After leaving Silion behind in a farming village near the forest, Eugene led the subjugation squad through the deep forest and arrived at the low hill, where the dungeon was located. Eugene first ordered the troops to conduct a search around the entrance of the dungeon, just as Galfredik had done during their first subjugation.

No new monster holes were discovered, perhaps due to the fact that they exterminated quite a few low-rank monsters during the first subjugation. “If there are no problems, we will enter right away.” Eugene walked towards the entrance, and Partec followed right behind. A large latch was blocking the passageway into the dungeon. Eugene had replaced it after the first subjugation.

“I will help you, Sir Eugene.”

“No, it’s fine.”

After shaking his head, Eugene placed his hand under the latch without any hesitation. Maverick and his mercenaries scoffed after seeing the three-meter-long latch. Its surface was wrapped in steel, and it was thick.

Even if he wanted to show off, he was clearly overestimating himself. How could he possibly lift a latch that weighed as much as an intermediate-rank monster by…

Boom.

Himself!?

“…..!”

The latch fell with a heavy thud. Maverick and the mercenaries stared with blank looks.

“What are you standing around for? We will be entering right away.”

The mercenaries were shaken awake by Eugene’s...