SELECT DUNGEON'S STORY - Nephilim's Corruption

Chapter 24 - Celaena & Alliance Aliviah

Vezda this time used a very fashionable butler outfit. Of course this is only Aliviah's mess, but Vezda really deepened his role this time. Vezda did not find it embarrassing because while in the Yvette Alliance first, he was often a servant who prepared everything needed for the other alliance members. This was only the first time he had served in the Aliviah Alliance. Since Vezda was working very fast together with Syllia, they had already finished the work at the headquarters quickly and Vezda asked Syllia to rest only and Vezda cleared some parts in the front yard of the headquarters.

“Archon Nero and Celaena Glynfir. It's a very rare sight to see you come here. Is there anything I can help you with?” Vezda approached Archon Nero who was standing in front of the main gate of the headquarters.

“I want to meet with Aliviah. There are things to discuss.” Nero simply said so to Vezda.

“Is this about the incident that happened during the Festival the other day?” Vezda tried not to say anything that led to the plant monster.

“Betul. We both came to exchange information.” Nero said to Vezda.

“Include. I am Vezda Fenias. I'll be your servant as well as Miss Claena. Let's follow me.” Vezda said and let Nero and Celaena enter.

Without any words from Nero and Celaena, they both follow a vezda who invites them to meet Aliviah. Aliviah happened to be walking around in the backyard and indeed Vezda would take them both there because of the fresher and quieter atmosphere.

“You again.” Aliviah showed her face that was a little upset looking at Nero.

“Yo. I found some information about the plant monsters that came off during the Festival. Can we talk while relaxing?” Nero greeted Aliviah with joy.

“Haaaah. Vezda.” Aliviah only issued 1 word to ask for Vezda's help.

“Good. Archon Nero, Miss Celaena. Please sit down first with Aliviah. I'll prepare some dishes for you and Mrs Celaena.” Vezda let the two of them sit down and go back in to pick up dishes that already exist if for example there will be guests.

“Please to enjoy each dish.” Vezda has returned and brought 2 pieces of cake with the best quality in Femi City and also coffee for Nero and Celaena.

“Vezda. You stay here with Sigurd.” Aliviah said to Vezda.

“Good.” Vezda said and stayed with Sigurd watching all that Nero would talk about.

Nero explained that there was an anomaly on the 32nd floor that made all the monsters that numbered very much come out in a storm. The anomaly was not a Party Monster, but similar. The monsters did not attack initially, only walked in the direction of ants, but would attack if they saw adventurers. Until now Nero and his Alliance also did not know why the anomaly could occur.

“Unreasonable amount of monster attacks on the 32nd floor, yes?” Aliviah asked to be sure.

“Betul.” Answer nero while enjoying his coffee.

“When did the incident happen?” Aliviah asked again,

“About 3 weeks ago.” That answer made Aliviah's memory churn.

If he said 3 weeks ago, it was a murder that took place in Underground City. Aliviah remembers Laris' report.

“Rumors circulate around floors 9-12 if United send a group to check what happened on the 24th floor. Looks like Adinatha wants to eliminate the events that have happened on that floor.” Obviously Nero.

“Looks like we can't trust Adinatha first right?” Aliviah asked Nero.

“Of course. We can't trust Archon whoever it is.” Answer Nero.

“Alright I understand that, but next what do you want us to do?” Aliviah immediately asked the point.

“You remember? I trust you so much. I'll give you information about anything related to this incident. Nothing else.” Nero said to Aliviah while smiling and enjoying his coffee.

“Despite that, we mean having to see for ourselves what is happening on the 24th floor. Unfortunately all my members are away and investigating the 24th floor is impossible.” Aliviah provided information about her alliance.

“Did your alliance member start investigating in the sewer?” Ask Nero.

“That's.” Allivy.

*N*ero turned out to be quite quick in understanding the situation. Aliviah was actually a little suspicious but she kept trying to trust Nero.

“How about War Dance? If there was him it was possible that the investigation could be done on his own because he was worth more than 100 strength by himself.” Nero said to Aliviah.

“Then about it–”

Pluck up!

A scroll of letters falling from the sky is seen being dropped by an owl passing through them. Vezda could not see the owl clearly, but it was true that the bird dropped a scroll right on Aliviah's head.

“Hmm?” Aliviah looked and was about to take the paper roll.

“Birds messenger or maybe someone's pet?” Ask Nero.

“It looks like so.” Aliviah opened and read the scroll.

Aliviah read slowly and Nero simply enjoyed his food and drink while watching Aliviah who was seriously reading. Then Aliviah slowly patted his head.

“Samir heading to 24.” floor

UHUUUK!!?

“Hahahaha. A very fortuitous coincidence.” Aliviah thanks to that while Nero tried to clean his nose that was inserted coffee.

“Samir even said not to worry. How could we not worry if he went there alone. Sigurd, get Ragnulf and Syllia! It's important and urgent.” Aliviah gives orders to Sigurd and Vezda to help Nero clean his face.

“Aliviah, allow me to go to the 24th floor because I have a bad feeling about this.” Vezda asked Aliviah.

“Wait, aren't you just a waiter?” Nero asked Vezda.

“She is our newest member. Level 5.” Aliviah said to nero.

“Despite that..Celaena, can you help Aliviah Alliance to get to the 24th floor?” Nero asked that and Celaena was surprised.

“Eh? What about you, Nero? I have to be with you, right?” Ask Celaena.

“It's okay. I'll wait here until you get back. More importantly I want to build Aliviah's trust with us. So go with them. Do you want to?” Nero asks Celaena to stay with the Alliance.

“Good. Archon Aliviah, I ask permission to come with your members to go to the 24th floor.” Celaena asked Aliviah.

“I don't mind, but can you keep following?” Aliviah asked Celaena.

“Celaena is the only level 3 I have in my aliansiku. If for the 24th floor he won't hinder anyone.” Obviously Nero.

“Level 3? This is the first thing I heard.” Aliviah said to Nero.

“Iya. I reported it to United, but I asked not to announce the level increase. I have to pay very much for the Celaena level rise remains a secret from the public.” Answer Nero.

“I understand then. Vezda, you will be the leader of this group. What's your plan?” Ask Aliviah to Vezda.

“Good. I will act as a supporter now. Celaena, take this. This is enough for all three of you. Celaena, Ragnulf, and Syllia will head to the 18th floor first to gather information. I'll be leaving last so I can buy some supplies for us on the 24th floor. Aliviah please tell me what I just said to Ragnulf and Syllia.” Vezda gave a pouch containing 6 high-level elixirs to Celaena, Ragnulf, and Syllia. Vezda then explained his plans and asked Aliviah to present these plans to Rgnulf and Syllia after they were summoned.

“Good.What do you think Vezda? What really happened on the 24th floor?” Aliviah asked Vezda.

“I can't estimate anything at the moment, but if this has anything to do with the attack during the Festival, then our enemy means a very strong figure.” Answer Vezda.

“Good. Vezda, you get ready. I'll tell them your plan.” Aliviah tells Vezda to return to the base to prepare goods and weapons to go to the 24th floor.

“Shortly. Aliviah, this will be the group I will lead. You must understand my rules, right?” Vezda paused for a moment before entering the headquarters to ask Aliviah.

“I'm very familiar with it.” replied Alviah.

“Make sure the three of them accept that as an order from me.” Vezda walked inside the base to prepare.

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Ragnulf, Celaena, and Syllia had already gathered and Aliviah immediately gave directions to the three of them. This time the atmosphere is not good enough because the group is now not as happy’ group Syllia before.

“Cih, you again. If you hinder us, leave before you die.” Ragnulf said to Celaena.

“Don't till you eat your own talk, Werewolf.” Celaena said to Ragnulf.

“The three of you will be led by Vezda, but since this is a sudden mission, you should leave as soon as possible to find information on the 18th floor. The other extra gear will be prepared by Vezda and he will meet you on the 18th floor. Then this is Vezda's order for the three of you. ‘If you don't need to fight, don't fight. If you have to fight, do it. If you can't win, back off and rearrange the strategy. Lastly, do not leave anyone and do not sacrifice anyone.’ It was a direct order from the leader of your group.” explained Aliviah.

“Good.” Answer the three of them simultaneously.

“Then to Syllia. Vim. Heheheh.” Aliviah just laughed to see Syllia had a little trouble mingling with the current group.

Without wasting any time, Ragnulf led the way temporarily for their group until meeting Vezda on the 18th floor. In accordance with the orders of Aliviah, they also did not bring any preparations other than spare weapons for Syllia. Then 6 bottles of high-grade Elixir potion that Vezda gave to Celaena.

Vezda's own preparation took 90 minutes because he made a few more injectors than usual. Vezda senses that something is going to happen there and is pretty sure that Samir is unlikely to be sent alone to the 24th floor considering Samir said he received a request to complete the mission.

I don't know what's going to happen, but it looks like it's going to be really bad. Vezda tried to stay calm and put on all his gear.

This time the Vezda suit changed completely and used a robe from the Elf forest in dark green and white ornaments. The robe is very strong and can withstand both magic and physical attacks if needed. The length of the robe was up to cover Vezda's knees and was made different from the robe in general because the robe was mounted on the left side of Vezda's body and Vezda was able to use the robe to hide his left hand as well katana.

“Vezda, Angst & Malice are well brushed.” Sigurd gave Vezda's signature machete.

“I didn't tell you to hone it, but thank you for helping me.” Vezda took his machete and smiled seeing his friend also happy to be able to help.

“Aliviah, make sure Sigurd is unharmed. If injured, law well and use elixir to cure it.” Vezda said as he met Aliviah at the main gate.

“Of course.” Aliviah blinked one eye.

“By the way, you look like Aleratha for wearing that robe. Plus it is also from the Elf forest, so no wonder you will look harmonious with Aleratha.” Aliviah praised Vezda's new suit.

“Thank you very much, Aliviah. Then I leave for the 24th floor.” Vezda said and bowed his body to Aliviah and Nero.

“Come back safely, Vezda.” Aliviah says.

“Good.” Vezda said and immediately darted to meet Syllia, Ragnulf, and Celaena on the 18th Floor.

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On the other hand, Ragnulf, Syllia, and Celaena were already on the 16th floor with Syllia having enough difficulty fighting the enemy at close range. Fortunately, Vezda gave him a dagger so he could use it in close combat. Nevertheless Syllia was still struggling and was a bit of a burden to Celaena and Ragnulf.

“Oi, Slow. Hurry up otherwise, we'll be caged by monsters here.” Ragnulf shouted at Syllia.

Celaena. Very beautiful and dashing as a magic swordsman and also as an Elf. It's just that his cold demeanor plus Ragnulf's nature can be a very torturing thing for me. Syllia noticed Celaena's movements were very fast and also agile in using magic.

“Uh. Thank you for helping me.” Syllia said to Celaena.

Celaena did not derail any of Syllia's words and continued to follow Ragnulf. Of course, this continues until the entrance to the 18th floor which is still in the forest area before entering the Underground City. At that time they began to walk casually, but the atmosphere on the journey was no such thing as relaxing.

Honestly, I hate this kind of atmosphere. It was at this moment that I craved Celia so much. I'm sorry Celia if I don't respect you or think you're noisy, but you're the one who's always helping us out in all forms of social oddities. Syllia was desperate for this mission.

“Uh, Celaena. Thank you for helping me on my way to the 18th floor.” Syllia's first attempt begins and Celaena still ignores Syllia.

“Oh yes, I also don't really like minotaur hunting, which is why I also find it difficult to fight it from close range.” The Syllia experiment continues (2).

“Then I want to know, what is your hobby in your spare time in the Alliance?” syllia's experiment continues (3).

“Oh yes, you must be living the profession of magic swordsman right? I admired you so much from the beginning seeing you fight.” The Syllia experiment continues (4).

“Do not bring, Slow. My ears hurt to hear your rant.” Ragnulf began to scold Syllia.

Brother Ragnulf, if you open your mouth only with blasphemy. Please help me here. Syllia looked desperate.

“After all we don't need to be familiar with it either. If he's holding us back, we'll just throw him out.” Ragnulf said to Syllia about Celaena.

“I also have no desire to know you any further, fucking Werewolf.” Celaena walked towards the direction away from the Underground City.

“Oi, Stupid. You know we were given orders to head to Underground City?” Ragnulf was about to hold Celaena's shoulder.

“DON'T TOUCH ME!” Celaena reacted while throwing her sword towards Ragnulf's neck, but Ragnulf easily repelled her with his bare hands.

“Eh?” Ragnulf had already prepared for his attack on Celaena.

“Wait, brother Ragnulf. We Elves generally do not like to be touched by other races. So, please don't take heart about it.” Syllia explained to Ragnulf.

“Despite that, the reaction is overwhelming. Looks like something you're hiding.” Ragnulf said to Celaena.

Right. Celaena's reaction was excessive because it attacked Ragnulf with such force. Syllia thought the same thing as Ragnulf.

When Syllia and Ragnulf saw the figure of Celaena, the distant virgin Vezda had already approached them. Vezda slightly surprised Syllia and Ragnulf as Vezda changed all of his adventure suits overall. Vezda's robe covered his left hand and katana perfectly. Because the Cloak was a gift from an Elf, of course Syllia and Celaena know the material of making the robe.

“If viewed from your physical, it looks like you guys just got here too huh?” Vezda asked and it actually surprised Celaena.

“Why have you arrived here again?” Celaena asked Vezda.

“I didn't fight monsters at all and just kept running all the way here.” Answer Vezda.

Very quickly, even with us at level 5, he can't be as fast as he is alone. Celaena was actually confused and surprised.

“Vezda, since when did you use the cape?” Ragnulf asked Vezda because of Vezda's similar appearance to Aleratha's.

“Ah actually I've been given this since a long time ago probably. I forgot, but for sure this is a gift I received from my best friend.” Vezda.

“Wah, Sister Vezda looks like Brother Aleratha.” Syllia was actually happy to see Vezda's new appearance.

“Thank you Syllia. Well, Celaena stay with me because we will also find out about the plant monsters.” Vezda invites Celaena and Celaena to obey him.

“How do we find information about War Dancer heading to the 24th floor?” Ask Celaena while walking with the others.

“Ragnulf, Syllia. Use it well.” Vezda gives Ragnulf a bag of platine for the two of them to find information.

“Good.” Ragnulf answered and with Syllia they broke away from Vezda and Celaena.

“We also have to collect information from hear and get around.” Vezda invites Celaena and Celaena just follow Vezda silently.

“Vezda, there's actually something I want to ask you. Why do you have the cloak of the Glynfir clan?” Celaena asked because she knew well the knitted results of the robe.

“This is the most expensive gift from my best friend in the Elf forest. I can't say her name, maybe Syllia will answer why I can get this robe.” Vezda explained.

From Celaena's facial expression, it seemed that the answer could not be questioned by Celaena anymore. Maybe because of something interesting from Vezda, Celaena could talk to Vezda normally, but unfortunately it does not apply to Ragnulf and also Syllia. Unfortunately, the goal they both sought with a lot of listening to the chat around did not result in anything because there was no information about where Samir had gone.

“Cih, we do not get clear information about Samir.” Ragnulf complained while walking with Syllia.

“I got information that Samir went in a group, but no one knows where they went.” Syllia gave a report to Ragnulf.

“Then we ask the leader of this city, Jays.” Ragnulf said to Syllia and walked towards the goods daycare managed by the Jays.

The daycare located in the Underground City was actually very safe and never went away despite the unexpected events of the dungeon. Usually high-level adventurers leave a lot of goods here to be used as an expedition supply line so they do not need to have trouble bringing a lot of goods to the surface.

“War Dancer has something here. He is very good care of this item, I do not know the reason but he left a message so that this item should not be lost.” Jays showed me a protective arm.

This arm guard is very beautiful, but it is commonly used by novice adventurers. Why did Samir leave this? Syllia actually asked inwardly when she saw the item that Samir had left.

“If the matter of where War Dancer went might need a little brain freshener who can buy everything because I was actually forgetting where they went.” Jays said with a joking tone.

“Fucking adventurers, quickly tell us where Samir is going or tell us what they bought from you.” This time it was Ragnulf who intervened to threaten the Jays.

“Ah about that, War Dancer and his group bought equipment for monster traps and also a map to the western Sector which is the place to eat the monsters.” Obviously the Jays didn't dare to fight Ragnulf.

“Means Western Sector, Feeding Zone. We're done here.” Ragnulf left first to leave Syllia.

“Well, if you can hit that guy, I'll give you 1000 platine with the bonus.” Jays said to Syllia and pointed towards Ragnulf who was away.

“Which way maybe I can hit him.” Answer Syllia.

“Talking about the group, you guys were traveling together with Das Unsegen.” Jays said to Syllia while looking at Celaena who was standing alone and Syllia also looked towards Celena.

“Das Unsegen is a nickname for Celaena?” Syllia asked Jays.

“Not. The nickname was given by adventurers.” Jays said and explained why Celaena is called Das Unsegen.

Celaena Glynfir is an adventurer who survived the catastrophe 7 years ago on the 24th floor. Of all the adventurers who attacked the Demons and monsters that were there, only he was recorded as a survivor. On returning to this 18th floor, his face was expressionless and extremely blank as well as with a body covered in blood. After everything returned to normal, he went back to adventure inside the dungeon, but all the groups where he existed, must have been a catastrophe to appear for the group and all of them must have died. There have been 8 incidents of Celaena's demiana entering into temporary groups and making adventurers in the group all killed except Celaena. Since then Pants have been given the title Das Unsegen, the Elf who brings doom to anyone who is with him.

The explanation was also heard by Ragnulf who in the end Ragnulf's eyes were fixed to an Elf who was standing alone. Ragnulf also finally understood why there was an overreaction given by the Pants. Meanwhile, Syllia's mind could not be straight because it was thinking about things that did not need to be thought about.

“Do not think of unnecessary things.” Vezda came and held Syllia's head.

“Kak Vezda.” Syllia looked at Vezda who was smiling towards her while rubbing her head.

“You don't have to worry. I don't believe that rumor. After all Celaena is a member of my current group and trusted by Archon Nero.” Vezda comforts Syllia.

Meanwhile Ragnulf himself approached Celaena with his face visibly irritated by what he had just heard from the Jays. It bothered him greatly not because it would bring doom to their group, but other reasons that Celaena himself did not expect.

“I don't know any other details, but after your friends die and you survive alone, you still call yourself adventurous. Maybe you'd rather die.” Ragnulf said with a very sinister face with his evil smile to Celaena.

“As you said, Werewolf. I remain alive among those who have died either groups or alliances and I will live with the curse until the end of my life.” Celaena recalls Ragnulf's words calmly and with her smile.

“...” Ragnulf was unable to say anything at that moment.

“I'm also sure you heard the rumors, right? Are you going to disband this group? I might kill you.” That was what surprised Ragnulf.

CRAAACKS!

“The person I hate the most is the one who receives all the rumors about themselves, just like you.” Ragnulf said after cracking the pillar of the bridge made of stone. Then Ragnulf just walked away.

Celaena is the rumored Unsegen Das so far. Ragnulf's approach is extreme, but it's very potent. I hope nothing happens. Vezda listened to everything.

“Syllia.” Vezda held Syllia's shoulder and Syllia looked at Vezda's nodding face signifying ‘It's your turn.’.

Just thinking about it I can't.. Someone who might kill a member of my alliance is the scenario I least want to think about. Syllia's mind was full of such things.

“Syllia Yolren's. Don't get in touch with me. Even if it's just a rumor, don't come near me. I am an Elf who has been humiliated and tarnished. I don't want to see someone of the same race getting tarnished because of me.” Celaena said this to Syllia.

Words will not be enough, acceptance will not be enough. Humility is not enough. I have to do something. Syllia was completely struggling in her heart until she was unconscious, she was tightly holding Celaena's hand. Celaena gave a face like someone who was terrified of Syllia.

“Let me go! I–” Celane slightly shouted to Syllia, but did not give an overreaction like he had given to Ragnulf before.

“You are not polluted, you are not damned! You are a very beautiful Elf and more beautiful than me. You also have a good Elf.” The words were spoken unconsciously and were a Syllia's inner voice to a man of the same race.

“What do you know? We met a few hours ago. Don't say strange things.” Celaena said to Syllia as if to continue rejecting Syllia, but actually deep down, Celaena was eager to accept Syllia as her first friend.

“Then I'll keep finding out about you.” The words from Syllia made Celaena silent.

“Pfft. Hahahaha.” The sweet laughter from Celaena split.

“Eh!” Syllia was embarrassed because Celaena started laughing.

“What is it? That's not the answer you should have said.” Celaena looked happy and all that was scary from what Syllia had seen before, everything was gone and Celaena looked happy and more cheerful.

Celaena Laughing. I can't explain why Celaena can turn out like this, but surely since we are 1 of the same race, we understand 1 of each other. Syllia lingered for a moment in her mind.

“You turned out to be a strange Elf huh.” Celaene said back with a smile.

“You, Two Stupid Elves! Quickly we continue the journey.” Ragnulf called Syllia and Celaena and they both approached Ragnulf and Vezda.

“Ragnulf, I owe you a lot about this.” Vezda said to Ragnulf as he started walking to leave the 18th floor.

“I didn't do anything to you.” Ragnulf said to Vezda.

“Make sure once this is done, you have free time. I'll pay for your food later.” Vezda said and he was also preparing to leave the 18th floor.

“Don't just talk you!” Ragnulf said to Vezda.

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