Plundering in the Apocalypse

The next day Shin and his team were going to a dungeon. It was north on the outskirts of Aston city. It was a dangerous dungeon with several levels. Many awakeneds had lost their lives conquering it. 𝐟𝗿𝚎𝐞𝓌e𝒃𝑛𝒐ѵ𝒆𝑙.c𝚘𝓶

It was decided that Shin and Alice will only work as support. If they took action others won't have an opportunity. The goal this time was to help them level up.

Shin also wanted to see their abilities and their synergy working as a team. Every member of the team was present.

In front of the dungeon, many parties were present. They were also interested in Shin's group. They looked strong after all.

"Who are they? They look strong."

"I don't know, never saw them."

"Maybe they are new. They do look strong."

"Are they a part of the guild?"

"See those girls. All are beauties. I'm jealous, maybe I should join their guild."

"Hehe."

Alice was thinking something very deeply. 'Should I kill them?' She couldn't make up her mind.

Soon their turn came and they entered the dungeon as a party.

'Maybe this time I'll focus on collecting materials and drops.' Shin knew these dungeons had some useful resources and now they will be very useful for the guild.

'The monsters in this dungeon are not very strong. But they move in packs so it's still dangerous.'

'As long as they work together they should be fine. Maybe we will even have the chance to stumble upon some rare items.'

James and Jenny were a little anxious. They were the weakest of the bunch. After all their level was low.

Alex was strong but still weak compared to Selene and Marine. Simon was weaker than them but Elena was the strongest among them.

[Selene Fred]

[Level - 34]

[Age - 23]

[Special ability - Water Elementalist (A)]

[Trait - Strong-willed, Protective.]

[Marine Scott]

[Level - 35]

[Age - 23]

[Special ability - Plant Elementalist (A)]

[Trait - Timid, Courageous.]

[Alex Wetland]

[Level - 29]

[Age - 26]

[Special ability - Body Defence (C)]

[Trait - Protective, heart-broken.]

[James Felbert]

[Level - 19]

[Age - 30]

[Title - Saviour]

[Special ability - Golem Master(A)]

[Trait - Loves his wife dearly, nervous.]

[Jenny Felbert]

[Level - 17]

[Age - 28]

[Special ability - Barrier Master(A)]

[Trait - Loves her husband dearly, excited, devoted.]

[Simon Adger]

[Level - 31]

[Age - 20]

[Special ability - Hammer King (B)]

[Trait - Caring, Soft-hearted.]

[Elena Adger]

[Level - 40]

[Age - 18]

[Special ability - Ice Princess (S)]

[Trait - ???]

Shin frowned 'I can't see Elena's traits. The same was for Alice. But why?'

For some reason, Shin was unable to use his skill on Elena and Alice. Even after upgrading. He was unable to know their traits.

'And why is Jenny devoted? To whom? Does it mean a devoted wife?'

Shin was utterly wrong. He would get to know this answer soon. But it will be a little late then.

***

Inside the dungeon, it was a little forest. They were surrounded by greenery. It was overflowing with nature. Although the scene was beautiful. Shin was more interested in the herbs and materials he will find here.

Shin went near Alice and whispered to her. "Alice, can I borrow your <Soul space> skill with my <Loan> skill? I have to store the materials."

Hearing Shin's request Alice raised her eyebrows. She thought for a second then suddenly an idea popped into her mind.

"No problem you can take it," Alice said as her lips curled up into a smile.

The smile on Alice's face made Shin shudder in fear. He felt maybe it was not a great idea. But he can't back out now.

'Maybe I am thinking too much.' Shin relaxed thinking that. But Alice's next words made him understand how wrong he was.

"Now that I think of it. The creditor has to set some conditions right."

'So that way it. Huh, she was taking revenge for what I did.' Shin had fun with Alice when he gave her the Water Magic skill. Now he regrets messing with her.

"Don't say you are going to back out now. Just so you know. I won't carry the materials for you. It takes a lot of my energy." Yes, Alice was only pretending.

Shin knew it very well, 'there's no other option.'

"What condition do you have?" Shin asked.

"Oh, nothing much. You just have to do a few simple things... Kiss me 100 times in a day, hug me for 3 hours, and act however I wish you to, for 2 hours. That's it."

Although Shin was surprised. He reluctantly agreed to Alice's condition. (He also wanted to do those things.)

Elena heard their chatter and felt jealousy inside her heart. If only she was a little more honest. She could have been with him. 'But should I give up just like that? So what if they are in a relationship? Who cares about morals? Why should I give up on him? It's not like he hates me. Also, the world is not the same so why should morals be? I love him from the bottom of my heart. So if I want to be with him. There's nothing wrong.'

***

While they were talking they came into the inner parts of the dungeon. The outer parts of the dungeon were already looted. So nothing was left there. Not even monsters.

Soon they came across a group of monsters.

[Sting Bees (Normal)]

Although the sting bees were of normal rank. Their power was far above that. Shin used his magic eyes to detect the strength level of the monster. They were all below level 40.

"Guys take action," Shin commanded.

After Shin's command, everyone took their attack stance. Elena used ice lances to attack those huge bees. Their stings were like pincers that managed to parry her lances. Simon took the initiative to deal a heavy blow as soon after the first monster parried Elena's attack.

Selene used her water attacks at the remaining monsters. Her attacks were very concentrated so the burst of power was great. Marine tied those bees with vines and with a little manipulation she created sharp thorns in them. The monster's shells were tough so the thorns didn't penetrate inside.

James summoned two golems the size of a goblin. They shot rock bullets at those bees.

One bee managed to escape the bounds and used its sting to attack. Fortunately, Jenny used her barrier at the right time and blocked the attack. As soon as the attack was blocked. Alex took this opportunity to tackle the bee with his physical strength.

Elena once again uses their ice attacks to finish those monsters.

In this battle, everyone used little of their abilities and achieved good results efficiently.

After the battle was finished everyone turned their attention to Shin. Their faces asked how did they do

As for Shin, he was busy collecting materials and herbs. Although he did see them with his magic eyes. He turned and replied.

"The result was good with your basic abilities. Keep this one for now." What Shin said was correct. They had only used their basic abilities to deal with those monsters.

Shin swiped his hand and another herb vanished as his hand touched. Some would think they need an herbalist to determine the value of the herbs. But Shin had future knowledge and most of these herbs were in Leonard's knowledge. As Leonard had a low rank. He devoted his time to studying medicine and traps. With that, he won't have a problem dealing with strong enemies. Although in the future he did become strong.

Strong enough to threaten many forces. But for many years he was still average.

So now Shin knew herbs and his ability <Poison master> made him even more terrifying in that aspect.

"You guys find more monsters don't worry about the corpses and materials." Everyone nodded at his words and followed his command as they started searching for another group of monsters.

Shin gazed at Alice who rolled her eyes seemingly ignoring him.

"Alice, my love."

Hearing Shin's sweet words Alice felt her heartthrob. She barely held herself from smiling in glee.

Shin noticed her trying to suppress her reaction.

He knew his method was working. He got close to her and whispered in a charming voice.

"My love, can you let your servants deal with the corpses?"

Hearing his voice so close to her ear Alice's face turned red. She meekly agreed to his demand while blushing.

"Okay fine," She would be in trouble if this continued.

Alice was certain her inner desires would be revealed at this rate.

So she didn't waste any time and summoned her soul servants.

"Arise."

With her command, her small soul army got to work and started collecting useful materials from those corpses.

"Is this fine with you?" Alice asked grumpily.

"Of course," Shin was very satisfied.

Alice saw Shin's reaction and pouted.

'I'll get you back for teasing me. Hmph.'

Soon after the servants had completed their work and the materials were collected inside the soul space, they met up with others.