245 - - 243. 3rd Temple?

Krulkan climbed up to my second arm and wrapped around me like a bracelet and wouldn't come out. At first he was on my forearm, peeking out from time to time through the cuff, but Cal's stare and the black menace kept him from coming out. Is that right, sealed beast?

Dessert was chocolate shortcake with tea made by Cal. Soft and fluffy cream and sweet and sour strawberries. I think the combination of strawberries, cream and sponge is justified.

"Lapis, Noel, thank you for your hard work today."

"You did your best, Lapidus."

LAPIS rubs his head against me, a little embarrassed.

"Me too."

Noel also snuggles up to me, but more reservedly.

After finishing their meal, I patted and cared for them. In this world, it seems normal for a child this age to be a great worker, but compared to my surroundings in the real world, I can't help but feel guilty about making them work.

"Yes, yes, no, no, no, no, no, no!"

This is what happens when you let your guard down. Why do they want to smell your armpits? ！！！！　I don't know if it's because I'm a beast!　You're not doing this to strangers, are you?　If you're going to do it, keep it to Cal or Reno!

While removing them, ask Lapidus and Noel to temporarily remove all stones other than fire and water stones from the purchase tomorrow, and ask them to purchase the same delivery quests that are offered by the medicine man's guild. I can't accept the delivery quests, but I'm sure I won't have to worry about having too many of them.

After sending Lapis and Noel off to take a bath, it's time for a drink.

"It's going to be a long day gathering ingredients, is that all right?　If not, I'm thinking of breaking it up into several trips."

I believe Galahad and the others have reached the 44th floor, and I heard that all of the 25th floor has been opened, but the snake route has not been explored yet, and if Green Hydra has not been found yet, we should start from the 26th floor.

"Oh, I'm fine, I'm fine. I'm getting by with the Phoenix now, and there's no sign of the "fire fever disease".

Galahad drinks a beer while nibbling on roasted nuts. Today's snack is roasted nuts and canapés. Avocado dip, prosciutto, sliced olives, cream cheese, honey, raisin butter, marinated salmon on crackers.

......I personally feel like serving fried chicken when I see them drinking beer, but I don't know. I myself don't drink, so this is really my own prejudice.

"If I get a call that someone has the bug, I'll probably leave halfway through, but until then I'll stick with you."

"I wonder if it's a long shot, or if it's a hard-to-find ingredient?"

Eagle and Camilla drinking wine .

"Some of it is rare, but I'd rather have it in quantity. I don't feel like dying at all, but I'm afraid it's taking too long for one of us.

If it's not a good turnout, I'll take turns helping out."

"Thank you. Thank you.

I thank Reno for offering to help and ask for his help. I don't know how many layers there are.

"I'll help you when the general store is closed.

"Thank you."

I also took Cal's word for it!

"Collecting foodstuffs is work that doesn't suit an old man!　Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Galahad, who has had a lot to drink, chuckles and says, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

And so we arrive at the adventurers' guild labyrinth in Baron.

"Why are we at the entrance of the labyrinth?"

"We're supposed to be gathering food, right?"

"Homura?　Could the foodstuff be a bird hunt on the Southen route?"

The destination of the bird mark at the fork is called "Souten route" or "Hunter route" or "Bird route", which is exactly the same as it is, with many bird-like demons. I'd like to go there someday, as it seems to be a good place for deep frying.

"No, this time I want to go to ......."

"Oh, you're with me."

For a moment, I wondered if there was another group of people who had also come to gather ingredients, but then I saw Galahad's eyes and saw the Flame Kings and Roy. But when Galahad said they were his companions, he must have been referring to the knights who were with them.

"Are they the same ones we've been asked to work with?"

"It didn't work, but I heard it stopped the progress."

"<>?"

Galahad's words reminded me of the details of the request. It seems that I have a connection with Fel Fasi, not the octopus, these days. To get the drops, he had to be downed by a special sword, but did he have it?　Or is there another way?

"Well, it's finally starting."

"Yeah, the clan's settled in. And you've got your knight.

The Flame King and Roy are talking, and there are two knights. It seems that each of them has a quest to take a knight to the labyrinth. Other players are watching from afar to see how the two clans are progressing.

Roy and his party, like the Flame Kings, had been part of a party called the "attackers", but they had been away from the attack for a while as their clan, <>, had grown into a large group and they had to help the clan members to set up a structure and secure knights and beasts for their clan members. However, since I am the head of a clan that has many production workers, it seems that I will be able to attack easily in the future.

"I've been asked to escort you.

Shrugging his shoulders, the Flame King glanced at Elias. It appears that Elias is the one with the knight.

"Ah, I thought that production workers could request escorts from the guild. Well, let's work hard for each other!

"You can't lose."

In contrast to Roy, who smiles brightly showing his white teeth, the Flame King smiles with one side of his mouth raised. The tense atmosphere is very rivalry-like!

In addition, the escort request for production workers can be made in an alliance of up to nine people: six escorts and three people to be escorted by the escort. However, the Adventurers' Guild takes a large margin depending on the number of people and the places to be escorted, so unless a rare escort is obtained, the alliance will lose a lot of money. The escorting party is also paid a commission, but they are also charged a heavy penalty for the death of the target.

"Lenguard ......

I was thinking "I've been thinking about this for a while, and they found me, though I wasn't hiding from the start. I heard short screams from everywhere, and there was a commotion, but what was it?　It's okay, okay?　I won't cut your head off out of the blue.

"......Eh, a three-way ......"

"Hey, hey, you've come to the right place. ......"

Wait a minute, I'm not participating in the attack. I'm a member of the food search team, so let me get out of the line of fire!

I am pleased to announce that the floor boss of the anti-spirit route on the 35th basement floor of the labyrinth has been defeated solo.

Oops, there is a challenger who went the undead route. I don't care what it smells like, will it be an easy route if you become a priest or a holy knight?　I guess the clearing will be around the rabbit girl.

"Hey, hey, you beat me to it. Well, zombies weren't an option.

The Flame King sighs. The Flame King and Roy are the only ones who have been talking since a few minutes ago, but perhaps the others are not mute, but are watching the progress and conversing with the party. Haruna is smiling and holding Korret and Krull's arms, so they are probably talking.

"Are you going to dive now too?"

"Yeah."

The Flame King's question is answered shortly. In fact, he is busy rejecting the partner cards that have been thrown at him since a few minutes ago. I didn't win any poker tournaments!　I'd like to say, "I've never heard of this place," but I'm baffled by the silent message sent by someone I've never heard of.

"Four people. I don't mind if you don't answer just out of curiosity, but how many levels have you reached?

Roy asks.

"Fifty layers."

"Holy shit!"

Roy surprised me, but I think it's more impressive that he knows the names of all the clan members in the big group. Players change their clothes and hairstyles all the time.

"I didn't hear the announcement but ......"

"Do you have an announcement to clear the residents?"

Roy nods his head at the bewildered Flame King. Haruna is here, and it is probably best not to clear up the misconception that he is a resident. I'm afraid to reveal the hidden route.

"There are hidden things in the labyrinth.

Play the Flame King's questions with mysterious phrases, and you might be doing them a disservice by divulging them. --I'm sorry, but I also have a desire to keep quiet and take it easy for a while and gather ingredients.

Homura (Lengard).

Camilla pulls on her sleeve and calls out to me.

"Too many people here, huh?"

Galahad's words made me look around and see that the gallery had nearly doubled in size since the last time I was here. We are blocking the entrance to the labyrinth, and it hurts to look at them.

"Now, if you'll excuse me..."

Move out, move out.

Some players followed us, but we were never together because we were on different levels and were assigned to different transition rooms by the guilds. If you can follow us to the room for adventurers who have reached the 50th level, follow us!　No, please don't lie.

"Hey ....... You're not taking me to the 50th layer, are you?"

When it is quiet, Galahad asks with half-lidded eyes.

"No way. Please take good care of him."

"Homura?"

"Homura?"

Camilla and Eagle have beautiful smiles.

"Didn't you say you wouldn't die solo?"

"Yeah, the enemies on the way were enemies you could fight at a distance, and the boss was a fal fasi who healed frequently, so it didn't hurt much."

Galahad is rubbing his temples in response to my answer.

"Is there the same boss on the fiftieth floor as on the other floors?　I've never heard of it, but ....... I have a feeling it's going to be worse on the road than Phoenix."

Eagle of the sign that he will continue to go out with us because there is no word of denial .

"...... I said I'd help you and I'll go out with you, but where's the branch?"

"White, no, I'm going to start with Green Hydra."

Answers a sighing Camilla.

Fortunately, Galahad and the others had defeated the Green Hydra, so we started at the 30th level. We move to the room next to the boss room without the boss and go down the stairs at the end of the door. The levels can be accessed by stairs, transfer plates, or simply by passing through a door.

This is a labyrinth of crumbling masonry and dead trees.

"I've never been here before, but I thought the guild's data said that there were mostly bird types..."

"I wonder if Homra is aiming for the real route we've heard so much about?"

Or was it a snake?

Thank God the three of you are so quick to talk.

Yes, I think I can take the snake route because it's open. Watch out for the snakes like arrows that suddenly pop out from between the masonry. And the dead leaves are slippery.

"Yes, sir!"

Galahad takes a step forward with a crisp look on his face.

"Oh, there's an enemy here that's resistant to slashing."

"Boom!"

Galahad is exaggeratedly staggering.

I'm glad I saved the enchantment.