I'm Actually Not Overpowered!

'I know I'm more impressive than I think, but I've really outdone myself this time.'

A good look around proved my point nicely. Monsters made for the perfect workforce—of course, while under my influence.

Unfortunately, in the first round, the demons had taken control of the Labyrinth. I didn't have access to their free labor.

Besides, with that surprise assault they initiated, there was no time to enlist the Monsters.

'But now…' A wicked grin formed on my face.

Not only did I have access to a nearly unlimited supply of Mana Chalk and Mercury—useful for the runes I wanted to set up, I had also spotted some very nice ores that would make epic weapons and structures.

Finally, with the many fairly powerful monsters lurking around this place, I could gather more than enough to meet my needs.

"Everything is coming along nicely. Just you watch, demons."

I wasn't going to lose this time.

'This battle is a game of resources. The only one permitted to win… is ME!'

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'I can't believe this. This is simply amazing!'

Among the entourage that religiously followed Sam was one very awestruck person. Her eyes never stopped glimmering as she stared in an awestruck manner at the most gallant man, she had ever met in her life.

'The Legendary Dragon Slayer—no, he said I should call him Sam… he's so amazing!'

Her name was Asa, a B Rank Adventurer whose Primary Class was Ranger. She prided herself on her sensory abilities and high intuition, but in the presence of the amazing Legendary Dragon Slayer, her incredible abilities seemed like child's play in comparison.

He was beyond the realm of reason, his powers, too phenomenal for humans to comprehend. He was simply superb!

No, it wasn't an exaggeration! He truly was a being beyond measure…

… At least according to Asa.

'He controlled those Minotaurs with a single breath. He made them harvest all those ores and crystals within minimal time, and he stored them in an invisible dimension.' She dazedly recounted not all, but a fragment of his achievements.

How could someone like that be within the realm of human understanding!

'It seems like the Hero that was prophesied since the days of old has appeared.'

Of course, Asa didn't know how the Hero would look like if he indeed appeared—or if he was real—but if such a being existed, then they would most likely bear an uncanny resemblance to the Legendary Dragon Slayer.

Yes! To Asa, there was no one better to use as a yardstick in comparison to the magnificent man standing before her.

"Let us proceed. This is only the beginning." His voice caused her body to tremble in awe, and she sheepishly nodded in response.

According to the Legendary Dragon Slayer's words, they would leave the Minotaurs behind, so the monsters could keep harvesting the remaining useful portions of their habitat.

'What a brilliant plan!' Asa thought in amazement.

Why?

Because, it amazed her just how incredibly efficient he was being. They would proceed to even deeper depths while the beasts would slave away in service to their master.

'I-I'm so happy that I was chosen to witness this!'

Asa had been surprised to hear that she was specifically chosen by the Legendary Dragon Slayer. Her joy knew no bounds that he even remembered her and their previous encounter.

He had told her;

"Do what you need to do."

And she had been working towards that end. Not a day went by that she didn't remember his words ringing in her mind and burning in her heart.

Then, this happened. He chose her, among very few others, to accompany him on this ultra important mission.

Asa tried her hardest to contain her gleeful smile as she trailed behind the Legendary Dragon Slayer. They were heading toward the 18th Floor—a level no one had ever ventured into before.

It was shrouded in mystery and danger, yet the man before her walked ever so confidently. It was almost as though he had already foreseen the outcome of their expedition.

What kind of power could inspire such level of confidence in one's abilities? How could a person be so certain of their victory? The answer came to Asa as she watched him.

Absolute Power!

If one had unlimited, unparalleled power, then they wouldn't need to worry about anything else. They would be the single, most powerful entity, so all forms of danger was rendered insignificant to them.

That was what she realized when watching the Legendary Dragon Slayer. Asa observed his confident back, upright and elegant, devoid of hesitation or the slightest hint of fear.

It contained unbridled assurance.

'I… could I ever attain this level of power?'

The answer, of course, was no.

She knew fully well where her limits lay. She could never hope to reach the zenith. But, why was she so pessimistic about her abilities?

Here, Asa thought, was a man who defied all rational logic.

If he could transcend beyond the limits of humanity, despite being just a man, there was nothing stopping her from ascending to far greater heights.

These thoughts propelled her, unable to resist the allure of power that the Legendary Dragon Slayer radiated.

'He's so amazing! I-I… I don't want to let him go! I… I…'

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The 18th Floor was a dreary place. A stark difference existed between the previous Layer and the one they currently found themselves on.

For one, no bright crystals illuminated the cave-like structure. It also consisted of several tunnel-like crevices.

Amid this despairing darkness, even before Zabdel used a spell to generate illumination, the Legendary Dragon Slayer summoned a Magic Item that produced a burst of brightness that kept the deep darkness at bay.

Not one, but several Magic Tools were summoned by his awesome power, and he quickly distributed it to each member.

'It's strange. I don't sense any Mana from it…' Asa thought to herself.

She also didn't need any special magic to activate it. By simply flipping a switch, the lights turned on.

A simple mechanism, yet so complex to comprehend. Asa was once again filled with adoration toward her idol.

'A-amazing! He truly is beyond understanding!'