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"In that case, they would be honorary extra members."
Okita Souji tiptoed and patted Mochizuki Oboro on the shoulder: "The others are out, let's have a good drink next time they come. Be careful not to touch the pickled radish, or someone will turn into Berserker."
noon.
Inside the Nobu specialty restaurant.
"Nobu, Nooooo——bu!" Waitress Nobu, wearing an apron, held a very mysterious menu in her hand.
"That's fine. And three more specialty drinks." After taking the order, Mochizuki Oboro said, "Thank you for your hard work."
“Nobu~”
The waiter gave a solemn salute, then turned and left.
Ipsilon slumped on the table: "It'll get moldy if it stays there for three weeks."
Tifeng nodded in agreement: "There are still ten left. Hopefully, the other trials won't take too much time."
The next stop is to defeat Cerberus, the three-headed dog of Hades.
At this time, there are no laws restricting the human world and the underworld; one can reach them simply by overcoming the physical distance.
In other words, all you have to do is keep digging down.
……
After a short rest, you began work in the afternoon. You chose a remote, uninhabited island at sea to begin excavation.
[The firepower of the two Primordial Dragon mechs was quite fierce; in no time, you successfully arrived at the Underworld.]
[Dark, damp, and with the lingering scent of death. This is undeniably a world of death.]
Hades.
The four of them looked at each other.
"I'm telling you, isn't it incredibly rude to just barge into someone's house without even saying hello?"
Ailei looked annoyed: "Typhon, Ipsilon, what are you doing here? Shouldn't the Primordial Dragon just stay in the sky and fly around obediently?"
As the goddess who governs the underworld, Ereshkigal does not like visitors to simply carve out a large hole, as that would require repairs and filling to prevent other living beings from accidentally entering.
But why would these two bring a mortal with them?
Out of curiosity, Ereshkiga and Oboro made eye contact.
[Skills "Charm of the Source (C)" and "Floral Splendor (A)" have been activated. The additional attribute "Charm (C)" remains active.]
thump--
My heart suddenly started racing.
Oh no, something seems off about me... Is this guy's soul a little too rare?
Should we imprison him and keep him in the underworld forever?
Ipsilon narrowed his eyes sharply: "What are you looking at? This is my sister's and my spouse."
"Match, match, spouse?" A mosquito coil appeared in Ai Lei's eye socket, spinning continuously: "Sharing it between two people?"
"Is it strange? Don't you gods also have affairs everywhere, with a bunch of lovers and illegitimate children? My sister and I just share one." Typhon said dismissively.
Ereshkigal immediately distanced herself: "Those are other gods! They have nothing to do with me!"
A woman's reputation must not be tarnished.
"Ah~ I remember now." Ipsilon clapped his hands: "You and Ishtar are both famously perpetual virgins. Haven't you found someone you like yet?"
Typhon added insult to injury: "So you start fantasizing whenever you see a married man. Sigh, sexual repression."
It was only in front of Ai Lei that the two of them would make such sarcastic remarks.
In fact, I didn't dare to go to base for the previous three weeks. At most, I became bolder in how I addressed each other, and we could use words like "wife" and "husband" to address each other.
In short, she's very good with words, but in reality, like Ellie, she's an inexperienced virgin.
“…If you keep nagging, please leave.” Ai Lei’s eyes gradually turned fierce.
Anxious.
“Typhon, Epsilon, the jokes end here.”
Mochizuki Oboro stepped forward and bowed slightly in apology: "I am sorry for the displeasure I have caused you. I am here to complete the trial—to defeat the gatekeeper of the underworld, the three-headed Cerberus."
Legend has it that it is a monster with venom dripping from its mouth, a dragon's tail, and venomous snakes coiling around its head and back.
However, what she truly looks like, Mochizuki Oboro doesn't know.
"Hmph." Ellie tossed her long hair. "At least you have some sense."
The person I'm interested in already has a partner... What kind of situation is this?
However, since it's rare to find someone I like, it's not a bad idea to help them out with a small favor.
"As the goddess of the underworld, I still have to mention some points to note."
"Please say."
“First, Cerberus will not hold back. If you want to prove your heroism, defeat him completely.”
"Of course."
"Secondly, you should know that if you're not strong enough, right?"
"Understood. When the body dies, the soul remains in the underworld."
"This map is way too short..." Typhon and Ipsilon thought in unison.
Seeing that Mochizuki Oboro agreed to everything, Ai Lei also showed a bright smile.
"Go ahead and die~ I'll build you the most comfortable soul prison!"
The goddess of the underworld, Ereshkigal, has granted your request.
No one had ever dared to challenge Cerberus, the guardian dog of the underworld. In any case, Cerberus was no mortal being capable of defeating him.
[BOSS begins]
Cerberus
[Muscle Strength: A+]
Durability: A
[Agility: B]
【Magic Power: C】
[Lucky: D]
[Skills: Super Strength (C++), Netherworld Inferno (E), Bronze Roar (C)]
【The battle begins】
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Chapter 142 Who Wants to Kill the Robin?
Foul-smelling canine teeth, venomous liquid that corrodes the soil, and three grotesque heads.
To the gods, Cerberus was nothing more than a lowly watchdog, but to mortals, it represented an insurmountable divine authority.
The core talent "Absolute Mastery" has been activated.
Enhanced brain processing power, improved visual acuity, and increased auditory sensitivity.
In Mochizuki Oboro's eyes, Cerberus's movements seemed to have slowed down more than tenfold.
[Good news! The head was not damaged, and the breath attack is currently at its maximum power!]
The AI's broadcast was just like the i-moon chair [walking yiqi1⒉ put 〡? things 罒stop as before.]
Cerberus conjured blue flames in its mouth, then unleashed them forward, creating a large fan-shaped forbidden zone of life.
Relying on her A-rank agility, Mochizuki Oboro dodged the breath area first, but Cerberus wouldn't obediently expose its weakness. Instead, it moved its head and turned everything in its path to ashes.
The weapon in Mochizuki Oboro's hand is a katana that should not have appeared in this era. It was forged jointly by Typhon and Epsilon, and its raw material is a secondary cannon from the dragon's body.
In terms of weaponry alone, Mochizuki Oboro's blade is far more ferocious than Cerberus's flames.
He dodges, takes a step back, then steps forward, unleashing a crescent-shaped slash.
The gleaming blade sliced through Cerberus's flesh, spewing out a cloud of red mist.
[Cut, reside, ascend—that's how you should play!]
[That's right, insert the blade, then leap up and perform a jumping slash! Congratulations on mastering "Dragon Ascent"!]
Cerberus has been defeated, and you have completed the three trials.
Mochizuki Oboro flicked the blood off her katana: "Can Cerberus be resurrected?"
Ai Lei looked disappointed: "Don't worry, it's only dead for a short while."
"It's a shame my brother didn't die," Ipsilon sighed. "I'm so sorry that the lover I chose is so strong."
Tifeng tugged at his sister's sleeve: "Let's not upset this older single goddess. Let's go."
Older. Single.
Two invisible arrows flew towards her and pierced through her heart.
"Thank you for your generosity. In return, you can ask me for a favor, and I will do my best to do it as long as I can."
Wang Yuelong did not continue to provoke Ai Lei, but thanked her in a gentle tone.
"Thank you," Eresh sighed, feeling down. "I'll ask you for help again if I need it in the future."
……
The fourth trial was to drive away the strange bird.
This bird of prey, which inhabits Lake Stinphalus in Arcadia, is extremely fierce.
Iron wings, iron beak, iron claws. The feathers it sheds are like arrows shot from a bow, and its sharp beak can even pierce through bronze shields.
Since arriving at Lake Stinfalos, this strange bird has devoured all the fruit on the trees and eaten a lot of crops in the fields. If it weren't a herbivore, it would surely have harmed many people and livestock by now.
“Brother, take a couple of days off after you finish this trial,” Ipsilon suggested. “You’ve been so busy lately, relaxing is a good idea.”
Typhon nodded in agreement: "I think so too. Spending time leisurely together is the right way to enjoy life."
“Then let’s do it your way.” Mochizuki Oboro agreed.
During their conversation, the three of them arrived at the dense forest surrounding the lake.
Moisture, mosquitoes, weeds—these are all pretty much the same in remote places.
[Skill "Star Premonition (C)" has been activated. You have sensed the direction of the strange bird.]
Following the guidance of your heart, you ascended to the summit and there you saw the target you were trying to drive away.
The strange bird is sleeping.
“ZZZ…”
A blue robin stands on a branch of a towering ancient tree, with animated sleep symbols appearing above its head.
I had seen this bird before.
—Robin.
A familiar who is always talking nonsense and is a sidekick of Kuonji Yuzu.
Compared to the real-world Robin, the Robin in the game simulation is much larger, about 35 centimeters long.
"It really is a strange bird," Typhon commented.
“It feels like it will be very noisy,” Ipsilon said.
Mochizuki walked directly to the tree and raised her voice: "It's time to get up."
Seeing that Robin did not react, Mochizuki Oboro reached out and began to shake the tree, the leaves and branches making a rustling sound.
This robin didn't have any particularly impressive sleeping skills; after experiencing both sound and physical sensations, it slowly opened its eyes.