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Vincent didn't go back yet. Instead, he rode Goldie and flew toward the newly spawned Tier 2 Labyrinth.

It was located to the south of the South Novice Sanctuary.

As Vincent soared through the sky on the back of his winged companion, Goldie, the landscape below them underwent a dramatic transformation.

They had been flying over the rolling hills and lush grasslands of the southern plains for several minutes, but now the terrain was shifting to something entirely new.

The grasses grew shorter and more sparse, giving way to exposed limestone bedrock that stretched out like a vast, weathered expanse.

The air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming wildflowers, but beneath that lay a hint of something sharper, something acidic.

"Goldie, take us lower," Vincent called out, his voice carrying over the wind.

Goldie, sensing Vincent's curiosity, banked and descended, her wings beating powerfully and slow.

As they dropped, the details of the landscape grew clearer. Vincent saw the characteristic cracks and fissures of limestone pavement, the rocky outcrops worn smooth by the elements.

They flew over a cluster of sinkholes, their edges rimmed with a tangle of vegetation. Water glinted in the depths of one, a tiny oasis in this dry, rocky landscape.

Vincent spotted a few hardy trees clinging to the rocky soil, their branches twisted and gnarled.

As they continued their journey, the karst landscape unfolded before them like a surreal tapestry.

Towering rock formations rose from the ground, their faces weathered into fantastical shapes. Vincent spotted a cluster of caves, their entrances hidden behind a screen of foliage.

And he immediately discerned several groups at the entrance. Explore more adventures at My Virtual Library Empire

They were obviously a group of Origin Warriors preparing to raid the new labyrinth.

Therefore, he ordered Goldie to descend in the distance, far from anyone's eyes.

After hopping off Goldie's back, he ordered, "Go somewhere don't let anyone find you. I'll be back soon."

The Crimson-Winged Condor, Goldie, chirped before flying into the sky.

He then walked towards the labyrinth's entrance.

As soon as he appeared, several eyes darted in his direction. Seeing him alone and wearing a mask, many had lost their interest; however, there were a few gazes that still lingered on him.

In no time, a long-haired man wearing a full-white martial robe approached, his face hidden beneath a dragon-like mask.

Despite this, Vincent could tell that the man was from the human race.

His expectation was immediately confirmed as the man asked him, "You're a human, right?"

Vincent didn't confirm but replied, "Why?"

The man chuckled, "Haha. Don't misunderstand. I don't mean anything bad. I just wanna ask if you already have a party. We are actually in need of one more member. Would you like to join?"

The man then looked at his three companions behind him, which Vincent quickly noticed.

After a short consideration, Vincent nodded. "Sure."

"Haha, that's great. Come, I'll introduce you to my companions. Sorry, I forgot to ask. What's your name?"

"Shroud," Vincent simply replied.

"Nice to meet you. You can call me Martyn."

Vincent accepted Martyn's hand and shook it.

Martyn's companions were all male from the same race. They were all wearing white martial robes with a purple coiled serpent on the left side of their chest.

After introducing him to his companions, they all queued and entered the new labyrinth.

[Do you wanna enter the Acidic Limestone Labyrinth (Tier 2)?]

[ 4 / 5 ]

The others had already agreed, so he simply confirmed as well.

As soon as he agreed, his vision blurred for a moment as his party disappeared from the entrance.

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Slash!

A sword energy flashed in the dimly lit space of the labyrinth's interior as a purple blob creature was cut in half before falling to the ground, eventually collapsing into particles of digital light.

Swish!

Martyn waved the acid liquid from his sword before sheathing it back in its scabbard.

It had been several minutes since they entered the labyrinth.

The primal that Martyn had just killed was one of the labyrinth's inhabitants, a Tier 2 (1★) Acid Slime!

Although it had acidic characteristics, its potency was not enough to melt an Armament. However, a normal-type weapon or items would definitely melt under its acidity.

In just a few minutes, Vincent had already filled his experience bar and multiplied another batch of 500 fireball skill books.

However, to him, it was still slow. Thus, he had been waiting for the right timing to leave the party and explore on his own. However, he was unable to do so as Martyn's companions were so eager to keep him in the party.

At this moment, Martyn's companion, Rocky, suddenly yelped in pain when a bigger purple slime sprayed acid on his left leg.

"Ah! Fuck! It got me!" Rocky exclaimed.

Martyn immediately commanded, "Taki, Baro, take Rocky to the back! Shroud, follow me!"

Taki and Baro swiftly followed Martyn's command, and naturally, Vincent simply followed behind Martyn.

Without a word, Martyn slashed towards the slime. However, the slime was actually so nimble and managed to avoid Martyn's sword.

And just as Vincent was about to follow up with a strike, Martyn suddenly turned around and slashed at him.

Vincent's eyes widened slightly, but he didn't react and just let Martyn's sword strike him.

"Haha! Fool! You actually followed us without any question?! You have to be so stupid! You three, drop the act and kill this idiot!"

The three behind Vincent also let out a malicious laugh as they brandished their weapons and slashed at him.

Sword energies flew swiftly in his direction.

Bang!

Bang!

Smoke and explosion occurred upon the impact as silence soon filled the air.

"Haha. I didn't expect to actually encounter such a stupid person in this world! He actually followed us inside without a word?" Rocky, who had acted earlier that he was injured, was grinning maliciously and completely fine!

"Haha. Who cares about that! What's important is we got a good catch. Just look at that guy's armor. I believe it's high quality. We could fetch it for a high price!" Taki commented.

"Haha. My familiar is really a good prop! Martyn, did you make sure not to injure Blop?" Baro asked.

"I'm not stupid," Martyn replied with a harrumph before continuing, "Go, check what that fool had dropped!"

"Haha, you don't have to say that! I'm on it!" Rocky replied as he excitedly ran towards the thick smoke.

However, before he could even take another step, a red thin line appeared on his neck.

"Huh?" Rocky exclaimed in his mind before he felt his vision lift and slowly turn upside down, seeing his companions who were supposed to be behind him.

"R-Rocky!" Taki just exclaimed when a cold voice suddenly pierced through the air.

"I was wondering why you were all so eager to keep me in the party... Sigh... Everywhere I go, I always encounter cliché people like you..."

Soon, as the thick smoke faded away, Vincent's unscathed appearance appeared in front of their eyes. Not even a small scratch was left on his armor.

And after that, it was a simple massacre. Vincent didn't waste any words and completely obliterated them from existence.

Fortunately, it was a short trouble as he was able to peacefully farm experience points and complete the requested amount Caelius needed.

After completing it, he no longer continued raiding the labyrinth. Apart from his goal being complete, Maggie had already contacted him and was asking to meet him.

Therefore, he flew back after finding an exit point.