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Chapter 43: Destruction
update icon Updated at 2025/10/5 8:10:12

It seems that there are no traps on the stairs leading downstairs in order to provide a passage.

Of course, that's not entirely true. After all, this is the only passage connecting the upper and lower floors of the entire building, and those objects that appear to be decorations actually have detection devices. They will trigger an alarm if they are not disarmed before passing through.

Moreover, the range of observation of these devices is quite large, and we cannot directly absorb the magic inside them using the magic absorption device in our location.

It's really troublesome…

"It's really troublesome..."

Even Aliyah said so.

"There's one at every corner of the stairs, and they cover each other's blind spots. Even though this is not a specially designed place, it's impressive how they managed to design traps like this."

"Indeed, even if I use Shadow Stealth to directly extract magic, the other device will still capture me. So the normal method is definitely not feasible."

"Normal method? Are you saying there's an abnormal method you can use to solve it?"

"Because those magic traps detect and emit alarms using a certain frequency of magical wavelength, right? It seems that there should be no possibility of attack where they are placed."

"Aliyah, can you confirm the model and function of that magic trap?"

"Huh? Although I can... don't expect it to be too simple. Even if you know the model, it will still undergo certain modifications when installed. Besides, you can't destroy that thing from such a distance, right?"

"No, no, generally speaking, it's not possible. But it's still possible if you have a rough idea of the model. Think about it, those traps also work according to certain patterns."

"If you say so..."

Aliyah thought for a moment, then took out a small booklet from her ring.

On it was written "Recommended Introduction to the Latest Magic Traps!"

Hey, hey, hey, is there really a promotional booklet for this kind of thing? Isn't this indirectly revealing classified information? Is this really okay?

"Well, this should be the TYI-232 magic trap, which can be enhanced with magic crystals to increase DPS power and effectiveness."

"Effectiveness?"

"Detection, similar to a radar. But it can also detect magic that is nearby."

"Is that so? Then it's not easy."

"Yeah, even if we know, it's useless."

"...Well, wait a minute, what do these devices use to sound the alarm?"

"Sound, of course, it's like an alarm bell."

"...I see!"

I nodded, then aimed at the two magic traps.

"You should have mentioned this earlier, really, wasting so much of my time."

"Huh?"

"ultimate·vacuum extraction!"

Two green magic balls directly enveloped the two magic traps and lifted them into the air. At the same time, I saw the two magic traps inside the magic balls constantly flashing, as if they had taken stimulants.

However...

There was no sound at all!

"This..."

Aliyah suddenly realized.

"Using the principle that sound cannot propagate in a vacuum, right?"

"That's right, and then..."

I grabbed both hands, and the two magic traps were directly crushed into pieces!

Alright, if you know the principle, the next steps are much easier.

"But the problem is that the guards below are also strong. They are all around level 30 to 40. I really don't know where they found so many powerful enemies."

"Anyway, we've found a solution, so let's just go straight to the basement."

After several vacuum extractions, all the traps on the stairs were rendered useless.

"Well, it's because I can quickly detect those magic traps. Otherwise, the alarms would have gone off before we found them."

"Yes, yes, thank you~" I responded with a smile.

I suppose Aliyah also obtained detection tools while doing the main quest for thieves, right?

"But now there are still three enemies underground, right?"

That's right, there are a total of 14 enemies in the entire building. Once we clear one, there will still be 13 remaining. It would be difficult to deal with the rest... If it's one or two at level 30, I might be able to directly engage and defeat them, but if there are a dozen or so... it wouldn't be wise. Plus, we have to handle it quietly.

Generally, it wouldn't be a problem if only one person were asleep, but if everyone is asleep, it might be a bit risky.

"Now, the goods are in the basement, but there are still three inside."

The door in front of us is the entrance to the basement. However, through the door, we can see three level 35 guards inside.

"Should we just snatch it in front of them?"

"Impossible... at times like this, we have to distract them with something else."

"What would that be?"

"Hehe... Before coming here, I found an abandoned building nearby and stocked it with some good stuff..."

As I said this, I pressed a device in my hand.

Then there was an explosion in the distance! The small house was already blown to pieces by my bomb!

"You..."

Aliyah was about to say something but then glanced at something beside us and immediately pulled me into the nearby shadows.

Then, the basement door opened, and three people rushed out in a hurry!

"What's going on! What happened!"

After they passed by us, Aliyah and I nodded at each other, and then I sprinted from behind them into the basement.

Looking at the neatly arranged items in front of me, I smiled.

"It's time to collect the treasure!"

Obtained Title: Terrorist

Bomb power automatically increased by 50%