World Strongest Rearguard – Labyrinth Country and Dungeon Seekers

Behind the room where we fought 'Wheels', we continue down the open passageway - unlike until we get here, we don't see a single wreck.

There is only one person who has been able to get this far. Who built such a labyrinth for what? I don't want to think it exists just to kill the Seeker.

A leading elite tier stops at the entrance to the room. In the center of the circular room, there is a similar transfer floor as when we came here.

"You can go home when you transfer from here...?

"Probably, but I'm going to Ariadne's once. They can change the destination of this transfer bed to Ariadne."

"You're just a place where there's 'parts' and there's something to do with the mystery."

"I've looked into what's bothering me, but I wonder if I still have any secrets..."

"I let you do a 'mockery' about the lost spirit. At least let me calm you down..."

Suzuna looks behind. I don't see anything, but I guess Suzuna does - the spiritual bodies of those who lost their lives fighting the 'wheel'.

I look back and close my eyes. And I offered at least a prayer.

I know this is not unusual in labyrinth countries. Still, if we had gotten there sooner, some of us might have been able to see each other while we were alive.

'... it is what I think so that calms some lost souls. That prayer is not meaningless'

No one was going to mention it, everyone was praying. And the floor at our feet shines, and we move - to that sanctuary.

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- When I opened my eyes, we were in the room where Ariadne's 'Sacred Cabinet' was located.

I never used to look around the whole room, but this room was equipped with formations to transfer.

But Ariadne just put his hands on us, but he was transferred to a labyrinth. Metastases using this formation are considered to be different and special.

"… I can exercise the magic of 'Return'. It is homogeneous to the 'Return Scroll' and from here it can only be transferred to the entrance of the 'Dawn Field'"

It's not the voice that rings in my head.

Ariadne, lying in the holy cabinet, is awake. But he seemed to only be able to move his upper body, poking his hand at the edge of the holy cabinet, but couldn't stand up.

"Huh... Mr. Ariadne!

Mr. Fifty Storms rushes over to Ariadne. Climb the steps and offer your hand to Ariadne, who is in the Sacred Cabinet - but Ariadne did not take that hand.

"... the alignment of two 'parts' increased the range of operation. Now I've only tried… I haven't been able to walk autonomously yet"

Ariadne said that when the 'parts' are aligned, they will also be able to operate outside for a certain amount of time. The fact that we got the 'wheel' means that only the upper body is now moving.

"This room... and this girl..."

I tell Mr. Serafina and Melissa about Ariadne. That the 'Guard Arm' is being summoned with the help of Ariadne - and that we are here to make a covenant and gain the protection of the mysterious Ariadne.

"... Lord Atobe's knife... I've felt it since I fought the murky spider. You're touching the hidden parts of the Labyrinth Nation that you don't even know about in your guild."

"Until now, I'm sorry I haven't been able to talk in detail. Mr Serafina has twice been asked to take part in the fight against Ariadne's 'parts'. Other than that, I'm more thankful than I can count... which is why I wanted to tell you"

Mr Serafina did not answer immediately. Just look at us, close your eyes - breathe deeply.

"... let me know about this important thing and it's a tightening thought. I thought it would suffice if I were in a position to assist you. But now, may I also… be a part of your party?"

"Me too...... good to know. I have to tell Madoka too."

"Oh, I'll bring them in one day. I thought it would be hard to get back to 8th arrondissement... but Ariadne, you're not anymore."

Ariadne said - that if you can replenish the power of the sanctuary by offering offerings, you can install a transfer bed outside that leads to the sanctuary.

"... the opportunity to tell was delayed. that offerings are not only material… 'faith' itself. Now that the 'faith value' has risen, the extent to which I can interfere externally is widening. Working on external transfer formations, etc., made it possible to change destinations to 'sanctuaries'"

"Does that mean you can always come here? Brother, isn't it exciting to be like a secret base?

"Faith values cannot be used in any way because they convert 'faith values' into interfering forces when making a change of destination. Come to me only if you have the opportunity you need"

What Ariadne is using his skills with - that would be the 'faith value'. If that's the case, we have to raise it as much as possible.

If you can also raise your faith values in Suzuna's "Spiritual Vehicle," I think you can use her help, but will "Faith Value" go up even if you directly "Assist Charge" her? Now that I can get my upper body up, I can try - and I just realized it.

"Ah... A, Mr. Alicht, don't look too much, Mr. Ariadne... eh"

"Oh... well, even if I say God, I'd rather wear clothes..."

"… clothing can also be generated by supplementing 'parts'. I don't need it right now."

Having said that, how about in a state where your chest is just hidden with long hair - while you wonder, Ariadne lies in the Holy Cabinet again.

"The 'Silver Wheel' performs self-repair for a little while. Tell Alicht as soon as the feature plays"

"Silver wheels... Ariadne, those wheels..."

It shouldn't have been silver. Before I say that, does Ariadne close her eyes - because she's not used to moving her body yet?

"... to transfer... to District Seven... to the Alliance..."

"Oh...... okay. Ariadne, it's good to be here to see you once. Get some rest."

…………

Ariadne does not answer. Only the lips moved - at the same time, the metastasis begins again.

When I opened my eyes again, we were somewhere familiar. It's a transfer station near "Green Hall" in 7th Ward.

Open the door and go outside. The time is daylight, so I think I'll stop by the Green Hall once and say hello to Mr. Louisa.

"Lord Atobe... look. Again, in that treasure palace, the days seemed to pass quickly"

The way in which days are referred to suggests that time has passed on a daily basis, rather than a few hours. I bought something like a simplified version of the newspaper that Mr. Serafina was selling nearby and he shows me that date.

- A few days have already passed since we moved to the labyrinth where we were on the wheel.

"- Dear Atobe... Good, you're back...!

Mr. Louisa comes out of the Green Hall and runs over here. So was our failure to return for a few days, but the way we panicked seemed unusual.

"Ha, ha... sorry, I saw you from the guild's office, so I rushed out..."

"Sorry to worry, we had some unexpected things too... I think we worried about the Madokas as well. They..."

"It's okay. Mr Ceres is back, and I was resting in the same room as Master Madoka, so we were all talking that I'm sure you would just come back late with your plans."

When entering the labyrinth, even if you intend to return within that day, days can go by more than planned - that needs to be remembered in the liver. I have to apologize to the Madokas later.

"More than that, I'm afraid you've just returned... one thing I'd like to discuss with you"

"We haven't had half a day to experience it in the labyrinth, so no problem. Is something wrong?

"That's... Since yesterday, I've been consulted by a colleague that everyone in The Four Seasons hasn't come out of the labyrinth. They were working on a policy of not imposing, and unless they had planned in advance, there was no overnight stay in the labyrinth..."

- Memories that seem like only a few hours ago to me pass the back of my brain.

Four of the "Four Seasons" saw us heading to the labyrinth - we didn't speak to them either because we were traveling to transfer in the "Trap Cube".

"Mr. Luisa, is the labyrinth where the four of us were going 'the primitive plateau'"

"Yes... that's what I'm asking. They went a little further on the offense and said yesterday they were expected to put it in two layers. One layer was so vast, it also took them a while to find a two-tier entrance, but when I finally put it in..."

They were well on the offense. But something unexpected happened on two levels - or are you camping on two levels due to some circumstance?

It is difficult to believe that there were plans for the camp because they had communicated their plans in advance. But otherwise, it would mean something happened to them.

"Maybe I'm just late for my plans to return...... Alicht, just in case we're looking for everyone from The Four Seasons"

"I'm sorry, the Guildsabers say we can't deploy unless we can clearly ascertain the situation requiring rescue… Mr. Adeline is now acting as captain of Troop 53, in the aftermath of the 'Beach of the Settle Sun' investigation"

"Thank you for sharing. My men are told by the command to carry out the mission if there is a command while I am away. Adeline will know about the incident at the Beach of the Sunset, and she won't have a problem."

I think Mr. Serafina is also concerned about the troops, but he says he will accompany us - thinking about the possibility in case the 'Four Seasons' doesn't return.

"Guys, I'm sorry but... I'm going to continue on to the 'primitive plateau'. It's like a pretty big labyrinth, so fatigued members need to rest."

"-Baugh!"

"Theon, Madoka too......!

Madoka comes this way on the Scion - when she saw Mr. Louisa, she took out her license and smiled. It means he was contacting me where he saw us.

"Brothers, ladies and gentlemen... good...!

"Madoka, I'm sorry... you worried me"

"No, that's okay. I mean, if your brothers are safe, that's all..."

Madoka wipes her tears with the handkerchief she had. Everyone gathers around Madoka and Zion to rejoice - but we can't do that for long either.

"This time, I would like to go with a member who has the skills to travel faster. To come back as soon as possible."

"Wow, I get it. I can't keep up with Mr. Ellie and Mr. Theresia's super dash if I do my best."

"I... I have" The Statue of the Wolves, "so I can run faster with Theon."

"I won't slow down if I put up a shield if I have to, too. I'd love to accompany you."

Of all these members, my speed may be the lowest - but using 'Eight Flights' at the stronghold shouldn't make obstructions or anything bitter.

◆ Current Party ◆

1: Alicht x ○ * Level 6

2: Teresia Rogue Level 6

3: Kyoka Valkyrie Level 5

4: Elite Tier Curse Blade Level 10

5: Scion Guard Hound Level 5

6: Melissa Demolisher Level 6

7: Serafina Mobile Infantry Level 11

Waiting Member 1: Misaki Gambler Level 5

Waiting Member 2: Suzuna Witch Level 5

Waiting Member 3: Madoka Merchant Level 4

Standby Member 4: Louisa Alliance Staff Level 4

"Brother, take care... the next time you come back, we'll all be together... eh"

"I'm going to take a bath with your brother! And no sleeping on the ground floor either!

"Mi, Misaki... That's what I'm saying now, time and case..."

"Regards," Four Seasons "

"Yes, we will be sure to all return safely. Guys, let's go!

We run out - to the entrance of the labyrinth, following the "primitive plateau".

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"Primary Plateau" - there was a labyrinth of large puddles of water by the way in the reddish wilderness, with sparsely green leafed trees growing.

◆ Demons encountered ◆

Mad Crowler A: Level 5 Alert Drop:????

Mad Crowler B: Level 5 Alert Drop:????

BluffFrog: Level 5 Alert Drop:????

"" Piggyyyy!!

Seeing us go wild, the taro bugs throw up threads - but we don't fall within range of attack, and we keep running even.

"There are traces of defeating some demons... but we don't know if everyone in The Four Seasons defeated this... Huh!

"Let's go to the double entrance... how big is this labyrinth... Huh!

"...... Huh!!

"I was informed beforehand, but there is no mistake in this direction. Hurry up and you'll find them...!

"... Alicht, do you want to carry it? I'm quite powerful, too."

"It's okay... I have this kind of skill too... eh"

◆ Current situation ◆

-Alicht activates Eight Flights

Every time I jump, I cross from ship to ship - a movement that is roughly impossible with my physical abilities, but I am able to move uncomfortably as long as I am wearing the 'Old Tibia'.

(Still...... this labyrinth is huge. I guess that's why I don't see much of a seeker...... I'm concerned about the demonic material I see, but it's hard to earn a contribution when you only seem to see it so sparsely)

Even in the absence of an 'alliance' monopoly, the labyrinth must always be chosen so that the object of the hunt does not overlap. That's why The Four Seasons chose this labyrinth.

Less competition from explorers also increases the likelihood of encountering 'named'. If this labyrinth two-tier 'named' hasn't been hunted yet, it can be encountered - but generally speaking, it's about 'possible'.

They are brave seekers. At the same time I thought it was a creed of the most prudent exploration possible - why did those girls stretch their hunting legs to two layers of the labyrinth where they would be deprived of strength just to move.

"... I was in a hurry... that's what I guess. They had a reason why they had to move on. It's never to blame."

"Yeah...... I know. Maybe what we're doing isn't weird when they say we're taking care of you. You shouldn't even think about being overprotective."

"It's okay... because I'm worried... if you're reluctant, you'll regret it... Huh!

"Wow!!

Theon spoke more eloquently than my awkward words - with that brave squeal.

Where the magic is running out, I speak mana potion. I tried not to drink too much, but I used up another bottle.