CHAPTER 90: CHAPTER 77: SENIOR, I WANT IN TOO

Why not just kill the witch straight up.

Chloe pondered briefly and made up her mind.

When the time comes, we’ll find a way to deal with the witch first.

No need for communication.

Just grab the Thunderous Battle Halberd and stab her through.

April is, after all, a witch, yet still merely a mage.

Faced with absolute violence, the narrow cave limits a warrior’s evasion from magic while...

Also means the mage’s space for retreat is reduced.

Considering this, he suppressed a trace of worry in his heart.

It’s decided.

Strike as soon as we meet.

"Let’s go, Rephya, Aisha, Fratiss, let’s head into the gem cave first."

...

Location: D-Class Maze · Gemstone Cave

This is a winding, endlessly spiraling tunnel leading underground.

Glowing moss makes the cave not completely blind.

"Senior, are you planning to establish a Mysterious Association?"

Rephya was extremely shocked.

No, not now, is Senior already starting to form an association, preparing to ensnare the Evil God’s Followers?

But Aisha beside her pondered.

She could confirm that during this period in the dream, Chloe hadn’t begun weaving traps for Abyssal Believers yet.

The Enchanting Demon Queen’s talent is real.

Thus the dream is likely true.

But reality is developing differently.

That further confirms that Chloe actually, like her, remembers some things from the dream?

So Aisha cautiously probed:

"Senior, has your association applied to the school yet?"

"Applied, to be precise, it’s already running, just not recruiting externally yet."

Indeed!

Unlike the dream.

Usually mentioning love, Aisha is shy.

But at this moment, she broke past the brain’s barrier first, speaking out.

"Senior, what are the requirements for joining your association, can I apply?"

Wants to be by his side.

Wants to see him more closely.

Wants to smell his real essence, to see if it matches the dream.

Chloe looked at her in surprise and said:

"My association is a bit different from others."

"How is it different?"

"Extreme Association’s purpose is solely the maze, unlike associations that operate additional industries and projects.

My association and its members will explore frontline mazes long-term, all other projects are only to serve better and faster exploration of the maze."

Fratiss exclaimed beside:

"Racer?"

"Yes, Racers."

"That’s the most dangerous direction for Adventurers."

Fratiss was very surprised.

On the market, most associations consider maze exploration only one of their main businesses, not the only affair.

Like the Fantasy Association, it organizes Fantasy Shows and builds high-affinity Mythical Template Extraordinary teams around Fantasy Nights.

——People have different aspirations, not necessarily going into the maze to grow.

Even many Low Sequence Extraordinary see associations with focus on maze development as somewhat low.

Seems like lacking core competitiveness, having to explore mazes for materials as mere laborers.

Because having nothing else, can only earn by hard work.

But only Racers, even paragons from Grand Associations, applaud them.

Fratiss softly said:

"Racers’ goal is only mazes lacking intelligence.

Compared to follow-up associations, Racers bear the duty of maze information exploration, and clearing excessive gathered maze monsters, facing the most severe battle damage among all Extraordinaries."

Chloe nodded.

In the worldview of Simulated Hero, apart from Evil God’s Followers and monsters of fallen cities, the most dangerous are maze monsters.

A large number of mazes have spawned a group of Extraordinaries relying on maze materials for development.

But according to the development direction, differences among Extraordinaries are large.

Vivid analogy.

Extraordinaries who don’t join associations are like legal gun-holding hunters, able to hunt in mountains.

——However, the prey’s danger is limited, you are equipped with a gun.

Associational Extraordinaries are like militias, bearing duty preparedness, maintaining social order, and ready to enlist for battle anytime.

——Yet the imagined enemy of militias are criminal creators of internal unrest and local combatants.

And associations oriented as Racers are like armies, daily honing skills, preparing to join the battlefield at any time.

——Their imagined enemy is the enemy army; their destination is the border, frontline battlefields.

Fratiss pondered and said:

"If aiming for the Racer direction, I also want to join."

She was originally born in a border knight family, naturally has affection for Racers.

Schools do not oppose students joining multiple associations.

After all, school associations differ from outside-school associations.

Seeing Aisha and Fratiss interested, Chloe gleefully said:

"That’s great, my cute and diligent juniors want to join, nothing more pleasant than that."

Now Rephya is pondering one issue.

This association of Senior, authentic?

Won’t it specifically bait Evil God’s Followers?

Aisha is even planning to join?

That’s messed up!

The worst script.

She never wants to see Aisha die in front of her again.

Certainly not because of this wicked Senior!

Considering this.

She resolved firmly.

"I mustn’t let them fight alone! If truly against Evil God’s Followers, then let me accompany you"

Done!

She eagerly grabbed Chloe’s hand, sweetly said:

"Senior, me too!"

She meant joining the Extreme Association.

Chloe was amazed.

Seeing Rephya’s dainty expression, Chloe rated her a perfect six.

He aimed to bring Rephya and the others in eventually.

Unexpectedly, before he could play the waiting fisherman, the fish had jumped into his trap.

"Alright, since you all agree, let’s claim the guild benefits this time."

Chloe began taking things out.

First was the Conqueror Type II Standard Two-Handed Greatsword.

"Rephya, your talent is recovering, here’s a sword for you."

Then the Wall Type II Shield.

"Fratiss, you tank in the frontline, take the shield."

Finally, she took out the automatic protective talisman.

"Aisha, you deal damage in the front, it’s not easy, this talisman is for you."

...

Deep in the gemstone mine.

"The array for leaving the gemstone mine is deep within the veins. I won’t participate in this battle, just give you support from the rear.

You just need to successfully exit the mine, no problem, right."

The three women nodded.

Rephya excitedly punched the air and said:

"I’ll take the lead."

Fratiss was about to refuse.

Where do you let a Berserker take the lead.

Then she saw Rephya pull out a small alchemy drone from her bag.

With a low hum, the drone lifted off and flew toward the depths of the mine.

Fratiss couldn’t hold it.

After opening and closing her lips for a long time, she said:

"Rephya, you truly are a genius."

"Hehe, last time when we went into the maze, I couldn’t do anything, so I thought about helping you with some unconventional means, so I focused on reconnaissance."

Chloe praised her:

"Indeed clever, Rephya, you might truly be suited for exploring mazes."

These methods of reducing team risk are actually common practices for the Grand Association in maze explorations.

But these are often concluded by adventurers after suffering losses.

Every experience behind it is filled with blood and tears.

But Rephya is different.

She was born with a mind unlike anyone else’s.

Dirtier than the Demon King’s tricks, yet she’s a hero.

She was born to do this work.

...

The gemstone mine is actually quite large.

Though called a mine, it’s spacious enough for seven or eight cars to enter and exit simultaneously.

Glowing moss densely covers every corner of the mine, illuminating this dark region.

At this moment, on the drone controller’s screen, several monsters with bodies like giant rocks were roaring at the drone making noise in the sky.

They resemble the giant stone men in myths.

Their bodies are entirely made of giant rocks.

But within the seams of the rocks, giant gemstones of varying colors are embedded.

Rephya was a bit excited:

"Is that the Sapphire Monster Fratiss mentioned?"

As soon as she spoke, the Sapphire Monster roared discontentedly.

Its surroundings were immediately wrapped in over a dozen water masses, shooting toward the drone in midair.

Rephya seemed to have specifically trained her drone control skills.

Left-left, right-right, up-up, down-down, BABA!

"Eh hey, dodged it."

Watching Rephya’s maneuvering, Fratiss’s expression turned serious.

"Rephya, switch the perspective, check for damage."

Rephya switched the drone’s position, scanning the areas washed by water currents.

She couldn’t help but exclaim.

On the stone wall tortured by water blades, there were over a dozen marks as if torn by sharp claws.

Aisha softly said:

"I can’t withstand that damage, but at this speed, I can dodge."

Fratiss turned to look at her.

Dodge?

This type of magic isn’t slow; fully armored, she can only block with her sword, definitely can’t dodge.

But even without armor, this magic’s speed wouldn’t be easy to avoid.

Is Rephya’s roommate really that skilled?

"Oops? It’s the Emerald Monster."

Regarding the Emerald Monster, Fratiss mentioned it’s a healer.

A healer is good.

If you eliminate the healer first, they won’t be able to heal.

But in the next moment, she witnessed a jaw-dropping scene.

Only to see a smaller gem monster than the Emerald Monster picked up directly by it.

The Emerald Monster executed a suplex.

Strong! Powerful! Dominant!

With a boom.

The Ruby Monster it hurled instantly embedded into the stone wall.

A scarlet light spread out.

Rephya’s eyes widened.

Her drone wasn’t directly hit, but scorch marks began appearing on the surface, even the controls became unresponsive.

In the next moment.

Several water arrows swept past.

The drone lost contact.

"So unfair!"

Rephya’s little pearl dropped.

Her newly purchased drone.

"You can get reimbursements from Master Heisha for this," Chloe said quietly.

"Great."

The heroic maiden’s mood shifted from cloudy to clear.

But the three women were still stunned.

Fratiss murmured:

"I finally understand why Chloe said Senior Sister Fufu’s class almost got annihilated at first sight."

If you don’t know the monster’s intel, rushing in head-on is a miracle for glass cannon warriors to survive without a complete wipe.

Chloe softly spoke:

"You analyze whether to confront directly or evade the enemy. As long as you can successfully reach the mine’s depths, you pass.

Of course, Rephya, you’re an exception."

"Huh?" The heroic maiden’s single ponytail swung, "What’s wrong with me?"

"Master Heisha said, at least, you should try to kill a gem monster."

"Me?"

The maiden pointed to her face full of collagen.

"I solo a gem monster?"