"Nah......!
From the other side of the rock wall created by Kengo, a loud explosion was heard.
At the same time, a tremendous earthquake strikes us.
What the hell happened...?
What the hell did they do...?
"... chip, what the fuck"
Kengo had a frustrating tongue beating.
It's unusual for this guy to be so blatantly irritated.
That's all, I guess the current situation means it's a mess.
"... you're cured"
The sound of the explosion and the sound of the ground soared and became quiet.
But my expression is stiff.
It's dark and it doesn't look good, but perhaps everyone should have a similar look on their face.
"Collapse the rock just a little. Go to the back."
I guess it's in case.
Kengo carefully poked the rock wall he had created with his skills, with his sword.
"Don't worry, I'm not buried alive."
... Really?
Good.
Then the worst is going to be spared.
"But our operation... is a failure"
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I turned to Kengo's broken rock tip.
There was no passage where our enemies were until just now...
The passage had been broken by the impact of the explosion and completely buried with debris.
Now we can't move on.
"They must have... planted a bomb in the aisle"
... I see.
Is that why the man said 'Destroy the Witch's Garden'?
Destroy the corridor to keep us from moving forward.
Is that why they were here?
Given the timing, maybe he was wondering if he could bury us here alive.
"... it's completely buried. It'll take more than 10 levels underground to restore."
Margnan shrugged when he saw the pile of rubble.
Even on the 10 basement floors, there was a disturbance that the passage would collapse.
Even then, it took a lot of time to recover, but this time it was more than that...?
"We're not the only ones... It's impossible to fix this passage..."
Mina shrugged.
This attack on the underground labyrinth, this is the limit.
We have to rely on more people to move on.
... I mean... I get the answer Kengo just said.
The rescue of Cross by the 10 of us... failed.
"... Chickshaw"
Realizing that fact, I could only bite my teeth off hard.
Returning to the ground from the Transition Magic formations on the 100 levels underground, we were walking tobotobo on our way back to the town where it began.
In the end, all we had was experience gained from defeating the Laid Boss, rare items, and rare materials.
Even then, usually, it's the result of how noisy it should be to raise a toast.
But that's not what we're here for.
Cross-rescue at its heart is our destiny, and we couldn't achieve it.
That means he couldn't even recover Sakya's memory.
Once the restoration of the passage has been completed, we will be able to rescue the cross.
But I don't know when that will be.
And monopolizing God's reward no longer materializes either.
Naturally.
If we helped Cross with the 10 of us - the punishment might come from the Genius Administration - we were free to use God's reward.
However, if we get caught in the extra process of restoring the passageway, there will be no clearance for us to go and get paid alone.
It might even be difficult to be present at God's rescue.
"... damn"
I've been thinking about it ever since I got back on the ground, but I haven't come up with a single name to open up this situation.
There's nothing more you can do...?
Does Sakya's memory remain lost forever...?
... Besides, what did they want after all?
The destruction of the corridor is nothing but a snuff on the spot.
At best, it'll only buy you some time.
I can't read the purpose of the enemy.
"Yes, I'm fine! Ichinose!"
Walking down, Sakya spoke in a cheerful voice.
"It's not like I'm gonna die or anything, so even if I can't get my memory back, I'm fine!
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Apparently, it's got me worried.
Not so long ago, I guess I looked serious.
"Well, it would be so much better for me to have my memory back, but I'm fine! So cheer up!
... Oh well.
Right.
I've always had a dark face, and Sakuya feels really bad about this one.
Too bad it's my heart, but can't I drag that forever?
But...... I can hardly change my expression even if I know that kind of reasoning with my head.
I've been practicing not changing my expression when I got hit with a painful spot, but I wasn't practicing forcing myself to act bright when I found it hard.
To some extent, I think I could make a laugh, too.
But this event, it's going to drag on for a while.
"Sakya...... sorry"
"Oh, I have nothing to apologize for. Ichinose didn't do anything wrong."
"Oh, yeah."
... What are you doing? I...
What if I apologize?
You've made Sakuya pay extra attention.
Not today.
That's true if you say so from time to time, but today, especially, I can't come up with any thoughtful words.
"Oh, yeah! When I get back to town, I'll see you at the launch!
"... launch party?
"Ugh! Launch meet!"
Trying to do something about the heavy air, Mai suddenly made such a suggestion.
"Our purpose could not be achieved, but did Laid Boss destroy it? So congratulations!
Launch party?
After the Laid Boss battle in the underground labyrinth, you've been there almost every time.
Even so, the only thing I participated in was what I did when I attacked the Raid Boss in the 10 basement, 40 basement and 50 basement levels.
... Well, it might be a good idea to do it because it's going to be a landscape.
"It's a launch!? Then I'll take care of it!
"What! If it means Kengo's luxury, then the awkward must also participate!
"If I can drink free booze too, I can go and do it... after I report this case to the top."
"Ugh, both of you, that's cash."
The adult group looks like a willing man to have a launch party already.
Maybe you're acting bright.
"... can I go too?
Asked Kengo how Shirazaki was afraid.
"Isn't that obvious! Eat and drink enough today and make a scene!
"Oh well... hoof!?
Kengo then answered with a pleasant voice and turned his arm around Shirazaki's neck.
Shirazaki subtly dislikes it.
I guess I'm not bitter because I don't seem to be squeezing my neck.
Maybe you don't like this kind of skinship.
"Oh, but you can't have underage drinking. Mr. Kengo, I don't mind drinking, but don't take your wings off too much. I'm the one holding Mr. Drunken Kengo every time, right?
"Ugh... wow, I know!
Kengo often drinks too much.
Can't you help getting a nail stabbed by Ceres?
I'm sorry to hear that, Kengo.
Be patient with moderate drinking today.
"... Mr. Singh, I finally laughed"
As I watched the Kengos, Phil, who was beside me, said that.
"... laughed?
"Hmm... until just now he looked depressed and like that, but I laughed when I was watching Mr. Kengo... he was there"
"... well"
I couldn't make a laugh, but it sounds like you could have laughed naturally.
This, too, is only possible if you have company.
If I had been alone, I couldn't have done it.
Make it, don't make me feel thankful for being one of us.
I felt this way because of Mina, who moved so that this Reid could be put together.
"Mina"
That's what I thought. I called Mina.
"? What's wrong, Sin?
"Thanks"
"Hey, what's all of a sudden... don't be surprised..." Thank you "for what?
"Mmm, a lot."
"A lot, hey... well, I'll take your thanks"
When I said thank you, Mina smiled softly as she gestured a little troubled.
I guess you didn't think I'd say 'thank you' here.
But I just wanted to say, I can't help it.
"Oh, and Sin. I have something to tell you."
And at that time, Kengo talked to me.
Shirazaki's head is still caught in his arms.
It's time to let him go.
I haven't given up yet.
"I didn't give up... what?
I'm guessing it's about God's reward.
"... Huh?
What's this all about?
As things stand, it shouldn't be possible for us to monopolize God's reward anymore.
Yet Kengo hasn't given up?
"Apparently, you're losing it."
... What is Kengo thinking now?
I whispered quietly to make sure I didn't miss the next word that came out.
"If this is where the underground labyrinth strategy in the continent of Wolds is... you can attack the underground labyrinths in other continents. He's trapped there, to get paid by God."
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I opened my eyes wide.
Attacks of underground labyrinths present on another continent.
It's a backwash that, due to a variety of circumstances, I've even renounced to consider until now.
"Let's go to Meermill Continent. With us."
And when Kengo said so, he began to grin invincibly.