"... hah, hah..."

In the training ground attached to the Adventurers' Union, I stood with a long breath.

He who wears it is not very hurtful, but to be honest, he is almost at his limit.

There wasn't much of a fight like this. I see, I just felt once again that this was the strength of a first-tier adventurer.

Yes, a first-rate adventurer.

In front of me, just like me... no, there are people who are pushing their faces and sitting on the back of the wall as if they were pushing their limits beyond me.

They were members of the first-rate adventurer [Thunder Dragon's Hammer] who I had asked to come with me to explore the labyrinth.

The reason why they and I are in this state is because, in a very simple way, after thinking a lot about this request, they seemed to feel the need to confirm my prowess.

I think I can think of several ways to do that, but it seems that there is only one way to do that from those who have lived their lives with practice.

In other words, it was a mock battle.

To be honest, I thought that... in other words, the test that Tristan, the leader of the adventurer's union, had conducted himself was sufficient, but the members of [Thunder Dragon's Hammer] were not convinced.

Therefore, it became a one-on-four simulated battle in the training ground of this adventurer's association.

Four against one.

Of course, I am one person, and the fourth is their [Thunder Dragon's Hammer].

This condition came from me, and when they first heard about it, they unleashed strong hostility and murderous aura against me.

In other words, are you licking your first-rate adventurer?

That's what happened.

But I didn't mean to.

I understood their strength.

But I have many things they don't have.

Especially the magic tool relationship is extremely full, and the magic power is usually strengthened as much as possible by using various increase methods that will be realized in the future.

Even if it was magic, I knew that there were many ways out of magic in this era.

That's why I thought that even the best adventurers of this era, the first-ranking adventurers, could fight against them.

In the first place, this simulated battle is not about defeating them, it's just that I dive into the labyrinth with them, fight and beat them, and the main purpose is to identify them.

In other words, there is no need for me to win, and I will be strict on the stone four-to-one. If someone leaves, it will be fine.

When they talked about it, they managed the murderous aura that was blowing out, and nodded convincingly, and then they decided to play simulated battle.

And I actually started to fight... but this wasn't a damn thing.

They have far more prowess than I predicted, and most of the magic tool relationships I had prepared beforehand ended up being pulled out, whether it was my first time seeing them or not.

In addition, the shield, Ing, prevents all of these attacks, and the magic of the other attack flew in without even putting my hair in.

It's a mystery whether or not it's okay to say "Elf Boy" in an age-wise way, as soon as you lose your mind...... but it's a quick move to close the distance, and from the front, Glaze, the warrior who was trained to see it, bumps into it.

To be honest, it seemed to me that the first person who could win a battle directly against this member would not be in the present era.

But even if you can't win, you can't lose.

In fact, I did it all.

"... fuuu... my breath has calmed down somehow... let's see." Are you really a lady? It's not like you're strong... "

Grace raised her face and told me so.

"No matter how you look at it, you're not a lady." Since you're the Duchess, you're quite the man. "

"I don't think ordinary duchesses will fight." Well, I'm also out of the Count's house, so I may not be able to tell you much about people. "

It was the beauty magician Barbara who said this.

I've certainly heard of her origins, and it's true that she was originally an aristocrat from a small country in the south.

I didn't look into it in detail because it wasn't very important information.

On top of that, the adventurer's adventure meant almost nothing.

Because it is their basic task to solve everything with their strength.

Sometimes I liked that pride, so I didn't bother to look into my parents' weaknesses.

If there is a problem, of course not.

"If I were like that, I would have done that." Sometimes a woman has to go on her own to win. That's why I'm aiming to break the labyrinth. "

Barbara laughed at my words,

"At that time, the Lady would like you to appear as a competent knight or husband she relies on." But if you show me this much power... you know better than to talk faster than to go out on your own... Hey, it doesn't have to be right now, but can you teach me some of the magic and techniques you used during the simulation? Of course, I'll pay you... I'll do my best to help you break the labyrinth this time. That said, I don't know if the Duchess will be able to pay enough money to convince me. "

I'm going to make a suggestion like that.

She's probably the most powerful sorcerer of her time, so I'm sure she realized that a lot of the magic I've used is something I can't find anywhere else.

Normally, there is no need to teach even if I am told to do so.

Because my superiority over the sorcerers of this era will collapse.

However, I thought I had to tell you this time only to some extent.

That's why I nod to Barbara.

"It doesn't matter. I was going to teach you little by little as I explored the labyrinth in the first place." That's why I don't need a reward. "

"What? Really? Why?"

“It's easy. Otherwise, it would be difficult to conquer the labyrinth this time."

"... is it such a harsh place?"

"Well, yeah, but I think I can go with you guys." The deepest part of the labyrinth... up to the seventy-eight layers. "

"... Hey, lady. How many layers have you got?"

Grace asks if she can't ignore it.

I answered.

"Seventy-eight layers." Well, in a week, we'll figure it out. It's like going at a pace of about fifteen layers a day and having a little extra time for the last layer. "

”... if it wasn't for you, I'd say you're crazy... but I wonder if you could show me this much power... if I were to go.”

Glades, I'm convinced, but if you go up to the seventy-eight layers, do you know it's deeper than the [Labyrinth of the Holy Tree]?

It was the Elf boy Amilkal.

Labyrinth of the Holy Tree is a common name for several labyrinths in the midst of so-called elves, and is said to be built under a special tree called the Holy Tree for some reason.

Usually, the Pu people rarely get permission to enter.

Only high level adventurers and specially authorized people can enter.

In the past, Lily was normally immersed, but, well, she was out of standard in many ways, so she was an exception.

Anyway, when Amilkal tells this story, this party must have been normal.

To Amyrkal's words, Grays says.

"There was definitely seventy layers there." Well, even we're still treading on 50 layers... but it was definitely trampled on before... "

"... 500 years ago." At that time, the magic items obtained in the deepest depths were sacrificed in the Elves' land. Are you saying you're aiming for such a feat in just a week? This is ridiculous. "

"I don't care if you say that." I don't care what this lady looks like. "

"That's why I'm talking about being extra stupid!" I am! "

In that case, will you leave this request?

"... but I can't get out! But I want to complain about it."

"I'm sorry, Amyrkal. I know enough to say that I'm talking nonsense, too."

When I lowered my head, Amyrkal looked a little surprised.

"... the human aristocrat bows his head to the elves..."

said.

Surely it may not be too much.

In particular, it is an area stained with Puppet supremacy, like this Holy Country.

But in my case...

"There are several Elves in Istvor." Besides, I'm currently a professor at the academy, but my boss and subordinates are also elves? "

"Ah, by the way, I've heard of it... surely, the main sibling?"

That's right. Did you know each other?

"Long time ago, oniisan had you play at home." I see, those two... well, I guess I'm not convinced of their ruinousness... "

Are those two so ruined?

"That's right. In the first place, getting out of the city is heresy in the elves." If I do that, I won't be told to go back to my hometown or anything like that, but I can see a very strange guy with my own eyes. Get back to your senses! Like that? In that case, you might even think it's out of order to deliberately occupy an important position in the human country. "

"... I see. Well, I'm sure those two are different in my eyes."

"Right? But you don't even admit people who don't have the strength." That's why... I'm fine now. I'm going to trust you. "

"Thank you for that... but how about you?"

I don't get a clear and convincing word, so I ask the last one, Ing.

In the first place, he might be silent even if he was already convinced because he was silent, but I wanted to make sure.

"I just need to get the money, that's all."

That's what I said.

And the other three, which were to be his companions, have heard this, and have the face of gold.

However, it doesn't seem uncomfortable, and I'm close to worrying about anything else that might be of interest to you.

Well, I know how you feel.

However, the truth is, I knew he wasn't really just a money man.

Why?

At the previous time, I was listening to the party "Thunder Dragon's Hammer" very carefully.

I also remembered what I heard about Barbara at that time.

"As for the ing..."

"I'll pay you a few times the usual fee, Ing." Isn't it better for you to have a cure for Magic Stone Disease than that? "

When I say that, Ing looks surprised,

"You... what do you know!?"

I'll tell you.

I answered, not to hide anything else.

"I hope you don't lick the investigative power of the nobility." You will have a sister. My sister has been suffering from a special magic stone disease for 20 years. You've been making money to treat her. The usual healers and doctors say that your sister's magic stone disease cannot be cured. Indeed, if I wanted to definitely cure it, I would need the so-called all-purpose elixir. The materials for this are all astronomical in price, and in some cases you have to dive into the depths of the labyrinth with your own hands. That's why you're an adventurer. "

What surprised me was the other three, members of his party.

"You... why didn't you tell me?"

Grace asks, and Ing says,

"It's hard to say." Besides, there was little hope. I enjoyed being an adventurer, but I didn't want to give you water. "

"...... you're such a slob......"

Go on, Barbara.

"I've always wanted weird materials, and I was wondering why, but that's what happened." Some were said to be all-purpose ingredients, if you ask me. Other than that.... "

"There are many magic pharmacists and alchemists as well." If you don't barter with the material you want, you won't be able to give it to me. "

"That's why... what materials are there?" Almost gathered? "

"Not at all... there's still a holy tree bamboo left."

When I heard this, it was Amyrkal who opened his mouth.

"Then I'll negotiate with you."

"... is that okay? It's not even expensive." I hear that it is rare for the nobility of the king to get what he wants. "

"It's only possible to take it once every few decades... but there's inventory in the house." I kept it a secret because if I let it out, it would be a source of contention. Ah, don't tell anyone. "

"...... Amyrkal. Thank you"

"It's for your sister's sake." I'll do anything..... "

As I listened, I felt that it was really a good thing to be a companion.

But there's a little bit of talk going in a different direction, so I'm going to cut in there.

“I'm sorry to hear about the inspiring conversation.”

"... what is it?"

"I told you just now, didn't I?" I'm not asking for a cure. "

"Oh, I heard about that... but I think we'll be able to gather the materials together with our friends." I'll do whatever it takes to get you to tell your story. ”

"It's not like that, I can give you the cure right away." No, it'll take a month or so, but, well, that's about it. "

"What!? A panacea!?"

”Rock... but you can use it as a cure for the special magic stone disease that your sister suffers from”

The reason is that the medicine is made in the future.

It is not as well known as it is today, but it will become fashionable about ten years from now and become a big problem.

A number of pharmacists and alchemists have gathered the best of the technology for the treatment, and research and development can finally be done.

The duke's house monopolizes the recipe and generates huge profits... well, the badness of the previous time stands out, but in other words, the recipe is firmly in my head.

Since it is necessary to collect materials and make equipment for production, it is necessary for a month, but there is no problem at all.

The Ing who saw my eyes seemed to understand that there were no lies there, and with all the momentum,

"... please! Please, give it to me... to my sister!"

"That's why I'm telling you to give it to you... you don't have to do that." All I ask of you is that you fulfill this request. That's all. "

"... if what you say is true, I will risk my life"

"Truth. Well then... let's get through the labyrinth to show it." After that, if you come to Istward's Farrens territory, I can give you the cure. "

This is a motivating ing, but Grays

”Really, this is a very simple thing to say... but I think you're really going to do it. This lady is...”

said, followed by Barbara and Amyrkal in a somewhat dazed tone,

"I never imagined there would be such an insane person..."

"There's something interesting about humans, too. I'm glad to be out of the city, and I'm really thinking about it right now..."

That's what I said.