Who Designed This Underworld Dungeon?
Chapter 544 - 372 "Dragon Hunter" Ornstein, "Executioner" Smough

Chapter 544: Chapter 372 "Dragon Hunter" Ornstein, "Executioner" Smough

The white fog gate represents the unknown challenges.

Every adventurer harbors anxiety when entering an unfamiliar fog gate, and Elsa is no exception for the challenges ahead.

Because she knows that the monsters in the Sain Dungeon will change based on the adventurer’s strength.

And now, with Solar by her side, to what extent will the monsters be empowered!

Just thinking about it gives one goosebumps all over.

After passing through the fog gate, she saw an extremely vast hall. Its multi-layered structure made it appear more solemn, and the sunlight shining through the windows was dazzling.

What will the boss here be, could it really be like I guessed, a massive legion composed of giant guards!?

She still likes giant guards so much.

But as far as she could see, the entire hall was empty, not at all appearing like it was filled with an entire legion, which made her sigh with relief.

However, if it’s not the giant guards legion, then what could it be?

The Brass Woman mentioned that the trial content had already been seen on the way here, but what did she see, giant guards, Stone Statue Ghosts, Bat Monsters, Painting Messenger...

It can’t be that this group of monsters is going to surround us altogether, right? If so, there’s nothing to fear, she absolutely trusts Solar’s strength.

But at this moment, she saw that Solar ahead had assumed a battle stance, where is the enemy?

Following his gaze, Elsa finally discovered at the far end, a yellowish, chubby fellow standing there.

Earlier she had thought it was a statue!

The armor on him was more exaggerated than that of the Onion Knight, it’s unclear if the armor is fat or if he himself is fat, standing there with flashy golden armor, like a hill made of metal.

The hammer in his hand was also quite exaggerated, even a slight tremor showed such a sense of power, every move made one feel his anticipation for slaughter.

Elsa showed an "is it really like this" expression, the enemy’s identity was evident:

["Executioner" Smough]!

No wonder the Brass Woman said she had already seen it before, turns out it referred to the statue!

Smough, a character in legend who stood shoulder to shoulder with the Four Knights Under King, if this time’s boss is him, it truly deserves Yanor Londo.

That’s what Elsa thought, but she actually doubted whether her strength could defeat the opponent, recently she was becoming more and more insecure about her power.

However, this time with Solar by her side, if it’s two against one...

The advantage is mine!

But it’s strange, even the appearance of the Deep Bishops had a segment of footage, why doesn’t Smough have one?

This thought had just emerged when another golden figure jumped down from the second floor, landing steadily beside Smough.

At this instant, the missing background music started, it was sound resembling a battlefield with clanging metals, accompanied by the roar of thunder power.

The knight descending from the sky was clad in lion armor, and the Dragon Hunting Long Spear was constantly vibrating, showing a strong battle intent.

["Dragon Slayer" Ornstein]!

Elsa already understood why there was no footage before this boss battle.

The appearance of the two knights may seem unremarkable, but their identities were the greatest deterrents, they didn’t need a segment of footage to emphasize their power!

But some bosses need an introduction video to elevate their prestige, the difference between the two is obvious.

Actually, actually a dual boss!

"The advantage is mine" was swallowed back by Elsa, and her hand holding the Sword Corpse Greatsword trembled nervously.

Dual bosses are not something she hasn’t seen in the Sain Dungeon, the dual Heroic Stone Statue Ghosts is the most classic example, and she’s also encountered the Deep Bishop group of dozens of bosses.

But.... a knight from the Four Knights Under King and an executioner who almost became the Fifth Knight?

Isn’t this configuration a bit too luxurious!

Just by separating them, even if they’re made into phantoms, she already feels they’re qualified to serve as bosses separately, having two appear at once is indeed overwhelming.

In fact, the two bosses here are [Phantom Ornstein] and [Phantom Smough], but their nature is fundamentally different from [Phantom of Pope Shalivan].

This wasn’t something Gong Qiying came up with herself, but monsters that appeared in the resource pool of [Available Monster], fundamentally, these two phantoms count as created by Gwendolin.

In the [Available Monster] within Sain Dungeon, there are two types, ["Dragon Slayer" Ornstein] and [Phantom Ornstein], Gong Qiying thought carefully, could it be because Sain Dungeon adopted the hypothesis that "the Ornstein and Smough in Dark Souls One were phantoms created by Gwendolin"?

The debate on whether the Ornstein and Smough appearing in Dark Souls One are the actual ones has always been high, Gong Qiying thinks both make sense, but since Sain provided the distinction, she chooses the one with the best cost-effectiveness (consuming the least spiritual power).

And thus, the current boss battle was created.

Unlike a tense Elsa, Solar on the other side had already completed his "praise the sun" posture, charging forward fearlessly.

Two vs. two, it seems quite fair, but is it really like this?

Never mind, since I’m here, battle!

She hoisted up the Sword Corpse Greatsword, invoking the first Vengeful Oath, then prepared to charge at Smough, after all, he seemed a little easier to handle than Ornstein.

However, Solar went straight for Smough, which stopped her in her tracks, turning her gaze towards Ornstein.

Am I fighting Ornstein?

Well, two to one, here goes nothing...

The considerable distance between them, Elsa speculated that it was impossible for him to rush over and hit her in one go, so she should have plenty of time to observe...

"Boom——"

A warning bell suddenly went off in her heart, she raised the sword corpse greatsword as a shield in front of her without thinking, and in the next moment, an unstoppable force came from the blade, sending her flying back.

"Boom!"

After a dull thud, half of Elsa’s body was embedded into the wall, blood trickling down from the corner of her mouth.

Her eyes reflected confusion, bewilderment, shock, and other emotions, giving herself two seconds to review before recalling what had happened.

Ornstein had just skated across a distance of hundreds of meters, and with a simple thrust of his spear sent her flying?

"Puff, cough cough..."

Falling from the wall, Elsa felt that it was already impressive she hadn’t died instantly.

On the other side, Solar and Smough were locked in a fierce battle; no, upon a closer look it seemed Solar had the upper hand.

"Crack!"

The crackling sound of thunder suddenly erupted, and Elsa realized she had committed one of the gravest taboos in battle — distraction!

The Thunder Spear-like power condensed on Ornstein’s Dragon Hunting Spear, and with a casual flick, the Thunder Spear rapidly charged at Elsa.

So fast, faster than Pope Shalivan’s instant teleportation slash!

She entrusted her instincts, releasing her potential, and even she didn’t know how she managed to dodge it.

But when she came to her senses, her lower abdomen had already been pierced by the Dragon Hunting Spear.

"Huh?" She uttered a surprised sound.

After throwing the Thunder Spear, Ornstein immediately followed up with a sliding sprint, a nearly perfect combo that caught the already severely injured Elsa off guard, hitting her vital point.

"I... am too weak..."

In the few seconds before losing consciousness, she saw Solar actually knock Smough to the ground, even connecting with a handsome execution.

Afterwards, Ornstein went over, but she couldn’t see the subsequent scenes.

At this moment, her role suddenly transformed into an identity she had never experienced before: a burden.

A feeling of frustration emerged in her heart, and even when reviving at the bonfire under Gwyn’s statue, her complexion remained very bleak.

Since becoming a Hero, she had always been the object everyone relied on, but now, in Yanor Londo, she had become a weakling in need of relying on others.

But it wasn’t this that made her frustrated; it was the feeling that she had wasted Solar’s goodwill by failing to hold Ornstein long enough, leaving Solar surrounded by dangers on both sides.

"So embarrassing..."

She curled her body, deeply burying her face in her knees.

Solar did not appear at the bonfire, perhaps still battling in the castle?

Elsa brooded for a while, then suddenly stood up, patted her cheeks, forcibly compelling herself to perk up.

"No, I have to go find Solar now!"

Though her strength was inadequate in the Royal City, she still had to strive hard, at least now to find Solar and offer him more assistance.

In terms of how quickly she could regroup and pull herself together, she was already much stronger than Eliphas.

As she just reached the doorway, a golden shimmering Summoning Mark suddenly appeared.

[Would you like to summon the Sun Warrior "Solar"?]

"Eh?"

Elsa hesitated for a moment, then chose to summon.

"Praise the Sun!"

With a familiar voice and a familiar Y-shaped gesture, Solar appeared transformed into a golden Spiritual Body.

"Why!?" The person who summoned him was very shocked.

"Hahaha, we meet again."

Solar said with a smile: "The space-time in Lordran has changed; it seems I was forcibly separated from you, but no worries, as long as you can summon me, we can still adventure together."

Elsa dumbfounded for a while, then remembered to ask about the result of the earlier battle.

"Hmm..." Solar murmured, nodding seriously, "The Four Knights Under King are indeed legendary figures close to King Gwyn; I fell into a challenging battle."

"And the final result?"

"I won, though the process was somewhat tough."

Won, he won!?

How did he win?

She desperately wished to witness how the battle would unfold so spectacularly!

Solar’s voice was firm and energetic, showing no semblance of someone who had gone through a difficult battle.

For the first time, Elsa had the urge to curse.

Her lips moved, but ultimately, caring about her image, she said nothing.

Do not misunderstand; the swearing here isn’t about insulting but an emotional outburst, like shock.

"What’s the matter, why spacing out?"

"Solar, sir..."

Elsa bit her lip, as if she made a resolute decision, and asked:

"Could you please guide me in honing my Martial Arts?"