Even after Shirazaki and I broke up, Mina and I continued our search for the underground labyrinth.
That made us succeed in finding a staircase to the 98th level.
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But I couldn't honestly be happy about it.
Because throughout my journey so far, I had to recognize stunned facts.
- Continuing the offense like this, me and Mina alone can't defeat Reid Boss, who would be in the basement 100 tiers.
I have to admit that. The status quo breaks my heart.
"Sin, are you okay?
"... it's okay"
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The raid boss in the basement 100 tiers is definitely undead first.
After this speculation, I continued to worry extensively about what kind of standing around against the undead monsters that emerged in the basement 97 hierarchy.
The conclusion that I made was that Mina and I were not enough to fight alone.
My damage heel won't work on the undead monster.
Then my basic means of attack will be a 'cross' of crucifix weapons.
The special effects of "Cross" are immense.
In particular, the effect of sharpening enemy stats whenever attacked will be treasured in upcoming Reid fights.
But the opponent is the strongest class reid boss.
Dozens or hundreds of attacks must be hit to cause a visible status drop anomaly.
Since the status drop anomaly is not a permanent manifestation either, it is realistic to defeat the Reid Boss on its own.
To put it further, it would suck if Reid Boss had strong stat drop resistance.
I'm going to be practically useless.
If that happens, Mina alone will be able to sharpen Reid Boss's HP.
It becomes less and less realistic.
Whatever the pattern, it will take a considerable amount of time.
Probably not in 10 or 20 hours.
If the Reid Boss is in battle and automatically recovers HP, it can also be a stuffing situation.
That's right.
Stuffing.
There's a chance we can't ignore the possibility of stuffing where we're going.
You can't take Mina to that place.
"............... damn"
Because even if I challenge Laid Boss to fight alone, the odds of winning will be hopeless.
Challenging the fight in its current state is very much the same as going to commit suicide.
So, what do we do?
What measures can I devise to defeat the Reid Boss?
Creating a new companion is... dismissed.
It's hard to persuade when it comes to keeping Earthlings (players) company.
Being one of us means using God's Miracle privately and betraying the Genius Administration.
I can't even add the Grounds to my crew.
The underground labyrinth Yugdrasil has a curse to avoid the Earthmen.
Even that crawl can't come to the underground 90 hierarchy, so its curse is intense.
Then what about further leveling from here and defeating the Reid Boss with a push?
... This isn't realistic either.
My level is currently 115.
Caged in the Dragon's Nest, a hunting ground where the highest-class monsters in the continent of Wolds gather, it reached this level.
but if you're going to get any more levels, it'll take a month to get one.
If I spent that much time, other Earthlings (players) would attack the underground labyrinth.
Damn......
I can't think of a good idea......
This is genuinely packed......
"After all, even you just can't crack this situation open?
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I can't answer Mina's question.
I guess Mina also understands, on the inside, that we can't defeat the Reid boss on our own.
But that's why you can't let me admit it here.
Somehow, we have to break this situation.
... but now I can't think of a good idea.
I need to think of something before the other Reids break through the basement 100 hierarchy...
"For one thing, that's all we have to explore today, and once we get back to town,"
"... oh yeah"
It is dangerous to continue exploring in this precarious psychological state.
We've discovered the staircase to the 98th floor, and let's cut it off.
"... let's go back. In the town of beginnings."
"Yes."
That's how we turned back the way we came, back to the town where we started.
"Gu......"
When I came back to the town where it started, I couldn't think of a good idea.
There is still a temporal respite.
Nevertheless, if I can't think of anything like this, the only means of regaining Sakya's memory will be lost.
When you are aware of it, your mind starts to squeeze and rush as soon as possible.
What shall we do?
What do I do?
How the hell are we going to break this situation...
"The two of us alone can't defeat Laid Boss. You know enough about that, don't you?
From next to me, worried as I continued to walk through town, I heard Mina.
What is this Mina sarcasm?
Well, it's like Mina knew I was gonna be worried from the start.
He was exploring the underground labyrinth with me, knowing it would bother him so much.
If so, what was Mina's mood like when she was acting with me?
"... I know enough, so what?
I questioned Mina in a whimsical manner.
"You knew this was gonna happen, didn't you?
"Well, yeah. I thought this would happen first."
"Then... why did you say something that would make me hope!
"Sin?"
Mina said she'd take down Laid Boss with me.
Yet inside, I didn't think the two of us could beat the Reid boss alone.
Then say so from the beginning.
Why have you kept quiet until now?
Don't be ridiculous.
"I... I was counting on you..."
I feel a little betrayed.
Maybe Mina had an idea.
but if this is how you feel, I regret that you didn't throw a party and dive into the underground labyrinth.
"Oh, I'm counting on you. I'm a little surprised the words get out of you now."
Mina has a smiling face that doesn't convey my anger and sadness.
What, that spare face?
Did I say anything strange?
I lost my mind a little bit.
"Mina doesn't seem in a hurry at all."
"That's right. 'Cause I didn't originally think the two of us were gonna take down Laid Boss."
"... to?
What's this all about?
Are you telling me there's a guy on our side?
Such an idiot.
"... is there anything you can do?
"Well, you know what... it's time. Just hang out with me, Singh."
"Oh, oh..."
I'm not sure what Mina is thinking.
I don't know, but if we can break the current situation, let's be honest.
That's what I thought. I followed Stasta behind her walking.
The place brought to Mina was in front of the 'Fountain of Wolves' in the town of the beginning.
"hey... this is..."
I raised my voice in amazement.
"Long time no see, Sin. I heard you were in trouble, so I'm here to help."
Kengo was there.
"If we're going to help our friends, we're going to spare a hand."
Ceres was there.
"Ma, hey, but I'm in the Reid fight for you too."
Margnan was there.
"Awkward men are hired soldiers, but all they can do is come, Ninnin!
Qatar was there for some reason.
In front of the fountain stood four people: Kengo, Ceres, Margnan and Qatar.
And... even more...
"I'm sorry. I thought Mr. Singh might piss me off..."
"Phil......"
Phil was there, who I didn't think was in Earth.
"That's why. The six of us are going to help you with your sword. Everybody, I'll guarantee you strength."
Turn me off confused, Kengo grins invincibly.
... six?
You mean to include Mina?
But you said that about me and Mina, didn't you?
Then it's five mistakes...
"Ichinose is fighting for me. Then I'll have to fight too."
From behind Kengo, one Earthlings (player) showed up.
"Sakuya..................?
"That's right. It feels like it's been a long time since I've seen you over here. Should I say it's been a while?
- Though I lost my memory, Sakya was there who did not lose his flesh in the earth.
Why, even Sakuya is here...
"That's it, these eight people who added me and Singh. So it's my strategy to attack 100 levels underground… No, it's our strategy."
And as if to represent the members gathered here, Mina told me so.