World Strongest Rearguard – Labyrinth Country and Dungeon Seekers

After returning to the dormitory, Suzuna, who had finished bathing, enters the living room by herself.When she closed the door, she sat on the sofa opposite.

"Mr. Ali Hito, this is what my license says."

◆ Notification ◆

"Ariadne" requests "Suzuna" to use "Spirit Media"

Ariadne seemed to have doubts about doing the [medium], but even if she thought about prying, everything would be conveyed, so she emptied her head as much as possible.

”... I think that care is past.”

I'm sorry, "he replied in his head.Suzuna seemed to be hearing Ariadne's voice and smiling.

Well then, I'll drop Mr. Ariadne into my body.

"Oh, please."

Suzuna sat kneeling on the floor, then closed her eyes and began to concentrate.Her body was glowing pale blue, and a few long black hairs were floating up-and.

”... this possession is making me listen to you all over the world”

When Suzuna chanted that, once, Kun was released from her body-and the color of her hair changed to the same color as Ariadne.

"It's been a long time, Ariadne."

“I don't feel like I'm spending that much time with you.”

Ariadne is said to be pale, but I feel that her atmosphere is different from that of the "medium" before.

"The longer the contract is signed, the more optimal the cooperation (link) between the secret deity and the contractor.We are still in the process of optimization. ”

It's mechanical or, to put it mildly, it's like a very sophisticated artificial intelligence--no, Ariadne is not a machine, so that doesn't give the impression of being selfish.

"Since the Secret God is created by the Creator, I think that such an interpretation is valid in part"

"If we say that, we're born with some kind of cause and effect."

"... there is a big structural gap between me and your body and spirit."However, in this state of receiving flesh, human nature can be understood in terms of the flesh.It means that a certain simulation is possible. "

"... nh?"

Just because it was before we got to the main point, I feel like Ariadne was distracted and said something she shouldn't have listened to.

"I was fortunate to find out about the acquisition of Star Armor (Foggia) at this stage."We believe this part is essential in providing instantaneous high defense to a single party member. ”

”Is it instantaneous high defense... and can I use my metastasis ability?”

Ariadne nodded and looked at me.What are you trying to say? - Suzuna's appearance, but the glow of her eyes changed like Ariadne herself.

"... you can use it here on a trial basis, but to fully unlock the function of the parts, I will need to accumulate magic power myself."

"It's better not to use it here."Okay, let's start supplying magic power right away. "

"Yes, yes... please, Mr. Ali Hito"

I suddenly returned to Suzuna's behavior, but at such a time, is Ariadne trying to give Suzuna the right to take charge of her body?

Suzuna moves to us and sits next to us.And because he turned his back to me, he touched my shoulder blade just like before.

◆ Current Situation ◆

[Ant Human] activates [Assist Charge] [Suzuna] 's magic power is restored

"Suzuna" substituted "Energy Sink" for "Secret God Ariadne"

The magic power of "Ali Human" and "Suzuna" is balanced

The amount of magic power restored by [Assist Charge] is a little more than what I consume.When I restored the magic power of Suzuna and evened out the magic power of the two with the [Energy Sink], the so-called permanent engine would be completed. However, I could only continue to increase my Faith Value without draining my magic power.

"Now, this is one time... now, one more time..."

Suzuna, are you sure you don't need to wait a little longer?

"Y-Yes, I managed to... it's okay, I'm getting used to it."

Because I just got out of the bath, I feel like Suzuna's body is hot - I should change the place every time I touch it so that it doesn't get hot.

…………

I think Theresia is staring at us - I know what you're doing, but it's a sight I'm worried about.

"There is a limit to the amount of faith that can be raised at a time.Levels and time elapsed since the last time are involved, but there is still room.Continue until I tell you so. "

Continue until Ariadne says yes - how many times will that be?It is no longer possible to remain indifferent.

"Alright, let's go again...!"

"Yes, please...!"

The magical power overflowing from your body is passing from your palm to Susuna.The magic power that overflowed beyond the maximum value in [Assist Charge] became like a sparkling grain of light and disappeared from Suzuna's body.

(I see, now Ariadne's magic power is also accumulating (charging)......)

Twice, three times - every time I charged my magic power, it gradually freed up Suzuna's shoulders.Is it true that she has gotten used to it?

Four or five times. I shifted every time, but when I did, I gradually ran out of places to touch.

”My body is getting very hot... do you want to take a break?”

"...... Mr. Arihito... it's okay, please continue... next, just a little further down..."

A little further down, a little above the waist.To avoid going too far down, I touched my back - and then Susuna reached for my back and grabbed my wrist.

"Just a little bit more... downstairs. It's more efficient for magic to circulate."

”Ok... let's go, [Assist Charge]”

"Ngh..."

The efficiency varies depending on the location touched, but how different is it?Sure enough, I felt that the magic power was flowing into Suzuna faster than when I touched my shoulder blade.

"...... Keep going. With three more rounds, the spiritual wave... can be held back...”

”Ah, ahhh... three more times.”

"Yes, if I do it three times... it's okay... what..."

Even though it doesn't seem like it's going to be okay, I'm afraid it doesn't seem to have a negative effect on my body.

Continue “Assist Charge” to the position instructed by Ariadne.A slight deviation from the center of the body to the left and right.Is there any reason for this position?

"... the human body has something called a 'star map'."The convergence point of magic power, the path that connected it.Instead of just passing the magic power, we'll follow the convergence point in sequence. "

After explaining, Ariadne turned around and turned to me.And when I think about what I'm going to say...

"Originally, the convergence point is also on the front side of the body"

"...... Outside?"

"Since the skill of ant human is applicable to the" person in front ", it cannot be touched on the front side.But touching the front from behind should also be possible by definition. ”

"No, no... no, that's no good, Ariadne"

It is not that you can touch it from the back without worrying about anything, but it completely deviates from the allowable range when it comes to the front side.

Can Ariadne understand that?She turned away from me, but she turned to me.

"... from the moral aspect and as a relationship, the problem is... no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no

Switching from Ariadne to Suzuna on the way - I guess I panicked, and Suzuna came up to me and pushed me down on the couch.

"I-I 'm sorry, I..."

"It's okay, it's okay, apologizing..."

"I said something misleading.You should not speak for an individual without the permission of a shrine maiden.This means that in the future it will be prohibited as much as possible...... "

When Suzuna woke up, she switched to Ariadne again and returned to Suzuna again.

Suzuna looks very sorry, but I feel the same way.What should I do at a time like this?

…………

Theresia's coming into my sight.And I held the head of the lizard mask.

Is that what she's trying to say?Sometimes it seems like you'll get angry, but we have no choice here.

"...... Suzuna, I'm sorry."

"... ah..."

I stroked Suzuna's head. However, I immediately noticed it when I touched my slippery hair.

"I-I 'm sorry, touching my hair while taking a bath..."

"... no, I don't care.It's already drying out. "

"... I see."

I didn't get lost when I saw Suzuna's face.Suzuna stroked her head while slightly tickling her.

"Thank you. If you ask Ali Hito-san to do this, I'll calm down..."

"...... Has Ariadne left her body yet?"The color of my hair..... "

"Ah... yes, it seems so." Ariadne-san is also a little mischievous, isn't she? "

Suzuna said so, but she didn't hear Ariadne's words.The Faith increased enough - and so did Ariadne's magic power.

"... cum!?"

What's the matter?

Suddenly, Suzuna shouted.When I saw what was going on, I noticed that there was a mistletoe coming in at some point.

"Um... well, when Tin-chan came to my attention, the air in the room was a bit troublesome, so it was a messy thing... I'm sorry!"

"Hey... Misaki-chan, like you're running away like that..."

"Please calm down, Misaki-sama... ahhh...!?"

When Misaki opened the door, there were Igarashi, Louisa, and Pharma.

"Oh my... I thought it would be nice to travel together..."

"I'm sorry, I know you're doing something important, but I lost my curiosity... no, I don't want to intrude..."

"... uh, uh... I'm sorry because I'm worried about you two..."

"No, it's going to take a while..."

"Yes, I'm fine now that I've finished safely."Ali, let's go back to the room. "

When Suzuna got dressed, everyone took her to the bedroom - and before the door closed, Farma-san showed her face.

"...... Master Atobe, did you do what you said?"

“Yes, I swear, I didn't do it”

"Fufu... Misaki said it like that... no, is it mean to say this?"

"Farma-san, that's..."

Good night, Atobe-sama.

Before I could ask what was going on, Mr. Farma went with his usual smile.

…………

"... what's the matter?"

Theresia seemed to be trying to touch my shoulder, but when she looked back, she pulled her hand back.

"Maybe it's time to rest... we should go to bed with Theresia, too"

…………

Teresia nodded and curled up on the sofa.

When she brought a blanket to keep her from catching a cold, Theresia drew it in and looked at her with her face out.

I didn't want to see the mark on the back of my neck.The erosion of Ibildominate hasn't progressed since we left the labyrinth.

I'll lie down and close my eyes.I thought I didn't know if I could sleep, but when I closed my eyes, I heard Ariadne's voice.

... contractor, go to sleep under my protection.

The voice sounded like a lullaby.When it's time to rest, rest, that's the shortest way to your destination.

Finally, when I opened my eyes, Theresia turned to me and seemed to be asleep already.