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Chapter 170 : Verdant World
Chapter 170: Verdant World
Following the clues provided by the adventurers they had rescued, Gauss and Arya pressed forward.
「I wonder if the entrance’s position has changed—」
Arya voiced her concern.
Gauss’s gaze locked onto an unusual cave extending downward along a distant rock wall.
Wе b n о̃.vе l Е̌ń um̈ ӓ
Beside the cliff wall, a crooked-necked tree cast a twisted shadow in the dim light.
「The rock wall, the crooked-necked tree… yes, that’s the place.」
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Gauss patted Arya’s shoulder and pointed toward the target.
「Arya, we’ve found it.」
The two quickly approached the cave.
What lay before them was a pitch-black, deep passage, with a series of stone steps extending downward.
Ĕnumа.іd́
Merely staring into it gave rise to an inexplicable pull, as though silently summoning explorers.
This perfectly matched the description in the Adventurer’s Handbook.
According to the guide, dungeons had many levels, and the connections between different “floors” were, in Gauss’s understanding, usually only a single passage leading up and down.
It was as if countless independent spaces were stacked upon each other, connected by specific tunnels. The exit at the lower end of the passage remained fixed, while the entrance at the upper end shifted periodically within the upper floor of the dungeon—like a “spatial worm” pinned on one end.
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Thus, every dungeon floor had two “mouths”: the entrance downward, which constantly moved, and the upward exit, which was fixed in place. However, the spot one emerged from upon returning to the upper floor often differed from the last.
「We need to get inside quickly.」 Gauss said. Before the entrance to the next floor disappeared and reappeared elsewhere, there would be a hidden interval. No one knew exactly when it would shift.
Е n̂ú m ä
Exchanging a glance, they hesitated no longer. With the gray wolf Ulfen and the raven Ike in tow, they stepped onto the staircase descending into the unknown.
The moment they entered, the environment changed in an indescribable way.
The air rippled like water waves, and the sense of space grew subtle and distorted.
A cool energy swept across Gauss’s entire body like an invisible scanning wave before vanishing in an instant—so fleeting it felt almost like an illusion. Gauss steadied his mind and focused ahead.
The inside of the passage was utterly different from the first floor of the dungeon. Here, there were no natural light sources. Only the rocky walls gave off a faint phosphorescence, leaving the whole environment dim and oppressive.
He cast a Light Spell, dispersing the darkness.
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「The guide mentioned that these passages rely on some kind of spatial force, guiding people into the next layer of space.」 As they descended, Gauss recalled the book’s content.
What was learned from words on paper was always shallow. Only by seeing it firsthand could one truly grasp the dungeon’s marvels.
「So, theoretically, even if someone were to dig downward with all their might from above, they could never reach the next floor. The only path is through these special passages.」
He tapped the stone wall beside him. The texture was abnormally solid, as though wrapped in an invisible, resilient membrane.
It was said these passages had the property of being “indestructible”—at least for low-rank professionals like them.
The descent was long.
W̄ е̄b̂n̊ оv̇ è ĺ Е̌n̄ ů mа́
After walking for a good while, faint light finally appeared up ahead.
As they stepped out of the passage, a strange sensation, as though they had crossed the boundary of time and space, swept over their bodies once more.
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Gauss dismissed the Light Spell.
He and Arya lifted their eyes—and were instantly captivated by the sight of the dungeon’s second floor.
Unlike the desolation of the first floor, littered with ruins, collapsed walls, and scattered trees—
The second floor before them was a thriving, verdant world.
Е́ń u m̄ӑ
The ground, rocks, and even the remains of ancient structures were covered in clusters of oddly-shaped, spherical shrubs and algae.
Dark red thorny vines twisted among them like blood vessels.
In the air, countless firefly-like insects flitted about, glowing softly. Their scattered luminescence painted this lush domain with a dreamlike radiance.
「So… so beautiful!」 Arya gasped in wonder.
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「No wonder the Adventurer’s Handbook says the first floor is too affected by the surface, appearing barren. The true marvel of the dungeon world begins here, on the second floor… This is where one truly steps into the dungeon realm…」
The gray wolf Ulfen seemed to sense the stronger natural aura as well, letting out an excited low growl, while the raven Ike swiveled its little head curiously on Arya’s shoulder.
Wеb̆ n о̆ v̀ е l̈ E̊ nũm̆ а̄
「Indeed.」 Gauss nodded in agreement.
He looked up at the glowing insects. With a thought, one of them was caught in the invisible grip of Mage Hand.
A light squeeze—“snap.”
The insect, its tail swollen into a glowing orb, burst in Gauss’s magical grasp.
Unfortunately, his Monster Encyclopedia remained unresponsive.
These were merely ordinary light-emitting creatures, not monsters.
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Gauss was not surprised, merely running a habitual test.
Perhaps because the lower-floor exit was fixed, there were clear traces of human activity nearby: scattered footprints, the ashes of extinguished campfires, and discarded trash.
Not far off were several old stone benches.
Beside them stood a directional signpost, carved with ancient, indecipherable script.
Neither of them could read it.
Gauss quietly memorized the shapes of the complex symbols, then spoke.
Е nŭ m̌ ã. іd̃
「Which way do we go next?」
The space of the second floor felt more constricted than the first. The ceiling was lower, and thick vines often hung down in large bundles.
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「You decide.」 Arya, as always, left the choice to Gauss.
「I see…」 Gauss looked around.
It was always a bit of a headache to make every decision.
In such an unfamiliar environment, they dared not send Ike to scout far ahead, lest danger arise.
W е̇ b̂n̊ov̀е̌l̇ Èn ú ṁa
Squinting, Gauss sharpened his sight until the faint traces on the ground grew clear.
Messy footprints and trampled paths stood out before him.
「Then let’s pick the path with the fewest people.」
They had no desire to encounter too many strangers in the dungeon. More people also meant fewer spoils.
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「Then… this way?」
Gauss chose the direction with the least sign of foot traffic.
Е̌ ńǔ m ӓ
「Watch your step.」
The path was lined with dense shrubs and algae, with crawling insects between the gaps—making hidden traps harder to spot.
So Gauss moved cautiously, reminding Arya to keep close.
Meanwhile, with the Telepathic Bracelet on his wrist, his eyes remained vigilant.
Suddenly—
A fierce gust of wind howled down from above without warning!
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Fortunately, he had remained tense, his body like a taut string.
The moment he detected the rushing wind, his leg muscles, empowered by Enhanced Jump, exploded with force like a compressed spring snapping free.
He swiftly pulled Arya’s arm, yanking them both several meters back.
When they regained footing, the attacker’s form was revealed.
A bizarre, moving plant.
Its thick vine was anchored deep into the rocky ceiling, while the other end was connected to a flower bud the size of a human head.
Е ǹu m̀ӓ .i d̃
The bud gaped wide at them, revealing a maw lined with tiny spikes. From its “lips,” crystal-clear viscous drool dripped continuously, hitting the ground with faint “plop” sounds.
「What is this? A man-eating flower?」 Gauss muttered, slightly stunned.
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