[System]
"Talking"
*Sound Effect*
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~{GM_Babel}~
Reaching down to the 18th floor was easy.
Unlike before, when I struggled to find a path in the dungeon, this time we were able to travel through it without getting lost.
Most monsters were easy as well. Using an aimbot and a gun made it much easier to kill them. Though it was fun, I quickly got rid of the mod because it made my head dizzy from how fast I was spinning around.
I didn't think the aimbot would affect me mentally and cause dizziness.
But luckily, even without the aimbot, I was still strong enough to face the newbie killers, using the numerous [Character Usage] mods I had downloaded. Even the strongest monster, the Minotaur, which acted as a barrier between floors 17 and 18 and was the toughest monster on this floor, was easy to defeat.
With just a simple choke using my strength, most of them died, and if the number of monsters was huge, I just used a minigun.
Gotta love the sound of freedom.
Though I try to avoid using it since it leaves a lot of bullets on the ground, which is kind of annoying if people find them. Maybe I should switch to a Star Wars weapon.
I broke a new record as well, reaching the 18th floor in just one hour. It's not the fastest in history, but it's a new record since the last time I went up to the surface.
The moment I arrived at the 18th floor, it was already almost nighttime, as shown by the dim light from the huge crystal above. I quickly made my way to Rivira, which was considered a safe zone on this floor and a lawless city. Without wasting any time, the moment I entered the city, I began making my way to the nearby pub where my quest item was supposed to be received.
It took me some time since there were several pubs in the area, but when I arrived, the pub was lively with people drinking, eating, and chatting—just like an everyday pub.
Though I was curious about the drinks here, I focused on my main objective. I glanced around, and it didn't take long to find the guy.
He was easy to spot, as there was only one person with that name visible on the HUD, and he was the only one wearing full-body armor, just as Fels had explained.
Relieved to find him, I made my way to Hashana. After leaning over to his ear, I gave him the code, and he handed me the item.
The shape of the item was a bit unexpected. Even though I couldn't fully perceive its appearance, I could tell from the bag that the quest item was shaped like a ball.
I could also tell it was pretty fragile, so I planned to put it in my inventory when no one was looking.
I'm not sure what Fels wants with this ball, but a quest is still a quest.
And besides, I'm finally going to get the identity card I've been wanting for some time. If I bring it back unscratched, I could get another cool quest.
After obtaining the quest item, I didn't bother speaking with him and walked away. However, before leaving, I took a good look at Hashana, who was doing the same thing I was—the moment I received the item, he suddenly left with a short red-haired girl who appeared out of nowhere.
Damn, punk. And I can't tell if she has a nice body too, even though it's covered by a robe.
Kind of makes me jealous, so I checked her name. It was Revis.
Though I felt jealous, it didn't take long for me to realize I would soon have a taste of that kind of lifestyle.
After all, having all five of my senses—sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell—makes my body feel like I'm living in reality.
I've already tried all sorts of things with my five senses, except one thing, which I've saved for last.
Lust.
And it's proven by my hard dick the thought of banging a girl.
Oh man... I have been holding back since I still want to try all sorts of entertainment in this world, but I think I am already at my limit.
Hehe... maybe I should go to the red light district after this quest.
And even better news, there was a little bonus and which allows customization for dick size. I noticed this when I went to the customization to look for a way that I don't feel pain.
Thought... I should not care about the size... I am sorry, but the moment I notice the added bonus of that customization. I made my dick at least 12 inches or 30 cm, maybe too much since it feels awkward whenever a huge bulge forms just from seeing a girl who never covers any part of their body, especially if the girl is an amazon.
Honestly, I was shocked that my cock wasn't springing out through my pants.
But I never regret it, since it feels awesome having a big dick. And besides, I want to know how it feels to stretch the girl apart. Though I felt worried about the girl, I can customize it later if it's too much for the girl to handle.
I can also customize my ass or upper body, though I try not to go that far yet, since my heart is not ready yet.
"Is the User Daniel going to the surface?" Paddy said in his invisible form beside me when we were finally far away from any people.
I stretch my hands wide and feel the crack of my body. "Nah, let's go to sleep, it's already night, there should be an Inn nearby we can use."
"Affirmative...Alert: Detecting blood flow in the lower part of the body."
"Oh, shut up, Paddy." I bonk the invisible floating box nearby and continue walking.
And with that, the day ended with sleeping at the Inn
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The Next Morning, I am currently window shopping to see the list of items Riveria has to offer.
Since there was no time limit on the quest, I was now focusing on taking a good look at the vendor
There was honestly a lot more variety than I expected for a shop in the middle of the dungeon, like traps, armor, food, perfume, clothing, bags- wait, why are they even selling perfume here?
Well, when there is supply, there is always a demand. So maybe girls still want to look good even in a dungeon.
I can even buy darts with paralysis in it. It was interesting, so I decided to buy every single type of dart with a variety of debuffs it offers.
If I have money, why should I not use it? After all, I have an endless amount of money from selling the dungeon loot.
Next, we have a magic sword.
The prices were steep, ranging from 2 to 10 million valis per weapon. Definitely not pocket change for the average adventurer, but for me? It was barely a dent in my wallet.
Still, instead of outright buying them, I decided to take a more... economical approach. Touching the weapons, I saved the item into a folder stored in my toolgun.
I already have 20 different types of magic weapons, though I gave the seller a small tip since I feel bad doing this. The second reason why I gave him a tip was the culture of my country.
It just feels... weird not to tip everything.
The reason I am keeping the magic sword in my folder in the tool gun is that I can copy and paste it later.
It looks similar, functionally similar, and it will be useful in my collection.
I even have a folder of items from each floor, which I can copy and paste later.
It's so useful that I feel like cheating, I am alone can break the Orario economy just by copy-paste valis and many rare items. I try my best to avoid it since I still want to continue playing in this country.
Maybe I should do that in another country instead, since I want to know what it feels like to destroy a country or two through inflation. This world has never felt inflation since most of them use valis or gold that can not be replicated.
Speaking of the magic sword... it feels weird not possessing a skill in swordsmanship, even though I use a lightsaber and possess a lot of magic swords.
I just swing my sword around and hope for the best. What do you expect? I am a gamer, not a swordsman with real combat skills.
Especially whenever I use Darth Vader, I just come to them since it's easier to kill them rather than using my lightsaber. After all, it's a pain to run to the monster when I can just choke the enemy to death.
Even though I play Beat Saber, that's the limit I can reach. Maybe I should try a new mod that allows me to move like a master swordsman.
As I continued along the rough road while continuing to copy items left around, the sound of excited chatter and commotion caught my attention. In the distance, a large crowd had gathered, their voices creating a buzz of energy that piqued my curiosity. Even more surprising, the location they surrounded was the very place where I had received the quest item last night.
Intrigued, I made my way toward the crowd, weaving through the occasional stragglers on the outskirts. Just as I was about to get a closer look, I bumped into someone with enough force to knock us both to the ground.
"Kuh…" I groaned, landing flat on my back. Rubbing the back of my head, I winced as a wave of dizziness washed over me. Gritting my teeth, I sat up and glared at the culprit, only to find her in the same position—sitting on the ground and rubbing her head in mild frustration.
The moment she regained her composure, her blue eyes opened up. I noticed she was an elf, with pointy ears, and she also had brown hair tied in a ponytail
The moment she regained her composure, she glanced at me before her bright blue eyes seemed widened in recognition as she suddenly pointed an accusatory finger at me.
"Ahh! It's you!" she exclaimed, her tone both surprised and indignant.
Rude. And don't point your finger at me. I suppressed the urge to frown and instead forced myself to respond calmly. "Who?"
Before she could answer, a voice cut in, concerned and steady.
"Lefiya, are you okay?"
But the brown-haired elf, apparently named Lefiya, ignored the question entirely and focused on me, and I also focused on her. "You were the guy who saved me before?"
I raised an eyebrow in confusion. "I will repeat this question as many times as I need to, but... who are you?"
Her eyes widened slightly in disbelief. "Y-You don't remember me? Even though you saved me from being pierced by the flower monster yesterday?"
I squinted, trying to dredge up any memory. It took a moment for everything to click, but when it did, I felt a pang of realization.
"Ohhh, that was you... Sorry, your presence was so little that I never noticed you were there," I said, the words leaving my mouth before I could think better of them.
Her face scrunched up in frustration, clearly offended. But ignore it in the focus of speaking, "Say, what level are you?"
I was confused by the question. "Level 3—"
Before I could finish my sentence, Lefiya suddenly dashed toward me with surprising speed, grabbing my shirt and pulling it upward as if inspecting me for something.
"Huh... no injuries?" she muttered, her voice tinged with disbelief.
"Uh..." I took a step back, startled by her audacity. "L-lady, didn't anyone ever teach you that it's rude to touch someone without permission?"
Lefiya froze, realizing what she'd just done. Her face flushed crimson, and she stumbled over her words. "I—I'm sorry! I just thought—well, I thought you were heavily injured when you blocked that tentacle for me yesterday. And when I went to check on you after the battle, you were gone! I assumed someone had brought you to Dian Cecht's clinic, but when I checked on you there, you... They were not there either."
Her words caught me off guard, and my irritation faded as I processed her genuine concern. Huh. Never thought I'd see a stranger worry about me this much. For all her rudeness, she seemed like a kind-hearted person underneath it all.
I was about to reply when a fist suddenly came down on Lefiya's head with a loud smack.
"Ouch!" Lefiya cried, clutching her head as she turned to face the culprit.
"What did I tell you about how to act when someone helps you or saves your life?" a stern voice demanded.
I turned toward the speaker and froze. It was her—Riveria Ljos Alf, the Nine Hells herself, a top-ranking member of the Loki Familia. Her sharp green eyes glared down at the younger elf, who was now fumbling to respond.
I was about to brush it off when I noticed the rest of the Loki Familia standing behind Riveria, watching the scene with varying degrees of amusement and intrigue.
Finn Deimne, Tiona Hiryute, Tione Hiryute, and finally, Ais Wallenstein.
My eyes widened. Dang, that's a lot of famous faces all at once. I hadn't expected to meet them this soon, especially after only seeing them in passing at a pub weeks ago.
But seeing them up close was something else entirely.
Their presence was almost overwhelming. Each one of them exuded an aura of strength and charisma that was hard to ignore. And, well, their looks weren't exactly lacking either.
My gaze lingered a moment too long on Ais Wallenstein, the Sword Princess. Her golden hair shimmered under the light, and her calm demeanor only added to her allure. Okay, stop. Focus. Focus.
Riveria's voice snapped me out of my thoughts.
"I apologize for the trouble my... less disciplined member has caused you," she said, her tone even but laced with authority.
I sighed softly, waving off the apology. "It's fine. But... shouldn't you all introduce yourselves first?"
Riveria raised an eyebrow at my boldness but gave a curt nod. "Fair enough. I am Riveria Ljos Alf, vice-captain of the Loki Familia. And you've already met Lefiya Viridis here." She gestured toward the still-flustered elf.
One by one, the others stepped forward. Finn's calm but commanding voice followed. "Finn Deimne, captain of the Loki Familia."
The Amazon twins chimed in next, their voices full of energy.
"Tiona Hiryute!" she said cheerfully
"And Tione Hiryute," her sister added, without much emotion.
Finally, Ais spoke, her voice soft but steady. "Ais Wallenstein."
I nodded, taking a moment to process their introductions before speaking. "I'm Daniel. Level 3, archer."
"Ne, ne!" Tiona suddenly chimed in, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "Don't you have a friend? Like, a fairy or something?"
"Fairy?" I raised an eyebrow, then understood. "Oh, you mean this?" I snapped my fingers, and Paddy materialized out of thin air
The sudden appearance of the floating box caused an immediate reaction. The entire Loki Familia shifted into combat stances, hands moving toward weapons. The tension in the air was palpable, but it dissipated just as quickly as they realized Paddy posed no immediate threat.
"Greetings," Paddy said in his usual calm tone, his voice both mechanical and oddly soothing. "I am Pod 153, designation Paddy."
The group's eyes widened in astonishment, and they leaned closer, studying him with a mix of awe and fascination.
"Wuooh! A real fairy that can fly!" Tiona exclaimed, her excitement almost childlike as she pointed at Paddy.
"I... don't suppose that's what a fairy actually looks like?" Finn asked, glancing at Riveria with a questioning look.
Riveria crossed her arms, her brows furrowing slightly as she studied Paddy. "No, not even close. That is... nothing like a fairy. What is it? Some kind of magic item?"
"Close enough," I said, shrugging. "You all know about golems, right?"
Everyone nodded, their expressions a mix of curiosity and recognition.
"Yeah, he's like a golem," I explained, gesturing toward Paddy. "But he's not born naturally, like the golems you're probably familiar with. Paddy was built in a workshop. He's got some extra features—like intelligence, for starters. I just call him a fairy because, honestly, it's less annoying than trying to explain all of this every single time."
Before I could elaborate further, Riveria suddenly stepped forward, her usual composed demeanor replaced with uncharacteristic intensity. She grabbed my arm, her grip firm, her expression serious.
"You mean to tell me you created something like this? Another life?" she asked, her voice tinged with disbelief and an almost overwhelming curiosity. "How did you do it? How is something like this even possible?"
I blinked, startled by her sudden outburst. "Whoa, whoa, slow down," I said, raising a hand to calm her down. "I didn't create life. Paddy's more like... a really smart assistant. Think of him as a highly advanced tool, not a living being."
Paddy faces slightly to Riveria. "While I lack organic functions, this pod possesses capabilities that mimic certain aspects of life, such as learning and decision-making."
"See?" I added with a chuckle, patting Paddy lightly on the side. "That's just Paddy trying to sound humble. But yeah, he's not alive in the way you're imagining."
Riveria's grip loosened slightly, but her eyes didn't lose their spark of fascination. "Even so... to have something like this. It's unheard of. The level of craftsmanship-no—, the concept itself—feels almost impossible."
It's rather a strange question for an AI to ask another AI about intelligence.
Man, to think I live long enough for this to happen
"Don't think too much of it," I said with a shrug, trying to downplay the situation. "It's not as special as you're making it sound. Even though Paddy's intelligent, if he breaks or gets destroyed, he'll still comply with his orders to the very end. He's designed to be efficient, not alive."
Paddy floated closer, his voice calm as ever. "This pod is designed to operate under any circumstances until its functions are completely terminated. Efficiency and compliance are paramount."
Riveria seemed to absorb every word, her sharp green eyes gleaming with a mix of awe and curiosity. Finn, standing nearby, chuckled softly.
"You don't meet someone with a 'fairy' like this every day," Finn said, his gaze flicking between me and Paddy. "I can see why you'd choose to keep the explanation simple. Otherwise, I imagine you'd be stuck answering questions about him constantly."
"You've got no idea," I said with a wry smile. "Anyway, any other questions?"
Most of them raised their hands, eager and curious. After a moment's thought, I pointed to Riveria since she is the oldest and most important member.
She adjusted her posture, her expression calm but inquisitive.
"How does it function?"
"Further information regarding the technology can be asked directly to Paddy," I replied, glancing at the hovering box beside me. "Because honestly? I have no clue how it works either. He just does."
"How strong is he?" Tiona chimed in, leaning forward with that boundless Amazonian energy of hers.
Typical Amazon. I opened my mouth to reply, but Finn interjected, his voice steady and thoughtful.
"He should be around level 3-4, I guess," Finn said
"LEVEL 4?!" Tiona and several others exclaimed in unison, their voices echoing through the area.
Finn nodded, continuing as if their outburst hadn't happened. "He managed to withstand a blow from one of the waiters, didn't he? If my instincts are correct, she's around Level 4. Did I get it right?" He looked at me expectantly.
I shrugged casually. "I wouldn't know. I've never let Paddy fight anyone other than monsters. But yeah, he's definitely strong. Oh, and he's got over 20 spells or so, too."
The room fell silent for a moment. What? Did I say something wrong?
This time, Lefiya, who had been rather quiet since the start, began to speak. "D-Did I hear that correctly? Can he use 20 magic spells?
"Yeah."
"…What?" Riveria finally broke the quiet, her voice incredulous. "It's common knowledge that you can only use three spells! No one—no one—has ever managed to go beyond that!"
"Says who?" I asked, raising an eyebrow and crossing my arms.
"Says who...?" she repeated, her tone rising. "Said by every single adventurer in Orario! There has never been a single person capable of—"
"Pathetic," I interrupted, my tone calm but firm. I walk slowly to her as her eyes went wide from disbelief. "It's our job as humans to push beyond the limits of what we think is possible. To break barriers. Not to settle for them."
"But the Falna only allows three magic slots!" she shot back, her voice rising with frustration. "No matter how much you try!"
"And you're telling me you've accepted that limitation just because the gods handed it to you on a silver platter?" I countered, leaning in slightly, a smirk playing on my lips. "And besides, I never said Pod was a human being; he is a machine-I mean, golem."
Her face flushed with indignation, and I could practically see the gears turning in her head as she tried to form a rebuttal. Instead, her mouth opened and closed silently for a moment, and then... I noticed something unusual.
Was that foam forming at the corner of her mouth? She then fell down, which was quickly grabbed by one of the Amazon.
"Uh... Riveria?!" Tiona's voice rang out in alarm as she darted forward, catching the elf just before she hit the ground. The group quickly gathered around Riveria, their worried gazes fixed on her pale face.
I quickly glanced away, suppressing a laugh and biting the inside of my cheek to keep from grinning like an idiot. Oh boy, I may have gone too far this time. It's not a good idea to tease the strongest mage in the world.
"Riveria-sama..." Lefiya said softly, her voice trembling with concern as she clutched the elf's arm.
Finn let out a small sigh, his gaze briefly resting on Riveria before shifting to me. His expression softened into an apologetic smile. "I must apologize for how personal the conversation became earlier. Our 'Princess' can sometimes be... a bit too inquisitive."
"It's fine," I said with a dismissive wave of my hand. "I don't really mind."
Rather, it was quite fun, teasing the strongest mage in the world.
Finn nodded, his sharp eyes briefly assessing me. "Still, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for protecting one of my adventurers."
I shrugged, trying to downplay the praise. "It was nothing. It's the least I could do to help someone in need. Anyways, is that all?"
Finn's smile widened slightly as he clasped his hands behind his back. "Not quite. As the captain of the Loki Familia, I can't let a person who saved one of my familia go unrewarded. I'd like to offer you a favor. Is there anything you wish for?"
A wish? My mind immediately went on high alert. Was this an attempt to gauge my character? Test my motives? This guy's shrewd—he probably wants to see if I'll ask for something selfish or unreasonable.
Annoying.
If I refuse, it'll come back to bite me for sure—he'll see it as either arrogance or a lack of trust. But accepting such a favor from the top Familia? That's a double-edged sword. Sure, it's tempting, but the potential for hidden strings attached far outweighs the benefits.
Still, I couldn't outright decline. It would be rude and might create tension.
Wait, now that I think about it, this is a great chance.
I desperately need a teacher to teach me combat skills, and who can help other than the Loki Family, who have several first-tier class adventures?
And this could be a good chance to teach Bell as well, since she looks like she desperately needed a combat teacher
"Then..." I began, choosing my words carefully. "Do you mind giving us a teacher?"
Finn tilted his head slightly, his curiosity piqued. "A teacher?"
"Yes," I continued, meeting his gaze steadily. "I need experience in combat—practical training, preferably with someone who knows what they're doing. If possible, the training should last at least a week. After that, I'll consider the debt paid."
Finn scratched his chin thoughtfully, his sharp eyes narrowing ever so slightly as he mulled over my request. "Is that all?"
"Well..." I hesitated, sensing I might be pushing my luck. But there was no harm in asking, right? "If possible, I'd prefer the teacher to be one of your first-tier adventurers."
Finn raised an eyebrow, and I could feel the weight of the rest of Loki's companion's scrutinizing gaze as well. Clearly, this was no small ask.
The average income reaches a million per trip just for a single first-tier adventure, so saying that I am asking to be taught by a first-tier adventure is asking me to teach myself for free instead of just heading down to the dungeon to earn money.
"That's... quite a request," Finn admitted, his tone even but thoughtful.
Realizing I might have overstepped, I quickly added, "In exchange, how about I teach you how we make these machines?" I gestured toward Paddy, who hovered silently nearby in his compact box form. "Not a bad deal, right? Something like this could be useful to your Familia."
That seemed to do it. Finn's expression shifted, the faintest glimmer of intrigue crossing his face. He glanced at Riveria, who had remained silent until now.
"Finn," Riveria interjected, standing up gracefully. Her authoritative tone left little room for argument. "I believe this arrangement is worth considering. Training them for a week is a small price for knowledge of a new magic that could be revolutionary."
Finn's lips curved into a faint smile. "I was already leaning toward saying yes, but I appreciate your perspective, Riveria." Turning back to me, he nodded. "Very well. I accept your request. I'll allow for one of our first-tier adventurers to oversee your training for a week. But remember, this favor is now considered fulfilled."
"Understood," I replied, bowing slightly. "Thank you."
"Do you have someone in mind to oversee the training?"
"Let's see here..."
I paused for a moment, looking around at the group. Lucky for me, most of the Loki Familia's first-tier adventurers were here, so I could size them up properly.
Even one of the Amazon employees was waving at me excitedly like she wanted to be picked, so this is a great chance.
Finn was, of course, out of the question—he was the leader, far too busy for something like this. Lefiya and Riveria were powerful mages, but I wasn't looking to train in magic, so they were out, too. And as for the Amazonian twins… I had a strong suspicion they'd make terrible teachers. Probably too impatient.
"How about the Sword Princess?" I said, pointing toward the calm blonde who had been quietly observing the conversation until now.
"A-Aiz?!" Lefiya blurted out, her voice rising in a mixture of shock and disbelief. Her cheeks turned a bright pink as she glanced nervously between me and Aiz.
All eyes turned to Aiz Wallenstein, who blinked at me with her usual stoic expression.
Finn raised an eyebrow. "Do you agree with this arrangement, Ais?"
Ais tilted her head slightly, then nodded. "Yes, I don't mind… but are you sure you want to choose me?"
"Yep," I said simply, meeting her gaze with a faint smile. "I've got a feeling you're exactly the kind of teacher I need."
A small flicker of something crossed her face—was it surprise? Interest?—before she nodded again. "...I understand"
"And there you have it," Finn said with finality, clapping his hands lightly. "An agreement has been made."
Though everyone agrees, one of them seems them refuse this arrangement, as Lefiya shakes Tiona's body repeatedly with a horrified look. Which everyone ignores like it's a normal thing.
"Say..." Tione interjected, stepping forward with a frown while pushing the brown elf away. "Do you even know the real reason why most of them are gathered there?"
She pointed at the crowd gathered there.
I glanced at her, then at the others, who looked equally curious. "Nope," I admitted. "But whatever it is, I'll just stay right here and let you all handle it."
Before I could move further away, though, Tione grabbed my arm with an amused smirk. "Oh, no, you don't. You don't get to sit this one out so easily."
"Wait, what are you—" I started to protest, but her grip was firm as she practically dragged me back toward the center of the crowd.
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