Danmachi: Gacha Draw

On this expedition, Link did not bring everyone with him, but only Olga, Asagi, and Agnis.

As for Lucie, Ingrid, and Celestine, their mission is still to help improve Haruhime, Ray, and Laura's personal skills.

Especially Haruhime, as an assistant, will definitely not function if there is no one there to look after her.

After Link, Olga, Asagi, and Agnis met the Loki Familia members, the brief greetings ended, and the group went straight to the dungeon.

Just like the last expedition, everyone broke through at once and entered the deeper layers directly.

Deep Underground City. Level 49, Great Desert.

The built-up area here is already much larger than that of Orario.

Unlike the large maze of trees above, the vast terrain here in the desert is almost devoid of grass.

At first glance, it is filled with a vast reddish-brown desert.

Not long after everyone set foot here, they were surrounded by an army of monsters.

"Asagi! Agnis! Go to the left wing and help!"

Link suppressed the right wing as a single individual while paying attention to the situation on the battlefield.

After discovering that these monsters tended to move towards the left wing under his forceful deterrence, he gave instructions in time and, at the same time, looked into the distance with bated breath.

There was a giant humanoid monster with a brown body.

It was over twenty meters tall, with a body covered in knotted muscles.

On its strong, inverted triangular neck, there was a lizard-like head covered in bone spurs and a single red eye located near its nose.

Its lower body is extremely swollen, and its thighs are comparable to the hind legs of a giant elephant.

But on the surface, they could see at a glance the blocky muscles, which have reached the level of inhuman thickness caused by excessive muscle mass gain.

The thick, short calves are like cow hooves pointing backward.

They are curved and have a pair of huge feet connected underneath.

His body is covered with skin-colored exoskeletons that protect all vulnerable parts.

The exoskeletons on its shoulders and chest extend tentacles from the center to the surroundings, making it look as ferocious as a giant spider lying on its belly.

There are huge bone blades distributed on the arms and thighs, and countless red fur-like magic stones cover its body, resembling terrifying eyes.

The words "weird" and "ugly" are insufficient to describe this appearance, and this "One-Eyed Lonely King" Balor stands with his shoulders back and his massive arms at his sides.

He raises his head and chest, paying close attention to the movements on the battlefield.

He clearly intends to use a large number of monsters to wear down the adventurers in front of him.

However, it is unfortunate that due to Link's presence, there are no gaps in the team's defense.

Link relied on his own strength to guard one direction, significantly reducing the pressure on the other members.

The endless army of monsters was being slain one after another through everyone's cooperation.

"Gooo ... Dance, spirit of the atmosphere, master of light! I have made a contract with the guardian spirit of the forest, hoping to play the song of the earth to surround and protect us. Please become a giant wall of forest light to shield us!!"

The emerald-colored magic circle spread out under Riveria's feet, shining brightly and transforming into a dome-shaped green field of light, covering all the members of the nearby Familia group!

Almost at the same time…! 

The scarlet ray of death is flying! 

Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom——! ! ! ! 

The ground rose up, and all the monsters along the way were blown to pieces, as if the entire world were dyed in red fire! 

Amidst the defensive magic that blocked all physical and magical attacks, the family members witnessed this apocalyptic scene. 

Some of the monsters affected by the death ray were directly evaporated, while others were left with only stumps and broken limbs before they dissipated. 

The ground was marked with black scorch marks from this terrifying blow. 

Fiery sparks flew in the air like a dense rain of fire. 

There is no doubt that this is a super artillery attack that penetrates the air without distinguishing between friend and foe! 

"Is this the power of the high-level species Lv. 7, the one-eyed lone king Balor? It's truly extraordinary!" 

Link couldn't help but feel a bit surprised.

If he had led Asagi and the others against such an attack without effective defensive methods, most likely they would have faced over an 80% chance of being seriously injured! 

"What, are you scared? Young man." 

Gareth, next to him, asked with a generous smile, but her face then looked a little dazed. 

Link showed no fear.

On the contrary, his face was full of excitement, as if he wanted to rush out and fight immediately. 

"Finn, let me handle it!" 

Link glanced at the three giants of the Loki Familia behind him. 

They were now engaged in a team battle, with Link holding one front alone, so it was impossible for him to rush out and challenge the monsters without permission. 

Yet, the monster in front of him and the experience it offered made Link very greedy. 

The three giants exchanged glances. This type of enemy must be dealt with as quickly as possible; if allowed to continue, it would be very detrimental to the team. 

However, they also had the ability to help Link clean up the mess. 

Forget it; just think of it as a chance for the youngsters to gain some experience… 

When Link saw Finn nod, a sneer appeared on his lips. 

"Agnis, I'll leave this to you!" 

After saying that, he rushed out like a cannonball. 

Behind him, Agnis and a few members of the Loki Familia quickly filled the gap in the battle line created by Link's departure. 

The monsters outside were as dense as a tidal wave. Link faced their attacks without dodging and threw himself directly into the arms of these giant monsters. 

The monster's attack failed, and then the sword light and strong wind swept past, sending countless monsters flying and cutting them into pieces.

Link's forward momentum was unaffected as he continued to rush through the gap where the monsters had been split apart.

Link's sword light resembles the scythe of death, weaving a cruel dance of flying flesh and blood, and harvesting life.

Link forcefully tore open a hole in the sea of monsters.

He continued to dive deeper and get closer to Balor.

Balor also noticed this adventurer who knew nothing about the world...

"Gooo..."

The members of the Familia engaged in battle were disturbed by Balor's roar, and some couldn't help but crouch on the ground.

But the next moment, a slash flew toward Balor, slicing a line of blood across his mouth.

The roar was interrupted and came to a halt.

"Lord Link!"

Olga and Asagi looked at the figure charging fearlessly toward the gigantic enemy, their pupils reflecting his back as they couldn't help but cheer for him in their hearts.

"Come on! Link!"

Tiona, fighting on the other side, shouted her encouragement.

"Come on, Link," Ais also said softly.

But the next moment, Balor once again unleashed the death ray toward this ungrateful adventurer!

The scarlet light once again filled the entire view! Strangely, this time the death ray split into two, as if rushing water struck the rocks in the middle of a river, shooting separately toward each side.

"Hasaki!" Link summoned a wind barrier with his sword.

The seemingly fragile barrier held strong for more than ten seconds before dissipating.

At that moment, Balor's death ray also came to an end.

Then, Link finally rushed in front of the lonely, one-eyed king, Balor!

"Everyone, escape!!!"

Finn swung his spear, and the tip struck the three-headed goat demon's neck like a drifting stone.

The three-headed goat demon's necks were pierced with holes several times larger than a fist.

Clearly, the force of the strike should not be underestimated.

"Soon, the flames will ignite the creeping fire of war, and inevitable destruction..."

Riveria began to chant.

Asagi unleashed an incredibly fast sword attack, her long, bloody blade continuing to deliver sharp slashes from her hand.

The slashes followed the previous series of cuts, creating a situation where any monster that approached would be torn to pieces by the sword.

A storm of debris erupted.

The monster's body, head, and neck were severed one after another, and the movements were both beautiful and brutal.

"The trumpet of war sounds loudly. The conflict that envelops all violence is approaching. The flames of the red lotus and the fierce, merciless fire. The embodiment of Runai's karma fire sweeps through thousands of armies and horses, bringing the final curtain to the full-scale war and incinerating everything..."

And Agnis...

She gracefully wielded an sword drawn from the system, shattering all the monsters that dared to come close.

She didn't target the weak points of the monsters like Asagi; she was utterly relentless.

She also cried out, "Higher! Sword of Victory!!"

Under Riveria's chant, the magic circle expanded to the feet of all the monsters, and wide-area annihilation magic was ready!

Then, countless red pillars of flame erupted from the magic circle!

The radiant pillars of flame avoided Asagi and the others as they continuously spewed forth, reaching the ceiling of the vast underground space!

The thick pillars of fire, which required several people to embrace, not only dispersed the army of monsters but also directly engulfed the massive bodies of countless creatures.

The monsters screamed in layers, vanishing into the reddish-brown desert.

Heat and sparks lingered in the air, and the world was enveloped in scorching warmth.

The large-scale annihilation magic cast by Riveria annihilated nearly a hundred monsters in an instant.

The full power of a level 6 mage is utterly terrifying!

"Break out!!"

Seeing that the large encirclement of monsters had finally been breached, Finn immediately ordered a breakout.

Under his command, the other members made their way to the 50th floor and exited.

Only Finn, Riveria, and Gareth, along with Olga, Asagi, and Agnis, remained behind.