Chapter 44
The dungeon is like a sophisticated living organism.
Inside, it consumes corpses and uses lost souls as materials to birth new life.
“The dungeon not only consumes corpses but also precious metals and equipment, transforming them into rare tools. Treasures that lure humans.”
The types of treasures varied beyond gold. There were unique magic tools that humanity couldn’t create, or jewels crafted solely for aesthetics with no functional purpose.
“It’s a cunning hunter. Even knowing the danger, it makes it impossible to resist.”
“Hersel, could you tone down the scare tactics? It’s dampening the mood…”
The dungeon was an intelligent entity that understood human psychology.
Though this particular dungeon no longer produces treasures thanks to Rockefeller’s intervention, it still wasn’t satisfied with the donation-entry students. To feast on the high-quality nutrients of the third test examinees, it began using its Watchers more aggressively, who were supposed to guard the treasures.
“Limberton, I’m not trying to scare you unnecessarily. The Watcher up ahead is genuinely that dangerous.”