Reincarnated With A Glitched System: Why Is My MP Not Running Out? Chapter 2031: Breakfast Before Going Dungeon Diving

After revealing Armageddon’s heart and witnessing her genuine emotions surface, I departed her divine realm as she began summoning colossal meteors. She truly was quite mad. Yet, she had shown a degree of affection towards me, even bestowing two kisses upon my head and a lick across my face with her lengthy tongue...

Deep down, she possessed a certain charm, I was certain of it. All girls like her invariably had a tender side!

Regardless, having achieved my objective of cheering her to the point of her reverting to her typically ferocious state, I made my escape.

Upon returning home, I descended the stairs to partake in breakfast with everyone. My family and friends were already gathered at the table.

"Well, look who finally decided to wake up!" my mother exclaimed.

"Hello, everyone," I responded.

I was the sole individual still asleep, having overly occupied myself earlier. Master Felicia was also present, sharing a meal beside my father as if no extraordinary events had transpired.

The audacity of that woman knew no limits.

"Alright, it seems you were occupied elsewhere, but I set aside some breakfast for you just in case," my mom said, arranging several plates of food before me. It constituted a wholesome and generous meal.

"Ah, thank you, Mother!" I replied, happily digging in. "So, quite a bit occurred yesterday, didn't it? Did everyone enjoy themselves?"

"We certainly did!" Lara affirmed with a radiant smile. "I wonder if the Dungeon is alright now. Are there no more swarms of divine beasts?"

"No, not any longer," I confirmed with a nod.

"That's wonderful news!" Lara beamed. "Oh, I'm pondering what we should do today. Shall we simply relax? Or perhaps we could delve into alchemy?"

"Let us not forget that we still need to visit the dungeons, Lara," Mist reminded her. "We must clear them to address the malevolent curse."

"O-Oh, right! My apologies, with all that transpired yesterday, I momentarily forgot, hehe," Lara giggled innocently.

"Well, that's understandable," Celeste commented. "You've always been that way, Lara."

"Hey, I'm not *that* clumsy!" Lara protested, her hand stroking her chin.

"So, we're exploring dungeons today?" Celica inquired. "I thought we might have another day to take it easy, but perhaps we ought to expedite matters. This peril endangers everyone in the city..."

"Indeed... I find myself unable to be entirely at ease either," Ruby added. "My father's life hinges on our success in dispelling this curse and purifying the dungeons..."

"I concur," Zephyrus nodded. "We should indeed hurry and give our utmost effort. We have conquered a considerable number of dungeons already, though. How many remain?"

"Well, examining the roster..."

I accessed the list within my system, which allowed me to track all the dungeons.

The Goo Farm Dungeon. (Conquered)

The Blind Fish Dungeon. (Conquered)

The Swamp Shrimp Dungeon. (Conquered)

The Dark Savanna Dungeon. (Conquered)

The Glacial Caves Dungeon. (Conquered)

The Burning Forest Dungeon.

The Poison Swamp Dungeon.

The Stone Cathedral Dungeon.

And the Insect Nest Dungeon.

In addition to these, there were the higher-tier challenges:

The Giant Beast Dungeon.

The Underwater Abyss Dungeon.

The Volcanic Hellscape Dungeon.

The Aberrant Jungle Dungeon.

And the Underground Tower Dungeon.

And finally, the most perilous of them all: the Dragon Tomb Dungeon, harboring the highest concentration of darkness and the curse.

"Alright, so we've cleared half of the low-level dungeons," I stated. "We still have the Burning Forest Dungeon, the Poison Swamp Dungeon, the Stone Cathedral Dungeon, and the Insect Nest Dungeon remaining. Can we tackle these today?"

"Yes, that sounds excellent!" Lara chirped. "Same teams as before, or should we reshuffle?"

"You may select whichever teams you prefer," I replied. "Unlike last time, there are only four dungeons now, so I suppose I can accompany my girlfriend." I gently took Aquarina’s hand, and she blushed before nodding in agreement.

"Wonderful. It’ll be like a date then," she said, planting a kiss on my cheek.

"A date?" I repeated, chuckling. "You're the only one who would consider entering a perilous dungeon a date..."

"Hahaha, well, we can easily overpower them, can't we?" she countered with a shrug, brimming with confidence.

As Aquarina and I discussed the forthcoming dungeon conquest, my companions deliberated on the optimal team compositions for each location.

"Hmm, alright. Perhaps we should choose dungeons that are weak against our primary elements?" I proposed. "The Poison Swamp... I believe Lara and Mist would be the most effective for that one."

"What about the Stone Cathedral?" Celeste inquired. "Does anyone possess an element that holds an advantage against stone?"

"I suspect sheer brute force is required for that encounter," I responded. "Celica and her partner should be able to handle it."

"P-Partner?!" Celica gasped, her face flushing a brilliant crimson.

“Big sister, please don’t start with such random remarks!” My brother’s face flushed crimson, looking incredibly endearing.

“Well, aren’t you two practically attached at the hip already? I’d wager you spend all your time in passionate embraces,” I teased, a chuckle escaping my lips.

“T-That’s not… um…” Celica attempted a retort, but her hand flew to her mouth, stifling her embarrassment.

Ah, so my intuition was correct. They really were stealing kisses whenever the opportunity arose, weren't they?

That's only natural, after all, once you finally secure a partner, wouldn't you agree?

With Aquarina, we’ve maintained that same habit, even after all these years together.

In fact, it’s our prerogative to engage in as many kisses as our hearts desire!

“Big sister, I beg you, stop trying to make us feel awkward…” my brother pleaded, a hint of moisture welling in his eyes.

“Heh, consider that my sweet revenge,” I replied with a smug grin.

“Enough about that!” my mother interjected, cutting into the playful bickering. “Hey, don’t forget about us in this conversation, alright? Firstly, we’re genuinely thrilled you’ve conquered those dungeons. Secondly, we’re eager to assist you with the remaining challenges.”

“Ah, there’s something I wanted to inquire about, Mother,” I chimed in. “How has your own dungeon-conquering endeavor been progressing?”

“My dear girl, we only commenced our efforts two days ago. Do you truly anticipate us finishing them all so swiftly?” my mother sighed, a shake of her head accompanying her words. “Our progress is steady. Another day or two should see us through, wouldn’t you say?”

“Indeed,” my father concurred. “These dungeons are undeniably more formidable, especially with the added element of corruption.”

“Hmm, so you're pacing yourselves. I suppose they are as difficult as they appear,” I mused aloud.

“It’s not about difficulty! We’re merely exercising caution,” my father responded, a touch of nervousness in his voice. “If we were to unleash our full power, you understand the entire dungeon could very well collapse, correct? We’re certainly not weak, nor are we losing our edge!”

“Right,” Aquarina’s father added his voice in agreement.

“It’s simply a matter of methodical progression, but if someone… a *certain* someone were to lend a hand, things would undoubtedly proceed with greater smoothness,” Aquarina’s mother remarked, casting a pointed glare towards Master Felicia, who was engrossed in savoring the meal my father had lovingly prepared for her.

“Hm?” Felicia looked up, suddenly aware that all eyes were upon her. She had, it seemed, completely tuned out the preceding discussion. “Ahem, perhaps I should retire to my chambers now… Regardless, I wish you all the best of luck.”

“And just where do you think you’re going, you utterly lazy good-for-nothing?!” Nepheline shrieked in fury. Instantly, she conjured a brick out of thin air and flung it with considerable force, striking Felicia squarely on the head.

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