When I came down to the tower of sunrise's underground's third floor―
「It's black water again!」
Black water the same as in the underground's first floor had been accumulated on the floor.
When I tried to use【appraisal】to the black water―
this time, instead of『oil』, it was『mud』.
「I don't have to worry about getting burnt this time.」
I changed my clothes to long trunks again and re-checked my equipment.
When I checked the sword of trial, it had properly increased by 1 and had become『64/100 monsters』.
The boss in the previous floor which had been defeated by the【Wind blade】seemed to have been counted properly.
I tried to get into the mud once more.
The mud was knee-deep.
However, its viscosity was high and my walking speed had become slow.
Can't I do something about it somehow or another~?
I've tried to control the mud with【Water magic】but it didn't go well since its viscosity is too high.
Since there's no helping it, I advance slowly.
When I arrived at the first room and entered inside―
I didn't see the enemy's form whom should be inside the room.
It was probably hiding in the mud.
Troublesome!
When I approached the spot where there is enemy reaction―
from that spot, something long and thin came out and attacked.
The enemy has a length of about 2 meters and diameter of 20 cm with a shape like that of a『snake』.
I promptly slashed at it with the sword of trial―
*Slip!*
the sword which hit the enemy slipped.
What!?
Is the enemy's exterior slippery?
The enemy who dodged my attack hid in the mud again.
Although it's alright since I can confirm its position on the map―
even if I try to slash at it when it attacks, it will not go well since it's slippery.
Well, since it will expressly jump out of the water when it attacks, I can dodge it somehow but......
why won't it attack whilst diving into the water?
Is it because it picks up speed when moving underwater?
The same situation has occurred again and again for a while but this situation isn't getting anywhere.
I waited for the enemy's attack to pause,
and quickly wiped the dirt off of the sword of trial with cooking paper then put it in the sheath.
Then, I observed the enemy's movements carefully in a stance with my right hand on the sword's handle.
Since the enemy shakes a little mud when moving in it, I know where it is if I look carefully!
The enemy greatly circled and stood still slightly away from me.
Without moving an inch, I stare at the mud in which the enemy lurks patiently.
The enemy also seems to be searching for an opportunity to launch an attack.
The enemy began to slowly move towards me before long.
Its speed gradually became faster―
and it jumped big in front of me.
*Slash!*
The enemy who came out from the mud―
had been slashed by me. The body separated from the part that seemed to be the head and fell on the mud with a splash.
And, it was no longer moving as it is.
When I used【Appraisal】, it was a『great eel』.
「So it's an eel!! I wonder if it's delicious when grilled?」
I put it away into the inventory after washing it in water a little.
By defeating the 1st monster, 90% of the enemies in this underground's third floor are no longer undetermined.
I moved toward the room where the enemy was still undetermined.
***
When I entered the next room, a similar enemy from a little while ago attacked again.
But, the enemy is not only one size larger this time,
when it jumps out of the mud, its wings-like pectoral fins spread out like a flying fish and glides in the air!
However~
it's somewhat troublesome because it approaches from hiding in the mud―
but if it glides in the air, it's completely exposed to view......
I launched a【Wind blade】and it flew, slicing off the head of the enemy who is in the air.
When I used【Appraisal】, the enemy was called『Flying great eel』.
The bones of the pectoral fins have to be taken out properly, it seems to be sticking in the throat when eaten.