Chapter 52: Exploring the Dungeon

-Did all that really happen? No shit! -The questioner was Marcus, who didn’t believe the story he was being told.

-Yes, a member of Blue Demon attacked us the day we split up, while you and Felix were fighting all over the place and Alexander and Richard were playing heroes. -Sophia was complaining about her team, she can’t believe they abandoned her that day.

-Come on, we had to fight several people. -Richard was trying to defend himself as they explained, two weeks had passed after the events of that day and Imperial is in a meeting.

-That’s true, thanks to Mr. Alexander and Mr. Richard no one bothers me anymore. -Charles spoke happily, his friends had saved him.

-But there was something strange about that group, wasn’t there? According to those who didn’t count, they were forced to do that. -Richard, still in doubt, wanted to know if the story was true.

-I see, Felix and I were fighting every day, for two weeks, but we finally got those 100 fools out of there. -Marcus points out the window, you can see 100 beaten guys, who are trained by Miguel and Samuel.

-That’s not important now, what’s relevant now is...

-Seeing the first profits of the business? -Sophia was trying to make the team clear, to focus on their next objective, and Alan who already knew the answer answers for her.

-No, what’s relevant here is…” Sophia points to a person in the room next to Marcus. -Why the hell is Eva still here!

Sophia was clearly angry and didn’t understand why, her rival and the most annoying girl in the world was sitting in the same room next to her.

-Come on Sophia, I already explained to you 200 times that Alexander let her join. -Felix was trying to explain the situation again to Sophia who didn’t seem very comfortable with it.

-Come on Bromck, you have all morning on this, I don’t take my weekends to be arguing. -Eva mocks Sophia as she looks at her with pride, she can’t be the only one playing gangsta.

-Shut up Smith, at first I agreed to it because I thought you would be useful, but you literally do nothing, you sit here and listen to what we talk and that's it, I still don't understand why our leader let you join. , In all this, where is he? -Sofía asked the others about Alejandro's whereabouts.

-Ah, he told me that he would be late, since he had something important to do. -Richard explained the situation to the others.

-Fuck, he’s always like that, I hope he’s just not wasting his time. -Sophia complained, having to run a business like a coffee shop without its leader is quite annoying.

-I’m still amazed at how many people come to our business. -Charles, surprised, said those words, he had never thought that a coffee shop would be so popular.

-Well, the coffee recipe that Alexander gave me is simply perfect, add to it that this land has some history and it will make many people come to buy. -Sophia with a proud face explained herself, it was true that she was doing well.

-If you are going to talk about business I will go train, come on Felix. -Marcus got up from the couch ready to leave.

-Fuck, you’re always like that, don’t you rest one day? -Felix was complaining, even if he doesn’t have a lot of energy he also gets up ready to train.

-Wait, let’s go too. -Richard and Sophia were preparing their things to go to train.

Even though I don't exercise, I must admit that putting a gym nearby was a very good option. -Alan sees the group to prepare, which makes him very happy, the last time they were attacked without training.

-All that was thanks to Miss Shiny, it seems she wants to become stronger than she already is just to beat me. -Eva mocked Sophia while playing with her phone.

-At least I get my ass out of the seat. -Sophia returned the favor by giving Eva a spoonful of her own medicine.

-Do you think you can beat me in a fight, bitch? -Eva completely falls into Sophia's trap.

-I don’t think so, it’s reality. -Sophia kept taunting Eva who gets angry with every thing Sophia says to her.

-I’m going to beat the shit out of you, motherfucker. -Eva gets up from the couch and leaves with the group to train. They look like they will be busy for a few minutes.

***

It’s here, isn’t it? -On the edge of the city, near the sea, and a forest, Alexander was standing in front of an abandoned castle.

(I came here to complete the dungeon, but I’m still a little scared, why just the system swallowed me to this place?) -Alexander decides to take out his dungeon key which swallowed him here.

(Shit, there is no better option, lately it is complicated to raise my stats due to the exercises I have to do, and unlike the other gang leaders, I am very weak) -Alexander reflected in his mind, if he really wanted to aspire to something he had to make an effort, he does not know when they can attack again.

-The best thing to do before going in is to see what I have here. -Still scared by the idea of the dungeon, Alexander makes the final arrangements.

(With the last side mission I got these things).

[2 Healing Candy, Equipment item: King’s boots, 50 equipment points given to Richard, Item: 1 Fury gum]

[Bonus]-[3000 Experience Points]-[5 Level Upgrade].

(I thought I would get something more interesting, but I only got items and 50 equipment points, although I can’t ask much for a side mission, plus I also got these other rewards)

[Equipment skill for Marcus Watters. Equipment Skill for Felix Tyson, Skill: Dice Player, 100 Equipment Points given to Marcus and Felix, 20 Stats Points, Enhancement Chip]]

(I must admit that the mission done by those two fools gave me pretty good rewards) -Alexander with a smile feels satisfied for the work done by Felix and Marcus.

-Well, I think I’m ready now, let’s see how this goes. -Still with doubts, Alexander approaches the abandoned castle and takes out his object.

[You have used the item: Dungeon Key].

[He closes his eyes and waits for a sound to appear.]

(What do you mean, close your eyes? This system sometimes gives me terrifying things, -After reading the directions, Alexander stands in front of the house and closes his eyes, instantly a clock-like sound started to play.

(What the hell is going on? Am I supposed to be traveling to another dimension or something?) -Alexander’s doubts were quite big, but as curious as he was, he decided not to open his eyes. After a few more seconds the sound stopped.

Ready, no problem if I open my eyes, right? -Still hesitating inside, Alexander slowly opened his eyes until they were wide open.

-Well, what the hell happened? -Alexander was fascinated by what his eyes were seeing, the castle in front of him had become an elegant and shiny, the dead earth he was stepping on turned into a beautiful garden with incredibly manicured grass, while the worn front door was given a polished white color.

(It’s as if he had traveled back in time) -Alexander still fascinated by the place, decides to enter, to the beautiful place with open doors.

[Congratulations]

[You’ve entered the main dungeon number 1]

[While you are in the dungeon you will not be able to communicate with your companions; however, your companions will be able to use their abilities as if you were there].

(It seems that the other dimension thing doesn’t sound so far-fetched now…) -With some expectation, Alexander read what the system explained to him, it seems that his companions won’t be able to see him for a while.

[As you have entered a main dungeon you will receive the quest for this dungeon.]

[Main Mission: Teatime]-[Adventures are fun, all the better if you get a reward at the end. You must explore the dungeon while fulfilling the quest objectives]

[Requirements to complete the mission:]

[Enemies defeated: 0/100]

[Get items for the tea: 0/7]

[Rescue the princess: 0/1]

[Defeat the boss: 0/1]

[Drink the tea: 0/1]

[Reward of the mission:]-[2 New combat skill, Raise all your stats automatically, one new skill, one new equipment skill, 500 Imperial Coins]]

(Shit, now I feel like a video game character, it's the first time that the system tells me the rewards I'm going to earn) -Alexander looked with excitement at the information that the system gave, apparently the reward for this mission was not going to be be small.

-But, I’m worried about having to face 100 enemies. -Alexander thought about his options, but after some thought he decided to enter the castle.

-This is what I call luxury living. -If the outside was beautiful, the inside of the castle looked even better, it had many rooms and was quite large. (It seems that the owner of this is a rich person).

-Hey you, what are you doing here? -But to his bad luck, Alexander’s thoughts are interrupted by the voice of a girl, who speaks to him from the balcony above.

-Oh hello, you see… -Alexander with a nervous smile was looking for what excuse he was going to tell the girl, he didn’t think there were people inside.

-Forget it, how about I check. -The girl came down the stairs quickly from the second floor and hugged Alexander.

-Wait! -What the fuck are you doing? -Alexander tries to get the girl off of him, but to his surprise the door closes. (Wait what the fuck?)

-Let’s see if you’re strong enough. -As the girl smiles mischievously she moves away from Alexander.

(Strong enough?) -Alexander who didn’t understand anything, decides to get alert.

-Wait a second, what is that? -Alexander's gaze is caught by a man who approaches him and the girl, little by little, was wearing armor.

-If you are strong to defeat that thing, you are ready for the mission, player. -The girl in a relaxed manner points to the knight in which she is preparing to attack Alejandro.

(Fuck I knew I shouldn’t have gone in) -Alexander prepares for his test while he stands on guard.