Preparations

Being an explorer is an occupation.

They dont have to think about anything else as they travel through the labyrinth. Its the dream that all hero candidates have. Or for those who dont have the ability to cling to others, its their last hope.

This is the labyrinth of immortality. Even if you are caught by the jaws of death, you will revive. And lose your stuff.

Drawing the line before reaching your limit just speaks of how wise youare.

Because thats the way it is for Labyrinth Citys explorers.

However, sometimes they appear.

Its not a question of whether or not they can complete the labyrinth. People are satisfied with their small world, and when they realize it, its painful..

So they bark. Like a weak dog.

Even though the other person is much younger than themselves, smaller, and looks weak.

Opening the door and entering, was a little cat beastkin.

Having come here, she was probably bought again. Since she even had new equipment, her treatment had definitely been improved.

Yeah, though I also thought that, Ria-chan

Watching the next person enter, every explorer was captivated.

Though she still had some traces of childhood, her beauty was radiant. Waving black hair, reflecting dim light.

In black garments, it was simple leather armor. Two katanas were hung at her waist.

So? Was there any results?

Yeah, it was incredible. Ria-chan broke the labyrinths wall and

She punched the hellhound bare-handed and treated her like a pet and

After defeating the devil, we temporarily returned~

No way something like that happened.

Oi oi, even if youre just exaggerating, cut it out!

Towards Maal, who was speaking happily, a voice from a male explorer came.

If it was before, they probably would have been silent here.

At that moment, Carlos put the Devils magic crystal on to the assessment counter.

The magic stones were placed down with a coarse sound. Though the magic stones were so-so, the amount was amazing.

The Identify clerks face had a cramp.

Our Ojou broke the labyrinth walls. When we hunted the demons that gathered, it became like this.

I understand. Did you get anything else in the labyrinth?

Besides the insect carapaces and the bladed pieces, both weapons and gear used by the demons was left behind since it wasnt good quality. Several of the unnecessary golem cores as well. As for the things that seemed like magic potions, they all looked useful so they held on to it.

This is since immediate assessment isnt possible could you wait until tomorrow?

That was natural. Carlos nodded.

At that time, all eyes in the guild gathered towards the counter. The explorers whispered in low voices.

The rumor was passed around. That sometimes they appear, people that could easily pass through walls. No, those people dont even think they are obstacles. Those people should be legends.

But people wont meekly recognize that, of course.

Oi oi. What kind of trick did you use? Tell us.

Before Maal could say anything further, Ria gently held her shoulder.

Perhaps even the man before Maal right now wouldnt be an opponent for her. Maals current level is 40.

Ojou-chan should back off.

What are you-, uwaaah!

Let it go. Even the smallest kid in that party has a level above 40.

That ogre is even 55. But I cant understand that girls

It could be magic. But either way, they arent opponents you can stand against.

A feeling of awe spread. Ria stuck out her chest and folded her arms in content.

Looking to avoid more trouble, Lulu urged her. The party left the guild.

When they returned to the mayors mansion, though Klaus had gone out, a butler took care of the party.

They discussed things needed for the exploration, surprising Klaus during dinner, and had a peaceful sleep for the first time in a while after taking a bath.

What she felt in the labyrinth, the presences.

Its said that the master of the labyrinth is a demon.

To begin with, demon is the general term for demi-humans that live in the absolutely frozen demon territory. Ogres also used to be called demons. Even now they are affiliated with demons.

If thats the case, in spite of being demons, dont they also have a amicable relationship towards humans? Rather, can they even be called demons anymore?

Though its said that the labyrinth was completed several times, the labyrinths master wasnt overthrown. Therefore, the labyrinth is still here. Why wasnt it destroyed? Is it because it isnt necessary to do so?

While unable to come to a conclusion from thinking, Ria fell asleep.

The entire next day was spent on preparations.

The first go around was to find a weapon and armor shop for Carlos sword and shield, with Serge and Lulu gathering magic potions in the meanwhile.

If the tenth floors boss is a dragon, defensive magic is absolutely necessary.

As expected, the armor was impossible. So while Serge looked at grimoires, he used magic to imbue hardness reinforcement, toughness reinforcement, and lightweight reinforcement.

Though Lulu was impressed, it was the effect of a Gift.

U- since a special ability is different even if its called magic

Lulu grew timid and drew circles on the ground. She definitely had a complex about it.

Gathering in a room after dinner, they looked through the information they gained that day.

The problem is how to get to them. There werent any active explorers that made it passed the eighth floor, and they werent able to ask for a detailed account from a retired explorer. However, as you go lower enemies get stronger and the labyrinth seems to narrow.

Iron golem on the sixth floor, ghost knight on the seventh floor, dogazer on the eighth floor, and a hydra on the ninth floor. Judging from the trend on the floors up till now, demons related to the boss appear.

Umm, though I know the other monsters, I havent heard of dogazer.

When hearing a brief explanation, Serge had a rough idea of it, but didnt understand the details in particular.

Thats news to me.

Since Lulu was Rufus assistant and happened to know the details by chance, she explained it.

Then, for the next days capture, the party went to sleep early.

Of course, Ria slept while closely embracing Maal.