Chapter 36, There’s a Group of Metal Monsters

Translator: Lizz

 

The floor feels a bit more slippery than usual in this dungeon.

 

And everything reflects like a mirror, giving a clear feeling that I’ve entered a strange place.

 

<In this dungeon, the Demolition Stick you got the other day will be effective.>

 

“Oh, that thing? Alright, let’s get started… huh?”

 

As I walk through the winding corridor, I feel like something moves with a swish.

 

<Three monsters, Metal Goblins, have appeared.>

 

“What, those Meta-Gobs!?”

 

I look carefully, and sure enough, there are three silver goblins!

 

And those guys, as soon as they see me, they start throwing rocks.

 

“Whoa! Hey!”

 

I dodge and try to attack while chasing them, but they’re fast. They vanish from the corridor in no time.

 

Still, I can’t believe Metal Goblins show up here! Those monsters give insane EXP, but they’re too hardy to beat, and are famous for running away instantly.

 

: Whoa, whoa, whoa

: Hold up, three Meta-Gobs showing up out of nowhere? What is this dungeon?

: They got away, huh

: Weren’t those the kind of monsters where finding even one per run was super lucky?

: What’ll happen if you take down all three?

: Too bad

: They’re rumored to give crazy high EXP

: Those guys were insanely rewarding

: Don’t worry, Kage-kun

: Wipe those tears

: Yeah, that was a real shame

: Also, this dungeon looks like it’s covered in mirrors

: You’re getting great footage right from the start

: Let’s try to beat them next time!

: They’re not strong, but man, they’re fast

: If you’re lucky, even low-level players can take them down

: They’re super tough, but hang in there!

: Maybe they’re still somewhere on this floor?

: My heart’s starting to race

 

“Alright, I’m taking them down next time. But man, who knows when I’ll see them again.”

 

As I walk through the maze of corridors, I start feeling uneasy about what lies ahead. But then, the AI tells me something wild.

 

<There’s a group of metal monsters in the open area ahead.>

 

“What, seriously? Huh!? You’re right!”

 

I hide behind a wall and look into the distance, and sure enough, there’s a wide space filled with metal monsters. Four Metal Goblins, one Metal Boar, and one Metal Skeleton Swordsman.

 

I’ve seen all of them before. They’re super weak in battle but run away instantly. Hmm, what should I do?

 

<I recommend using the SR card you got the other day.>

 

“Oh, right. Which one should I pick…”

 

While I’m talking, more and more monsters gather in the open area. Their numbers are crazy. If I manage to defeat them all… how much EXP would I get?

 

Thinking about that, I pull out a card.

 

“This one should do.”

 

<Yes, I believe it will be effective. The effect lasts a while, so using it now won’t be a problem.>

 

Alright, let’s do this. I grip the Demolition Stick in my right hand and dash forward, throwing the card with my left.

 

Then, from the shimmering rainbow-colored card, a silver-haired handsome mage appears and floats into the air.

 

By the way, the card I threw this time is called Grand Mage of Illusions. After a moment, the handsome mage waves his staff and casts a radiant spell around him.

 

I already knew what the card’s effect was, but seeing it in action still blows me away.

 

Everything moves in slow motion. The monsters’ movements become ridiculously sluggish, and even the comment section in my goggles seems frozen.

 

I can’t hear Miria’s voice. I just keep running and attacking the monsters right in front of me.

 

The Demolition Stick doesn’t have great accuracy, but in this slow-motion world, missing is harder than hitting.

 

I take down the four Metal Goblins one by one with ease. Then I keep attacking the other monsters – Metal Boar, Metal Skeleton Swordsman, Metal Grasshopper, and Metal Treant.

 

Sometimes they fight back, but even that’s slow. Dodging is easy, and when they come at me, it’s even easier to strike.

 

As I keep repeating this, the magic quietly fades away.

 

Breathing heavily, I look around.

 

“How many did I take down?”

 

<Congratulations. You’ve defeated fifty-two.>

 

“Whoa, that’s more than I thought… Hey, everyone, I just used a summon card and…”

 

Wait, the comment section’s still frozen.

 

But then, a few seconds later, the chat floods in all at once, more chaotic than ever before!

 

: …What?

: ………What is this

: Eh,

: Ah!?

: Eeeeeeeeeeh!

: Are you a monster!?

: Hold up. What was that swarm of metal monsters!? What was that move from Kage!?

: I just saw something unbelievable

: Is the streamer living in a world of light?

: Did you fast-forward the whole thing or what?

: Haaaaaaa!?

: How did you do that?

: Now that I think about it, I’ve never seen a summon card like that since the gacha pull

: Kage-kun’s too fast, my brain can’t keep up

Aoi: That was amazing. I’ve never seen a stream this incredible

: Is the streamer insane, or is the summon card busted… probably both

: So scary lol

: Can’t believe metal monsters got overwhelmed by speed

: Eeeeeeeeeeh

: How many levels did you gain from that?

: Aoi-chan’s back again!?

: Uoooooooh!

: Even Aoi-chan’s hooked

: Fastest player ever

: That was insane lol

: Is this dungeon full of metal monsters or what!?

 

Everyone’s reactions are wild. Just watching makes me break into a cold sweat. Wait, Aoi-chan’s here too?

 

“Aoi-chan, thanks for dropping by! Nah, it’s all the summon card’s power. I didn’t do much myself. Anyway, I wonder if there’s more to this place.”

 

<There’s a staircase leading underground. Kagetora-sama, you’re getting a great feel for this. Let’s keep up the momentum.>

 

“Alright! Let’s go!”

 

Just like Miria said, there’s a staircase heading down. I head down with energy, and this time the walls and floor sparkle even more than before.

 

Feels like something even crazier is waiting ahead. And sure enough, it is.