Chapter 79

The teleportation magic activated, and I successfully entered the isolated magic tower.

Faced with the scene that spread out before me, I couldn't help but doubt my eyes.

"What is this place..."

Before me, an endless grassland stretched out.

Considering the size of the magic tower, I should have been able to see the inner walls no matter where I was, but there was no sign of them.

And the most shocking thing was the blue sky above.

Would anyone believe that this was inside a building?

"Even considering the vastness and the blue sky, it doesn't make sense that this is inside a tower. Is it some kind of magic that expands the interior? I've never heard of such magic, but they did say this magic tower appeared for the first time in the world..."

I considered several possibilities, but none of them were convincing.

Deciding that thinking about it was a waste of time, I decided to check what I could do right now.

"This doesn't seem like a normal dungeon, but can I still use the dungeon teleportation? I'll give it a try—Dungeon Teleportation."

When I chanted it, I was able to teleport one meter ahead.

If I can use dungeon teleportation, then no matter how the mechanism works, this must be inside a dungeon.

The problem is what I should do from here...

"Since it's a tower that stretches high into the sky, I thought I should aim for the upper floors... but there are no stairs leading up, and the sky is just sky. I'm stuck right from the start."

For now, I should explore this area.

Just as I thought that, a system sound rang out.

"Subject: Tenno Rin has entered the [Isolated Magic Tower]."

"The Isolated Magic Tower consists of 10 floors."

"Each floor has one quest, and you can proceed to the next floor by completing the quest."

"The quest for the first floor is [Annihilation of the Magic Wolves]. Please defeat all the monsters in this floor."

The system sound ended there.

It seems that was everything it wanted to tell me.

"All 10 floors, with a quest on each floor... Well, there's no choice but to do it."

The quest for the first floor is to defeat all the monsters that appear in this floor.

I immediately used my detection skill to check if there were any monsters around.

And I found them right away.

"There are five reactions a little distance away. They seem to be moving quite fast... Wait, are they coming towards me?"

That prediction was correct.

Ten seconds later, five monsters appeared in my field of vision.

Actually, those are—

"Fire Wolves?"

They were the monsters I fought multiple times in the Magic Wolf Dungeon just the other day.

Five Fire Wolves, known for their red fur and agility, were charging at me in a pack.

"I see, that's why it's the annihilation of the magic wolves. Anyway, I need to defeat them first, right?"

I took out an unnamed sword from my item box and used the appraisal skill on the running Fire Wolves.

The result was shocking.

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[Fire Wolf]

- Recommended Level for Defeat: 4000

- A wolf-type monster covered in fire-resistant red fur, known for its agility and powerful flames.

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"4000!?"

Seeing the recommended level for defeat, which far exceeded my expectations, I couldn't help but shout.

When they appeared in the Magic Wolf Dungeon, they were around level 1000.

Here, they were much stronger.

Those small bodies must contain power and magic that surpass even the King Rainbow Wolf.

Even though their level is lower than mine, they are not enemies to be taken lightly.

"Let's go!"

I kicked off the ground with all my might and launched an attack.

Even with the True Magic Wolf Ring equipped, the Fire Wolves' magic attacks are troublesome.

It's best to take them down before they can do anything!

"Take this!"

"Yip!?"

The surprise attack was successful, and I managed to decapitate one before they could prepare for battle.

Four left. I can't let my guard down yet.

"Roar!"

"Growl!"

"Ugh!"

The four Fire Wolves surrounded me and released flames.

I jumped into the air to avoid the flames and then swung my sword at the enemy while still in mid-air.

"Second one!"

"Yelp!?"

After decapitating the second one, I quickly approached the third.

The flames the Fire Wolves released covered their vision, making it difficult for them to coordinate.

I wouldn't miss this opportunity.

I took down the remaining enemies one after another.

"Third one! Fourth one! —And the last one!"

In less than ten seconds, I successfully defeated the remaining three.

I managed to end the battle without taking any damage.

Then, the wolves I had just defeated vanished instantly.

It seems I can't collect materials in this dungeon.

"Anyway, I've completed the first five. It was easy with this number, but it would be quite troublesome if more than ten came at me or if there were various types mixed in."

The future is worrying, but I have no choice but to do my best.

I have no other options right now.

"But, how many monsters are there in this floor? 100? 200? If it's around that number, I might be able to manage, but it would get dangerous if it's over 500..."

The more there are, the more my HP, MP, and stamina will be drained.

For me, fighting waves of weak enemies is one of the most unpleasant things.

It might be easier to take down a powerful monster instead.

"Well, there's no time to complain. I'll clear this quest and break through this floor no matter what! No whining from here on out, I'll do it—!"

At that moment.

Suddenly, the ground began to shake.

"What? What's happening—"

I looked around to find the cause, and then I saw it—saw it.

The source of the ground shaking.

"Hey, wait. Wait a moment. What is that..."

A massive black shadow was approaching me.

No, it wasn't a shadow. It just looked like one from a distance because of the large number of monsters gathered.

The number of monsters was so overwhelming that the five I fought earlier seemed insignificant.

There were far more than 100 or 200.

At that moment, a message appeared before my eyes.

Seeing it, I couldn't help but curse the world.

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First Floor Quest [Annihilation of the Magic Wolves]

- Defeat all the monsters in the first floor.

- Current Defeat Count (5/5000)

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"......Can I go home now?"

And then, hell began.