Chapter 2: First Step Into Dungeon

"And you, kid…."

The woman turned to the young man and looked at him with a look full of hatred and disgust.

"You are just a courier that we pay, if you don't want to follow us then, please just go and find a party that will pay you."

"I-I'm sorry, I…."

The young man just looked down while apologizing to the woman.

"Don't be too harsh on the two of them..." Kyle said, calming the woman down.

"Well, if you put it like that, Kyle…"

The woman's attitude changed drastically when the man named Kyle spoke to her.

"Don't worry, we'll take a safe route and also, we won't be fighting the boss of the 25th floor." Kyle said to the two of them.

"Well, if you put it like that…"

Towers that rise so high that even penetrate the sky are called Dungeons, no one knows how the towers appeared. 20 years ago suddenly the towers appeared by themselves and human life began experienced drastic changes because some people gained various powers such as being able to shoot magic or strengthen their bodies.

So far, elite adventurers have only been able to reach the 60th floor of the dungeons in this city. Not a single adventurer has managed to complete any of the dungeons. To reach the 60th floor, countless victims have fallen and because of that, the dungeon is quite a dangerous place for an adventurer like the young man who is currently walking towards the entrance of the dengon while carrying a very large bag.

The young man could only be a courier for parties who needed his services. He was only an F rank adventurer. The young man didn't have much time left, he only had less than three months before his Adventurer status was revoked by the Adventurer's Association because he didn't have made any progress over the past year.

The dungeon door slowly opened and one by one the adventurers began to enter the dungeon.

"Okay... Let's go in immediately..."

Kyle looked very enthusiastic when he invited all the members of his party. Of course, Kyle is currently filled with motivation or enthusiasm because if he manages to pass the 25th floor today he will be promoted to rank C.

"Hey, kid…. Don't look hesitant like that, if something dangerous happens I will protect you..."

The middle-aged man realized that the party composition this time didn't make sense because only Kyle was ranked D and the rest were only ranked E, not forgetting an F ranked courier with a status that showed the number 1 and they also had a goal of reaching the 25th floor. beyond the capabilities of E rank.

"T-thank you, uncle…"

When they were on the ground floor of the dungeon, it was filled with other adventurers who were about to go to the various floors of this dungeon.

"Hey, get out of the way..." A voice was heard from behind them and they turned around and saw several adventurers wearing quite expensive and quite good equipment.

"O-okay..." Said Kyle, who looked panicked.

"Oi… That's the Rising Phoenix…" Muttered one of the adventurers who saw the group of adventurers who had just entered.

"…Rising Phoenix…" The Rank F young man muttered while watching with his eyes filled with admiration as the group passed in front of him.

Rising Phoenix is one of the top guilds that has been active since the first dungeon appeared in this world. There are many Rising Phoenix members who are very famous and very strong. They can also be referred to as elite adventurers.

"Hey, kid, this isn't the right place for someone like you…"

The figure of the man who was seen wearing shiny iron armor suddenly said that to the figure of the young man who was carrying a large bag.

"If you still love your life, leave everything you are doing and stop being an adventurer..." He said that to the young man who worked as a courier carrying goods.

"Don't think too much about what that elite adventurer told you, kid." The old man said to the young man who seemed to be used to hearing those words.

"Ah, it's no problem uncle, it's nothing that can bother me," the young man took another step towards Kyle and the other party members who were already at the front.

"I've often heard words like that, the first time I heard it, it felt really painful but, now, it just feels normal, ahaha..." The young man laughed dryly as he said those words.

"I-is that so…"

The old man was a little surprised when he heard what was said by the young man who was walking in front of him while carrying a fairly large bag. He did not expect that this young man, who was probably the same age as his daughter, would have suffered such a sad fate. He didn't know whether to say a word that was appropriate to the young man and deep inside his heart he felt regret, but he couldn't do much because he was only an E rank adventurer.

The Old Man sighed as he looked at the young man who seemed to have experienced many bitter things. Silently, he felt sympathy for the young man's life, but knew that he didn't have much power or influence to help any further. Even so, he tried to encourage him.

"You are a strong adventurer, kid," he said in a soft voice. "Keep going forward with your head held high. Don't let their words break your spirit. Only you know how strong you are."

Although the old man could not provide any substantial help, his words gave the young man a little hope. The young man may have faced many difficult things, but with the support of those around him, he would be able to face any challenges that might come his way.

The young man nodded lightly, grateful for the old man's encouraging words. Even though their journey may be difficult, they must press forward with passion and courage. That's the essence of being an adventurer, even when you have to face unexpected obstacles. Carrying a heavy bag on his shoulder, the young man rejoined his teammates, ready to continue their journey to the next floor in this mysterious dungeon.