World Strongest Rearguard – Labyrinth Country and Dungeon Seekers

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Theresia stays with the dagger - it also looks like she's got something on her mind. Even though it was confusing, if you remember that you were being slashed by your people, you'd feel guilty about yourself.

"Teresia, I don't care, so do you. Because of this, you should try to throw a dagger as far away as you can."

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Even if Elitia speaks to me, Theresia can't snort right away. At a time like this, I don't know how to care - even if I say something too sweet, Teresian personality may make me more and more self-reprehensible.

That's my concern. Suzuna approached Theresia and began wiping her wet body with water.

"Sorry, I watered you... were you cold?

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Theresia shakes her head. Suzuna smiled and put the towel on Theresia's shoulder as it was.

"Do this for a while, because staying wet will cool your body down"

"Back there, is that the power that Pearl State has? Can you cure things with water?"

"It's not clearly displayed, so I didn't know if it would work for 'confusion'. Put it back to sanity, or I think it works that way."

"When Tin shrugged the puddle of water, I wondered what would happen. It was like magic. Fine, I want that kind of magic too."

Masaki is also skilled enough to have magical effects. After all, the mysterious sight earlier is that there is something to watch and admire?

"Elitia, is this your first time fighting mushrooms today?

"Yeah...... you're lucky you haven't seen me before. Even when I got promoted, I didn't dive into this labyrinth... but there are more demons out there than I imagined."

Do you mean this labyrinth-specific demon? I feel like mushrooms are going to grow everywhere - and I need to check the drops first.

"Ah... this Trent is wearing it. Actually, it looks a lot like an apple. What do you want me to do with this?

"Would you like to appraise it? I'll do it in the Junior Appraisal Scroll."

I received an apple from Mr. Fifty Storms, and I appraised it.

Machine apples

-Eating one increases the maximum of magic slightly.

· Rare drops of 'Firtorento'.

(Ooh......! You came out light, Rare Drop. With Misaki, I knew you were being helped in places like this)

It seems difficult to pick this up for rare drops, but it can be said to be a big harvest. If I had a fellow wizard, I would have just fed him first - and everyone was paying attention to me like they heard the appraisal results.

"They say eating this raises the maximum amount of magic power. Anybody want some?

"I think you should eat first, because you have the skills to share magic with the party people. Looks like you're still tired now... that was awesome with your pussy earlier. Animation and all that beaming, that's what it was like."

"Did you look that way too, Mr. Fifty Storms? I'm a little surprised too... but it's a big drain, so you can't have a random outburst."

"I think it could be used as a trump card. Really, as long as you can count on me to stay back."

In the eyes of Elitia looking at me, trust naturally resides - relying on someone as strong as her is something I fear a lot, but still feel proud of.

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"... Theresia?

Theresia, who was still reluctant, takes out the short knife she hasn't used, receives the apple from me and peels it off.

"Is that it? Teresia, isn't stripping apples good?

"Wow, me, I can't skin it like that"

Not only Misaki and Suzuna, but I was of course surprised too - I hit the blade of a short knife to spin the circle and the apple, quickly peeling it off with sharpness, cracking it on my hand, and taking the core. And when I broke it into six pieces, he offered me a slice.

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"Oh, thanks...... Theresia, you have an unexpected stunt"

I have a few thoughts about the demonic fruit I fought earlier, but it is hard not to trust the appraisal, so I decide to eat it out of my mind here. When I look at the cross section, it has honey in it, and I feel yellow stronger than the apple I know, but fulfill it...

"Huh... Wow, sweet. It's not the apple I know, this is...!

The toothpaste is close to a nostalgic apple, but it tastes different. I thought it would be sour if it weren't for the varietal improved apples, but it tasted like overshadowing its common sense.

"You're going to want apple pie or something, watching"

"Oh, that's good...... better than that, Mr. Theresia. It's getting red, but what's going on?

"Mr. Teresia... I think I'm going to be better lit watching"

Where Suzuna won't say, I'll find out soon enough. Theresia's out of hand, offering me an apple - better than just now, up there.

"You must hurry ahead, Alicht. Why don't you eat him out of your mind?

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"... okay. Yeah, I'll hurry up."

Ask Teresia to throw apples in her mouth one after the other, because it's not if she's lost. I feel like I'm being fed.

And when you've finished eating everything - your license will show you that your abilities have improved.

◆ Current situation ◆

-Alicht ate the "apple of wisdom".

-Alicht's Magic Max increased.

My head crossed, my body regarded me as powerful - and my magic was healing only for as much as my max went up. Checking the state, the blue bar showing magic is back about a fifth.

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"Oh, thanks...... it was pretty good"

"Teresia, do you want to wash your hands because you have apple juice on you?

Suzuna purifies the water again - this skill is too convenient to imagine. I don't think it shuddered from the puddle, because it creates completely transparent water.

"For Theon too... because I think it's better than drinking directly from the puddle"

It also gives water to Thirsty Scion. Mr. Fifty Arashi seemed jealous, but all this would be the privilege of a 'witch' who could use 'hand-water'.

The "Dirty Mash" remains, but the "Spore Bag", which did not rupture the spores, could be collected as is. Appraisal suggests that Dirty Mash bursts to protect himself, but if he can cut it without bursting it, it seems to be a drug material. Except when the danger runs and you burst it, they don't tear bags easily, so you won't have a problem carrying them.

The rest seems to eat the umbrella and shaft of the mushroom body, but this time I left it untapped - eating mushrooms with growing hands and feet also takes a lot of courage.

"All right, we're done collecting, and let's keep exploring."

Reassemble the line again and move on. Are the Trents small in numbers, and then they didn't come across any enemies for a while.

Perhaps the investigation of this labyrinth is not progressing because of the slow pace at which demons increase and the low risk of stampede.

(Sometimes it seems to be less fruitful... no matter how many 'apples of wisdom' you say will come out, if the odds are too low, you will waste your time)

The license also has the ability to reverse demons and places of appearance from those dropped. You'll need to remember about demons dropping ability items just in case.

Theon, it's not safe to go too far ahead.

I notice that Theon is ahead of the elitist voice. Zion entered the bush a little further down the road and came out with something in his mouth.

What Theon brought back before us - goggles.

(This goggle...... Georg's......!

"You mean the person who dropped this is nearby?

"This... is not the belongings of the person you were talking about in the hall of our quarters?

"What... su, it hurts so much... and besides, this red..."

"Elitia, you better not touch the goggles. This is probably blood."

"... right. The owner of this is bleeding... it was also, quite a while ago"

There's one thing I can think of. Georg was wounded and attacked by demons near here or something unforeseen happened and dropped his goggles.

"Theon, can you trace the smell of the owner of this goggle?

Theon understands what I'm saying, and after sniffing the goggles, he starts walking again - making his nose work, making sure it's in the right direction, and Theon walks into the trees by the road.

"Let's proceed with care. Scion's sense of smell makes him aware of his enemies, even if he has a bad vision"

"Yeah, okay... sure, after people go through..."

"That sounds brand new too... but those goggles..."

The blood attached to the goggles was completely solidified. This would mean that Georg passed through here after he was injured and after quite some time.

- And in the woods. Scion finds a large tree conspicuously larger than the one around him, turning behind it.

Georg, there he was - scratched all over his body, sitting back with his head.

"Georg... hey, hold on! I'll take care of you in a minute!

"... you... met somewhere... right, at Mrs. Orrells's residence... Shh, how have you been...?

Georg's eyes are not in focus and his voice is powerless. He was forced into such a state of distress that he fled so far with his life.

It's a precious potion, but I can't say that. I take a bottle of red liquid out of the backpack and make Georg drink it - but his impatience didn't diminish, even as his body wounds began to heal somewhat.

Suzuna's presence at the party works the 'cleansing' effect and slightly improves Georg's mental state. Georg, whose eyes weren't focused at first, finally captured me properly - and suddenly covered my face.

"... what happened. Talk to me, I might be able to help."

"What... what...? I don't even know...!!

Georg is in panic. His own wounds are also considerable - either due to the blow he took when he was bounced off his goggles, or he also suffered a wound to his forehead.

"Calm down. My fellow North Star is still in this labyrinth. Did the demon catch you, or..."

I'll wait for Georg to settle down. He lowers his face-covered arm - trembling, Georg shivers his lips, trying to say something over and over, but speechless.

"... I'm fine. We're here for the exam, too. Helping members of the North Star is on its way. So don't hesitate."

Georg doesn't easily ask for help because he's so gripped that he can no longer speak out of his throat because he has a hold as an explorer.

But we've been cornered so far. We can't just put him down and complete the exam and go home. I want to help if I can, I think so.

"... my people... in this labyrinth, upstairs... in the woods... oh, from my feet... grass like a monster... suck my people..."

"Okay... of the labyrinth, upstairs. Georg, you stay out of this. On the ground floor of this labyrinth, fortunately, there are few demons. Just think of your escape and you'll be safe."

"... I... I'm the only one running away..."

"Injured people don't have to think about that. Escape, trust us and wait. You may not feel safe, but it's much better than being trembling here."

"Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

When Elitia persuades him, Georg nods and raises his voice. To that sadness, Misaki and Suzuna covered their mouths.

How Georg got separated from his people - it hurts my chest just to imagine.

I meant to know that the Labyrinth is what strips the Seeker of his fangs, and that it is a pitiful and unforgiving place. But I see Georg, who can only be described as miserable, and I have feelings that have sprung up the other way.

Close to anger, the urge to heat your body to burn.

(... I will definitely help. So please, stay alive......!

"Mr. Georg, leave it to the rear and us. Now you just think about surviving, okay?

"... yes... mine, my people... please..."

Once he voiced his emotions, the brilliance of reason was returning to Georg's eyes. This will not cause you to abandon yourself.

Passing the goggle, Georg grabbed it and walked out towards the exit. The potion is showing effect, and the footprint is certain - this would be fine.

"As far as I can tell, you were attacked by some kind of grass demon. Suddenly he shows up from his feet and throws their party..."

"... oh. Probably still caught. Georg struggled to escape, but was unable to leave the labyrinth."

It was upstairs that I encountered. There, probably 'named'.

Little information, mysterious monster - a monster that has a whole reticle of 'The North Star'. A perfectly unafraid opponent, but we must find and crusade as soon as possible.

"... guys, give me..."

"Will you follow me, Brother Alicht?"

"I will follow Mr. Alicht. The line is letting me walk forward, but that's how I always feel."

"Same goes for me. If a very strong demon ever comes out and gets hurt, don't worry about anything back there. A party isn't something someone would unilaterally defend or be protected from, is it?

- That's what they say and I realize. Even though I am protected by everyone, on the contrary, I am becoming more aware that I am protecting it with my rear guard skills.

It still is. I almost thought of something solitary about whether I could involve everyone to help the 'North Star'.

"... sorry, I was drunk on myself. The only reason I'm helping is because I want to. So I want you all to hang out."

"Yeah, of course. We don't think about being 'obeyed' by Alicht's policies anymore. Because I..."

"Ellie, we'll talk later. Theon found the demon, we're going to fight!

"Huh... ok! Kyoka, Theresia, let's go!

As Zion jumped out onto the path he had taken - and contrary to the direction Georg had taken, a group of fiirtrents and Dirty Mashes blocked the way along the bumpy road as it led upstairs.

"Sister Kyoka, please don't sweat...... but the one that smells good!

"You say 'brave mist', don't remember!

Once you deal with an enemy, you can take action. If we could have dropped the Dirty Mash with a magic attack and prevented Fiertrend's 'Fear' attack with a 'Brave Mist', the rest could easily be destroyed as a level appropriate demon.