SELECT DUNGEON'S STORY - Nephilim's Corruption

Chapter 6 - Vezda & Alliance Aliviah #2

Overkills

Overkill is a unique ability possessed by Vezda Fenias. Vezda gained this ability from the beginning he received Blessing, which is level 1. Vezda gained this ability because he had trained his body before receiving the Blessing from Archon. His ability in fighting without blessings was equivalent to an adventure that was at level 4 or above, but had many limitations due to not having the Blessing of an Archon.

In this world there is a thing called limitation. Although one could receive a Blessing from an Archon, it did not mean that they had no restrictions to such power, however Overkill is an ability that comes directly from Heaven which is one of the 1 abilities that can make the status of basic abilities exceed the limit of the blessings received. Other basic abilities will be very strong and can cross the line up to 1600 or more. There was no acceleration or anything and to raise his status had to do the same with adventurers.

However, when certain conditions Overkill ability can be ‘active’ and that's when the growth acceleration occurs, but in a very short time. In addition, Overkill gives Vezda an incredible amount of mana and focus, so it can mimic any magic that exists, however, because Vezda is not a witch, it makes him instantly exhausted if he uses the strongest magic himself or others.

That particular condition was the desire to kill someone whether it was a monster, a person, or even an Archon as well as everything specifically. Then Vezda can accept the ability also because of the strength he has learned before, which is the ability where he can manage his emotions very well. The desire to kill is real, but he has 1 goal, which is to protect others. Only 1 time Vezda used it for revenge and at that time the only revenge was in his desire and it made Vezda a better person in managing his emotions.

There is one more ability that can make basic abilities cross their limits. Archon Yvette and Vezda made a promise not to tell anyone. There may be more than 1 person who receives it, but only the chosen one. His condition was much simpler than Overkill which made it extremely dangerous if it was known to the public.

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“So so yes? Power beyond common sense. I'm sure if this is heard by Samir, it will make him sad or maybe angry.” Aleratha thought about every single thing Vezda explained about the Overkill she had.

“Why?” Vezda asked briefly.

“She really wants to be strong.” Aleratha answered him briefly because the reason was something very secret.

“I'm sure there's a reason behind that. But certainly good Overkill ability that 1 his will not be suitable for him because his mental, emotional, and desire is not for a good thing.” Vezda explained.

“I understand that very well. Maybe it's good we keep this conversation a secret, right?” Aleratha suggested to Vezda.

They walked past the many Alliance members who were still finishing some items and had gathered in the middle for breakfast and talked about the plan to the surface. Vezda and Aleratha took part in the emreka meal and sat next to Bromner. Vezda began to watch every adventurer in the Alliance closely while waiting for Laris to give a new direction.

“Everything, please attention.” Laris started the discussion because he had finished it first.

“I will introduce the figure who has saved us in the front line. Vezda Fenias.” Laris mentions Vezda and Vezda standing up to show his figure.

“He was the one who had saved Aleratha and all who were in the front line of the 50th floor. A person who dares to sacrifice himself for others. This time we all including Vezda will head to the surface together.” Laris pointed at Vezda.

“Captain Laris, I ask permission to join the fight. I'll fight in the back line.” Vezda suddenly said and everyone was surprised to hear Vezda.

“Can you still fight with 1 arm only?” Lopez asked Vezda.

“I'm sure the Captain has seen me fight with just 1 arm. Lend me a weapon and I will fight with the back line.” Vezda said that and Laris smiled.

“No need to worry about weapons, Vezda. Now sit down and I'll tell you the strategy today. Briefly, we will not stop more than 6 hours on the 18.” floor The bestsellers will begin to provide strategies, positions, and more to get to the surface.

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On the way to the surface, Laris divides all members into 3 groups. The front row contains Ragnulf, Celia & Calia, and Bromner. The middle row is filled by Samir, Laris, and Syllia. The back row was filled by Aleratha, Vezda, Alferd, the supporters, and the alliance members who were at level 4 or below. This formation was the most ideal formation for this number of expedition members with all the frontline alliance members with level 5 and 6 as well as the middle section containing command units, 1 magician, and the other half, and the fastest member to help the back line or front line if needed. In the backline in being protected by level 6 adventurers was more than enough.

“You don't look confused or anything like that even though the Captain explained the plan very quickly. Looks like you've done expeditions a lot.” Aleratha praised Vezda who was finishing his weapon modifications.

“I've been on expeditions with my colleagues in the old Alliance. So, something like this is a normal thing for me. I am usually in the middle line. This time I don't need to do that because there are you guys who are stronger than me.” Vezda said very calmly and Aleratha could somehow understand Vezda's happy-looking facial expression.

“Oi, Vezda. What are you–?” Calia came to see what modifications were made to her weapon that was loaned to Vezda and her face was shocked.

“Slight modification. This chain is made of adamantine, so maybe you should take it to the blacksmith while on the surface to separate your two kukri.” Vezda casually explains to Calia who does not believe that Vezda can make weapon modifications with only 1 hand and quickly.

“Not that. I don't mind what you did to my weapon, but you very quickly completed the modification even though your arm was only 1.” Calia expressed what she felt.

Vezda made modifications by uniting the two kukri parangs belonging to Calia so that they are similar to the machetes owned by Vezda before. Vezada made the modification because Calia asked for permission to exchange weapons with him because she wanted to feel how to use a mithril machete. Vezda doesn't mind, only that Vezda asked permission beforehand to modify Calia's machete.

“I just adapted to the circumstances quickly and this is the only way to use both currently available weapons.” Vezda said while playing both machetes like he was used to the weapon and put it into place placed on the right back.

The moment Vezda performed the trick with those two machetes, almost all of the Alliance members were able to see it clearly, they saw an adventurer who could use 2 weapons with just 1 arm and was extremely adept at using them without looking the slightest trouble.

“Outstanding.” Calia said and Aleratha just smiled.

“Calia, I remind you once again. Be careful with my kukri. Don't let anyone get hurt because of that gun.” Vezda reminded Calia.

“Good. I understand.” Calia agrees with Vezda's warning and everyone is ready.

“Then let's go.” Aleratha took Vezda and Cali to the formation along with the entire Alliance.

“Ayooo. I can already hear the platine rushing to rain from all the drop items we got.” Calia looked very happy and the three of them entered into the predetermined formation.

This trip made Vezda happy in his heart because it was like his expedition group in Araga City. The back line is not too much against the enemy and only needs to fight the remaining enemies or those that have just appeared in the back line. Vezda was helped by several other adventurers in the back line. Although Vezda himself is enough to fight it all, Vezda understands how to work in groups.

“Alfred, don't strain. You can slow down your own movements.” Vezda tells Alfred when he gets to the 26th floor and there are no monsters.

“Ah, yes forgive me.” Alfred said a little nervously in front of Vezda and Aleratha.

Alfred was a level 4 adventurer just like Vezda. He was also a human who relied more on physique than magic and it was very clearly visible from the armor suit like the warrior and the two-handed sword weapon used. Everything is very good and may be enough to deal with many floors alone, but Alfred's weakness is a lack of confidence. Tension and nervousness can be devastating if they happen at the wrong time.

“Either why, even though we are both at level 4, you seem to be much stronger than the rest of us.” Catherine, a woman of the Cat Man race, said to Vezda.

“Ah yes possible. But, I am also only level 4 like you guys.” Vezda said and indeed his humble personality made him quite a look fit to be a role model.

“ALFRED AND THE OTHERS PREPARE SHIELDS! FROM OUR LEFT APPEARS FALCON!” Laris shouted and everyone immediately gathered and those carrying large shields immediately came forward to resist the suicide attack of the little bird monster named Falcon.

Falcons. Vezda remembers that the Falcon is the fastest monster on the inside floor. Previously he also fought the Falcon while heading for the 50th floor, but Vezda only ran and did not really fight. As he looked at some of the shields belonging to the supporters, Vezda was unsure of being able to withstand the Falcon's successive attacks.

“Cath, may I borrow your sword?” Vezda asked Catherine while kneeling behind the shield.

“To fight the Falcon. Using 1 sword is much easier and efficient.” Vezda said and immediately jumped in front of all of them and surprised those who were there.

“Wait!” Catherine belatedly calls Vezda and as she stands, she is held captive by Aleratha.

“Vezda!” Laris calls Vezda, but Vezda doesn't budge.

In front of Vezda there are already more than 300 Falcons that will attack and very fast. Even Alfred, Catherine and the other level 4s could not see the bird's position clearly due to its speed.

“Dance of Scorching Flame.” Vezda's voice is slightly audible to some who have very sharp hearing.

“Rainbow of Fire - Calm.” Vezda just stayed in place and all of them could feel a warm and soothing air.

What is this feeling? Laris felt something very triumphant and as if the sound of Vezda's breathing was very calm and, yet he saw it like something strange because Flacon would hit him in a row, but Vezda just stayed there.

The Falcon was getting closer and everyone was shocked to see what was happening. Vezda seemed to just raise his sword in front and did not move, but all the Falcons who attacked died right at the maximum distance of Catherine's sword. No one passed through Vezda at all and everything turned into ashes right as it entered the range of Catherine's sword.

For 1 minute Vezda stayed in that position. Catherine's sword should have been destroyed within 1 minute of being attacked in a row by the Falcon, but since Vezda used it so efficiently, Catherine's sword did not look any change at all.

“Ragnulf, you can see it right?” Laris asks Ragnulf as the Falcon bombards Vezda.

“Yes. He moved the sword very quickly. It wasn't magic, but part of her breathing arrangement.” Ragnulf explained.

“Ragnulf, did you feel a strange sensation when Vezda jumped forward? I'm sure he said the same thing as a raunchy. Dance of Scorching Flame.” Laris asked Ragnulf again.

“Iya. I feel it too.” Answer Ragnulf briefly.

He is no ordinary adventurer. His own physical abilities exceeded that of a level 4 adventurer. It might be level 5 or 6. Laris had speculation about Vezda being able to do so because it was an almost impossible thing to do. Especially against the Falcon which although only a small bird, but level 4 adventurers could be torn apart by the Falcon's suicide attack.

“Vezda, who are you.” Laris asks Vezda after the situation is brought under control and Vezda returns Catherine's sword.

“As I say, Captain. I'll tell you everything when we talk to Archon Aliviah.” Vezda said calmly to Laris who was very curious about Vezda's figure.

Why should I go to Aliviah? Do they actually have a relationship? Laris tried to think about what might be why Vezda insisted on meeting Archon Aliviah first.

“Captain, I'm sorry if I ignored your orders. The shields on us have started to break and the number of Falcons is too much and Aleratha too late to start her magic. I took the initiative to protect the expedition group.” Vezda broke the tense atmosphere of Laris and Laris understood very well that Vezda also obeyed his orders like a friend in 1 member of the alliance.

For a while he was under my command. He even apologized after ignoring the orders. His figure was like someone who was well versed in an Alliance and an expedition. Laris became a little quiet and got back the necessary focus.

“Good. Then we continue the journey. Vezda, stay in the back line because your wound is still not healed completely.” Laris gives the order to the group and everything goes back to the surface.

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Fresh air can finally breathe Vezda. Then he took his last injector and used it because that day Vezda knew he still couldn't rest. Especially he already knew that he was going to face Archon Aliviah.

“Vezda, where do you live currently?” Laris said to Vezda after Vezda used his injector.

“I rented an inn for 2 weeks supposedly tomorrow is the last day.” Answer Vezda briefly.

“Then, bring this little Platine to extend the lodging time.” Larsi gives a little Platine to extend Vezda's lodging time.

“Eh.?” Vezda is confused after receiving Platine from Laris.

“Rest and tomorrow come to our residence in East Femi City. That is our residence. After from our residence tomorrow, we will take you to Kyana Alliance to make you prosthetic arms.” Laris said and Vezda was surprised to hear that because the price of prosthetics was not a cheap price.

The sale of my horn alone would not be enough to cover the cost of manufacturing and installing that arm. It hasn't cost any modification since I have more fire affinity. Vezda showed a face full of torture because he knew exactly prosthetics were not cheap.

“After all you have contributed greatly to our group. So, take a little what we can give.” Laris said with a smile.

“Alright then. If that's what the captain wants. It seems I can't resist either.” Vezda was forced to accept what Laris was going to give because he definitely could not refuse it.

After that Vezda gives back the weapons belonging to Calia. Fortunately there was no damage to the weapon because Vezda knew that Calia's machete was made of adamantin and was quite expensive.

“Thank you, Calia. I'm returning this weapon to you.” Vezda gave Calia her gun back.

“Sama-sama. Then this is your weapon.” Calia's about to give back Vezda's weapons.

“Save it for anyone in need in your Alliance. I'll start over. At least I also want to repay your kindness.” Vezda rejected his own weapon and gave it to the Alliance.

“Tapi–” Calia not finished talking.

“Take. There will be someone who needs it even though it may not be you who needs it.” Vezda smiled at Calia.

“Good. Thank you very much.” Calia said to Vezda.

Aleratha came to approach Vezda. This time Vezda really blushed to see the figure of Aleratha who was in the sun. Very beautiful and dignified like a High Elf.

“Thank you so much for helping us Vezda. This conversation never seems to end, but I am certainly very grateful that you saved my life.” Aleratha smiled at Vezda.

“I am also grateful for the same. Then I say goodbye first. See you tomorrow,” Vezda said to Aleratha.

Vezda said goodbye to all members of the Alliance and headed straight for his lodging place. Fortunately the goods are still in the room and certainly Vezda extended his stay with the platine given by Laris even though the actual time of stay at the inn is still quite long..

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