Evil Avalon

Chapter 20-Bridge drop

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(Sponsor-Krazey)

(TL:By Rafael)

We left the classroom, which had become heavy due to the club recruitment ceremony, and planned to dive into the dungeon again today.

　

　I check my rental weapons and tools and start preparing for what I'm going to do. When I get home and put on my new armor, which I think is pretty cool, I'll be in high spirits.

　

　I went back to the school in a happy mood and tiptoed to an empty classroom on the basement floor of the school building, or rather to the gate room.

"Now, can we use the gate from here too?

　

　The other day, I registered my magic power in the gate room on the fifth floor, so if I operate the magic circle here, it should open the warp gate to the fifth floor. Can it be done ......?

　

　The magic circle glows blue and the gate opens with a low sound.

"It's working. If the gate works properly, I'll use it every time next time.

　

　The usual way to enter the dungeon, through the guild's front hall, was crowded with adventurers. On a busy Sunday, it can take up to 30 minutes just to enter the dungeon. I felt relieved because I wanted to use the gate room here if possible.

　

　I immediately dove through the open gate. I felt my vision get distorted, but it was instantly reconstructed. When I checked my current location on the terminal, it showed that I was on the fifth floor, and from the appearance of the room, I could tell that I had successfully warped into the dungeon.

　

　This gate room is located in the opposite direction from the main street to the sixth floor. It's also convenient that there are no adventurers around.

　

　Now for the hunt on the fifth floor.

　

　Unlike the MAP up to the fourth floor, which was developed on a flat surface, the MAP on the fifth floor has a three-dimensional structure, and is quite intricate, with ravines everywhere and suspension bridges connecting them.

　

　Since the terminal can only display a flat MAP from a straight-up perspective, you may get lost on the intricate 5th floor if you rely on the terminal's map, and you will need to add information at key points.

　

　The hunting ground we're going to is one of the suspension bridges at the end of such an intricate place. There is a tactic to get experience without fighting by attracting monsters there and cutting down the entire bridge.

　

　Of course, the monsters will fall, so you'll have to go to the drop point to collect the dropped items, and depending on where you cut off the bridge, you may have to give up on collecting them.

　

　And on this fifth floor, a hidden boss character, the Orc Lord, appears. Even though this Orc Lord pops up on the fifth floor, he's a monster level 10, which is two or three levels higher than the monsters that pop up around here. Its fighting power is so strong that it's hard for me to compete with it, and it also uses weapon skills. What's more troublesome is that he has a vicious skill that allows him to call in multiple monster level 6 Orc Soldiers by shouting, and also strengthens the combat power of all Orcs in the vicinity.

　

　It's such a monster that the Adventurer's Guild has been alerted to it, as there have been many deaths and injuries on this fifth floor due to adventuring parties who are unaware of the Orc Lord.

　

　--But.

　

　Orc lords are not very fast, and if you use the "yell" to attract orc soldiers one after another, you can create a mass monster train without having to run around a large area. If you use a bridge drop against that train, you can destroy a large number of Orcs at once in addition to the Orc Lord, who has a large experience bonus.

　

　It is also important to note that Orcs that can attack from a distance, such as Orc Mages and Orc Archers, are not attracted.

　

　Only one Orc Lord appears at a time in this MAP, and even if you defeat it, it will repop in one hour. If you cut down a suspension bridge, the bridge will automatically repair itself in one hour as well as the traps, so you can tell how long the Orc Lord has repopped by looking at how the bridge has repaired. The environment here is so favorable that it's almost as if you're being asked to perform a bridge drop.

　

　However, there are a few things we need to check before we can do the bridge drop.

　

　The first thing I need to do is to make sure that the bridge at my destination hasn't been dropped, because I can't do it if someone else is doing it. In the game, there were so many players that I couldn't do a proper bridge drop.

　

　However, if the orc lords in this world are the monsters we've been warned about, then there's a good chance they're not dropping bridges. If they were doing bridge drops, the Orc Lords would be hunted all the time and the Orc Lords Room would be a shell of its former self.

　

　The next step is to check the traps from the suspension bridge to the orc lord's room. If you get caught in a pit while on the train, it's no big deal. Infighting with an Orc Lord in a narrow pit is a nightmare. Also, even if you remember the MAP, it's a good idea to look at the route on your terminal to make sure you can get to the bridge without getting lost.

　

　Finally, if there are a lot of adventurers wandering around the orc lord's room, you have to check your surroundings because you might get caught in a train.

　

　Well, none of this is too difficult since all we have to do is check. Let's just get on with it.

　

　There were a few goblin soldiers on the way, but we made sure the bridge wasn't dropped while waiting for a corner or cleaning it from behind with Baxter. After that, I arrived at the Orc Lord room in the far west of the map.

(There were no adventurers in the area.) 

The Orc Lord was located at ....... 

(It looks much stronger than the Orclord I saw in the game. ......)

　

There was only one Orclord in the room, which was about 20 meters square. Unlike most Orcs, he's over two meters tall, and his arms are so thick that they look like they're about to burst, and he's holding a huge club - or rather, a log. He doesn't move, so it looks as if he is sleeping while standing. Sometimes he talks to himself with a buzzing sound, so he might be dreaming.

　

　Sigh. As I had expected, I was lucky that no one was doing the bridge drop on Orc Road. Only one group of people on the fifth floor can do this. If we couldn't do the bridge drop, leveling up would have been a bit of a hassle.

(Well, let's go then.)

　

　I lit the firecrackers I had prepared with a lighter and threw them in.

　

　Ba-bam! BABABAN!　　

The firecrackers made a loud bursting sound. The Orclord looks around to see what's going on, and when his gaze meets mine at the entrance to the room, he smirks evilly. Then, from his first move, he suddenly activates "Yell".

《Bumoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!》

　

　Five black mists appeared all at once around the Orc Lord, and Orc Soldiers equipped with wavy iron swords and leather armor like large machetes were born one after another.

　

　Come on, let's start the train!

　

　*...*...*...*...*...*

　

　With a large number of monsters in tow, I run at full speed towards the desired suspension bridge.

　

　The Orc Lords that are chasing us use "Yell" again and call Orc Soldiers one after another. In addition, the goblin soldiers that popped up along the way also joined in, and the train's passengers swelled.

　

　The Orclord's running ability was set to be the same as that of an ordinary Orc, so he thought he could surely escape, but...

"Whoa!　It's honestly too scary to use a train with your life on the line!"

　

　As I ran, I looked behind me to see the Orcs chasing after me with their eyes blazing ...... in an attempt to kill me. If they catch me, I'll probably die. The fear makes me break out in a cold sweat and I feel like I'm going to shrink.

　

　I clenched my teeth again, put more strength into my legs, and ran desperately through the dungeon for a little over a minute. Finally, I could see the bridge ahead of me.

　

　There are many other suspension bridges on the fifth floor, but this is the best one because it's close to the Orc Lord's room and the drop items are easy to collect. There are many other suspension bridges on the fifth floor where you can drop items, but this one is the best because it's close to the Orc Lord's room and you can easily collect dropped items.

"This bridge is really shaking!"

　

　As I hurriedly tried to cross the bridge, it shook more than I expected and I almost slipped. Maybe it's because I'm too heavy? I tried to cross the bridge as cautiously as I could without it swaying, and as I ran along the bridge, a group of Orcs arrived at the bridge one after another. Dozens of Orcs and Goblins rushed onto the bridge, which was about 50 meters long and 1.5 meters wide, and it began to shake even more than before.

　

　At the head of the pack was the big Orc Lord.

　

　I almost cowered in fear from the shaking and the large number of monsters, but there was no time to dawdle as the Orc Lord was right behind me. "The voices of the Orcs chasing me and the Orcs shouting, "Whoa!" mingle together, and a foul sound echoes through the dungeon canyon.

　

　With my heart on the verge of breaking, I whip my body into shape and slip headfirst into the other side of the river, somehow making it across. I hurriedly grabbed the rented machete that was hooked to my waist and swung it down with all my might at the two wires supporting the bridge.

"Heh, ......, you die!

"Bumooh?　　Bumo-ooh-ooh ......-ooh ......."

　

　The Orcs fell with their eyes wide open, as if they didn't have the slightest idea that they were cutting down a bridge. The fall point is about 80 meters below. The positional energy from this height is considerable, and it is unlikely that they will survive.

　

　After about 10 seconds, the heat rises from their bodies and they show signs of leveling up.

"Hahaha ......, that's a lot of experience, level 6 all at once."

　

　In the end, there were probably 30 to 40 orcs in the group. In addition to the Orc Lords and Orc Soldiers, who had experience bonuses due to their superior rank, there were also a number of Goblin Soldiers mixed in, so we were able to get a large amount of experience to level up with just one bridge drop.

　

　After catching my breath, I stood up, stumbling a bit, and descended to the valley floor where the orcs had fallen to collect the drop items. In addition to the dozens of magic stones, there were several shiny objects scattered around the drop.

"This is a ...... dungeon coin."

　

　In the dungeon, there are stores run by the inhabitants of various races. All of the stores are located in hidden maps, making them difficult to find, but they sell rare magic items, appraisal items, and job changes, making them a place of relaxation for players in the game.

　

　It is important to note that you cannot use Japanese yen to buy items in these special stores, but only dungeon currency or magic stone trade. The exchange rate for magic stones is so low that you'll be outbid, so it's best to get your hands on some dungeon currency before buying.

　

　Incidentally, the dungeon currency dropped by the Orc Lord is three copper coins, each of which costs one ril. A single copper coin is worth 1 ril, a silver coin is worth 10 ril, and a gold coin is worth 100 ril. 1 ril is equivalent to a monster's magic stone on the 10th level, so if you want to use the hidden store on the 10th level, you should definitely have it.

　

We have almost an hour before the next bridge drop. After picking up the magic stone and coins, it was time to take a break and sip on the sports drink I brought. I laid out the rush mat I brought with me and lay down to catch my breath and think back to the time when I was being chased.

　

　Being obese and having the debuff effect of AGI halved, I was worried about my running ability, so I experimented with some Orcs and was confident that I would be okay before going for the bridge drop.

　

　I was more afraid of the orc road's pursuit than I expected, and I was about to give up ... I forgot that it was my life to bet. Or rather, I didn't feel it. I feel once again that this area is a major factor in the difficulty level being significantly increased compared to the dungeon capture during the game.

　I was able to come to the hunting ground in almost no time today, so I was planning to drop the bridge about five more times, but doing it only once was quite exhausting and terrible. In the first place, an obese and debuffed Butao may not be considered the same as a normal level 5. If I don't take a good break, my body is unlikely to hold.

　On the other hand, I'm glad that the bridge was successful as in the game. It is almost certain that power leveling can be done with this.

"Will I bring my family when my level is high enough?"

　This bridge drop. Almost all experience points go to those who drop the bridge, so if I catch an oak road and someone who wants to raise the level cuts off the bridge, power leveling can be done easily. However, as before, there is a possibility of an accident in the last-minute train, so let's raise the level firmly here.

　There are several other power leveling spots that use terrain and traps, but my sister couldn't wait and I'll bring her next time. If my dad has been trying to capture the 4th floor for many years, it would be better to raise the level together here. The bag is ... I'll ask you if you're interested in dungeon dives.

"Well,  I  do want to clean the goblins on the way and do my best for the next train."

　I defeat several Goblin Soldiers along the way. The goblins' attacks are clearly visible, and their body movements are so smooth that they don't feel like being hit. It seems that you can easily defeat it without surprise attack anymore.

　Eventually, on that day, the limit of physical strength was reached with three trains, so I rounded up my dungeon dive and before I knew it I had  reached level 7.

TL Note- Last Sponsored Chapter of Krazey I once again thank Krazey for the support.  The era of Krazey is now over but fear not the era of d3led will begin from tommorow. 

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