This one also wasnât an opponent to charge at me right away.
A monster that looked like a fusion of a human and a lizard slowly approached me with a sword in its right hand.
A lizardman.
Covered in scarlet scales and with two horns growing from its lizard head it had some resemblance of a dragon.
Naked above the waist he wore baggy trousers. His physique wasnât that different from mine.
ăAppraisalădoesnât work this time as well. Unlucky.
However, he had that air of the strong about him, so he should be quite skilled.
The weaponâŚâŚ Eeh? I feel like I already saw it somewhere. I immediately appraise it.
The name is Growing Sword. Skills ăStrong Edgeă, ăBlade of Destructionă,ăEnduring Blade Să,ăBlazing Bladeă,ăSlashing Waveă.
ăIsnât that Unnamed?! Why are you here!ă
I asked, but Unnamed didnât reply. And he was so noisy on the 12th floor.
Could it be that he has no consciousness anymore?
Or rather, why the lizardman has that swordăźăź Ah, thatâs how it is.
It really bugged me on the 12th floor.
Why a weapon that can grow so strong by merely cutting enemies, was given to me, a challenger.
So the goal was to make a challenger cultivate a weapon, collect it and then let the lizardman use it.
I feel somewhat betrayed. It stings my heart.
The lizardmanâs glare changed which became an abrupt start of a deathmatch.
As the lizardman swung Unnamed horizontally it emitted a slashing wave.
ăI was the one who made you learn that move though!ă
Complaining, I evade it.
SinceăSlashing Waveăcomes one after another, I end up running around the arena.
I wonder if I can take back the weapon?
Without that all-purpose sword, thatâs equally effective both at distance and in close quarters, the fight would be a lot easier.
I guess Iâll focus on evading, for now, aiming at it running out of stamina.
ăâŚâŚShuuu.ă
The lizardman breathes a sigh, silently, yet clearly showing signs of anger. Stopping with ranged attacks, it used the blazing blade.
ParryingăBlazing Bladeămeans the possibility of being set ablaze, so I would prefer to avoid that. And even without the flames, there is stillăBlade of Destruction Să.
With S rank it might easily break my weapon.
I guess Iâll stick to blocking it with the sturdy Championâs Shield and countering with magic.
Reading the opponentâs movements I guard with the shield.
The lizardman was skilled with a sword, his movements resembled those of someone who trained with it since a tender age.
For a while, it turned in a completely defensive battle for me, but finding a chance, I countered withăPurple Lightningăduring a big swing.
The effective range is 3 meters, so it can be easily used in close combat.
ăUgaahâŚâŚă
Since the enemy received the electric shock, I use this chance to ram the lizardman with the shield. Next, I use my sword to slash off the opponentâs right hand. Its sword fell to the ground along with it.
Since the lizardman was still stunned by the pain, I put away the shield and picked up Unnamed.
ăNice, this is a game-changer.ă
During that moment of negligence, the lizardman attacked me with the tail, aiming right at my heart. I barely managed to backstep in time.
Phew, that was close.
Lizards can grow back lost tails, but this lizardman went even further than that.
A new arm grew right away. Liquid-like strings rushed to the ground as if pulled to it by something, forming a new arm.
Left without a weapon, the lizardman, for some reason, instead of attacking me, dashed towards a boulder on the arena and pulverized it.
ăThatâs a terrific ramming attackâŚâŚă
If it hits me, I might die.
And back to why the lizardman did that, it seems that it wanted some stones.
Picking one that fit in its hand, the lizardman then threw it at me in a swift motion.
ăHa?ă
*ăźClang*
The repelled stone flew towards the audience. Raising Unnamed by reflex, I accidentally managed to block the stone.
A complete fluke. The lizardmanâs throw was that powerful. I also haveăThrowing Bă, but he was clearly way above me.
Undoubtedly he has either A or S.
Once again I pull out the shield and cover behind it. Since there was nothing special about those stones, I endured through this and usedăSlashing Waveăfrom Unnamed to counterattack.
ăGyah?!ă
One of the attacks hit, slashing the lizardman in two.
I didnât want something like it growing the lower half to happen, so activating ăBlazing BladeăI slashed off its head.
ăPhew, this time I hope itâs over.ă
Falling onto my backside I make a weak complaint. If the fourth enemy comes, I guess Iâll just run away.
But what if Iâll have to do this all over again the next time I comeâŚâŚ
But those fears proved to be pointless. The host shouted in a vexed voice.
ăThis is the worst! To think such a brat would kill all of our champions. Can such a thing even be allowed!? But I will open the gate since I donât want to get killed myself.ă
The path to my goal opened. There also were no signs of a possible riot among the audience.
Iâll be on my way while they still havenât changed their mind.
And while I tried a stealthy getaway, a sight completely unfit for a winner, that annoying host began shouting once again. What is it this time!
ăThi-this is bad!ăThis is really bad!ă
*BOOM*
A roaring sound akin to that of falling lightning. But instead of a natural phenomenon, a black crack appeared in an empty space.
In the blink of an eye, it spread, revealing a pitch-black dimension, then, something riding a red horse appeared from there.
The horse was a fine specimen with a splendid physique, but all my attention went to what was straddling on it.
A man with long black hair. But due to his completely red eyes, one can tell that is not a human.
Clad in armor with no helmet.
The basic color is black, but here and there itâs ornamented with gold. The defense power seems high. The weapon is a spear, once again, black.
ăStrong one. Where are youâŚâŚă
The voice startled me.
I was too focused on appearance, but I have to hurry up and confirm his abilities.
Name: Black Lancer
Level: 666
Skills: Thrust of Annihilation, Hidden Thrust, Spear Throw S, Overall Magic Resistance B.
The only option here is wail in despair.
So the dangerous creature mentioned by Dori-chan is this guy.
You wonât know the outcome unless you try to fight, but with his stats, I donât feel like I have any chance.
Naturally, Black Lancer is looking for meâŚâŚ It is what I thought, but he went towards the screaming audience.
His steed easily jumped over the wall, after which he proceeded to stab those running away into their backs.
ăWhat is that?!ă
ăI donât want to die! I donât want to die yetăźă
The host was completely out of his mind. As he ran around in a panic, a thrown spear pierced through his head.
With that magnificent spear throw, I canât help but admire him, despite him being my enemy. I mean, he was at the most outer tier of audience seats and still managed to hit.
Black Lancer sent his horse into a gallop, rushing this way.
ăHe that fights and runs away may live to fight another day.ă
I told myself and dashed towards the passage.
Black Lancer pulled the spear from the hostâs head and rushed at me at full speed. The entrance to the passage is right there. I have to make it in time. Iâll die if I donât!
Entering the passage I spot the sight of the stair further down the corridor.
At the same time, I felt behind me an intense bloodthirst, which made all of the hair on my body stand.
ăCowards will have no escape.ă
I blocked the spear thrown from horseback with the flat side of Unnamed.
*CLANG*
An abnormal sound rang, but I wanted to believe.
Since it hadăEnduring Blade Săthat I created, it shouldnât break.
But my empty hopes were shattered along with the weapon.
The shockwave knocked me off my feet, sending me tumbling on the floor. The head was spinning, but the only thought in my mind was that I have to run away no matter what I do.
Catching the glances of the stairs at the edge of my vision I adjust my posture and just dash there with all Iâve got.
ăâŚSo you are not a weak one.ă
I felt like I heard such a mutter. Perhaps it was nothing but my imagination.
Anyway, I reached the stair and managed to escape to the 14th floor.
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Upon descending the stairs I ended up in a room with huge doors, but this time I couldnât calmly inspect it.
Black Lancer also appeared on the floor with Dori-chan.
In other words, he had no restrictions and could appear anywhere.
Naturally, he also should be able to climb down the stairs after me.
Since the floor was now marked as visited, I immediately used Dungeon Portal to return to the second floor. Barely escaping with my life.