Isagi never expected this.
What the Dungeon read wasn't his own "combat memories," but the memories of the guys he had fought—
There was a very, very big difference here.
Because this represented infinite possibilities. At this moment, even Isagi couldn't help but wonder: just what would the Dungeon become in the future?!
But now was not the time to talk about this.
She even knew he could resurrect!
The Dungeon's attacks hadn't stopped for a second!!
Fortunately...
Resurrecting on the spot came with "invincible frames." This created an opportunity of about one second for Isagi.
Run!
He turned and ran without even looking back!!
"If you're playing with knives, don't blame me for starting a marathon!!"
Regardless.
Although the invisible force knives were ranged weapons, their range was limited. Most importantly, the speed Isagi displayed at this moment was simply astonishing.
The [Incarnation of the Dungeon] was stunned for a moment, seeming not to expect the boy to run.
But she quickly gave chase.
Logically speaking, with Isagi's speed, he was absolutely not faster than her.
Based on the strength she had just inadvertently displayed, the Level gap alone was double Isagi's. This kind of massive disparity wasn't something that could be bridged.
But she seemed to be enjoying the process.
Whatever speed Isagi used, she used the same speed.
While chasing.
She was still throwing small flying knives from back there!
Luckily, Isagi was smart and strapped his [Door No. 2] directly onto his back.
No matter how powerful the flying knives were, landing on the shield only produced clang clang clang sounds. Although they still carried massive impact force, since it came from behind, it actually made it more convenient for him to run away!
He even flew directly into the air.
Spreading his golden wings, the impact force brought by the small flying knives became Isagi's "assist" instead. Accelerate, accelerate, accelerate!
For a tiny split second, he even felt the sense of "confusion" transmitted from the ring on his hand.
[What is the meaning?]
Or more accurately, it was a—
[What the hell?!]
The Dungeon was dumbfounded too. Amidst the flower fields covering the hills, the boy and girl wearing pitch-black, ferocious armor were running and chasing. In the distance, the brilliance of the Sacred Tree spilled down, its flawless golden light gentle and bright.
Between the hills and forests, streams flowed slowly. Occasionally, small animals would suddenly run past, and birds fluttered about, making chirping sounds.
Seeming to suddenly remember something.
The [Incarnation of the Dungeon] stopped chasing all of a sudden. Conversely, she quickly ran towards the direction she came from.
She wasn't... She wasn't stupid.
She suddenly realized she seemed to have been lured away by Isagi!!
Thus.
When she returned to the corridor connecting to the 27th Floor, she discovered that the adventurers who were just here had all disappeared without a trace.
These people ran too!
And not only did they run, they didn't even leave an aura behind, making the [Incarnation of the Dungeon] completely unable to find where they were. This was, of course, because of—
Miss Asfi's wonderful little gadget, the [Hades Helmet].
This was a mysterious item that allowed the wearer to turn directly invisible.
In Dungeon adventures, scouting for intelligence, and conducting infiltration operations, it had super excellent utility.
Of course, in Isagi's view, using this thing for such tasks was truly a waste of talent.
As everyone knew.
Various abilities in "lewd worldviews"—like Time Stop, Invisibility, Hypnosis, Sensitivity Boost... if placed in a battle manga, those would be incomparably powerful God-tier Skills.
It was the same now.
Finn and the others had utilized the [Hades Helmet] to retreat.
This was the final plan. Fortunately, in order to complete the Artificial Labyrinth operation, Asfi had prepared many [Hades Helmets] beforehand to ensure everyone in her Familia could infiltrate the interior of the Artificial Labyrinth together.
And now, naturally, they were transferred to Finn's hands.
According to the plan, when an absolutely unwinnable enemy appeared, they would wear the invisibility helmets and run first. As for Isagi...
He naturally had one too!
So after confirming that Finn, Ryuu-senpai, and the others had already left, Isagi, flying in the sky, stopped pretending and directly put on the [Hades Helmet].
At this moment.
Standing amidst the flower field, the [Incarnation of the Dungeon] suddenly discovered that she seemed to be the only one left here.
"..."
For a long, long time.
The [Incarnation of the Dungeon] stood in place, motionless like a statue in the flower field.
She seemed to be thinking about something, but in reality, she wasn't.
Because Isagi could feel it.
The cold tactile sensation transmitted from his fingertips gave him a very clear, interesting perception: the Dungeon was angry, but it wasn't rage. Instead, it gave people a certain indescribable...
Acting spoiled?
"No, bro, you just took one of my lives with a [Tail Sting]!"
Isagi wasn't stupid.
After confirming the final escape plan was effective, and that Miss Asfi's [Hades Helmet] could truly turn him invisible and make him undetectable even to the Dungeon, it was absolutely impossible for him to actively expose his whereabouts again.
The thing to do next was simple: wait.
Ryuu-senpai said before that the [Juggernaut] would be "reclaimed" by the Dungeon. This point was just like those special monsters and Bosses that existed previously after he left the Dungeon.
They were existences targeting only him; the Dungeon wouldn't waste power on other adventurers.
So.
The [Incarnation of the Dungeon] before him should be the same.
After losing the target for a long time, she should also be reclaimed by the Dungeon. At that time, he could leave.
This was a long process.
Isagi's biggest worry was still: what if this guy didn't get "reclaimed"?
Then he'd be done for. If that were the case, wouldn't he be unable to come to the Dungeon in the future?
Otherwise, being chased by her the moment he entered—how could he fight monsters and level up?
As for successfully conquering her...
Currently speaking, even if all the combat power of the City were gathered, there was a high probability they couldn't beat her, right?
If this guy really continued to grow, who knew what she would become in the end.
Speaking of this.
Isagi became somewhat curious again. That is, if he really conquered this guy, what would she drop...
In the sea of flowers, the girl's body slowly transformed into purple crystals.
It was unknown how much time had passed.
Isagi, who had been invisible in mid-air watching this scene from afar, finally breathed a sigh of relief. He thought to himself that the Dungeon couldn't be smart enough to learn how to feign death, right?
Reluctantly eating some food and drinking some water, and after confirming that she had truly "left," he only had one thought: wait until his Level was higher in the future. One thousand percent, he would bomb the Dungeon again, then call her out and ruthlessly teach her a lesson!
A BOSS is meant to be conquered.
Not being able to beat her now was purely because his stats weren't enough. Just you wait!
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