CHAPTER 57: CHAPTER 57: THE COMPETITION CONTINUES

Arena Interior

Kane walked through the pile of gold coins, arriving in front of the chest.

This time, the chest was once again predictably more luxurious, with some gemstones even embedded as decorations.

He opened the chest, and with a shimmer, six magic items were left behind where it had been.

Among them was a black cloak that Kane picked up immediately; it was clearly the cloak worn by the thief who had struck him just now.

Its texture felt a bit rough to the touch, with some strange threads on it.

[Cloak of Anti-Surveillance]

[Cloth Cloak]

[Color: Copper]

[Attribute: Weak Anti-Magic Reconnaissance]

[Explanation: Beastmen from the Razul Tribe receive a small amount of Anti-Demon Silk after completing trials as a thief. They integrate it into their cloaks.]

Strange, even a weak anti-magic reconnaissance could avoid my Eagle Eye? To evade my Eagle Eye, it should at least be a medium level anti-reconnaissance.

No, Kane instantly realized, those beastman thieves must have been specially enhanced by the dungeon.

Usually, this dungeon seems so sluggish, yet it’s willing to put in effort at certain points, how sly.

But I don’t know who to give this cloak to, so I’ll just store it in the space equipment for now and use it when needed.

Picking up a cleaver from the ground, this was just a regular cleaver used by beastman soldiers, with some worn and torn parts on it.

[Beastman Cleaver]

[Long Blade]

[Color: Copper]

[Attribute: Slightly Sturdy - Blade]

[Explanation: Beastmen generally have poor forging skills, and the craftsmanship in small tribes is even more primitive. This happens to be a blade forged by such a small tribe; if not for the mist’s blessing, it would just be scrap iron.]

It’s the first time I’ve seen such a blunt explanation, it might as well have the word ’junk’ carved onto it.

Passing the blade to Kreya and Longbei, they both shook their heads with disdain.

Well, just sell it then, and toss it into the space equipment.

Next item.

This was a shield Longbei had long awaited, and it’s also a great shield.

[Tribal Guardian]

[Totem Great Shield]

[Color: Copper]

[Attribute:]

[Moderately Sturdy]

[Micro-Magic Resistance - Element]

[Skills: Stone Beetle Totem] (After spending a large amount of magic power, the entire body will be covered by a layer of semi-transparent carapace, greatly reducing the attacks received.)

The shield featured a giant beetle drawing, and it gave off an ancient quality overall.

Handing it to Longbei who was already eager to try it out.

The dwarf took the shield and gently stroked it.

Especially after hearing Kane’s assessment of the shield.

Longbei excitedly said to Kane, "You must be the mist’s prodigy, for such a top gear to drop. I must have my brother treat you to a feast when we return."

This shield could be considered the pinnacle of copper equipment, just slightly behind my Sky Concealing Long Spear.

The last piece of equipment was a banner, the one behind the beastman commander.

It’s the first time I’ve seen such equipment.

[Banner of War]

[Banner]

[Color: Copper]

[Attribute: Slightly Boosts Physical Strength Recovery]

[Skills: Battle Aura] (Use the skill to enhance your teammates’ strength; it requires 24 hours to recharge each time used.)

Very practical equipment, this kind of special equipment doesn’t occupy any primary equipment slots on the body, yet provides attributes and skills.

No need to say much, he handed the banner directly to Kreya, explaining the equipment’s skills to her.

Kreya examined the banner, feeling the skills on it, and suddenly said, "Maybe I can learn this aura."

???

The skills on the equipment can be learned? What kind of advanced tech is this?

Seemingly sensing the doubt of her team leader, Kreya explained, "Aura skills are originally skills I can learn. This equipment’s aura has a high affinity with mine; after several uses, I should be able to get the hang of it."

A genius self-taught skills, understandable.

Kreya directly attached the banner beside her horse.

The remaining magic items were two magic materials, one medium and one small amount.

Kept these materials properly, looking at the money pouch Yuu handed over.

Pouring out the coins inside.

Sixteen, huh, it seems the audience wasn’t too thrilled this time.

After tidying up these spoils of war, Kane looked at his teammates and asked,

"So, are we going to continue exploring or head back to rest?"

Kane’s physical strength was still quite good, but he still needed to ask for his teammates’ opinions.

"Let’s rest for a bit here. The next level is the 9th, we can rest after finishing it and then face the second stage’s boss."

Everyone agreed with Kreya’s suggestion.

They each took out carpets and spread them on the ground to prepare for some rest and to regain their spirits.

"Do you know the ’Appetite Paradise’ dungeon?" Longbei suddenly asked while lying down.

What kind of dungeon is this? There are so many dungeons in this world, many of which I’ve never even heard of.

Kreya seemed somewhat familiar and asked, "You mean the one in the City of Gastronomy?"

"Exactly, do you know about it too?"

"I’ve seen information about that dungeon before; it’s said to have been existing for over a hundred years."

"What level of dungeon can exist for that long?" Kane was curious.

"Silver."

Upon hearing Kreya’s answer, Kane was quite puzzled. A silver dungeon existing for so long? Is it very difficult to clear?

Longbei, somewhat mysteriously, said, "I know why this dungeon has been able to last so long."

As everyone directed their gaze towards him, he cleared his throat.

"It’s because this dungeon already has an owner, don’t say anything to anyone. I once teamed up with the son of an official from the City of Gastronomy who told me this."

"What does having an owner mean?"

Dungeons can be privately owned?

"I don’t know what it means either, but I do know there’s a certain condition needed to own a dungeon."

"Stop keeping us in suspense, just spill it," Kreya said irked at Longbei.

"Don’t rush, this condition is what that teammate told me—it requires being a Warrior of the Mist."

Everyone directed their gaze towards Kane.

Kane was speechless, "Why are you all looking at me? I don’t know anything about this either."

This information is vague enough and might not even be accurate, just something to talk about for fun.

Time quietly passed in their chatter.

A few hours later, Yuu began waking everyone up.

Despite the current safety of the dungeon, Kane still instructed Yuu to stand guard.

When the agreed time approached, Yuu would begin waking everyone up.

Once everyone woke, they tidied their belongings and checked their weapons and equipment.

Kane still asked, "Ready, everyone?"

After getting affirmations from all his teammates, he signaled the dungeon to continue.

The sounds from the stands indicated that a new match had already started.

Familiar vibrations resonated once more, with faint mist beginning to spread around.

The sky, which had been bright, also dimmed.

The air carried a scent of decay.