Extra Survival Guide to Overpowering Hero and Villain-Chapter 254: Dungeon VI
They walked at a steady pace.
No talking at first.
Both stayed alert.
The forest path was quiet.
Only birds and wind in the leaves.
After some time, Liana spoke.
"We should report this clearly," she said. "Heavy floor. Earth-type beasts. Burrowers."
Fenric nodded. "And strong sentries. Not random spawns."
They continued walking.
The sun was already lowering.
Light filtered through the trees.
After a while, Rivergate Town came into view again.
Smoke rose from chimneys.
The sound of people carried faintly.
At the gate, the guards recognized them.
"Back again?" one asked.
"Yes," Fenric replied. "Deeper exploration."
They entered the town.
Fenric went straight to the Adventurers’ Guild.
Liana followed.
Inside, the hall was busier than before.
A few teams talked loudly near the board.
Fenric went to the counter and placed the updated map down.
"Same dungeon," he said. "Heavy path confirmed."
The receptionist leaned forward.
"Details?"
Liana spoke clearly.
"Second major route. Ground-type enemies. High defense. Burrowers and earth beasts. Organized layout."
The receptionist’s expression turned serious.
She wrote everything down carefully.
"This raises the dungeon’s danger rating," she said. "You did well stopping early."
Fenric nodded.
"We’ll need support before pushing further," he said.
"You’ll receive additional credit for this report," she replied. "And priority warning rights."
They stepped away from the counter.
Outside the guild, Liana exhaled.
"That went well," she said.
"Yes," Fenric replied. "We learned enough without overreaching."
They walked back to the inn.
The streets were calmer now.
Evening was close.
Inside the inn, Fenric secured a room again.
Upstairs, they set their gear down.
"No damage," Liana said after checking.
"Same," Fenric replied.
He sat and updated the map one final time.
Heavy zone marked in red.
Notes added.
"Next step," Fenric said, "is planning."
Liana nodded. "And choosing the right help."
They rested that night.
The dungeon was mapped.
The threat understood.
Morning came without trouble.
Fenric woke early.
He checked his aura.
Still steady.
Liana woke soon after.
"No soreness," she said. "Good rest."
They went downstairs and ate breakfast.
Nothing heavy.
Just enough.
After eating, they did not rush out.
Today was for planning.
Fenric spread the map on the table in their room.
He pointed at the heavy path.
"This section needs more force," he said. "Frontline strength."
"And someone to handle defense," Liana added. "Earth beasts hit hard."
Fenric nodded.
"Also someone with control," he said. "Traps. Crowd management."
They discussed quietly.
Roles.
Positions.
Retreat plans.
By midday, they went to the guild again.
Not to take a mission.
To look.
Fenric studied the adventurers inside.
Who worked in teams.
Who carried heavy gear.
Liana watched how they moved.
Who stayed calm.
Who argued.
After some time, Liana pointed.
"That one," she said quietly.
Near the wall stood a tall man.
Heavy shield.
Thick armor.
Calm posture.
"He’s a defender," Fenric said. "Experienced."
Nearby, another adventurer adjusted tools at her belt.
Light armor.
Many pouches.
"Trap user," Liana said.
Fenric nodded.
They did not approach yet.
Instead, they listened.
Watched.
Learned.
By late afternoon, Fenric spoke.
"Tomorrow," he said. "We talk to them."
Liana agreed.
"No rush. Right team first."
They returned to the inn as evening came.
Fenric stored the map safely.
Liana checked their supplies again.
Everything was ready.
They slept early.
The next phase would require more than two.
And they would not step into the heavy floor unprepared.
Morning came again.
Fenric woke before the noise downstairs started.
His aura felt calm.
No resistance.
Liana woke shortly after.
"Today," she said.
"Yes," Fenric replied. "We talk."
They ate breakfast and left the inn early.
The guild was already active.
Several teams were preparing to head out.
Fenric and Liana went inside and looked around again.
The tall man with the shield was still there.
He was checking straps on his armor.
Slow.
Careful.
The trap user was nearby.
She was restocking small tools from a pouch.
Fenric nodded once.
They approached the shield bearer first.
Fenric spoke clearly.
"Excuse me," he said. "Are you free for a dungeon discussion?"
The man looked up.
Sharp eyes.
Calm face.
"Depends," he said. "What kind of dungeon?"
"New," Fenric replied. "Heavy ground types. Earth beasts."
The man considered this.
"My name is Borin," he said. "Silver rank defender."
Fenric nodded. "Fenric. This is Liana."
Liana gave a short nod.
"We confirmed burrowers and high-defense enemies," she said. "We’re forming a controlled team."
Borin glanced at the map Fenric showed.
His expression turned serious.
"This isn’t a rush job," Borin said.
"No," Fenric replied. "We stop if things go wrong."
Borin nodded slowly.
"I like that," he said. "I’ll listen."
They stepped aside and talked briefly.
Roles.
Frontline.
Retreat signals.
After that, Fenric turned to the trap user.
"Excuse me," he said again. "Do you handle control and traps?"
She looked up.
"Depends who’s asking," she said.
"Dungeon explorers," Fenric replied. "Heavy zone. Burrowers."
Her eyes sharpened.
"I’m Mira," she said. "Silver support. Traps and suppression."
Liana spoke this time.
"We avoid reckless pulls," she said. "Slow clearing. Marked routes."
Mira smiled slightly.
"That’s my kind of job," she said.
They gathered near a table.
Four people now.
Fenric laid out the map.
He explained the route.
The heavy path.
The confirmed enemies.
No exaggeration.
No pressure.
Borin crossed his arms.
"This is doable," he said. "With discipline."
Mira nodded. "I’ll handle detection and fallback traps."
Liana added, "I’ll control angles and support strikes."
Fenric finished, "I’ll handle ranged pressure and calls."
Silence followed.
Then Borin spoke.
"When?"
"Tomorrow," Fenric said. "Morning."
Mira nodded. "I’ll prepare."
Borin agreed. "So will I."
They registered the team at the counter.
Four names.
One plan.
Outside the guild, Liana exhaled.
"Good picks," she said.
"Yes," Fenric replied. "Balanced."
They returned to the inn.
That night, supplies were checked again.
Signals agreed on.
Positions confirmed.
No excitement.
No fear.
Just preparation.
Tomorrow, they would return to the dungeon.
Morning came quietly.
Fenric woke before sunrise.
His aura felt steady.
No pressure.
Liana was already awake.
"Team day," she said.
"Yes," Fenric replied. "First full run."
They met Borin and Mira outside the guild after breakfast.
Everyone checked gear one last time.
Borin’s shield was thick and clean.
Heavy armor covered his body.
He moved slowly, but with confidence.
Mira checked small metal pieces at her belt.
Wires.
Pins.
Powder vials.
"No noise traps," she said. "Only control. Slow triggers."
