I Became the Younger Brother of the Female Protagonist in the Novel

“hahahaha! We go first!”

A black-haired boy, Jade, runs past Kayneth and runs forward. And after Jade, three boys and girls started running as if they were wary of us.

Maybe 30 seconds passed?

Their figures disappeared from view.

In response, Neris and Katarina stared at Keynes, who was running ahead with a slight nervous expression.

“… … Shouldn’t we be in a hurry too?”

“that’s right. If those guys at least subdue all the demon beasts… … .”

Seeing the impatient look of the two, Keynes shrugged.

“There’s nothing good about wasting your stamina ignorantly like Jade. and… … .”

The moment Kayneth was speechless, several students passed by on both sides and went ahead.

Kayneth pointed his finger at their backs.

“If those guys clear the aisle we’re going to, we should be grateful. Because this is not a test of who first defeats the Witchbeast, but a test of how many points out of 50 you can get during the time limit.”

Ardeal, who was walking by Kayneth, nodded.

“Yes, it is as Kayneth said. If you easily waste your stamina while moving like those people, you will end up in a dangerous situation in many ways when fighting or evacuating later.”

When Ardeal nodded, Neris and Katarina nodded as if they understood.

“Oh, and… … There are so many monsters in this dungeon that they can rot, so don’t worry too much.”

Even the wizards of the 4th and 5th circles couldn’t subdue all the monsters inside this dungeon.

However, they, who are just first-year students, defeat all the monsters that may be approaching thousands or tens of thousands? It would be a nonsense story.

Bubbly.

A lantern installed inside the dungeon.

Dozens or hundreds of lanterns powered by magic stones were installed on the walls at regular intervals, so the passageway was bright enough to be seen with the naked eye.

After advancing about 300 to 400m, the four of them found a passageway on the left leading to room 51.

The moment they were about to move to Room 51 as planned,

“aaagh-!”

Neris and Katarina flinched at the sound of screams coming from behind them. Ardeal also erased his smile and hardened his expression.

All three gazed at Kayneth in unison.

“The scream just… … .”

“… … Someone must have been attacked by the Witchbeast. The checkpoint will be close to the room, so the professors must have moved. We can go our own way.”

He replied with a calm expression.

Ardeal nodded once.

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This is not the time to worry about others.

The inside of the dungeon is a place full of all sorts of dangers. Rather than worrying about the lives of others, you should prioritize your own life and the lives of your comrades, and look at the situation calmly.

“… … Room 51 will be available soon, so prepare for battle.”

“then… … From now on, I will step forward.”

At Ardeal’s remark, Kayneth nodded and stepped back.

Keynes was in charge of directing the battle between the three and monitoring the situation. A kind of commander?

“wow… … .”

Entering the room, Neris and Katarina looked slightly surprised.

Unlike the dark passageway, the ceiling and walls of the room were filled with glowing ores.

“Well, isn’t that kind of ore traded at a high price? Someone might steal… … .”

At Neris’ question, Kayneth shook his head with a small smile.

“On the market, that ore is being traded for 3 silver coins per 10kg.”

“uh… … . Isn’t that expensive?”

Neris’s expression went blank for a moment at the lower-than-expected price.

“Right now, the dungeon is shining from the mana it contains, but the mined ores lose their light quickly because they are not supplied with mana.”

“Isn’t that not worth anything?”

“Yes, people in the past thought so. However, people have been developing it so that it can emit light by artificially injecting mana into the ore. And the result… … .”

“Oh, please… … .”

“Yes, it is the lantern that lit up the aisle just now. And that ore is also used in the lights used in the mansion and academy.”

The ore was like a kind of light bulb.

Neris nodded in understanding as she touched the ore with her hand. Like realizing something new.

“Let’s go in sooner than that.”

Room 51 was a meadow.

The four of them hurriedly formed a formation in a diamond shape and advanced through the thick, waist-deep thicket.

and after a while

“stop.”

Following Kayneth’s instructions, the three of them stopped all at once.

Sseuseuk.

A killer rabbit moving swiftly under a bush. A cute beast reminiscent of a rabbit. But if you are deceived by the appearance, you will hurt your big nose.

It was characterized by sharp paws and red eyes, and those sharp paws were so menacing that it could cut in half an entity perceived as an enemy in an instant.

In particular, if it is a grassland area where a surprise attack is possible, the risk will be even higher.

“One approaching from around 30m to the left. Neris, cast your magic over there.”

Kayneth pointed his finger in the direction of the attack, indicating the location of the enemy.

Neris nodded once at Kayneth’s instruction, then turned to the left and aimed at the staff.

“Element Magic – Ice Arrow.”

Wedge love!

The arrow of ice that was shot towards the left 25-30m… … .

Fu-wook!

“Kieek-?!”

It seems to have hit him.

Neris, who had subdued a demon for the first time in her life, was delighted with a slight smile.

He seemed nervous inside because the enemy was invisible, but this first hunt seemed to give him some confidence.

Ardeal, Katarina, and Neris started attacking in the direction and location indicated by Keynes.

Maybe 20-30 minutes passed like that.

The three of them subdued a total of 17 killer rabbits and made a great achievement.

“This, this… … .”

Neris and Katarina trembled in horror as they held the killer rabbit’s corpse in one hand.

However, each one of them is reflected in the score of the practical evaluation.

They retrieved the bodies and put them in Kayneth’s subspace pouch.

“Is this the same as securing 17 points? then… … .”

Keynes turned his head to the right and swung his staff.

“Element Magic – Ice Arrow.”

Freezing magic of the 1st circle.

It is the same magic that Neris showed me earlier.

However, there was one other part of her magic.

Wedge-breaking love liquid-!

A magic circle floating in the air. Thirty ice arrows were shot in a single direction from there.

Fufufufufu!

“Keeeaek-?!”

Surprised by his sudden action, the three of them were stunned for a moment when they heard the cry of a killer rabbit coming from the direction the ice arrow was fired from.

Kayneth walked to the place where the cries were heard with a grave expression.

Soon, I picked up three killer rabbits and put them in my subspace pocket.

“Twenty points for this. Let’s supplement the remaining 30 points with Orcs.”

He smiled brightly.

On the other hand, the three of them burst into laughter as if they were dejected after seeing it.

“… … If it’s Keynes, can you fill 50 points by yourself?”

“Currently, I don’t even have 30% mana left in my mana core. But to see you smile even after using that level of magic… … . As expected, the 4th Circle Wizards live in a different world.”

Ardeal let out a small sigh at the content of the conversation between Katarina and Neris. And I had no choice but to nod my head as if I agreed with the two girls.

It felt like Kayneth’s back was too far away.

Like a huge barrier that cannot be crossed.

However, realizing that he was in a group with them, he smiled a little.

Do you feel like your heart is getting better?

‘… … I can really get 50 points in the first practical evaluation.’

It was Ardeal who was sure of the perfect score while looking at Kayneth’s gigantic back.

After passing through room 51, the four of them stepped into the passageway connected to room 71.

After walking about 500m through a long passage, they finally arrived at Room 71.

“Chwiik! Chwiyiik!”

In the outer area of Room 71, bushes and trees grew thickly.

However, in what seemed to be the center of the room, there was a dirt floor with no plants growing, and the orcs built a small colony on that dirt floor.

He has a height of 2~3m and a physique that looks quite heavy. Orc’s unique green skin and molars sticking out of his mouth. They had bizarre appearances to the extent that it was doubtful whether they were really creatures of this world.

“That, that’s an orc… … .”

Seeing an orc for the first time, Neris and Katarina’s faces turned pale. Even Ardeal, who had seen orcs two or three times along with the knights of his family, also gulped down his saliva with a rigid face.

Orcs were roaming the village wearing leather armor and holding steel weapons in their hands.

“… … Twelve orc warriors and eight orc archers? Fortunately, not too many.”

Hearing Kayneth’s muttering, Neris looked startled.

‘Well, isn’t that a lot?’

Unlike Neris, whose face hardened from a cold sweat, Keynes scratched her head and displayed a relaxed look.

“You guys are hiding in the bush for a while. It’ll be over soon anyway, but make sure Killer Rabbit is coming from behind. And just in case you didn’t know, Ardeal has the communication port.”

Kayneth handed over the emergency communication tool to Ardeal.

OK… … .

“Are you really going to go alone? On terrain like this with no obstacles… … You’ll have to deal with them all. I’d rather go back to Room 51 and fill up the remaining points with the Killer Rabbit… … .”

Ardeal presents an alternative with a voice of concern.

Seeing that, Keynes raised the corner of her mouth and put the staff on her shoulder.

“don’t worry. Because what I see now is confidence, not arrogance and conceit. To be honest, about 20 orcs are just a taster.”

In an instant, the heads of Ardeal and the two girls were discolored like white paper.

Twenty orcs, C-rank beasts, tasted it? What the hell is the boy in front of you talking about?

Seeing the three people’s blank expressions, Keynes gave a slightly awkward smile.

“Well, whatever! Ardeal, as you requested, I will show you what the Fourth Circle is. so… … I’m watching you from here.”

Bubbly.

Kayneth goes alone to the orc colony, destroying the bushes.

Ardeal couldn’t take his eyes off his back. I was worried too, but it was because his back looked so huge.

“then… … Let’s look forward to what you said. A rare genius wizard.”

Ardeal lowered his stance under the bushes and gave a small smile.

Chapter 54

54. Practical evaluation (4)

“Chwiik? Chwii profit!”

They must have found me.

I smiled as I swung the staff across my shoulder once.

“It’s a waste of magic to use on an orc, but… … .”

An orc archer pulling the bowstring.

I confirmed their hostility and immediately cast magic.

“Element Magic – Inferno!”

At the same time as he recited the casting language, a red magic circle was created in the air.

and… … .

Fuhuaaa!

spewed out flames.

Huge flames, reminiscent of a dragon’s breath, radiated forward.

“Chwii profit?!”

“Chwiik!!”

Orcs panicked at the huge flames and intense heat. The guys started to scatter in all directions, albeit belatedly, while wandering around.

But the flames did not wait for them to escape.

“There is no time for you to attack.”

Even thick leather armor couldn’t protect them.

“Chwiiik-!”

Orc archers pulling the strings of bows and orc warriors trying to run with swords and shields.

I aimed at the staff, cast magic one after another, and set them on fire.

The guys let out a cry that sounded like a scream.

Is it the so-called pig-picking sound?

Soon I was rolling around on the dirt floor.

Do you think I’ll let the lights go out?