A New Army

Excel had some questions in his mind. He knew people were targeting him but he was angry that they were harming students who had nothing to do with him. But still, it had been three days since the incident and he had no lead. So he set up his shadow soldiers in different parts of the school to check on the student's activity. The shadow soldiers were like another set of eyes and ears for him

It was Sunday, Excel had nothing to do so he decided to explore a dungeon which opened just recently. He took his dagger with him.

To go to a dungeon there are different types of gates, the colors of a dungeon determine tits difficulty.

The one that opened near him was a few blocks away from Tokiwadai Mall. Excel wore his white hoodie a mask.

He flew to its location. It was a gold-colored gate, which means an A-rank gate. In front, Excel saw a group of people. They were from a guild called Cerberus. He approached them.

Boy: Hey kid, what are you doing here?

Excel: I am here to clear the dungeon.

Boy: Are you kidding me? This is an A-rank dungeon, it's not a place for kids like you.

Excel: Just who are you to order me. To me aren't you also a kid. And what's with that shining armor.

Boy: A kid. My name is Park Jung

A man approached him.

Man: Hey boy is this your first dungeon.

Excel: Yes

Man: I see. I am Mark. You can join our party. But sadly, you will have to clear the dungeon by just watching us from the back lines. So will you agree?

Excel: Sure.

After a few minutes, everyone lined up in front of the gate. Everyone entered the gate. First, they had to fight some wolves but they were easy. But who knew there was a surprise waiting for them there. A group of about 20 high orcs came towards them. A high orc is a monster that is comparable to someone between levels 5 and 4. And twenty of them was bad news.

Some of the party members went to the gate, but as soon as they touched it, they were badly poisoned.

The high orbs started talking.

Orc: Humans. If you want to survive then follow us for negotiation.

They all followed him. Excel was following them. He wanted to see how the party reacts. They all entered a big room. In front was a high orc. It seemed that he was their boss.

Orc: So you have arrived, humans. My name is Kargangal. I am a high orcs' leader.

Mark: So, Kargangal how will we carry out our negotiations.

Kargangal: Isn't it obvious, it's from your life.

Mark: What? That's impossible.

While Mark and Kargangal were talking. The party was forming a plan. They planned to attack him together. But when...

Mark leaped forward to attack.

But nobody joined, everyone was watching him attacking alone. There was a grin on Kargangal's face. He uses gravity magic to toy with Mark.

Kargangal: Humans are spoiled aren't they. Not even helping their allies. You all deserve to die.

Kargangal drops Mark down.

Kargangal: So, everyone enjoys the food.

The orcs move towards the party. Excel moves towards Mark. He was all beat up. Barely holding on to life.

Excel: Hey, Leader if you want I can take care of them.

Mark: D. O... Wh...at... Ever... Yo..u. Want.

Excel: Thanks, you may rest now.

'Arise'

Suddenly, the floor became all dark. It was like a dark abyss, and from that abyss, figures started rising up. The figures looked like knights but were made of shadow.

"Your job is to protect everyone here. And if you fail. It's game over for you. Now than start killing" commanded Excel to his shadow soldiers.

Excel takes his dagger out.

Excel: So, Kargangal are you ready. I have already heard enough of your nonsense. Kill me or anyone here don't make me laugh.

Kargangal: I see you are a powerful one. But you won't survive my wrath.

Excel before fighting looks back.

Excel: It seems that many of your pals have. Died. Mind if I borrow some.

Kargangal: What do you mean?

Excel: Just watch. Arise

The orcs that have died started yo get surrounded by a dark substance, and suddenly they started rising up and started attacking the other high Orcs.

Kargangal: You are really quite skilled.

'Hymn Of The fire dragon'

A spirit of a dragon surrounded Kargangal. The dragon launched fire towards Excel. But Excel came out of the fire as if nothing happened.

Excel: Fire. Don't make me laugh. It has no effect. So it's my turn.

His dagger started charging with lightning. He charged towards Kargangal. But in retaliation Kargangal activated the 'Hymn of Protection'

Excel's attack rebounded. But Excel charged his position mid-air. Two black tornados appeared behind his back.

He started charging, plasma on his dagger. His dagger became white in color.

Excel charged towards Kargangal, but the shield created by him wasn't enough to stop Excel's attack. The dagger entered the space between his eyes and then there was a sudden there was an explosion killing him.

Excel looked back, he saw that the orc army was defeated and his army was celebrating the victory. He saw that the other party members were safe.

He moves towards the other party members.

Girl: Just who the hell are you kid.

Excel: Just a villain. Nothing else. Take your leader to the hospital. He is bleeding heavily. And don't ever tell anyone about this.

Mark was picked by a party member who betrayed him, it was really ironic.

Park: Hey, you wait. How did you do that?

Excel: None of your business. Armour.

Park: Armour, what do you mean?

They all leave the dungeon gate. Some were giving off sighs of relief and some were still terrified. A girl approaches Excel.

Girl: Thank you. You helped us out there. Can you please wait for your reward?

Excel: I don't need it. I am leaving.

Girl: Wait what! But it's three million dollars. Are you really leaving that?

Excel: So defeating a gold gate gives you so much money. How much time?

Girl: About thirty minutes.

Excel: Keep the money ready. I am heading off to buy a can of coffee.

It was already 5 'O clock. Excel after buying coffee went back. They had his money ready. Excel took the cash. But it seems that the news of a powerful mage spread all over the dungeon community. They started their hunt for him.

The attack force that went inside the dungeon was asked a lot of questions but they tried to keep the information about Excel as minimal as possible.

Excel entered home with a suitcase full of money. He keeps the money in front of Yomikawa.

Yomikawa: What's this?

Excel: About 3 million dollars.

Yomikawa: What? Did you start stealing banks?

Excel: No. Idiot. I got it as a reward for clearing an A rank dungeon. I didn't know dungeons clearers make so much money.

Yomikawa: You bet they make so much money. People who clear S rank dungeons even are on the verge of becoming billionaires.

That night Excel and Yomikawa went out to eat at a fancy restaurant. Apparently, Yomikawa dragged him there.