Dungeon Diver: Stealing a Monster's Power

Chapter 119

I take a few deep breaths, remembering the pain I felt when I was burned by the mutant boss on floor 16.

I've inflicted a similar wound on the Labyrinth's Guardian. To my knowledge, it doesn't have any way of healing.

It never would have allowed itself to be hit by my attack, but threw itself in harm's way to protect that egg-shaped orb.

"Hmmm."

While twirling a dagger around in my left hand I tighten my lips and rack my brain for an answer.

"..."

"I have no idea..."

It's a puzzling situation. I guess I'll just have to defeat this monster and find out on my own. In the meantime, it'll be a very valuable resource in my battle. If that red rock is something the Greater Demon is willing to sacrifice itself to protect, then I'll take full advantage of its weakness.

My foot begins to tap against the hard rock below me. It's been about 30 seconds, but I need to wait longer to make sure its right arm is fully incapacitated.

If I couldn't put out the fire from a skill I own myself, there's no way it'll be able to easily snuff those same flames. These are my hopes at least...

Griffins continue to fly by as my foot tapping becomes faster and louder until I can't take it anymore.

"It's time."

I inhale deeply, preparing myself for the battle ahead. It's time to stay cool and calculated, no wrong moves can be made here.

I activate Dungeon Walker and scout out a good place to teleport in. The Greater Demon is still atop that long stone slab, protecting the red orb.

A smirk of satisfaction creeps onto my face as I take in the sight of its mangled right arm. The demon now holds its long sword in its left hand while its right upper limb hangs from the shoulder joint with claw marks all over its flesh.

Blood drips to the floor next to large chunks of still-burning demon flesh. The monster's white eyes are sharp and its breathing is heavy. It cut off all of the burning sections of its own body.

I've really pissed it off...

While finding the perfect positioning, putting the Demon between its precious rock and myself, I reappear while releasing an attack at full power without a second of hesitation.

The dark crescent of advanced fire magic rockets toward the Greater Demon, but it seems to be a bit more prepared this time around.

Instantly, as my fire approaches, the monster grabs its ruby-colored egg, and Dungeon Walks away. Over 100m away... The Labyrinth's Guardian is running from me now?

"Haha! You-"

My premature excitement vanishes in an instant as the deep voice of the Greater Demon rings out in my head.

"I will make you pay. For even thinking of attacking the true labyrinth's ruler, YOU SHALL PAY!"

The hard stone floor begins to rumble again as I see rock flying through the air and the monster rocketing toward me. It is a terrifying sight, but I can't help but be a little amused by its dangling right arm.

I dart off to its unguarded side, making things as difficult as possible for the demon.

It swerves mid-charge, and I process all the moving parts in front of me to make a logical decision.

"Dungeon Walker."

I teleport out of its way. Again, there's no point in facing this menace face to face.