Chapter 55: Exploring the dungeon 4

(Princess? Looks like I finally found her, but… Is she a Bromck?) -Alexander looked at the girl, who was approaching the duo.

-Hello Agnes! It’s been a long time since I’ve been here, hasn’t it? -Arthur happily welcomes the girl, everything seems to indicate that they already know each other.

-It’s been a long time? But we saw each other yesterday, do you have a memory problem? -The girl answers with a smile.

-But, for me it was a lot, every minute I spend without you is an eternity. -The boy said these cheesy words while approaching the girl.

-Damn, you always know what to say…” The girl turns her blushing face making her eyes meet Alexander’s eyes. -Wait a second, who is he? -The girl asked, apparently she hadn’t noticed Alexander before.

-He? He is a foreigner who entered the castle, I think he was stealing it. -Arthur said these words to the girl, making her freeze. -Wait, you brought a thief? -The girl looked at Arthur with some anger on her face.

-No, he was already here when I arrived. -Arthur answered with a mischievous smile.

-Hey, who are you calling a thief? -Alexander decided to defend himself, he didn’t want to earn a bad reputation, much less as a thief. -By the way, is this castle yours? -With some curiosity, Alexander asked.

-Well, I don’t think you’re a thief with those strange clothes, and regarding your question, the castle, how do you not know? -Agnes mocked Alexander’s clothes and returned his question, a foreigner should at least know the basics.

(Shit, could it be the Bromck’s castle? According to the history classes, before the Great War between families the Bromcks had their own castle) -No, I’m just too foreign. -With an embarrassed face, Alexander uses a cheap excuse.

-I see, yes, this castle belongs to us Bromcks, my parents are the real owners, but they are currently traveling. -The girl answers Alexander, everything seems to indicate that it is the castle in the history books.

-That’s the best thing, so I can see you whenever I want. -Arthur hugs the girl from behind as he speaks, it seems that both are very fond of each other. -Hey, don’t say that. -The blushing girl was trying to act tough.

(How strange, in the history books there has never been a mention of a couple between a Bromck and a Smith, those families were always at war until the peace treaty) -Alexander looked at the couple suspiciously, he still didn’t know if they were part of the system or real.

(The best I can do is to continue with the mission) -Hey where are the flowers? -Alexander asks the girl.

-They are beech, near the big tree. -The girl points to the place and instantly Alexander decides to approach. -Well, I finally got you. -Alexander approaches a strange flower, it had 8 petals twice the size of a normal flower.

[Congratulations]

[You have found the object: Mermaid flower].

[Objects for tea: 5/7]

[As you have obtained the fifth item, new areas of the dungeons will become available]

[The level of the enemies will increase]

(Perfect) -Feeling proud of himself, Alexander thought to return with the couple, but is instantly intervened by several ninjas. -This time they didn’t take long to appear. -With some distrust, Alexander decides to observe the level of his enemies.

[You have used the skill: Observe]

[Royal Ninja]-[Power Rank: B].

[Crimson Ninja]-[Power Rank: A]

[Violet Ninja]-[Power Rank: C+]

(Damn, there are several just like these, it seems…) -Feeling eager to complete his mission, Alexander prepares for combat.

(I'll go up some levels)

***

-Good morning, everyone!

-Good morning, Miss Sophia!

While Alexander goes about his business in the dungeon, his team was still hard at work. -I’m glad business is going well, we have a lot of customers. -Sophia entered the cafeteria, and sits down at a table ready to have a drink, after beating up Eva there’s nothing better than a good coffee.

(I must admit the place is relaxing, when we thought of the ideas and plans I didn’t think it would look like this, the investment was totally worth it) -Sophia was analyzing the place while ordering something, it was the first time she had a business not related to her family and it was going great.

-Hey, is it really you? -But Sophia’s thoughts are stopped by the voice of someone who seems to know her. -Fuck, but it’s Miss Cocky. -The person responsible for that act was Laura Adams.

-Oh, my, just when I have a moment of peace, what brings you here? -Sophia reluctantly watched as the girl sat down to join her at the table. -You’re seriously asking? Heroes has an area near here where I stay, there’s no better place to eat than here, it’s close and the food is delicious, nothing better after training. -Laura explained with a smile while thinking what to drink.

-I see, it’s normal, I made this cafeteria, the workers are of the best warmth. -Sophia spoke proudly, but Laura was only paying attention to what she was going to eat. -Do you think I should order a pie?

-Go fuck yourself. -Sophia angrily replied to the girl, she wanted some hesitation. -Hey, since when is your hair blue? -Sophia asked, she was sure the girl’s hair was blonde.

-This? I needed to give myself some identity and I decided to dye it blue, it reminds me of my parents' cafeteria, it suits me quite well. -Laura was explaining herself, it seems that she wanted to have some identity or simply something to remember her parents. -Hey, how are you, Alexander? You're taking good care of him, aren't you? -Laura changes the topic of conversation, she wanted to know about Alexander.

-Actually, he’s out of town, I think he had something to do, why do you ask? -Sophia answered instantly while drinking her coffee. -I’m glad to hear that, we text each other every day, but today he didn’t answer me. -Laura said these words as she was handed her cake.

(Every day? I’m sure Alexander has better things to do than talk to a girl every day, he can talk business with me) -Sophia half annoyed sipped her coffee.

-Emergency, emergency!

The girls are interrupted by a low ranking member entering the cafeteria.

-What’s going on? -Sophia instantly approaches the boy, it seems that things are serious.

-We are under attack!

-Under attack? Who are they? Is he another member of Blue Demon? -Sophia was holding the boy while she asked him, if he was another member of Blue Demon this time they will be able to catch him.

-No, the attackers are the Black Foxes.

-The Black Foxes? Shit, close the cafeteria and help evacuate the customers! -Sophia was giving her orders while writing to the others, it looks like a war is about to start.

-Hey Miss Cocky.… -Sophia is called by Laura, who approaches looking at the floor. -You say the Black Foxes are here, right? -Laura asked with a serious tone.

-Yes… -Sophia only confirmed, she already knew, about Laura’s relationship with the Black Foxes.

-Well then…” Laura took out a wooden sword from a bag which had several dragon designs, she always carried it with her.

-I think I’m going to help them. -Laura said these words with a completely serious expression, today was going to be the day of her revenge.

-Great, the more the better. -Sophia accepts the girl’s help and they both get ready to join the others.

-Shit, this is a fucking joke. -The person responsible for those words was Marcus, after 5 minutes, the main members of Imperial were gathered, they had to think what they were going to do.

-It's shit, but that's how this world works, you always have to be prepared, Richard, did you write to Alexander? -Sofía asked, at that moment she needed everyone's help. -Yes, but I still don't have an answer. -Richard responded to Sophia, who seemed dissatisfied.

-Shit, it looks like we have to take care of it ourselves, I’m not giving my territory to anyone, this is war. Currently, they are in the main defense protected by the low rank members, so this is the plan…” Sophia began to explain the plan to the others, today would be the day of their first official fight against another gang.

-Is everything clear? -Sophia was asking her team, they had to act now or never.

-YES. -Richard understood the plan instantly.

-I think it’s perfect, Charles said.

-This is going to be a headache, but let’s do it,” Felix smiled and accepted Sophia’s plan.

-It looks like I’m going to have to destroy some stupid people. -Marcus, with a devilish grin, replied.

-Well, I can handle it. -Laura with a serious expression accepted Sophia’s idea.

It seems that all the core members of the Imperial have agreed to Sophia's plan as they head out onto the battlefield.

-Well, then we are ready. Sophia put on her second-in-command coat while the others follow her steps and decide to do the same. -Let’s show him who’s boss.

The war against the Black Foxes has just begun.

***

-Okay, the last one. -Alexander, for his part, had just finished a great fight against several enemies. -I’m almost there. -Alexander decided to look at his progress while wiping his sweat.

[Enemies defeated: 68/100]

(The fights have gotten harder and the amount of enemies has grown too much, I still can’t find the other item, but this is a problem, much more if you add that…) -Alexander turned his gaze to Arthur and Agnes who were talking to each other.

(I must carry these two…) -Could they be quick? -Alexander shouted angrily to the couple, he not only had to carry Arthur for the secondary mission, but also the princess. -Sorry, we got a little distracted… again.

Agnes was apologizing as she speaks, it seems it’s not the first time Alexander has been delayed. -Be calm beauty, I always get distracted with you. -Arthur was saying these words to the girl, who blushes.

-They are the worst. -Alexander decides to keep walking, but he is stopped by Arthur who holds his arm. -What’s wrong? asked Alexander, who did not understand the behavior of his companion.

-Look there. -Arthur pointed to something in the distance, apparently some different knights than the ones they had faced are in the room. (Knights? Why can he see them?) -Alexander, curious, decides to listen to what the knights are saying.

-Shit, Miss Agnes ran away again, where is she?

-I don’t know, but the duke notices and rips our heads off.

(It seems they are looking for the girl) -Alexander looked at the girl, who looked scared.

-I’m tearing whose head off? -But in the room another voice is heard, the voice of someone who had just entered the room.

[Warning]

(Oh shit…) -Alexander, since he already knew what it was about, moves away a little.

-After all, a Velomht doesn’t do that.

[The boss of the dungeon has appeared]