Allen couldn't hold Yumi after [Abomination Berserk]. Not to mention Rina being carried by Hiro. For the two guys, hauling them around was like lifting a massive stone. However, it's pointless to protest since they're already in their slumber. Hiro and Allen made their way up the stairwell.
"If only Rina didn't force herself to climb the stairs—"
"What else can we do? Rina has fought hard to save her best friend."
The words just now made Hiro reluctant to reply. The brown-haired boy still harbored his resentment towards Allen since then. Moreover, the white-haired cowboy was quick to notice. Allen had hoped to discuss this issue with him. But again the timing wasn't always right. After climbing the stairs, the two boys grabbed the front of Yumi and Rina's thighs. Walking towards a place that has never been visited. The walls are made of a collection of stones that have been put together, forming a pattern resembling a skull and carvings of mammals. They were with a girl in full armor, complete with a sheathed sword. Together with the two knights behind him. The three knights wore patterns with the coat of arms of the kingdom of Ars. Made Allen wonder Eruna and the knights got here. Then, the white-haired old man raised his chin at Eruna's figure as the safest guide. They pass on a pendulum. Surprisingly, it didn't move at all. Hiro and Allen walked to the left. The pendulum actuation button might be dangerous if they got wrong move. Also, it had a sharpness that could cut a person's body if they were not aware of it. Reflecting Allen's light back at him. It's a quick peek from the right side. It was like seeing his shadow.
"Is it still far?" Hiro asked.
"Don't worry. It won't be long now. Just hold on, okay?" Eruna replied.
Suddenly, a knight stepped on a button on a rock. The sound of the jagged wheels of the pendulum. It lunges at Allen from behind. The white-haired old man took out a revolver. Pull the trigger to the sharp object of the pendulum, hitting in the middle. Then, the next pendulum appears. Aiming at Eruna. However, she quickly parried it, Lift it with all her might. Gazing intently at Allen and Hiro to go inside. The two knights helped Eruna to hold her pendulum. Visible magic energy from each individual, emitting the elements of earth and wind. After that, Eruna and the two knights went inside quickly.
"Finally, we're alive. I can't believe we survived from that thing."
"Still, we have to be vigilant Ron. We don't know if the pendulum has a different attack pattern or not."
Eruna was also unsure of her own words. Moreover, the mechanics will change over time. Not including the figure behind the dungeon creation was also unknown to him. Eruna turned to look at the torn robe. Clicked her tongue from the girl's lips. Eruna saw Allen and Hiro put two girls named Rina and Yumi carefully. Lying down while borrowing blankets from the knights. Hiro hit his back. He felt pain all over his body.
"I didn't expect carrying a girl to be so heavy."
"It's rude to know that you say it. You're lucky that they didn't hear it," said Eruna.
"Gomenasai~"
Then, Allen squeaked curiously. The white-haired old man took off his cowboy hat. Glancing at the remaining knights. Among them, there was a hysterical fear. There were also them cornering themselves while glaring sharply at Allen. The three knights lay stiffly, their faces covered in a shabby cloth. While the rest fell limp. Didn't have the energy to get out of this place. In fact, they can't even just get up.
"What is it Mr. Allen?"
"It is nothing. Apparently, I didn't expect any survivors from this place," Allen muttered.
"What did you just say—" but Eruna interrupted the knight named Ron.
"How can you be so sure, Allen-dono?" asked Sal.
"The only ones looking for a way to get out of this place are the three of you. The rest… some are discouraged. And there's also the trauma of a trap waiting. End of their own death. That is right?" guess Allen.
Eruna nodded slowly. Hate to admit it, but Allen's words make sense. A sigh escaped Eruna's mouth. His arms were folded. Look in every corner of the room. Around him, only supplies remained. Enough to eat twice a day. It was also covered with old cloth.
"What you said is true. Honestly, to distribute food must be shared rationally. That's me, Ron and Sal can't get any food rations. Finally, the three of us searched for him by exiting the shabby, musty-smelling room."
"So …"
Allen also had the same problem as Eruna. She did not deny, the food supply was also running low. Hiro turned around, trying to check whether the knights were stressed or traumatized. Allen watched him from a distance. Let the brown-haired boy who overcame his problems. Meanwhile, Hiro didn't want them to end up like him.
~o0o~
Ten minutes before meeting up with Allen and the rest of the party…
Eruna went around carrying a torch and a map. Along with Sal and Ron. Each of them took out a sword with their right palm gripping the hilt of the sword. Eruna aimed the torch whenever something was suspicious. Cold air pierced from the north. Blowing until pierced into the pores of the skin. Eruna heard the sound of a piano playing from the left. The woman took off her helmet. Wavy brown hair blowing in the wind. Barely extinguished the torch. Eruna, Sal and Ron walked carefully. The footsteps of iron metal shoes continued to sound. His eyes were focused forward. Swallowing saliva every time Eruna stepped. The palm of the left hand touches the surrounding wall. Wish there was a secret passage.
The three knights were at a crossroads. Eruna just realized that the place of the path had been scrambled by the dungeon maker. Don't know who did it. However, Eruna's instincts told her the three paths would be potentially dangerous. Two of them ended in death if happnened. Sal's iron shoe hits the gravel. Then he kicked to the right. Until the rock underneath stepped on something. Dozens of arrows fell from the ceiling of the room. Full of poison. Sal gulped at the sight.
"Sorry."
"At least we know the road is full of traps," said Eruna.
Then, Ron took off his helmet. Then thrown to the ground hoping that no trap awaits. But unfortunately the prayers and hopes were in vain. The flames came from two opposite sides. Sprayed on Ron's helmet. Both eyes widened in shock. Eruna breathed a sigh of relief. Footsteps of iron shoes walked forward. Bent over while holding the torch. The piano sound continues. The longer you go inside, the more strange the tone becomes. Like waiting for someone behind a wall. Eruna swallowed many times. The look of the two eyeballs could not be separated from the lighting of the burning torch. Beside him, Sal and Ron also felt a piercing aura and chill. They hoped not to run into any monsters around them.
Finally, they found a room. It's right in the corner on the left. A guard was stamped, with a wooden door. In the middle, there are three iron bars. Rectangular size. Fortunately, there were no signs of monsters around the door. However, Ron and Sal chose to split up. Looking for a safe way to go. Eruna saw something near the door. The palm of the left hand touches a stone in the shape of a parallelogram. Shiny bright orange color. The joint of the left palm is alternating. Feels light when held. Then clenched it and put it into Eruna's armor pocket. The girl slowly opened it. The door squeaked from outside had opened. Eruna, Sal and Ron went inside. The two knights had finished making preparations to escape from this place. Set up a trap and a road marker.
In the room, there are lots of blackened shelves and cupboards. On the left side of the shelf, there are cobwebs in each row. Linen with plastic covered jars. The light starts to turn on. The torch that Eruna was holding was twisted to and fro. Look for items that can be eaten or useful later. However, none of them are valuable. A sigh escaped from Eruna's mouth as she opened the box.
"Useless!" Eruna grumbled.
Ron and Sal split up to loot each hidden room. Both hope to find something that can be used. Eruna saw a book. When opened, it appears to be a diary. The cover is green with a string as a marker. Eruna read every written sentence.
'The 14th of Mercury 745, I was confined in a chamber on Monday. It was a terrifying place. They had been slain by a scary sharp thing that had pierced their bodies. Curved. Move faster. As long as it doesn't split someone in half. As soon as I saw the blood spatter, I panicked and rushed inside the room. I experimented with a variety of methods to stay alive. There's nothing in there, however. Because I'm frightened of becoming like them.'
Eruna turned the next page. Toward the middle of the book, there is a little gaping hole. The wavy brown haired girl flipped over the pages, her curiosity intrigued. Unfortunately, there aren't any hints to be found. As of now, the writing isn't that clear. Eruna guessed, the scribble came from an index finger. On the left side table, there is an ink bottle open. She walked over to the contents of the ink in the bottle. Her expression was a frown. The black ink liquid began to dry. Lifting a bullpen from a goose feather. She wrote on a piece of paper. There are no traces whatsoever. Then dip back many times. The ink emits a flaming blaze. Eruna drew a map. Until she heard the sound of iron swaying from outside. Sal and Ron turned to the source of the voice. The sound coincided with the sound of footsteps.
"What sound is that?" asked Ron.
"I do not know. But it looks like we have to go there."
By the time Ron and Sal moved quickly, Eruna had finished drawing the map plan. Memorize every route around it. The three knights ran fast. Take the route prepared by Sal. Turn right while moving in a zigzag manner. Eruna saw a narrow gap between the walls. Then, he turned left. Sal and Ron were surprised by Eruna's fast movement. When they got there, there were two men carrying the two girls. Eruna sheathed her sword while putting the torch to the left.
"We have to help them."
"Are you sure about your decision, Eruna? Wouldn't that affect—"
"There is no time for debate. The two of them had climbed the stairs carrying the two girls. I can't just ignore it can I?" said Eruna.
Sal sighed. Tapped Ron's shoulder who was about to protest. Face to face with fellow knights. It's useless for you to protest. He will definitely help people who need help, Sal muttered to himself. Finally, Ron resigned himself to Eruna's decision.
On the other hand, all the areas behind Eruna showed significant changes. Unnoticed by Eruna and her two knights. The change occurs when there is a pendulum there. Eruna turned around. Glaring sharply at the area that changed suddenly. Look back. Trying to be calm while swallowing saliva. Eruna didn't want Sal and Ron to know about it. Inhale slowly from his mouth. Patted Sal and Ron on the shoulder. Muttering magic in the form of the [Mirage] skill. And open a mini-sized bottle. A small puff of smoke entered Sal and Ron's ear canal, unnoticed by them. Making sure what Sal and Ron saw was a pendulum, not a path like before. On the other hand, Eruna lowered her chin. Furious because the change will affect him to get out of here.
A left side screen, fully watched by the Grimm brothers. Impressed by Eruna's decision to use [Mirage] without being caught. The figure of the masked woman was kneeling before Wilhelm and Jacob. The two of them watched seriously. Without paying attention to the book beside him.