◆ Dark Knight Croki
"Great Dragon Man." Dear Imus,
That's how the Lizardmen get big with their bellies down. The so-called five-body landing.
There are eight Lizardmen. They were all slaves who fled the arena.
I entered the labyrinth in the morning.
Of course, only the surface part came in.
This land was once the capital of the Minotaurs.
However, he fled to the basement after being attacked by the demon king Modes.
As a result, the surface area was abandoned.
The surface part was also made by Haybos God and is quite splendid.
The city is built around a shrine built on a small hill.
Although this city was supposed to have been built quite a while ago, most of the buildings retain their original form.
The decoration of the stone building was beautiful and quite prosperous.
But that was a long time ago.
I descend directly into the center of the city by myself with the magic of flying.
Shirone and the others are gone.
Shirone wants to come with us, but it is possible that Lavulus will know that the Dark Knight and his brave companions have teamed up together when we enter the border together.
You should keep it a secret to rescue Raj.
Besides, Shirone stands by the human side. We cannot afford the help of our brave companions, Shirone and others.
This must be done with your own hands.
Yes, I came here in the form of a dark knight.
Rijena wanted to come with us, but Shirone stopped her.
Last night, I had a fight with Shirone about staying in my room with me.
After all, Rijena went to bed in Kaya's room. Incidentally, Kaya stayed in a room with her husband, Kyoka.
The Dark Knight appeared because, in some cases, he wanted to hear what he had to say.
But that worry ends in worries.
When I appeared before them, the Lizardmen listened to me lightly.
Apparently, Lizardman felt the power of the dragon inside him.
Like Nargol's Lizardman, he believed in dragons, so he talked quickly.
When one Lizardman swore allegiance, he gathered all the Lizardmen in the land.
And all the Lizardmen are lying on their knees.
"I'm sorry... I need you to move out of here for a while. I'm going to have to deal with this labyrinth devil."
Lizardman wakes up from the five-body throw.
It is not a revered being.
That's why you don't have to lower your head.
"Dragon people, the labyrinth in the depths of the Nile?
One of Lizardman asks himself.
"That's right. It's hard to move here when you're there."
When I say so, Lizardman looks at me.
Naraba, I play Laga.
I'm a little surprised at the words.
"What do you mean?
"Labyrinth Ha, Gatteil Ionanodes connected by the river. I can't do anything in the river. Tercamosilemacene"
Listen to Lizardman's words and think.
And I remember the blueprint for the labyrinth that Haybos God gave me.
There is a lake in the basement garden on the fifth floor where Raige and the others are trapped. Where did that water come from?
Blueprints are not drawn outside the labyrinth just by the structure of the labyrinth. Haybos didn't dare explain the outside of the labyrinth because the terrain would have changed since he created the labyrinth.
It seems that the Haybos God used the water of the nearby river to build the garden.
Hundreds of years have passed since the labyrinth was created.
But maybe the terrain hasn't changed that much.
Perhaps it would be better to listen to Lizardman's details and compare them with the blueprints.
"By the way, can you get into the labyrinth from the river?
Lizardman shakes his head when he asks.
"I can't stop the wall of invisibility. Mizuhachi Shima Suga I Laha Into Lemasen"
I suppose there are boundaries drawn from Lizardman's story.
The five floors of the labyrinth seem to be in jail.
But it wasn't originally a prison. There may be a breakdown somewhere.
And the boundaries stretched over the Kish River may have been stretched to fill the gap.
Maybe you should go back and talk to Shirone and the others.
That's what I was thinking.
I feel the air vibrate even though it is slight.
"What, just now...?
"Dragon Man. Who is this?"
Lizardman explains to me when I wonder.
This labyrinth also has strong boundaries on the surface.
When someone comes in, the air outside the boundary comes in.
That's why it seems the air vibrates a little when someone comes in.
Lizardman has better sensory function than humans. They can feel even a slight air vibration.
As long as we're in this labyrinth, Lizardman can get ahead of the intruder.
Besides, it seems that some of the Lizardmen here can change their color to suit the surrounding landscape.
The Freedom Warriors were ambushed and defeated.
"I see...."
When I say so, I fly my eyes. The magic of far-sightedness can be seen by those who are within the boundaries.
And I saw it.
The Freedom Fighters I met yesterday broke in. Novis is here too.
There are more men than there were yesterday.
A man with a bow and a man with a spear. From what I've seen, he's as good as Novis.
"Why are they here?
I think it's to get rid of the Lizardman here.
"Dragon Man. Defeat the trespasser. Are you sure you want to leave?
I feel angry at the voice of the Lizardman.
They were captured and enslaved by humans. She was forced to fight and turned into a spectacle.
And according to my research, there were times when they were fought by the same Lizardman.
Their anger at humans is understandable.
Yes. Somehow, I understand...
But I can't share that anger.
Even if they want revenge on humans, they won't be able to help themselves.
I feel like I can't go to the human side or the monster side.
That's why there's a blur in your actions.
It may be worse for me to act without conviction in particular.
Without a sense of justice, I don't have any ideological beliefs in particular.
Rather a selfish person. Dark Knight who obeys the Devil for his own lust.
Helping Lizardman can be a whim.
"No, I'll go myself. Would you please stand back....."
Shake his head and answer Lizardman's words.
"Ooh! Dragon people go to Kareltoha!
Lizardman lowers his head.
I want you to look at it and not lower your head.
Walk towards Novis and the others.
Let's use the magic we just learned recently.
Walk with that in mind.
To be honest, I don't even know which one I'm going to protect.
The men with Novis seem pretty strong.
And the Lizardmen are the fierce men who survived in the arena.
I don't know what happens when I fight.
I walk towards Novis and the others.
But let's be on Lizardman's side here.
Lucky. It is the dark knight's job to disturb the brave.
It would be strange to help a brave man if it were true.
So let me get back to my job.
◆ Freedom Warrior Girl Shizufe
It was too late to wait for everyone to get together.
It's bad for Novis to fall asleep, because he's four brave men and celebrates well.
We head for the Labyrinth with the four brave men of earth, water and wind.
Except for the brave, me, Kane's sister, Maddy, Nora, and Leiria's usual companions.
And this time, Justy came with me.
Justy is not a freedom fighter, but he can fight.
I have a huge Morningstar, my brother Gordon's spare weapon.
The morningstar is so heavy that I can't lift Kaina's sister, of course.
Perhaps Justy, who lifts it lightly, is better suited to freedom fighters than I am.
The only thing I think about it is that it doesn't look like an Ishtia.
The War Witch who serves Ishtia can use a special technique called War Dance Battle Dance.
The weapon used by the War Witch is a Curved Sword Simitter, a fan of the Battle Fan, or a belt made of soft iron.
There shouldn't have been any Morningstars in that weapon.
I don't think it's very beautiful to dance with a morningstar.
He doesn't seem to be an Istian who wants elegant behavior.
Of course, I can't say such a thing in front of myself. Because she is a devout believer.
With that in mind, we reach the surface gate of the labyrinth.
Keep your guard tight for now.
Zephyr the Brave of the Wind looks at us and says. He is our commander.
We nod and enter the gate.
The air changes when you go in. It's the same effect of the boundary as before.
However, the difference is that it is very quiet.
Last time, Goblin and Cocatrice attacked me suddenly.
There are no signs of huge buildings.
"By the way, Wind Warrior, how do we find Lizardman? It's pretty big."
Gordon is right, the labyrinth has a large surface area.
It is somehow bigger than the city of Tessecia.
Eight Lizardmen escaped. It will be quite difficult to find.
"No, I'm not looking. Waiting for them to show up. So get everybody armed and ready."
Zephyr says so, guarding the bow with an arrow so that it can be released at any time.
Nephim the Water Warrior holds a spear.
"Hey, what do you mean!!
Novis asks Zephyr.
"Don't start, Fire Brave. According to my research, all the Freedom Fighters who came to exterminate Lizardman have been ambushed and met in retribution. Besides, it's been a few moments since I got in. There's no doubt they managed to get away with it. I don't know how they do it, but we'll know when the intruder gets here."
Zephyr says while watching the surroundings.
"I see, so take your weapon. Shizufe, everyone. I think we should get a weapon so we can deal with them whenever they attack us."
In Kaina's sister's words, we each take weapons.
I also draw my sword.
That's how we move on.
Maddie, Nora and Zephyr lead Gordon in the middle. Next, me and Justy. Novis and Nephim on the left and right. He is Kaina's sister and Leelia.
"I wonder where he is...."
Maddy says anxiously.
"Don't rely too much on your eyes. They change color to suit the surrounding landscape. That's why I find them in my power. And I'm counting on the Elf Nee-chan's help."
Zephyr tells Nora.
"It's a serious responsibility....."
Nora, who is always ready to fire an arrow, answers.
Nora's long ears twitch and move. I'm just saying I won't miss a slight sound.
Elf Nora feels refreshed.
Then I heard that Zephyr, the brave man of the wind, is also excellent as a ranger.
"Hey, Zephyr! You really think you can win!? It's not like losing to Centaurs, is it?
When Kaina's sister asked anxiously, Zephyr said, "Gu!!" and moaning.
"Don't tell me that, Kaina... I was alarmed before, but I can't lose this time. They are different from ordinary people in the first place. They survived in the arena. You shouldn't think like everybody else. But not this time. I have carefully investigated and planned measures. Besides...."
And Zephyr sees Nephim, Gordon, and Novis.
I wouldn't lose if I were in this situation.
That's what Zephyr laughs at.
Hearing that, the brave men on the spot laughed.
If you think about it, it certainly looks amazing.
The title of a brave man is the best of warriors. That brings four people together.
Except for Reiji and the others, it might be the strongest face.
With a powerful and magical shield, Gordon, the hero of the land, is in the vanguard and prevents all attacks.
Fire hero Novis attacks and defeats enemies with high fire attack magic.
Water hero Nephim heals allies using water magic and healing magic.
Wind warrior Zephyr, with sensing abilities comparable to Elves, discovers his enemies and defends his allies with his good bow in battle.
If the four of us work together, we will be able to defeat a fairly powerful monster.
"I really hope so...."
Keena tells her sister that she needs water.
I don't think I want to praise Zephyr.
In the first place, Kaina's sister is just as reluctant to take out this Lizardman as I am.
4 Except for the brave, we can only deal with the Goblins properly. Beyond that, it's pretty tough.
Eliminating Lizardman will pay you well, but if you die, you're done.
Still, Novis pushed me to participate, but I wanted to help Raj with anything.
It is a loss for someone so cool and cool to disappear from the world.
When I met him, the world looked bright. I won't be able to get near you first. But I'm glad to see it.
"Would you stop there?
All of a sudden I hear a voice.
And everybody looks in front.
There was a broad staircase in front of him, and there was a knight wearing black armor at the top of the staircase.
a dark knight wearing dark black armor and a black cape.
The knight's armor looks splendid and has some sort of magic from a distance.
It's as if they cut out the darkness of the night.
The knight in his dark armor stands before us like a ghost.
The moment I saw the dark knight, my spine twitched. I sweat even though it shouldn't be hot.
It looks like we're all together and everyone looks surprised.
"Stupid... At what time... I didn't feel anything."
Zephyr groans.
Zephyr's abilities as a Ranger are exceptional. He must have been watching his surroundings while he was talking.
When I looked at Nora, she looked incredible.
"What is that? I should have felt no sign at all. The air tingles as soon as it appears."
Nora shakes her head and answers. No heart or poor complexion.
Same goes for me. I didn't even notice. I couldn't let go of my eyes after I noticed it.
And the dark knights will catch us.
"What? This feeling....."
It was a bad sign. There are dark and heavy signs, and it feels like wrapping the world in darkness.
The knight in front of me seemed to be the opposite of Reiji. The moment we meet, we turn the world into darkness. That's what it is.
"Who are you? I don't think he's a Lizard Man."
Kaina is right. Lizardman doesn't wear armor. Because if you wear armor, you won't be able to use your pseudo-powers.
Who are you really?
I can't see my face because I wear a helmet that completely covers my head. And the red gemstone is stuck in the helmet's eyes, or the red glowing gaze is pointing towards us.
"Hey, wind brave! Look at the crest on his neck!!
Nora points to the dark knight.
I can't see a little farther in my eyes.
"Whoa... Isn't that the Devil's Sigil?
Zephyr moans.
The Octopus Star, which is the monster king's crest. Does wearing the painted armor mean you're a Demon King worshipper?
"A knight wearing the Devil's Sigil... It's like the dark knight of Nargol coming out of the legend...."
Maddy sounds anxious.
Nargor's Dark Knight is legendary.
Disasters are said to occur when the Dark Knight appears.
"I'm a dark knight, but I don't know what it is, but I'll take it down!!!!
That's how Novis pops out.
"You idiot! Don't hurry!!
Zephyr stopped but didn't ask. Novis approached the Dark Knight in an instant.
"Crap! Explosion!!
The magic of Blast Explosion is Novis' greatest magic. If it hits properly, even Augur can be defeated with a single blow.
A high level of magic that a magician can't even use in a professional Maddie. Novis the Magic Warrior is also good at magic.
A red sphere fired from Novis' left hand enters the Dark Knight with a massive explosion.
Did you do it?
Kaina says the dark knight stands flat before the smoke of the explosion clears.
And there's no sign of an explosion around the Dark Knight. It seems to have been prevented.
"Yahhhhhhhhhhh! Flame Blade!!!
Novis waves his sword with fire magic to the Dark Knight despite his greatest magic being prevented.
That sword strike is powerful enough to tear the orc apart easily.
However, the Dark Knight easily plays Novis' blow with his fingers.
"Fuck yeah!!
Novis waved his sword as he stood.
But the attack is easy to hit.
Nevertheless, Novis waved his sword many times without giving up.
The furious attack is very aftermath of sword pressure and the surrounding hot air blows.
But none of it reaches the Dark Knight.
"What!!
Novis' amazing voice.
From behind, I can see the Dark Knight pinching Novis' sword with his right index finger and thumb.
"Fuck yeah!!
Novis tried to pull back his sword, but he didn't seem to move.
"My sword swing is fucked up... I can't say it's great, but I think we should start over a little bit from the ground up."
The Dark Knight struck Novis with a swinging left arm.
"Gah!!!
Novis blew up with a strange voice.
When Novis is blown up, when he gets hit over us on the ground, he jumps and rolls twice and stays still.
"Novis!!
Justy, who was next to me, rushed to Novis.
"Mr. Leelia! Novis, please!
Leelia nodded and went towards Novis.
"What do we do? If you're going to leave like this, I'm not going after you."
Dark Knight throws Novis' sword at us and says. Even though the voice is quiet, it can be heard clearly.
"Damn, who are you? Yeah, it's tough, isn't it? Are you really the Dark Knight of the Legendary Nargol?!!
Zephyr's voice falls into ruins.
Novis is strong. It didn't go well with the previous Cocatrice, but I could have a monster as strong as the Cocatrice.
The Novis was completely invincible. How strong is it?
Maybe it is as strong as Reiji.
"What do we do, Wind Warrior? Are we going to retreat?
"Don't joke, brave man of the earth! Let's get out of here! Nephim!!"
"I know! Blister Splash!!
When Nephim pulls his left palm forward, he releases magic.
"I'm coming, too! Wind, dance!
Zephyr releases five arrows to the bow simultaneously.
Several blisters headed for the Dark Knight.
The arrow then turns to the Dark Knight, drawing an irregular trajectory.
However, all arrows are extinguished by a black flame on the verge of hitting the Dark Knight.
And the blister bomb suddenly turns back to Nephim on the brink of hitting the Dark Knight.
"Magic Reflection (Countermagic)!!?"
Maddy's amazing voice.
"It's dangerous!!
Gordon holds his shield and shelters Nephim.
The blisters disappear when they hit Gordon's magic shield.
"Thank you, brave man of the earth...."
Nephim thanked Gordon.
I don't mind.
Gordon answers in a mood.
"Hey, Zephyr, what are you doing? You're a total enemy!!
Kaina's sister screams.
"No, not yet, Kaina! Still... uhh..."
While he was talking, Zephyr held his neck down and suffered.
And it just floats into the air.
"Lie! Magic Hand! Can you use it from that distance?!!
Maddie screams.
The Magic Hand is a transparent hand made of magic.
Those with strong magic powers can lift distant objects and crush their hearts directly.
Maddie can also make magic hands (magic hands), but she can only reach near them and can't lift heavy objects. Of course, I can't carry people.
But that dark knight did it.
It appears that Zephyr is being lifted with the magical hand of the Dark Knight.
"Gwaaaaahh!!
Zephyr is shaken and finally struck on the ground.
Fall back! You guys are getting away! Whoa!!
Gordon screams, hitting the ground with a large hammer in his right hand.
The ground is shattered and the soil and smoke dance.
Gordon's actions are designed to prevent his opponent from seeing. We run along with it.
Gordon holds Zephyr. Novis is held by Justy.
"Kaina, sister! Maddie, please!!
"Ok!!
Maddy, whose motor nerves are dull, is pulled away by Kaina's sister.
I see it and try to escape with it.
Gong.
Suddenly something hits my head behind me.
"What....."
Something hit my head and fell to the ground.
It's a big stone.
Apparently, the stone that Gordon flew at me when he crushed the ground hit me.
I feel dizzy.
The vision moves slowly. The ground is approaching.
And my consciousness is consumed by darkness.
◆ Dark Knight Croki
"Hmm, did you escape...."
The signs of the Freedom Warriors disappear.
I didn't mean to kill him, and I was going to get rid of him, so that's fine.
Soil and smoke disappear.
What?
I realize it there.
A woman is down.
I go to the woman's side.
Then he peered into the face of a woman kneeling on the ground.
She has a beautiful face. To be honest, you don't look like a freedom fighter.
This woman was definitely called Shizufe by Novis.
Apparently, when the big man, known as the valiant man of the earth, crushed the ground, he lost consciousness when he hit the stone that had been flown. And they left me there.
I have bleeding from my head, but I don't know what kind of condition a woman is without medical knowledge.
"That's not good...."
If the place is bad, this woman will die.
And I can't use healing magic.
If Kuna were here at this time, it could be cured, but she's not here now.
It seems that Shirone can use healing magic to some extent, but I don't know if it is enough to heal this woman.
"I don't know what to do...."
I would like to avoid using magic like Rijena.
"I knew I had to take her home and ask her. I just don't want to ask much of you...."
I think so. I think of the beautiful woman who was behind Kuna.
If she were Kuna's original, she would be able to use healing magic.
I moved when I held Shizufe.
◆ Sword Maiden Shirone
Master Shirone! Please help Shizufe!!
Novis suddenly came and suddenly lowered his head.
Novis wasn't the only one who came to visit.
Shizufe's ladies are with us. They are lowering their heads to me, too.
According to their accounts, they went to exterminate the Lizardman around noon today.
I think I ran into Croki there.
Totally unlucky.
"Shizufe is a dear friend of mine... We can't help it... Please...."
Novis says with regret.
"Okay, I'm going to help you now. And you know exactly what I mean?
I look and say.
"Oh, I know. I apologize properly...."
Novis gets a little pompous. It seems that a woman named Shizufe is important.
That's why I want you to think about it.
Croki is important to me, just as you care about Shizufe. That's why I get angry when I do something terrible.
I want him to reflect on it.
"All right, I'll get you ready. You can go home."
"Um... I'm with you..."
"No. Hands and feet."
Novis looks sad when I say it cold.
"I see...."
And awesome and they leave the room.
"Was it a little pathetic?
I think so, but it was a terrible punishment for Kuroki.
I think it is as good as this.
"No, I think that's about right."
Kaya on the side says.
"That's right, Kaya. And the truth is, Kuroki brought him home first."
In fact, a girl named Shizufe is brought home by Croki before they get home.
And it's healed by Reina's magic.
That's why I'm just pretending to help.
What would you think if you found out that a girl was already being helped?
And Kuroki found a clue to the Labyrinth's strategy by rescuing Lizardman.
That's Croki.
"Well then, I'll go for a while, Kaya. You just have to act like you're moving."
That's what I said and left the room.
◆ War Maiden Shizufe
"Oh, you're awake..."
When I woke up, there was a very beautiful person there.
Glowing hair on beautiful white magnetic skin. A scary, well-prepared face.
It was also a great shock when I saw the sage with black hair. The woman in front of me outweighs it.
I wonder who it is.
"Um, are you...?
When I ask, the beautiful man smiles gently.
The smile is exciting.
"It's okay, son of a bitch. I have to thank you."
"Thank you?"
"Yeah, because he lowered his head to me. I feel so good."
The goddess smiles fufufu. He seems very happy.
But I don't know what it means.
"So let me give you a little grace."
The goddess touches my forehead. Some kind of power comes out.
"Fufu. I'll leave the rest to you, Apostle Leelia."
That said, the woman stands up and wears a hood.
I recognize him in the hood. I was with Shirone-sensei.
"Shizufe-san!!
When the hooded person leaves the room where I was put to sleep, Leelia comes to me.
Looks like you've been in this room since the beginning.
Reilia comes to the bed where I am sleeping. The state is not simple.
"Leia... Leia?
Shizufe-san! I'm so jealous! I can't believe he took my hand!!
Leelia takes my hand.
She's always calm, but she's acting strange.
"What's the matter, Leelia? What the hell happened to me?
"Shizufe-san... You were dying in the labyrinth. He saved me."
"That's right...."
I thank Master Shirone.
"But I'm glad you're okay."
Reilia laughs a little.
And I said, "Well, who was that beautiful guy?
I hear what's bothering me.
"That person... No, she's the goddess, Lena. Shizufe-san was healed directly by him... What an envy."
Reilia shakes her head and answers.
And I doubt Leelia's words.
"Shh... Is that the goddess...?
I was astonished at my luck.
◆ Dark Knight Croki
"How did this happen?
Why should I lower my head to Lena to help the Freedom Warrior girl?
In the first place, shouldn't Lena help the wounded as she's the goddess who protects humans?
But Lena wouldn't do that.
God saves people, it's a human fantasy.
God does not save people.
In the first place, considering how man was created, there is no God for man, there is man for God.
So it's only natural that Lena doesn't have to help a dying person.
When she asked for Shizufe's help, Lena looked like she had to do something like that.
That's why I lowered my head and asked.
I can't forget Lena's laughing and proud face at that time.
Why do I have to bow my head to the goddess to help the Freedom Warrior, the Dark Knight?
I would say the opposite is normal.
"What the hell are you doing..."
Naturally, she sighed.