Timothy had only said that to help them come to terms with the situation and to prepare for whatever lay ahead.
As they continued deeper into the dungeon, it became clear it operated like a colony.
Based on its structure, they assumed the dungeon boss would be located on the lowest floor.
However, reaching the bottom wasn't as simple as just following downward paths.
Timothy and Gray took a more calculated approach, tracking trails of pheromones specifically the ones they couldn't identify.
In every set of five or more tunnels, there was always one trail with an unfamiliar scent.
Despite needing a level-up, Timothy chose to follow those indistinct trails instead of engaging with creatures emitting familiar ones.
So far, none of the insect creatures he'd killed had given him a single level-up individually or collectively.
It seemed killing enemies far beneath his strength offered little to no experience.
That didn't mean their journey was smooth.
