Infinite Competitive Dungeon Society - Chapter 342

The Demon Lord is indeed in there.

After flying to the aerial dungeon, I immediately recognized the energy inside it.

I had met the Demon Lord in the Luka continent. What I felt from him back then matched the energy I felt in the dungeon.

But Shin, what are you going to do? The land transmittance isnt over yet.

Hm.

I looked down on the ground. Even if everyone went a bit insane from the continued calamities, I couldnt just leave them to die.

In truth, I didnt really care what other people did or what they called me. I was only annoyed because they were targeting other member of Revival.

I was protecting humanity because I could. If people important to me had to get hurt or killed, I would abandon humanity without hesitation. That was one thing I never changed my mind about.

So from now, we wouldnt move separately. Of course, only a few of the strongest members would enter the Demon Lords dungeon, so I had to think of a solution for the members who would stay behind in case powerful demons remaining in the Luka continent crossed over while we were gone.

Right, I can just deal with them first.

I clapped my hands at my sudden insight.

Hwaya, can you show me the areas that land transmittance hasnt happened in?

Yeah.

Areas that land transmittance hasnt occurred, in other words, these were the areas that demons could come to from now. Picturing the terrain of the Luka continent in my head, I nodded.

Alright, Ill need one hours and thirty minutes in the worst case. That should be quick enough.

Shin, what are you thinking about?

Wait, Hwaya, is Ina in Beyond?

No, she should be in the First Dungeon. Why?

I want you and Ina to support me with mana. Theres something I want to do before I go into the Demon Lords dungeon.

You need more mana on top of that absurd amount you already have?

Yeah. I cant use all of my mana right now, so I need your help.

Hwaya tilted her head, but realizing that I made my decision, she nodded and messaged Ina.

Ina immediately ran out of the dungeon and flew up to us. Ina had grown immensely in the past month. The moment she left the dungeon, I could feel the colossal amount of mana she carried.

Of course, I had called her precisely because I expected to have grown this much, but it was still surprisingly nonetheless. Solely in terms of quantity of mana, she might surpass Hwaya and Daisy. It was truly shocking, especially considering she was only 10 years old.

Daddy!

Im back, Ina.

Daddy!

Ina smiled sweetly and charged towards me. This charge was strong enough to injure even the Beast King, but I easily received Ina into my embrace.

Ina sniffed my scent like a dog before digging her head into my chest.

It really is Daddy! Where were you? Ina wanted to see you!

Yeah, its the real Daddy. Sorry for being late, Ina.

Seeing Ina acting spoiled like Hwaya did, I smirked as I patted her. Hwaya looked at us with a complicated expression before asking Ina.

Who do you like more, Ina? Daddy or Mommy?

Daddy!

I see

Well if you ask that now, of course shed say its me

After spoiling Ina a bit more, I asked.

Ina, Daddy has something he needs to do. Can you help me with your mana?

Un! I have lots of mana! I can give lots to Daddy!

Ina seemed happy to be of help, shouting joyfully as she flew around the sky. Seeing her so cheerful after what she must have gone through in the past month put a smile on my face.

Should we start now?

Yeah.

Ina and Hwaya placed their hands on my hand. As I received their hot and cold mana, I released my own mana and combined them into a single ball. In just a few seconds, close to two million points of mana agglomerated in the air.

This is enough.

I held the ball in on hand. In the next instant, a halo shot up on each of my two horns and began to spin. I held up the ball of mana and threw it at the dungeon in front of me.

Stay put for just two hours!

My words became the trigger for a magic spell. From the ball of mana I threw, platinum colored chains shot out and coiled around the huge dungeon. Hwaya seemed to have felt something from my spell.

Shin, you

For the next two hours, not even Sherafina will be able to undo those chains. Of course, that means the Demon Lord also wont be able to.

Just where were you for the past month?

Just like how my enemies know about the dungeon, I simply studied for a bit.

I gave a light reply as I watched the chains completely encase the dungeon. At that moment, a black ripple spread across the chains and a deep voice rang out.

[Huhu Hero, you]

Shut it.

I waved my hand and added more mana. The voice was cut off and the dungeon fell silent. Now, no one would be able to enter or leave the dungeon.

The Demon Lord used the dungeons power for himself to perform this cute trick. This is what he gets for not expecting that someone else could do the same.

But Shin, if the Demon Lord could have come whenever he wanted Why didnt he when you werent here?

Right now, Kain is in Earth. Just Kain might not have deterred him, but he didnt know exactly when I would come back, so he used his subordinates to test the waters.

I was certain. The Demon Lord knew that Earth had someone on the same level as my old self. Otherwise, he wouldnt have encaged himself in a dungeon.

Ah You mean

There can only be one reason that he brought over a dungeon when he could have come through a land transmittance. Its because he didnt want to fight me and Kain at the same time. The dungeon hes in right now has an entrance limit. Kain and I can never enter together. At best, only me and two other Revival members would be able to go in. The one who created this dungeon isnt Sherafina, but the Demon Lord. The Demon Lord completely discovered the dungeons mechanism.

Then what was the point of us climbing the dungeon?

We wouldnt be here if we didnt.

I gave a simple rebuttal. Hwaya immediately acquiesced and nodded.

Right, I wouldnt be able to stand next to Shin if I didnt climb the dungeon. Huhu, if I think about it like that, Im quite thankful.

Thats not what I meant

I replied with a sigh. But of course, I knew Hwaya understood what I really meant.

Anyways, once I carry out what Im planning, the Demon Lord will notice it and try to leave the dungeon. Until now, he didnt know when I would be coming back, but now, he would know for sure.

How?

I plan on going to the Luka continent.

Hwaya understood what I meant.

And the demons in the Luka continent would be able to contact the Demon Lord.

Right. So once the Demon Lord knows I cant come back to Earth, hell try to kill Kain. But since I closed the dungeon, he wont be able to for the next two hours.

Shin, are you trying to do what I think youre trying to do?

I replied.

Im going to sweep the Luka continent.

Alone?

Alone.

Im going to get angry.

Its fine. The Demon Lord is here, so no one in the Luka continent can be my match.

Hwaya became lost for words at my confident tone. Just when I thought shed stay silent, she blurted out.

Shin, youre super cocky now.

I know.

But also really cool.

I know that too.

I grinned at her and continued my words.

The monster continent might move too. Thats why Im leaving you on Earth. We already took a massive blow because of their tricks, we dont know what the monsters would do while were focusing on the demons. So stay on guard.

But didnt their Five Kings die?

But theres a monster above them. We dont know if the Five Kings were the only powerful monsters, so please, I feel like theyll do something.

Will you be fine on your own?

Of course.

After confirming that the dungeon was sealed tightly, I contacted Kain.

Its Kang Shin. Kain, Im going to leave Earth for a bit. Please be on standby.

[Youre back. Did you get stronger?]

Yes Ill finish everything before the day ends.

[Huhu, I like how straightforward you are. Good. Ill come soon.]

Soon after Kains reply, a tremendous energy descended above our guild house. It was Kain. Feeling his mana, I nodded in satisfaction and contacted others.

Leon.

[Hey! Youre safe!]

Where are you now?

[In the First Dungeon! Im on the 91st floor!]

You dont need to climb the dungeon anymore. Come back to Earth. Theres something I need you to do.

[Just say the words!]

I told Leon my request.

[ Is that okay?]

Dont worry about the consequences and just do it. You should be able to, right?

[I can, but]

Ill have the succubi support you.

[Understood.]

Leon also began to move. Good, with this, I made all the preparations I could.

Before I left, I entered the dungeon for the last time and went to Resting Place of the Angels. I came to get Plene, but surprisingly, both Lotte and Licorice were there too.

Lotte, Licorice!

H-Hero. I knew you were safe.

Lotte rubbed her eyes the moment she saw me and greeted me cheerfully. I grinned and stroked her head.

I then turned towards Licorice. For some reason, it didnt feel like I havent seen her in a while even if she looked different after her awakening as the empress.

Dear Husband, did you come to take Plene?

Yeah. Licorice, Ill leave Earth to you. Help Leon.

Got it. I already know everything.

Indeed, Licorice knew everything on my mind. I didnt know exactly when it happened, but Licorice and I came to share a consciousness just like she did with the other succubi.

It was around the time I finished absorbing the dragons power. I suddenly knew that Licorice completed her awakening as an empress and realized that a new link between us was made. This link wouldnt be blocked or severed no matter what or who was interfering.

Licorice had gotten stronger, and as we could transfer our thoughts to each other, she was someone I needed by my side.

Little bat How foul.

Hmph, this is the difference between our Leagues!

Despite Lotte getting stronger, the two of them stayed the same. I grinned once again and patted Lotte one more time.

Please, Lotte. Wait with Licorice for just two hours. Ill be back soon.

Understood.

Lets go Plene. I need your help.

Un!

I brought Plene and used my version of Dimensional Travel.

When Dimensional Travel completed successfully, Plene and I found ourselves in the place where we used Return to go back to Earth in the past.

And this place was surrounded by demons, as if someone had told them I would be coming. When they saw me, they seemed frightened out of their minds. It was rather funny.

Damn it, the Hero really!

Run! We need to live!

Were all dead, were screwed!

No, please!

They were acting like the end of the world was upon them. I couldnt blame them. There was no way they couldnt feel my magic power.

I spoke.

You might be able to kill ordinary people, but you wont be able to kill me. You could have lived peacefully in Luka continent without invading another world, but thats not what you did. I will no longer let you be.

I raised my hand into the sky.

[I am Dortu. Creating a mirror.]

Dortus power activated, and a giant metallic mirror appeared in the air. I looked up. The power of my eyes dyed the mirror, and in an instant, the light reflected off the mirror covered more than 10% of the entire continent.

I have arrived.