Dungeon Reset

The core of the slug varies in size, but on average, it's as big as a fist.

Normally, the nucleus appeared on the surface, but as I continued to move, I entered the mucus and freely switched positions.

Jungdown tried to leave only one core behind, but there were so many that there were nine nuclei left in the furnace that were cut in the middle.

“I'll just have to rip out the rest myself. ”

The rabbit expressed concern.

[You want to do it yourself? It could be dangerous.]

“No, I'm only going to do this once at first. ”

[Of course.]

The downward side of the rabbit's fin cup calls out to the Shadow Servants, each holding a iron rod in his hand.

And I showed him a demonstration in front of him.

Phew!

I shook off one of the nuclei with a tireless stick like a toothpick.

“Here, see? This is how we do it. ”

“Niyaang.”

[In the meantime, I can see your back never moving again.]

“Shut up.”

You ignore the giggling rabbit and quickly toss the ejected core into the slug pool next to it.

Then the wounded nucleus slowly hides into the mucus.

“Looks like you'll recover from being stabbed. ”

[Your spear is so weak. If there was an error at the end of the window like Seo-yeon, he would have died in one shot.]

“That's because it's not a skill. ”

It was a pity.

In fact, this iron tack he was holding was almost the same tool he had been carrying from the beginning.

He even dug a tunnel with this iron rod before his clay skill.

In fact, there are some skills related to mowing ground skills or iron maces, but after seeing the soil cloaking skills first, I thought that I had no talent for handling iron maces.

It was fun to put together a perfect pile of dirt.

“Niyaang?”

But there was a problem.

The nuclei have hidden all the way inside.]

“I see.”

Instinctively, the core of the crisis slug hides in the depths of the mucus.

Then, the work of the Shadow Servants who were leaving the nucleus with iron spikes hit the wall.

It wasn't that hard to pierce through the thick mucus that was soft and viscous.

“You're not getting stabbed, are you? These iron spikes have their own penetration options. ”

The same was true of his own stabbing.

Despite the piercing, the wet mucus continues to tangle and obstruct the path.

[It's because it's weak. It's not the first time a slug has come out of Stage 5. Either enhance your weapon or put an error in your spear. If it had been a proper imperial spear, I'd probably have fallen in love with it.]

“Aigoo, it was magic last time, and now it's your fault you came again? ”

[What should I do? It's because of his weakness.]

The rabbit's jaw cracked open.

“We'll see. I stabbed him somehow. ”

That's a lot of ways.

“You said you were vulnerable to fire? ”

He hurries to the forge and starts burning his iron spikes red from the fire pit, where the fire hasn't gone out yet.

[Master, it's dangerous! You could burn your hands!]

“It's okay. Gloves on. ”

[Ghost Gloves +2]

- Durability: 4/100 (%)

- Optional: Fire Attribute (Level 2)

He's been working at the forge lately, wearing gloves he received for salt in the niche town.

Gloves used to dismantle hot traps.

He scorches the iron mace completely, and hands it back to his servant.

“Try stabbing it again with this. ”

“Miss Neeyang?”

Push -!

This time it was a success.

The slug is pierced like a cotton candy that almost touches the water as soon as it touches the hot iron hook.

Phew!

That's how another core was pulled out.

“Good. There's only one left. ”

After a while, Jungdown smiles in repentance, looking at the slug with one stone left behind.

“Cleanse! Cleanse! ”

Pa! Pa!

The color of the green core fades as I pour a lot of purification skills on it.

However, it was only purifying the nucleus, but strangely enough, the color gradually turned white by mass to the dark blue mucus that was nearby.

Moreover, unlike before, the color did not return over time.

The rabbit mutters helplessly.

[I never thought this would work. Isn't this too much of a cleansing skill?]

“Which of your skills are not fraudulent? Combatants are more deceitful in my position. ”

[Not really. Ryu Seung Woo said he electrocuted his body and forced his ability to awaken.]

“Oh, really? Awesome. But what if Tic shows up? ”

[What's a tick?]

While chatting, the slug continued to shower with cleansing skills.

Without even trying to run away from the pain, the color was getting lighter and lighter.

Eventually, the nucleus turned into a translucent, white slime and a tangy yellow color.

“ ……? ”

Jungdown mutters with a shivering expression.

“This is not an egg.... ”

Slow down?

“ ……. ”

[…….]

Suddenly, a living egg was made.

Jungdown glances at the rabbit with a clumsy smile.

“Ah……. By the way, does it taste like eggs to you? ”

[Well, of course. Don't ignore the slug. It's a very dangerous monster. A erotic king who eats everything and multiplies abnormally. It definitely won't taste good.]

“ ……. ”

[…….]

However, it didn't look like I wanted to try it first.

Bahamut makes a bold move.

[You have to rip that core off first. You never know when you'll spit again.]

“Let's do it.”

Phew!

The yolk, no. The core was pulled out.

At that moment, the mucus stopped moving.

Dead.

“Can we eat now? Rabbit, I yield. Taste it first. ”

What, are you scared now? Where have you been all this time?]

“It's a bit of a trap when it turns into an egg in the open. ”

They continued to stick their elbows in each other's sides and postpone the tasting order to each other.

A lesser alpha intervenes.

< Anyone can have it. If you eat with 100 percent satiety, it will automatically be sacrificed. >

“Ah!? ”

[Oh!]

It was Hye-in who opened her eyes!

It reminds me of the fact that I completely forgot!

[Gosh, can I really eat it?]

“Yes, you were! Did I tell you that my mouth tastes only and all of its contents are replaced by living energy? ”

[Yes, but don't pick up anything. Swallowing sharp objects can injure your esophagus and visceral organs, so you should only eat what you can chew.]

The nagging continues, but they are already not listening.

“Awesome! I don't have to worry about this! ”

[Heehee! I have to try it, too!]

Jungdown and the rabbit started eating food as soon as they got their hands on it.

Suddenly, I felt full.

Satisfaction: 100/100 (%)

“Great! Now I'm going to try it! ”

[I'm full too!]

The two took a handful of slime from the slug to their mouths at the same time with a happy face.

Gross... Gulp!

At the same time, I shook my head helplessly with a sad look on my face.

“I don't taste anything.... ”

[Soft air tastes....]

Sadness could not be said.

I felt betrayed as much as I expected.

Meanwhile, Alpha analyzed the components of the slug that came into the sacrifice.

< Luckily, there is no harmful ingredient in the body. It's just a nuclear meltdown, and there's very little life energy. If you eat this, you'll lose weight due to malnutrition. >

“Was it Gonzaq...? ”

I was just devastated.

Somehow I told you it wasn't good. It's dietary food.

At this point, I was unfair enough to come.

“You can't do this! I'm going to enjoy it anyway! Where's the boiling oil pot!? ”

You want fries?]

“Fry it or boil it, I'll do it. ”

[It doesn't even taste good.]

Jungdown burns the will of the union with his beady eyes.

“I... believe in the power of cooking. ”

[Don't use this stuff. Not cool.]

He took out an empty grimoire and started experimenting, writing it down one by one.

How to Cook Slug

1) Fried. - > Burn to a crisp.

2) I boiled it. - > Tighten together like a pudding. It's still bitter.

3) I put oil on the pan and gently tried it. - > Like a real egg tart. But it's still bitter. (The texture improved.)

…….

“Let's focus on the texture. ”

Corrected approach direction.

This time it's like ripping a slug alive and starting to knead it with your hands.

“... It's hard to make dough because it's so sticky. You want me to mix up some rice flour? ”

I poured rice flour into the slug and started kneading hard.

After a while, the dough was made just right.

“...... It's fun to do this, too. ”

I understood why people were playing with liquid monster toys.

I feel like I'm playing around with dough because I'm getting restless.

I pulled the dough long enough to fold it in half, and then I stretched it long enough to fold it in half again.

I repeated it a few more times, and suddenly, it was awkward, but I had noodles like noodles.

Suddenly, I had a good idea.

“Oh, yes! You're gonna get some peppers this time, too. Should I make you a knife noodle soup? Lots of fish, so spicy noodles! No, a stuffed clam egg noodles! ”

The idea is rising!

It was a sinkdown that began to boil the slug side back into boiling water.

I was starting to figure out how to eat the slug better myself.

* * *

Flash!

Rugal shows up on Stage 5.

Afterwards, survivors from the fourth dungeon, including Ryu Seung Woo, followed behind the gate.

“Is this…… Stage-5? ”

Arrived at a ruined ruins site.

The participants who were wandering around were immediately startled.

“Oh, my God.”

“Is the island floating? ”

I never thought I'd be able to come to an island floating in the sky.

There were floating floating islands big and small all around, without having to look down on the island where they were standing.

[Yes, this place is in the sky. If you're surprised, focus on my explanation from now on.]

Rugal's solemn voice silences the noisy participant.

If anyone could face the fierce gaze of a giant werewolf covered in silver manes, it was hard for them to resist.

[Tsk. Serpa would have explained it to you, but I'm in charge from now on. So listen up. If you don't understand me, I'll explain it to you just once...... Of course, I'll explain it several times until I understand it.]

“ ……? ”

[I am a friendly helper.]

“ ……? ”

It was Lugal who lowered his tail as soon as Ryu Seung Woo and his eyes met.

I wanted to leave Ryu Seung-woo here right now, but I had to do something in my nature.

[Hmmm. I'll start explaining anyway. For starters, it will be difficult to see a helper like me from Stage -5 until now. This must be good news for you, but there will be a lot of discomfort.]

“ ……! ”

“No maid? ”

It was the participants who were making a loud noise again.

[Of course, there is a maid here, too. In any form, but hardly ever. You guys aren't beginners anymore, and you don't need a lot of help.]

In fact, the time when it was most necessary to be a helper was only at the beginning of the dungeon game when we knew nothing.

Until Stage -4, assistants met with participants in person to advise them, but from now on, it was neither necessary nor mandatory.

Suddenly, Yoon Jin Soo, who was standing next to Ryu Seung Woo, lifted her hand and asked.

“Mr. Wolf. If you don't have a maid, who will show you the way? ”

[Good point.]

Yikes.

Rugal frowns and smiles, answering the question.

[It is called the Hiking Garden. Finding your way up in the sky is your homework. If we don't find a way in time, the island will eventually collapse.]

“ ……! ”

[The small and large islands you see around you are all individual dungeons. Some places are dangerous and some are easy. Find out which path is the right one.]

As soon as he finished speaking, Rugal hurriedly flew up into the sky with his arms clenched.

At that moment, participants saw an enormous amount of black mucus slowing around them and stiffening their faces.

[Survive here first, of course. This place is the sludge of the greedy king.]

As always, Stage 5 was the beginning of a new hell.