Impenetrable Dungeon - Chapter 5

Gaia was slowly building up the residences in the Core Room to make sure that they were aesthetically pleasing and comfortable. It began with setting up eleven portals that led to different pocket dimensions. Then it made each of the pocket dimensions have a faster time flow. This was to make sure that everyone had enough sleep and so that it could finish all the residences before Marcus and his Honour Guard finished their training session. It then split its consciousness into eleven different parts to speed up construction.

In Marcus’ residence, the sky was blue with patches of red clouds floating around. There was also a black circle in the sky which looked like a moon. This was the night sky of the home planet of the Primalborn. Gaia wanted its master to not miss his old life and simply enjoy his current life as such it designed the sky this way. It also designed the others’ residences the same way simply because it had time and couldn’t think of a universal design. Although it probably wouldn’t mean anything to them since they were born in the dungeon, it was still pleasing to the eye.

Next, it made a large bed out the most comfortable materials to ensure a good night’s sleep. It also created a small table made out of ash wood and a bathroom for showering and relief. It also made a Light Core and a Dark Core in Dralthashiel’s and Mimphralgos’ residences. Angels and demons couldn’t live for long without a place that was filled with Light Energy and Dark Energy respectively. It also adjusted the temperature in Pharos’ and Xako’s residences to the temperature of lava. To Feng Clan members and the Draconians, this was simply considered as warm. Legends say that their home planets used to be as hot as a star! It then added a forge in Granmir’s residence so that the dwarf wouldn’t disturb anyone with the loud forging noises especially since they were dwarves nocturnal. Then it added a lush green forest in Delair’s residence.

By the time it finished three hours had passed and Marcus and his Honour Guard had finished their training session. It was also night time in the Dungeon World and as such time to sleep. Everyone headed into their own residence’s and snuggled into their new comfortable beds. Only Granmir stayed behind.

Granmir approached Gaia in the middle of the night, “Are you awake Milord?”

The ball of light that represented Gaia immediately brightened up, “Yes I am. Dungeon Wills don’t sleep.”

“I wish to make a request Milord,” the dwarf carefully asked.

“No need to beat around the bush, just ask,” Gaia said.

“As you wish Milord. I would like for some resources so that I can forge so weapons and armour. I see that Milord has already built a forge for me and I am grateful for that,” Granmir said.

“Oh, such a simple request. Go, I have granted you access to the storages. Look for your materials there. If you can’t find any good materials then wait until we can send parties in the Void Realm to collect materials,” Gaia said as it flashed.

Granmir bowed and left.

The next day Gaia met Marcus on the 99th floor. He was sitting cross-legged and absorbing mana from the surroundings into his body. Once he sensed Gaia’s presence he slowly opened his eyes. “Good morning Gaia,” he greeted it.

“Good morning brother. Shall we get started?” Gaia inquired.

Marcus nodded before asking, “Did Granmir ask you for materials already?”

“Yes, he did. I told him to get it from the storage and granted him access to the storages. I told him we would send parties into the Void Realm to gather resources later on.”

“We should prioritise that. Get on that after you’re done with the first floor.” Marcus ordered.

“What should we have on the second floor?”

“You think up of the setting. As for monsters, have goblins and hobgoblins. They have an acute sense for treasure which should help us find something worthwhile in that junkyard. Get a Goblin Chief as well to make sure that their operations are organised.”

“Alright now onto the training grounds.”

“Drathalsiel and Mimphralgos should have the same training grounds just change the Light Core for a Dark Core and vice versa. Give them an obstacle course which trains their agility in the air and on land. Add some holograms depicting archers to the obstacle course and add shamans and mages who cast slow curses or spells. Give them a Sword Instructor Puppet but make Drathalsiel’s dual wield while Mimphralgos should wield a large single-handed sword, something similar to a claymore.”

“Understood, should I get the sword manuals from the Will of the Aether?”

“Do that. I won’t teach them anything yet until I have seen their full potential. I wasn’t able to get much from our sparring session since they were holding back in fear of hurting me. Only give them basic skills though.”

“And the others?”

“Add the same obstacle course to Xako, Pharos and Crowncrest. I heard Draconians and Feng Clan members get wings when they become stronger. Get Crowncrest to fight against multiple beasts and simply train its hunter’s instinct. Give Xako and Pharos some magic training as well and Sword Instructor Puppets, they also dual wield but Xako has a short and a longsword. Give the same training ground for Azzid and Asura but change Azzid’s puppet to a Dagger Instructor Puppet and Asura wields that curved blade that the humans call a katana. As for Delsair, give her magic and archery practice.”

“What about Granmir and Kerrigan? Should I train them in combat as well?”

“Granmir no, I tested him and he doesn’t have an ounce of combat potential. A shame really, I heard that dwarves how wielded battleaxes were invincible in war. Just get him a good forge and make sure he makes amazing equipment and that should be enough,” Marcus sighed, “As for Kerrigan, get her to start building up her Bug Race on the 97th floor. How long do you need to build this?”

“By the end of the day I’ll have this done and the first floor,” Gaia said.

“Alright, just don’t overwork yourself,” Marcus concernedly told it.

“Don’t worry brother I know what to do,” Gaia assured him.

And so Gaia busied itself with the tasks at hand.