Bab 144: The Dungeon’s Depths [2]

Arvell opened his eyes wide in disbelief.

'If this thing is tamed, it obviously means that someone sent it here intentionally… Meaning that those slimes from earlier were intentionally targeting us!'

A stream of thoughts flooded Arvell's brain as he tried to figure out what was happening.

Perhaps the pitfall from earlier was also orchestrated so that this slime here would kill them?

If so…

It meant that someone was intentionally trying to harm/kill their group.

'What could be their motive?' Arvell turned his head to look at the girl who was out cold in his arms.

If there was anyone to target in their group, it was evident it would be none other than the princess herself.

But who would do that?

To be able to hide the presence of such a beast in the dungeons, it was evident that the person would be high up enough on the social ladder to pull a few strings here and there.