Speaking of this thing called Kaenseki, it's actually classified as a prohibited item within Orario.
The reason is simple, its explosive power is far too destructive. Supposedly, aside from Ottar who is Level 7, among all Level 6 adventurers only the dwarven warrior Gareth can tank an explosion from it and still remain standing.
Because of this, back during the "Seven Days of Death" incident, the Evilus familia used this special material to create suicidal bomb troopers, killing a massive number of adventurers.
Among the victims was the younger sister of Ganesha Familia's current captain…
In short, this kind of contraband is absolutely unobtainable within Orario.
However, down in Rivira Village on the 18th Floor, that lawless den of outcasts, there are ways to acquire it.
Just like Renjiro (Aether) said: ridiculously expensive.
A small pouch of Kaenseki nearly costs the same as two bottles of Elixir of All Healing.
Obviously, the base cost of Kaenseki shouldn't be anywhere near that high… but when you consider the kind of people running Rivira, the markup is no surprise.
Good thing is, even though Kaenseki costs a fortune, the effect is very real.
As for Paimon, although she can't interfere with anything while activating her Time Stop ability, she can perform several precise actions at the exact moment time resumes.
Last time, she used that to deliver a warning letter straight to Goddess Ishtar's face.
In terms of ambush ability, Paimon's efficiency is arguably even higher than Xiao's.
But her combat strength? Yeah, don't expect much.
With just a normal human body, she'd need the same level of refined skill as Takemikazuchi… or Artemis… just to barely fight a high-ranked adventurer head-on.
Of course, there's no need for Paimon to fight head-on anyway.
Those jobs, there are plenty of better people for that.
Just like right now,
BOOM~
When the Amphisbaena, Amphisbaena, lost its right crimson head and crashed into the ground below, Renjiro (Aether) and Lumine immediately circled back according to the plan.
Meanwhile, Razor, who had already been standing by, was instantly teleported by Xiao to the point above where the dragon fell. Without hesitation, he swung his blood-soaked greatsword straight down at the remaining azure head.
The Bloodtainted Greatsword was currently at Level 20, Refinement 2.
And since Razor had already activated his Elemental Burst: Lightning Fang, the wolf spirit appeared at his back, further empowering his blow. With the target already affected by fire and lightning, the weapon's passive effect activated, increasing damage dealt by 15%.
Renjiro's timing was perfect.
First, enrage the Amphisbaena so it abandons the water terrain advantage.
Next, sever one of its heads to force it to lose aerial control.
Yes, temporary control.
Keep in mind, Floor Bosses possess extremely powerful self-regeneration. That's why adventurers usually have no choice but to destroy the magic stone core to finish them off.
If the boss happens to drop special materials afterward, that's when the real profit begins.
Naturally, Renjiro had no intention of being an exception.
"Amphisbaena's magic stone is located deep within its torso… According to the Guild, the distance between the entry points is over ten meters…"
Just look at it, the kind of treasure adventurers have to forfeit simply because killing the boss is too troublesome… it's enough to make anyone's heart ache.
But right now, what Renjiro cares most about is the chance to level up.
SHRRK~
The Bloodtainted Greatsword bit deep into the neck of the blue-eyed head… but not enough to sever it.
Renjiro understood. Razor's Level 20 strength simply wasn't enough on its own.
So,
[Bane of All Evil!!!]
Xiao, who had just teleported Razor into position, unleashed his Elemental Burst as well.
Spinning downward, he drove his foot into the handle of Razor's sword,
THUD~
SPLASH~
Using the indestructible nature of Genshin weapons, the blade was forced all the way through.
ROAR!!
With a strangled cry, the azure head was severed.
At this moment, the young yaksha's role was clear, he was acting as a living pile driver.
Even wearing the mask, he still couldn't pierce Amphisbaena's scales fast enough through direct assault.
That's why Renjiro's strategy, after much thought, was:
Sever the heads first.
Once both heads were gone, the Floor Boss wouldn't die immediately, but while it was regenerating, its massive body would be unable to move properly.
Meaning,
A perfect stationary target.
Everyone just needs to rush in and break the magic stone.
Even if this attempt fails, they can always destroy the wings next to prevent it from taking flight again.
And then…
"Paimon. Bring that out."
"On it."
The mental link flickered.
Paimon floated above the headless corpse and raised her hands,
familiaK familiaK~
A heavy chain of pure Durkin Steel unfurled, both ends attached to enormous short-handled warhammers.
These were the same top-tier weapons Renjiro had borrowed from the Freya Familia armory under Ottar's guidance.
Now reworked into a restraining tool.
Renjiro and Lumine each grabbed one end, pulling tight, binding Amphisbaena's legs like a giant beast being tripped in a hunt.
It was a tactic as old as ancient humanity.
If only Dungeon floors didn't regenerate automatically… Renjiro would already have traps set up here.
But Durkin Steel, while strong, is still weaker than Adamantite or Orichalcum. Once the boss finishes regenerating, it'll probably break free.
Renjiro only needs it to stall.
Which brings us to,
[Stars, gather here, ]
With Genshin Descent fully activated, five Genshin avatars, including Xiao and Razor, coordinated with the Traveler twins, unleashing a storm of attacks on the boss's exposed abdomen.
[Raincutter, ]
[Hold still, ]
[Bow before me]
Xingqiu, Diona, and the fully-manifested Ningguang joined the assault.
Combined with Razor and Xiao's heavy strikes,
SPLAT~
Flesh and blood flew everywhere.
Until finally,
CRACK~
A massive chunk of Amphisbaena's magic stone was exposed.
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