High Load Training with the Cursed Devil's Sword!? - The Masked Adventurer Who Should Not Be Known - [Web Version]
[Episode 102: To the Labyrinth]
After completing their exploration registration at the Adventurer's Guild, we received a wooden plaque that came to the entrance of the Labyrinth.
"This is the entrance to the labyrinth..."
I had imagined something simpler, but what was there was a splendid building and a large gate decorated like a temple.
"That's amazing."
"Ah, ah... is this the entrance to the labyrinth..."
I was a little moved by Yuina and I when we saw that splendid building.
"Well, it looks like a junction magical magic prop is also installed for when the demons overflow, and the guards and knights are packed to consolidate their protection, so a decent building would be more convenient."
"I still feel overdecorated, though," Macy continued in a small voice, laughing.
"Hey, if you're here to get into the labyrinth, you can finish the process over there first"
I was talking to the three of us in front of the labyrinth, and the guard guarding the entrance spoke to me.
"I'm sorry. If I give you the wooden plaque over there, will you let me in?
"Oh, when I tell you my plans and I leave the wood tags, you're free to come in later"
At the point of the guard, there was a stone building just for the roof, and several adventure-style people were proceeding in some sort of reception.
For a moment, I was wary of looking for two of the summoners earlier, but I didn't see that they were already inside.
"Uh... is this a threesome party?
There are also several receptionists, and when the order came around with little waiting time, a young guild staff-style man asked.
"Yes. Do you fill something in or something?
"Is that it? Is this your first labyrinth? The names and other information are registered in the guild, so if you give me the wooden plaque here, you can tell me later the main purpose of the labyrinth exploration and how far you intend to go and when you plan to return."
"This is my first exploration, so I don't have a particular purpose... let's just say I said how I look and how I'm used to my shoulders. And then we'll be back by the end of the day by the second level of the labyrinth."
"Uh... yes. I've recorded it, so you can come in now. Once you're done exploring, you'll find a report reception on the other side of the labyrinth entrance, so don't forget to return the plaque."
When we thank the receptionist, we head to the entrance to the labyrinth.
"If it's your first time, don't be too impotent."
That's what the guards said earlier at the entrance.
"Oh, I'm going to see how things go today. Thanks."
and give it back, finally knocking around the huge gate set in the labyrinth.
The width is enough for two carriages to run side by side, and you can afford to double my back in height.
When I crept through such a gate, I felt something uncomfortable for a moment.
"Wow!? There's some kind of junction magic on there."
I see. I just felt a little uncomfortable, but that's Yuina.
"Yuina is sensitive to magic. They're putting up a magic barrier to keep demons from coming out."
When I crept through the gates and into them in such conversation, there was a fantastic space there.
"Wow... I heard the story, but it's amazing..."
I can't help it if Yuina says so.
There is so much space in front of us that the entrance gate feels small that its ceiling is embedded with some special minerals, much more dazzling and radiant than the lamp, and it is as bright as it is outside.
Such a bright and immense space, but countless pillars are disturbed and sight blocked.
Instead of losing sight of the direction, it feels hard to read ahead.
In fact, we hardly ever get lost on the first floor of the labyrinth, but I hear that there are surprisingly many people who suffer injuries from demons that suddenly appear.
But more than that... don't be impressed by the unique majesty of the labyrinth!
I'm happy with that sight of the labyrinth that I've longed for someday since I was a little girl.
"Something like this... you have something to come for you!
Unexpectedly, that's what I told the two of you and asked for your consent.
"What? What's a grumpy thing?
"Hehe. Tris, you feel like a boy!
Apparently, the women didn't understand.
Kind of embarrassing......
"Fine... it's a place I've been admiring since I was a kid when I heard it in books and stories..."
"Hihihi. I wonder if Tris really admired the adventurer.... but hey, it's time to keep your mind on it ~. I'm already in the labyrinth territory completely. Don't go crazy whenever demons come out"
"Oh, yeah, right. Let's not get alarmed when it comes to the first tier yet."
"Right! For once, I think I realize the magic before the demons do, but sometimes it seems like it just pops up."
Normally demons, although the location is uncertain, when they occur in a certain place, only demons belonging to the same type occur in their vicinity and do not travel significantly outside of the stampede except for special demons.
But the demons of the Labyrinth occur throughout the Labyrinth, and the types and numbers of demons fall apart.
Bad luck sometimes says that behind the battle against demons, a completely different demon suddenly appears, or demons that have occurred here and there gather to become a large herd and attack.
However, you don't have to be that afraid in the first tier.
That's because the closer we get to the ground from the 10th hierarchy, called deep, the fewer demons occur, and the weaker the strength of that individual seems to be.
"Well, even though it's the first level of view, there are times when demons like C-rank appear here, and there are summoners and holy kingdoms, so let's not be alarmed."
"Oh no. Whatever the demons are, if you run into summoners and those of the Holy Kingdoms, honestly, you don't know what will happen. Besides, if someone like this gets attacked without their eyes, there's no evidence left."
My childhood dream of becoming an adventurer and exploring the labyrinth has come true, but I can't even just float.
Like Macy said, if you get attacked in a place like this, you can't expect help, but it's hard to escape.
I reflected on the fact that I was a little floating, and once again, I strained my mind.