World Strongest Rearguard – Labyrinth Country and Dungeon Seekers

When I went down to the first floor of the medical clinic and went through the lobby, Mr. Adeline contacted me via a license - Mr. Serafina finished reporting to Guildsaber headquarters as troop leader, but said he wanted to talk to us.

"And when I was with your brother and your sister Kyoka, it felt like 'buddy' when you two were walking - It looks so good, I baked some yakimochi with Tin."

"Ya, not baked cakes... both of you were pretty much talking about that when we were together at work. Already, Misaki?

"Uh... when I was at the office, you said I was pulling around about him... and now, like Mr. Theresia, I think it's a good idea to follow him from behind a little bit."

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Theresia also looks decent - I don't think I imagine Mr. Fifty Storms is referring to his behavior. I didn't know what to think.

"Looks like I'd enjoy working with Alicht... I can't believe I thought of that a little bit. First Alicht looked tired, so I knew it would be tough."

"That's what they used to say when you just reincarnated. I don't know if I'm feeling any better right now."

"You have a real sense that you live every day to the fullest. If you'd asked me if I wanted to live like this when I was in the office, I'm sure I wouldn't have said yes."

Does Theon know what Mr. Fifty Storms means by words, or puts his face close to her feet? Mr. Fifty Storms stroked Zion's head and smiled.

"It's not all about the labyrinth landscape, it's not all about the scary places where you can catch your breath. There's a little bit of a tourist feeling to it... and it pisses me off that I'm not nervous."

That's what Mr. Fifty Storms looks at me for. From what I can tell, I can't believe she's not nervous about not hesitating to make a cynical decision when it comes to fighting.

"Kyoka, you're trying to encourage Alicht. And about us."

"Everyone couldn't deny fighting that demon again. I appreciate that too..."

"If your brother says so, I will follow you to the end of the earth -... so is that a little careless in the present case?

"Misaki, I think we're getting connected to something more and more in the back... did something happen to make us that close?

"Oh, uh, even if they say so... tin, it looks like there was a tin, doesn't it?

"Oh, no... that's what I need, and Mr. Alicht can't help it... Oh, no, not really weird..."

Suzuna is probably panicking because she remembered when she raised Ariadne's faith values. There was certainly nothing nasty about me when it came to it, so I don't want to laugh bitterly - but would it be viewed as a problem just to say that I have secrets for other members?

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It was Theresia who turned to me for follow-up in this situation. She reaches out and slaps me on the shoulder pounding, turning towards everyone and shaking her head slowly.

"... Theresia, does that mean it's okay because there's nothing? If that's what Theresia says, believe me."

"We are also gradually becoming more and more aware of Mr. Theresia's tricks alone. I don't care about your brother at all."

I can turn my gaze on everyone to see something smiling - the lizard mask was subtly red when it came to whether it was caused by being too close to me.

"Are you lit up, Mr. Theresia, just because you poked your shoulder? Huh, isn't it a lie at all that Subhuman doesn't have a heart"

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Theresia doesn't shake her head at it. When you get away from me, you hold the mask down - and the redness gradually pulls off. Does that mean that you can dissipate some heat?

"There's not just one reason we rush ahead. So we have to work hard."

So that when the subhuman curse can be lifted, it can be visited as soon as possible, even minute by second. Never lose sight - give me a reason why I shouldn't stop.

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Mr. Serafina and Mr. Adeline were waiting for us in front of The Green Hall.

"My apologies, Lord Atobe. Calling you tired... weren't you on vacation"

"No, we're fine. I was just about to get ready to head to The Beach of the Sunset again."

The Seraphinas opened their eyes - but as soon as Seraphina regained her composure, she looked at me with her quiet light dwelling eyes.

"... Lord Atobe. If possible, could you use Sabre Tickets?"

"Let it go, seniors... It would be a violation of policy to ask me to use a ticket from the side of the guild saber. If I do that, I'll have some sort of disposition on my senior..."

"I know. But in the present circumstances, that's the only way for me to enter the labyrinth with the Atobe lords... Guildsaber is in a position to ban access to the 'beach of the setting sun' and restrict traffic. The only exception is if a qualified searcher asks you to enter the war."

Ms Serafina, a guild saber, is in a position to regulate her intrusion into the 'beach of the setting sun' in a dangerous situation, and at the same time she is bound by that rule - that's what I mean.

"Confronting that demon, I'm going to understand that threat, too. Better have a lot of people with experience in engaging...... I know such an idea is a push. Still, I..."

"... without having to use that ticket, Mr. Serafina helped us. You said you wanted to join the war, but there's no reason to say no."

"Ah... Lord Atobe, then..."

"If you mean a violation of policy, I don't think you should ask for it if it's true. But if it's possible, I want you to join me... and that's the real deal."

Mr. Serafina sees Mr. Adeline. Mr. Adeline seemed to be trying to stop him at first, but when he stared at Mr. Serafina, he turned away like he couldn't stand it.

"Oh, no more... because I don't hear you say seniors. So, leave me alone and ask for the rest."

"... the boulder is Adeline, you know me very well. We've only been acting together the whole time."

"So even if that's what they say...... haha. I'd like to follow you, too, but there's also a response to everyone else. I'm going to know that... because I've always been a buddy."

From what Ms Adeline has said, it transpires that I have deep respect for Mr Serafina. And that I'm sincerely worried about her.

Still, without Mr. Serafina, then the way we fight our party is going to change. That's what happened when we fought the Mullaspiders - her defense was the starting point, creating many chances to fight back.

"Mr. Adeline, we..."

"I know. Because Atobe and the others said it was a promising party and they showed their strength. So I believe."

I'm sure there's a lot more to say than what you're saying. But Mr. Adeline seemed to be running out of time.

"Captain Serafina, I will be acting alone for some time to come"

"I'm grateful. I'll call you as soon as I get back from the labyrinth."

"Got it. Captain, ladies and gentlemen, good luck."

When Mr. Adeline salutes, he bows his head to us and then walks away. After I dropped him off, I asked Mr. Serafina to teach me how to use saber tickets.

"This ticket is made of special metal and will act as a demon prop. Would you mind holding it in your hand and making a rescue request?"

I took out a 'saber ticket' made of water coloured metal and remembered it as Mr. Serafina told me - then.

◆ Current situation ◆

· "Alicht" uses "Sabre Tickets" "Serafina" requests to enter the war

· 'Serafina' joins' Alicht 'party

The members of the party, that's eight - they're already full, but we have another member who wants us to join them.

Even if divided into two parties, we can support another party. But all this time, it's too dangerous to have Madoka join the fight to get her to use 'Effect Items' - she'd better stay in a safe place than the enemy has the means of travel like 'Phantom Drift' and 'Sky High'.

"Lord Atobe, ladies and gentlemen, this is my second participation, thank you very much"

And to Mr. Serafina, I want to make sure - that her shield prevents any attack. After I say hello again, I pull over Mr. Serafina trying to make my way to the entrance to the labyrinth.

"Mr. Serafina, I'm sorry to take your time, but may I have an operational meeting?"

"Oh... but I'm sorry. I volunteered to join the war, but behave on my own..."

"Alicht, let's go back to the quarters for once. We still have time. It's okay."

With Elitia's suggestion, we're headed to the quarters. We have to tell Madoka we're going to explore again, and Melissa needs to be asked to participate in the operation.

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We called Madoka and Melissa in the quarters and moved to the warehouse we were contracting.

Madoka was refurbishing the warehouse and the tables and chairs were being brought in to hold the meeting. I was hoping we could discuss it while considering the gear to bring to the labyrinth, and I asked Madoka - both the Merchants Union in District Seven were already in a state where she could be in close contact, and she did a quick re-pattern.

"Again, you're going into the labyrinth...... brother, is there anything I can do too?

"This is going to be a pretty intense fight. I'll have an opportunity to raise Madoka's level any minute, but you have to wait for me today. It's all right, I'll definitely be back"

"Ha, yes... ok. We'll all be waiting together because there will be some of you, Mr. Ceres."

Madoka can't hide her anxiety - I'm sorry, but at the same time I think it's good that Mr. Ceres and the others are here. If I were to make you wait alone, I might have let you stay in the guild where Mr. Louisa is.

Everyone but me takes their seats. Madoka had also procured me a black board and white ink to use for the meeting, so I decided to let her use that to explain.

"Then I would like to start an operational meeting. That demon...... for convenience I would call it a 'giant crab' but the whole length is pretty big and the chances of being able to challenge a melee are limited. And a major feature is that when a physical attack is launched, the attack slips through and the magic attack is activated. So when we make a magic attack, we go back to where we were. First, I want you to figure that out."

"Oh, that was happening? I know it's clear..."

"After Suzuna shot 'Storm Arrow', the enemy did materialize... you had that kind of law"

I in the rear guard can observe the demonic changes from the position I pulled the most. I want to try to understand the situation in the future because that is also my role to play.

"I attack mainly physically, so to strike an effective blow, I have to attack when I'm materializing..."

"Yes... and I want to put in a coordinated attack if possible. So what we need to do is create a 'physical attack passes' situation, and at the same time a 'no counterattack' situation. If you can't do it and wield a big one, the avant-garde may perish once and for all."

"... the combination of a state in which a physical attack passes and creating a gap in the enemy. One way to make it possible is to think of the means for me to take it and bounce it back when the enemy has materialized and attacked"

Mr Serafina proposes so - but there is one thing I fear.

"I think that does work. But" giant crab "has other means of attack. Two are particularly dangerous: the 'bubble laser' and the 'sickle that grabs the soul'. Mr. Serafina, I think those two are magical attacks, but can you take them with Mr. Serafina's shield?

"... My 'Aura Shield' is a skill in reducing damage, whether physical or magical. But the performance of the shield is significantly biased towards physical defense. I don't think we can even halve a magical attack."

Because I thought it was possible, I tried to avoid the fact that Mr. Serafina was going to take the 'Sickle to Grab Your Soul'.

But that doesn't mean Mr. Serafina won't be able to play the avant-garde shield - we have one shield that could have a higher defense against magic than the one she's using.

"Madoka, on which shelf do you keep the shields you made before with the 'Beetle of the Rebellion' crust?

"Yes, it's in the armor shelf. It's a very big shield, so put it on the trolley..."

"Can you show me? Because I work out from day to day so I can handle a big shield"

Mr. Serafina takes his seat and is led by Madoka to where there is a shield of purpose. She held a shield as big as her height and raised a small, surprising voice - as I expected, fortunately, 'The Great Shield of Mirror Armor' seemed to have the performance to accompany expectations.