We bandaged each other, had a drink and got out of there. We were beside one of the houses. We made a campfire from the dead trees. They made for an ideal fire wood.

" Do I really have to eat this?" She said and waved the spider leg around.

" Don't act spoiled it's the only food we have. When we get out, I'll treat you to some nice food."

" You think that'll make me forgive you."

" I guess no."

" Okay, I take it. But I'll be the one choosing the place and ordering."

" Okay, okay as you say."

We both ate a bit of the spider legs. But not much as the taste was horrible. I imagine puke has a similar rancid taste as this. Unfortunately, even when we burnt it too much, it still had the consistency of a jelly.

I looked at Stella that finally looked like a proper warrior. Was it not for her voice I wouldn't know who's in the armour.

When we killed the boss, we looted everything we could. Stella took the armour and wore it while I took out all the jewels on its sarcophagus. It's not like the skeleton would need it. The spear it had was the same as every skeleton’s, we left it there as our backpacks were already full.

[ Metal shield ]

Quality: common

Defence: 10

[ Plate Armour ]

Quality: common

Defence: 10

The jewels ranged in types as there were rubies, topaz, sapphires and others. This'll make it so that we have enough money to get better gear and most importantly so I could get some powerful poison. If I'm lucky enough I'll be able to pay some alchemist to teach me basic alchemy.

In the game it was the worst getting a Subclass if you wanted to learn it by yourself it took an enormous amount of hours. That's just by doing the job and not taking into account how to get materials. In the end, the best way was to get a teacher or read some knowledge about it, saving you some time.

This ring even when it's of no help against the skeletons it is only because they're skeletons they can't be poisoned. Maybe an acid would help against them, but not poison as it requires veins or at least a heart to spread in the body.

We continued chatting while getting out of the biome. It took us a bit more time as the heavy weight of the armour slowed Stella down.

And thanks to that we saw the group that gathered behind us. There were 50 plus skeletons in it with about 6 of them having some good equipment.

We wasted no time as Stella threw me her helmet and gauntlets so that she could run faster. We ran as fast as we could.

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The armour would be good against groups of enemies, but not groups this big.

" You said it won't be a problem."

" I didn't take into consideration the fact we'll be carrying a full plated armour. That may make some difference."

" Do you know where we're going."

" We're going outside of course."

" Don't tell me we have to find the way out."

" Bingo."

We were running around towards the edge of the biome. The skeletons were hot on our heels and we couldn't get enough of a distance so they would stop chasing us.

We arrived after a while at the edge. We took a short break to take a breather. But not for long, because when we stopped the skeletons still continued to chase us.

Being chased by beings that never get tired, that no matter what you do they still chase after you. Even in death, yet they have to be killed a second time so that their body may rest. I feel your resolve.

" Why do you have such a creepy grin. You're thinking something indecent are you not. The blacksmith guy must've been to your liking."

I mentally stopped at what she said.

" How did you come to such a conclusion. I might have overestimated your intelligence."

" Excuse you, I'm plenty intelligent. I thought about it since you didn't care about me with all the hints I gave you. And to top it off I presented myself to you in bed. Yet you turned me down. Me, my beautiful self with all the curves in the right places."

" I'm done. Why don't you throw yourself into the skeleton group and buy me some time? Or I'll throw you there myself"

" You wouldn't do that."

" I would."

" You're just embarrassed that I discovered your little secret of liking big burly men. You surely thought about how he'll handle you."

" Walk backwards." I commanded.

" Look I'm sorry that I said it out loud. Don't worry I won't tell nobody."

I just raised my eyebrow at her and continued to running away.

" Don't leave me here. I'm just not your type and you're a stoic man with deep rooted belief of sex only after marriage."

I undid the command and we continued on while Stella continued to steal glances at me. It was a long uncomfortable journey till we reached a tunnel in one of the stone walls.

The skeletons continued to be on our trail even in the tunnels as we traversed them. But it started to be less of a problem as they should split up a lot since there are some more life signatures in the tunnels.

On our way we found some more monsters like the spiders, but we continued to move past them, not picking any unnecessary fights. We still got into a few, but with Stella’s new armour it was an easy job. Having such a meat-shield is a blessing, but it would be better if she was smarter. But alas one can't be good in everything.

After traversing the tunnels, we found ourselves in a forest. The trees were lush, through their leaves the sun's rays shined and provided nutrients for the purple flowers beneath it. A small gust of wind blew the sweet and fresh aroma throughout the forest.

We didn't have a full view of the forest as bushes and growing trees obstructed our view.

" Are we outside the town?"

" We're in another Dungeon biome. Except this one was fully cleared, relic taken away and everything."

" So, no monsters?"

" No, the monsters are still here, but in smaller quantities and somewhat weaker. Also, the final boss is dead."

" So, when we first went in this was where you wanted to take me?"

" Yeah, but I think you gained enough experience even without it. So, my plan was successful in the end."

" It was what? I think I miss heard."

" Let's not bicker right now and get out. I still want to do something when we get outside."

" Hate to admit it, but I agree with you for once. A bath would be nice. After all that filth from the spiders got on me."

We made our way through taking a long walk around anything that had a semblance of danger. Here the main concern were wolves and goblins. The groups were aggressive towards each other and kept the other in check.

For us to get hunted by either of those groups we would have to be marked and then groups of enemies would be sent.

On our way we spotted some adventurers in the distance huddled around a campfire. But we made the same decision and just went around while observing them.

It didn't take far too long before we were before another tunnel. We went inside it was nothing out of the ordinary with the same crevices gracing the walls.

Shortly after, we got out.