Last Wizard King's SSS-Level Magic system in Modern World-Chapter 86: Disappointed with the results - Part 1

"Fine. We’ll take it from here. But next time, leave matters like this to the proper authorities."

She muttered.

Liam simply shrugged, turning away as if he had already lost interest.

"Sure."

As he walked past, he could hear one of the officers whispering.

"Who the hell is that guy? Is he really C-class? I did not even feel his presence."

The auburn-haired woman remained silent, watching Liam with wary eyes as he made his way toward the dungeon entrance. She agreed with the other officers gossipping around her.

Something about him didn’t sit right with her about this ’C-class magician.’ She had crossed paths with a lot of C-class magicians before, but this was the first time her instincts had warned her against someone like this.

’Noah Vale, huh? Looks like I will need to keep an eye on this one. He could turn out to be dangerous in the future.’

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Liam could feel the weight of the stares pressing down on him.

Even as he walked away, the officers of the International Magius Society kept a watchful eye on him, their suspicion evident in their stiff postures and the way their hands hovered near their weapons.

He wondered, briefly, if he had gone too far.

Perhaps he should have toned it down—acted a little less self-assured, a little less competent. His casual confidence had only made him stand out more, and that wasn’t ideal.

But before he could dwell on it for too long, Asger’s voice echoed in his mind.

"You’re overthinking again, human. This isn’t worth getting annoyed or upset over. They’re just wary because you don’t fit into their neat little boxes. Let them think whatever they want."

The half-dragon snorted.

Liam blinked, then exhaled softly.

Asger was right.

There was no point in getting irritated over something so trivial. He had no intention of staying in one place long enough for their suspicions to become a real problem.

Besides, it wasn’t like they could actually do anything to him.

As if to confirm this thought, the system chimed in.

[Reassurance: No individual present possesses the ability to surpass your current parameters. Probability of them uncovering your secrets: 0%.]

Liam smirked slightly at that.

Of course.

No one here could even come close to him, much less uncover what he was hiding.

With that thought, his mood lifted, and he finally turned his focus back to his goal—the dungeon.

After passing the final security checkpoint, he entered the portal, feeling a slight pull as the magic transported him into the C-class dungeon.

As soon as he stepped inside, the environment around him changed drastically.

What stretched before him was a ruined city, broken and crumbling under a lifeless, gray sky.

Skyscrapers stood half-collapsed, some leaning precariously while others had completely toppled over, their remains scattered across the cracked streets. Rusted cars, abandoned and covered in dust, lined the roads, their glass windows shattered.

The entire place looked like the aftermath of an apocalypse.

"Well, this is certainly more interesting than a regular dungeon. It feels like I am in a movie."

Liam muttered as he surveyed his surroundings.

Dungeons varied in appearance, depending on their type and classification. Some resembled underground caverns, some were forests teeming with mutated beasts, and others mimicked ancient temples. But this? This was a full-scale ruined city.

"Asger, keep an eye out for movement. System, map out the nearest hunting locations."

He said.

[Affirmative. Mapping active hunting zones...]

A translucent map appeared in the corner of Liam’s vision, marking several hotspots where monsters were likely to spawn. The nearest one was just a few blocks ahead, inside what remained of an old train station.

"Alright, let’s start there."

Liam decided, making his way forward.

As he moved through the broken cityscape, the eerie silence was unnerving. There was no wind, no rustling of leaves—just absolute stillness. The dungeon felt... dead.

It wasn’t until he stepped into the station that the silence was broken.

A low, guttural growl echoed through the air.

From the shadows of the collapsed building, figures emerged—humanoid in shape but clearly not human.

Their skin was ashen, their eyes glowed faintly, and their movements were jerky, almost unnatural. These were the dungeon’s creatures—mutated remnants of whatever civilization had once existed in this world.

Liam observed them with mild interest.

"System, analyze."

[Target: Corrupted Ghouls

Threat Level: Low

Weakness: Fire, Holy Attributes]

Liam sighed.

"Low threat level, huh?"

He had expected something better from a C-class dungeon, but it looked like his current level was too high for these monsters to pose any real challenge.

Still, he wasn’t here to complain.

With a flick of his wrist, a small flame flickered to life in his palm before he sent it flying toward the nearest ghoul.

The moment the fireball made contact, the creature let out a ghastly screech as its body was engulfed in flames. Within seconds, it disintegrated into ashes.

The other ghouls hesitated, their glowing eyes fixated on Liam as if sensing danger. But before they could react, Liam dashed forward, his movements fluid and precise.

He struck down one after another, using a combination of swift kicks and small bursts of controlled magic.

The battle was over before it even felt like it had started.

Liam stood in the middle of the wreckage, surrounded by piles of ash and dissipating remains. He barely even broke a sweat.

"Hah. That was depressing. I wanted a little more out of that fight,"

He muttered.

[Assessment: Experience gain is minimal due to the vast difference in power levels. Consider seeking higher-ranked opponents for optimal growth.]

Liam sighed.

"Yeah, I figured."

It was frustrating. He had hoped to at least gain something from this dungeon, but at this rate, it was nothing more than a waste of time.

"I guess C-class really isn’t worth my effort."

He muttered, stretching his arms.

Asger, still hidden from view, let out a small huff.

"Told you, human. You’re way past these weaklings. You should’ve just skipped straight to B-class dungeons."

Liam smirked.

"Maybe. But I wanted to see for myself. And besides, there’s still the dungeon boss. That might be worth something. And if I jump straight to B-class, I will gain a lot more attention...not that it matters now."

Even if the regular monsters were weak, the boss might offer a proper challenge. And if nothing else, it would at least give him something to do.

"Let’s head deeper. If this place doesn’t give me anything worthwhile, I’ll just move on to something harder."

He decided, stepping past the remains of the station.

As he walked down the ruined streets, he couldn’t help but wonder—how long would it take before he found something that truly excited him again?

A real fight. A real challenge.

Something that would make his blood rush.

For now, though, he would have to settle for what this dungeon had to offer.

At least, until he found something better. Until then, he would hunt as much as he could and rack up as much exp as he could.

Liam continued deeper into the dungeon, stepping over debris and shattered glass. The eerie silence stretched on, broken only by the occasional distant growl.

"If the boss isn’t worth it, then, should I just leave and try finding something better?"

Liam asked, causing Asger to chuckle.

"You’re getting impatient, human. Maybe it was better before."

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