Erio had encountered a "Lizardman Phantom Warrior".


    The "Lizardman Phantom" is a higher species than the "Lizardman.


    The name "phantom" was given to it because of its rapid movement, which makes its afterimage look like a phantom.


    Seeing Erio, who was looking for an opportunity to close the gap between the two and make a "shield assault," the "Lizardman Phantom" smiled.


    He seemed to have a strong defense, but his agility was clearly better than Erio''s.


    He would lightly block the rush, inflict some damage, and then try to bring the fight to an endurance battle.


    As "Lizardman Phantom" prepared to dodge Erio''s charge, Carla suddenly appeared diagonally behind Erio.


    !"


    The figure appears for a brief moment, and then Carla quickly disappears again.


    The "Lizardman Warrior Phantom" could not believe his eyes for a moment, which led him to freeze his own movement.


    (Now!)


    Seeing "Lizardman Phantom" harden his body, Erio "shield assaulted" him.


    He held the sword and the body of the "Lizardman Phantom" with his shield and lifted the "Lizardman Phantom" up with his arm power, making it unable to move by lifting its legs.


    The "Lizardman Phantom" flailed his legs to escape from Erio''s shield, which was taking away his freedom, but Carla''s "Shadow Strike" was faster.


    The "Lizardman Warrior Phantom" was pierced through the chest and easily died.


    （The "Lizardman Phantom" was really defeated.


    Elio is amazed at the effectiveness of Carla''s agility.


    Until now, "Lizardman Phantom" had been a natural enemy of Elio.


    With his "Shield Assault," which can provide instant forward propulsion, he can get in close to most enemies and push them, but he has never been able to catch the "Lizardman Warrior Phantom" alone.


    However, with Carla''s current agility, she can stop the "Lizardman Phantom" by controlling its weight.


    I was skeptical when Roland told me this, but now that I see that he was actually able to control the "Lizard Man Warrior Phantom," I have to admit that I was impressed.


    It''s great, Carla. I can''t believe you were able to fool the Lizard Man Warrior Phantom.


    Yeah, right."


    Carla replied with a buoyant look on her face.


    She recalled her conversation with Roland.


    ''What!　The "Dragon Burial Dance" has been added to the description section of the "Kaiten Sword Dance!"


    Oh. Apparently, there is a close connection between the "Kaiten Kenbai" and the "Dragon Burial Dance.


    Then go to ......."


    I''m not sure. Perhaps by mastering the "Kaiten Kenpo," you may be able to get closer to the "Rite of Dragon Burial" that you desire.


    Carla suddenly felt as if her eyes had been opened.


    She had never imagined that she would find a way to achieve her long-cherished dream in this way.


    Carla was so happy to see him. From here on, I want you to work with Elio again.


    What?　With Elio?"


    The goal of increasing agility has been achieved. From here on, I want you to try ''Kaiten Sword Dance'' as much as possible. It may be your trump card in the battle against the ''Giant Fire Dragon (Gran Fafnir).


    Carla?"　What''s wrong?"


    Elio calls out in concern to Carla, who is less than pleased.


    No, Elio. Let''s go next. I want a strong dragon monster that can test the ''Kaiten Sword Dance'' as much as possible."


    ?"　Yeah, okay."


    Jill was also fighting a "lizardman warrior phantom" in another place.


    Even though Jill''s agility is over 100, it is still not enough to fight against the Lizard Man Warrior Phantom, who is one of the most agile warriors in the volcano dungeon. It is not easy to catch the enemy.


    "Ahhh!"


    Jill thrusts out her sword, but the "Lizard Man Warrior (Phantom)" dodges her with a flutter.


    (Dodged. Is the enemy attack coming?)


    Jill deliberately shows an opening.


    She was planning to either evade the enemy''s attack at high speed and break the enemy''s stance, or to intentionally take the attack and strike a counterattack.


    However, the "Lizardman Phantom" saw through Jill''s intention and, after delivering a blow with his sword, immediately backed away and dodged Jill''s counterattack.


    (d*mn. No good.)


    Roland watched Jill carefully as she fought.


    Status of the Silver Poison Sword


    Fitness rate: 80


    (80% compliance rate. That''s good, but it''s just one more step. I''m already adapted to fighting with brawn (power) and endurance (toughness). The only thing left is how to fight using agility (......)


    Jill regained her grip on her sword.


    (You can''t catch the "Lizardman Warrior Phantom" if you do things the usual way. (You can''t catch the Lizard Man Phantom with the sword if you do it the normal way. ......)


    Jill thrust out her sword.


    The "Lizardman Warrior Phantom" dodges just in time.


    Jill thrusts her sword further.


    The "Lizardman Phantom Warrior" avoids again.


    Jill thrust with the sword some more, and then some more, and then some more, and then some more.


    The speed of Jill''s thrusts increased and became a wild back and forth thrust.


    The "Lizardman Phantom Warrior" gradually turned pale.


    The sword steadily grazes him, although the wounds are not fatal.


    As time passed, Jill''s continuous thrusts increased in frequency and accuracy.


    Bleeding also becomes something that cannot be overlooked.


    It was impossible to fight back as the thrusts rained down on him if he got even a little close.


    The "Lizardman Phantom" finally received a deep wound in his leg, and when he stumbled back, he received wounds in multiple places on his body, including his shoulder, cheek, knee, and abdomen, and he ran out of strength.


    Roland was pleased with the way he looked.


    (Yes, Jill. That sword is a sword designed for a large number of hands. It is designed to deal with enemies with high agility by using a large number of hands. That''s the answer.)


    Status of Silver Poison Sword


    Suitability: 100%.


    (Good. I could adjust my equipment)


    Adjustments were well underway not only for Jill and Carla, but also for the other adventurers.


    [Status of Liz Lewill].


    Agility: 90 (↑20) - 100


    Archie Shetty''s status.


    Arm strength (power): 90 (↑20) - 100


    Ike Belford''s status


    Arm strength (power): 90 (↑20) - 100


    Liz had been flying light since entering the "Wasteland".


    (Her body is light. She is not tired at all even though she is moving so fast. This is the effect of status adjustment ......)


    Soon came the opportunity to test her growing agility (agility).


    As Liz is vigilant around the troop, a "fire dragon (Fafnir)" with a collar appears.


    The collar is inscribed with magic letters.


    （What is that?　Barrier Dragon!


    Barrier Dragon" is an A-class monster for archers.


    It defends itself by putting up a barrier and attacking with its "breath of fire." Defeating it requires agility to dodge the flames and precise shooting skills to aim an arrow at a moment when the barrier is not in place.


    (According to Mr. Roland, my agility is already A class. Then I should be able to defeat the "barrier dragon.


    Liz decided to put up a fight.


    When Liz fired a "bow shot," the "barrier dragon" made its collar glow and a magical barrier appeared.


    Liz''s arrow was easily blocked by the barrier.


    The barrier dragon then dissolves the magical barrier and releases a breath of fire.


    Liz evaded it with her outstanding agility.


    This exchange continued for a while.


    The "Barrier Dragon" uses a magical barrier to block Liz''s "Bow Shot".


    Liz evades the attack of "Barrier Dragon" with her agility.


    After repeating the same thing for about 10 times, a change finally occurs.


    （She has to be sharper and more precise in order to get through the barrier dragon''s magic barrier!


    Liz dodges the enemy''s "Breath of Fire" with minimal movement, and then destroys the "Barrier Dragon''s" collar with a precise shot from a distance.


    （Yes!)


    After that, it was just a matter of finishing off an ordinary "Fire Dragon (Fafnir)" with a "bow shot.


    Archie continued to defend against the attacks of the "Mountain Ogre" with his shield.


    (I thought it was too heavy a shield, but now it''s rather easy to use.)


    The "mountain ogre" kept hitting Archie, but eventually ran out of strength and collapsed on the spot.


    The rugged rock he was wearing crumbles to the ground.


    (Okay.... It took a while, but I was able to defeat it.)


    [Archie Shetty''s skills


    Shield Defense": A (up1)


    Ike was facing a "shield dragon".


    （Ike was facing a "shield dragon" (a heavy Class A javelin, but he had grown accustomed to it during his exploration of this dungeon).


    Ike is undaunted by the large shield of the "Shield Dragon" and flanks it.


    The "shield dragon" hides its body with the shield.


    Ike''s javelin not only pierces through the shield of the shield dragon, but also melts it to reveal the shield dragon.


    The dragon was visibly dismayed.


    The shield dragon has a habit of being afraid of being seen through the hole in the shield.


    I got it!


    Ike guessed where the "shield dragon" was based on the hole in the shield, and thrust his "javelin" at the place where he thought the dragon was hiding.


    The javelin successfully pierced through the body of the "shield dragon".


    （I dedicate this A-class title to you. Lizetta.)


    [Ike Belford''s skills


    Spear Art": A (up1)


    Thus, the "Spirit Alliance" climbed the mountain, steadily gaining strength.


    They were almost to the top of the volcano where the "Grand Fafnir" was located.


    At the top of the volcano, near the crater, "Grand Fafnir" was receiving reports from his wyvern.


    We could feel a strong force approaching, even before we were warned by our men.


    It was a heavily-armed knight with power equal to or even greater than the black-robed S-class swordsman who had previously reached the summit of this mountain.


    Moreover, unlike the black-robed knight, he is approaching in coordination with his powerful companions.


    Jill was not the only one who was concerned about the "Giant Fire Dragon (Grand Fafnir).


    Carla, a girl dressed neither as a thief nor a swordsman.


    She is a descendant of the abominable family that has diminished the power of our dragon tribe.


    Her power had been waning for some time, but before she knew it, her skills as an adventurer had improved, and finally she approached us with an S-class adventurer in tow.


    The "Giant Fire Dragon (Grand Fafnir)" thought for a moment, then opened her eyes as if she had made up her mind.


    We can''t repel it just by waiting here.


    We will have to go out there and scare the adventurers.


    Grand Fafnir" concluded, and with a heavy heart, headed for the exit of the crater.


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