World Strongest Rearguard – Labyrinth Country and Dungeon Seekers

Foggia finished her first face-to-face encounter with Mura Spider and Alfecca, then came over here and stabbed me in the knee again.

"Master Alicht, I can be a Explorer's equipment, just like a spider, but I can also be removed and accompanied."

"I suppose we can call it in the same way as Alfecca."

"Affirmative. Based on my contract with the Mystery, I can be transferred to all areas where the Mystery can interfere.However, escape from the Labyrinth, like escape by mystery or scroll, can result in loss of possession. "

"If we do, we'll lose something when we get out of here."

"Negative. If you can defeat me, you can escape with the Transfer Magic Faction ahead.In that case, you will not lose your belongings. "

In that case, Suzuna looks back and prays that she can escape if she keeps going - whether the Explorer who was defeated by Foggia is remembered.I followed suit and closed my eyes with my hands on my chest.

"The mysterious' Parts' people have a mission to test us and the Explorers... for what?Foggia-san..... "

Mr. Igarashi's questions were answered with "yes" and "no", but Foggia did not show any intention.

"That's how we're created.Fight and test the power of all visitors until you gain control in the Shinto Fusion Crystal.If you lose, you will be destroyed or follow the mysterious contractor. "

"Hmm, it's hard, but when you're on my side, you can count on me... and all the people in Parts are beautiful, right?Foggia-san is so cool and nighty. "

"I am not a knight's armor, but when equipped by Explorers and Mysteries, it is like an increase in armor."

Foggia, who answers seriously, does look like a knight, as Masaki says.Serafina's armor certainly doesn't have a normal shape, but it's like a protector in a science fiction movie or something.

--In the meantime, Foggia's appearance is slightly clear, and you can see the view on the other side.

"Foggia, it looks a little clear, but you don't have enough magic?"

"Affirmative. Once activated, magic replenishment is required to maintain materialization."

"Anyone can rely on fogear as a defense stamp because they don't have to secure their gear.That's the way to think about it... hmm, am I using a little too much magic? "

Mura spiders, Alfecca, and Foggia, who were embodied in the human form, nodded to each other and looked at me--I also nodded back, and they resolved the reality and disappeared.

"... the sword, the wheels, and the fuselage are all here.With the help of the ants, I was able to get this far. "

I hear Ariadne.I wanted to ask you something on this occasion.

Ariadne has a Guard Arm from the beginning, but is that one of the parts?

Machine God's arm becomes the unique equipment I have as a mystery.It's different for each mystery. "

I see... it looks like Ariadne's unique equipment.They protected us many times. "

I think the voice is conveyed just by remembering it, but Ariadne hardly responds - would it be confusing to say this?

It is the duty of the mystery to grant protection.If only I could fulfill that. "

Oh, thank you all the time. I wonder what happens if we keep collecting the parts.

"... I don't know that either.Much of the information is lost when disposed of.But when you encounter a hostile mystery, it matters how many parts you have. "

That's what I heard at the beginning, but we haven't met The Hostile Mystery yet.

"... I can't prove it. Something inside of me has warned me since I moved to the current district.It's not a logical opinion, so I want you to use it as a reference. "

There may be a hostile mystery in District 5......I don't want to run into Monkey Houses until I fight them. "

I hope so. The "Monkey Marquis" are powerful enemies, and crusades are extremely difficult.I'm only prepared to defend my contractor's life. "

Ariadne's voice, which was inorganic, is now clearly emotional.The words that tell us to protect us can't be more comforting.

"... maybe there was a change when I took possession of the witch."

"Ah, ahh... is that what this is all about?"

"If I were you, I could use the Psychic Media again.It's necessary to strengthen Ariadne's Guard Arm. "

Ariadne's voice seemed to be heard by Suzuna, who was walking a little further back and lined up next to me sometime.

"It's impossible to measure what kind of thoughts meditate from the content of the current conversation."

"I'm sorry, I've been wondering if I should do it regularly since before, but I didn't have the opportunity...."

"Well, Ariadne is going to grow stronger with faith.I think it's important to keep faith as high as before. "

"... if it's for that purpose, I won't deny it.You don't have to give yourself enough time to rest. "

Apparently, I've got your approval, so I'm going to meet Ariadne in "Psychic Media" tonight for the first time in a long time.

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Find the Transformation Magic Team and we're back where we came from.

"Alicht, thank goodness everyone...."

"Phew... fa, Pharmahian, I can't breathe..."

Misaki, who had moved near Farma, could be hugged and buried in her chest - and if she couldn't help but look away, Ms. Fifty Storm, who was somehow behind her, would also look away.

"Wow, because I'm safe, I don't think you want me to do such a fierce hug..."

"Ah, yes, no, I am...."

"... Kyoka, the truth is leaking."

"Nh... me, Melissa, that's what I'm saying... ah..."

"I'm glad you're all safe... I've been praying here forever...!"

Madoka jumped from behind Mr. Fifty Arashi and was delighted to be safe.But the first thing we need to check is how long it's been.It is also possible that the rate of time flow is different at the point of transfer.

"Madoka, you're worried... how long did it take us to get back?"

"Ha, yes, uh... it's already evening.I think it took about six hours for my brothers to come back. "

The place where Alfecca was and the place where Foggia was are similar in that they felt the air was dry.The fact that matter weathers quickly means that time passes quickly.

"I'm glad we haven't had a lot of time.You should continue to avoid opening the Black Box and rest. "

Yeah, that sounds good.

As Serafina suggested, I think it would be better to pull it up once today - and Pharma, who liberated Masaki, comes to us.

"Mr. Pharma, I'm sorry to trouble you."

"No... I was worried that I might have failed to open the box, but it seemed a little different.If you fail, it doesn't matter if everything in this room disappears. "

"... it's still a risky job to open a box.I'm sorry, I just asked you to open a difficult box. "

"No, I'm a craftsman too.It's like we're keeping the box open alive... so if this wasn't a mistake, let me help you in the future. "

Mr. Pharma lowers his head.I knew it would be dangerous to step forward, but moving up and down was even more dangerous - there was no place to look.

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"Mr. Telegia, oniichan seems to be worried about big tits."

"....."

"Hey, that's not what I'm talking about right now..."

"I'm sorry, I was worried and I haven't changed since I opened the box... I need to take a bath."

When I open the box, Mr Pharma, who is too focused, always gets sweaty.I wonder if it still looks glossy right now - that's not what I'm thinking.

"Mr. Pharma, may I ask you the next day to open the other one of the black boxes?"

"Yes, of course. Tomorrow, I'll open the box again and I'll be fine."

Tomorrow is also the day when the truck will be finished, and we need to harvest Holy Stones to make a Cursed Eater weapon.It is possible to keep opening the black box and encounter the Parts again, but given the possibility that the equipment can be renewed, it is better to open it at an early stage.

After all, Mr. Farma is one of the big black pillars that support our party in the shadows.I wanted to thank her somehow - and I couldn't help feeling sorry for her, including for Ake and Plum.

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Once back in the dormitory, head to Celeste's rental shop.Then there was the engine removed from The Calamity, and Mr. Steiner was working on something.Looks like they're connecting the tubes.

Ah, welcome back, Atobe-sama, everyone

"The Queen's tail went well until I got rid of the Scorpion Queen.Then we will do tests through magic.We have to be careful. "

"Thank you. I'm sorry to be so busy, but I'd like to talk to you..."

"If we were to process the equipment that came out of the box, we would be able to do it in parallel.Let me see. "

Madoka, who accompanied me, retrieves the materials with her "Tasting" skill."Snake Scale" and the torn "Maiden of Heaven".

"This feather... can't be used as it is, it's torn.It can be cleaned, but it can't be repaired by me or Steiner. "

If you're good at sewing, you can fix it.Yes, I think Luca can do it.

"Well, I'm a costume artisan.I will contact Boutique Corleone in the Seventh Quarter once. "

Madoka is writing my appointment in her notebook.I was wondering what to do about the Scale of the Water Snake, and Steiner came here during the work and picked up one of the scales.

I can feel the power of water just by holding it.It's more of a defensive material than a weapon. "

"That's the material, but can you attach it when the luggage I'm asking for is finished?"

"You mean to use it as armor?I think it's a good idea to just stick this scale to increase your resistance to heat.It can be applied more than once, but by the nature of this scale, just one sheet is enough. "

When you put it on the top of the truck, it will react to the flames and make a film for you.I use the magic of the people on board.

In that case, the remaining two scales can also be used for equipment.Elitier, and Melissa, who often acts as an attacker, doesn't have 'Flame Reduction' on her armor, so she decides to get them better equipped.

"Elitier's 'High Missile Nightmare' is at its limit with '+10'.I can remove the ability once granted, but I can't recommend it because the cost and materials are not cheap.This time, after strengthening with "Scale of Water Snake," you can strengthen it once more. "

"Thank you for your advice. What about Melissa's armor?"

"After all, we should strengthen our defenses to cover a wide area of our bodies.Since "White Raspberry Tuna" can be enhanced to "+6", this enhancement will be "+1", so there is plenty of room. "

It's not unlimited armor enhancements, so it's better to change the base armor when you can change it to a higher one.If we are aiming for the strongest possible defenses, we need to use only materials from stronger monsters to strengthen them.

"Armor defenses can be difficult to collect as a set of materials.If you find something that you can use as it is, you can update it.I can leave the previous one behind and extract the abilities I've been given. "

"Is it possible to do such a thing? It's amazing."

"Because my profession is suitable for such things.Ah, he and... Lionel can do things differently, but similar to me.In my case, convert and extract the power of the armor. "

When Celeste brought the triangular hat she always wore, she murmured some spells - and the letters appeared on the surface of the triangular hat.

"This is the power given to my hat, but even if I take it off like this, it disappears.I can extract abilities if there is a "mediated jewel", but I haven't seen this in years.It's only available a few times, and it's rare to find it in the Labyrinth. "

"'The Pearl of Mediation'... thank you Professor, I will remember."

"Oniisan Alicht, let's see if I can make it to the excavation."

"Oh, look at the quote.It's gonna be pretty expensive, but I think it's worth it. "

I'll pick up the equipment to be processed later.I'll finish it by morning. "

"Again, I'm sorry. Please eat delicious food at night and work while you rest."

"Hmm, because there are different things that can be eaten in different districts.I look forward to it.Now, shall we continue our work until dinner? "

Yes, Master.

"Ah, I'm making tea.Oniisan, can I? "

Madoka really feels good - I think I'll make some tea, but I decided to share it and bring Elitier and Melissa's armor.

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Visit Forest Diner in the evening.The cafeteria on the ground floor is still busy today, with explorers struggling to swallow drinks.

When I asked the receptionist, she told me to go to the meeting room that I had used before.It seems that Maria will be waiting for you to prepare the dishes.

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Telesia seems a little concerned about what others are eating, but she keeps following me behind her feet.

(... hmm?)

I suddenly feel quiet around - I'm talking, but I'm lowering my voice.

People around me are looking at one thing.Elitier, who was walking with Suzuna and Masaki, also stopped - in front of a group coming from the other side.

White Night Brigade. A party led by Vice Commander Anniez and another party walking ahead - a young man with golden hair in the middle stops to see us and pushes up his glasses with his middle finger.

"... Johann... Commander..."

Catch up with Elitier and get out before her.A young man called Johan came walking here and smiled.

Cold - That was the first impression I had when I saw the eyes.Behind its blue and clear eyes is never an emotion that is easy to extrapolate.

"I didn't expect to see you here.I thought maybe we could face each other sometime, but sooner than I thought. "

"... Commander, Elitier is gone..."

"I'm at another party.I understand that too... Elitier, I didn't stop you from going.But I never let you go. "

"Eh...."

When Johann approached Elitier, he tried to give him his right hand - but it wasn't to shake hands.

"... could you show me your sword?I want you to show me how you're growing while you're away from the brigade. "

Scarlet's Imperial Sword awakens its power and transforms it into its true name, Antares.However, if it remains in the sheath, no change in its shape is known.

When belonging to the Brigade, Elitier was awarded the Scarlet Emperor Sword.It doesn't look like Johann understands how much it has hurt her.

However, if the Brigade lent what it had acquired to Elitier, they could claim ownership - losing 'Antares' now would greatly reduce the likelihood of defeating the Monkey Marquis.

"I can't do that. I can't give this sword back yet."

"... are you still going to defeat that monkey?It is a monster who learned to subordinate humans.If you lose, you follow the same path... with that healer. "

--Johann didn't call Louis by his name.

Mr Aniès remains on his back.Most members of the brigade were comfortable and uncomfortable with Johan's words, but listened to them as they were.

"I don't feel very good that my blood-separated sister will be a monkey servant.If you can't use the sword, I want to collect it here. "

"Ah... Captain, that's too much..."

"This is also a family issue for us.Ellie, you know that.I didn't give your sword to make a monster's tribute. "

Johann doesn't think we can beat the Monkey King or bring Louis back.

He is Elitier's brother - I don't know much about how he was reincarnated in the Labyrinth and what his family relationship was like.

Still, we know what Elitier's been trying to do and what she's been risking her life for.

"Elitier is now part of my party.We have something to do.If you're Elitier's family, don't deny it. "

"... Alicht"

I go out in front of Johann - it's already in time, and I know it with my skin.

A group that gathers cursed weapons and seeks their power.I don't know what kind of thoughts Johann, the leader, has, but the sword on his waist is not just a weapon, but a feeling of pressure.

"Alicht... you?Do you find your sister's sword attractive as a force of war? "

"It's not just the sword. Elitier is one of us."

"Yes, Ellie pulled us this far.I'm going to do my best every day to be able to stand by her and support each other... "

Not only me, but Mr. Fifty Arashi says the same.Johann looked at Mr. Fifty Storm with interest, but it was the other male members of the brigade who paid attention to Mr. Fifty Storm.

"Ah, that sister... that's amazing... that's not very nice, that kind of amazing material."

"Hey, that's what you say every time.When I see a big chest, "

"What's wrong with my eyes?Except for my brother in the suit, there's only a woman... how hot is he?It looks incredible, and it looks like it's going to be pretty good....! "

Shut up, Jeremy, because you look stupid when you open your mouth.

Souga didn't look at Mr. Fifty Storm very well the other day, but Mr. Fifty Storm hides behind me when he realizes he's being watched.Looks like a brigade member's gaze is stuck, but we should use it as a shield.

"... if you're not awake yet, you can give me a break. But...."

Johann is about to say something - and...

After he opened his eyes as if he had noticed something, he laughed.Instead of looking at me, his eyes are pointed somewhere far away.

"Really... is that so? That's fine.There's no need to hurry.... "

"... Captain, it's the same with us that left Louis behind.Can you help Elitier? "

"If you are injured as a result, you must dispose of it appropriately.That's always my stance, Anise. "

"Eh...."

Anniez is trying to help us against Johann's will - but it will be difficult to return intact from the battle against the Monkey Marquis.What Johan is saying is essentially, "Don't help us."

"Let's just say we met in an unexpected place today.Elitier, I'll see you when you're alive. "

"... wait, niisan, your father..."

"I'm alive. But I'm the commander now.You don't think he'll do anything for you. "

Members of the brigade leave the Forest Diner.There are fifteen members and two parties, including Johan.It seemed to be lined up with the avant-garde, the navy, and the rear, and consisted of eight men and seven women.

Elitier leaned over without looking back - but eventually she raised her face and smiled at the next Suzuna and Masaki.

"I knew my brother was such a person.Don't worry, I'm not in shock. "

"... thank goodness, Ellie, you're laughing."

"It wasn't warmth in the severity... it was a little scary oniisan... ah, but it was Ellie's oniisan, so don't say that..."

"... my brother never used to say that about my father.From one point on, it's like people have changed... and I don't know why. "

Johann looked like a rude man, but he wasn't.Since I came to the Labyrinth, things have changed and I have become the person I am now.

"Lord Anniez seems to be guilty of us, but it will be difficult to ask for our cooperation at this stage."

"Yes, Serafina. Even if it doesn't mean that all the brigades are hostile to us... that's a good thing."

While we were talking, Celeste and the others who said they were going to be a little late were coming.Mr Rykerton came with his wife, Mr Ferris, a little embarrassed.

"Alich-san, I have a suggestion for you...."

"Yes, I'm coming. Can I sit down for dinner?Ferris, you're welcome. "

"...... nh"

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Lizardman Telesia can't speak, but Warcat Ferris can speak like a cat - but they seem to be communicating something.

"... it seems that Telesia knows what your mother is saying.It's amazing... even though I only know something about it. "

Melissa looked at the two of them as impressed.Her expression was unusual, and I felt a good mood change when I met Ferris, and I was as happy as I was myself.