Skill Extraction: Exploring Dungeons

After dinner, Kane and the others were taken to a giant bathhouse by Fafu.

At this moment, Kane was leisurely soaking in the pool with Longbei and Meizike.

Kreya and Lilulu were in another bath area on the women's side.

This bath area was as large as an oversized swimming pool, decorated with various artificial rocks. These rocks seemed to be crafted from some peculiar kind of stone, radiating a gentle warmth and molding to fit Kane and the others' forms.

Kane and the others leaned against the surrounding artificial rocks, enjoying the tranquility with their eyes closed.

Even Longbei, who was usually talkative, kept his mouth shut and carefully relished this experience.

The water in the pool seemed to contain some other substance, nourishing their bodies as they soaked.

It was so comfortable that they didn't feel like moving at all, and they even wanted to fall asleep right there.

"Even though Aiklonen always gives us trouble, his palace is truly a treat to enjoy."

Longbei eventually couldn't resist and started chatting with Kane and the others.

Listening to Longbei, Kane didn't open his eyes and just softly said, "Since it's so comfortable, just shut up and enjoy it; we won't have many opportunities like this."

"Ah, I wish I could always have such moments; that would be perfect."

"Dream on," Meizike muttered from not far away.

Longbei chuckled and said, "If only this dream could last forever."

After bathing, they were taken to another room, where creatures made up of various water elements provided them with full-body relaxation and massages.

The relaxation and enjoyment were maxed out.

These water elements seemed to have various scanning and assessment abilities, applying massage techniques suitable for the different body structures of Kane's team.

"Phew! I feel as if I've been reborn, like shedding a layer of skin, leaving all previous troubles and discomforts behind."

On their way to their respective rest rooms, Longbei stretched lazily and commented.

"Who wouldn't agree? I just want to keep dreaming now," Kane couldn't help but concur with Longbei.

Meizike, walking behind them, quipped, "Then you need to work hard."

Hearing Meizike's words, the two of them couldn't help but keep it in mind, as today's enjoyment would indeed become the motivation for their efforts tomorrow.

On the luxurious silk bed, Kane lay down.

After testing its softness, he shook his head in dissatisfaction.

He then called over Cotton Candy, lay on its body, and finally nodded contentedly.

This felt like a real bed, unlike that thing.

Kane gave his first negative review to the palace after these experiences.

The luxurious and opulent bed couldn't compare to the softness and comfort of Cotton Candy's body.

Meanwhile, Kreya did not return to her room but followed Fafu all the way to the kitchen.

After finishing her washing up, she asked Fafu if she could learn and observe these cooking methods she had never seen before, and how various foods were handled.

Fafu gladly agreed to this request from the esteemed guest brought by his master and took her to this place.

The chefs in the kitchen were not any intelligent races.

But rather various floating kitchenware, operating themselves, bringing all kinds of delicious food to the guests.

They immediately demonstrated various culinary skills and techniques before Kreya.

Kreya watched intently nearby, even taking out a recording crystal to record the processes demonstrated by these kitchen tools.

Such a recording crystal was not cheap.

This showed Kreya's obsession with culinary skills.

...

Next morning.

After waking up, Kane and the others enjoyed the palace's food and various amenities again, then came to the altar where they first entered the Dungeon.

Aiklonen was there, having waited for them for quite some time.

"How was it, everyone? Did my palace please you?"

"Very good." Kane and the others unanimously gave high praise to the palace.

It was indeed very comfortable.

"Haha, as long as everyone's satisfied, then it's time to enter the next trial." Aiklonen said with a smile.

Looking at Aiklonen full of smiles, Kane asked, "So what are the restrictions and requirements for the next trial?"

"The next trial is an adventure that I experienced in my youth, and now you will replace me, reliving this adventurous time. Of course, you just need to achieve the same results as I did; as for the process, you're free to handle it as you wish."

Aiklonen explained to Kane and the others with his hands behind his back.

After listening to him, Kane asked with some confusion, "No restrictions at all?"

"Of course not. Complete it with your original strength. Naturally, if you get injured or die this time, you'll still exit the trial space intact."

Then he thought of something else and continued, "If you all fail, I will still give you the reward for the first trial's success, as a gesture of faith in your future."

"So, any other questions?"

"What is the goal we need to accomplish?"

"Haha, don't worry; once you enter, you'll naturally understand. This is a romantic adventurer's journey, so savor it." Aiklonen said, waving his hand, and Kane and the others vanished from the platform.

Watching them disappear, Aiklonen quietly looked at the statue of himself in front of him.

In fact, this second trial used to be prepared as the third and final trial for past Trial Takers.

When he learned that most Explorers operated in teams during their explorations and adventures, the second trial came up.

The original second trial tested the teamwork and trust of the Trial Takers' team with various schemes and events, disrupting their mutual affection.

However, Aiklonen had watched the entire first trial for Kane and the others, and he knew that with their level of trust and tacit cooperation, the second trial would be like a playground for them.

So he temporarily switched the second trial to what used to be the third trial.

As for what the third trial would entail shortly, he hadn't decided yet and would customize it after observing Kane and the others' performance in this trial.

After all, the strong deserve a grand stage, and customization is the greatest respect for them.