Chapter 31

"…Have we already arrived?"

I never thought we would reach the deepest level today. Honestly, this was unexpected.

"The question is whether to challenge the boss now… Hmm."

My HP hasn’t decreased much because I thoroughly avoided attacks while fighting the monsters. As for MP, I’ve only used it to cast basic spells, so I still have plenty left. Considering all the circumstances, there’s no reason not to challenge the boss.

"Besides, it would be a hassle to spend another five hours returning to the surface. The guys who left Yui behind probably felt the same way."

I strangely understand their feelings at this moment. Well, that’s fine.

"Let me take a magic recovery potion to fully restore my MP… Alright, let’s go."

I opened the door to the boss room.

Then, I saw the enemy and smiled wryly.

"…I have to fight this now?"

Standing over two meters tall, with a well-built physique, the enemy held a massive club as big as a human body. It was undoubtedly the most powerful monster I’ve ever seen.

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【High Orc】

- Recommended Level for Defeat: 500

- Dungeon Boss: Kenzaki Dungeon

- A higher-level orc with a pig-like face and a brown body. It uses weapons like clubs and axes. It has both speed and strength, and its attacks can easily destroy the ground.

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The High Orc seemed to have identified me as an enemy, and its malevolent gaze pierced through me.

"…There’s no choice, is there?"

I readied my dagger and steeled myself. Thus, the battle with the boss of the Kenzaki Dungeon, the High Orc, began.

"Roar!"

The High Orc made the first move. Despite its massive size, it moved with surprising agility, closing the distance in an instant.

Then, it raised its club with both hands and brought it down with great force!

"Ugh! What power!"

I managed to avoid the attack, but the impact of the club hitting the ground caused the ground to vibrate violently. If I had been hit directly, my HP would have been reduced by nearly half.

With speed comparable to a Horn Rabbit and power far surpassing a Red Boar, there was no way to find a way out by just defending—so!

"It’s my turn now!"

I accelerated, increasing my speed and moving around the High Orc in all directions to confuse it.

The High Orc’s weapon is a massive club, which should make it difficult to hit a nimble target like me.

"---Now!"

I attacked the High Orc with my dagger, managing to cut deeply into its abdomen. However—

"Is it so big that it doesn’t even care about this?"

The High Orc showed no signs of pain and swung its club wildly. The club is very large, giving it a wide attack range, but it’s not hard to avoid if I stay calm.

In fact, after the High Orc swings its club, it leaves a significant opening for me to counterattack.

"Ha!"

I circled behind the High Orc and struck. I cut the back of its right knee, aiming to destroy its joints and immobilize it.

"Still not done!"

From then on, it became a one-sided battle in my favor. The more injuries the High Orc sustained, the more confused it became, making it easier for me to attack.

I repeatedly slashed at its arms, legs, sides, and back. The tendons in its legs were severed, and the club it was holding fell to the ground. Each strike did little damage, but the cumulative effect was fatal.

Just as I thought the final blows were about to finish it, a new light appeared in the High Orc’s malevolent eyes. It was a look of determination to strike back.

The High Orc opened its mouth wide and faced me, preparing to unleash a full-bodied roar.

But—

"Do you think I’ll let you?"

Before it could execute its plan, I slipped into its guard and reversed my grip on the dagger, raising it with all my strength!

The tip of the dagger pierced deep into the High Orc’s neck, reaching the hilt. When I pulled it out, blood spurted out, and the High Orc collapsed. Then, the system sound rang out.

"You have defeated the dungeon boss."

"You have gained experience. Your level has increased by 4."

"Dungeon completion reward. Your level has increased by 25."

"…Phew, we won."

The battle with the High Orc ended with a decisive victory, leaving my HP and MP completely untouched.

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