CH 45 - My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again

 ―45― Sorry for worrying you.

In every dungeon, there exists a being known as the boss.

The boss lurks at the deepest part of the dungeon, and defeating it grants rewards and the ability to return outside the dungeon.

Pushing open an unusually large door, it surprisingly opens with little effort considering its size.

As the door opened, I took a few steps into the room, only to hear a metallic sound. Turning around, I realized that the door had closed, trapping me inside.

"Master, there's something here."

"Yeah, I know."

I responded to the puppet's words.

I sensed a presence deeper in the room.

"Kugoooaoooaooaooaa!!"

A roar echoed.

The tremors from the overwhelmingly loud sound reverberated through my body.

"What's that...?"

It was an unbelievably large creature. It easily exceeded five meters in length.

With numerous legs and a long, sinuous body, it had a grotesque appearance.

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Giant Centipede "Rumorhars"

An S-class difficulty colossal centipede-like monster.

It can eject poison from its body. This poison is capable of dissolving even metals.

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Using "Appraisal," I attempted to discern the monster's characteristics.

I see, "Appraisal" can provide information beyond what's visible. It appears that I need to be cautious of its poison.

"Pulsating Greatsword."

For now, I transformed the puppet into the form of a greatsword.

This sword should possess the unique ability "Autonomous Function," making it capable of handling formidable opponents.

"Kishaaa!!"

The Giant Centipede Rumorhars charged.

Evading its attack, I seized the opportunity to strike back.

"Puppetry Sword Art: Spinning Dragon Thrust!"

I performed a vertical spinning strike while jumping high into the air.

"It's tough!"

With a clang, the blade was deflected.

Its skin is even tougher than I had imagined...!!

Despite my attempts to attack multiple times, the blade had no effect whatsoever.

"Damn it, damn it!"

Uttering those words, I attempted to strike repeatedly.

However, in response, the Giant Centipede Rumorhars emitted a cackling, metallic noise, mocking my efforts.

Perhaps it was too early to challenge the boss...

Unbeknownst to me, I had come to this conclusion.

This attempt was a failure.

So, I should just die quietly here and try again next time.

Even if I were to die, time would rewind. In that case, I could give it my all in the next attempt.

Merely learning of the boss's strength is a significant gain in itself, I believe.

"Master, are you giving up?"

Suddenly, I heard the puppet's voice urging me on.

It seems they noticed that I was considering giving up.

"You promised, didn't you? That you'd turn me into a human."

That's right.

I'm standing here now because I made a promise with the puppet.

Certainly, I could reset and try again even if I died.

However, the puppet I meet in the next attempt and the current puppet are different. Fulfilling the promise with the current puppet can only be achieved in this timeline.

"I'm sorry for causing you worry."

I can't give up.

I must struggle until the end. It's the only way I'll ever conquer this dungeon, no matter how much time passes.

"Let's get serious for a moment."

"Master!"

Admittedly, the Giant Centipede Rumorhars' skin is hard, and I can't penetrate it with my current abilities.

But there must be a relatively softer spot somewhere that I can pierce through.

For instance, inside its body.

"Hey, you, the weakling. My life is right here. Make sure to aim properly."

I used "Provocation" against the Giant Centipede Rumorhars.

"Kishaaa!!"

With a metallic sound, the Giant Centipede Rumorhars charged towards me.

Its attacks were too monotonous.

Just as I planned.

"Puppetry Sword Art: Swift Dragon Charge!"

I charged forward.

Even if I get devoured, it doesn't matter. In fact, it should devour me!

I'll slash from inside its body with my blade...!

Thrusting into the mouth of the Giant Centipede Rumorhars, I continued the momentum, thrusting my blade and cutting forcefully.

With each cut, blue blood splattered all over my body.

And before I knew it, I was outside the body of the Giant Centipede Rumorhars.

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Monster defeated.

Acquired skill points.

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With that message window, the carcass of the Giant Centipede Rumorhars split in half vertically and fell to the ground.

"We did it! Master!"

Hearing the puppet's cheers, I finally realized it.

I had defeated the dungeon boss.

"I did it...?"

It was a bit hard to believe.

Until now, I had never defeated a monster on the first try, no matter what kind of creature it was.

I had died repeatedly, over and over again, struggling and retrying, before finally achieving victory.

So, to defeat the dungeon boss on the first attempt was quite surprising.

Honestly, before entering this room, I had expected to face multiple challenges.

"Hey, Master, let's celebrate a bit more. After all, you've finally defeated the boss you've been aiming for."

"...Yeah."

Various memories flashed before me.

When I was falsely accused and banished to the depths of the dungeon.

The countless battles I fought against the armored Bear Bugbears.

Meeting Agaha, the vampire Yudite, and the puppet.

And now, I had finally achieved my goal of conquering the dungeon.

"Alright!!!"

I couldn't help but shout.