World Strongest Rearguard – Labyrinth Country and Dungeon Seekers

As we slipped through the two floors of "The Red Tower of Fire" to the first floor, we passed between columns painted in a vermilion reminiscent of the shrine's birdhouse.

The landscape changes with the sense of metastasis. Forests lined with giant trees that you can't see the heavenly side even looking up - it would be due to the peculiar environment in the labyrinth that the leaves of the red trees are always scattered but not accumulated around.

"... Ellie."

Even if Mr. Fifty Storms speaks up, Elitia doesn't respond. In the rear of the car seat, he has a vain eye, held by Mr. Fifty Storms.

Her best friend, taken by "Monkey Weather," was alive. Even if it was a pleasure in itself, it could not be reunited in the way it wished.

"That sight must be one of the reasons why 'Monkey Climate' remains unchallenged. If you are a top adventurer, crusading 'Monkey Horse' is not impossible in itself. But if they shield captured and manipulated adventurers, they..."

We must defeat the same Seeker, not the demon. It's also a one-party group that's totally hostile to this one and uses their skills to the fullest.

Ms Serafina's bitter expression shows that even the guild saber cannot handle this situation.

We've already experienced the scene where demons try to manipulate the Seeker. Two of them had similar abilities: "Clown of the Clown of the Clown" and "The Use of the Inviting Pastoral God".

"Enchantment" can resist if you're ready, but I don't know jewelry about the ability of "Monkey Weather". If there's a reason for that mask those Seekers were wearing, I think we could destroy the mask or - but I can't be sure it's going well with that.

'The face of the monkey' unlike a mask worn by a subhuman. If I can get just one thing about what that is - but if I can't get it off safely, it doesn't make sense.

(Just like Elitia, if someone was trying to bring back a manipulated explorer, if they were collecting more 'monkey weather' information than we did, or... But if there was such a person, can we find that person in the next few days...?

With today as the first day, the rest is six. I would also consider applying for it to be extended as an exception, but even the prospect of being able to extend the exceptionally permitted 'flying class' is low.

"Back there, I know you're thinking a lot, but can you let us hear it too? I hope we can talk about something positive..."

Seeing the difficulty of this situation, Mr. Fifty Arashi seems to be feeling a little discouraged. Even if I consider myself a guru at a time like this, it would just make everyone anxious.

"I'll talk to everyone when I get home, but let me sort my head out here once."

Mr. Serafina and Mr. Fifty Storms, and Theresia snort - Theresia will be most anxious, saved by her temperament, and at the same time admonish her own impudence.

By the last "curse erosion" used by "Monkey Weather", the slave mark behind Teresia's neck is gradually overwritten - it's still just reshaping around the edge, but Teresia's suffering should not have been less, and its body always had heat.

"On two levels, I didn't see any monkey-type demons other than 'Monkey Climate' and any more. It's not like there's a demon with a normal name on it, but since the number doesn't increase indefinitely, does it mean there won't be a stampede if you leave it alone?"

"I can think of that. I don't know much about this labyrinth either, but demons who act in an organized manner may run off with the Explorer's side. Setting a trap or creating a base will try to make it a little longer for me to be crusaded. Some castles created by demons exist in the labyrinth, making it difficult to attack."

If a two-tier fort was built by 'Monkey Climate' and its subordinate, the demon, he would have some masonry skills - how he learned it, is it an instinctive one?

If you are so intelligent, it is inevitable that you will patronize the ploy so that you will not be crusaded yourself. And the ability of "Monkey Weather" to enslave the Seeker has formed the core of its ploy.

The captured Seeker is the only shield for the Monkey Weather. And I don't suppose all of us are just the Seekers we've seen.

"... I wonder why it's two-tiered. If there's another demon on the third tier, wouldn't that stampede you?

I thought Mr. Fifty Storms told me that the stampede so far seemed to be 'with a specific name' and the normal individual of it waking up. "Death Coming from the Sky," "The Calamity," and the prone variety of demons to crusade.

"Find out as much as you can about The Red Tower of Fire. That way you might know something."

"There is a library in Ward Five. If you possess the title of" Special Selection Seeker, "you will be granted permission to browse."

I heard there was a library in the Odd Numbered District, but until now I didn't have time to go out. I hope you find valid information - I don't think there's anything in the literature that would be said to be difficult to crusade if it seemed to be about the ability to subordinate others to the 'monkey climate'.

"... I'm sorry... I... can't do anything, but I'm alone again..."

"... elitia"

Tears fall down again on Elitia's cheeks.

At a time like this, what can I say to you? It won't even be a temporary consolation that Elitia was safe.

"Mr. Ellie, is there any reason why you've gone alone?

"... get Luwi's gear... there are people trying to take her down... and those people, too, are in 'Monkey Weather'... eh"

"What a terrible thing... to take down and take away your gear, if you do that to someone manipulated by 'Monkey Climate', isn't Karma supposed to go up?

Mr. Serafina lays down his eyes and shakes his head - which means that those manipulated by 'Monkey Climate' will not be judged as Explorers.

"... by license, they had been determined to be demons. The status of the Seekers' subordination to the Monkey Weather was not considered to naturally deactivate."

If we see that reality, it is difficult for those who tried to save the manipulated seeker to remain wary, too.

- That's how the "Red Tower of Fire" was abandoned. Leaving it alone doesn't pose a threat to the town, and for the reason that you don't feel a reason to defeat 'Monkey Weather' until you take a person's life.

"We have to disarm that 'state of principle'. If we defeat Monkey Weather, we must defeat Monkey Weather and his family demons."

Even if I put it in my mouth, I still don't see the light of hope. Fight your superior opponent even if you hit him from the front, meet difficult conditions and win - without losing anyone.

…………

Theresia was listening in my arms, but she shows a bare gesture about how I was behind her.

There is no excuse for not assuming. Teresia turned around behind the monkey climate so we could get out of here safely.

Whoever is missing hasn't been able to get this far. That's why we all wanted to be qualified and challenged, even if we were to challenge the monkey climate, not in a situation where 'the elitists have broken in alone'.

"Lord Elitia, you were once in District 5 and qualified to explore the five-star labyrinth for being part of the" White Night Brigade ". It would be enough for you to tell us now why you acted alone even by keeping that secret from the party. But you did something very reckless. Couldn't we have believed more about the party we've been through difficulties with...?

"... I... don't want to see anybody get hurt anymore... and I'm just like me and everybody else... and someone's gone..."

Elitia, who has always fought on the front lines and bravely fought demons.

Sometimes she tried a giant demon dozens of times her own, as if she were going to cut her own life off, and help us.

- That's because I never wanted to lose it again.

But even so. I thought we were too far from the elitist side.

At the same time, I felt sincere annoyance (nagging) at myself for not trying to get into her situation deeply and just thinking it was right.

"... I'm the 'Sword of Death'... and I really shouldn't be with anyone anymore. Everyone is really scared of me..."

I should have known enough.

The illusion that Phantom Winged Butterfly showed me was the last thing I wanted to see. Elitia was also showing off her emotions by being shown a nightmare for her.

And in the fight against The Calamity, there were wounded at the party. It's one thing that elitists think about when they see it.

I know, I looked like I could tell things, and I left Elitia alone.

"... okay, elitia"

"... eh"

Balance your party as an adult so no one hates you.

With all that pre-construction, we're stuck where we can't get over it.

- It's never too late. I've never thought I'd give up since I met Elitia.

So if you hurt her, if you hurt me just the same, I have to tell you.

"If Elitia thought there was such a thing as' true ', our relationship of trust would have been just on the upper side. It's my responsibility to let that happen. I thought that would be all right if Elitia had something she didn't want to say, and I was hoping she could talk to me someday. Even though one day I was already here, I kept trying to think so."

"... Alicht"

"Back kun......"

For a moment, Mr. Fifty Storms seemed unsure whether to stop me.

Even before her, I tried to remain a "good employee" and a "good subordinate".

That was the right gear, and now I can't deny it altogether. Organizations need people who don't speak for themselves, and that also means keeping them in harmony.

But what I try to be, and when my people live or die, is just a 'good man'.

- I chose that once, and I'm a big idiot who can't help it.

"Elitia...... about that sword. I want you to let me know everything that's happened. You can talk in front of everyone, it doesn't matter if you choose."

"... to Lord Atobe, now Lord Elitia, it is..."

"I think everyone at the party matters. The time of accession is irrelevant, I do not want Mr Serafina to be hurt if he can, and if he has any problems, I will figure out how to solve them with all my might. But Elitia just feels like she's pulling a step for what she hasn't told us yet. If we don't get rid of that wall, we're gonna get stuck."

Everyone has a wall in their heart.

Keep your distance if you don't want people to step in any more, and you won't let them in any more.

But it also means you can't even get in from yourself.

No matter how much suzuna, misaki, and elitia seem to be cracking it down with the rest of us, it's not really funny.

"... I'm a profession I can't fight alone. Meet Teresia at the mercenary good offices and get help that you might be able to do it in the labyrinth country. But if it were me, Teresia and Mr. Fifty Storms, we wouldn't be here yet. I was really impressed when Elitee's attack combined with her skill. This is happening. He said we could go without stopping, with the addition of Suzuna and Masaki."

Elitia's eyes still remain void. But believe me, it's in that ear, and I keep saying it.

"There is absolutely a way to defeat any powerful enemy. No one should be missing in order to fulfil that condition. We've been helped many times by elitists. Until I pass it on, let me repeat it over and over again. Theresia jumped into that danger because she wanted to help Elitia. Theresia did what I couldn't... it wasn't rational anymore and I did because I wanted to. That's all it is."

"... to Theresia... if the monkey weather manipulates me..."

"I will never let that happen. But for that, we all need to be strong. I'm saddened that it was too early to get here, but it's much better than late."

All this time thinking about Lewie, thinking about what kind of situation she is in, Elitia has been fighting.

Can the Seeker, imprisoned by demons, live by fulfillment? With that anxiety more than anyone else, I came this far believing in the survival of my best friend more than anyone else.

As much as I believe I can undo Theresia from her subhuman appearance.

"... Lewilli is alive, Elitia. Elitia was brave enough to see her."

"... ah..."

Elitia's eyes rocked.

"So let's run to the end with us. Until I help Luwi, ever, ever. We'll make sure they never leave us again. You can't run anymore, Elitia."

"... eh"

Tears overflowed again from the eyes where the light returned. Elitia covered her face, shaking her hair in a shamble, raising her voice and crying.

"... Wow...!

Mr. Fifty Storms was just embracing a crying elitist.

Only now - but not yet, I don't deserve that.

…………

"... Theresia?

Theresia, who was in her arms, wakes up her body. I thought you were going down from Alfecca, but you weren't.

She put her hand on my head, stroked it - and touched what was telling me on my cheek.

…………

Theresia's lips moved, but the sound was not spun.

I wiped my tears off my cheeks and let her touch my own lips.

I don't know what she thought she did that. I swallowed up the embarrassment and everything, just touched the lizard mask on Teresia and didn't have to say anything for a while.