Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?

Chapter 1579 - 959: You Are Already the Sun_2

Later on, he heard about Solar’s story, driven by curiosity toward this warrior, he set out to trace his footsteps, traveling to every place Solar was known to appear, and fighting side by side with him.The sensation of fighting alongside Solar was entirely different from the feelings when he helped others; Solar’s absolute reliability and unyielding optimism turned every perilous Dungeon adventure into something bright.

It was during those times that his feelings toward the Sun Warrior deepened; if before, helping others meant becoming an efficient, emotionless machine that pushed through obstacles, then after adventuring with Solar, he turned into someone who was encouraging.

Reflecting on these experiences, Hevi couldn’t help but smile, feeling mentally and physically healthier.

The spiritual power that had been leaking due to unstable emotions began to diminish.

"Every time I see you, I’m truly happy, because I know everything will be stable; when you help, everything becomes safest. We all believe this."

"We also believe you will definitely find your own sun; everyone you’ve helped wishes for you to achieve your desires... Oh, what am I even doing..."

As Hevi spoke, he blushed a little, questioning himself about if he was being sentimental toward the residual shadow of a Dungeon, aware it likely wouldn’t respond to his lengthy speech in any way.

He quietly glanced back at the Starfire Knights, finding no signs of awkwardness, instead, they earnestly listened to his words.

"Seriously..."

Hevi scratched his head, like someone who wasn’t good with words, trying hard to squeeze some comforting words out, eventually saying,

"Though we don’t quite understand what you mean by the ’sun,’ or why it captivates you so irresistibly, we all hope you find whatever it is you’re searching for," he paused suddenly, bit his lip, and said, "But, we’ve seen a frightening future concerning you, if these worms remain alive, that future might already be coming to pass. We don’t want you to become that way. Is it truly worth it?"

"You’ve been seeking your sun, but..."

He glanced back at the Starfire Knights again, memories flashed through his mind.

Fighting the Abyss alongside Solar in Ulashiro, battling fiercely with King’s Knights and Executioners in Yanor Londo, charging at the bell-guarding Stone Statue Ghost, and countless golden Summoning Runes lighting up in tough terrains...

Hevi took a breath and said,

"For us, you have already become the sun."

For those adventuring in the Dungeon, Solar himself had become a source of light and warmth, inspiring everyone.

This was a universally agreed fact.

"Hevi said it well!" "Wonderful!" "So moving..."

A variety of emotions were heard from behind, from the Starfire Knights, breaking Hevi’s deeply immersed mood, leaving him with a mix of bizarre expressions - awkwardness, blush, and embarrassment - a blend on his face.

"Why did I say all this here..."

He turned his head, standing up slightly clumsily, snatched the corpse of the Sun Worm from Solar’s hand and tore it apart on the spot.

Solar had ceased to speak, no longer emitting those sorrowful sounds; he sat there silently.

Uncertain if his words would elicit a reaction from the residual shadow of the Dungeon, Hevi wasn’t bothered by spending time being sentimental here.

Rather than mourning Solar’s corpse, he preferred expressing his thoughts clearly here.

"He won’t react anymore."

People understood that Solar was in a situation where there would be no follow-up dialogue, this was likely the end.

All the Sun Worms were dead; without their luminous enticement, Solar wouldn’t completely go mad, but what would happen to him once his convictions shattered? The Starfire Knights couldn’t fathom it, nor did they want to.

"Let’s go, let’s head back for now."

Hevi shook his head and turned to lead everyone back.

"The change we’ve discovered is important, I want to quickly inform everyone back home."

Even though they weren’t sure of the exact steps, as long as they killed the Sun Worms in advance, Solar could avoid being parasitized. While he might eventually feel dejected, this outcome would be much better than becoming a complete Wandering Soul, wouldn’t it?

This information should be greatly useful to those who don’t want Solar to become a Wandering Soul.

"Never imagined we’d have unexpected gains this time, another amendment to the doctrine, perhaps?"

Hevi sighed, "I don’t have the strength nor the inclination to think. If you want to change it, go ahead."

"No worries, I have the material; I just recorded your speech using the Image Stone."

"..."

"Delete it!"

"I’ll kill you!"

The Starfire Knights returned to the bonfire, rested for a while, and then proceeded back to the tunnel to take another look.

Solar, who was originally supposed to be sitting there, had already disappeared, leaving nothing but the scattered corpse of the Sun Worm on the ground.

Where did Solar go?

Nobody knew, but since there wasn’t suddenly a pile of light points appearing on the ground, identifiable as Solar’s equipment, maybe things weren’t too bad?

Unable to fathom the situation, adventurers were completely perplexed about what would happen next.

Wasn’t it said that residual shadows were records left by ancient people in the Dungeon, so why did Solar exhibit two different endings? This occurrence was unprecedented in the world’s Dungeon history, yet seemed to lack any detailed research value.

"As long as you kill the Sun Worms in advance, Solar can avoid parasitization!"

"The advance action refers to before entering the Chaos Ruins of Izalis... Perhaps. Anyway, don’t go killing the Hundred-legged Demon early."

After leaving the Dungeon, Hevi and his team gathered adventurers to announce this finding.

The adventurers’ reactions varied.

"Huh, is this considered a method to save Solar? So fast!"

"Doesn’t seem too troublesome; if I ever go there, I’ll casually do it."

"Residual shadow’s ending can be changed?"

"Great! He can live!"

But on the other side.

Luluwo and others, who had just defeated Solar and walked out of the Dungeon with his equipment, heard this.

"Clang clang clang—"

The equipment held in their hands clattered to the ground, and the noise immediately drew the attention of passersby.

Luluwo, Leon, and Steeran showed expressions of dumbfoundedness, involuntarily opening their mouths slightly quivering, eventually blurting,

"Huh?"

Leon turned swiftly and dashed toward the Teleportation Gate, but unfortunately, he had entered the Dungeon once today; the gate had become a solid wall for him, bouncing him back instantly.

Cold sweat appeared on Leon’s forehead; he had to quickly enter the Dungeon to verify one thing—

Ensuring his Solar wouldn’t be affected by the defeat of Luluwo’s Solar!

"Had I known he could live, I wouldn’t have entered with you!"

Steeran’s mouth twitched, looking at Solar’s equipment on the ground, muttering to himself,

"Did we act too hastily..."

Someone noticed their predicament.

Momentarily, the plaza was filled with an awkward atmosphere.