After sweeping through Dungeon Floors 4, 5, and 6, Sarina and Leon continued their monster massacre.
By the time they reached Floor 7, both had reached Level 7.
But things were slowing down.
After Level 5, the amount of EXP required for each level had skyrocketed, making progress harder.
Still, Zero Sphere had reached Level 3.
Now Sarina could launch 15 icy orbs at once, each freezing enemies for longer, and applying continuous frostbite damage that drained their HP steadily.
When they arrived at the portal to Floor 7, they found themselves in a peaceful area.
A lake shimmered nearby.
"Hey," Sarina said casually. "It's been two days.
I haven't showered. That lake looks perfect."
"W-Wait. What if there are monsters in the water?" Leon asked, concerned.
"Hmm… don't you have that second skill? The one that forms earth shields?"
Leon looked away, slightly annoyed.
"Don't make fun of me… It's another shield skill."
"It's super useful!" Sarina smiled.
"You can make a bathtub with it. Then I'll fill it with water."
Leon sighed in defeat. "…Fine."
With a wave of his hand, his skill activated.
This time, instead of a wall or dome, he shaped the earth into a low, shallow tub.
Then he added a thick shield cover above it—like a dome-shaped curtain—to ensure privacy.
Sarina looked at him with admiration.
"Even if he's gay, I'd still be embarrassed bathing in front of anyone."
Creating water turned out to be quite easy for Sarina.
First, she froze the lake using her Zero Sphere skill, then used water manipulation to guide the melted ice into the earth-tub Leon had created.
To warm it up?
Just a gentle fireball.
Perfect.
Now she had a hot bath under the open sky.
Leon watched in awe.
"That's amazing..."
"If you want to bathe too," Sarina said casually,
"just make another tub on the other side."
Leon lit up.
"I've been dying to wash off this dungeon sweat…"
He quickly used his earth shield skill again, forming a second tub opposite Sarina's.
Then, using his shield magic, he created a thick stone wall between the two tubs for privacy.
Once both tubs were filled with water, they each warmed their baths using fireball magic.
And just like that, the two adventurers were soaking in separate hot baths, side by side, beneath the quiet sky.
After finishing their hot baths, Leon summoned another tent.
Maybe it was the exhaustion from slaying thousands of monsters…
Or maybe it was the comfort of finally feeling clean…
Either way, the moment their heads hit the bed, they both passed out instantly.
The next morning?
Yep. They were cuddling again.
Leon woke up and froze.
"No. Nooo. Not again."
The beautiful girl beside him was hugging him tightly in her sleep, her breath warm against his chest.
"If this keeps happening every morning… I won't survive."
Luckily, the torture didn't last long.
The sun had warmed the air, and Sarina woke up naturally, stretched, and without a word, headed straight for the gate to Floor 7.
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They continued.
Floor 8. Floor 9.
The monsters were getting stronger, faster, and meaner.
On Floor 9, they encountered Red Wolves—ferocious creatures with fire resistance.
Sarina's usual fireballs barely scratched them.
But luckily, her Zero Sphere was the perfect counter.
Frozen wolves shattered like glass.
Still, both Sarina and Leon were out of breath by the time they reached the next portal.
In front of them now stood the final gate—
Dungeon Floor 10: Boss Room.
"One last push," Sarina whispered.
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Their levels had skyrocketed from fighting tougher monsters.
[DING! Sarina has reached Level 9]
[Unlimited Fireballs – Level 7]
Now fires 190 blue fireballs, each with stronger heat, medium explosions, and area damage.
[Zero Sphere – Level 5]
Now produces 20 freezing orbs, freezing enemies for 30 seconds, with continuous ice damage and a wider freeze radius.
They stepped into the boss room.
In front of them stood a massive black door, engraved with glowing red runes.
"Leon," Sarina said calmly. "Ready?"
"I'm ready."
Together, they pushed the door open.
Inside was a wide throne room, dark and ominous.
And lying before the throne...
A giant red dragon, its body sprawled across the floor, wings folded, chest slowly rising.
It had four muscular legs, a long tail, and a serpentine neck leading to a terrifying head.
As soon as the dragon sensed them…
It opened its glowing yellow eyes and roared.
A beam of fire-breath, hot and sharp like a laser, shot toward them.
Leon rushed forward and activated his earth shield, forming a thick barrier just in time to block the blast.
But the shield wouldn't last long.
"Split up!" Leon shouted.
They dodged in opposite directions.
Leon cast his electric shield over Sarina—an auto-defense aura that blocked attacks.
Sarina unleashed her Zero Sphere—dozens of freezing orbs blasted toward the dragon.
The ice didn't just freeze the surface—it penetrated deep inside.
The dragon's foreleg turned completely white with frost.
Sarina followed up with a barrage of blue fireballs.
BOOM!
The combination caused the dragon's arm to explode.
It screamed, unleashing a sonic wave that shook the entire room.
"Cover!" Leon created a dome-shaped sound shield around them both, protecting them from the ear-shattering wave.
Then came the final combo.
Freeze. Burn. Destroy.
Sarina launched another round of Zero Spheres, freezing the dragon in place...
And followed with a wave of Ultimate Fireballs.
The explosion was deafening.
When the smoke cleared...
The boss was gone.
Ashes scattered across the floor.
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[DING! You have reached Level 10]
[New Skill: Heal – Lv1]
Heals yourself or an ally's surface injuries. Cooldown: 30 seconds.
[Divine Compensation Activated]
[Unlocked: Super Regeneration – Lv1]
Passive: Regenerates lost limbs, organs, even brain tissue.
As long as one healthy blood cell remains, you might survive.
Active: Boosts rapid healing for yourself or allies.
Sarina's eyes sparkled.
"With this, I can survive almost anything… and protect my teammates too."
---
The boss was dead.
A golden portal opened behind them.
They stepped through—
—And were met with cheers.
Their classmates and teachers had all been watching.
Many had only reached Dungeon Floor 3, some Floor 5 at best.
No one expected Serina and Leon to clear all 10 floors—and defeat the Crimson Dragon Boss.
"They were watching everything?"
Sarina and Leon looked around, stunned.
They had become the center of attention.
As Serina and Leon stepped out of the golden portal, they were immediately swarmed by classmates.
From the crowd, Benu and Ken approached Leon with huge grins.
"Yo, bro," Ken said, nudging him with a smirk.
"You're seriously lucky. With a girlfriend that strong, you shot up to Level 10 in one run!"
"Amazing," added Benu, wagging his eyebrows.
"We saw everything... well, except what happened inside the tent."
"Inside the tent…"
Serina's face turned bright red.
"Wait… the tent? THEY SAW THE TENT?"
Leon stiffened. His mouth opened. Then closed.
Then opened again.
But no words came out.
'They think we're… a couple?'
She glanced sideways at Leon, who looked like he was about to explode from internal overheating.
The worst part?
Everyone around them was smiling knowingly, whispering, giggling, and clearly drawing their own conclusions.
Sarina's mind was spinning.
How do I even explain this?
Sure, they didn't do anything in the tent...
But they did sleep together.
Just cuddling! That's all!
Ughhh... this is a nightmare...
She glanced at Leon.
Thank goodness he's gay.
Yes, after what she saw—well, felt—there was no doubt that the "dragon" could stand proud on its own.
Oh my God, stop thinking about that! she scolded herself.
I'm normal!
A devilish little voice whispered in her head:
"You're a girl now, so it's normal to think like this..."
SHUT UP!!!
Before her thoughts could spiral any further...
The principal arrived.
With him was the red awakening stone.
"May I see your current levels?" he asked.
Perfect! A distraction!
Sarina rushed forward and placed her hand on the stone.
A glowing screen appeared above her head.
Sarina – Level 10
• Unlimited Fireball – Lv.8
• Zero Sphere – Lv.5
• Super Regeneration – Lv.1
Gasps echoed across the courtyard.
"Legendary... All her skills are legendary!"
"That's insane!"
Even the teachers looked stunned.
Then it was Leon's turn.
He placed his hand on the stone.
Leon – Level 10
• Thunder Shield – Lv.6
• Earth Wall – Lv.3
• Enhancement – Lv.1
The last skill flashed briefly with extra details:
Enhancement – Lv.1
Temporarily enlarges any body part... including... the dragon.
There was a moment of silence.
Then someone coughed.
Then someone laughed.
Then everyone burst out laughing.
"Enhancement?! HAHAHA!"
"Bro, why does that sound so... inappropriate?"
"What are you going to enlarge, Leon?!"
Leon's face turned crimson.
Sarina covered her face in embarrassment.
"Why. Just why."
"WHY?! Why can't I stop thinking about... THAT?!"
She clenched her fists, her face red.
"Are these stupid female hormones messing with my brain?!"
"Why am I thinking about Leon's dragon?! What the hell, me?!"
Desperate for a distraction, she looked around the schoolyard.
"I need to see a cute girl. Focus. Focus on girls!"
She scanned the crowd.
No luck.
Some girls were cute, sure...
But then the problem hit her like a truck.
Her own chest... was the biggest.
And she knew—she KNEW—from her old life as a guy...
She'd totally have drooled over boobs like these.
But now...
They were attached to HER.
"HOW am I supposed to be turned on by... myself?!"
"Damn it, this is cursed! I can't win!"