Zongman: Don't move, Aisi, your family still owes me money

Is this the violence of power? Damn it!

Chapter 49 I'd Better Take the Pickaxe

In front of the maze entrance.

"Master Merlin, do you really want to let a blacksmith like this follow us into the maze? Lily, please forgive me for being blunt, but with his level, I'm afraid he won't be able to keep up with us."

Lily looked at Welf, whom Merlin had just brought over, with some suspicion.

"Haha, little one, you really underestimate me. Don't look at me like that, I'm a Level 1 adventurer with a lot of adventurer experience."

"My understanding of the superficial aspects is probably more profound than any of you. It's no mistake to leave the leadership to me."

Welf clenched his fists and spoke confidently.

That's right, he planned to perform well this time so that Merlin could teach him the unique enchanting skill.

If he could learn that skill that was like adding magic, his forging skills would be raised to a higher level, and it would be possible for him to surpass Tsubaki.

"Really?" Lily said, looking completely unconvinced.

"Well, Lily, Welf's knowledge of forging is still very useful in the maze. If we come across any rare minerals, we won't miss them."

Merlin held Lily's little head and explained.

"Ah, I see. I see. Lord Merlin, all you need is the knowledge of this blacksmith. Lord Welf, right? Lily suggests that you don't take the sword. A pickaxe would be more appropriate."

Lily smiled and nodded.

Upon hearing this, Welf's face twitched. He looked at Merlin with an unpleasant expression and said in a low voice, "No, Merlin, why is this supporter of yours so sharp-tongued? Is he always like this?"

Merlin could only give four words to answer this question.

"Used to it."

An hour later.

The seventh level of the maze.

"Haaaa...haaaa, no Merlin, are you sure you don't want to take a break?"

"We've already reached the seventh floor."

Welf, who was following behind Merlin and Lily, was breathing heavily.

Until now, they have been on the road and have not had a single rest.

What surprised him greatly was that he didn't encounter any monsters along the way.

This can no longer be described as lucky, but a miracle.

"Well, let's take a break then."

Merlin nodded slightly, answered, and looked at Lily beside him.

"Lily, it's almost time to put away the beast repellent sachet."

"Ah yes, Master Merlin."

Lily nodded and immediately fastened the purple sachet that was open at her waist.

At this time, Welf also noticed Lily's actions.

"No, little one, what is that sachet? Did you just say it was for repelling beasts?"

"Lord Welf, aren't you a blacksmith? How come you don't even know about this kind of tool?"

Lily rolled her eyes at Welf and scoffed.

"Um... I'm very sorry, but even blacksmiths aren't omnipotent. So, what's the use of this item called the Beast Repelling Sachet?"

Welf's face twitched, but he still took the initiative to show weakness. At this moment, his strong curiosity took over.

"This was invented by Master Merlin. It's an incense that repels low-level monsters. It incorporates ingredients from high-level monsters."

"As long as low-level monsters smell this scent, they will mistakenly think that a high-level monster is nearby and actively avoid it."

Lily's explanation surprised Welf.

"What? There is such a magical prop?"

"Wait, I see. So, we didn't encounter any monsters along the way."

Welf suddenly realized that the fact that he had not encountered any monsters since entering the maze was not a miracle, but the effect of the props created by Merlin.

"Wow, I didn't expect there were such props. It's really eye-opening."

"Then why, put it away now?"

Welf remembered something else.

"Of course, Lord Merlin plans to hunt monsters."

Lily curled her lips, looking like she didn't understand anything.

Just as she finished speaking, a loud roar was heard not far away.

Immediately afterwards, several orcs over two meters tall strode over.

After seeing the group of orcs, Welf's face twitched and his expression became a little ugly.

"Orcs, and there are five of them."

"Merlin, let me draw the fire. I'm already familiar with how the orcs deal with it!"

After Welf finished speaking, he gripped the greatsword tightly in his hand and rushed towards the orcs while shouting.

However, just as he rushed in front of the orcs, several fireballs floated over from behind and hit the orcs accurately.

"Boom."

The orcs immediately dissipated and turned into magic stones, falling to the ground.

Looking at the magic stones in front of him, Welf was stunned.

Huh? Is this... the end?

The way he was yelling just now was like... a clown.

What's this about being familiar with orcs? This...instant kill.

At this time, Welf remembered that those fireballs were the power of the magic spear that Merlin had demonstrated before.

"I never thought that the magic spear could have such an effect in the maze."

There was a hint of surprise in Welf's eyes.

In terms of power, the magic sword may be a little bigger, but the problem is that the magic spear consumes magic stones to attack and will not be damaged. What is more important is accuracy.

If the magic sword wants to attack the target, it can only rely on high firepower, but the magic gun is different. It can be assisted by the user's aiming, thereby greatly reducing consumption.

"I see. That's why Merlin..."

The passion for forging surged up in his blood, and Welf couldn't help but stand there thinking.

"Lord Welf, watch your back!"

At this time, Lily's reminder came from behind.

Welf suddenly came to his senses and looked behind him. He didn't know when an orc had come behind him.

Just as Welf was about to raise his sword to block, a flaming arrow pierced through the air and hit the orc directly.

Then the orc shattered and disappeared, turning into a magic stone that fell to the ground.

"Rockets? That's... huh? Tiny, your crossbow!"

Only then did Welf notice that Lily had taken out a crossbow at some point, and the tip of the arrow on the crossbow was burning with flames.

It was obvious that the rocket just now was shot by her.

"Really, Lord Welf, please do not be distracted in the maze."

Lily walked forward speechlessly and reminded.

"Ah...sorry about that Merlin..."

Welf bowed his head and apologized honestly, then looked at Merlin.

"what happened?"

"I think I'd better take the pickaxe."

Welf put down the greatsword in his hand and said with a wry smile.

"Yeah, okay." Merlin nodded slightly, agreeing with this.

"Haha, I told you, Lord Welf, it would be more appropriate for you to hold a pickaxe."

Lily, who was standing aside, couldn't stop laughing.

……

The ninth level of the maze.

A red eye emerged from the darkness, and the terrifying black shadow walked out little by little.

It was a self-standing red minotaur, holding a big sword in his hand.

If adventurers saw a monster holding a weapon, they would probably be so shocked that their jaws would drop.

And in the darkness farther away, a tall figure slowly revealed his head, and his terrifying aura clearly demonstrated his powerful strength.

That’s right, the one who appeared here was Ota, the strongest adventurer in Orario.

"The stage is set, just waiting for that person to arrive."

Ota glanced at the minotaur in the distance and muttered to himself.

Chapter 50: Instantaneous?

The ninth level of the maze, the middle section.

Among a group of war shadows and unicorn rabbits, several members of the Jianyu Lei clan were desperately fighting against the monsters.

"Over there, life!"

"Yes, Sakura-sama."

"Chigusa, don't forget to take cover."

"Ok."

"Don't forget to treat it, protect... protect... ~"

A large number of war shadows and unicorn rabbits were finally dealt with with the cooperation of Kashima and others.

If it were before, after killing so many monsters, they would definitely be very happy.

After all, even if there is a LV2 adventurer here, it will take a lot of effort to deal with so many monsters.

However, now they just feel that it is still not enough.

That's right, at this level, Merlin alone can probably handle it.

The air became quiet, and the only sound that could be heard was the breathing of the crowd.

After a few minutes, Ming was the first to stand up.

"Lady Sakura, I want to..." Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Kashima.

"Ah, I know. Let's make some adjustments and continue exploring. But remember, we can only go up to the tenth floor today. We will definitely not go down one level!"

Kashima bit his lip and spoke with determination.

In fact, this time he even wanted to go to the twelfth floor to hone his skills.

But now... they are not strong enough.

Just the monsters on the ninth floor were enough to make them miserable and exhausted from dealing with them.

In this state, even if we can really reach the twelfth floor, it will only bring the worst consequences and may even result in casualties.

Soon after everyone had rested and adjusted, when they were about to leave, Chigusa suddenly sensed something.