Brand New Life Online: Rise Of The Goddess Of Harvest

916 Assembling The Largest Party Ever

Once we were all together and assembled as a big team, I decided to leave the workshop extra protected by leaving a two-layered Divine Ward Barrier, fueled by Spirit, Mana, Ki, and Celestial Energies. It was also directly connected to my Spiritual Aura and Senses, so if anybody dared to hit it, I would immediately share my senses into it and see who it was. I also left an Yggdryad Avatar in the workshop guarding it, with half of my Familiars just to make sure security was tight.

Anyways, our team was definitely gigantic. It was Mark, Rita, Lily, Jenny, Acorn, Nieve, Brisingra, Johanna, Ambil, Angelina, Anikitty, Gandalf, Erdrich, Elena, Anna, Monica, Elisa, and Greenie. And well, me, of course. That made us a group of 19! Almost 20 people. And that's not even including everyone's Familiars and my own Familiars and Dragon Spirits I am bringing along.

But well, if this is such an ancient and powerful Dungeon, it's better to get there while being prepared. While we walked downstairs, Ambil sighed as he equipped his best items for the job. He was carrying his same forging hammer, which he had incrusted a special Jewel which allowed it to grow in size and deal more damage based on its own weight.

"This is a special Jewel, one of my creations. They're called Runic Jewels. When you incrust one of these into a weapon, accessory, or equipment, it can give them some crazy special effects! This and a few others are my prototypes so far. I made them use all my knowledge of runic engravement and alchemy. But they're still far from perfect. Changing size and increasing weight is the most I can do right now." He answered, explaining his amazing creation.

"Wow, that's amazing though." My daughter said. "Can you make me one that increases Critical Hit Chance and Critical Damage?"

"I am not making any commissions yet!" Ambil grumpily said. "I said I am still working on it! I just… Am not that good at Alchemy myself, so it takes its time."

"We could help if you want." Acorn said. "I can openly say I am fairly alright at Alchemy!"

"You're being too humble, Acorn. Your alchemy is already at the level of genius masters." I laughed. "I am still learning everything, but I could help if you don't mind. Let's make these later."

"R-Really? Well… If you really want to." Ambil shrugged, hiding how he felt slightly happy he had relievable people with him now.

"We could also call for Richard as well!" Brisingra said. "Remember him? He was the Alchemist Dwarf that helped us repair Gram. He's also the best Alchemist of my Kingdom."

"Will he come though? I thought he was busy being the royal alchemist." Said Acorn.

"Well he is busy but… I am the princess! So I can just ask my father to let him come for a bit." Brisingra smiled. "I also want to see him; it has been a while…"

"Right, you two were a bit lovey-dovey together now that I remember." Rita smiled, nodding. "Ahh, to be young!"

"Rita you talk like you're an old lady, you're pretty young." I laughed.

"L-Lovey-dovey?! You must be misunderstanding something! There is no way that is what's happening! R-Richard and I are just… friends, that's all! He's such a wimpy man, I would never like him." Brisingra got all proud around us, saying all those things. But it was clear she kind of liked that young man.

"Right, yeaaah…" Acorn said. "Ahem! I'm not so good with these love and relationship stuffs… But I am sure Richard would gladly come if you asked him! From what I remember of him, he was really nice with you, Princess Brisingra. In a more personal way than just titles and authority."

"Hmmm, yes, I will ask him out- I mean, I will ask him to come!" She panicked slightly. "I'm sure he would be fascinated about these ruins too! Although the Runic Jewels seem very amazing too. It could revolutionize the enhancement and usage of equipment as a whole."

"I guess so… Ah, here we are." Ambil said.

Our party stood in front of the gigantic gate leading into the Ancient Valley. It looked ancient, and completely different with the rest of the decorations, color, and overall aesthetic of the Hephaestus Smithy. Ignis was there as well, he had been waiting for our return.

"You're finally book. Looks like you came with a lot of friends this time… I guess its fine, there are no restrictions in regards of participants." He said.

"Participants?" I wondered.

"You see, this Fragment of Cloudia is a very ancient piece of this continent, it contains hidden magic that has melded with the System. You will see things, many things. Called Scenarios. I believe there's only one there, but it might be quite exhausting. Those that enter such Scenarios and attempt to complete them are called participants." He explained.

"Anyways, I won't go into more details because that would ruin the fun, right? The Scenario within this Fragment of Cloudia will tell you everything it contains, but you may also face certain challenges. Are you ready to enter? You should first prepare and make sure you'll stay inside a couple of hours."

"Hmm, well, let us prepare a bit more then." I said, everyone started taking out some items they had acquired and decided to use them now so they could get a last boost of power.

Me included, I quickly checked my recent rewards, the items I got from completing Hephaestus Trial. Aside from the key to the Ancient Valley, there were some consumable items I wanted to use right away if possible. And also, maybe learn and combine some other Skills. So I can get one last boost of power.

After all, I decided to not just recklessly enter the moment I saw the message that appeared in front of us once we faced the gate with the key in my hands. It left us slightly perplexed…

[Divine Dungeon: Ancient Valley (Cloudia Fragment 1/5)] [Danger Level: 300+]

[Warning: Your Level is too low. You may receive further penalties for entering.]

It was a Level 300+ Dungeon. None of us right now was Level 300, the closest was my daughter, but even then, she was only a single person.

We need to get as much power as possible if we want to get through this.