Dungeon Designer: Bringing Smiles to the World!

Seeing the gluttonous dragon fully unleash its ferocious form, Rogge suddenly spoke.

"Part 8 of the Hero's Journey: Trials and Tribulations."

"What?" The lich Horak's curiosity was piqued, and he shifted his attention away from the gluttonous dragon.

"It's nothing, just a template that can be applied to dungeons and adventurers as well."

Roger shook his head, not going into further details.

Before arriving in this world, Roger had studied "The Writer's Journey," a book hailed as the "bible of screenwriting."

This book proposes a story template called "Hero's Journey," which is part of the concept in most myths throughout human history.

The Hero's Journey is divided into 12 parts, and the specific order is not fixed, but it is generally as follows:

In an ordinary world, adventure calls, one refuses the call, encounters a mentor, crosses the first threshold, faces trials with allies and enemies, explores deep into the environment, encounters severe tests, receives rewards, embarks on the journey home, is reborn from the ashes, and returns in triumph.

This template also applies to adventurers, most of whom come from humble backgrounds and become adventurers for various reasons.

The pursuit of wealth or power drives them to embark on adventures.

They will also undergo trials, receive rewards, and eventually climb step by step to the top of society, which is also a kind of triumph.

"How do you plan to make the Gluttonous Dragon win by a narrow margin?" Rogge then asked Horak.

"There's no rush yet."

As a lich, although not as decaying as a typical lich, Horak still inherited the cunning and shrewdness characteristic of this species. He looked at the monitor again: "That high-level shadow assassin should still have some trump cards up her sleeve. Let's wait until she uses them."

"Perhaps there's a better way," Roger said with a smile.

"Oh?"

"first……"

……

If the gluttonous dragon, which had previously been lying on the ground without revealing its massive belly and mouth, resembled a large lizard, it possessed more of a ferocious and savage nature.

Now, with its twisted posture fully extended and the gaping maw of the abyss seemingly capable of devouring everything, the gluttonous dragon exemplifies what a truly terrifying nightmare is.

"hold head high!!!"

The massive ribs that had mutated into fangs within the abyss's gaping maw trembled violently, emitting a terrifying roar.

"Cough cough, it seems my spells are still too weak."

Elisa, having lost all her magic, gave a bitter smile, lamenting her own lack of strength.

If she were a mid-level mage, she might be able to cast a more advanced fourth-circle spell, such as Banishment, which could temporarily banish the Gluttonous Dragon from this world.

In Elisa's view, the three of them, having lost their ranged attack capabilities, were doomed and could only wait to be resurrected to leave this hellish place.

Only River remained calm. That lightning bolt was incredibly powerful; even a dragon would have been severely injured.

Although the Gluttonous Dragon looked even more ferocious and terrifying at this moment, its gaping maw was also riddled with wounds and dripping with blood.

If you want to defeat the Gluttonous Dragon, you must stop hiding and use your full strength.

For Rivers, [Fear Slash] is not her strongest attack; she has even more powerful combat techniques yet to be used.

After taking a deep look at Grace and Elisa beside her, Rivers lowered her body, and a thick shadow power gathered around her.

However, just before Rivers was about to launch an attack, a hopeful voice rang out above the three of them.

"O evil dragon dwelling here! I, the Knight of the Sun, hereby challenge you!"

The three bewildered people looked up and saw a knight standing on a high platform, wearing chainmail, a barrel helmet, and a strange sun symbol painted on his front.

But what makes this knight truly unique is the gentle light he exudes, so out of place in this despairing, disease-ridden village.

"Thump!"

The man who called himself the Sun Knight leaped down from the platform, but instead of attacking the Gluttonous Dragon immediately, he walked towards Elisa and her two companions.

"Ladies, are you also undead who slay the evil dragon?" The Sun Knight stopped in front of the three, and a gentle question came from behind his helmet.

"Well……"

Elisa, Grace, and Rivers exchanged glances and finally nodded.

"It seems you need some help."

Seeing the weakened Elisa and Grace, the Sun Knight raised his hand and released a healing prayer. The two, who had been lacking energy and magic, quickly regained their rosy complexion and their strength.

"I am a Sun Knight from Astra, an undead, and I have come here to slay the evil dragon."

"Hello, hello." Grace thanked the knight for his help and introduced the three of them, along with their names and professions.

However, before the group could communicate further, the gluttonous dragon in the distance roared again and charged straight at the four of them.

"Now is not the time for pleasantries! Let's slay this evil dragon first!"

The Sun Knight drew his Sun Sword from his waist with his right hand and held a prayer catalyst, also decorated with the sun symbol, in his left.

"Praise the sun!!!"

As the hopeful prayer faded, the Sun Knight gathered a dazzling lightning spear in his left hand and hurled it forcefully at the charging gluttonous dragon.

"Boom!"

As if real thunder had sounded, the thunder spear pierced the mouth of the gluttonous dragon and then exploded with a deafening roar.

"Poor descendants of Gu Long! Rest in peace for the cause of passing on the flame!"

After unleashing the lightning spear, the Sun Knight once again raised the prayer catalyst, and sunlight enveloped him and the three people around him, including Elisa.

A Vow of Gold and Stone

The miracles used by those chosen by the Sun Oath can increase the attack power and damage reduction rate of those around them.

This is the most magnificent dragon-hunting story woven together by the eldest son of the Sun, his personal knights, and the dragon-slaying swordsmen.

After applying the buff, the Sun Knight charged headlong into the Gluttonous Dragon with his sword, engaging in fierce combat.

The Sun Sword contains the power of lightning, and each attack can cause considerable damage to the Gluttonous Dragon.

As a descendant of the ancient dragons, the Gluttonous Dragon also inherited their weakness of fearing lightning.

At this very moment, the battle is between the Sun Knight and the Gluttonous Dragon.

Just like the battle between the knights under Gwyn, the Lord of Sunlight, and the ancient dragons before the Age of Fire!

"We..." Elisa, having regained her magic and strength, stood up again and looked at the battlefield.

"We have to help! With Mr. Sun Knight's help, we're sure to win!"

Grace was overjoyed to receive help in her desperate situation. In this world on the verge of collapse, in this malice-ridden village, there was actually a knight willing to lend a helping hand.

It's so warm, just like the sun!

"I don't have a staff... I can't cast spells." Alyssa held the Radiant Stone Staff, which had broken in two due to magic overload, in both hands, a bitter look on her face.

Are we really going to miss this long-awaited moment to fight back?

"Hehehehe..."

A signature, eccentric laugh rang out: "You guys caused such a commotion, don't you need some help? Hehehehehehe..."