studying,” Kael said with a smile.

“Well, if you say so… Have you had breakfast yet?”

“Yes, I'm already full. I came here so I could go to the Dungeon with Bella, but you said she'd already left.”

“I told her to wait for you, but she refused.”

“I see. Maybe I'll run into her inside the Dungeon.”

“That might be difficult since she usually explores the deeper floors. Please don't do anything stupid. Don't go to the deeper floors… You're not strong enough for that.”

“Don't worry. I know what I can and can't handle.”

Kael was intelligent, and he was certain he wouldn't do anything foolish.

He knew his Teleportation ability couldn't save him in every situation, so he needed to be careful.

Kael then said goodbye to Hestia. However, she was heading in the same direction as him, so they ended up walking together toward the Tower of Babel. Unlike Kael, who headed down beneath the tower, Hestia went up.

Kael considered asking her some questions, but ultimately decided against it.

He looked at the sword at his waist and sighed.

“Let's do this. I feel confident enough to explore at least as far as the sixth floor now.”

He wasn't strong enough to face certain monsters, such as a War Shadow, head-on. However, with his Teleportation ability, he could explore without putting himself in too much danger.

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Once he reached the first floor of the Dungeon, Kael proceeded calmly. His Falna hadn't been updated, so his strength remained practically the same. However, his confidence had grown, allowing him to kill every monster he encountered much more easily.

He would find a monster, draw its attention, teleport, and kill it with a single swing of his sword. His ability was simply too good. He was completely in love with the sensation of teleporting.

Kael was curious to discover the limits of his ability.

With a smile on his face, Kael continued advancing, encountering other adventurers along the way.

Whenever he came across adventurers, he refused to reveal his special ability.

When he encountered a Goblin and an adventurer at the same time, he had to kill the Goblin without using his ability. In the end, it proved surprisingly easy. Even though the Goblin had a knife in its hand, it couldn't move as quickly as Kael.

His solo training had also proven useful, as Kael was able to move his body skillfully and strike the Goblin without difficulty. The monster died quickly.

Kael picked up the magic stone from the ground and looked at the adventurer in question with a confident smile.

Of course, he was ignored.

Who does this idiot think he is? the adventurer thought before walking away.

Kael put the magic stone into his bag. It was small and already nearly half full.

“Magic stones aren't as small as I imagined.”

With a sigh, Kael continued onward.

He had reached the second floor some time ago.

He took a sip of water and ate a cold sandwich before continuing.

He had learned from his mistake and prepared better this time.

On the second floor, Kael noticed that the monsters were the same types found on the first floor: Goblins and Kobolds. However, there seemed to be slightly more of them, and they were visibly faster and stronger.

Just like the books said.

When Kael killed his first monster on the second floor, he noticed that the EXP reward had increased. Instead of receiving 2 EXP, he gained 4 EXP when he cut off a Goblin's head.

“Will the EXP rewards double with each floor? If so, the numbers will get pretty high soon…”

Kael smiled and continued onward.

He quickened his pace, paying close attention to his surroundings.

An unsettling silence surrounded him. For a long time, the only sound he could hear was his own footsteps.

Even though this floor wasn't particularly dangerous, Kael still felt somewhat tense.

Every time he turned a corner, there was a chance he'd encounter a monster, or even a group of them.

And that's exactly what happened a little while later.

“Four Kobolds?”

Kael was surprised. It was the first time he'd seen a group of four monsters together. However, he wasn't frightened. Kobolds were aggressive and fast, but they weren't much of a challenge.

Feeling confident, Kael stomped his foot against the ground.

Eight eyes turned toward him. All four Kobolds were drooling.

'Wow, that's creepy…' he thought, raising his sword.

KAKAOKOKAKA

KAKKAAK

GAGGGAAA

AUUUAH

Making strange noises, the Kobolds charged toward him. But Kael disappeared, reappearing directly behind all four of them. He attacked the rearmost Kobold and cut off its head.

The other three Kobolds turned around, but Kael was already gone. The only thing left behind was an isolated magic stone lying on the ground.

Kael was several meters away, hiding behind a wall.

The Kobolds looked around nervously. They began sniffing the air, trying to catch Kael's scent.

Then—

“Boo!”

Kael suddenly appeared beside them, startling the Kobolds. He killed two of them with a single swing.

Kael was playing with the monsters, and it was making him let his guard down.

Some time later, Kael reached the sixth floor.

And it was on this floor that Kael felt fear for the first time.