Race to Become an Intermediate Mage (2)

 The Northern Mountains is what the mountains to the far north of the Winter Kingdom are named. They were called as such because no one else had ventured past them. The mountains stretch far beyond the capabilities of the people of this world.

The range of these mountains is not only vast and cold but also home to various high-class monsters, which makes adventurers reluctant to go through these mountains.

Sure there are few adventurers who dare to venture into these mountains, thinking that they are sons of heaven went to hunt in these mountains but none has ever returned. All of them ended up either in the stomachs of monsters or buried in the ground.

So in a way, this became a forbidden zone but for Chris, this is the best spot to hone his skills and improve his levels. Moreover, he came here especially because of the rumours he heard in his past life.

He couldn't verify them back then because these lands were under Abyssal occupation at that time. venturing into these lands means guaranteed death. He would have died if he headed into these mountains after abyssals occupied it but now it is different.

He is stronger and the abyssal invasion is yet to happen. The lords of these mountains are the native monsters. He could eliminate them easily with his high attributes.

Sure there are monsters that are at higher levels than him but the particular region he was visiting is one of the weakest parts in the mountains.

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After hours of journey, he finally reached the place he was looking for.

A Dungeon.

This is not a simple dungeon but a special dungeon, different from the fire salamander dungeon he fought before.

Chris walked up to the dungeon entrance and placed his hand on the entrance mark.

He felt the energy flow into his body. he already experienced this feeling but his rank was way above what it was today.

[Detected that the player is seeking to enter a special dungeon, Attribute Dungeon.]

[Detected that the player level is 28.]

[Please select the mode you want to enter.]

[Normal/Hard/Hell/Nightmare]

"Nightmare", Chris selected without wasting a second thinking about it. This was his choice way before he came here.

[Nightmare mode selected.]

[Dungeon creation in progress...]

[Four hours until the completion of creation.]

[Would the player like to enter the safe zone?]

"Yes"

[Teleporting player to the safe zone.]

Swoosh!

One moment Chris was standing outside the dungeon in a cold-covered forest, the next moment he was standing on a sunny beach. There were supplies for players to rest or pass the time while the dungeon creation was in progress.

Once inside the safe zone, Chris chose to exit the game. This would not be possible in a dungeon but this is a safe zone and he could leave and enter the game as much as he would like.

It took a few hours to arrive at the dungeon. Though he can fly, it is dangerous in these mountains, so he only used to arrive faster and land on the ground, a good distance away from these mountains. Moreover, he didn't know the exact location of this dungeon. So he has to check for it on the ground.

It was time-consuming and it was already morning. He has to prepare breakfast for himself and his sister.

Today is the weekend and holiday for Abby. His original plan was to spend time with her but it was scrapped for the greater good. All he could do now was to make a good breakfast for her today and make sure to compensate her on another day.

Abby would be sad that she wouldn't be able to spend time with her brother but this is for both himself and also her. He has to make sure that they have more than enough money and power to survive in this world and the world that is yet to come.

It may look like excuses but he was someone who experienced the future. He doesn't want to experience that future. For that, he is willing to make some sacrifices, as long as those sacrifices wouldn't cause more damage than the ones he has been avoiding.

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He got off from the game cabin and quickly freshened up. He then went to the kitchen and prepared breakfast for both of them. Like last night, he prepared a lot and supplies are at the lowest. He needed to go to the grocery store to fill them up.

"Looking at my hunger and consumption rate, the credits that I have still in my account would disappear sooner than I anticipated. Meh, it doesn't matter. As long as the company introduces the money exchange in a few days, I will be able to fill my account with credits again. I should hunt a lot for that. It's too tiresome but had to be done", Chris sighed as he went on with his cooking for the morning.

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After breakfast was done, Abby didn't ask him to do anything as usual and went back to her room to complete her homework. She was diligent like that and would always be at the top of her class in every category that she participated.

Chris felt a little hurt when he saw her returning to her room again. In her mind, her brother was giving everything to make sure that she would have a good life and as a dutiful sister, she is trying her best and not disturbing her brother.

"Don't worry little one. A few weeks and everything would change", Chris muttered in a low voice like a mantra for a few seconds before going on to buy groceries. There is still time for the dungeon. In the meantime, he could go out, buy groceries and return home.