A few days later.

Exploration of the "Giant Dungeon, Lower Elusion" by the "Magic Guild" was lifted.

Because of that, the guild has been making a fuss since morning.

The magicians belonging to the guild had created parties, each of which had come to the entrance of 'Elusion'.

It seems that examining the hierarchy below the fourth level was a dream for top magicians above level B.

Me, Iris and Odette came to the guild early in the morning, too.

But there's a long queue at the desk where you apply for exploration.

"Can we do this later?"

"Let's do that."

"Right."

We decided to wait at the Guild Lounge until the window was empty.

The rest area is free to drink tea and through the window you can see the people heading for the dungeon.

The magicians looking for the lower level are hardening themselves into gear and walking to the entrance to the dungeon with the 'Luggage Holder (Porter)'. Some parties have a bunch of swordsmen.

Looking out the window, fu, I saw eye to eye with the cherry haired girl.

It's Flora-Zamel.

".................. (Pepper)"

She bowed her head to me, and then, after her buddies.

It's been almost two weeks since then. The "magic seal" that had been imposed on her was solved.

Her party consists of three magicians, two 'baggage carriers' and three avant-garde warriors.

Leader-like magicians breathe when they dominate (at best) Elusion.

Looks like you're gonna go for the lower level from the start.

"Well, Zamel, it's my old granddaughter's party, okay?"

We shouldn't be involved.

Besides, our aim is not to dominate the dungeon, but to find Ancient Sorcery and Ancient Objects.

Shit, let's give him our title (shudder) and get ready to take Iris.

The purpose of Odette, by the way, is to step through the third hierarchy in one person and become a Class C sorcerer.

They say that's the promise they made to their original father.

There won't be any more handouts over there, but Odette said he wants to keep his promise.

"We'll get used to dungeons in the upper echelons for a while."

I told Iris and Odette.

"Then you can go from third to fourth tier."

"I agree. If the upper echelons are easy winners, you should go to the lower echelons."

"There's no difference."

Iris and Odette nodded.

Then we had our last meeting over a cup of tea.

By the time I drank the tea, the reception desk was also empty.

"Will you go then? His Highness Iris. Odette."

"Yes, Yuki."

"Let's come. Your Highness, Yuki."

We left the rest stop.

Register at the reception (number and name of people entering the dungeon, length of stay in the dungeon and expected date of return) and go to the entrance to the dungeon.

"Gyoshi-jun" and "Every Oodle"! '' Good luck -!!

Dick and his army of bats gather around us walking out.

Guys, enough motivation.

"Explore the second tier of the dungeon today. You guys let me know if you notice any demons or anything suspicious. If there's a demon, you just have to hold back. Essentially because we're going to take them down with sorcery."

"" "It's Ourselves -" "

"Please. Mr. Dick. Mr. Neil, ladies and gentlemen."

"Nice to meet you"

"" "This is You -" "

Thus, me, Iris, Odette and the Bat Corps headed for the 'Elusion' quest.

We went into the dungeon, through a prescribed course, into the second basement.

The second tier of "Elusion" is a stone labyrinth.

In a dim passage, there is a light of lit sorcery.

The walls and floors are flat and walkable.

It's supposed to be pretty old, but there's no place where stones are crushed.

Look again, that's amazing. This.

What the hell kind of people made "ancient magic civilization"?

"I wish the Ancients would come out and teach us all how to make 'ancient magic' and 'ancient objects'. That way, even though the modern man will no longer take the ancient relics from each other. And you can make new items based on that."

"When Yuki meets the Ancients, he's going to blame them for asking questions."

On my left, Odette's laughing.

"If there were an ancient man and all the mysteries were solved... what would happen"

Iris is shining his eyes on my right.

I've been curious since my last life. Iris is.

Sounds like I love these stories.

"Speaking of mysteries...... my lord. No, Yuki."

"What is it, Your Highness?"

"Is it my fault? I feel like I'm walking differently than usual?

"I think so, too. More than usual, the way Yuki walks is unwieldy..."

... have they noticed?

That's surprisingly loud. Both Iris and Odette.

There are no signs of people around.

Even from the bat corps scattered on all sides, there is no information about anyone approaching.

Then can I tell you something?

"I'm just getting used to the enhanced Ancient Magic."

My hands have the "Boosted" crest.

In addition, in the center of his chest, he writes a 'body strengthening' crest that weakens him slightly.

Together, it's about 2.6 "Boosted."

"So far, about 2.6 times the normal limit, so I thought I'd get used to this for a while. If you get used to it, you might be able to use 3.0 or 4.0."

"I'm suddenly doing something to change the history of Ancient Sorcery!

"Experiments and research, Milo... no, it's Yuki's motto."

"Not if you're calm, Iris. Do you know how amazing Yuki is doing?

"I know. I want you to experiment with it."

"... Iris, it's you"

Odette's holding his forehead.

"How good is Yuki's suitability for 'ancient magic'...?

"This exploration is also an experiment. When you know how long you can move in this state, release it."

"Ohhhhh! It's a demon discovery!! We have Dungeon Spider!!

Unexpectedly, I heard Dick.

"Dungeon Spider" is definitely the big spider that occurs in the dungeon.

"There are three ahead -! What will you do -?

"─ I'm gonna go for a minute"

I ran out of Boosted 2.6x.

"─ What, Yuki!?

"─ What is the move? Too fast...?

The landscape flew.

The walls of the labyrinth, made of stone, blow up behind.

It's surprisingly fast, even though it just increased 0.6 times (double) from "physical enhancement".

Still, I can control it because I was used to it twice as much?

"─ I see it. That one."

There is a 'Dungeon Spider' ahead.

The demon is at war with three other party avant-gardes.

You ate an accidental blow, half your body, tangled with thread.

There are other magicians in the back.

Those... are the 'Cainese' people.

"Ohhhhh! '' What will you do -? '' Do we all support -?

"It's troublesome when it's tangled with yarn. Dick and his men, the Bat Corps, escort Iris and Odette and guard the perimeter."

"'' It's my day!

I pulled out my dagger after I made sure Dick and the others backed off.

"─ Shit. You spider! If I hadn't accidentally..."

"─ It's a failure. If this goes into a state of confusion, I can't even get the help of magic."

"--I managed to cut the thread off and shoot the magic out of space..."

The avant-garde people are tangled up in spider thread and confused.

"Excuse me for a second"

I approached the spider's nest at high speed and unlocked my right hand 'physical enhancement'.

With "physical strengthening" 1.6 (a little faster than usual) I slip under the spider's nest.

"So, who!?" "Ugh, I can't see a move-- a magician!?

"─ Activate" Iced Ethereal Needle (Isicle Needle) ""

At times like this, a child's body helps. It's convenient because it's easy to get around.

I activate Iced Ethereal Needle directly under the spider's nest.

Shoot the ice needle in a row so as not to hit the swordsmen.

"--Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!?

Spiders who ate frozen 'ancient magic' scream.

At the same time, the swordsmen move out.

"The yarn is frozen!" "I can slash this one." "Shh, I'm sorry. Young Mage."

"No."

The swordsmen cut off the spider's nest.

If you freeze it, it also loses the adhesion of the yarn.

All you have to do is fold it, slash it and get out.

"Thank you for your support. Yuki-Grossalia!

I knew it was Dr. DeMetel screaming across the aisle.

Next door is...

"Stay away from there. I'll stab you."

"Class B magician, Cain-Liestia...... Your Highness?

As Iris' half-brother, the leader of the 'Cainese' was there.

"'Cut it off at'. Activate" Wind Distraction (Aerial Reid) ""

An invisible blade passed right next to me.

A vacuum blade.

That disperses in the air, quickly tearing apart the spiders nesting in the labyrinth.

"─ Shit."

There was too much distance to see Prince Cain's hand move.

If I had been a little closer, I would have learned magic. Too bad.

"I'm sorry for the hassle. Yuki-Grossalia. Looks like the avant-garde's gone too far ahead."

Prince Cain, who wiped out "Dungeon Spider" in the blow of "Windy Quarter (Aerial Reid)," bowed his head gently against me.

"Besides, everyone got tangled up in a spider's nest. I couldn't shoot a magic trick from here."

"It's a pleasure to help. Your Highness Cain."

I officially thanked you as a nobleman.

But Prince Cain shook his head to the side,

"There is no need to hold me as royal now. Now I'm just a magician, just like you, looking to explore 'Elusion'. I don't even need a nickname. You can have Cain."

"Okay. Cain...... Sama"

"And that's amazing, you are!

Prince Cain said with a dismal face.

"The one you're using is Body Enhancement (Boosted), right? Are you adjusting the output of 'Ancient Magic' or are you using your body well...... it was a really accurate move! He's a supporter, but maybe he didn't show up."

"His Royal Highness is here to help the magicians of the Cainese on their way to the lower levels."

Dr. DeMetel took over Prince Cain's words.

"But because it's the beginning, the avant-garde adventurers are ahead of us. I've shown you all the shit."

"Cain, aren't you going to the lower level?

"Anyway. But I think it's too early."

"Really?

"There is no example of so many people exploring 'Elusion'. I'm pretty sure it's gonna be a long fight. He thinks we should catch pace first."

Prince Cain nodded.

I see, you're the commander. This guy.

Like me and Iris, I'm not the type to move in the field.

Consider overall efficiency and command people...... I feel like that kind of person.

"It's Yuki-Grossalia. Isn't that what you think of me?

"I'm just trying to get used to the labyrinth. Instead of the lower level, it's the second time you've come to the second level."

"Well, it's important to get used to it first"

Prince Cain retrieved the map.

"This second hierarchy is explored. Because we know where and what kind of demons happen. If you're not surprised, you should be able to explore it safely. As a top magician... I guess we should aim for the lower levels at once, not in such a clear place..."

"I'm in trouble, Your Highness Cain. Your Highness needs to think about the whole Cainese thing."

"I know. DeMetel, I'm in a position to control everyone. So let's advise juniors as B-class magicians. Yuki-Grossalia, plus Iris and Odette Slay"

Look at Iris and Odette, who have been catching up, and Prince Cain continues.

"You have the map. The first thing you have to do is step through all of this second tier. That way you gain the strength to just go to the third tier. I'm from Yuki-Grossalia... no, I recognize the talent of you three. But I won't push you."

"I understand. His Highness Cain-Liestia."

Me, and Iris and Odette bow their heads.

Waving at us like that, His Highness Cain and Dr. DeMetel left the scene.

"Yay, thanks for the help. Thank you, young magician."

"I'll be grateful. Tell me when you need help with The Adventurer's Alliance."

"Let me call you Mr. Yuki. Thank you."

─ ─ Escape the spider and take the adventurers who checked their gear.

"This second tier has a map. You mean you're being trampled?"

"People today said they were just surprised."

"Let us proceed at our pace. Yuki."

You know, when we're talking about that...

"Goshiju-kun"

"Once again, we explored the area in the Bat Corps -"

"Ultrasound, I found a lot -"

"'' Near the ceiling in the poking aisle, it's so full of switches, what do you want to do -?

"... switch?

I saw the map.

The place that Dick and the others told us... it's a dead end.

There's nothing around the door. There is no representation of the trap either.

"The second tier is explored...?

"... right"

"... right"

I don't even think there are hidden doors or untouched areas that nobody knows......

In the meantime, shall we go?