Volume 2 Chapter 31 To Ryukyu dungeon
Currently speeding towards the 'Ryukyu Dungeon'
"By the way, Omega, you know about the Ryukyu Dungeon we're heading to, right?"
"Huh? Oh, uh, no idea. Never heard of it."
"I see. Well, since it'll take a while to get there, I'll give you the lowdown."
And so, "Just a bit strong" started rambling about the Ryukyu Dungeon.
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Ryukyu Dungeon: The Rundown
- Location: Just popped up out of nowhere in Uruma City, smack in the middle of Okinawa, right next to the world-famous Katsuren Castle Ruins.
- Floors: 100. All cleared.
- Loot: Rich in minerals and magical trinkets. It used to be the hottest dungeon in the country.
- Plot Twist: A year ago, "Talking Monsters" showed up, and now it's the top-rated spot for terrifying, chatty creatures.
- As a result, Seekers have been avoiding it like a plague. What was once a bustling hotspot is now a ghost town for adventurers.
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"Ugh, this is just... heavy."
Someone's feelings spilled out without warning. The current state of the Ryukyu Dungeon was a total disaster...
"Yeah, it's like super bad now."
"...Omega-san!"
"Ah! Sorry!"
"Haha, no worries. It is the truth though. Honestly, though, I just want these talking monsters to... I don't know, disappear. Maybe get a new hobby?"
"Do you really think they'll show up?"
"Yup, they will. And they'll show up on the 1st floor. No joke."
"Wh-what?! From the 1st floor?!"
"Yep. The 'Talking Monsters' on the first floor aren't that strong. You could probably beat them with a C-class ranker's strength."
"C-class, huh? That's still... strong, right?"
"Yup. Yando."
"Huh?! So, the whole dungeon is basically a 'high-rank' dungeon now?! Starting from the 1st floor?!"
Before I could process that horror, Yuki-san joined the conversation, looking way too cheerful about it.
"Well, usually, the 1st floor in Ryukyu would be like 'Middle Floors' in other dungeons with over 100 floors. E-Class rankers would be good, but..."
"When the Talking Monsters are there, it's a different story, right?"
"Exactly. Just like Omega said, it's tough to handle. Only a C-class ranker could deal with those things."
So, yeah. Basically, the Ryukyu Dungeon went from a 'walk in the park' to a 'bring your A-game or else' kind of place. No wonder it's gotten so unpopular.
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Later on...
"So, what's the floor environment like in Ryukyu Dungeon?"
"Huh? Oh, right. It's like this."
Then "Just a bit strong" whipped out the dungeon layout like he was giving a tour.
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Floor Breakdown:
- Floors 1-9 'Upper Floors'
Used to be for E-class adventurers (levels 2-9), but with the Talking Monsters, you'll need at least C-class rankers.
Sugarcane fields galore.
Boss: Giant Palm Crab. (Sounds terrifying, right?)
- Floors 10-29 'Middle Floors'
Used to be E-class to D-class territory (levels 10-29).
But again, thanks to the monsters, C-class or higher is now a must.
Coastal region with rich deposits of magic stones.
Boss: Poison Snake. (Not a fan of snakes, TBH.)
- Floors 30-49 'Lower Floors'
Used to be for D-class to C-class adventurers (levels 30-49). Now, you need C-class or higher.
Cave region full of mines.
Boss: Rush Mongoose. (Don't let it rush you, I guess?)
- Floors 50-79 'Deep Floors'
B-class and above adventurers (levels 50-79) usually tackled these.
Now, you'll need A-class rankers at the very least. Jungle region.
Boss: Minotaur Armor. (I'm guessing that's a bad thing.)
- Floors 80-100 'Abyssal Floors'
This is where you need A-advanced to S-class rankers (levels 80-99).
You'd be crazy to go in without S-class. Ruins everywhere.
Boss: Divine Lion Shisa. (Yeah, you read that right. A freakin' lion. But, uh, divine.)
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"Sh-shisa...!? Wait, Shisa?!"
"No way! The last floor boss is a lion demon called Divine Lion Shisa?!"
"Th-that's... amazing... I mean, it's a lion!"
"B-but, is it really okay to kill the 'Shisa,' the guardian deity of Okinawa...?"
"Won't we get cursed or something?!"
Everyone started freaking out. I turned to "Just a bit strong" for answers.
"Huh? Oh, it'll be fine. No problems at all. We took it down just fine."
"...Wait, did you... did you actually conquer the Ryukyu Dungeon?"
"Yep. Totally did."
"""""Whaaaaaaaaaaat?!"""""
The crew was in total shock.
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