Delicious In Dungeon - Episode 18

In Episode 18, the adventure takes place on the sixth floor of the dungeon, where Laios and his team come across a mysterious, blood-stained staircase. During their exploration, Chilchuk recalls their defeat against the Red Dragon in that very spot and decides to retrieve the equipment they lost in that battle. As they journey onward, the conversation turns to Falin's cryptic hint about Lord Delgal, sparking a debate about the mad mage's intentions toward the ancient king.

The group wonders whether the wizard Lord Delgal is trying to avoid suffering the same fate as the ancient king—a theory Laios supports based on his past encounters. As they discuss, a sudden blizzard interrupts their path, forcing Marcille to cast a spell that summons multiple doppelgängers of herself. Laios identifies these figures as shape-shifting monsters and devises a strategy to capture and interrogate the imposters to uncover their true identities.

Laios proposes a unique method to verify his companions' true identities by observing them while cooking and eating. Despite some skepticism, the team carries out the plan, leading to a chaotic showdown between the real members and their shape-shifting counterparts. The confrontation forces the true shape-shifting beast to reveal itself, prompting Marcille to take decisive action to protect Laios and the group.

The episode reaches its climax as the team, now investigating a mysterious travel accident, discovers that Asebi, a former ally turned enemy, has captured Marcille. A tense standoff ensues, setting the stage for further confrontations in the depths of the dungeon.