The End of an Adventurer's Life
Translated by GXYRU
Edited by GXYRU
A condensed white blade infused with magical power pierced the enormous forehead.
A giant with wings exceeding 100 meters in length, brimming with seemingly infinite magical energy, finally collapsed and disappeared after a battle that lasted over 24 hours.
“We finally defeated it. This means that Arius has caught up to us,” Gray said.
After a year of effort, we had finally conquered the first of the ultimate challenging dungeons. Although for Gray and Serena, it was their second time as they had previously cleared it with Darius and Leia.
But that was just the beginning.
The order of conquering the ultimate challenging dungeons was predetermined. We couldn’t enter the next dungeon without clearing the lower difficulty dungeons.
“From here on, it’s a completely new experience for us. Last time, Darius and Leia dropped out, so we gave up on conquering the second ultimate challenging dungeon,” Gray explained.
The second ultimate challenging dungeon, which had the second lowest difficulty, featured stronger monsters on the first floor compared to the final floor of the first dungeon.
In other words, we were always in the position of challengers, constantly required to become stronger.
“It’s incredible… Truly amazing. You can really feel that you’re alive in the midst of battle,” I remarked.
“Arius has started saying that too. You’ve become a splendid battle maniac, just like us,” Gray replied.
“Oh, Gray. You’re being rude. I’m different from you two,” Serena interjected.
“Serena, you’re the only one who thinks that,” Gray teased.
Others would find it strange to see me laughing while continuously killing monsters. But that didn’t matter. In the midst of battles that risked my life, feeling myself grow stronger was the most enjoyable experience.
For another four years, we continued to conquer the ultimate challenging dungeons.
The boss of the fifth ultimate challenging dungeon… well, it was an existence that far surpassed the realm of monsters.
There were still two ultimate challenging dungeons that we hadn’t cleared. In fact, we knew that there were even more dangerous dungeons that remained unknown.
There was evidence of this within the five ultimate challenging dungeons. It was just a matter of no one having reached the seventh dungeon yet.
But our time was running out. I turned fifteen, and as per the promise with my parents, I would be enrolling in the Ronaudia Kingdom Royal Magic Academy, the stage for “Romance Studies: Love School.”
“For now, I’ll be leaving the party. I can’t keep Gray and Serena waiting,” I said.
Parting with the two of them was a simple affair. Well, it wasn’t like we were bidding farewell for life.
I wasn’t particularly interested in experiencing the world of otome games. Graduating from the academy was a necessary condition to succeed the family’s inheritance as a noble in Ronaudia.
By the way, Darius, the son of a knight baron, the lowest rank of nobility, graduated from the academy at the age of twelve and became an adventurer. Recognized for his achievements and talent in saving the kingdom from crisis, he eventually became the prime minister and currently holds the highest rank of duke, despite having no blood ties to the royal family.
If asked whether I wanted to succeed Darius, to be honest, I had no interest in status. I believed being an adventurer suited me better.
I had the freedom to decide what I would ultimately do. However, I was also advised not to limit my future options, so attending the academy was unavoidable.
Well, ignoring the world of otome games, attending the academy would still be an experience. I could endure it for about three years.
“Will Arius take a break from being an adventurer
while attending the academy?” Gray asked.
“Well, I have some plans in mind. It’s uncertain how much I’ll be able to accomplish due to time constraints, though,” I replied.
Gray and Serena laughed at my words. They probably saw through my thoughts.
After I left the party, Gray and Serena decided to pause their conquest of the ultimate challenging dungeons and travel around the world, conquering various dungeons together.
Well, it would be challenging for the two of them to conquer the sixth ultimate challenging dungeon immediately. Gray might attempt it alone, but Serena, who claimed she wasn’t a battle maniac, intended to take it easy for a while.
“Well, I hope you’ll look forward to what I can accomplish in three years. I don’t plan on playing around for that entire time,” I assured them.
Even if I were to unexpectedly succeed Darius as the kingdom’s prime minister, it didn’t mean that he would retire immediately.
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Arius Gilbert, 15 years old
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