To the Depth of Abyss

Chapter 4: Dragon & Gold

"Say that again, 'whose' gold is this?"

Has a skin as hard as steel, a long neck that can cover the entire room, a cynical gaze with blood-red eyes.

"A Red Dragon?"

Bryan muttered the name of the creature that appeared in front of them.

"I think they gave up to give me sacrifices. It turns out that only a bunch of rats coming in."

The Red Dragon looks one by one at the thief who enters his lair. One of them just pocketed the gold coin he was holding.

The Red Dragon let the one coin thief, then moved to the man who could still stand tall before him.

"Tell me, human, your clothes look strange for me. Who are you?"

In the presence of horrible fantasy creatures, Bryan tried not to lower his posture. Even though he had just swallowed, and his back and neck feel like being frozen. Like he was standing before the embodiment of death.

"We are explorers from the West. We entered this cave because we thought there was an ancient relic in it. But it turns out it is your lair."

"Relic?"

Unbelievably, the Red Dragon follows the flow of Bryan's conversation.

"Tell me, what is your western country like. I like the new story from the sacrifices. But this time you are special."

The Red Dragon pulled out his entire body - a large body that looks like any weapon can't penetrate it - then tried to find a comfortable position to relax on its mountain of gold.

'Damn, I don't want to be a storyteller at this time. I have to run and sell information about this place. For that ... ', there must be sacrifices.

Bryan glanced at Bob and Hans. Bob and Hans nodded. Bryan continued his escape plan.

"Forgive me, O Great Figure, I'm not very good at telling stories. Therefore, please let my partner get this honor."

Bryan appointed Wayer to be the storyteller. It shocked Wayer, who suddenly given a burden. But Bryan gave Wayer the leader's confident expression.

Wayer received that false honor. The Red Dragon was a little surprised because the coin thief ventured to confront the Gold Coin Owner.

Indeed, Wayer has faced danger since coming to that world. So, just because there is a giant beast sitting on a mountain of gold coins, he doesn't have to be afraid.

"Introducing, in the West, I am known as the Silver Tongue Poet. It is a great honor to meet the mighty creature who owns the golden mountain."

Wayer plays his role well. Red Dragon's expectation of Wayer increased by one coin.

"Three of you don't move," before the Red Dragon focused on Wayer, the Red Dragon warned the three Vanguards, "So, Poet of the Silver Tongue, what story do you have to satisfy my thirst for the outside world?"

Bryan was just about to start a runaway operation from that place. But it seems to be very difficult. So he will wait longer for a higher chance.

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On the other hands, Wayer plays his role very well. He read the information about the Red Dragon and from what era he lived, then fabricated a story whose plot did not go far from the expectations of the Red Dragon.

"That iron caterpillar can lift dozens of people in its body?"

"Yes, it is."

Wayer's story about train hooked the Red Dragon. Not unexpectedly, mythological creatures that can spout fire are not only thirsty for material possessions.

"It is true. I like valuables like these golden mountains. But I also like to hear new things about the outside world. "

If they - the Hunters could present a story that could take the sympathy of the Red Dragon, maybe they could get out of it. That's what they think.

"But that is enough for me."

"What?"

The Red Dragon looks into the cave hall. "You who hiding in the hallway, get out from there."

The entire party looked down the hall, unable to believe that the members they had left had followed them to that place.

"The number of thieves is increasing."

"Wait, we really didn't mean to steal when we came here. We just - "

Red Dragon silences Bryan. "I know that you are here to explore historic sites, at least that is what I hear from your mouth. But it seems like your friend who came last knows the destiny that awaits you. "

[Where the Treasure Lies Within ~

The Gold Keeper Sleeps Inside the Spark ~]

Arsen finally understood. The Red Dragon who was in front of them is the [Gold Keeper], and it should still be sleeping.

[Though Will not Harm ~

Anybody Touch the Treasure Will be Perish~]

But by then the Red Dragon had woken up. That means anybody of his party partners has touched the dragon's gold. Their destiny determined when the Red Dragon woke up from his sleep.

"Destiny awaits -?"

Red Dragon will kill Bryan and his party. But Bryan would never let that happen. Even if only he can get out, he will sacrifice his friends if he needs to.

"Wait, please don't kill us! You won't know what will wait for you if you kill us! "

"What will wait for me? Say it. What will await me if I perish you guys here? "

Red Dragon challenges Bryan. That made Bryan swallow hard, what threat he had to say to make the most dangerous mythological creature at least listen to his words.

"I am a personage of the West. A country that has a military power that can shake the world. "

That's right, Bryan came from the west, a country with nuclear power that could easily destroy a small country if they wanted to. But unfortunately, it made the Red Dragon laugh.

"You mean the land where the Great Light goes down I burned 50 years ago?!"

The Red Dragon laughs happily. Bryan's threat reminded him of the land he had destroyed before he sleeps in the cave.

Hearing that makes Bryan stunned. He also realized that the great figure in front of him came from a different world, as well as Silver Steel Mountain. Then, is the entire Floor on Abyssal Terra also based on a different world from the earth?

"I'm getting sick of seeing rats like you in my bed."

The Red Dragon rose, revealing his entire mighty body.

"Let me tell you something. Why did I end up in this place full of gold? That's because weak creatures like you beg for my forgiveness, and in return for my kindness, they will worship and provide this golden bath. Do you understand?"

Bryan could no longer say anything in front of the mythological creature. He even doubted that if he gathered all the powerful hunters to fight the Red Dragon, whether they could win.

"All right, I'll show an example for those who are trying to steal my treasure. Starting with this old fart rat."

The Red Dragon appoints Wayer as his first victim.

Wayer who will be killed, of course, will not just stand still and accept his death.

By the time the Red Dragon had turned its attention earlier, Wayer had already held some flashbang and smoke bombs in his hands, then he threw it right in front of the Red Dragon's face.

All hunters who saw Wayer's action immediately looked away when flashbang and smoke bombs were thrown.

Not stopping there, Wayer first scooped dozens of gold coins into his small sack. "Stupid lizard, he thinks he can kill this petty old man easily."

After Wayer filled his small sack full of gold coins, Wayer ran into the exit hallway. "See you later, loser! I will run away from here and live my happy life with all these gold coins!"

Wayer left his comrades who had not yet recovered from the shock.

Bryan was the most conscious of all, aware that there was a bright light coming from inside the smoke that covered the dragon's head.

"Arsen, get out of there!"

Arsen immediately realized that the Red Dragon would shoot fire into the hallway.

Sure enough, the Red Dragon sprays fire into the hall just as Arsen jumps from his spray path.

Wayer who had just entered the hall realized there was a source of boiling fire chasing him behind.

"WAAAAAAAAAAA!"

The flame lasted only a few seconds, but the passageway was burnt, and there was a human who turned into something that could no longer be recognized.

"Ha ~ Ha ~ Ha ~ You're still too stupid to fool this great creature!"

With his long arms and the right size for the hallway room, the Red Dragon took back the stolen gold.

"As expected of the Hinaya Tribe, their gold is not even dirty from my flames."

One victim has disappeared. Remaining those who had just seen the horror just now.

"Please forgive us!"

Suddenly, Bryan had bowed for forgiveness.

"Please forgive me. I will offer these fools, and I will do whatever you command. "

"Bryan, you -!?"

Unexpectedly, Bryan sold his friends so he could get out of that place.

But it is unfortunate, the effort is in vain. That's because the Red Dragon will finish them all.

"All right all of you, be my food."

"Wha - ?!"

The Red Dragon's right hand scooped Bryan, Bob, and Hans at the same time.

"No! No! Don't kill me!"

"I don't want to die!"

"... finished. My struggle to find treasure!"

The Red Dragon crushed the three men in his hands, silenced them, then threw the three of them into his mouth. The Red Dragon immediately swallowed the three humans into his mouth.

"Ahh, I miss eating helpless creatures in front of my strength."

That day reminded the Red Dragon when he was still free to roam around and do what he wanted.

Ron, from the beginning of entering the room, didn't do a single move. His body was weak and could not accept the surprise he could not move since he saw the golden mountain before his eyes. Then came the figure of a creature in mythology, who was looking at him with an interesting look.

"You, from the beginning, didn't say a word. Like dead on the spot, but still alive. Hmm, is that a magical wand? So you're the group that can use mana in your body."

Hunter's group that can become a Supporter Medic is indeed quite a bit. Only those who have bodies that can react with a certain color of Abyssal energy can be given a magical healing wand. Ron is one of them.

"It's perfect! I will give a special treatment to your body, which is fed with mana to melt in my stomach."

The Red Dragon took Ron like special food, unwilling to inflict wounds on Ron's body. Then slowly, the red dragon opened its mouth ...

"A - aa - aaaaa - AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!"

Red Dragon swallowed Ron whole.

After the Red Dragon finished eating, he turned his eyes to Arsen. "All right, what should I do with you?"

Red Dragon turns to Arsen, who cornered on the wall of the room. Just wet his pants because he saw a dreadful horror before his eyes.