You promised to wreak havoc on the dungeon, but instead you've got Dragon Slime!

One of the team members' voices was distorted with fear.

"This dungeon is unplayable! It's definitely cheating! It's way beyond my level! I'm reporting it!"

The other monk was so terrified that he screamed incoherently.

The remaining adventurers had no will to resist.

The once-fierce and aggressive group is now like a flock of frightened chickens, with nothing left but desperate cries and hysterical curses.

Only the hunter captain retained a sliver of reason and courage.

He drew his bowstring taut and fired a glowing [Armor-Piercing Arrow] at the charging shadow!

The arrow struck the Bigfoot Goblin's chest, which was as thick as rock.

Ding!

With a crisp sound, the arrow bounced off as if it had struck steel, leaving only a tiny white dot on the skin.

This is not a battle, it is a one-sided massacre!

The hunter captain's last bulwark of reason also collapsed.

"Shameless! Despicable!"

His eyes were bloodshot as he roared angrily at the air.

"Does this underground world have any shame?! It's a dungeon that's deliberately designed to be completely overpowered! Who the hell can beat this?!"

"That's right! We'll report them as soon as we get out! We'll report these cheating bastards to death!"

The other team members also uttered desperate curses before their deaths.

The angry and futile shouts were quickly drowned out by heavy footsteps and the teeth-grinding sound of things breaking.

The enormous shadow completely engulfed them, and there was no more sound in the cave.

……

When they saw members of their Golden Wind team appearing one after another in the cold cemetery area.

Captain Mills felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, a sweet taste in his chest, and almost spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot.

"The Anubis Resurrection Stone..."

He cried out in anguish, for that was an expensive chance to be resurrected!

But as the commander, he couldn't show his discomposure in front of his subordinates, so he could only suppress his frustration, which was almost unbearable, and keep his face as stiff as a block of iron.

At this moment, the hunter, as the team leader, couldn't help but shout loudly as soon as he revived:

"Guild leader! I protest! The Underworld must have tampered with the dungeon! They cheated! Otherwise, we couldn't have lost so badly!"

"Yes! It was definitely them who did this!"

The team members, who had just experienced death, echoed this sentiment, feeling both lingering fear and intense anger.

Hearing his subordinates' unanimous accusations, Mills felt a sense of relief.

"Yes... otherwise, how could all three major adventure groups have failed in this mere E-rank dungeon? Absolutely impossible!"

He steadied himself, his gaze sharp.

"Where's the evidence? Do you have any solid evidence?"

The hunter captain hurriedly stepped forward.

"Yes! There's a level 40 monster hiding in the dungeon! Our tank was using the top-tier Shield Wall skill, but it kicked it away and killed it with a single kick!"

Mills's eyes turned completely cold, and anger rose in his chest.

"This is outrageous! We must unite with other teams and demand that the guild activate its 'anti-testing mechanism'! We must investigate this thoroughly!"

In the distance, Viser watched with great interest as the Golden Wind's forces also returned defeated. Before the faint smile on his lips had faded, he saw Mills hurrying towards him.

Viser immediately dropped his amused expression and put on his usual calm demeanor.

"Commander Mills? What a pity, you failed too."

His tone carried a subtle hint of sarcasm.

Mills had no time to get entangled in a verbal dispute; his expression was grave.

"Commander Viser, there is something extremely important that I need to discuss with you."

He then told Viser in detail about the hunter captain's experiences and suspicions.

Viser's brows furrowed more deeply.

"you mean……?"

He had actually guessed the other party's intentions, but this matter was of great importance, involving anti-testing mechanisms, and required utmost caution.

Mills stated unequivocally:

"Join forces with all major adventurer groups and demand that the Adventurers' Guild immediately activate the 'anti-testing mechanism'!"

The words, once spoken, were like a stone dropped into a deep pool.

Viser remained silent for a moment.

The fact that three top-tier teams were wiped out in the same low-level dungeon in a row is indeed quite eerie.

If we don't get to the bottom of this, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep soundly for the next few days.

"it is good!"

He finally nodded.

"You'll be in charge of contacting other top-ranked teams. Meet me this afternoon in front of the Adventurers' Guild."

"A word is settled!"

Mills didn't dare delay and immediately led his men to the Emerald Town outpost.

In a corner of the slightly noisy tavern, he found the cold-blooded leader of the Holy Lance team, which was ranked second.

After explaining his purpose, he waited anxiously for the other party's response.

The icy, mature woman, Belin, is deeply troubled by the loss of the [Ring of the Betrayer].

If the anti-testing mechanism can prove that Black Language Cave violated regulations and cheated, it will not only restore the reputation of the Holy Lance team, but also give them a chance to recover that precious ring.

not to mention……

The fact that she hadn't cleared the dungeon even after using the Betrayer's Ring made her more inclined to believe that there was something wrong with the dungeon.

After quickly weighing the pros and cons, Belin raised her icy blue eyes.

"I agree."

Chapter 60 Cheating in the Black Language Cave?

"Anti-testing mechanism?"

Veronica repeated the word unconsciously.

In just a few days, riding the wave of excitement generated by the Black Language Cave, Emerald Town was flooded with adventurers, and the noise and bustle in the streets and alleys were several times greater than usual.

However, this small E-level dungeon remains untouched to this day.

This fact subtly shook Veronica's initial thoughts—

Perhaps, this grotto is not as simple as she imagined?

Even the top teams on the adventurer guild leaderboard have suffered repeated defeats.

but!

They are led by the leaders of top adventure groups such as Golden Wind, Holy Lance, and Silver Blade.

When dozens of influential figures in the adventure world gathered before her, demanding in unison the activation of the long-unheard-of "anti-testing mechanism."

Veronica's heart sank suddenly.

"That's right, we demand that the anti-testing mechanism be activated immediately!"

Mills, the leader of the Golden Wind Guild, spoke in a deep and resonant voice, his tall figure radiating an invisible pressure as he stepped forward.

Veronica felt her breath catch in her throat and involuntarily took a half step back.

Her gaze swept over the faces before her, some dignified, some cold, and some shrewd.

These are all important figures who could shake Emerald Town with a stomp of their feet, yet they are gathered outside this small office.

"You mean..."

She swallowed hard, trying to keep her voice steady:

"Black Language Cave...cheating?"

The one who answered her was Belin, the icy and aloof queen of the Holy Lance team.

"nature."

Belin's voice was like ice shards striking each other:

"If that's not the case, why is the completion rate zero? Assistant Veronica, have you ever seen a myth where even an S-rank dungeon can maintain a zero-complete completion rate for two weeks after it opens?"

She concealed the secret of the failure of the Holy Lance Ring, but the failure itself was the best proof—

Even legendary equipment failed to be obtained; if not through cheating, what else could it be?

"No need to say more!"

Falcon Squad leader Viser waved his hand impatiently, his gaze sweeping past Veronica before landing directly on the closed door.

"Summon Chairman Amata to speak! Your rank is not high enough to decide this matter."

Veronica's cheeks flushed slightly, and her fingers unconsciously tightened their grip on the file book in her hand.

She wanted to maintain the dignity of a guild member and say something back, but under Viser's piercing gaze and cold tone, all her courage vanished.

She had no choice but to abandon the professional arrogance she usually displayed when facing ordinary adventurers, and forced a respectful nod.

"Please...please wait a moment, I will go and report to the chairman."