Chapter 138 - Ottar’s Shock

Raven arrived at the chamber where the Blue Butterfly resided.

Facing the ten butterflies, which showed no hostility whatsoever—

He simply raised his fist.

With a single punch, he crushed them all.

They dropped rare materials—five pairs of Blue Butterfly Wings.

"That should be enough."

Storing them in his spatial inventory,

he turned to look at Ryuu.

"How about…"

"We walk back this time?"

"Sure."

Ryuu nodded softly in reply.

The time now was around 7:30 p.m.

Remembering his promise to Ais, Raven decided not to use Teleportation Magic this time.

"Awooooohhh!"

Suddenly—

Two Kobolds, five Killer Ants, and three Shadow Warriors

surged from a tunnel on the side and encircled them.

Raven raised his arm and pointed it straight at the charging monsters.

"[—Gospel.]"

DONG—!!

A divine bell tolled from nowhere, its echo deafening.

A booming shockwave ripped through the air, instantly reducing the monsters to ash.

Even the magic stones inside them shattered into powder.

As they arrived at the tunnel leading to the 6th floor—

"Mooooooohhhhhh!!"

A deafening bull-like roar echoed through the chamber.

"What was that?"

Raven stopped and looked around.

"…That sound…"

Ryuu frowned slightly.

"Could it be a Minotaur's roar?"

Raven narrowed his eyes.

From the side tunnel, they heard heavy, rapid footsteps approaching.

Ryuu shook her head and said:

"That shouldn't be possible."

"Minotaurs are Middle-Floor monsters. They shouldn't appear on the 7th Floor."

"No."

Raven shook his head.

"It is a Minotaur. My senses don't lie."

Just as he said that—

A hulking Minotaur, nearly 3 meters tall, appeared before them.

Its body was red-black, and it carried a massive black greatsword dripping with blood.

"Mooooooohhhhhh!!"

The beast bellowed.

Its single remaining horn jutted from its head, and drool splattered from its maw.

Ryuu's eyes widened.

From the bloodstained blade alone, it was clear—

This fierce Minotaur had just finished a massacre.

But Raven only smiled.

He muttered to himself:

"A trial… just for me?"

That sword—

Was the Jet Black Sovereign Blade, worth 410 million valis.

It was none other than the personal weapon of Ottar the Warrior.

"What a shame... you're far too late."

"I've already outgrown my newbie phase."

"No—actually, even if I were still a newbie, you wouldn't have stood a chance."

"MOOOOOOHHHHHH!!"

The Minotaur let out a furious roar and charged like a cannonball,

blasting through the chamber with terrifying speed.

It raised its blade and swung it down diagonally from over its shoulder.

But Raven remained unshaken.

He nimbly leapt back, evading the strike with ease.

While doing so, he quickly began reciting a spell.

The Minotaur didn't hesitate and immediately followed up with another strike.

"[—Feathers of Illusion.]"

Countless golden light-feathers formed a luminous barrier in front of Raven.

CLANG—!

The massive sword struck the magical shield with a thunderous crash.

No matter how hard the beast tried,

it couldn't shatter the unbreakable shield.

"Your potential's around Level 3, huh?"

Raven chuckled.

Then, with a low voice, he spoke the finishing blow:

"[—Shinra Tensei.]"

A blinding white light engulfed the chamber—

And an overwhelming repulsive shockwave blasted the Minotaur to bits.

The fight was already over.

"Ryuu, let's go."

Raven called out, ignoring the man hiding nearby and watching from the shadows.

He wasn't emitting hostility—or even a trace of ill will.

But his eyes were wide with disbelief.

He muttered:

"Lady Freya…"

"The man you chose… is strong."

That was the conclusion Ottar came to.

After Raven and Ryuu departed,

he finally walked forward and picked up the Jet Black Sovereign Blade.

They arrived at the western exit of Babel Tower.

Raven turned to Ryuu and said:

"Alright, Ryuu. You should head home first."

"I've got something to take care of."

"Alright."

"So we'll meet the day before departure?"

Ryuu looked at him with curious eyes.

"Probably."

"I don't plan on going into the dungeon again these next few days."

"Just want to rest and make sure I'm in peak form."

"I understand."

Ryuu nodded lightly.

"Okay then, see you."

Waving her off, Raven turned and circled around to the northern gate of Babel Tower.

His eyes scanned the central plaza.

Soon, he spotted a beautiful blonde figure amidst the crowd.

Only…

Next to her stood a black-haired Amazonian woman.

This woman—

Was as flat as a runway.

It was—

—Tiona.

Seriously?

Why did Ais bring someone with her?

This is totally messing up my plans!

How am I supposed to teach her to get stronger now?

Sighing inwardly, Raven shook his head.

Then, after a moment…

He stepped forward to approach them.

To be continued…

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