Extra Survival Guide to Overpowering Hero and Villain-Chapter 252: Dunegon IV
They moved back the same way they came.
Fenric stayed in front.
Liana watched the rear.
No movement followed them.
No sounds from above.
They passed the bat chambers again.
Nothing stirred.
The bridges were quiet.
The air currents weaker now.
When they reached the upper floor boundary, Fenric felt the pressure ease.
"We’re clear of the flying floor," he said.
Liana nodded. "Good. No pursuit."
They continued upward through the earlier passages.
The hall with cracked tiles was empty.
The crawler bodies were gone, absorbed by the dungeon.
The boar chamber was quiet.
Only stains and broken stone remained.
Fenric did not slow, but he stayed alert.
They passed the rest point with the broken crates.
No rats returned.
The split tunnel came into view again.
Fenric glanced at the downward path.
Still heavy pressure.
"Still not today," he said.
They took the known route back.
The lizard pool chamber was empty.
Water dripped softly.
The second chamber was silent.
The first tunnel felt almost normal now.
Light from outside appeared ahead.
They exited the dungeon without issue.
Outside, the air felt fresh.
Fenric took a slow breath.
"No strain," he said. "Aura stayed stable the whole time."
Liana smiled slightly. "Silver suits you."
They started the walk back toward Rivergate Town.
They walked for a while in silence.
The forest path was clear.
No monsters followed them out.
After some distance, Fenric spoke again.
"We should log this dungeon," he said. "Two confirmed floors. One ground, one aerial."
Liana nodded. "And a deeper path we avoided. Likely higher rank."
They continued walking.
The sun was already lower.
Still enough light.
After an hour, Fenric stopped near a stream.
"We rest here," he said. "Short break."
Liana agreed.
They sat down.
Fenric checked his bow.
No damage.
Liana inspected her spear.
The edge was still good.
"No injuries," she said.
"Good pacing," Fenric replied.
They ate lightly and drank water.
After resting, they moved again.
Rivergate Town came into view before sunset.
Smoke from chimneys rose slowly.
At the gate, the guards recognized them.
"Back already?" one asked.
"Exploration run," Fenric replied. "No casualties."
They entered the town.
Inside, Fenric went straight to the Adventurers’ Guild.
Liana stayed close.
The guild hall was calm.
Only a few people inside.
Fenric went to the counter and placed a simple report down.
"New dungeon. South. One day walk," he said. "First and second zones mapped."
The receptionist nodded and marked it down.
"Good work. You’ll get priority access next time."
Fenric stepped back.
Outside the guild, Liana spoke.
"Next time, we prepare for the heavy zone."
Fenric nodded. "More supplies. And maybe one more person."
They walked toward the inn.
They reached the inn before night fully settled.
The common room was calm.
A few adventurers sat at tables.
Low voices.
No tension.
Fenric paid for a room.
The same one as before.
They went upstairs.
Inside the room, Liana removed her armor and set it carefully near the wall.
Fenric leaned his bow against the table.
"Tomorrow we rest," Fenric said. "One full day."
Liana nodded. "Gear maintenance. Supplies. Information."
Fenric sat down and updated the map again.
He added notes near the flying floor.
"Bats. Winged rats. One hawk," he said. "Low armor. Fast response."
Liana watched. "And the pressure increases deeper. That path we avoided isn’t safe yet."
Fenric agreed.
They cleaned their weapons.
Slow.
Careful.
No rush.
Later, they ate a simple meal from the inn.
Bread.
Stew.
Water.
No one spoke much.
Before sleeping, Fenric checked his aura once more.
Steady.
No backlash.
"Good control," Liana said.
"Because we stopped on time," Fenric replied.
They rested early.
Outside, Rivergate grew quiet.
The dungeon remained where it was.
Waiting.
Morning came quietly.
Light entered the room through the window.
Fenric woke first.
He sat up and checked his aura again.
Still stable.
Liana woke a short time later.
"Rest day," she said.
"Yes," Fenric replied. "No dungeon today."
They went downstairs and ate breakfast.
Simple food.
Enough energy.
After that, they split tasks.
Fenric went to the market.
He bought arrows.
Strong rope.
Extra rations.
Two light oil flasks.
Liana went to the blacksmith.
She had her spear checked.
The edge was sharpened.
The shaft reinforced.
Later, they met again near the guild.
Fenric checked the notice board.
A few new jobs.
Nothing urgent.
Liana spoke with another adventurer.
She asked about flying monsters.
Ceiling ambushes.
Weak points.
The answers matched what they saw.
"No reports of large flyers yet," Liana said when she returned.
"Good," Fenric replied. "That means the deeper zone is still contained."
They returned to the inn in the afternoon.
Fenric reviewed the map again.
He marked supply points.
Rest points.
Retreat paths.
Liana packed their bags.
Balanced weight.
Easy access.
Before evening, they rested again.
No training.
No stress.
That night, Fenric spoke quietly.
"Tomorrow we go back," he said.
"Yes," Liana replied. "We check the heavy path."
Fenric nodded.
"Slow. One fight at a time."
They slept early.
The night passed without trouble.
Morning came again.
Fenric woke before sunrise.
His body felt rested.
His Aura moved cleanly.
Liana was already awake when he stood up.
"Ready," she said.
They ate breakfast and checked their packs one last time.
No extra weight.
Only what they needed.
They left Rivergate Town as the sun rose.
The road south was quiet.
No travelers.
No monsters.
By midday, they reached the dungeon entrance again.
Everything looked the same.
No tracks.
No signs of disturbance.
Fenric touched the stone near the entrance.
"Still active," he said.
They entered.
The first tunnel was empty.
The small chamber was clear.
They moved smoothly through the known areas.
No wolves.
No rats.
No lizards.
The dungeon had already reset.
They reached the split tunnel.
Fenric stopped and looked down the heavy path.
Pressure pressed against his chest.
Slow.
Steady.
"This is it," he said.
Liana tightened her grip on her spear.
"We advance carefully."
They stepped onto the downward path.
The light faded faster here.
The walls were wider.
The floor was smooth from use.
After a short descent, the tunnel opened into a large chamber.
The air was thick.
Heavy.
Still.
Fenric felt watched.
Bones lay scattered across the floor.
Large ones.
Not from flying beasts.
"Ground predators," Liana said quietly.
Fenric nodded.
From the far side of the chamber, something moved.
A low growl echoed.
Two shapes stepped into view.
Dungeon boars.
Larger than before.
Thick hide.
Long tusks.
"Two," Fenric said.
"They charge," Liana replied.
Fenric raised his bow and took aim.
One arrow struck the first boar’s eye.
It fell instantly.
The second roared and rushed forward.
Liana planted her feet and thrust.
Wind Aura reinforced the strike.
The spear punched through its shoulder.
The boar crashed to the ground and stopped moving.
Silence returned.
Fenric lowered his bow.
"Stronger," he said. "But still manageable."
Liana nodded.
"No rush."
They waited.
Listened.
Nothing else moved.
