Chris couldn't seem to take it anymore. He closed his eyes hard and
tightened his grip on my combat suit.
So I took advantage of this momentary gap that no one would notice and
rang the "bell".
A second of energy accumulation.
Pure white light particles are attached to the right foot.
Before the hammer of destruction swung down from far overhead and killed
us, I stepped on it with my right foot.
"Fly!!"
An explosion occurs.
After smashing the ground and gaining super acceleration, I turned into a
"cannonball" and filled up the distance that Nina and the others ran as hard
as they could, but it was not enough to reach the communication channel.
The moment I bumped into Iglin's back, knocking Nina and the others away
- a destructive blow exploded right behind me.
"Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
ooooooooooong! !
The aftermath of the destruction and the even violent wind pressure
knocked us away, causing us to rush into the communication channel at the
deepest part of the hall.
We were blown away.
I don't really want to recall the experience of violent collision in the narrow
cave, but it is exactly the same now as it was then.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!? Lapi——————————!"
I held Chris, who was screaming like a girl, tightly in my arms. The world
turned twice or three times. Nina, Iglin, and Reki also flew over first and
then rolled around. At the same time, we continued to move deeper into the
cave. go ahead.
Withstanding the impact from all angles, I managed to maintain my
consciousness this time, and then rolled down the gentle slope with a
chaotic momentum, and finally—— """Uh-huh——!?""
Sigh——! ! one time.
The "Third Team" was launched from the exit of the communication
channel like a shotgun, and then fell to the ground.
After enduring the impact of the fall, we cut the ground again and finally
stopped.
Nina was lying on her back with tears in her eyes. Iglin was lying on the
ground, hugging and kissing the earth. Reki's mask was blown away by the
impact, exposing her pitiful appearance, and she was in a trance.
Finally, after being beaten the hardest, I closed one eye tightly and endured
the pain in my back, and let go of the hug.
The little human, who was even more petite than Lily, rolled her eyes and
fainted.
(...It must be "daytime".)
I squinted my eyes to look at the "light" shining above my head, and judged
the time zone of the floor.
As if being pulled to my feet, I recognized the green trees in front of me and
the crystal chrysanthemums blooming on the distant ceiling, and whispered:
"Maze Paradise..."
By the time the "Third Team", which was lying motionless on the ground,
began to stagger and move, it was already ten minutes after I had finished
distributing the final reply potion.
"What do you mean we can't stay here!?"
The roar of Iglin in his "gentleman state" echoed in this street of wood and
crystal.
Although he was a student, he was still a dwarf with a rough face, but the
other party, the hotel street guy with an eyepatch on his left eye, was still
not afraid of his aggressive attitude.
"Tell me, which hotel would let guests who can't afford the accommodation
stay? Ahhh?"
"This accommodation fee is too exaggerated! What's the deal with half a
million francs!?"
"After all, Rivera is a high-end hotel. This is a paradise. The cheap hotels
on the ground are simply not good enough. If you don't want to, just go
back to me, young men of the 'School District'."
"Gu...!?"
Mr. Porus dug his ears with his little fingers and treated Eglin casually,
making his veins bulge with anger. Behind him, Reki and Chris were
making noises like "Porphy-por!" while keeping the sledgehammer in hand.
I secretly smiled bitterly as I carried the sledgehammer behind me.
The "Third Team" was paralyzed and was in a daze for a long time, unable
to move for a while. After dragging our tired pace, we finally walked from
the communication passage in the south of the floor to the west of the floor,
built on the lake and cliff. "Rivera Street", it's almost time for "night" to
fall.
The phosphorescence emitted by the chrysanthemums on the ceiling began
to weaken, and the surroundings were gradually surrounded by darkness. At
this time, the "Third Team", who were in dilapidated body and mind,
wanted to stay, but this was the result. It seems that Mr. Porus - or all the
residents of "Riviera Street" hate the students of the "School District". Not
taken seriously at all.
Even if you take it seriously, the price will be too high.
"If you give me your weapons, as well as the armor and clothes you are
wearing, I can let you stay for one night, okay?"
"...! What a joke! We have to go back from the dungeon after this! We can't
give you weapons or armor!"
Iglin yelled back with spittle, turning his back to Mr. Porus.
Nina and the others also looked embarrassed and looked for other hotels
with a glimmer of hope.
The baptism of the lawless... is a bit too cruel. Especially in this situation.
After confirming that "Team 3" could no longer see me, I moved my face
closer to Porus-san who was starting to maintain the weapon.
"Um, Mr. Porus."
"Ah? Don't call me by my name casually, you brat from the 'School
District'. I, my lord, don't care about those of you who are inexperienced in
the world - uh"
I lifted my bangs covering my eyes with my right hand and interrupted him.
"I'm talking about you, [White Rabbit Swiftfoot]!? What are you doing?
Why are you dressed like this!?"
"Sh—! It would be bad if it was exposed...! Don't let Nina and the others
hear...!"
I lowered my voice and begged, and then Mr. Porus, who rolled his eyes,
showed a sly smile.
He took me to the inside of the counter, inside the store.
"You're forced to deal with trouble again, aren't you?"
"It's not a problem...it's just a reason."
"Since I have to protect the little ghosts, it's a bit more troublesome than a
normal adventurer's request."
The broad palm patted my shoulder, making my wry smile deepen.
If only he could be so generous with Nina and the others...
"Then what? Is something wrong?"
"Yes. I'll pay for it later. Can we stay the night?"
"Oh my. Even though I just said that to that brat, in fact, everywhere is full.
You also came here to take refuge because of the collapse, right? The guys
who came up above and those who came back from exploring below, As a
result, all the guys who couldn't go back lived here, and now there are no
vacancies."
That's it...that's it... This does make sense.
Seeing the miserable situation on the 15th floor, I vaguely realized that
since the route back to the surface was blocked, the adventurers could only
take refuge on the 18th floor.
"In that case, can you sell me some camping equipment? After we find a
safe place, we will find a way..."
"Oh, that's no problem. I owe you a lot of favors after all. I'll give you a
good discount!"
Seeing Mr. Porus's fingers forming a circle, I thought, 'After all, it's
probably just a 'little' discount.' I couldn't help but smile. At the same time, I
also asked about another thing that I was very concerned about.
"Mr. Porus, what's going on with the 'Goliath' born on the 17th floor? There
should be others escaping here. I think it would be better to attack them..."
"Should I say you are kind-hearted or something, you are really diligent.
But don't worry over there. You can no longer hear the ground or other
sounds on the 17th floor. You must have fallen. I heard Molder who escaped
in said that it seemed The guys from the 'school district' had a fight with
it..."
"Ah, Mr. Molder is here too?"
It took a long time to arrive at "Rivera Street" - sending the exhausted
"Third Team" to this "safe zone" - so I couldn't take the time to return to the
17th floor, but I heard Mr. Molder's words. Finally, I felt relieved for the
time being. We were probably the first to reach the 18th floor, so we must
have been passed by Mr. Molder and the others on the way to "Riviera
Street". After all, we did not take the shortest route heading straight towards
the lake on the west side. Instead, we went to the prairie area in the center
of the floor first, choosing a safe route.
I originally wanted to leave Nina and the others under the care of Mr. Porus
and fight on my own...
"The more important thing now is that Goliath made a big fuss and blocked
the communication channel. Although I asked my brothers to dig, the entire
cave collapsed. It will take a lot of time to open it."
"That means...you have to stay on the 18th floor for a while, right?"
"That's right. If you want to camp, I recommend you go below Rivera and
around the lake. After all, monsters go to the big forest where there is food,
so you don't have to worry too much about being attacked. Save time when
you want to find food. You can also camp in the forest like those guys from
the [Loki Familia]..."
"Ahaha...sell me the ingredients as well."
"Okay, it's settled! Of course, as long as you're here, it doesn't matter where
we camp!"
Mr. Porus was still happily slapping me on the back, and I gave him a wry
smile before buying camping equipment and ingredients. He didn't ask me
to write a note from [Dependent Family], probably because he believed that
I would definitely pay.
After he got into the warehouse to get something... Just when I was
thinking, 'I should go, after all,' I looked up at the ceiling, and my thoughts
flew to the floor above, "You really are often involved in commotions, Bell
Cronny.
"Wow!?"
There was a sudden sound in the void, which made me startled.
By the way, could the voice just now be...
"...Is it Mr. Fellowes? Is it 'transparent' now...?"
"Ahhh. I followed the instructions of my master (Uranus) to see how things
were going. After all, the scale of this abnormal situation is not small. Then
I saw a student who looked like the fastest rabbit in the world, and then I
came here.
Mr. Fellowes, who became "transparent" with the help of magic items,
seemed to be right in front of me.
Mr. Fellowes is probably very good at concealment, but I couldn't even
detect the aura.
Maybe I was a little too relaxed after arriving in the safe zone (Riviera).
"Hey, how did Mr. Fellowes get here? The roads after the 15th floor should
be blocked..."
"Just walk through the man-made maze.
Ah...I forgot about it.
However, since Mr. Fellowes is here with the "key", he can use the artificial
maze...
"...Can I ask you about the current situation in detail?"
"Most of the people trapped in the cave maze were rescued by Leon and the
others. I also knocked out some of the adventurers, and now they are placed
in a man-made maze for protection. As for the students, the other students
have been identified as safe and you are the last group. So, you don't have
to try any harder, Bear Cronney.
Mr. Fellows saw through that I was thinking about returning to the dungeon
and told me not to worry. I couldn't help but sigh, speechless.
"As long as the communication channel between the 17th and 18th floors is
opened, all routes in the dungeon will be restored. Until then, just relax in
this paradise. If it were just you, I could send you back to the ground, but I
really can't let ignorant school district students into the man-made maze.
Somewhat sorry.
"No, it doesn't matter. Thank you very much, Mr. Fellowes."
As soon as I finished thanking him, Mr. Porus said "I've been waiting for a
long time!" and came back.
"Then I take my leave," Mr. Fellows said in a low voice. At the same time,
his breath gradually faded away. I also collected various camping
equipment and left the store.
Relaxing in a paradise, right...
Anyway, let's meet up with Nina and the others first.
"Rapi-kun, is it really okay...? Prepare such complete camping
equipment..."
"Don't worry. I had a good discussion with them and they gave it to us."
Following Mr. Porus's advice, I set up two simple tents by the lake - I also
camped on the last "expedition", so I set them up smoothly - I smiled at
Nina who looked worried, Muddle through.
The top of the head was completely dark, and the crystals dotted
everywhere shone instead of the stars.
Just as I was taking a break looking at the dreamy "night view" of the
dungeon, Nina lowered her head and looked at her feet.
"If that's the case, then that's good... We always receive help from Lapikun."
Nina looked a little frustrated. I felt like she had seen through my lies and
felt uneasy inside. At this moment, "Nina~! Lapi~! My super delicious
camping food is ready~~~~!"
There was a voice from Chris, who was in charge of cooking.
Although I felt sorry for Nina, I happily walked towards the bonfire.
The camping spot we chose is located on the north side of the lake, on the
edge of a crescent-shaped lake. The tent was located on the dividing line
between the lake shore and the grassland, and the bonfire was placed on the
lake shore, where Chris, Iglin and Rei Qi were waiting.
"But...you are really awesome, Lapi."
"Hey, what's wrong? Why do you say that suddenly?"
For dinner, we made a simple rice dish (risotto) and warm egg drop soup
using the ingredients Mr. Porus gave us, plus lumps of dry food. During the
meal, Iglin said to me seriously said.
We were sitting in a circle around the campfire, and for some reason
everyone was looking at me.
"We are used to camping during field surveys and combat missions, but...
you are not only skilled in your techniques, but you also obtained supplies
from those annoying adventurers."
"Well, it's amazing..."
"Do you have any negotiation skills!?"
"Uh...please keep asking, something like that?"
Reki nodded, and Chris leaned out curiously. I worried about how to get
through it for a while, but what I finally said was still a far-fetched excuse.
Iglin said speechlessly, "What the hell is this?", while Chris laughed and
said, "It looks like Lapi!".
After everyone had finished eating, as if they had entered the main topic,
Iglin asked:
"You said before that you wanted to be an adventurer, right? Have you
decided on your future?"
"Why, why do you ask?"
"I'm very curious. Although it's very irritating, it's true. You are obviously a
supporter, but you are so powerful...so I really want to know."
I was a little surprised. He looked at me with direct eyes, which made me
not sure how to answer.
I didn't expect that Eglin would ask me such a thing...
This should be regarded as his recognition that I am a real member of the
team.
But... rather than wanting to be one, I am actually an adventurer now... If
there is such a premise as "if I am a student", then the answer should be
[Hestia Familia], but I can't reveal my identity... Therefore, after struggling
for a long time, I expressed my second wish to join the group. The name of
the faction.
"Uh, [Loki Familia], right...?"
I seemed to feel Nina's ears snapping. Iglin didn't notice at all and
continued:
"That's right, after all, I want to be an adventurer. Although I heard that the
competition rate there is very high, I think Lappi should be able to be
selected. If he is not selected, it means that [Loki Familia] is blind. "
"T-Thank you...?"
I didn't expect him to praise me so much, and I felt a little hot on my face.
"Well, what about Iglin? Have you decided on your way out?"
"I want to be a blacksmith."
"Eh!? Aren't you from the "Combat Techniques Department"!?"
Seeing me making a crazy sound, Iglin began to tell with some pride:
"The best blacksmith in the lower world is called Chun Cobrand. The most
senior blacksmith seems to have said this. 'If you can't drill into the deep
depths to test the performance of weapons, how can it be done?' So I am
also learning blacksmithing technology at the same time. From the
perspective of the user, we aim to be the most advanced blacksmith!"
Miss Chun, you have to speak responsibly...!
"Hmm...then, where is Reki?"
"I am an assassin."
"okokokok!?"
I didn't know how to respond, so I asked someone else, and her answer
made me don't know what expression to show!
"I've been waiting for...the royal family. The black side. One day, I will
destroy the white, very powerful royal family."
"Eh, eh?"
"So, I have no plans, I'm familiar with it. I want power, alone. But I can't
win the dungeon."
"!"
"Compared to one person, many people are stronger, of course. I discovered
it. So...thank you, Lapi, everyone."
"Reki..."
"Now, I...want to train soldiers."
If we believe in the translation intuition developed through the
communication with Mr. Hegni, then Reki probably belongs to a tribe that
hopes that the royal family of the black fairies will regain power. In order to
defeat the white fairies who have an overwhelming numerical advantage,
Reki is becoming an assassin. Those who work hard.
Although it is not known how she entered the "school district" to study,
during this special internship, she who had longed to fight alone learned
how fragile it is to fight alone.
So she wants to become an instructor and train soldiers... She probably
wants to convey this meaning.
"I want to be a knight of the empire! This corrupt country has long lost the
name of Gormark and the glory of Ulster. It only cares about dominating
the colonies, and I want to change it from the inside!"
Although he hadn't asked yet, Chris said confidently, and his goal was the
most reliable or ambitious. Although it was a bit rude, it surprised me.
"I want to take back the name of the Knights, which symbolizes the glory of
the family! I want to do something more powerful than the [Brave]!"
"B-More powerful than Mr. Finn? This is really..."
"No problem! Anyway, I became Lv. 2 as a small human, ah!! But, if the
[Brave] insists on inviting me, I can join the [Loki Familia]! That's okay too
Together with Lapi, you will always be my guardian beast from now on!"
I couldn't help but smile when I saw Chris looking exactly the same as
when we first met him, with his eyes closed and his head held high.
Finally, everyone looked at her.
"Speaking of which, I never asked. Nina, what is your goal?"
"..."
Nina looked down at the unfinished soup on hand and said nothing.
After a while, she raised her head and smiled a little lonely.
"I guess I don't have any goals..."
"......"
Silence fell among the team.
She was the only one among us who looked like a lost child.
Exactly ten minutes.
Eglin and I kept watch until ten minutes ago, then changed shifts and took a
nap.
Compared with the five minutes of rest in the "deep", the ten minutes in the
stable 18th floor can be said to be quite luxurious. My thinking is very
clear, as if the turbid water flowing in my mind has turned into a clear
stream. The body is not that tired at all. I understand that Level 5 is like
this.
In order not to wake up the snoring Iglin, I quietly slipped out of the tent... I
saw a petite back in front of the campfire, and a girl was sitting there.
"Nina."
"Rapi-kun...? The sentry shift has just changed, right?"
"I can't sleep a little bit. ...Where's Chris?"
"In our tent. He kept blinking and seemed sleepy, so we let him go to
sleep."
There are two tents, separated for men and women... Forget it, Chris should
be fine.
She turned around, her long brown hair swaying, and looked towards the
lake in front.
After getting Nina's consent, I sat down next to her at a distance.
"Nina...what happened?"
"..."
"It felt like you just...had no energy."
Nina said nothing. When she was in the "School District", she was so
cheerful and treated everyone as gently as the sun, but now she is as quiet,
cold, and cold as the lake she has been looking at.
"If you have any troubles... I hope you can tell me. After all, Nina has
always been helping me."
I took courage and decided to get involved. Wanted to repay her kindness.
This was also conveyed to me.
Nina, who was motionless, suddenly lowered her head.
She buried her face between her knees, and then slowly raised her gaze, one
of her emerald-colored bangs swaying.
"I...can't find the 'dream'."
Eh? I turned my head, and Nina was still looking ahead, smiling.
It was a very ethereal smile, as if it would disappear at any time.
"I think people who come to school in the 'School District' actually have
some kind of 'uneasiness'. They don't know what they can become, and they
can't see their future... But when faced with such students, the 'School
District' will show Come up with all kinds of 'dreams'."
"..."dream"."
"Yes. The scenery, culture, work, knowledge, and research of many
countries... show us what the world is like. Then students will find goals
like 'I want to do this!' and leave here one after another."
The word "dream" that she heard many times lingered in her ears, and Nina
said softly:
"So... people who come in to study aimlessly will have a hard time."
The smile that appeared on Nina's face at this time seemed to be mocking
herself.
"I actually have a sister."
"...The person from the guild headquarters?"
"Yes. Her name is Eina, and she is my proud sister."
I know.
But now I'm going to pretend I don't know.
"That's not right...she should be the sister that everyone is proud of."
Then, Nina's smile really took on a shadow this time.
"When I started to remember, my sister had already entered the "school
district". I didn't know what she looked like, and I had never heard her
voice. So, the time I met her at the guild was my "first meeting" ."
"..."
"But I know that my sister is very powerful. People on the street say a lot of
things. My sister is very smart, my sister is very good. Whenever I hear
this, I always feel as if I am praising myself, and I am very proud. My
father and mother are also... they They should all feel that Sister Eina is the
daughter they are proud of."
Did she notice the look on her face now?
Does she have the courage to peek into the water where her face is
reflected?
"Our mother is very weak. For her mother and her father who worked hard,
my sister went to the "school district". In order to find a good job. My sister
may not have a "dream", but she has a clear "goal" .
And I have no such thing - she said.
"I came to the "School District" because my sister was like this. Since my
sister did this, it would be great if I followed the same path... It was with
this simple thought that I accepted the "School District" exam. ."
My eyes opened wide.
He was just walking along the path that Miss Eina had walked.
Nina is saying this.
"I came here with such superficial thoughts, entered the "school district",
and lived procrastinating until now...I regret it now."
The word 'regret' that Nina said struck me.
So Nina, who loves learning and works hard, feels that life in the "school
district" is painful?
"Do you know what the first course I studied is, Lapi-kun?"
"...Sorry, I don't know."
"It's 'synthetic theology'."
"!!"
It dawned on me.
It was time to decide on the "study course", and Nina tactfully stopped me
from choosing the subject.
"My sister passed that exam, and everyone was praising her. So I gave it a
try. I thought I could do it too."
"..."
"But I was wrong. There is no such thing. You can't learn it at all. I can't
learn to read the [Sacred Text] like my sister."
Nina seemed to be cutting into her body, as if she was still experiencing the
pain, and kept revealing her past.
——I don't recommend this course very much...
——It is said that the passing rate is less than 10%... and there are even
fewer people who can actually decipher the [sacred text].
The advice given to me at that time was not the story I heard, but Nina's
own experience.
"I also took part in the guild's mock exam. At that time, I wanted to catch
up with my sister. However, no matter how hard I studied, I couldn't get a
high grade. I simply couldn't catch up with my sister. So, I Just like the time
of 'Integrated Theology', I ran away again."
"..."
"My sister is very good. After graduating from the "school district", many
people still remember her. She is the same as my hometown. So I have been
imitating my sister and moving along the same path... but I have not been
able to get the same results. As a result, compared to people like me, my
sister is much more powerful."
Her eyes gradually took on the breath of spring.
As if to resist the thoughts and words that could no longer be stopped, tears
continued to accumulate in his swaying green eyes.
"I have done all the things my sister did when she was a child. That's why I
kept chasing her. I thought it would be easier. But... it's not like that at all."
"..."
"I've been imitating my sister. I can't decide anything by myself... I'm really
worthless."
...wrong.
Probably, Nina misunderstood something.
If Lord Baldr and the other gods of the "school district" were to conduct
interviews, listen to the thoughts of those who wish to enroll, confirm
whether there are any "lies" in them, and see whether they are qualified.
Then, the reason why Nina was able to enter the "school district" must be...
"Also, I was originally in the 'education department'... and then I was
transferred to the 'combat skills department'."
"Eh?"
"It happened that... it was Teacher Leon who happened to see me studying
"Magic" and spoke to me... He said, "Take this staff and try to chant it." So
I manifested "Magic" '. The same goes for sports. I'm better at it than I
thought. … Then, many people praised me."
"…Then you transferred to the "Combat Techniques Department"?"
"Hmm... I heard that my sister is not good at sports... so I jumped into it. It's
not because of a 'dream' or a 'hobby', but just to keep my place, so I keep
practicing martial arts."
Probably, this is Nina's biggest "guilt".
She does not have a "goal" like Miss Eina, nor does she have a "dream" like
Eglin and the others. She has been staying in the "Combat Techniques
Department" just to "escape". She is more ashamed of herself than anyone
else.
Everything is to maintain proof of one's existence (self-identity).
So whenever we talk about "a way out," she must feel like she is the only
one standing still.
"I could write a reply to the letter my sister sent to the 'school district' at
first, but... after many things happened, I couldn't write it anymore."
"......"
"The self that always imitates my sister is too ugly, and the self that tries my
best to protect myself (Nina) by doing things that my sister cannot do...
makes me helplessly disgusted...!"
"......"
"I can't help but write anything to respond to the words written by my
gentle sister...!"
A whimper finally escaped her lips.
Countless transparent droplets overflowed from the bottom of his eyes,
dripped down his cheeks, and landed on his too-slender legs.
She buried her face between her knees, her shoulders shaking, her fingers
digging into her arms.
After she let out what she had endured until now, she was not a top student
but just an ordinary girl who kept crying.
I couldn't form any words.
He couldn't lean over and hug her shoulders, or wipe away her tears.
I don't have a sister. No sister either. There is only one grandfather in the
family.
I couldn't even understand her troubles and pain, and naturally I couldn't
feel sympathy or pity.
but--
"ah..."
I took off my shirt and put my old combat uniform over her shoulders.
The lake is shaking. There was literally a breeze blowing. The temperature
also seems to be cooler.
Therefore, we can't let her catch the cold anymore.
Slightly, I really only moved a little closer and sat next to her.
"Nina... Even if Nina really hates herself..."
I think about every day I have spent studying in the "school district" so far.
He spoke his "straightforward thoughts" without any modification.
"Also remember one thing. Thanks to Nina, I can live such a happy life."
"!!"
"Thanks to Nina, I know the 'joy of learning'. Thanks to you... I have found
a new 'goal'."
Never looking to the side, I sat cross-legged on the ground, staring at the
lake, constantly conveying my feelings.
"During this internship, Eglin and the others also received a lot of help from
Nina."
"...!!"
"Just like your sister...Nina, who was able to treat others with kindness,
saved many people."
As if stars descended from the sky, the shining light fell down.
Crystal fragments fell from the ceiling of the floor, causing ripples on the
lake surface to spread outward.
There are small ripples, layer after layer, never ending.
Like beautiful tears.
Nina lowered her head again, breathing tremblingly... slowly raised her
head and looked over.
A small, but very noticeable smile broke out on her face.
"Rapi-kun...you really know how to make girls cry."
"...Feel sorry."
"It's okay...it's just a little unexpected."
"...Feel sorry."
"Haha, why are you apologizing?"
"...I don't know, but I'm sorry."
"No need to apologize. I'm... very happy."
——Thank you, Lapijun.
A smile broke out on Nina's tear-stained face, causing me to close my
mouth tightly.
Keep your eyes looking forward. His face was red with heat.
Nina also noticed my appearance and laughed so hard that her shoulders
shook.
She moved a little to the side.
I also moved away slightly, trying to keep my distance.
But her fingers reached out and grabbed me. So I had to accept my fate.
His face was still red with shyness. I lent her my top, and now I only have a
vest on my upper body, but my body is unusually hot.
I really hope that the goddess (Eden) will come over and do something. I
thought about this stupid thing, and the two of them kept looking at the lake
that shone with blue light.
"I'm thinking."
Suddenly, Nina wove words in a different voice than before.
"It's such a blessing to find someone who does what you want to do."
"Eh...?"
"Of course, a lot of annoying things will happen, and the things you like
sometimes become painful. But, everyone must be like this."
I turned my head and looked at Nina's profile.
She no longer looked at the lake, but raised her head and stared at the
crystal sea that replaced the starry sky.
"Walking forward casually, having to make decisions casually, making
choices casually... People who walk straight ahead are more handsome than
walking on such an aimless road. Compared with people like me, Lapi You
guys are much more powerful."
"..."
"Perhaps this is just a dabbler (half-elf) without a 'dream' pretending to
understand."
The girl who could not become a dream chaser looked up at the false sky
and smiled a little.
"Even so, I still think people who have 'dreams' are very happy...and very
attractive."
To me, she seemed a little sad...or, rather, a little empty.
"..."
I also looked up to the top of my head, squinting my eyes and staring at the
false and beautiful crystal sky.
Early the next morning.
The blue crystal attached to the ceiling began to glow faintly, and began to
turn white like the morning on the ground. Nina started to feel sleepy and
fell asleep with her head on my lap. I also kept watch alone.
To keep the campfire going and keep her body from getting cold.
"...Aoharu—★"
"...Aoharu—☆"
Reki came out of the tent, and as soon as she approached us, she spoke
Eden-sama expressionlessly.
I also looked into the distance and tentatively responded to her greeting.
"...Well, Reki. If you could go on a little 'adventure' later, would Reki want
to go?"
Rei Qi didn't know why I asked. She tilted her head slightly, but still
adjusted the position of the mask and nodded slightly.
"Maze Paradise... is rare... fresh... I want to see it... with everyone."
I smiled and said thank you to her.
Being careful not to wake Nina up, I left her in the care of Reki and walked
towards "Riviera Street".
"You're really a good person."
After roughly listening to my "request", Mr. Porus said half speechlessly.
"I don't know if that's possible...?"
While smiling bitterly, I slightly raised my eyes to request. Upon seeing
this, the leader of Rivera curved his lips into a smile.
"Anyway, the communication channel on the floor won't be open today. I
have nothing to do all day long, so I'll just stay with you! I've said it many
times before, but I still owe you a lot of favors that I haven't repaid yet!"
As he spoke, Mr. Porus put his thick arms around my neck and made a
circle with his fingers.
"But you still have to collect the money that's due! I'll do a good job as an
adventurer. "Guards" you guys are fine!"
I put my hand on the thick arm that was holding my neck tightly and
expressed my gratitude.
After returning to the ground, work hard to make money and pay for it
yourself.
""""Study Trip"!?"""
After I came back from the hotel street, I told them about this, and Nina and
the others immediately showed surprised expressions.
"Yeah. It's rare to be on the 18th floor. Why don't you go check out the
floors below?"
"I can understand your feelings, but... if you go further down, the maze will
be different from before!?"
"It is said that although a team came to the 18th floor due to an accident, no
students have ever gone to explore lower down! Mum!? In other words, this
is a good opportunity for me to make an unprecedented step!?"
"I want to take risks, as I said before...but is it dangerous?"
"That's right, Lapi-kun. We tried our best just to come here..."
Everyone's response was generally against it.
But I feel like Chris or Reki, where the feeling of 'I want to go and have a
look if it's safe' accounts for a lot of it. so...
"I went to Rivera Street, and then I heard that a group of high-level
adventurers were going down there. They said that if we were willing to
help, they could take us there..."
""...!"
"Besides, you think, if you can bring some loot back, you might be able to
get 'credits'..."
""...!"
After hearing my explanation, Nina, Chris, Iglin and Reki all suddenly
understood.
Even I thought, 'This statement is really nonsense-'.
If I let Miss Eina know, I'm afraid she will give me a severe scolding.
But at the same time, I also felt like it would be safe.
Normally, no matter how big the level difference is, the floors you first see
are dangerous, but I am convinced that if you have second-level adventurers
like Mr. Porus who are used to exploring to protect you, you can go to
deeper floors.
If the first-level adventurer (me) also provides full support, Nina and the
others may be able to see the "unknown scenery".
"Hey——! Let's come——!"
"The adventurers seem to be setting off...what should we do?"
The senior adventurers walked towards the camping site waving their
hands, at least twenty of them.
Seeing this scene, the "Third Team" looked at each other, and after
worrying for a long time, decided to go together.
"This, this weapon... is so powerful! I have been using it so hard since just
now... but there is not even a curl of the blade!"
Seeing the residents of Rivera steadily dealing with the large monster
"Mammoth Yugong", Iglin, holding a sledgehammer in one hand,
exclaimed. He was particularly concerned about the weapons of the
adventurers.
"Don't underestimate Orario's weapons. Compared with the high-end
weapons developed by your "school district", mine is much stronger!"
"Is durability more important than sharpness? No, the power is also quite
amazing...!"
Iglin observed the orcs' weapons over and over again, and then began to
"study" hard.
As someone who aspires to be a blacksmith, he probably can't turn a blind
eye.
Not only him, but Chris and Reki were also observing the adventurers'
items and fighting styles, and kept talking.
"This reply medicine is much more effective than the one distributed by the
[Reconciling Discipline]! Although it tastes very unpleasant!"
"Wait a minute...what was that just now?"
"It just ignites the flames accumulated by the monster. It all depends on
how you use the weapons and props."
The "knowledge" and "wisdom" of the adventurer, who is sometimes
looked down upon as a lawless person, amazes the three of them.
Although Mr. Porus hates students, it is still an adventurer's request, so he
did not mess around. Instead, he surrounded the "Third Team" in the middle
and implemented the policy of protection. I wasn't going to say it was a
sightseeing carriage, but it seems pretty good so far.
"Hey, Lapi-kun! What is that!? There is a mushroom bigger than a house!"
"It seems to be a poisonous mushroom. I heard that if the abnormal
resistance (ability) is high enough, it can also be eaten..."
"Can you eat it!?"
Nina is the same, every time she sees a new scene in the dungeon, she
screams loudly.
The only dungeon information that can be learned in the "School District"
class is the "Cave Maze". For Nina now, the "unknown world of the
dungeon" must be filled with mysterious and interesting things.
Even a single dungeon crawl involves many professions and many people.
Even if it is a maze of scenery, there are countless mysteries and various
fantasies sleeping in it.
I want them to know this.
This may be a bit arrogant and just my willfulness, but I hope that Iglin, the
others, and Nina will be interested in this.
The "study trip" that Teacher Leon told me must be like this.
This kind of opportunity may bring about some kind of "goal" or "dream".
"Hey, Nina. Nina said yesterday that you have been imitating your sister
without any 'goal'...but I don't think so."
"Eh?"
This is the 24th floor.
Since it was the deepest part of the middle level, Reki and the others were
obviously nervous. At this time, I was walking down the slightly blue cave
and said this to Nina who was following behind.
"Probably, Nina... wants to be someone other than her sister (Miss Eina)."
"!"
As I walked forward, I heard a breathless breath behind me.
Nina must have been compared to Miss Eina since she was little.
I am often compared to an excellent sister whose appearance and voice I
don't know.
People are very sensitive when they are young, sometimes more sensitive
than adults think.
Even if the adults don't mean it, the young Nina, who is smarter than other
children, may sensitively feel that she is being "compared" and feel the
pressure unconsciously.
I don't think you have any ill intentions. But everything was compared, so
Nina didn't even notice that she became uneasy. She was so anxious that her
parents couldn't express her words, and then went to the "school district".
However, Nina probably had a misunderstanding at this time.
Seriously, she thinks it's her own bad habit of not having "dreams" that
causes her to keep walking the same path as her sister (Miss Eina) - but in
fact, she must want everyone to see that she is better than her sister (Miss
Eina). Ms. Ina) is a more powerful self, and she wants to be recognized by
everyone, so she works hard.
The competitiveness, envy, and longing for her sister (Miss Eina).
Tasting failures and setbacks again and again, Nina did not give up.
"So, there's no need to hate yourself."
She believes that as long as she leaves higher scores or better achievements
than her sister (Miss Eina), others will say that "Nina" is great instead of
"Eina".
She must have wanted to shout out 'I am Nina Zur'.
"Hold your chest high and admit it proudly. What you're good at is what
you're good at. After all, Nina is as powerful a girl as Eina-san."
"ah---"
We were almost at the end of the cave, and I turned back to look at her.
Nina stood there blankly.
She remained motionless, and the "Third Team" also stopped. Mr. Porus
and the others who were walking in front turned around in surprise.
I extended my hand, inviting her who couldn't take a step from there.
"Let's go? It's precisely because you (Nina) thought that you were always
escaping, but you have been working hard until now, that you are here."
After a while.
After she thought about it, she carefully and slowly stretched out her hand. I
took it and led her to the front of the cave.
"——————"
What appeared in the field of vision was the largest waterfall in the
underground city - the giant blue waterfall.
"It's so fierce eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh
eh!!"
"It's so awesome ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!"
"...It's incredible."
Eglin, Chris, and Reki all gave themselves up to the excitement.
Nina was the same, her eyes were wide open and she was robbed of time by
this spectacular scenery.
The blue emerald-colored waterfall runs through the floors as if it is
covering the whole world. The endless water droplets cause diffuse
reflections on numerous crystals, as if nurturing the mythical ocean scene.
Blue, dotted everywhere, sparkling.
Beautiful, cruel, and majestic.
A new world appeared in the distant underground - the Mysterious City of
Water.
"Amazing..."
After being distracted by the waterfall, they stopped for a long time, and
even after moving to the maze part, Nina and the others were still admiring
it.
Different from the 18th floor, it looks like a group of blue crystals cut from
the sea. The eternal water where the white water snakes and sister-like
mermaids swam, the watery corals and the pale blue cherry blossoms
became fragments of fantasy, which shocked them deeply and made their
hearts beat violently. Everything within reach has the light of "unknown",
which touches the hearts of the students.
The second-level adventurers who protect them are also impeccable. The
battle process based on "experience" will repel the monsters before it turns
into a melee. What's more, this time is not "exploration" with the goal of
magic stones or monster treasures (dropped items), but "study" with the
goal of seeing different scenery. So we chose the shortest route and kept
moving forward, peering into a different world. Fortunately, we
encountered very few monsters on the way, so we reached the "Waterfall
Pond" on the 25th floor surprisingly quickly.
"so beautiful..."
The huge blue waterfall looking down from the upper floor in front of the
communication passage is very spectacular, but if you look up at the
waterfall from the waterfall pool, it is simply wonderful.
Even the "School District" who has traveled around the world has never
seen such a scene.
Nina seems to know the answer to why dungeons, which are often
associated with death, are so attractive to adventurers.
"Nina, how are you?"
"Rapi-kun...this is..."
"It's a reward, right?"
"Eh...?"
"It's Nina, and Iglin's reward for their hard work so far."
The boy who usually acts like a younger brother covered his eyes with his
bangs and smiled like an older brother.
"You have put in all kinds of hard work to the point of tears, and found
something you are good at...but you still say you can't find your 'dream', so
this is the little gift we prepared for you."
"...!"
"It is precisely because Nina joined the "Third Team" and became stronger
that the world (we) can put it into your hands."
This is the proof of "growth".
Even if you do not achieve "success" and continue to fail, it is precisely
because you have become stronger that we can bring you to the new world
(here), the rabbit boy who serves as the guide said.
"Nina. I can't condescendingly tell you what will become a 'dream' and
what will become a 'goal'. But I think...if a person encounters something
that can be 'moved', then he will be rewarded. Already."
"move...?"
"Yeah. When I feel excited, happy, my chest feels tight, and I feel like
crying... I can raise my head and think, 'Let's try harder'."
It's like looking back on your own experiences and carefully digesting each
story, weaving the words.
"It would be great if this reward can give Nina some courage..."
"Rapi-kun..."
Finally, the boy showed an awkward smile.
Even with his hair blocking his eyes, you can see how awkward this smile
is and a little embarrassing.
Nina felt a little upset in her chest. It was so sad last night, but now it's so
warm.
Her lips were a little unruly, so she put her right hand on her chest and held
it tightly.
"——Oh! You guys are in luck! It's the 'Blue Dragon'!"
At that moment, Porus, who was peering along the waterfall pool at the
large waterfall flowing in a staircase shape, shouted loudly.
Nina and the others who turned around also saw for a moment that far
below, in front of the 26th floor, there was "something long and thin"
swimming in the air, climbing upwards.
"Hide!" Porus gave the instruction. The confused Iglin and the others, as
well as the adventurers who ran in a hurry, followed the order and walked
around to the shadow of the crystal group that sat here like a rock.
Not long after, they saw the "dragon" climbing to the waterfall pool on the
25th floor, and then rising upwards. Both Nina and Lapi were speechless.
"That's...the aurora!?"
A slender body that could be called a "long dragon". The total length is
about 10M.
It has smooth blue and white scales, and its long fins flap slowly like wings,
swimming in the air as if it were in the sea.
The most eye-catching thing is the "folds of light" produced after this
"dragon" flies by, shining red, green-white, and blue-purple.
"'Blue Dragon'...! A rare species from the 'lower level'!"
"That's right. Its nickname is Aurora Dragon. Its rarity is similar to that of
the 'Jewel Beast', and it is a dragon that is rarely seen."
Although Lapi knew something about it, this might be his first time meeting
him. He couldn't hide the surprise on his face. Porus, who was also hiding
in the shadow of the crystal group, raised his lips.
Not to mention Nina and Iglin, even the other senior adventurers looked at
him intently.
The aurora traces a trajectory that seems to run side by side with the
majestic blue waterfall. Its brilliance even makes people think that this is
the most beautiful scene in the world. Countless water droplets intertwined
with aurora fragments, looking like playful elves.
"The aurora in the underground space (dungeon) is incredible..."
"It seems that the dragon excretes "magic power" like feces from its tail
(butt). That thing reflects the crystal light (light) of this floor, which makes
it look so beautiful."
"Explanation, it's terrible..."
"But as expected, it's still so mesmerizingly beautiful!"
Next to the dazed Iglin, the senior orc adventurer explained, causing Reki to
feel depressed for a moment. Finally, Chris's face lit up and he deftly let out
a low-pitched cheer.
The slender body seems to have escaped gravity, floating in the air. This
appearance is also very similar to the rare species "Urpool Emperor Maiyu"
on the 27th floor, but its elegance cannot be compared. The round eyes are
very clear, and they continuously produce auroras that illuminate
adventurers and students.
("Touched" moment...)
Nina, who had been looking up at her head, put her hands on her chest.
The combination of the high heartbeat and Lapi's words just now created an
indescribable heat.
Nina still didn't know what answer she was about to get in her heart, but she
just engraved this beautiful scenery in her eyes that seemed to be out of this
world.
——Gurg!
"Uh, uh-oh!? It's a monster, so dangerous!"
at this time.
Behind Iglin and the others, who were looking forward in fascination, a
"Blue Crab" quietly approached and pounced on them.
Iglin, who noticed it at the critical moment, turned around hurriedly and
swung down the sledgehammer in his hand.
The monster was hit to the ground, but its hard shell was still not
completely shattered, so it hit it again, and then another.
Boom! Boom! ! The sound of explosions resounded all around.
The cancer finally stopped moving.
And a tick, turning to the dragon's eye below.
"""""ah."""""
The moment he clearly captured the adventurers and students hiding in the
shadows, his round and transparent eyes turned into a sharp and red attack
color, and his jaws with countless fangs opened with a snap.
"""Oops!!"""
The first ones to escape from the shadows were adventurers like Porus.
The next person to take action was Lapi, who was stunned for a moment.
He pushed Nina and her "third team" away from the crystal group, who
were speechless and stunned.
Immediately afterwards, the dazzling "Aurora Vortex" was released from
the dragon's mouth.
————! !
The auroral radiation is so dazzling that it seems to burn out your eyeballs.
The vortex of light released with violent momentum swallowed up the
crystal group where Nina and the others were standing a second ago,
causing the crystal to begin to corrode bit by bit.
"Varied!?"
"The crystal fell after it rotted!? H-Hot wire!?"
"No! That's the magical "breath"!! The light emitted by the dragon is a
collection of "abnormal conditions" including poison and paralysis!"
Iglin and Chris were shocked, and Porus, still running away, answered them
while spitting.
The extremely charming aurora, its cruel true face is "photo erosion" that
causes prey to rot and collapse due to several symptoms.
Like the floor master "Anphispina" who can breathe red mist, having a
special breath is also a characteristic of the monsters that inhabit this "Water
City".
Nina and the others were speechless when they saw the beautiful and
mysterious poison brought by the dungeon.
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!" !
The "Blue Dragon" floats in the distant sky and can do whatever it wants.
It continuously releases its breath from the top of its head at a distance of at
least 20 meters, leisurely aiming at the fleeing prey and attacking.
Not to mention the crystals that rotted and fell, even the water surface
turned the color of Ruan people, and smoke with a peculiar smell began to
rise.
"E-escape! You will be targeted and attacked at the waterfall! Escape into
the maze——!!"
"No!! Just deal with it right here!"
"Eh!?"
Lapi, who was hiding from the light vortex, called out, but Porus
immediately dismissed it.
"That dragon's body is very slender! Unlike the floor master (Anphispina),
it can get through no matter how thin the road is and chase us!"
"...!"
"It's scary to be attacked by breath attacks one after another in a narrow
maze! It's actually much better to fight here!"
Porus and the residents of Hotel Street first pointed out that Lappi, who had
no knowledge and no combat experience, was too ignorant, and then they
all gave a thumbs up.
"""So I'll leave it to you from now on!""
"Eh!? No, aren't we going to fight together!?"
""No, we didn't bring any bows or magic swords.""
"This is not within the scope of the adventurer's commission! So you can
figure it out on your own, client!"
"why is it like this-!?"
Porus and the others abandoned him in an even admirable manner, and then
cleverly hid in a safe area at the entrance of the Labyrinth Department,
causing Lapi to let out an unexpected cry.
During this period of time, the Aurora Breath was still falling, forcing Lapi
to kick the ground continuously.
(It has no intention of coming down from the sky at all...! Jumping up on
the wall is too random. It really feels like it can only be done with
"magic"...!) Porus's judgment was correct. The "Blue Dragon" is staying at
such a high place, and it is definitely impossible to cut it directly. If you
want to defeat it, you can only use long-distance attacks such as bows and
arrows or "magic".
From the perspective of Porus and the others who knew Lapi's "true face",
it can be said that it is a very legitimate request to quickly use Yan Lei
(Fire) to fire (Volt).
(However, you can't reveal your identity in front of Nina and the others...!)
The contract with Badr and the others flashed through his mind, which
made Lapi hesitate a little, but he immediately put it aside.
Then he stretched out his right arm and pointed the muzzle at Changlong.
"Burn, [burn it all, the karma of foreign law]!"
He wanted to struggle for a while, so he chanted a false spell and shot the
flaming spear.
However, the crimson flame thunder failed to catch the writhing long body
and flew through the air.
(...!! It moves faster than songbirds and half-human birds!)
Even if they are fired continuously, they will be dodged one by one.
Originally, the enemy was the "dragon species" known as the strongest race
of monsters. The potential ability and flying ability are not comparable to
those of winged species on the same floor.
The most critical thing is that the distance between the two is a range that
Bell is not good at.
So far, even in dungeons, [Fire Volt] has been used to suppress enemies at
"close range" during chaotic battles, and at most it is only at "middle
range". "Long distance" is what Bell is least good at. If you can still move
flexibly in the distant sky, the difficulty will be greatly increased.
Using "quick attack magic" to replace "ultra-precision sniping" like Hedin's
was a bit too difficult, at least for Bell, who was not a pure magician or a
magic swordsman.
To find the problem at such a time——! !
He scolded himself in his heart, and at this moment.
"Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!?"
"——!? Eglin!"
The deadly aurora is closing in on the dwarves who have fled too late.
Lappi kicked the crystal bank to pieces, pushed his companion's giant body
away - and that was it.
His own body failed to escape the huge effect area and was swallowed up
by "Light Erosion".
"Gu——!?"
He crossed his arms in front of him, defensively.
The dagger in his hand collapsed instantly.
His eyes widened and he wanted to leave immediately, but this time it
turned out that the shore was gradually decaying.
(…!? The ground becomes like a swamp!)
Having captured its prey, the Aurora, which had increased its power, looked
down at Lapi and his surroundings at an astonishing speed.
Lapi, who was unable to take off his feet smoothly and even his feet were
gradually sinking, frowned.
(The body can still resist...! The key is equipment...!)
The body of the first-level adventurer has a high level of "abnormal
resistance (ability)" and can withstand "light erosion", making the dragons
irritated. Just the skin crackling and feeling numb. However, the other
dagger and even the combat uniform on his body were gradually rotting
away as if they were being eaten by insects.
I didn't expect that I would get into a hard fight at the "lower level".
Sure enough, no matter how the level increases, the dungeon and
"unknown" will still pose a threat to the adventurers (Bell).
"Rapi-kun!?"
At the same time, Nina screamed at the figure (Rapi) who was swallowed
deep into the light vortex and could not see the specific situation.
Iglin's face was pale as he sat on the ground. Reki and Chris were all pale.
Nina next to them wanted to run over without hesitation, but was grabbed
by a thick hand on her upper arm.
"Wait, don't go there! White Rabbit...it doesn't matter what you call that brat
Lappi!"
"It doesn't matter! Let me go, please let me go!"
Porus and others stopped Nina and protected Iglin and others.
The lawless man did not give up on the adventurer's mission of "protecting
students" and tried to hold down the girl who was making a fuss.
Porus and the others saw it.
The purpose of being a "first level adventurer". That is the "battle of
endurance".
But Nina didn't see through it. Of course. Nina didn't know the "first-level
adventurer" that Porus and the others recognized.
The only person she knew was the white boy with a gentle heart who
brought her here, who was like both a younger brother and an older brother.
"——[Lype of the Wind (Ballad), Cradle of Flowers]"
So, she sang it.
"...!! You, you guy! What do you want to do!?"
The surprised Porus and the others were left behind, and she sang the song
of nobility bestowed upon herself.
"[The magnificence of the past, the majesty of the past. The pure white city
that protects the mother, atop thousands of flower hills]"
In order to refine her magic power, she closed her eyes, and what appeared
on her eyelids was the origin of a half-elf.
There is no city wall, but there is a majestic plateau, with countless small
flowers swaying, pure white petals flying in the sky, and a girl's hometown
filled with pure air.
After leaving, she missed her hometown many times amidst countless
setbacks, but lamented how she could go back when she had accomplished
nothing so far. The tears of homesickness that wetted her pillow made her
reveal this Nina's stain, which was also the origin.
"[Flowers, bloom. Bloom for me (the seed) that cannot sprout. Light, sing.
Sing to illuminate the noble traveler.]"
The girl who cannot describe her own future envies and looks forward to
the people who pursue their dreams (travelers), and wants to at least pray
for them and their future.
Follow the noble blood flowing through your body and be willing to
dedicate yourself to others.
The dream that cannot be found, the crazy thoughts that cannot be realized
by oneself are given to others, the expectations that are unconsciously
entrusted to others, the girl's simple wish, the song of a fairy whose heart is
so kind that it seems stupid.
"[Blue, ascend. White, purify. Eliminate the miasma, and bring the flower
crown here.]"
In this way, she kept doing this kind of superficial and stupid devotion, and
then she met him.
The young man she met said that her trajectory so far, who could not
become a dream chaser (traveler), was by no means superficial or stupid,
but rather very powerful.
(I gained a lot from Lapijun!)
The boy said that he helped him. not like this. Quite the opposite.
Nina is the one who has always been helped by him.
(I haven't repaid Lapijun with anything yet!)
So Nina thought that she would always help the boy from now on.
It's like being next to that young man. Teach him more things and learn a lot
from him.
This is what I (Nina) want now.
"Ooooooh!?"
"Nina?!"
Feeling the rising magic power—worrying about an explosion of magic
power—Porus hurriedly let go of Nina's arm.
The noble girl raised her long staff, never looking so majestic, which
surprised Chris.
The next moment, Nina started running.
"[Thousands of flowers bloom, the second spiritual peak——]"
Following the behavior of "parallel chanting" that she had just learned, she
ran towards the aurora that was still eating away at the boy.
"I want to help him", with this only thought in mind, I started my
"adventure".
Moments before rushing into the light vortex, Nina shouted the last verse.
"——[My name is Alf]!!"
A strand of emerald hair glowed with "magic", releasing this "magic".
"[Laguire Sanctuary]!!"
The "white flower field" blew away the ominous aurora.
In front of Changlong's astonished gaze, she protected the equally stunned
young man behind her back, creating a field of light with pure white
feathers or pure white petals flying.
"Then, what is that!?"
"'Purification Magic'! It's Nina's barrier that can break everything!"
Porus was shocked, and Chris and the others leaned out.
Laguire Sanctuary .
A rare magic possessed by healer Nina.
As Chris and the others called out, its ability is to "purify all kinds of
anomalies."
A medium-sized barrier that can generate "Fairy Sanctuary" - not to
mention "abnormal conditions" such as poison and paralysis, but also can
block or cure curses and spiritual attacks.
The girl missed her beloved mother who was bedridden due to illness, and
kept praying that one day she would be able to cure her. Under the strong
influence of this inner scene, the pure white garden that replaced Wang Sen
was born.
"Nina...!"
Surprised, Lapi's body has fully recovered.
Not to mention detoxification, the light of purification even granted
"continuous healing" to everyone in the field, carefully cleaning away the
filth. Even "Light Eclipse", whose potential ability is much higher than that
of her "Blue Dragon", is no exception.
"Uh-huh-huh...!!"
My knees kept shaking. The released aurora threatens Pure White's
territory, trying to break through Nina's protection.
However, she cannot lose. I don't think I will lose either. At this moment,
Nina's mood was so high because of her mission for the first time in her
life. She is embracing a "goal". This is the thought of "protecting the one
you cherish to the end".
Seeing the pure white garden that never flinched, Changlong finally lost his
patience.
It stopped its aurora breath and quickly landed downwards, intending to bite
the opponent directly with its fangs.
Nina's eyes opened wide. [Laguire Sanctuary] is not a "barrier" and cannot
prevent direct attacks and magic.
Just when the green eyes were about to close tightly,
"Thank you—Nina."
Slender arms supported Nina's back as she fell backward.
The half-elf girl completed the "endurance contest" he initiated for him. He
thanked her and came to the front on her own. What was pulled out from
his waist was the "jet black dagger" he carried close to his body.
"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" !
"Um!!"
The moment the fang came to his eyes, the boy swung it with a fierce slash
to deflect it, defended himself, and then climbed up the dragon's body in
front of Nina's wide-open eyes.
Aurora rose quickly again, but he did not let go. He grabbed the fins and
rose to a high altitude.
"——"
This image deeply impressed Nina's eyes.
It depicts the terrifying yet beautiful aurora, and the figure of a boy rising
with a dragon in a space of waterfalls and crystals.
This dreamy, mysterious, "adventure scene" that was almost like a heroic
tale shocked her heart.
"Nina. We cannot give you an answer to your dilemma.
Leon had said this to her before.
At his wits' end, he was cornered by the environment of the "school district"
and when he was recommended to transfer to the "Combat Techniques
Course", Leon's words were "Always ask yourself."
Leon and Baldur would never say "do this" or "aim for that". If she said
that, Nina would be able to stifle her feelings, blindly put in her efforts, and
act according to instructions.
But the instructors of the "school district" will not turn Nina into a "doll."
"If I have to give you some advice - Nina, if that moment comes, just
follow your heart.
He just said this to her as if he was praying for her to meet him one day.
"When your heart is shaking uncontrollably - that's the moment when you
encounter your dream."
The "dream" ignited the majestic "fire".
"[Fire Volt]!"
After being thrown away by the twisting dragon, Lapi came to the top of his
head and fired the crimson flame into the dark dagger.
Then the bell rang.
The sound converged along with the white light particles, and the God's
Blade was put on a huge flame armor.
The rising heat made the dragon feel timid, and he opened his cannon to
release the last aurora.
Four seconds of charge.
The "Adventurer" fell along the gravity, met the dragon's breath released
from zero distance, and then swung the blow.
"Holy Fire Heroic Slash!!"
Red cut.
————————————————————————! ?
The restrained Holy Fire Slash engulfed the Aurora and wiped the dragon
out of sight on the other side of the explosion.
The flames and shock waves caused Nina and the others to subconsciously
close their eyes as they looked up.
The floor shook, and even the giant blue waterfall let out a shuddering roar.
The black ashes turned into rain and fell one after another.
When the dragon's body turned into countless ash powder - boom! of.
Seeing the boy landing smoothly on the bank of the waterfall, Nina shook
her shoulders and ran to his side.
"Okay!" Porus, Iglin and the others also came forward with half cheers.
"Rapi-kun!"
"Nina... doesn't matter, right?"
The boy wiped his face and his clothes became tattered, but he was still
caring about others. Nina should have been angry at him.
But only now, she chose to listen to the throbbing in her chest that wouldn't
stop.
Look at this smile.
Feel this tenderness.
Thinking about this "dream".
Nina's heart was indeed shaking uncontrollably, so she spoke out:
"I want to be an adventurer."
In front of the surprised young man, she shouted:
"I want to be by your side and see different scenery!"
It just came out like this.
"Eh!"
"""""Eh?"""""
Not only Lapi, but also the "Third Team" and Porus were stunned for a
moment, staring at the half-elf girl.
However, the girl noticed what had just been said and her face turned red -
this did not happen.
The equipment, clothes, and magic items were all in tatters due to the
dragon's aurora. There was a swish above the boy's head.
The wig slipped.
"ah."
"""""ah."""""
The boy and girl's positions changed, and this time it was the girl's eyes that
widened.
The deep red color that has been hidden by bangs is exposed to the outside
world.
The long rabbit ears also disappeared, and the hair like the first snow was
bathed in the droplets of the waterfall, giving off a sparkling light.
Lapi—no, Bell was dumbfounded.
The third team also stood there in a weird posture.
Porus and other residents of Rivera shrugged their shoulders, and the next
moment, a huge sound echoed throughout the audience.
""""Ah---------------------------!?""""