Chapter 46 - 46: - The Next Time It Opens

About 40 minutes have passed since King of Unique entered Kenzaki Dungeon. Rei and her party were vigorously rushing toward the lowest floor of the dungeon. And right now, they're facing 5 Red Boars that have appeared before them at the same time.

"Sakura, what's the result of the appraisal?"

"All of them have level 500 as the recommended level to subjugate. So, it's going to be an easy win."

"Yes indeed–Raigeki"

The thunder that came out of Kazami's hand instantly burned the three Red Boars in the center. Then, Rei and the others immediately passed through the path in the center that was created by Kazami's skill.

The progress itself was actually going well but there was one thing that concerned Rei.

"Hey.. From the start, we have only killed a few monsters that appeared along the way. Is that okay?"

It was a good plan if their objective was just to break through to the lowest floor of the dungeon, but for cleaning the way of monsters, it was not enough. However, Kazami nods with full confidence.

"Of course. At any rate, the ones who will pass through here are B-rank parties after all. If it's the monsters that we can easily pass through, they shouldn't be an opponent for them either."

"Is that so…"

Although she wasn't completely convinced, Rei decided to follow what Kazami said as she thought he had a point. Thus, they steadily progressed toward the lowest floor while subduing and sometimes also shaking off the monsters that appeared along the way but…

The number of monsters that got shaken off increased as they progressed.

Even if Rei asked the same question on the way, Kazami just ignored her. As a result, only an hour after they entered the dungeon, they arrived at the entrance of the boss room.

'We arrived much earlier than I expected.'

While thinking about something like that, Rei adjusted her breathing.

After this, we only need to wait for the B-rank parties that are heading toward here_Or that's what Rei thought but…

"Yup…As expected, the Dungeon Collapse was just exaggerated. In fact, it wasn't a big deal at all."

Kazami uttered something like that all of a sudden.

What kind of intention does he have to say something like that?

While Rei has that kind of doubt in her mind, Kazami continues to say something unbelievable to her and the rest of the party.

"Everyone, this is just a suggestion but why don't we challenge the last boss as it is?"

"–Eh?"

Next to Rei, whose eyes are widened because of the unexpected statement, Sakura, who was the only woman in the group until Rei joined frowned.

"Hey Shin, what do you mean by that? Aren't we going to wait for the reinforcements?"

"Although that was supposed to be the plan, I've changed my mind. Of course, if the monsters in a dungeon where the Dungeon Collapse occurred were really strong as they said, I would plan to do that. But, it wasn't the case at all. If it's us, we should be able to easily defeat the last boss."

After a bit of pause, Kazami continued to say.

"Besides, don't you think it's time for us to get an achievement?"

"Achievement?"

"Yes. Although in the term of level we are in the C-rank adventurer's category, I think this is a great opportunity to let the others know about our ability if we can subdue the last boss that normally should have been dealt by B-rank adventurers by ourselves."

Rei couldn't understand what Kazami just said. Because she thought that stopping the dungeon collapse was the most important above all else right now. However, Kazami said their achievement was more important than that.

Is there anyone who has the same thoughts as me? With that kind of expectation, Rei looked at the other member of the party beside Kazami.

However, it seems Rei's expectations were betrayed by the answer from the other party members.

"It is certainly as Shin said. The only impression people get from us is that all members of our party have a unique skill, right? Let's make an accomplishment here and spread our superiority even more."

"Isn't it good? Besides, the boss was only the High Orc, right? No matter how strong its attack is, I'll make it ineffective with my [Sturdy Prison]."

"Well then, let's go!"

Sakura, Yuya, and Kousuke seemed to agree with Kazami's suggestion. At this rate, we will end up challenging the last boss with only five people. Thus, Rei hastily tried to stop the four.

"Wait. Are we really going?"

"Isn't it natural? Rei might be anxious because your level was low, but you can rest assured. The boss will be defeated by us, so you can just stand behind us."

"But that's not what you promised with the supervisor…"

"That's a trivial problem as long as we defeated the boss. At any rate, how can you not understand? You can get the honor and dungeon capture reward just by standing, you know? Isn't it a reason to be happy? I don't really understand why you even have any objections to my suggestion…"

"…."

At this point, Rei finally realized. The difference between her and the people in front of her.

Rei has stopping the dungeon collapse and preventing more damage from spreading outside the dungeon as the highest priority.

However, Kazami and his colleagues only considered this situation as a convenient place to raise their prestige while saving lives and reducing the damage done by the dungeon collapse were only secondary objectives to them.

"This is the judgment I have made as the leader of the party, and the majority of the members have agreed to it. But if you still have an objection, Rei can stay here and wait for us. That is if you can beat all the monsters that are coming here alone of course."

That's why he can easily spit this kind of line even to his party members.

Rei closed her eyes to think.

As they went deeper into the dungeon, the monsters that appeared would be more powerful. Even if she could defeat one or two of them, it would be dangerous for Rei whose levels are low if he got attacked by five monsters at the same time. She doesn't even know if she could endure it until the reinforcement comes.

In the end, Rei had no choice but to follow Kazami and his colleagues.

"Understood… I'll go too."

"I see! I'm glad you can understand it!"

Kazami displayed a fake smile and immediately opened the gate of the boss room.

And then Kazami, Sakura, Yuya, and Kousuke entered the boss room in that order respectively, and at last, Rei braced herself and stepped into the boss room. And the moment everyone was inside, the gate slowly closed.

While looking back at the slowly closing door, Rei thought in her heart.

With this, we can't wait for the reinforcement to come anymore. Because the next time the gate opens is when we're wiped out by the boss.