How did I turn my victim into a phoenix-like hero?

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A brand new, sharpened broadsword.

Maintain light powder, restore potions, and other auxiliary items.

These newly purchased items, even if they are just some initial equipment, were all obtained through their own adventures.

Sirocco chuckled to himself, a sense of satisfaction rising within him as a player.

However, he also knew in his heart that...

Even with thorough preparation, if you keep going into dungeons and engaging in battles where the win rate isn't 100%, you'll eventually be betrayed by Lady Luck.

We must never be careless and always maintain a sense of awe.

But that doesn't stop explorers from having a lucrative profession.

He earned enough to pay back Beren in just one dungeon run, and even had money left over to buy armor.

Sirocco has decided on one goal—to save money.

To acquire stronger, better, and more controllable skills, I need to start saving money for dungeon exploration starting today.

Once you unlock the dungeon shop deep in the second level, you can ask the female demon shopkeeper there to exchange for rare skills.

I can't wait to go into the dungeon! I really want to try out the new weapon. I should have booked it for 6 o'clock instead of 7...

Just as Sirocco was thinking this, a commotion arose nearby.

It's mainly female voices.

A new side quest has appeared?

Sirocco followed the sound to its source, but what he saw was...

A very handsome man was surrounded by a lot of people, and he smiled bitterly while making a gesture of refusal.

It's Cass.

The onlookers, mostly women, secretly took photos with their phones.

Cass looked around, and the moment his eyes met Sirocco's, he walked straight and elegantly to Sirocco's side.

Sirocco stared at him blankly, mainly because he didn't understand.

His already flowing blue hair was styled to be even more flowing, and a well-tailored suit made Cass look even more impressive, exuding a natural aristocratic air in every gesture.

Why are you all dressed up to come see me? Are you going to apply for a gigolo job, young master?

Compared to others, the outfit of a sirloin jeans and a gray hoodie looks like that of an ordinary person.

"Sirocco? You're here early."

"Haha... I regret coming so early now."

Upon hearing what Sirocco said, Kascha checked the time and lowered his shoulders shyly.

Sirocco got goosebumps.

Is this still the Cass I know?

In the second playthrough, he sees no one but his wife, and is a dark, pure-love warrior who kills anyone who gets in his way.

no way...

This is Cass from the first playthrough; he's sunny, cheerful, and a nice guy.

The newly formed female fan club of Kas in the distance, with their resentful and jealous gazes, could surely riddle Sirocco with bullets.

Sirocco, recalling his misleading appearance, understood what was going on.

They must have mistaken me for Cassius's girlfriend.

It was too late to pretend I didn't know Cass.

“We’re classmates, so let’s not use honorifics. What are you doing wearing that suit? I didn’t ask you to come out to walk the runway at an international fashion show.”

"To be honest, I've never gone out with a guy before, so I might have done something wrong..."

"..."

Seeing Cass's honest expression, Sirocco knew he meant no harm, and he was truly speechless.

I need to get out of here quickly, or the fan club will start attacking me!

Because Cass was so handsome that he attracted too much attention, Sirocco dragged Cass away from the scene.

Explain the cause and effect, and suggest that Cass change into something more understated.

Upon learning the truth, Cass was extremely disappointed.

"Oh, I see... I'm sorry, why did I get so worked up..."

Cass wiped away the tears that had secretly escaped from the corners of his eyes.

This made Sirocco even more afraid.

What are you sad about?

Is this guy really gay?

The thought of going down into the underground city with him made Sirocco break out in a cold sweat. His rear end felt chilly.

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"Smoothly...terrible."

Brid looked at the position on the ring chart.

With one hand on the hilt of a sword, he walked in Zone C on the first floor.

As for why Brid stayed, besides the simple reason of leveling up, there was also curiosity...

A little bit of curiosity.

Sirocco recommended a leveling spot to her.

I'd like to take a quick look.

In addition to the location, the information also included relevant information about the road: hidden traps, treasure chests that should not be touched, and the weaknesses and habits of monsters, all clearly marked.

If this information is true, a round trip won't take much time.

To say that Brid wasn't surprised would be a lie.

Sirocco's actions were not a spur-of-the-moment decision, nor were they half-hearted efforts; he was fully committed to facing the challenges of the dungeon.

This detailed intelligence clearly shows that he must have spent a considerable amount of time investigating these matters....

Imagining Shilock looking worried and buried in his research materials, Brid felt gratified and fulfilled.

There's a kind of joy in seeing your child grow up and become sensible.

At first, I thought Sirocco was just talking casually, but I didn't expect him to be so serious. It would be a disservice to Sirocco's efforts if I didn't actually go and see for myself.

The journey felt like a stroll through a shopping mall, and Brid thought she could follow the information and travel smoothly all the way.

"?!"

Suddenly, around the corner ahead, a group of four appeared.

Before the other party could notice her, Brid left the main road and hid in the shadow of the rocks by the roadside.

The man in the lead had bright red hair and was surrounded by his underlings.

Brid gritted her teeth, recalling the extremely unpleasant events of that day.

The red-haired man had a tooth mark across his face; even if he were reduced to ashes, Brid would still recognize him.

"Cliff, you're here to level up too?"

Brid whispered, her palms sweating as she gripped the slightly warm hilt of her beloved sword.

32. Bridgman's Impulse

"Why are you making that gloomy face? Stop slouching and keep up."

"Haha... Sirocco, you're so strict... You're a completely different person compared to the one at school."

Section C, Level 1.

Sirocco, now equipped with new gear, is accompanied by Kas, who has changed into his combat uniform.

We encountered needle-pricked rabbits along the way.

The rabbit monster with sharp horns growing from its forehead approached from a blind spot, close in on the ground. If you were to be stabbed by those blood-red horns, which could be used as valuable weapon materials when they were dropped, it would be a fatal wound at the very least.

The monster moves swiftly and ruthlessly, but with one person acting as bait and the other as the ambush, they can be dealt with quickly through their cooperation.

"Something good has fallen. Look, this beautiful agate-red animal horn."

Sirocco played with the beast horn; this thing could be exchanged for at least 4000 RMB.

"...Oh, Sirocco, you can have it."

Cass was dejected.

"The spoils will be divided equally after we get out, so I'll keep them for now."