Conspiracy……

"Guys we will not stand a chance against that monster. We should retreat" – Zen

As Zen takes his eyes off the Boss for a millisecond, the wolf attacks Zen with its left claw.

That big claw was only a meter up till it hits him. Zen saw that majestic claw in front of his face as his life flashed before his eyes.

The next scene that everybody saw was something ridiculous. If they say what they saw to other people, they might think they are crazy.

It is the scene where Zen dodges the claw by a millimeter and he was standing still as if nothing happens between the two nails of the claw.

Zen dodges its attack subconsciously, he himself doesn't know what happened.

When Zen came back to his consciousness, He was shocked by the fact that he somehow survived and he is standing in between its claw's nails.

He notices that the wolf doesn't pay attention to him, because it probably thought he died. He gains his composure and notices this is his chance to escape. He started to run towards the entrance of the Door, As he shouted,

"Mike, use your skill Ice wall on the Wolf now, that should buy us time to escape. Phill and Stephen carry Kevin on your backs" – Zen

"OooKk" – Mike

As his voice trembled and he realized this is not the time to be afraid.

"Skill: Ice wall" – Mike

The giant pile of Ice blocks the wolf's way. Zen opens the Boss room's Door. As Zen instructed Stephen and Phill carry Kevin on their backs and passed through the door.

Then Mike and Zen exited the Door. Zen closes the Door so that the boss cannot pass through.

They were so relieved by the fact they somehow survived the disaster. They survived through some sheer luck.

"Huh Huh Huh, We somehow survived" – Mike

"Yeah, it was a miracle that we survived" – Stephen

"Sorry guys, it was my mistake that I underestimated the opponent. I am a failure as Strategist" – Zen

"Don't say that. Even though your calculations are wrong about that boss, we are alive thanks to your quick wit at the end" – Kevin

"Even though we survived, we should be more cautious next time" – Mike

"Yes captain" – Zen

After that, we climbed back.

We thought we can break the record just like my friend's party, but it seems we underestimated both my friend's party and the boss.

To think they defeated this boss with just three members amazes me. I know they are pretty strong because they ranked 1,2 and 3 on the rankings in our school in terms of combat, But I didn't expect the gap between the power level is this much.

We return to the town after an exhausting day.

"Hey Zen, give us two days to train. We will defeat that boss" – Mike

"What only two days? Is it really possible to defeat that boss after two days?" – Zen

"Who do you think we are? We are the prodigies of our school don't worry" – Stephen

"Ok then, see you in two days at the entrance of the dungeon" – Zen

We travel back to our respective stays.

We were given a total of 1000 gold coins each before leaving the academy for living. It is equal to 1 million dollars in real-life currency.

Note: 1000 bronze = 1 silver, 1000 silver = 1 gold, 1 silver = 1 dollar

My party members are staying in a high-end hotel which costs 100 silvers per night.

I am staying in an Inn which costs 10 silver per night. It is not because I am stingy, but I thought I should save some money to buy some battle gear.

The next day I go to the sparring ground, where we can spar with anyone to gain battle experience. I saw my friend Lucas there who came for training as well.

"Hey Lucas, congrats on breaking the record" – Zen

"Thanks Zen. I heard you went to the dungeon yesterday, how did it go?" – Lucas

"We were utterly defeated by the boss on the 50th floor, we almost lose our lives. Haha" – Zen

"Zennnnnnnn! what are you talking about? This is not a game but a reality. If you lose your life here, you will die for good. Please don't joke around like that" – Lucas

Lucas was holding Zen's shoulder tightly as he looked so devasted.

"Sorry Lucas. It was my mistake. I underestimated my opponent which almost leads to the annihilation of our party" – Zen

"Sorry I was a bit emotional, I thought I am going to lose you. Zen listen carefully, you are my dearest friend. Since you did not join our party, I cannot protect you. Please be more careful" – Lucas

"Thanks for worrying. But, how did you know it is safe for you guys to defeat that Boss? I know you guys are strong, but at what standards you will decide that you can take on the boss" – Zen

"Oh, that is based on our levels. I will tell you what level you should be to face that boss, but now tell me what is your level now?" – Lucas

"Hmm, I am Level 7 now" – Zen

"Ok. What are your party members' levels?" – Lucas

"Our captain Mike is Level 9 and others are Level 8" – Zen

"That explains why you guys got your ass beaten up. Listen carefully your guys should be at least 10th level to face that boss. That Boss is Level 10. Every Boss have their own levels as we have" – Lucas

"Listen carefully Zen, I have the information about what level the Bosses are at that dungeon. Starting from that Iron Golem it is Level 5, next that wolf that destroyed your party is Level 10, next is the Arachne Queen it is Level 15 and the last one is Minotaur King which is Level 20" – Lucas

"Thanks for the information. Now I owe you a big debt" – Zen

"Hey for the things you have done to me at the school It is not a big deal" – Lucas

"Come to think of what are your levels Lucas" – Zen

"I and Lilly are both Level 12 and our captain Ash is Level 15" – Lucas

"Woah, you guys are monsters. You guys have the power to take on 75th-floor boss as well, why do you guys did not try to beat that Boss as well?" – Zen

"In one week, we are planning to defeat the whole dungeon. For that, we need to get Level 20 as soon as possible. That is why we left the dungeon to minimalize injuries to not affect the training" – Lucas

"Oh, that explains why" – Zen

"Hey Zen, may I be your sparring partner for the next week, our captain, as well as Lilly, will join us tomorrow onwards" – Lucas

"Is it ok for you? I am the weakest sparring partner that you could ask for" – Zen

"I don't mind. After one week we will leave this town after Defeating the whole Dungeon. So, I need to spend as much as time with you because after that who knows when we meet again" – Lucas

"I am very lucky to have a friend like you then shall we get started" – Zen

We sparred over 100 times at the end of the day. I leveled up two levels during that time. It was fun to spar against Lucas because as we sparred, he taught me many techniques.

On the next Day, Ash and Lilly joined the sparring sessions. As you know already, I can't speak with girls so Lucas and I sparred as yesterday and Ash sparred against Lilly. The end of the day came.

"Hah Hah Hah, thanks Lucas for the training. Thanks to you I have reached 10th level" – Zen

"It's all because of your hard work, don't thank me, it was fun for me as well" – Lucas

"Then tomorrow will be a big day, we will make sure to defeat that wolf bastard" – Zen

"All the best. I hope you guys will succeed" – Lucas

"Thanks, catch you in the evening tomorrow in sparring ground" – Zen

After that, a voice appears from my behind, I turned back

"Umm, All the best on your raid" – Ash

That shocked me. She appears out of nowhere. I flustered and answered.

"Uhh, I will do my best" – Zen

I ran away as soon as I say those words. I was very flustered. I did not expect her to talk to me like that. She cheered me with her brightest smile. That was the most beautiful thing that I saw for ages.

The next day there was a commotion in Adventures Guild. About five Homeless people complained about their Level was returned to 1. They did not remember what happens to them. All Five stated the same facts.

Since I was late, I hurried to the Dungeon. I reached the dungeon where I saw my party members joking around each other. But it seems they are not nervous at all. As expected from my team members.

"Sorry guys I am late" – Zen

"No probs, we arrived a little bit early only, so don't mind" – Mike

"Ok before we go in, I must ask you guys a question" – Zen

"Oh ok, Go ahead" – Mike

"What are the levels of you guys?" – Zen

"Starting with me I am Level 13 now and all the others are Level 12" – Mike

"Wow, as expected from geniuses from our school. But I didn't see you guys at sparring grounds, where were you guys' training to raise this much Level in just two days?" – Zen

"Oh, that is, that is, we were training inside the dungeon" – Mike

As Mike answers the question asked Zen, he hesitated a little as if he is trying to hide some facts. But Zen didn't care at that time because he trusts his Comrades very much.

"Oh No wonder, if it was dungeon then leveling up is quite easy" – Zen

"Guys there is a piece of important information that I am going to say now, so listen carefully. There is a level for monsters also" – Zen

"What? There are levels for monsters also? Are you sure this information I correct?" – Kevin

"I got this information from a trustworthy friend, so there is no mistake" – Zen

"Oh, if it's true then it is a great advantage for us to know the exact difficulty of each monster and Boss" – Phill

"Yes, that is correct. So let me tell you the levels of Bosses in this dungeon" – Zen

"Starting from that Iron Golem it is Level 5, next that wolf that destroyed our party is Level 10, next is the Arachne Queen it is Level 15 and the last one is Minotaur King which is Level 20" – Zen

"Oh, that explains why we got destroyed by that Boss. Now we know for a fact that it won't be like that this time" – Stephen

"Now we know this time we will defeat that Bastard. Let us kick his ass this time, Lets go" – Mike

We entered the dungeon. But this time we defeated the Giant golem within 5 minutes. We arrived at the Wolf boss gate in no time. We entered the same room that we got destroyed last time.

"The pressure here hits really different, isn't it?" – Kevin

"Yeah, but we are not the same as before" – Phill

"Now let us kick his ass" – Zen

"Skill: Aggro" – Kevin

The battle started like last time. As Kevin activated his skill, the Wolf started to attack him with its Boss skill Big Claw.

"Skill: Rock wall" – Kevin

This time the attack was completely stopped by his skills.

"Now attack it Mike" – Zen

"Skill: Icicle Storm" – Mike

The skill Mike launched the Wolf into the air. Zen notices this chance and placed his Spear where the Wolf lands. It was a lethal blow to the Wolf and it got stuck to the Spear.

"It can't move for a little. Now, Finish it. Attack simultaneously guys" – Zen

"Skill: Ice Blade" – Mike – It was an attack with Ice magic condensed in his sword

"Skill: Axe of destiny" – Kevin – It was an attack with Magic condensed in his Axe

"Skill: Absolute Wind" – Phill -- It was like a bullet made of Wind

All the attacks landed at the same time; it was almost like a combination spell.

The Wolf was almost dead. It is now time for the Final blow. But Zen doesn't have his spear right now so he cannot do the final blow. Then Zen saw a flying man towards the wolf.

"Healers Kick" – Stephen

Stephen just did a normal kick to the wolf. But it was enough to defeat the wolf in its death door.

"Whhhaaaaaaaattttttt?" – Zen

"Sorry Zen for stealing your final blow, tehee" – Stephen

Zen was so disappointed as everyone overjoyed because they defeated the Wolf Boss.

"Too bad, but we won Zen, its time to celebrate yahoo" – Mike

"You are right. Now is not the time for fuming. Guys well done we defeated that bastard very easily, it's time for the party" – Zen

We Ascended the dungeon and headed to a famous bar where most of the adventurers throw a party for defeating Bosses. We partied till late at night. After that, the adventurers carried us back to our house.

The next day I woke up in the Afternoon. As soon as I woke, I washed up and went to the sparring grounds to share the happy news with my friend Lucas.

"Hey guess what, we destroyed that wolf bastard yesterday" – Zen

"Oh, congrats well done" – Lucas

"Congrats Zen" – Ash

As expected, she was behind me. I tried to talk as calmly as possible.

"Umm, ahh, Thank you" – Zen

Zen bowed to Ash to show his gratitude. But he messed up again.

"Well done" – Lilly

Lilly was next to Ash. Zen saw her and bowed his head again.

"Hahaha you are a funny guy, Zen" – Ash

"Hey don't tease him. I told you guys he can't speak with girls. That is his weakness" – Lucas

"Sorry, sorry" – Ash

Then we started our training. I and Lucas sparred and Ash and Lilly sparred. At intervals, Lucas sparred against Ash. During those times I practiced my spear techniques that were taught in school.

The next day also there was a commotion in the adventurer's guild. It was the same problem many Homeless people claim that they lost their levels.

The same problem continued for a week.

It was the last day of our practice. We practiced as usual but strangely enough, I didn't see my party members on the sparring grounds for the whole week.

We finished our training sessions sooner than an ordinary day because the next day was an important day for them.

Lucas and Lilly reached the 21st level and their captain Ash reached the 23rd level. I reached the 15th level.

"Huh huh huh" – Zen as he holds his knees due to tiredness from the training

"Here water" – Ash

"Woah, thanks, you always surprise me" – Zen

"Hey Zen, as a parting gift can you spare with me one time" – Ash

"OK. Huh? Hhhhhhhhuuuuuuuhhhhhhhhhh?" – Zen