Some things weren't able to be expressed in the limited range of capacity that language was capable of. This was one of those moments , the floor acted like a crystalline reflection clear like unaltered water but unlike water and more like granite it sported blue randomized veinings. Pillars , pillars that spanned thousands of feet littered the land, some floating some in place .Lastly the sky was filled with stars of blue and red hues making it almost seem like some fantasy dreamt up. Nonetheless I knew this was no fantasy but another twisted level of this inescapable dungeon.

  “Wow so pretty “ gabla said eyes feasting on the sights

  It was certainly beautiful but that was an afterthought for me. I needed to find food ASAP to fill the floor with.I leveled up to c+ rank but it wasn’t worth mentioning , just a small boost in power. With that out of the way I began to order Zhil , it might be worth mentioning that with every level I felt myself getting more intelligent.

  “Zhil scan the land and see if you find any wildlife , we have to solve this crisis on our hands”

  I could’ve spoken to him in telepathy but I needed the citizens of my kingdom to know I was working on behalf of their best interest, plus it would make me seem like a more capable leader, consequently gaining their trust. A win-win situation that I would be sure to utilize.

  “As you wish. Zhil said, leaving the rest of us to gape at the land, or some of us to wonder what was behind every shadow.

  “Oolia come with me, we are going to explore in the opposite direction of the way Zhil went .

  I was aware that my combat abilities were deficient so I needed someone with a higher awareness around me , lest I fall prey to a predator of stealth. Replenishing Leto's mana I gave the orders “ Leto since you hold the responsibility of being adviser , I have made the decision of leaving the citizens in your care. If things get bad guide them through the dimension and request for aid “

  Slowly but surely I was molding myself to fit the role as king of a nameless kingdom, I didn’t have time to ponder upon that decision but all in due time . Leaving the mob Oolia and I weaved our way through the crystalline pillars . I could’ve teleported and she would have ran. It would’ve been faster but in a new environment it would do you better to take time to fully appreciate your surroundings. In case you needed to make a quick escape.

  After a few miles of exploring and maybe around 2 hours we found ourselves onlooking a shelter. It wasn’t lavish but shoddy and broken if not for the crystals it would appear that it was made in a makeshift manner. Or was it broken? It was hard to tell with all the sparkling everywhere.

  Silence

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  Silence was never a good indicator. Either there was no life here or worse

  “Dont… Dont move ” Oolia said cautiously and whispering in my ear quietly the second time

  Looking at the warrior to my left , I understood it was simply not in her nature to show apprehension.

  “Why… is something here? I whispered back

  The conversation lacked a further continuation and I followed her orders.

  Not soon After a being of gigantic proportions filled my vision. It looked like a reptile but I couldn't tell due to the sheer mass of the beast.I noticed that its whole body was wrapped around the village and above us something ominous cast a shadow. The face of a snake with golden eyes and a golden tongue to match was staring at us.

  “Did you think I wouldn't notice you .., horror?” It said with a female serpentine voice echoing across the vast landscape

  Horror? Is that how I looked to this thing, did it not see itself.? Talk about self awareness

  “I assure you I am no horror , but a person … well i was a person now i am a chaos summoner name Alioth ”

  “You can speak? “ It said with minor amazement

  “ This is the first time I’ve been able to directly communicate with one of your kind .., horror . You do seem a bit stronger then the others feasibly that's why , but alas you must die as they must ”

  I could see this was escalating , why is our first reaction to fight with something unknown?

  “I already told you I am not a Horror, whatever that is . I am the king of a kingdom or better yet maybe you would know me as a dungeon raider. “

  None of those things sounded convincing , I needed to make a better argument , thankfully Oolia piggybacked off of my prior words.

  “You Are a big snake? “ Oolia asked baffled

  GAH! I would expect something like that from Gabla, not Oolia.

  The tongue slithered back and forward in amusement .

  “ I am a twin, but indeed I am a big snake.., Horrors tell me whomst have dreamt you up? So i may end them as well ”

  “For the last time He is not”

  “A horror? “ the snake said, interrupting the bird, “ That's an inpossibility , then what are you?”

  We were heading in circles. Communication takes a long time so I bore with it but I placed my hand on Oolia’s just in case we needed a quick departure . When I did that Oolia looked at me. Did she think I was protecting her or that I was scared? Ahhh I know it's irrational but something in me made me not want to look like a complete coward , even if this thing was massively powerful.

  “I am a dungeon raider and king . We are new to this floor . I don't see a need for violence so maybe we should become acquainted “ I said projecting a tone of generosity

  After a few seconds of silence

  “I cannot , even if you arent what i claim , I am on a mission far beyond your understanding” It said while reaching its head back preparing to strike.

  Condescending much ? Anyway I was about to teleport away with Oolia when suddenly i heard a male voice cold calm and collected

  “Stop it Tadhiela. Clearly they aren’t one of them.”

  From behind me a mist of blue and white permeated from thin air . A man of blue and white splendor materialized from inside of it.

  “Change back into your humanoid form your scaring the small things “

  “Ugh but you know I hate that form!!” Her tail lashed out leaving a literal cloud of dust

  Though not long after a dark and gold light came forth and revealed a girl with black skin and golden hair.

  Bending down to observe me I smiled back face to face with what seemed like porcelain giants.