The Ancients World

Chapter 287: The Wish Dungeon II

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We make it to the front of the line, and I purchase the emergency exit scroll. The owner of this store will be making a lot of money that his competition is losing out on because of personal grudges. "Let's get out of here and head for that dungeon." I start walking towards the exit as I finish talking, and Jasmine is right behind me. We exit the store, and it's time to head for the dungeon. The next part of our plan is to ask the people waiting at the dungeon for information. They'll know what's inside and what we should expect.

We start walking down the street towards the exit that leads to the dungeon. It's a bit off the city, so it will be a bit of a walk. "Do you really think there will be people willing to share what they've found out? I wouldn't be surprised if some of them asked for money regarding things they know." Jasmine has come to learn that new people, or players, have a greedy streak. The majority of the time, we won't do things or share information without compensation. I'm not willing to pay obscene amounts of money for a little information.

Finding the right person to talk to for the right price is important. Players are really good at swindling each other. "That depends on who we talk to, and it's going to be a bit of a problem when it comes to finding that right person. Not to mention we still have the option of finding a group or guild to accompany us. If we can find a group willing, we won't have to pay for information. They'll just have it." There are multiple ways we can take this situation on. I'm warming up to the idea of tagging along with a group of players.

We can make them do all the heavy lifting. Once we get to the boss room and learn about its attacks and how dangerous it is, I can dispose of them and finish the boss myself. Securing the legacy class for Jasmine at the same time. The other option is going in with just the two of us. It's more dangerous, though. We won't have to play backup and backstab for other people. Each option has its pros and cons. "I don't know think it was a good idea to say my suggestion back then." I chuckle as Jasmine mimicks regret for suggesting betrayal of who we follow in.

While Hailey and Jasmine make their way towards the dungeon, Cera and Sally are in the city attached to the border. Sally has confessed all her fears and worries regarding the truth that was revealed to her. They did the responsible thing and talked about the issues between each other. Cera came to learn that Sally was afraid that everything Cera had come to tell her was a lie. About Amelia being his mom, about Hailey being his sister. Most importantly, about him wanting to help her. They've talked it through, and both have had a weight lift off them.

I'm glad that Sally decided to talk about it right away. I now know her fears and worries regarding the things I've told her. Instead of letting it all fester inside her, we've discussed it. "This place sure is huge..." I listen as Sally whispers about the sight in front of us. The city attached to the border is giant, and while it's not owned by the elves. They run security here. We walk through the massive gates that lead into the city. I can see some players here and there, but it's mostly natives of Gaia. They're elves and humans. I see the occasional dwarf too.

The elven kingdom is one of the largest and wealthiest kingdoms in all of Gaia. Not to mention their powerful magic and vast armies. It'd take multiple countries coming together to defeat the elven kingdom. "I've never been here before, and neither have you. I do wish it could be under better circumstances. I know very little of the elven kingdom. They hide their secrets better than anyone. It's probably why they've lasted so long." I'm speaking true, I've never been here, and my knowledge of the future lacks when it comes to elves.

The elven kingdom has connections all over Gaia, and they also have countless spies and intelligent officers planted in other kingdoms. "I'm not excited to see my supposed homeland... It can burn for all I care..." Sally and I agree with her statement. While the Elven Kingdom is a major player in the war against the monsters, it's not entirely for the good of everyone. After all, the church promised my hand in marriage without my consent. As if they had the authority to do that. "I'm glad that this is going to be a one-time trip." Sally crosses her arms, and I can hear the anger in her voice.

I reach over and wrap one arm around her. She's a little surprised, but she relaxes into my grasp. "It's going to be okay. We're here for one reason, to get revenge. Once we're done with that, we'll leave and never return. Think about the end results, not the journey there." I'm a person that believes the means do justify the end. While many would disagree, I'm not a conformed. I don't conform to other's beliefs and morals. I respect them, but I won't change mine to make you happy. Sally stays quiet at my words. We should find a good place to stay while we wait for Hailey.

While Cera and Sally find a place to stay until Hailey and Jasmine get back. Hailey and Jasmine are walking up to the dungeon right now. They come to see just how many people are trying to group up and take it on. There are people shouting level requirements and the number of people still needed for their raiding party. The sheer number of people here is overwhelming, and it's only going to get bigger until the dungeon is beaten and the legacy class is taken. A goal that the players here are hoping they accomplish first.

Jasmine walks at my side as we slowly navigate through the seemingly endless amount of players. We're making our way to the entrance of the dungeon. There isn't a limit to how many people can enter a dungeon. One group can go in, and another can follow right after. They'll have different instances and won't come into contact with one another. "When we get to the dungeon entrance, we'll ask for information that we need." Jasmine nods her head, and I hold onto her wrist so we don't get separated in the ocean of players.

After about a half-hour of struggling to get to the dungeon entrance, we set eyes upon it. There are countless heavily armed players and guilds talking to each other before they go in. They're discussing the dungeon and what to expect. I move closer to one of the guild raiding parties. I'm going to get some free information. "What we know is the number of monsters is increased compared to other dungeons at this level requirement. Several mini-bosses deal heavy amounts of damage that can take out multiple people." Talk about a brought dungeon.

He isn't done explaining to his group yet. "The boss is the real challenge of this dungeon. Her name is Polera, the Witch Queen. What we know about her is very little. Our best lore diggers and scribes have found only her history after Polera became the Witch Queen." That isn't a title. Something comes by easily. You have to have a lot of power for something like that. This dungeon is the real deal. I wonder how many players total have died trying to clear this? I'm willing to bet it's over 10,000 at this point.

Jasmine stands right at my side as he continues to describe. "There are going to be countless traps and false paths. The tricky part is they're never the same. Every time you enter, they'll be different. So I'm expecting that some of us will die when we encounter this. The guild will compensate anyone who dies after respawning in the city. Are there any questions?" None of the guild members taking part in the dungeon raid raise their hands. So I decide to raise mine. The person who's leading this raid gives me a funny look. But he nods his head for me to ask anyway.