Chapter 353: [351] Chaos
In the days that followed, the city of Orario descended into chaos.
The reason was simple: the entire dungeon had erupted into a violent frenzy. Monsters were spawning in overwhelming numbers, and even the floor bosses were reviving ahead of schedule. There was a looming threat that they might break through Babel and flood the surface.
In response to the Guild's call, all the Familia united to launch a counterattack against the invading monsters.
However, despite their efforts, the death toll rose with each passing day.
Monsters, being the children of the dungeon, would revive even if killed, but adventurers were not so fortunate. They would grow tired, suffer injuries, and die. Even the top-tier adventurers could not withstand the endless battles without breaking.
August, of course, had a good idea of the cause. It was likely because he had planted the World Tree sapling in the dungeon, triggering the uprising.
But he didn't particularly care. He simply kept an eye on Ais, Tsubaki, Haruhime, and Bell. As for the others, their fates were of no concern to him.
In the depths of the Guild, at Ouranos's altar, the gods had gathered.
Orario was founded by Ouranos. A thousand years ago, in order to defend against the monsters pouring out of the dungeon, Ouranos created the fortress city that became the prototype of Orario.
At the Guild's underground altar, prayers were offered to the dungeon, and with divine might, the dungeon was suppressed, preventing monsters from emerging onto the surface as frequently as they had in ancient times.
But now, the dungeon was in chaos. Monsters were spawning at an alarming rate, and the gods were growing restless.
