The Shelter Game: Me, Starting with a Tenfold Drop Rate

Elder Astra's actions yielded no results. Although his subordinates had launched several attacks on Irving's shelter using various items, no one emerged from within. In fact, Irving's shelter did not even retaliate against Astra's attacks. Elder Astra's expression grew increasingly grave.

"Could it be that there is no one inside the shelter?" Elder Astra muttered to himself. If the shelter truly contained no one, it would mean that Astra had been deceived. He desperately hoped that his assumption was incorrect.

"Elder, what should we do next? Are we really going to launch a direct attack on Irving's shelter? It seems that Irving doesn't care at all about our attempts to attack his shelter," one of Astra's trusted subordinates asked again.

Elder Astra gritted his teeth and replied, "At this point, we have no other options. You all need to find a few strong members of the Night Blades to attack Irving's shelter. I refuse to believe that Irving can hide in his shelter forever without taking any action. If he continues to hide without doing anything, we will take one of his companions down."

Elder Astra had made up his mind. He did not believe he had been tricked; he simply thought that Irving was unwilling to engage him directly.

Meanwhile, Irving and the others had reached a location very close to the Abyss of Death ruins. Irving could sense that his shelter was under attack, and his spirits lifted considerably.

"My shelter has indeed been attacked. This means the enemy has been fooled! No matter who is attacking my shelter, our battle deep within the Abyss of Death ruins will become easier," Irving remarked, relieving James and Nick.

Although James and Nick had resolved to fight alongside Irving, they still felt a sense of dread at the combined power of the Abyssal Demon and Elder Astra. However, knowing that Irving's shelter was under attack meant that there was only one enemy left deep within the Abyss of Death ruins. The three of them would find it quite manageable to confront a single adversary together.

As their spirits lightened, their pace quickened. Within just half an hour, they arrived at the edge of the Abyss of Death ruins. Upon seeing the ruins, all three of them wore expressions of deep emotion.

The Abyss of Death had been reduced to utter devastation after the previous battles. The ruins were filled with various types of power, and these powers were engaged in conflict with one another. Although the depths of the Abyss of Death were very dark, Irving and the others could still see that a vast number of monsters existed within the ruins.

"Now I understand why the Abyss of Death ruins can give rise to monsters like the Abyssal Demon! The environment here is truly harsh," James couldn't help but exclaim.

"There's no point in discussing that now. Since we've already arrived, let's quickly head deeper into the Abyss of Death ruins! Benjamin and Aron are waiting for us deeper inside!" Irving said, and without hesitation, he moved forward into the depths of the Abyss of Death ruins.

James and Nick naturally followed closely behind Irving. The three of them moved quickly, and in just fifteen minutes, they reached the very depths of the Abyss of Death ruins.

There, they encountered the Abyssal Demon. The Abyssal Demon was taken aback by the sudden appearance of the three of them. However, it did not show any signs of retreat, knowing it could harness the powerful forces of the abyss in this place.

"It seems you are more cunning than I expected! My ally has been easily deceived by you!" the Abyssal Demon said in a terrifying voice directed at Irving and the others.

Irving stared coldly at the creature. "Where are my companions? Release them now, and I might consider sparing your life."

The Abyssal Demon laughed at Irving's words. Its laughter was unpleasant and seemed to carry an aura of terror. Both James and Nick felt the oppressive weight of the Abyssal Demon's laughter, causing them to feel weaker than before. Irving remained unaffected, but he became more vigilant than ever.

"Do you think I would fear you? I brought you here precisely because I was ready for a decisive battle! I will absolutely win this fight!" the Abyssal Demon proclaimed.

As soon as the words left its mouth, the abyss nearby began to rise slowly into the air. It was filled with all sorts of incomprehensible powers. These powers converged onto the Abyssal Demon, and with their strength, the Abyssal Demon grew to over ten times its original size.

Now standing over 100 meters tall, the colossal Abyssal Demon looked down at Irving and the others, its terrifying, raspy voice echoing from above. "Since you have come here, don't even think about leaving! I will crush you all! Your powers will become a part of the abyssal force! And you, Irving, will pay a painful price for your past actions!"

Irving was puzzled by the Abyssal Demon's words. "My past actions? Didn't you just arrive recently? How do you know about what I've done before?"

This information seemed very important to Irving. Therefore, he chose not to attack the Abyssal Demon and instead hoped it would provide him with more information.

However, Irving's objective was not achieved. The Abyssal Demon did not answer Irving's question. Instead, it raised its enormous claw and swung it down towards Irving and the others. The Abyssal Demon's claw, infused with immense power, struck the ground directly.

Irving, James, and Nick swiftly dodged out of the way. However, what they did not anticipate was that the Abyssal Demon's attack was not a physical one, but rather a magical assault. The moment the Abyssal Demon's claw hit the ground, a powerful dark energy erupted around it.

One after another, shadowy figures that continuously howled emerged from the Abyssal Demon's claw. The targets of these shadowy attacks were naturally Irving and his companions.

Irving struck his staff against the ground. In that instant, a barrier formed around him. Since Nick was relatively close to Irving, he was also protected within the barrier created by the staff. James, however, was not as fortunate as Nick. He was a bit farther away, and thus he was forced to use his own power to defend against the dark shadows' assault.

Although James found himself in a somewhat dire situation, he ultimately managed to withstand the Abyssal Demon's attacks. "Is that all you can do? It seems you aren't as powerful as you claim to be. With your current strength, you are not capable of eliminating me," Irving continued to taunt the Abyssal Demon.

The Abyssal Demon paid no heed to Irving's mockery. Instead, it gathered even more dark energy, and soon a massive dark barrier enveloped the entire Abyss of Death ruins. "I hope you can still be this arrogant for a while longer. I will show you just how powerful my dark forces truly are!"

Suddenly, the barrier composed of dark energy unleashed a torrent of lightning. These bolts of lightning descended from the sky, relentlessly attacking Irving and his companions. Irving's barrier successfully blocked the majority of the lightning strikes. However, this did not mean that Irving was free from threat.

He could feel his own strength rapidly dissipating. Although Irving maintained a calm expression on his face, he felt a slight sense of panic within. Nick and James, while unaware of Irving's specific situation, sensed that Irving should not continue to play defense. They both believed that Irving should immediately counterattack.

"Why are you still playing defense? I think it's time to strike back! The Abyssal Demon isn't that powerful; if we counterattack, we can defeat it quickly," James urged Irving eagerly.

Nick nodded in agreement and quickly added, "I think James is right. Only by defeating the Abyssal Demon can we rescue Benjamin and Aron, so don't hesitate any longer—give it your all!"

After hearing the urging from both of them, a faint wry smile appeared on Irving's face.

He indeed wanted to unleash his full power. However, he knew it was impossible because he was being suppressed by the overwhelming dark forces. Before Irving could respond, the Abyssal Demon's voice boomed from above.

"Do you think he doesn't want to strike back at me? He desperately wants to retaliate, but his strength isn't enough to support it. Once I shatter his barrier, none of you will be able to hold out any longer! I can easily kill all of you!"

The Abyssal Demon spoke with an arrogant tone, believing victory was already in its grasp.

Hearing the Abyssal Demon's words, Irving chuckled softly. "You certainly have put a lot of pressure on me, but I won't be so easily defeated! While my power may not match yours, I can still command my puppets to fight you."

With a snap of his fingers, four Lava Giant puppets appeared around Irving. The moment the Lava Giants manifested, the barrier surrounding Irving and his companions was reinforced. This enhancement made the Abyssal Demon slightly wary. Though it had never encountered Lava Giants before, it sensed immense power emanating from them.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Do you think you can defeat me with just a few puppets? That's simply impossible." Though the Abyssal Demon continued to speak arrogantly, it was secretly preparing for a tough battle. Behind the scenes, the Abyssal Demon had already contacted Elder Astra, hoping that he would return quickly.

Upon receiving the Abyssal Demon's message, Elder Astra's expression turned to one of shock.