Zongman: Daily draw

Aolika's scream was heard nearby!

Link had just retracted his spear and had no time to do anything else when he turned around, but it was too late!

Another Minotaur rushed over, and the powerful impact pushed Link more than ten meters away. Its sharp horns directly pierced through Link's chest armor. With a "bang!", the Minotaur slammed Link heavily into the stone wall.

Dungeon, don't want to give Link any chance to breathe!

"Cough cough..."

Link felt a sweetness in his throat and spat out a mouthful of blood.

His abdomen seemed to be pierced by a bull's horn.

28. Between Life and Death

The Minotaur pushed Link hard against the stone wall and shook his head left and right, further tearing Link's wounds.

"Fuck...cough cough..."

He really didn't want to be pinned against the wall by this monster.

Link endured the severe pain in his abdomen, turned the spear in his hand, and stabbed the tip of the spear into the opponent's eye socket. With a bang, as the Minotaur turned into ashes and dissipated, Link also slid down from the stone wall.

At this moment, there was a big hole in his abdomen, and blood was flowing out desperately.

Link half-knelt on the ground, covering his wound with one hand and breathing heavily. With the other hand, he temporarily put down his weapon and took out two tubes of potion from the space and drank them in one gulp.

Olika squeezed out the last bit of magic power and released a ray of lightning, clearing out the monsters nearby and then ran over.

Link took out two tubes of potion and stuffed them into the other person's hands, then looked around. The surrounding area was completely filled with endless monsters, and retreating was completely impossible.

As if wanting to wipe him out completely here, the ground shook again, and several more Minotaur appeared in the cave.

"Why... are there so many..."

The Minotaur is a core member of the LV.2 monsters, often found between the 15th and 17th floors. An average LV.2 adventurer may not be able to defeat it in a one-on-one fight.

A few Links can certainly deal with them, but in this situation, there are a bunch of hellhounds and unicorns around...

Link held the sea of ​​corpses and blood tightly and launched several slashes again, killing the approaching Minotaur and clearing out the rest of the monsters around. Orica took this opportunity to give Link a simple bandage.

He had already been badly injured, and then he used all his remaining strength to strike out, and his injuries became even more serious.

At this time, Link's face gradually turned pale and his lips lost their color.

Cold sweat kept dripping from his cheeks.

Ever since he came to Orario, he, who possessed the system, always thought that he was the destined protagonist in those novels and animations. But now, he realized that death was so close to him.

He doesn't want to die.

This is only natural.

There are still so many beautiful women he has not met, and a happier future is waiting for him.

As long as you are alive, there are so many things to do.

But when you die, everything is gone, your body and mind are completely plunged into darkness and sink into an endless abyss.

He wants to live.

The desire to survive is so strong at this moment, just like a stranded fish struggling to return to the sea.

He doesn't want to die.

Link couldn't help but look at Orika.

Olika, who has no magic power left and can no longer cast magic, is now nothing more than a burden.

if...

If he was alone...

Between life and death, an evil thought suddenly arose in Link's heart.

The seed called selfishness quietly sprouts in the heart.

Olika can't use magic and is just a burden.

If no decision is made, both of them will die here. Rather than dying here, it is better to give up Orika and escape alone.

Can't I just find a woman later?

Link gritted his teeth. The demon called cowardice kept encouraging him in his ears, and he made excuses for himself in his heart.

......

At this moment, Orika was at a loss as to what to do when looking at the injured Link and the countless monsters around him who were eyeing him hungrily.

With Link's protection, he reached the 15th floor by lying down.

But now it’s no use, Link was seriously injured.

Seeing Link's pale face but still insisting on fighting, Orika felt very guilty.

Obviously, the value of my existence is to help others, but now, I have become a burden that needs protection from others.

What a shame!

If this continues, there is no doubt that everyone will die!

The final outcome will definitely be that you will be torn to pieces by these monsters, and your body will be swallowed by the monsters, and in the end nothing will be left!

Link in front used the fire cloth to help her block the fire again.

Olika saw the bandage on Link's waist that was oozing blood. She had never felt so powerless before.

If this goes on, both of them will die.

Instead of this...

"Master Link, the potion I just used has restored some of my magic power. After I release the magic, you should seize the opportunity to escape. I will buy you some time!"

Seeing Link looking at her in disbelief, Orika forced herself to smile: "There's nothing I can do. Without magic, I can only be a burden, and I can't run fast. If you were alone, Lord Link, it should be no problem for you to escape..."

Olika smiled at Link, tears glistening in the corners of her eyes.

"Lord Link, farewell!"

“Are you kidding me?!!”

Unlike Link's selfish thoughts, Orika instead spoke of sacrificing herself.

Can't you be a little selfish?

The emotion called shame surged out from the depths of his heart and completely overwhelmed Link.

Yes!

He is a man, how can he have such thoughts? He is not even as good as a woman?

'You are so useless!'

Link couldn't help but feel angry at his own incompetence!

As if he had made up his mind, Link gritted his teeth. He was not going to escape alone. Even if he had to lose all 12 lives here, he would take Orika away from here!

He swung the spear with all his might, tearing the approaching monster into pieces with ease.

But at this point, is there any better way?

Link racked his brains and thought desperately.

"Compared to the upper level, the cave is wider and the ceiling is higher as you go down. In addition to the normal route to the lower level, there are also vertical holes leading to the lower levels..."

When he went to Aegina to ask for information about the dungeon, Aegina had told him about the relevant content.

Link suddenly remembered!

Vertical hole?

That’s right! Vertical acupuncture!

If I could find a vertical hole and go directly to the 18th floor...!

The 18th floor, 'Maze Paradise', is one of the few safe levels in the dungeon. Monsters will not appear here, so many adventurers will gather here for a short rest.

Instead of risking the risk of returning the same way, it is better to find the vertical cave and go directly to the 18th floor. Besides, the floor master of the 17th floor, Goliath, was dealt with during the expedition of Loki's family some time ago. Once defeated, he will not be born again within 2 weeks. In other words, the floor master of the 17th floor will not be born now!

"Olka, release magic to the other side!"

"Eh?"

"We won't go back the same way! Let's find the vertical hole and go directly to the 18th floor!"

Link looked in the direction of the passage, where there were fewer monsters than the retreat path behind him.

Give it your all and fight!

"Don't give up, Olga. I will do my best to protect you. I will definitely do it! Unless I die first, I will never let you go before me!"

"Master Link..."

"Get ready to break out!" Link clenched the spear in his hand and said, "Thank you, Olika!"

It is because of you that I learned something between life and death that is more important than my own life.

Olika looked at the figure standing in front of her and smiled.

She closed her eyes, and opened them after a few seconds. There was no fear in her eyes when she looked at the monsters.

The wand fell heavily to the ground, and the magic power that had been accumulated after a brief recovery was called upon, and the condensed magic exploded.

"Fire ray!"

The blazing flames destroyed the monsters that were blocking the passage one after another. While the monsters were being reduced in numbers, Link seized the opportunity, grabbed Orika's hand and ran wildly, with the spear in his hand not stopping for even a second, stabbing continuously and killing the monsters that were blocking the way.

29. Cruel Dungeon

Luckily, before Link enters the dungeon, he goes to Aegina to get detailed information, which also includes the general routes of each floor, so he doesn't get lost.

The only fatal thing is that the movements when running and attacking will pull the wound, which is extremely painful.

But at this point, it doesn’t matter anymore.

If I could exchange my life for Orika's survival, it would all be worth it!

Link rushed forward, killing more than ten monsters in succession. Because of the attacks of these monsters, the last piece of fire cloth on Link's body had become tattered.

After dealing with the fire attack launched by the hellhound in front, he gritted his teeth and quickly took care of the remaining monsters.

Link's remaining strength began to decline rapidly.

There were so many monsters that even the weak horned rabbits, when they threw their stone axes together, their attack was like a rainstorm, making it difficult to deal with.

What's more, there are elite monsters such as saber-toothed tigers, minotaur, and hellhounds that appear occasionally.

The tattered fire cloth could no longer effectively defend against the hellhound's flames, and Link forced himself to resist once again, blocking the dangerous attack for Orika.

But because the fire-element cloth was tattered, many holes in it were burned by the flames, and many parts of Link's body turned into charred flesh.

Link gritted his teeth and said nothing.

Fortunately, there is always a way out. Following the direction pointed by Aina in their memory, the two soon arrived near the vertical cave.

If I can go back safely this time, I must go and thank Aegina.

"Give!"

Link gulped down several bottles of potion and gave a few more to Orika.

I originally thought that the potions I drew were of no use, but now I have to rely on these potions to survive.

After taking a few bottles of medicine, Link's wounds and physical strength began to slowly recover, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

They thought they had a chance to catch their breath for a while, but the dungeon was determined to keep Link and Orica here.

Ten Minotaur holding stone axes blocked the road leading to the cave, as if they were waiting for Link and Orika to come here on purpose.

These ten Minotaur were more muscular than the ones they had encountered before, and they were all holding huge stone axes in their hands.

There is no doubt that these ten Minotaur are all enhanced species without exception!