Chapter 316 Iminent danger (11)
"... As you can see the power of the crossbow increases with the higher your magic power is," Billy said. "Still, even in the hands of people that can't use magic, it will stop the enemies. Giving you enough time to finish them off. That is what you guys need right now and what I need. I will sell it for cheap as well."
"A weapon that grows stronger alongside the user…" Francis said. "Are you fine with selling this to us? Why not to the people of this state?"
"I am producing two others and I will sell them to the other parties that reached the eighth floor," Billy said. "I just wanted you all to have more chances to clear the dungeon and to unburden me."
"Billy…" Alexander said and then facepalmed.
"I appreciate your sincerity…" Francis said.
After that, Francis did some tests with the weapon, and he confirmed that the power was enough to stop the enemies for three seconds, and also, the bolts weren't as nearly as powerful as before. He paid the ten gold coins without thinking twice.
"Using the Edish pills will let you all recover mana faster, but if you want to save some coins and increase your magic power, then meditate every day," Billy said.
"I thought you didn't like to share your techniques… Since you are the only one of your guys that doesn't take apprentices," Francis said.
"I like my freedom, that is all," Billy said. "Besides, that can't even be considered a technique."
After that, Francis thanked Billy for the help, and then they split up. He saw the status of that group, and at the best, they will be able to stop around sixty monsters before rubbing out of mana. That should increase exponentially since they didn't have a single magic skill and never did increase their mana.
"I am going as well, I wish you good luck," Paule said.
"Okay… I guess we should get going as well," Billy said. "Let's proceed like before."
"Are you okay in not practicing your spear skills?" Alexander asked.
"I am fine with it, but since you can't stop the monsters with magic, then this can't be helped," Billy said.
"All right, my bad," Alexander said.
Although Billy said that, he wanted to strengthen his Electric attacks as much as possible. It is almost impossible to dodge them, and metallic armors also didn't protect people from those attacks. Regardless, they began to move and fight at the same time, and once they reached half of the second floor, Billy began to smirk, and Alexander frowned at that. He only realized why he was doing that when he saw some traces of footsteps ahead… Billy was following the steps left by Francis and the others to reach the deepest floors…
"You never change, but this is actually refreshing," Alexander said.
Although they knew a direct route now, the spawning rate of the monsters still was a problem. Even though they weren't a full party, only Billy's would be able to pull that off. After around two and a half hours, they reached the third-floor entrance. Billy and Alexander immediately knew that things would get complicated again.
"Now is the time to go all out," Billy said. "I will take the ones that will appear behind us as soon as possible. Try not to get killed by the ones in the front before I can help."
"I didn't have the chance to show until now, but you aren't the only one who got stronger," Alexander said with a boastful smile.
"Those are some famous last words," Billy said. "Don't worry, I will pick your bones and bring them to Lily."
Billy decided to raise his guard just in case, even though he was joking. Still, he did the right thing because as soon as they reached the third floor, three monsters appeared behind and in front of them, and they also got stronger… Their strength wasn't just the numerical advantage.
Poisonous Griever - Lv 182
HP: 985/ 985
MP: 1285/ 1285
SP: 906/ 906
Strength: 233
Speed: 198
Magic: 256
Endurance: 255
Dexterity: 188
Status Points: 00
Skills: Poisonous Claws Lv 105, Hard Skin Lv 118
Spells: Earth Bullet Lv 111, Poisonous Arrow Lv 128
Passive: Earth Resistance Lv 115, Fire Resistance Lv 125, Wind Resistance Lv 103, Cold Resistance Lv 96
Skill Points: 00
Billy didn't hold back with his attacks. He used the max output of his lightning bolt to the point that he almost missed the attacks. The full discharge hit the monster's heads and fried them up quite nicely. Billy barely lost two seconds doing that, but when he turned around. He saw Alexander standing victorious in front of the monsters. Their heads had a single hole, which was the size of the width of his spear…
"I see… You trained to be able to use the improved version of Light Spear many times in a row," Billy said.
"We can never surprise you, huh," Alexander shrugged.
"Well, your shoulders are a lot bigger than before, so it is obvious," Billy said.
Unlike archery or magic, physicals skills can be improved and level up quite a lot with just regular training, so it was no wonder that Alexander didn't feel pressurized or the need to get back in shape. Still, Billy wondered if he could use that technique again and again… Stamina-wise, he should be fine. The real issue was his arms muscles… However, much to Billy's surprise, he didn't look tired or in pain even after using it dozens of times. His health didn't decrease either, so his muscles didn't suffer damage.
"I guess I should teach you how that breathing technique that the old man taught me," Billy said. "How to control Rage should also help you."
"Aren't those secret techniques of other states?" Alexander asked.
"Yes, but they didn't say anything about keeping it as a secret," Billy said.
"Because that is obvious…" Alexander said and then laughed.
