Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?
Chapter 537 - 368 - Brass Woman/Fireproof Woman_2

Chapter 537: 368 Chapter Brass Woman/Fireproof Woman_2

Elsa looked at the big shield that was taller than her entire body and fell into silence.

Sometimes the weapons and equipment produced by Sain would adjust their size according to the user’s body, but occasionally there were cases where the change was still unacceptable, like the current big shield and Smough’s hammer.

Given the situation, it’s better to check out the nearby treasure chest first. The chain of this chest is facing inward, so luck is truly on her side this time.

She bent over and grabbed the edge of the treasure chest, pulling it up forcefully!

The sharp teeth and slimy tongue inside the chest leapt directly at her face — it was a Treasure Box Monster!

When she was unexpectedly chewed up by the Treasure Box Monster, Elsa’s only thought was... Relying on experience can lead to trouble!

Back at the starting point of her dream, defeating the six giant guards once more, Elsa’s face had grown weary. She ran over and tore the Treasure Box Monster to pieces, obtaining a [Crystal Halberd].

Next up, it’s time to find the Brass Woman.

"Clang, clang, clang—"

The sound of the giant’s guardian big shield and the Crystal Halberd scraping against the stairs echoed with bumps and clashes, causing the Brass Woman, posing stylishly at the bottom, to tilt her head.

"What are you doing...?"

From her perspective, a large shield clumsily floated over, and upon closer inspection, there was Elsa holding it from behind.

Elsa’s small face peeked out from behind the big shield and asked:

"Can we exchange some supplies?"

Moments later, the big shield and the Crystal Halberd were tossed into a corner, and Elsa, sitting in front of the burning bonfire, counted the Elemental Bottle with five sips and various sizes of Greening Grass, showing a touched expression as she said to the Brass Woman, "You are a good person."

"In principle, I generally don’t accept any trade requests."

The Brass Woman shook her head, her tone somewhat helpless.

"I didn’t expect there would still be pilgrims coming by, Undead Warrior. If you keep going, you will reach your destination, the original castle of King Gwyn. If you are a true hero, you should obtain enlightenment there. As for what happens next, it’s up to your fate."

Elsa hung the Elemental Bottle on her waist, thinking to herself that people in the Painting World seemed to recognize her as an Undead, though it seemed fitting, considering as long as her spirit remained strong, she indeed could be considered "undying" in the Painting World.

She hadn’t expected there to be a bonfire here, finally sparing her from starting over from the beginning and battling the giant guards again after dying. Moreover, the Brass Woman here was a good person, even accepting her request to exchange supplies using the big shield and Crystal Halberd.

But was it true that entering from here would lead her to the legendary Sunlight King Gwyn’s castle? Why did people here refer to Gwyn as "King," sounding like a more mundane title?

Elsa decided to inquire about the woman’s identity.

"Me?" The Brass Woman said: "Hmm... I am the guardian of this place’s bonfire, perhaps you could call me the Fireproof Woman."

"Fireproof Woman?" Elsa repeated the unfamiliar term.

It seemed like it was the first time adventurers encountered the term "Fireproof Woman."

"My mission is to maintain the existence of the bonfire here, and as long as the Fireproof Woman remains, the bonfire will not easily extinguish." The Brass Woman looked at her, saying, "Even an abandoned castle needs someone to guide heroes. You might not understand, but I believe that watching heroes set out for their trials isn’t a bad thing."

Your guidance is simply telling people to keep moving forward, surprisingly straightforward.

Elsa internally quipped, then asked, "Why is it called an abandoned castle?"

"You don’t know anything?" The Brass Woman’s tone was filled with confusion, yet she explained dutifully: "Ever since King Gwyn split the King’s Soul, abandoning everything to perform Fire Transmission, Yanor Londo gradually fell to decline. The gods left, heroes departed, and it became what it is now."

Was Gwyn’s influence truly so immense that his departure turned the entire Yanor Londo upside down? Elsa couldn’t help but sigh, still curious.

"Could you tell me what the enlightenment and the trials signify?"

The Brass Woman shook her head, "Revealing information here is not my responsibility. If you can’t pass the trials, knowing about enlightenment is meaningless, and as for the content of the trials..."

She paused, then continued:

"I believe you should have already seen the hints on the way."

Hints?

Elsa thought for a moment, and couldn’t help but darken her face.

"Could it be..."

The Brass Woman lifted her head, did that child figure it out?

"Was it the legion formed by the giant guards!?" Elsa exclaimed in surprise.

"..."

The Brass Woman fell silent, then shook her head, feeling both amused and helpless.

"If you feel tired, return to the bonfire to rest; after all, the bonfire was established for such purposes."

She leaned against the wall, striking a cool pose, seemingly out of words to say.

Elsa couldn’t think of anything to say either. If she were someone more reckless, she might try attacking the other person, but unfortunately, she wouldn’t do such a thing.

After resting for a while, she set off in the direction the Brass Woman indicated, with the Elemental Bottle she traded for.

"Are you setting out? I wish you success." The Brass Woman’s voice came from behind; Elsa didn’t look back, instead waving her hand, feeling that her current action surely looked quite dashing.