Chapter 25: The eleventh floor
In the dungeon, the core room after the tenth floor.
Lucas viewpoint
Man what the hell did this system summon as my core guardian. That gentleman looking creature can most definitely kill me whenever he wants and the system expects that such a strong creature would actually serve and protect my core.
“Hey system you bastard I need answers right now, explain this situation right now”.
As I finished asking my question the system answered my questions.
[Ding, the system has summoned an mythical class creature to act as the host's new core guardian and the system can understand that the host must be confused whether or not it will help serve and protect the host's dungeon core but that worry is unnecessary as the power of an absolute law was used to make an contract with this mythical creature which states that this creature must always protect the host's dungeon core and that this creature can't cause any intentional damage to the host's dungeon core.]
Oh well if the system used the free absolute laws power to make a contract with the gentleman looking creature then it does make me feel a bit more assured of my safety but still it's hard to not be uncomfortable around an extremely powerful creature who can literally kill me whenever it wants.
“Then I have another question for you system, can you give me any information about this extremely strong creature you summoned?”. Then the system answered my question after a couple seconds.
[Ding, showing additional info and summon status of the core guardian.]
[Summon status
Name: Alcatraz
Race: Nine headed elemental hydra
Innate bloodline rank: Myth 10
Level: 20 (20/150)(only gain exp from killing Major stage 1 opponents)(Major stage 1)
Skills:
Active:
Hidden
Passive:
Hidden
Titles:
Master of the basic elements
Undying myth (inferior)
Ruler of poison]
Huh now that's weird why can't I see its HP and MP bars or the skills it possesses.
“Hey system, why can't I see its skills or HP and MP bars and also what exactly is an Innate bloodline rank?”. Then a couple seconds later I got an answer to the question I had asked the system which came in multiple messages due to the large amount of information it was showing me.
[Ding, the reason why the host cannot view the summoned creature's HP and MP bar along with its skills is because the creature is actively hiding those details of its status and since the host is very weak compared to the summoned creature the host cannot forcefully see through its disguise.]
[Ding, the answer to the host's second question is that the innate bloodline rank is something which all monsters with legend and above have. It is the potential and the limit of how much a creature can grow and level up. An example is that a Myth 10 which is the lowest of the mythical rank can only level up to Major stage 5 after which they will not be able to level up further, unless they can somehow increase their innate bloodline rank. This is also the reason why the myth 10 nine headed elemental hydra agreed to the contract of becoming the host's core guardian as by doing so the summoned creature gains the benefits granted to an core guardian.]
[Ding, showing the benefits granted to an core guardian:
The core guardian also receives a share of the experience gained by the dungeon.
The core guardian will be able to evolve their innate bloodline rank if the dungeon which they are guarding reaches major rank 5 or if the core guardian does not possess an innate bloodline rank then it will be granted a new Innate bloodline rank.]
Man that is a lot of information given to me at once but I did understand most of it. “So system let me just confirm it but the reason why the myth 10 nine headed elemental hydra is willing to be my core guardian is because he hopes that he could upgrade his innate bloodline rank by using the benefits a core guardian gets, am I right?”
[Yes, the host's understanding is correct.]
Whew then I truly have no need to worry and I should probably not keep the gentleman looking creature named Alcatraz waiting.
“Hello Mr.Alcatraz sorry to have kept you waiting and if I am right then you wish to become my core guardian because you want to upgrade your innate bloodline rank”.
Then after hearing my words he also replied “Indeed looks like you at least know what you are doing now and since you are asking me that I presume you have agreed to let me be your core guardian”. Hearing his question I also replied.
“Indeed I would be delighted to have your help as my new core guardian, so I welcome you to join my dungeon Mr.Alcatraz it's a pleasure to have you join us, I hope you take care of me”. I welcomed the new addition with extreme delight.
“Ah the pleasure is all mine to help you and I truly hope you can reach the Major stage 5 ”. Alcatraz told me while he held his top hat to his chest.
Then after he said that to me he vanished into thin air at which I had thought that he left me and didn't do his job but my worries were unfounded as the system told me the next moment that he was still in the core room and that he was just hidden.
Then after this stressful but very helpful recruitment of a new core guardian I decided to once again start working on the eleventh floor.
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First I used my skill floor designation to designate the eleventh floor then I used my free skill points to increase my terrain manipulation skill to the next level.
[Ding, the skill terrain manipulation lvl 3 has been levelled up to lvl 4]
Sweet then now let's see what new terrain templates are available though it looks like no new feature was unlocked for the terrain manipulation skill.
“Hey system, show me the new elemental terrain templates”. As I finished asking the system the system showed me the new available options.
[Please choose any two new elemental terrain templates:
Crystal frost sanctuary (ice+water+wind)(unique)
An unique ice and water and wind type elemental terrain template where all ice, water and wind type monsters are greatly strengthened and receive faster mana and health recovery.
It is an island surrounded by an ice mana infused water and has floating crystals on the island together with a massive frozen crystal floating in the centre of the island.
Frozen winds plain (ice+wind)
An ice and wind type elemental terrain template where every ice and wind type monster is strengthened and all earth and fire skills of the challengers are weakened greatly.
A windy plain which is full of frozen plants and cold air.
Frozen tundra (ice)
An ice type elemental terrain template where all challengers below level 15 are inflicted with the minor frostbite effect lowering their overall power by at least 20% and also all ice type monsters within this elemental terrain receive a boost to their strength.
A frozen tundra which is freezing cold where not even grass grows and only some elemental plants can grow.]
Hmm all of these options are good especially the crystal frost sanctuary option which I think I should use at the third boss floor so no need to take it right now which only leaves the other two options.
“Hey system I choose the Frozen winds plain and the Frozen tundra as my two new elemental terrain templates”. I said to the system.
[Ding, the Frozen winds plain and Frozen tundra have been chosen as the two new elemental terrain templates of the host.]
Then after I chose the new elemental terrain templates I used the skill terrain manipulation to cover the entire eleventh floor with the Frozen tundra elemental terrain template.
Then after spending a while covering the floor in the elemental terrain template I decided to upgrade the skills monster and plant creation to the next levels.
[Ding, the skill monster creation lvl 8 has levelled up to monster creation lvl 9.]
[Ding, the skill plant creation lvl 4 has been levelled up to plant creation lvl 5.]
Alright then now that the levelling up is finished let's choose the new monster and elemental plants.
“System show me the new monster options available”. Then as I finished asking the system it immediately showed me the new monster options.
[Please choose any two monsters from the following options:
Crystal winged serpent (infant)(ice+water+wind)(unique)
An unique infant winged serpent which has gained the ability to wield basic ice magic together with intermediate water and wind magic.(Highly recommended to choose later.)
Mist hunter (ice+wind)(rare)
A rare water and wind type monster which spreads thick mana infused mist everywhere it goes and it also uses ice magic to enchant its attacks to inflict frostbite major when it hits the enemy.
A hunched back white werewolf-like monster which lurks in the thick mana infused mist and sneak attacks any enemies it encounters.
Frost hound (ice)(uncommon)
An uncommon monster hound which has gained the ability to use basic ice magic to attack as well as defend itself and wind magic to increase their agility and they can also use intermediate ice magic when they are in a pack of five hounds.
A hound which has snow white fur enchanted with ice magic to increase its defence and lives and hunts in packs of at least five.]
Hmm I like all the options given this time especially the unique monster which I am very interested to know what type of abilities it will gain later.
“System I choose the Mist hunter and Frost hound as my two new monsters”. Then as I finished choosing the system message came.
[Ding, the monsters Mist hunter and Frost hound have been chosen as the host's new monsters.]
Alright now that I have finished choosing the two new monsters, let's see what options I have for new elemental plants.
“System show me what new elemental plant options I have”. Then as I finished asking the system it immediately showed me the new elemental plant options.
[Please choose any two elemental plants from the following options:
Frozen crystal tree (water+wind+ice)(unique)
An unique water and wind and ice elemental plant which looks like an exquisite tree made of ice crystal which continuously releases mana rich with pure ice, wind and water mana into the surroundings which spawns ice golems which defend it and the tree when damaged can release all the mana inside in one last attack and turn every living creature in the surroundings to ice sculptures though it kills the Frozen crystal tree when used.
Freezing pollen flower (ice+wind)
This is an ice and wind type elemental plant which produces pollen which when they enter any creature's respiratory system they start to freeze them from the inside and they scatter their freezing pollen through wind magic.
It is a flower which looks like it is made out of ice and has a thin mist made of freezing pollen always surrounding it making it look very mystical.
Ice thorn bush (ice)
An ice type elemental plant which enchants it's many thorn vines with ice magic which have a small chance of inflicting frostbite on the hit enemy and this elemental plant also has a high regeneration rate.]
Well which two elemental plants I should choose are quite obvious as the Frozen crystal tree and freezing pollen flower are definitely way better than the Ice thorn bush in my opinion.
“Hey system I choose the Frozen crystal tree and freezing pollen flower as my two new elemental plants”. Then came the system message.
[Ding, the elemental plants Frozen crystal tree and freezing pollen flower have been chosen as the host's two new elemental plants.]
Alright then since that's done let's choose an absolute law for this floor and then I will put the monsters and elemental plants throughout the floor.
“System show me the absolute law options available for this floor”. Then the system message came.
[Ding, it is detected that the host can choose a chained absolute law for the eleventh to fifteenth floor so does the host still want to use a normal absolute law for the eleventh floor?
Yes or No]
Oh it looks like I can have another chained absolute law then I think I should just choose the chained absolute law as that has far more effects than a normal one so it's better than the normal one in my opinion.
“So yeah, system I don't want to use a normal absolute law and would instead like to use the chained absolute law so can you show me the options I have for chained absolute law”
[Ding, showing the available options for chained absolute law.]
[The options for chained absolute law from which the host can choose from are as follows:
Elemental Iceland (unique)(chained absolute law)(⅕)
An unique chained absolute law which is usable due to the completion of some hidden requirements while making the eleventh floor.
This chained absolute law gives the following effects:
Frozen elements:
This effect will spawn a random number of floating ice crystals each time a party of challengers or a challenger enters any of the eleventh to the fifteenth floor which will each hold a certain frozen element which while intact will reduce the power of that specific element type skills of the challengers.(note: Doesn't affect the monsters or elemental plants)
Heart of the winter element:
This effect will spawn a floating ice crystal and an everlasting Blizzard which continuously grows stronger as the challengers descend to the lower floors. This everlasting Blizzard can be temporarily stopped by destroying the floating ice crystal which spawns on each floor together with the everlasting Blizzard.
Soul freezing prison (unique)(chained absolute law)(⅕)
An unique chained absolute law which is usable due to the completion of some hidden requirements while making the eleventh floor.
This chained absolute law gives the following effects:
Chains of frozen suffering:
This effect will inflict intense and soul shattering pain upon any challengers which show fear or cowardness in the eleventh to fifteenth floor through chaining them by ice chains which when broken will release them from their suffering.
Frozen prison of the hopeless:
This effect will slowly fill the challenger's mind with negative emotions and hopelessness as they keep descending to the lower floors. (This effect can be resisted if a challenger has a strong mind.)]
Hmm now those are some juicy chained absolute law options I must say they are both very good options so it will be tough to choose.
Anyway I should now start putting the monsters and elemental plants throughout the eleventh floor.