Zongman: Sharingan just opened, you said it was the fault of the earth

He knew that this was not a one-man battle.

But he knew in his heart that the outcome of this siege still depended on him.

Because of this, Bai Yulin did not reject Lefiya's request, nor did he stop Ais from joining on her own initiative.

The reason for choosing to take them to the dungeon is not just for "training".

But an experiment.

Try some things that must be thoroughly verified before the siege.

On the one hand, it was to test the human puppet, the Third Kazekage, that he had just obtained.

After all, his Susanoo was banned.

Simply relying on Fire and Lightning Techniques is too inefficient.

In a siege, time is life, and every minute and every second is extremely precious.

Therefore, in Bai Yulin's view, the Third Kazekage is a being with extremely high tactical value in Bai Yulin's hands.

Combining suppression and control, it is a key part of siege warfare.

His bloodline limit, the magnetic sand iron technique, allows him to freely control objects containing iron, and also freely manipulate the iron in the sand.

It can also change into various forms at will for attack and defense, and can be said to be the most terrifying weapon of the Sand Village.

However, Bai Yulin has not yet tested it in actual combat.

On the other hand, it is to test the army of psychic beasts summoned by Hydrangea.

These summoned units appear perfect at first glance.

But Bai Yulin feels that cooperation is the key.

Especially when facing swordsmen and mages like Ais 723 and Lefiya.

Once the summoned beast cannot keep up with their tactical rhythm, or even produces a disruptive effect, it will not only fail to gain any benefits, but will slow down the advancement of the entire team.

Some things are beautiful to imagine.

But the reality is often harsh.

Whether you can achieve the ideal rhythm and whether you can achieve efficient linkage between "man and technique, man and beast" in the melee cannot be verified by just talking about it on paper.

You have to do it to know.

This is why Bai Yulin took them down to the dungeon.

It's not just about training, it's not just about helping Lefiya level up, it's not just about satisfying Ai Si's words "I want to support you".

But it is to train troops for the real "siege"!

In order to reduce every possible "mistake" in that battle, do your utmost to minimize the losses of Loki's family.

After coming down from the second floor and greeting several family members, Bai Yulin stepped out of the hall and saw two people who seemed to have been waiting for a long time in front of the gate of the Dusk Hall.

Standing on the left is Ais.

She was still wearing the light silver-white breastplate designed by Loki himself, and pinned to her waist was the rapier Bai Yulin had given her personally.

And standing on the right is Lefiya.

In her arms she held the staff that symbolized the inheritance of elven magic—the Forest Tear.

There was no change in her equipment. It was still the same set of light spell-protecting clothing and multi-layered magic cloak that Bai Yulin wore when she took her to the dungeon last time.

But compared to Ais's "unchanged expression", Lefiya is almost glowing at this moment!

His eyes were as bright as two stars, and his hand holding the staff was shaking slightly with nervousness. He looked just like the idol trainee on those variety shows on Blue Star, holding back the words "I'm debuting".

Is it because I can go into the maze with Miss Ais?

Or is it because you can go into the maze with me?

Bai Yulin couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, suddenly remembering that in the original book, this lily elf was forcibly straightened by the saintly white-haired Bell.

Thinking back to her performance yesterday, there were already vague signs that I had straightened her out.

A playful thought flashed through his mind. He took a few steps closer and said casually:

"You're gathering so early."

Ais nodded and replied softly:

"It's okay, I only waited for three minutes."

Bai Yulin smiled and said:

"Let's go."

"Today I'll show you something new."

Hearing this, the two people following Bai Yulin were stunned.

"novel?"

Lefiya repeated.

Ai Si also tilted her head, appearing a little surprised.

As permanent expedition members of Loki's family, they had already walked through the upper and even middle levels of the dungeon countless times.

Elite monsters, rare species, floor masters, abnormal situations...

Loki's family has explored almost all floors 1 to 17.

Even those "easily overlooked ecological details" are memorized.

What else could be new?

Especially the upper level, an area where new adventurers hang out, is nothing new to them, adventurers of LV.3 and LV.5.

"Will Yu Lin summon that giant skeleton and let us sit on it?"

The stupid elf's train of thought is always weird.

Ai Si thought for a moment and replied in a serious tone:

"I don't dare sit."

She even felt that what Lefiya said made some sense.

"..."

The conversation between the two made Bai Yulin couldn't help but cover his forehead with one hand.

What on earth are these two idiots thinking?!

After leaving the Mansion of Dusk and on the way to the Tower of Babel, Bai Yulin felt an unusual sense of being watched.

Eyes converged from all directions like a tide.

From the stalls and taverns on both sides of the street.

From pedestrians, adventurers, vendors and even the windowsills of distant towers.

Everyone's eyes were like silent spotlights, all focused on him.

For a while, there were many discussions:

"Look, look, it's him... Bai Yulin!"

"The one who defeated Ota. Didn't he say he fainted?"

"Those two at the back...are they the Sword Princess and the Thousand Spirits from Loki's clan!?"

"What's going on? Three of us going to the dungeon together? Are we going to give him recovery training?"

"..."

Bai Yulin felt helpless as various voices came to his ears:

"I should have used the transformation technique earlier..."

After defeating Ota, Skeleton Giant, LV.2 Victory LV.7...

Various entries have completely dominated the topic of conversation in the Adventurer's Teahouse.

Moreover, the Kusanagi sword behind him, his black hair and face are all very recognizable, making it difficult for him to keep a low profile.

Not to mention--

Following him were none other than Ais and Lefiya, two extremely popular adventurers from Loki's family who were both beautiful and powerful.

So at this moment, there was already a vague feeling that the adventurer's street was crowded.

All kinds of gazes and voices came at her, and Lefiya felt like she was about to burn.

She tightened her grip around the staff slightly, and although she had her usual elven ceremonial smile on her lips, the tips of her ears were red enough to look like blood.

Although she is an elf, she does not hate humans and is even willing to communicate with them.

But that doesn't mean she likes being in the spotlight.

The feeling of all eyes being focused on her made her heart beat faster and her breathing tightened.

"Am I... too conspicuous?"

"Is it Miss Aisi's fault? Or Yu Lin? Or is it because I didn't button my clothes properly?"

"How to do how to do……"

"..."

As she walked, she kept repeating in her mind frantically:

[Elves, please stay calm]

Be elegant

【Don’t get angry】

I was afraid that if I lost control of my breathing, a fairy spark would explode on the street.

Ai Si's expression remained calm, as if these noisy gazes did not exist.

Only occasionally, she would turn her head to look at Bai Yulin beside her.

In those beautiful golden eyes, there was only a quiet light and a hint of expectation.

"…New, what is it?"

She didn't say it out loud, but Bai Yulin noticed it.

Soon, the three arrived at the Tower of Babel.

Following the spiral staircase extending downward, we entered the first floor of the dungeon.

The familiar cave and walls appeared, and Lefiya patted her chest:

"Whoosh..."

"The first level is much closer than the adventurers' eyes."

This was the first time the elf girl felt that the dungeon was more reassuring than the ground.

Without stopping, Ai Si stepped forward, obviously preparing to start walking directly and skillfully into the deeper levels.

But at this moment.

"and many more."

Bai Yulin reached out and stopped her.

Ai Si stopped and tilted her head in confusion. Her clear golden eyes looked at him, as if silently asking:

"Is there anything special about the first floor?"

Bai Yulin did not answer.

He just walked forward a few steps, came to a clean open space on the ground, and then his mind moved slightly.

The next moment——

"Boom!"

A dull low sound exploded in the air.