World Strongest Rearguard – Labyrinth Country and Dungeon Seekers

"... Ellie, aren't we level enough yet?

I hear Suzuna, I stop. Right now, I wonder if I should speak to both of you - depending on the content of the story, it can be something that I don't want to hear.

Then what you're asking here isn't right either. But I couldn't just leave the spot like that.

"Go to District Six, dive into the labyrinth, get a little stronger... so if you don't go for District Five, you think it's dangerous."

"... I can go back to Ward Five alone. But I couldn't help myself... that's why I was looking for company"

"Then now that we can all go to the Fifth District, I can't believe we're lost..."

"... I know. They're all in favor of going to Ward V... this chance is what we got with Alicht and everyone. I'm very happy with that... but..."

Elitia is lost - until now I thought it was still far away, because when we all went up to District Five, it was faster than I expected.

The risk is greater than taking the usual steps to District Five. We're being called to District Five because of a situation where we need a little power - to keep our stampede down.

"I have never been able to fight properly with the demons of Ward Five. There were several parties in the brigade and I was at the third party...... when I was attacked by" The Burning Monkey Weather, "I was level 8 and didn't have the strength to come to District 5. My brother was the leader of the regiment, and it was an organization my father started, so I just had it put down."

"... you said Ellie was attacked by a demon named 'The Burning Monkey Weather'. At that time, I was in an exploration… how was that?

"The role that our third party was supposed to do in that labyrinth was to attract the whole of the following executives, not the main force of the enemy, but the Yang Dynamics to keep the enemy's power focused in one place... Yet only that day... 'Monkey Weather' came by surprise in a place where an informer told me there was an executive..."

- Demons make up the organization, led by 'Monkey Weather' as the leader. And "Monkey Climate" has cunning tricks on the Seeker.

Elitia was ambushed by the 'Monkey Weather' and deprived of her companionship. I can't help remembering my emotions when I'm on the stage of being able to go to the Fifth Ward.

Even when I was broken up with my people by Shirone, I couldn't help but remember to give up for a moment. If I hadn't made it, if my people couldn't defeat the 'Mud Titans' without me - I don't even want to imagine that.

"The 'Brigade' was not intended to fight the 'Monkey Climate'. The Explorer captured by Monkey Weather was trying to acquire a weapon of curse. When the second party reached its objective, an order for withdrawal was issued from the Commander. But there was no rescue for us fighting the Monkey Weather."

The way the 'alliance' was done was to tighten up other seekers from efficient hunting grounds. That is one way, and we cannot deny it altogether, but we cannot fundamentally agree on how to do the 'White Night Brigade'.

"... wasn't it decided from the beginning not to send out rescue?

Suzuna didn't even seem to want to hear it. Shaking my voice, but still staring straight at Elitia and asking.

"... at first my brother tried to work together to attack the labyrinth. But by the time I got through District Six, something had happened... and my brother's mind had changed dramatically. I started to prioritize going to the upper district any way I could, and getting stronger for it. Gathering only those who can endorse that policy, the 'brigade' has become its present form"

"So... if you've achieved your purpose, do you mean you can let your buddies fall off...?

At first, I thought I was upset by the ruthlessness of the 'brigade'. But that wasn't the only emotion that dwelt in Suzuna's voice.

"I think we should be free to see what other parties do with their policies. I know I'm out of line to complain... but..."

"... It was the first party that was supposed to deal with 'Monkey Weather'. We're part of the brigade, so we really have to take the same risks. So at that time, there were no strong rebels against the captain, no one to leave. Neither did his desire to help Luwi, who was caught by 'Monkey Weather' out of a few, help move the entire brigade"

Elitia couldn't give up. What did you think when your organization decided not to help your best friend - just imagine, anger and thoughtlessness fill your chest.

"I ran into such a strong demon... and all but Mr. Luwi was safe..."

If you had been ambushed by the Monkey Weather, the line would have been messed up and the party would have been confused. But only one was caught.

Elitia's body trembles when she tries to say why. To stop that tremor, she grabbed her arm hard.

"... Luwi was not a combat-friendly profession. But... I had the 'morale liberation' to save the party when it fell into distress."

- Morale Liberation: The Hand of Salvation. Use your health to damage enemies and transfer allies to the entrance of the hierarchy.

"We... when we realized, we were running away from the 'monkey weather'. Le Willi was nowhere to be found... and the captain tried to find me..."

Elitia was stunned at the hands of her brother, and the next time she woke up, she said with a trembling voice that she was in a room in the mansion where the 'Brigade' was a dormitory.

"If I had been stronger, I wouldn't have let Lewie use 'morale liberation'... if I could have stopped him, if I could have acted as an avant-garde... if I could have used 'Scarlet Emperor Sword' better... Lewie... eh"

Elitia weeps and speaks of regret. Suzuna hugged Elitia and had to say nothing for a while.

There's something I don't understand. But maybe that's a discrepancy in thinking.

If it was the first and second party of the brigade, it would have been possible to help Luwi. Did we cut it off without even challenging it - because we thought we were lucky that we didn't have to bump into 'Monkey Climate'?

But no matter what the circumstances, my conclusion remains the same.

Elitia and Suzuna, who came down to find company to the Eighth Ward, met and joined us.

We still don't know everything about what happened to Elitia. Still, her purpose has been a weighty goal since she joined the party.

We've been helped by elitists. So help Elitia, that won't change no matter what.

"... Mr. Alicht"

"Huh..."

I came out under the street light. They noticed what I was like, and they saw this one.

"I heard you two were out there, and I came looking for you. I was told the story along the way."

"... sorry. Everyone agreed with me... and given the strength of the demons in Ward V, I haven't..."

"It's early to go to Ward Five right now...? Sure, I guess it's easier to get stronger in District Six and go to District Five"

"Mr. Alicht..."

Do nothing to worry about, just look at the positive side and go to the Fifth District.

Doing so is one choice when it comes to fighting strong enemies - but that won't be the word that elitists are looking for right now.

"But so has Elitia, but we've been working with Mr. Serafina at a high level to fight. Level 9 'named'...... I think that being able to defeat 'funeral man' means you can also fight normal demons with a little higher level"

"... it's..."

"I want to hear what level the demons in the Fifth Ward are at. I don't mean to upset you just by looking at the numbers."

"Depending on the labyrinth, there's a difference... about level 11. The level of" Monkey Weather "was twelve. But I don't think we should be overconfident that Monkey Climate has survived longer."

The appearance of Level 9 'named' in District 7 was still an exceptional event that could not normally occur.

That's why - because of the struggle in this district, going to District Five will no longer be completely reckless.

"I may fly level 10 and fight eleven demons... I may finally just knock them out, but it doesn't seem like I can't be a force for war"

"Eh... but... if I get attacked once..."

"It's okay, Mr. Elitia. If we all work together, I'm sure..."

"Yes, what are you going to do now that you're worried about that?"

- I hear voices from behind, I look back. Then, out of the shadow of the street light I was until just now, came the misaki that had followed me at some point.

"Sorry, rear kun...... I knew we were all here worried"

"One."

"... I haven't caught up with elitists on the level, but I'll make sure my legs don't pull"

…………

Mr. Fifty Storms, Scion, Melissa, and Theresia are coming with us - the last ones to come out were Madoka and Serafina.

"Ahhh... I, I can't fight, but if you guys are going to District V, I want to go with you...!

"I, too, in the sense of level, mean I can finally cross with the demons of District 5... I think this party will make enough contributions to the title of 'Encouragement Seeker'"

Elitia's eyes shake. But before tears overflow, she covers her face.

And the next time I looked up, I was regaining the brilliance of the eyes we knew so well.

"... thanks. If we can all go to Ward Five, that would be the most delightful thing."

"Oh. Let's go together, Elitia"

Giving her right hand, Elitia pulled my hand and stood up. Suzuna stands up with me, moisturizes her eyes a little and looks at me.

"Thank you for coming looking, Mr. Alicht, gentlemen"

"Also, in that case, you need to take me with you. It's an alliance of brothers and sisters, just like Ellie and Tin."

"Because that's how Misaki has something to tear up... yeah, she must have left me because I slept a lot"

"That's not true, for tomorrow...... it's already today, but I'd have slept well if I thought you didn't have a lot of sleep"

It may be true that I didn't sleep halfway through, but I'm still always helped by her first moodmaker.

"... not if you're crying. Cry only after you help your friends."

Melissa speaks to Elitia. Elitia smiled, and said.

"Yeah, Melissa's right...... no matter what assignment you're given, we need to do everything we can. Otherwise, there's no point in being called."

"Well... if you decide so, it's time to go back. I still have time until morning, so I need to rest as long as I can."

Everyone takes them back to their quarters. I was just thinking about going, too, and coming into the park from another direction - Mr. Steiner in armor and Mr. Ceres on that shoulder.

"Alicht, the processing is over, so we're going to bed. If you call while your Lord is in Zone V, we can go to Zone V."

'That's what I want you to call me. You can get good ore in Ward 5, so you can enhance your gear.'

"Thank you, both of you. If you have permission to stay and would like to discuss your gear, please let me know."

"We talked about having Corleone build us a suit, but when it's done, we'll be sure to take it. Don't make it impossible if you're in danger. It's our first emergency call. We need to make survival our top priority."

I snort back. Making survival a top priority - everything else lies ahead.