Reincarnated With A Glitched System: Why Is My MP Not Running Out? Chapter 1992: Standing Up For Myself
Previously on Reincarnated With A Glitched System: Why Is My MP Not Running Out?...
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"Forgive our impoliteness. We'd overlooked that you're the princess and a hero too... You hold free access to any dungeon. Pardon us!" The guards hastily moved aside.
"Hmph. I'll overlook it this time," I declared, moving ahead. "Let's go, everyone— What?"
Surprised looks covered everyone's faces as they stared at me. Could they really believe I'd always remain gentle and sweet? I possess my own fiery temper as well.
"Phew, you're truly your mother's daughter," Aquarina chuckled. "That attitude of hers shows up in you at times... I wonder if you'll resemble her even more as you mature."
"Hey, what's bad about defending myself?" I shot back. "I got tons of tasks ahead and a grand scheme brewing. I won't let idiotic remarks from fools slow me down. If they persist in belittling me constantly, I'll gladly drop the nice act and reveal just how lenient I've been. Let them gripe and hurl insults all they like—but only behind my back. If they dare do it right in front of me, I'll show them precisely why the Elven Kingdom reigns supreme across the world."
"Wow, that's kinda hot but—hahaha," Aquarina slapped my shoulders lightly. "Chill out. Feeling stressed?"
"A bit... Let's wrap this up quick. Craving a hot bath and some dinner," I yawned. "The faster we end it, the better."
"Hm, fine," Aquarina agreed, planting a soft kiss on my forehead.
"Ah, my bad. Did I seem frightening?" I inquired. "I'm still your Sylphy, haha. Though we must all mature someday and behave like grown-ups. Staying childish and allowing others to walk all over me—no, over us—will just make things worse as time passes. Sometimes, humility turns into a flaw that villains exploit to make you miserable. That's... a harsh lesson from my own experiences."
"Wow, girl, you sound like you're forty already," Celeste sighed. "We understand."
"No issue with it, big sis. I'd have handled it the same if you didn't," my brother agreed with a nod. "Insulting or trampling us isn't just against us—it's an attack on the Kingdom and our family. That's clearly a grave offense."
"Hm, acting tough like that is fine. Super cool!" Celica exclaimed.
"Yeah... You seemed extra reliable back there, Sylphy—more than ever," Mist grinned. "It was like your mom stood among us. She's incredibly dependable always. With her nearby, safety envelops me, as if no disaster could strike."
"Hahaha, stop likening me to her so much!" I protested. "I-I'm not like Mom that way!"
Entering the Swamp Shrimp Dungeon, a massive swamp sprawled through an extensive cavern, featuring numerous tunnels branching under the murky waters. Magic boats or spell-based floating served as ideal travel methods, yet not all possessed the skill—adventurers mostly relied on ordinary vessels.
Giant shrimp-like horrors infested this dungeon, giving it its fitting title. Its trio of bosses consisted of a shrimp, a lobster, and an enormous spider crab.
"We've farmed this place plenty. Stocked up on our hauls, and purifying the bodies would let us feast on heaps of shrimp and crab back home," my brother noted.
"Nice idea, but caution is key. That lethal curse clings to the remains," I warned. "Standard purification rarely eradicates this fresh curse. Optimal approach: repurpose old corpses for alchemy materials, then snag fresh shrimp right here."
"Alright, that works," my brother nodded. "Ah, look—a swarm right there."
Miasma had been nearly fully purged from the swamp, spawning only healthy monsters now. A horde of Flying Swamp Shrimp—Tier 5 beasts—charged, bursting from the water and soaring via wing-like gills.
Handling them proved simple. Strength charged in, her fiery fists smashing and felling them swiftly. Glutton collected the fallen bodies.
"This way, dinner's secured."
Come to think of it, Alice and Yggdra once prepared a stew for me from Glacial Dungeon beast meat, uncursed thankfully.
"Alice, can you purify meat?" I questioned.
"Beyond serving as your System, I'm a Divine Spirit of Heaven and Celestial affinities, Sylphy... You often forget," she replied. "Lately, you rarely call on me for battles."
"I only wish to shield you from harm," I smiled. "So, you can handle the purification?"
"Indeed. Ever since our Familiar Contract bound me as your Spirit, I've demonstrated my abilities. Divine runes form my whole being in immense amounts. Channeling them lets you cast mighty spells—recall that?" she prompted.
"Yeah. My first try summoned a colossal light sword that cleaved a huge demon in two..." I affirmed. "Anyway, core's that way."
Divine Eyes pinpointed a Mana source swiftly. Tracking it revealed connections to various others.
Attuning to their Mana wavelengths while approaching led us straight to the concealed core zone.
An underwater-only cavern hid it. Aura-generated bubbles allowed our dive inside.
Within lay a spacious, barren chamber. Dimensional Stone coated the distant wall.
A protector lurked there: a golden crab boasting fiery red eyes.
"Oh, hidden boss alert?!" Zephyrus exclaimed in awe.
"That one's new to us!" Celica added.
Tier 8 Golden Crab Emperor defined the beast—a colossal, hundred-meter crab armored in mithril-tough shell.
Capable of razing a whole city effortlessly, it loomed.
"Alright, time to handle this guy and—"
My brother hadn't moved when I slashed with Scarlet.
Blazing divine slash wave sliced clean through the crab, slaying it on the spot.
"Done."
Corpse disregarded, we hammered and assaulted the Dimensional Stone barrier.
Disbelief filled my brother's gaze as he watched me.
"I-I wanted a shot at it..."
"No time for fun fights, little bro."
"Ugh, true..."
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