World Strongest Rearguard – Labyrinth Country and Dungeon Seekers

Entering the 'Green Hall' of the upper guild, they were taken to the back of the ground floor, as usual, but not to a door room with nine stars written on it, but elsewhere.

There is a door without a door knob, with something like a gem on it - Mr. Serafina pointed the ring at that gem when he took it out of the porch.

A thin muscular light emanated from the ring, hitting the gem on the door - then the gem began to shine, and the entire door moved behind the wall with a gacon, opening to slide sideways.

(The same goes for the hierarchy where Ariadne was, but there's a place in the labyrinth country that uses mechanical tricks. Do they have any connection...?

"Guilds in each district have dedicated floors for use by guild sabers. Lieutenant Kuselka, the third dragon is there… please proceed with caution at your feet."

Following behind the door was a staircase diving into the spiral basement. There are no lights, but the stairs themselves are pale and luminescent, and if you proceed with caution at your feet, you will feel no danger.

After a while, I had the feeling of transferring - Teresia noticed, too, pinching the hem of my clothes.

"It's okay, don't worry about anything."

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"When I was just in the guild saber too, I was confused by these tricks"

If I hadn't been involved with Guildsaber, I wouldn't have known there was such a facility in the Guild building. Even among the newcomers (Rookie), we have a rare experience.

Eventually the door is seen at the end of the spiral staircase and Mr. Serafina uses the ring to open the door.

Is this the basement of the guild, or is it being transferred elsewhere - I don't know, but it's a sight of a completely different atmosphere than a building on the ground.

No joints are seen at all on the walls and the floors are still made of materials similar to where Ariadne was. It's something that's going to come out on a SF movie spaceship, like making linoleum harder.

The lights evenly placed on the left and right walls emit water colored light. Other Guildsaber operatives walk from the other side and exchange salutes with Mr. Serafina as he passes by.

At the penetration of the hallway was a man who was with Mr. Couzelka, whom we met at "The Beach of the Settle Sun". I gently raise my hand when I notice this one - as I was under the impression I was speaking and so on, it looks like someone who behaves frankly.

"Good day. Master Kuselka is inside, but can you wait just a moment?"

"Got it. Will Lord Hoslow Dragon Cao also attend the interview?

"No, I'm just taking over. If I put it through the room, I'd sell it in oil. And you're too much of a rank above me, Lieutenant Serafina."

"Because I'm always in this tone. Besides, it's much later that I joined Guildsaber than Lord Hoslow Dragon Cao."

From what I hear, 'Dragon Cao' seems to be referring to the ranks of guild sabers. Does it mean the same as' sergeant '?

Mr. Hoslow was bitterly laughing at Mr. Serafina's honesty, but when he sees me, he looks like he sees something that seems most interesting.

"Hey, young man." The Man in the Suit "sounds like something they say, but why is there so much gear besides the suit? But that gun is too hammered for a suit... it was often acquired in District 7."

When I first saw it, I wondered if it was older due to the fact that there was a lot of hair turning into gray hair, but Mr. Hoslow had just said whether it would reach his forties or not. Might be younger than Mr. Rival.

"Again, my name is Alicht Atobe."

"It's Josh Hoslow. The rank is Dragon Cao, as you heard, assisted by Lieutenant Kuselka Third Class Dragon. Remember me as a distant, depressed old man at this age."

"... is that still what they say? Lord Hoslow."

"Whoa, Atobe, don't say anything to me. At this age, men are more savory with mystery."

He's a floating figure, but as far as Mr. Serafina is concerned, he seems completely different from the kind of figure he calls himself.

Like Mr. Roland, it is also conceivable that there are circumstances and he has not been promoted. But for the first time, it's not that much of a root-digging leaf digger.

"That Gray guy, he's waiting for a verdict for the first time. The biggest sin is trying to demonize you. I have other sins, but I have a special skill, a cover-up skill that doesn't respond to most searchers' licenses. Some Guildsaber operatives can deactivate such skills, but they can't keep monitoring them all the time, so a skill seal with a period of time will probably be imposed. The rest is re-education, but this guy's got our ghost instructor doing it. You'll see a billboard walnut become a true human being in six months."

"Really... I hope I even have to abuse my skills"

"It really has to be a sexual vice theory against the holders of skills that are dangerous when abused. Given the magnitude of the profits actually gained from the abuse and the annoyances scattered around it, they don't use that skill and talk about it. Considering the number of people who made a woman cry, I don't know if I could bust in for a few years."

Four of the Four Seasons were also in danger as they were - and in that sense, I'm glad they came to District Seven in what is said to be the fastest period.

"Whoa... apparently ready. I'll see you both someplace."

"Yes, thank you, Mr. Hoslow"

Mr. Hoslow walks away from the door. He spoke to other male crew members along the way and talked about going out for a drink - because he came to 7th arrondissement because of it?

Mr. Serafina knocks on the door before opening it. Then Mr. Couzelka, dressed in a different colour uniform from Mr. Serafina, took a seat and greeted him.

"Lieutenant Serafina, Lord Alicht Atobe, appeared with

"Thank you for your efforts. Sorry to keep you waiting."

"No, it's good to have you talk to Mr. Hoslow and ask about Gray's situation, etc."

Why, I had to wait a little while - that's something I somehow guessed when I saw Mr. Couzelka, but I'm not even daring to say.

…………

Theresia's pulling her sleeve, as if to restrain me - I'm not thinking anything nasty. Mr. Couzelka was probably just bathing right now, looking like he had just put on some clothes. It smells faintly like soap to support my guess, but it would be a little insensitive to point that out.

"... here, then"

The only hesitation I had for a moment was that I probably thought I should tell you that it was hot water, but I don't think I have any particular obligation to do that - it was an unforeseen development, so I'm subtly restless, too.

We sit at the table for the interview. Theresia stood around my right back, Mr. Serafina sat next to me, and Mr. Couzelka sat across the street.

If you're not wearing black armor, the sober atmosphere will come forward and look like someone else. But I can't be nervous without being old enough, so I'm switching heads here.

"First, let me name you again. I am a third class dragon lieutenant in the Guildsaber, Kuselka. Are you two at Lord Alicht Atobe and Lord Teresia?"

"Yes, definitely"

…………

"Good reply. Lord Teresia... no, let's put it down now."

Do you have any thoughts about Theresia being subhuman? I'm curious, but first I listen to Mr. Couzelka.

"You don't always have to wear the rank of Third Class Dragon Lieutenant, so you can only call me by name"

"Yes... let me call you Mr. Kuselka. Does the part called 'dragon' come from anything?

"I hear it's due to the party names of the people who founded the Guildsaber. 'Dragon' is a very powerful demon and is said to be completely different in character from other demons… It is also the guild saber's philosophy to have the power to counter such dangerous demons"

From what I've heard, it looks like Lieutenant Kuselka Third Class Dragon has never encountered a demon similar to 'Dragon' either.

The 'named' I've seen so far also had enough nightmarish strength, but when they say it's different in character from that, I can no longer imagine it at all.

"I'm sorry to say things that threaten you, don't worry, 'True Dragon' has a small number of individuals and only 'Subdragon Species' appear in the district's labyrinth around here,"

"No... I imagined a little if I encountered it and the battle was inevitable. You should always make sure you leave."

"If you escape the labyrinth without doing anything, your contribution decreases. If you pay attention to that point only, exit would be one tactic. How far you can eat down when you decide it's dangerous is also the strength of the party…"

Mr. Cuzelka talks and then looks at me like he realizes something. I didn't know what that reaction meant until I heard the rest of her words.

"It would be rude of you to tell these stories to Lord Atobe. Looking at your previous records, I have confirmed that you continue to promote at an incredible rate, crusading all the 'named' encounters you have encountered. The top Alliance members have made a special assessment of this achievement."

special appraisal - there are people watching us go even further,

I'm evaluating it.

I honestly think it's something I should be happy about, but I don't think I can just float around. It is also undeniable that being expected creates responsibilities there.

"Well, evaluation is..."

"First, this is a suggestion as a possibility. Lord Atobe, do you not intend to enlist in the Guildsaber? Not only Lord Atobe, of course, but everyone at the party."

Mr. Cuzelka looks straight at me and says - she's seriously soliciting us.

When I first saw Guildsaber, I felt that the strong seekers with experience had chosen the path to protect people. Never imagined I'd come in as a rookie explorer.

But my answer was fixed. I sympathize with the Alliance Sabre mandate, but now there is something else to be done.

Mr. Serafina asked how I was, but he knew in advance what I was going to do, and he was smiling faintly.

"I think it's a great honor to have you anticipating us. So I know what it's like to respond like this... but as for inviting me to Guildsaber, let me decline."

"... ok. Unfortunately, it will narrow your possibilities to belong to the Guildsaber less than a month after you have yet to start exploring. Besides, most people don't belong to any organization and are targeted to raise the sequence, so you won't be shy about declining solicitation"

"I appreciate you saying that. We have two big goals, and we just want to think about achieving them first."

I haven't told Mr. Serafina about it yet, so I'm going to look at this one - I saw Mr. Serafina at the same time, so I get eyes on him.

"Also, I'm sorry… to say something in the course of the conversation that would be of personal interest…"

"Lieutenant Serafina has been on record several times fighting Lord Atobe's party, but there seems to be a lot you don't know yet"

"Ha... I'm afraid. We have cooperated with Lord Atobe's party, and this time we have asked for help, but it is still a very short time."

"In that short period of time, we have come together to crusade 'Named' … Usually we need to act together for a long time to increase party proficiency. Lord Atobe's party seems to have a mechanism in place to draw the strength of its members even in the short term."

(Are you saying that Mr. Kuselka doesn't know anything about my skills...?

Are you saying that there is nothing you can do to find out about the individual explorer's abilities if it is not necessary? That means I can keep a secret about my skills unless Karma comes up and gets caught - but you have to be careful.

"Lord Atobe, does that great goal have anything to do with Lord Elitia St. Rail, who belongs to your party?

- Again, the fact that Elitia came down from District Five is at our party was also noticed by Guildsaber.

Could you take this opportunity to ask for help in saving Elitia's friends? If that were possible, Elitia wouldn't be going back to the Eighth Ward looking for company. I wanted to hear it, even if I knew so.

"I'm on edge with the elite tier and I'm partying from District Eight. We want to help her friend left in the labyrinth of Ward V..."

"... As for Lord Elitia's friend, I have to say that rescue is difficult under the present circumstances. As for that labyrinth, even at the hands of guild sabers, we have forbidden interference after two tiers. We manage to prevent stampede from happening, but we find ourselves in a special case where there's a lot of risk about defeating 'named'."

If we can prevent stampede, Guildsaber is on a mission - he can't even take the risk and help those who have been imprisoned.

Elitia searched for company to help her friends - not found in District Six, not in District Seven, and came down to District Eight.

We're going up to Ward Five eventually. But just going in order should not seem to lose the possibility of being helped one by one.

"... Mr. Couzelka, temporarily, but can't you let me go to the Fifth District"

"Eh... Lord Atobe, that's... too dangerous, the adequacy level in District Five is over ten. Though you're stronger now, you're still in District 5..."

"Yes...... I know it's dangerous. Still, if you think about the spiciness of being captured by demons in the labyrinth, you want to help them a little faster"

Mr. Cuzelka says nothing and closes his eyes quietly. And after I figured it out, I took out my license and did some manipulation.

"Right now, we cannot measure the Atobe lords so that they can go to District V… but we can offer one way"

"Huh... is that true...!?

"Yes, the upper management of Guildsaber has decided to give you the title of 'Encouragement Seeker' even if you did not belong to Guildsaber"

"Encourage… against our activities, do you mean?

Nodding back, Mr. Kuselka urges me to look at the license - then.

◆ Current situation ◆

· Honorary title 'Encouragement Seeker' awarded to 'Alicht' party

"Parties with that title may have requests for cooperation on Alliance Sabre assignments. Whether or not you accept the request will be optional, but when you accept it, you will be rewarded and 'honor value' will be added. Please get another explanation from the Alliance staff later on about this"

Having a title does not pose any particular risk, as it does not always have to respond to requests for cooperation. But it's about us, so I can't even think about taking requests and saying no, but I guess I don't have frequent requests.

"Does that mean you can work with Guildsaber without formally subscribing"

"If you think about it that way. We at Guildsaber have limited personnel, so there is a phase that we really want to seek the help of the Seeker. We have also made a significant contribution to the stampede crackdown in the Eighth District, but if that happens in the future, we will be able to offer rewards from Guildsaber in a clearer way"

I was convinced to listen, so I'm going to explain it to my people later - but I haven't heard Mr. Couzelka say "how" yet.

"So, how to get to Ward V..."

"If you have that title, it may even take a convocation to the 'two lower districts'. This is a very rare case, but it also means that Lord Atobe and the others may be asked to cooperate with your assignment in District 5."

By cooperating with the Alliance Sabre mission in the upper districts, you are allowed to stay temporarily in the convoked districts - Ms Couzelka explained that to me.

The deadline is limited, but while staying in District Five, they can also enter the labyrinth within District Five. That is one of the rewards for 'encouraging explorers' who have cooperated on dangerous tasks - risky, but able to challenge labyrinths in the upper districts in the flying class.

(I don't know when you'll be called, but chances are you'll come around before you get promoted to District V. By then, if you can get to the level possible...... it should never be a reckless attempt)

And this story also links to another purpose.

- The Great Temple in District Four. You might be able to get to that place early on that you know how to get Teresia back from the subhuman.

I see Theresia holding back. She looks back at me, but I don't see any emotions in that mouth.

"... Lord Atobe. What do you want to do with that subhuman girl?

Mr. Couzelka's voice seems to have lowered the temperature - I confront her again, feeling something zombie.

"Returning a subhuman to man is an act of bending reason. Because once the Subman lost his life, he was resurrected."

She knows something. How to bring subhumans back to humans - and that doesn't mean it's easy.

"... I..."

Mr. Couzelka stared at me with eyes that would not miss the sway of the dimensions, awaiting an answer.