As we walk into the cave, drops of water could be heard as water dripped down stalactites onto the cave's floor. As the interior of the cave was so dark it was impossible to traverse, we lit torches that were already prepared and marched forward. As we were moving, Dal Rin comes to my side.

"Hey Soo Hyun. You think you'll be alright? I know I'm the one who suggested coming here but this place is very dangerous..."

With her face illuminated by the flickering light, she showed me a worrying face. Ah.... shes so beautiful...How can such a gorgeous face exist?

"Um.. Soo Hyun, you listening?"

Snapping back into reality, I panickingly answer.

"..huh? Oh... yeah I'll be fine don't worry Dal Rin"

Hearing my confident reply, she shows a smile and nods. she truly is a goddess...

Like this, we continue forward. We traveled for fifteen minutes before running into the first batch of monsters, six Devil Rats.

Think of a rat... now think of a rat that was as big as a bus... well that just about explains the Devil Rats. They were humongous. They had black fur that blended into the darkness that looked very thick. The claws were also elongated, reaching about two meters in length. They really did look disgusting.

While the rest of the party flinched at their discovery, I begin lightly stretching. Dal Rin, coming over to my side, asks with a worried face.

"Soo Hyun.... if you need hel..."

"Hahaha no need to worry, Dal Rin. I'll take care of these small fries quickly~ Look at Ji Sub. He's just lazily looking at them. It'll be fine"

While reassuring Dal Rin, I finish stretching and take out Moonfang. As it was unsheathed, a blue aura surrounds it, giving it a dazzling appearance. Dal Rin, looking at the sword with wonder, suddenly sees the marking of the moon and opens her eyes in shock. Shit... I forgot about Alela's mark on it... Before she can ask any questions, I rush toward the Devil Rats while using one of the sword forms.

Moonlight Sword Form one, Midnight Deception.

I begin making irregular footsteps and suddenly appear five meters north east of where I was. Next, I appear three meters north west. Like this, my image kept appearing at different locations, confusing the enemy. The trick to this was the eccentric footsteps and sharp changes in speed that caused images to appear, making it difficult to identify where I clearly was.

Seeing the multiple images at different intervals, the Devil Rats became confused. Using this opportunity, I rush to the front of one and jump up from his knees. Reaching head length, I let out a quick diagonal slash. Reaching the ground, I rush toward the next Devil Rat.

The spectators behind, who had been bewildered by Midnight Deception, finally came to and were curious as to why I would rush toward the next opponent before finishing the current one when slowly, the Devil Rat's head slid off its shoulder and fell to the ground. The slash and been so sharp and swift that almost no blood splashed out.

Amazed by the skill I had, they continued watching with jaws agape at the scene of me finishing each Devil Rat with one swing. Devil Rats were renown for having very thick fur that made it very difficult to slash through in one strike and here I was, finishing them off with one flick of the wrist.

They, however, didnt know about my swordsmanship skills or Moonfang, Alela's sword that could slash through anything in one swing. While being amused by the spectators faces, I finish up the last Devil Rat and return. As I approached, Ji Sub steps forward and raises his right arm high. Chuckling, I also do the same and give him a high five.

Turning, I face toward the spectators and ask if that was enough.

"Well then, is that enough for you all?"

"Yo...you... weren't you a su...."

At Joseph's blabbering, I glare at him. Getting the meaning that he should shut up, he immediately closes his mouth shut.

Dal Rin, with amazement on her face also starts to speak up...

"Just how did you get Al...."

"Dal Rin? Can we speak about that later please?"

As I glanced at the rest of the people here, Dal Rin notices and nods. Satisfied with the skill level I had shown and knowing I had a god class sword, Dal Rin tries to call it a day.

"Well then, everyone has seen Soo Hyun's skills with that right? Well, I suggest that we all lea..."

Before she could finish, however, one of the dwarves come forward.

"Now wait just a second, princess Dal Rin. Though I must agree he looked impressive just now also, I need to see if his strength is worthy against a stronger opponent. I say we continue forward and look for a S class monster...."

Dal Rin glares at the dwarf. It was Bormin, the dwarf that had sparred against Ji Sub earlier in the day. Guessing his intention was actually thst he couldn't stand both the hero and his friend being stronger than him, she tries to argue but before that I put a hand on her shoulder.

Looking back at me, I just shake my head telling her its fine. Sighing, Dal Rin agrees with a condition.

"Alright then, Bormin. We will continue forward but we will not go past the first level okay?"

"That should be enough, princess"

Smiling, Bormin bows to Dal Rin and agrees. With that we began once again to move forward. During the trek, Ji Sub comes by my side and interrogates me.

"...suspicious, way too suspicious... Soo Hyun, the king of laziness, agrees to do more work?!"

Even though I really wanted to rebuke that statement, I really couldn't since he was right. Damn bastard. You don't have to say it out loud!

"Tell me... its because Dal Rin, huh? You just wanna show off dont you?"

Because he was right, I really couldn't deny it. Looking for a way to escape, I see more Devil Rats appear. Being so happy that I could kiss them, I rush forward and escape from Ji Sub's trap. Glaring at me with suspicion, I charge.

And like this, we continued till the end of thr first floor. Finally reaching the end, something like a floor boss stood in front of the passage down.

"...a S rank monster.. crystal golem...."

What stood in front of us was a large 10 meters tall humanoid figure with a skin of crystals. It was beautiful, really. If it wasnt a monster you would want to stop and gaze at it really. I really didn't care about that. Finally! A S rank monster! Feeling happy that this hassle of a test would finally end, I charge.

The crystal golem, seeing me charge, raises its right arm to pommel down towards me. Booring.... too slow. While seriously wanting to yawn, I easily avoid it. Feeling that the golem was too large, I slash at both of it's knees and cut it down. Roaring with pain, the golem falls forward and crashes onto the ground.

Now that the golem had lowered, I jump onto its back and slash through its neck, beheading it in one stroke. Glad that it was finally over, I turn around to the appearance of shock on the spectators' faces.

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All the spectators had jaws agape wide, making it look like their jaws had disconnected. Their eyes were also opened wide, making them bulge outwards. I guess it wasnt too surprising, as I had taken down a S rank in three strikes, but still....

Dal Rin, the first one to recovers begins coming forward and inspects the golem. Seeing that the golem was really died, she starts to stutter as she spoke.

"Ju...just how did you..."

While trying to complete her sentence, a large crack sound echos through the cave. Curious, I look around and start to notice the ground underneath the golem cracking. Picking up Dal Rin by her waist, which made her leak a cute "kyah!" I try to escape the area but its too late as the ground crumbles and we fall down.

Ji Sub seeing this, tries to rush forward to help but is too late. Making eye contact with him one last time, he roars out.

"SOOO HYUNNN!!!!!"

As I lose sight of him, due to the surprise of the situation I had accidently let go of Dal Rin and we were seperated. Hm... should I summon him? He could fly us away, but Dal Rin would see then...While debating whether to keep it a secret still or use one of my summons, I begin seeing a lake underneath us as we fell. When we were near the lake's surface I go behind a rock to use it to break the surface and dive in.

Inside the lake, everything becomes green. After looking for a few seconds I see Dal Rin is unconcious and sinking down. Thinking it should be fine now. I begin a summon.

*Oh beautiful lady who is the queen of the seas, who's power within the water has no peers, appear beside my side and sweep away all my foes, Aquarius!*

Beside me the water begins to swirl, becoming a miniture hurricane. As the hurricane slowly dissipated, the figure of a beautiful lady appeared. She had sea green hair that went down to her back. Wearing nothing except clamshells to cover her bosom, she had an aluring figure that tempted all men who beheld the sight. What marked her, however, as not a human was underneath her waist. A fish tail. Yup this lady was a mermaid.

*Master, what is your wish?*

*Go down and save that elf?*

*Ohhhh. Shes quite the beauty master. I'm starting to get jealous~"

"...."

"Ok ok im going~"

Knowing that Aquarius would get her quickly, I swim up and break through the surface before heading to the shore. By the time I had pulled myself out, Aquarius appeared and carefully laid Dal Rin on the shore.

*Thanks Aquirius, you did a good job"

*Master, you do know you can call me on your free time too~"

"...bye Aquarius"

Everything was fine about Aquarius except for that fliriting side of her. Sighing, I look at Dal Rin, who had started to cough as Aquarius had removed all the water blocking her airways before disappearing.

"You alright?"

"*cough* *cough* yeah.... thanks for saving me... so where exactly are we?"

"...I'm not really sure, we just fell down for a little while before hitting that lake..."

While answering her question and trying to figure out where we were a large roar erupted answering.

*ROAAAAARRRR*

"Ummm... Dal Rin... do you think..."

"Yup...looks like we fell to the fifth floor..."

As we were talking, a large figure came into the surroundings. It stood at about 8 meters with green scales surrounding its whole body. On its muscled four legs that it was standing on, 3 sharp claws prodded out from each end. On its shoulder were large wings that were currently folded. It was a dragon.

"Foolish mortals! You dare to intrude on the lair of I, Galahad?!"

"...well, it was nice knowing you Soo Hyun..."

Seeing Galahad, Dal Rin deflates. Curious about this I ask

"...why are you saying goodbye?"

"...Galahad is a SSS rank monster you know? Even though he is young at only 100 years old, he is still a High Dragon..."

"Ehhh~ thats what you were worried about? Don't worry~~ I'll go take care of him~"

Saying that, I stand up and face away from the disbelief on Dal Rin's face toward Galahad. Also I have a sudden idea. Lazily, I call out to him.

"Oiiiiii young dragon~~"

"?!?! A mere human dares to call me a young dragon?!"

"?? You are young, aren't you? Anyways lets not do this the hard way, just come over here and become my best friend's protector okay?"

Not being able to handle the audicity, Galahad roars furiously and charges.

"Soo Hyun!!"

Seeing Galahad charge, Dal Rin panics and screams my name. Turning around, I try to calm her down.

"Its fine its fine~~ just enjoy the view, okay?"

Saying that, I turn and activate my special move!

"Soo Hyun Special Move: Yakuza Kick!"

Yes folks, its exactly what you read. At the raging dragon that was charging at me, I released a Yakuza Kick..... well you couldn't really say it was a regular one as it had enough force to send Galahad flying backwards. While lazily walking toward him, I say a few words.

"Haa.... its always like this with you dragons.... why cant you be tame without a beating, huh?!"

Saying that, what begins is a beating so bad that we won't describe it here for the sake of Galahad. Dal Rin, with a dumbfounded expression looked on as I beat up the high dragon. As it went on, slowly her facial expression changed to a cringe then pity.

About 30 minutes into the beating...

"...you are strong, human"

"Shut up and take the beating"

An hour in...

"...For the majestic I to be defeated!"

"....Looks like you haven't been beaten enough yet..."

An hour and a half later...

"... I... I admit defeat!! I will become your friend's protector!!"

"Shut up, how can I trust the word of you, a dragon?! For all I know, when we get to the surface you'll betray us!"

"?!?!"

Two hours later....

"Whew that was a good exercise~ Galahad~ You'll become my friend's pe... protector right?"

"...!! I will die protecting him, master!!"

Satisfied, I turn around to look at Dal Rin. She's currently looking at Galahad who was all beaten up with pity. Feeling a little bad now, I talk to her.

"I overdid it a little huh? He he... well sorry it took so long. Everyone's probably panicking up there. You ready to go up?"

Nodding her head, she smiles at me while extending her arm. While also smiling I grab her arm and gently put her on Galahad’s back before going on in front of her.

"Yo Galahad. Take us to the surface"

"Yes, master"

With that, Galahad extends his wing and begins flying up. Maybe because she was scared of falling, Dal Rin puts her arms around my waist while resting on my back, which makes me blush. Shortly after, we return to the surface to everyone's shocked face and land.

And thus, Ji Sub received his very own pe.... I mean protector.