Is it wrong to try to meet someone in a dungeon?

"Although my skills are lacking... we are currently at a crucial juncture in the battle, so let me serve as the [shield] protecting everyone from enemy fire!"

Despite being drenched in sweat from maintaining the powerful gravitational field, he still boasted to the adventurers who were stronger than him.

Looking at this tank whose imposing presence was no less than that of a valiant dwarf, Grace couldn't help but smile.

"Ten minutes... no, can you even last five minutes!? [Shadowless]!"

"I will certainly fulfill my mission!"

"Well said!! Let's go, Tsubaki!"

"good!"

Thanks to Ming's appearance, Grace and his team, who no longer had to play defense, could finally throw away their shields.

They all switched to heavy weapons, with the battle axe as the main weapon.

As for the target, it is naturally the enemy that the Freya Familia is attacking.

"The defenders have all taken cover behind the gravity barrier! The forwards have handed over all defensive duties to [Shadowless], let's launch a full-scale attack!"

The adventurers, understanding perfectly, carried out their commander's orders in an orderly fashion. Mages and healers continued their incantations behind the gravity barrier, while the vanguard, having broken free from their defensive duties, sprinted off, splitting into several small teams to launch an attack.

The commander's voice continued.

"Once the enemy is cornered, they will definitely switch to a long, wide-area annihilation chant. Everyone, seize the opening and launch a fierce attack!"

"I know about such a trivial matter!"

Grace responded loudly to Lily, whose predictive abilities were on par with Finn's to an enviable degree, and led her companions forward to attack.

"The savage dwarves are here." "Perfect timing." "We can use them."

"Let him drill a hole in the enemy's defenses."

The four warriors of Yanjin quickly reached a consensus upon discovering that Grace and the others were approaching from behind.

Let the dwarves' breakthrough power pierce through the petal armor.

The quadruplets of the Tontatta tribe used Grace and her group as "battering rams," tasking them with breaking through the enemy's defenses.

Thanks to the gravity barrier, Lily's command instantly took control of the battle.

After receiving support from the Hestia Familia, the third unit successfully broke through the enemy's defenses.

"This thing is even bigger than I imagined...!"

At this time, another single reinforcement unit also joined up with the second unit.

Looking at the enormous body he had never seen before, and facing the unimaginable magnificence of the "Celestial Avatar," Welf Crozzo hid his inner trembling beneath a smile.

"Rivia, send men to cover him! Make sure he's completely unharmed!"

"...Got it, Finn, but you want us to provide cover..."

Although Riveria was willing to obey Lily, who "transformed" into Finn, she could not hide her confusion about the order.

"He's the 'Cold' member of the Hestia Familia, isn't he? What are your considerations?"

Including the Freya Familia led by Hedin, even all members of the Loki Familia shared the same question. They did understand that the Crozo Demon Sword possessed powerful firepower, but its drawback was that it was consumed too quickly, and could only be used for a fleeting moment in the extremely protracted battles against colossal enemies.

"Tsubaki and everyone from back home must be here... If I don't do something impressive, I'll have no face to see Lady Hephaestus!"

Even as the adventurers looked at him with skeptical eyes, Welf, carrying his greatsword and "Demon Sword," felt neither fear nor embarrassment. His mind was solely focused on the red-eyed, red-haired blacksmith god, and he charged forward empty-handed.

"Riveria, send someone to cover [Not Cold]!"

"...Ilta, I'm counting on you!"

After Riveria relayed the girl's instructions, the Amazons of the Ganesha Familia immediately shielded Welf in their midst. Welf neither dodged nor flinched as he was bathed in the overwhelming tentacles, but the powerful first-class adventurers wielded their weapons to alter the tentacles' trajectory.

Even though the powerful shockwave that was right in front of him almost made Welf fall backward, he still focused intently on charging forward, desperately trying to get the enemy into his "attack range".

Even though Lily didn't say it outright, Welf was well aware of his "job".

His "ability" is perfectly suited to this monster that is exceptionally proficient in "magic".

"【The Thunderous Spear Charges Forward, I am the Actor, the Incarnation of Thunder, the Queen of Thunder——】"

Then, "that opportunity" soon arrived.

"Fairy Spirit Clone" initiates high-speed chanting.

Furthermore, since it was a concise incantation, the adventurers had no time to stop it. Both the Loki Familia and the Freya Familia couldn't help but click their tongues, preparing to stop the enemy's barrage.

Just then, Welf stepped forward by himself.

"Burn away completely, external practices."

Compared to the high-speed chanting of the immortals, the blacksmith, who had finally waited for a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," used an even faster, shorter chanting.

The magic was activated at the critical moment.

"【Invisible Will-o'-the-Wisp】!"

Welf unleashed an invisible wave from his hand, a wave that distorted the surroundings due to intense heat, and the instant it made contact with the enemy's magic circle—

This triggered a spectacular "self-destruction".

"—Aa ...

“Eh!?”

A monster preparing to unleash "magic" accidentally exploded, forcing the attack to be interrupted.

It turned out to be an unexpected and unpredictable "magic explosion".

Moreover, this self-destruction was not limited to a single instance.

The magic arrays surrounding the "Fairy Spirit Avatar" exploded one after another with loud "boom boom boom boom."

A deafening burst of flames erupted above the adventurers' heads.

"A celestial being... a 'celestial spirit clone'... "

The magical explosion happened right before their eyes, and the "Fairy Spirit Clone" was in a terrible state.

Half of its face was blown off, and an eyeball about the size of a human head was hanging out.

The giant pillar was also affected by the explosion and suffered severe damage that could not be described as "self-destruction".

"It seems the bigger the 'spark,' the more spectacular the fireworks will be!"

Welf was terrified by the astonishing scale of the explosion, and a smug smile appeared on his face.

Anti-magic magic——

The effect is that it can forcibly trigger a magical explosion, in other words, it is a "magic killer".

This is the rare magic that Welf possesses, which allows him to turn the enemy's "magic" against them, causing them to bring about their own destruction.

"The Crozo family... they really are the nemesis of our Elf race."

Amidst the strong aftershocks of the explosion, a stunned Hedin straightened his askew glasses and uttered these thoughts in disbelief.

This kind of "magic" that induces "magic power" to self-destruct is terrifying to the ears of mages, and has an even greater impact on the elves who are skilled in magic.

Half of the elves present turned pale with fright just imagining the scenario of being enemies with Welf.

As for the other half of the elf, his expression was complicated after thinking about the connection between the elven race and the "Krozo family".

However, both sides agreed that Welf would definitely be useful in the battle.

"Rivia, if you're satisfied, then use him as you please. He can probably completely shut down your opponents."

"...Well, then I won't stand on ceremony!"

Faced with the "gift" from the Hestia Familia, Riveria couldn't help but cheer in her heart.

In this "fairy war", Welf is definitely the enemy's number one threat.

Since the power and scale of anti-magic magic are proportional to the enemy's "magic power," a "fairy clone" with abundant "magic power" is like a powder keg that could explode at any time, and its unprecedented annihilation ability will all rebound back onto itself.

As a member of the Crozo family, Welf is also an inheritor of the "Fairy" bloodline.

Having temporarily reached Lv.3 through "Level Upgrade", he is indeed capable of becoming a combatant.

"It's not over yet!"

Ignoring the screaming "fairy clone," Welf immediately drew the "demon sword" from his back.

Then, without any mercy, he swung the red longsword downwards.

"Glory Moon──────────────────────────────!"

Immediately, an enormous burst of crimson lotus fire erupted.

A massive sea of ​​fire, resembling a waterfall flowing backwards, pursued the struggling "celestial spirit clone."

This is the "Immortal Demon Sword" that can dispel the worries in the hearts of the adventurers present.

Wielding the unprecedented weapon, the "Unbreakable Magic Sword," Welf unleashed a series of incredibly fierce flames.

The elves, their eyes dazzled by the firelight, fought valiantly, refusing to be outdone. Riviria sang a beautiful song, and the black and white elves performed a stunning sword dance, launching a powerful offensive.

The continuous "magic" interference and "magic sword" bombardment truly struck at the "fairy spirit's" sore spot.

*

"Run! Run! Run for your life!!"

A group of people were running for their lives at a distance from the six main cave chambers.

They rushed forward like a torrent, forming the reserve force for the "second wave of attack." Raul shouted, guiding the adventurer team composed of the Loki Familia and the Ganesha Familia.

"The only chance to act is now that the enemy is in disarray! Hurry!!"

This is the eleventh level, which is deeper than the tenth level of the main battlefield.

Because all the power was concentrated on the upper level, every path here had become a treacherous route covered with decaying plants. Raul and his companions put their repulsion aside and ran towards the same goal. Following the instructions of Lakta, the mapmaker who held the "artificial maze blueprints," and the orcs whose ears and noses twitched frequently, the group began clearing away the green flesh parasitizing the wall at the end of the passage.

After unlocking the mechanism of the "hidden door," the heavy stone door opened.

"!"

After the door opened, several men and women could be seen lying weakly on the ground at the other end.

Raul picked up one of them to check his pulse. Although the man's skin was severely dehydrated, like a mummy, he was still emitting a faint pulse to keep him alive.

Raul took out the "Eye Crystal" and roared:

"Captain, they're all alive! The 'hostages' are safe and sound!"

"Ughh ...

Elfie Corret extended the wand she held in one hand and began casting fire magic.

The girl who shares a dormitory with Lefia belongs to the reserve army, which is currently located on the ninth floor.

The group decided to believe Elfie's firm testimony that "I really saw it," and the team of adventurers and mages burned the green flesh blocking their way and headed toward their "destination."

"We're here! This is it!"

After burning away the green meat blocking their way, the group arrived at a familiar corner of the passage.

The "gaps" that existed between the walls were completely sealed off. Elfie and the others split up and carefully investigated the surroundings, eventually discovering the "secret door" just like Raul's troops.

"Are you all alright?!"

In this dark, dark room, you can see "they" huddled together in a sorry state.

Elfie ran toward one of the emaciated girls.

"Ugh... Ah...?"

Those slightly open eyes were bloodshot, clearly indicating how harsh the environment was.

The hoarse groans emanating from her cracked lips were no different from those of the undead that the gods often used as a joke and boasted about. Perhaps due to being imprisoned in this sunless darkness for a long time, she had gone insane; her fingers, which had scratched the walls countless times, were severely injured.

His limbs were bound by heavy iron chains.

She is the answer to the "mysterious eyeball" that Elf saw through a crack in the wall on the day of the "first wave of attack".

"Die, Mite... Goddess..."

His wide eyes gradually welled up with tears, and his voice was hoarse as he called out the name of his own god, wanting nothing more than to confirm that she was alright.

This group of people is the Demeter Clan.