Zongman: The wrong person on the ground, double Shenwei at the beginning

Chapter 20 The Possibility of Sharingan Copying Magic! (Please give me flowers and votes!)

Starting from the fifth floor, monsters that truly pose a threat to adventurers gradually begin to appear.

The monsters in this area all have one thing in common: they are highly specialized in a particular ability or attribute!

The Frog Archer's attack and defense are not outstanding, but its attack speed is extremely fast, so it can be trained to improve its Agility.

The War Shadow, the strongest creature on the sixth floor, possesses extremely high attack power and can be used to hone [Durability].

The Needle Rabbit is small in size and extremely fast; only by continuously improving its [Agility] can it hit targets with its attacks.

Killer ants have extremely hard shells and high attack power. In times of crisis, they release pheromones to attract a large number of companions, increasing their [strength] while honing all their attributes in all aspects.

The Purple Moth releases poisonous powder, and repeated poisoning can be extremely dangerous in dungeons. The best way to deal with it is to use magic, which can increase [Magic Power].

Therefore, if an adventurer can easily reach the seventh floor on their own, it can be assumed that their skills and tactics have reached a fairly high level for their current level, and all their attributes have reached a point where they can be upgraded.

However, aside from lone wolf warriors, most normal people rarely do this during their rookie phase...

Most people choose the safer option of forming a team.

Those who typically do that kind of thing are mostly concentrated in the Freya Familia.

That's why everyone was so shocked by Rhodes's all-around abilities and rapid growth.

He was like a sponge, absorbing all the skills they taught him in the shortest amount of time.

"Unfortunately, without accepting the favor, Rhodes would find it difficult to learn magic; otherwise, he could have practiced techniques like [parallel chanting] at this stage..."

Celty, the fairy mage in the team, walked over slowly, a hint of regret in her eyes.

She couldn't help but imagine, "It would be even better if Rhodes could imitate magic too."

Asta snorted and rolled her eyes at the fairy.

"Nothing is ever perfect. Magic, in the final analysis, is a power of the mind that draws out the purest part of one's heart through grace."

"If you want to use someone else's magic, doesn't that mean there's a connection between different people's minds? How could such a thing be possible?!"

Hearing this from not far away, Rhodes couldn't help but glance at Ryu. Ryu was a little confused and thought she was dressed in a disheveled way. She quickly lowered her head and straightened her collar, but found that there was nothing wrong. She blushed and glared at Rhodes.

Rod sighed inwardly.

No, there's a guy right in front of you who can do that.

Normally, Asta's conclusion is indeed correct, but there are always cheaters in this world.

In the original future, if there was any semblance of rationality in the "Memoirs of Astrea," which inherited the magic of all her fellow clansmen, then the Thousand Fairy, who had not yet arrived, was simply utterly unreasonable.

and many more...

Rod suddenly thought of something and narrowed his eyes slightly.

Since Lefia can control the magic of other fairy races through special magic, it shows that there is no fundamental incompatibility between the use of different magics.

Ryu inherited the will of her fellow clan members and could even use the magic of her companions from different races, which shows that there is no barrier between races.

So my Sharingan can already detect a certain flow of magical energy, and if I also master the incantation...!!

Rhodes' breathing became rapid, and his eyes grew brighter.

"Although we can't obtain magic through favors, we can still find a magic book for Rhodes!"

"Oh, right, there are also magic books, which force the manifestation of magic. I just don't know if they work on people who have done no favors."

"That must be very expensive! We need to work hard to earn money, go go go!"

"Haha, if Rhodes learns all our skills and also masters magic, he might be able to challenge that idiot Alicia's position."

"Well, although it's not nice to think like that, I really want to see Alicia cry..."

The topic somehow shifted to "making money by buying magic books for Rhodes".

Rod was silent for a moment, then looked up and met Lyra's gaze, who was watching him with her arms crossed. He gave her a helpless smile.

"Everyone, this is really great. I feel like I owe more and more money."

Leila shrugged, her eyes softening considerably.

"Although everyone says that Alexie is an idiot, aren't the people who are attracted to an idiot also idiots?"

She stood on tiptoe and patted Rod on the shoulder.

"So don't feel guilty, just enjoy everyone's kindness with a clear conscience!"

Rhodes took a deep breath and nodded.

He may not want to be a champion of justice, nor does he have the pure dream of bringing happiness to everyone in the world, but at least he is willing to protect the smiles of the girls in front of him.

A string of names of dark factions kept flashing through his mind, and a murderous glint quietly appeared in Rhodes' eyes.

Not enough. My power is not enough to send all those evil gods and madmen to hell!

But if my guess is correct...

Chapter 21 Rare Monster, Money Feast in the Vault (Seeking Flowers and Votes)

After a brief rest, the group continued their advance towards the seventh floor.

Using her extensive knowledge, Leila led the group off the main route and into the depths of the seventh level.

The light green walls, the phosphorescent ceiling, and the ground beneath our feet all began to feel uneven and nauseous.

The once orderly maze began to become intricate and complex, as if it had entered the natural world from the man-made world.

"We've arrived. This is the underground city's food depot."

Leila made this statement with caution.

The narrow passage suddenly opened up.

This is an extremely wide void, with huge green crystal pillars extending all the way to the dim, hollow ceiling, like giant crystal trees!

The transparent liquid seeping from the crystal formed a large spring at the base of the tree.

All the monsters we had seen before were gathered here. Killer ants and purple moths were climbing on the tree trunks, while needle rabbits were drinking spring water below.

The monsters that should have been ferocious and hideous now, for some reason, looked so beautiful and peaceful.

The tranquil and harmonious art style, so completely unrelated to the dungeon itself, deeply moved the girls.

"This is the food depot, the place where the dungeon provides food for the monsters."

Leila looked at the harmonious scene in the distance with a complicated expression.

“When I first came here with Alexandra and the others, we were also frightened. Sometimes I wonder what makes monsters different from us.”

"Alyssa was shouting that she was going to rush up and make friends with the monsters, but then we were chased and killed by the monster army..."

Everyone's foreheads were covered in black lines.

It's safe to say that this is exactly the kind of thing Alexandra would do.

The taciturn dwarf Asta was not so sentimental, and spoke in a cold tone, similar to General Duanmu.

"No matter what, a monster is a monster, and we can't understand each other."

Rhodes couldn't help but think of the heretics underground.

Are they incapable of understanding each other? It seems not necessarily.

Apart from the first two floors, there are two to three food storage facilities on each floor.

Even with Rhodes's good fortune, it's unwise to try your luck aimlessly. Lyra's solution is to wait patiently for the opportunity to come to you.

"Moreover, there are additional benefits for us here."

A sly glint flashed in Leila's eyes.

"Ryu, do you remember what I told you before, why everyone knows there are a lot of monsters in the food warehouse, but no one comes here to farm them?"

Liu blinked her beautiful sky-blue eyes and replied hesitantly.

"Hmm, it seems that although the food storage facilities exist in multiples on each level, they are usually located in the deepest part, which takes even longer than going down the two underground levels!"

"If it takes several hours to get here and you still have the ability to clear out all the monsters, it's better to go down to the next level and defeat the monsters with higher quality magic stones. That would be more efficient in making money."

Lyra's lips curled up slightly, and her eyes gleamed with smug excitement as she looked at Rhodes.

"That's right, but that's only the right choice when Rhodes isn't around!"

"Wait, you mean?!"

"Not bad! The extraordinary luck of encountering a rare species, coupled with an ridiculously high drop rate! Although it's a bit unfair to those monsters, this is our [treasure trove]!"

Lyra pointed to the large flocks of blue swallowtail butterflies in the distance, which looked like a dream, and smiled knowingly.

"See? Our target has already appeared, hasn't it?"

"It's up to you now, Ryu!"

Liu silently apologized to the elegant and beautiful blue swallowtail butterfly.

I'm sorry, but I have to do this for the sake of the clan's funds, the goddess's hair ornament... and Rhode's grimoire!

"—Come, wandering wind, drifting traveler. Soar through the skies, race across the wilderness, swifter than anything else. Conquer your enemies with the brilliance of the stars!"

Countless large orbs of light, swirling with green wind, appeared around Ryu, and the Star Magic unleashed a barrage, instantly annihilating all the monsters in the entire food warehouse!

Rhode's Sharingan quietly activated, allowing him to see everything from behind.

Chapter 22 Monster Offering, Soma Familia

The group emptied all the food storage areas on the seventh floor, and were still somewhat unsatisfied as they looked at the mountain of valuable dropped items.

Ultimately, it was only at Leila's insistence that everyone reluctantly embarked on their return journey.

Maru would occasionally steal a glance at Rhodes beside her, and sigh with a subtle expression.

"This is the first time I've ever felt like I don't want to leave the dungeon..."

And in the past, he's always been protected by the main family of his clan, but this time, because Rhodes is a boy... I feel a little butterflies in my stomach...

Nize smacked her lips and nodded vigorously.

"After all, this harvest might be equivalent to five or six years of our funding!"

Celty looked at Rhodes, who was walking ahead and seemed to be deep in thought, with a gentle gaze.

"Perhaps Rhodes is our Astria Familia's lucky star. For some reason, I always have a feeling that since he came, the strange premonition that was weighing on my heart has disappeared."

"Well, what we should be thinking about now is how to spend that huge sum of money!"

"Because of Rhodes' presence, so many magic stones and dropped items were brought out. Therefore, we agreed to leave one-third of the funds to him. Alexie and the Goddess will also agree to this distribution!"

"That's how it should be. The remaining one-third will be used for the development of the families, and the last one-third will be divided equally among us."

"I want to get a new wand!"

"My shield is a bit worn out..."

"Upgrading armor should be the top priority!"

"Um... Am I the only one who wants to go to the [Abundant Mistress] for a big meal?"

Nize's slightly aggrieved words, as she clutched her stomach, elicited cheerful laughter from the girls.

"Hahaha... After all, orcs do have a bigger appetite!"

Leila remained silent, raising her eyes with an unusual ease that was different from usual, and raising her voice.

"Then let's splurge on something nice every now and then when we get back!"

The girls, laughing and talking about the future, made their way back to the fifth floor.

Just when everyone thought that this dungeon exploration was about to end, an unusual tremor suddenly came from afar.

Ryu's gaze sharpened instantly, and he placed his hand on the wooden sword.

"Someone's approaching! No, a large number of monsters!!!"

Laila instantly realized the situation and angrily cursed.