I kept being called incompetent at home, but it seemed super competent globally

"Is this... in the labyrinth?"

The first level of the labyrinth, down a long flight of stairs.

It looked very different from where I imagined it would be.

There's plenty of room to spread out, and pale light pours from the ceiling.

And there was a slightly blackened grass growing on the ground.

It looks like a meadow.

"Yes. I wonder if that ceiling is growing with hickory?" even so.... "

I couldn't hide my confusion in an atmosphere completely different from the Seventh Labyrinth.

For the seventh labyrinth, which was like a structure, this thirteenth labyrinth seems to recreate the nature of the earth.

I heard that the environment of the labyrinth varies from place to place... "

Unlike anything else, I was surprised by the boulders.

"This is just the beginning."

Huh?

"There's even a lake in the labyrinth." I have to get used to this. "

"That's right." The labyrinth is amazing..... "

Once again, I feel the mystery of the labyrinth.

While doing so, Nino looked around and snorted.

I can't see Lana-san, can I?

I'm here to defeat the taurus.

Lana went into the labyrinth after saying so, but she was not in the meadow.

Apparently, she had already defeated the boss of some hierarchy.

It seems to have started from the lower floor using the transfer gate.

But what are you going to do about defeating the bull?

"I don't know, we... oh, something's coming!"

What appeared was a monster that looked like a black buffalo.

It is characterized by huge horns, and if it were to be stabbed, there would be no humans.

Besides, he looks at us with a militant character, and his nose gets rough.

"Black Buffalo! Watch out, if you get jumped, you're dead!"

Buffalo runs off kicking the earth as Rowga warns.

When we spread out in a hurry, we managed to avoid the rush.

But Buffalo persists in his pursuit.

You're persistent!

Take something out of your pocket and scatter it, Nino-san.

Is that a mushroom used by the sinners of the east?

The black thorns gnawed at the buffalo's feet one after another, and the flow of blood wetted the grass.

I guess I couldn't stand the Rock Buffalo either.

He lifts his forefoot with a roar and stops the movement as he looks up to the heavens.

"Now! That's it!!"

I dodged the bugs, and I closed the distance to Buffalo all at once.

Then, I aimed at the neck and pulled out my sword.

-Surri.

The black sword slashed the buffalo fur without a sound.

Apparently, he had a good attack, but not much defense.

As soon as I decide so, the Buffalo giant collapses.

"Phew..."

Confirming that there were no other enemies around, I wiped the sweat off my forehead.

It was quite a tough opponent for a monster in a hierarchy.

At this rate, we're going to have some pretty tricky enemies on the lower level.

The quality of the monsters is quite high, isn't it?

Yeah. At this rate, you're about to emerge a high-ranking beast system.

Mr. Rowga grumbles with a sinister face.

Demonic Beast monsters are characterized by tough flesh above all else.

It wasn't a very good match for us now that Liza-san was gone.

"Well, I think it's better to have a little bone." and..... "

You imagined something good, Kurta-san, with a really good smile.

She pulled out her hip dagger and slowly approached the remains of Buffalo.

And in an instant, they cut the meat into blocks of the right size.

"The meat from the black buffalo is so delicious."

"Huh... I've never eaten it before."

"It's quite a rare monster." It's very soft with frosting. "

You really like it, Kurta-san, who loosens her cheeks and looks happy in her heart.

Certainly, the meat in her hand smells because it contains a beautiful sashi.

If you handle it properly, I'm sure you'll make some really good steaks.

When I thought so, my stomach started to chirp.

"Ahahah..."

Speaking of which, there was still no meal.

"It's a big deal, why don't you cook and eat this?" If you have a magic bag, you can have lunch tomorrow. "

Fine, but won't you be attacked like that in the labyrinth?

"No, the resting place will be fine." No matter what happens there, no monsters get in. "

A rest stop is a safe area on each level of the labyrinth.

It was protected by the barrier, and the monsters would never enter it.

"But if I take a place after cooking, it won't bother me?"

"That's about normal." Exploring the labyrinth is basically staying overnight. It's weird to go on a day trip in a straight line between the bosses, just like we've always been. "

"Ahh..."

Thanks to Liza-san, I hardly ever got stuck in a tactic.

In a day, it was basic to go to the next boss and return using the transfer gate.

But if you think about it normally, you can't do that.

"Oh my gosh, let's stay here today after some progress." I'll teach you the basics of labyrinth nights. "

"Nice, this feels like an adventure!"

“I agree. The hidden passageway in question is deep, and it will be a place to stay eventually.”

That said, there was no particular reason to object.

So we decided to spend the night at the five-tier rest stop in front of the boss...

No one expected this decision to lead to unexpected results.