Volume 1 - CH 2

Chapter 2-Student Party and Abandoned Mine Labyrinth

(TL: By Rafael)

One hour after Marina's crazy proposal.

I was interviewed for a new party at a bar directly managed by the guild.

The interviewer was my former student.

Marina  the frolicking "Magic Swordfighter".

Dark elf,Silk the calm "Ranger / Elementalors" .

Rain the "Monk / Wizard" who feels a little strange.

All three are my students from the time of "Adventurer Preliminary Training".

"Well, Mr. Ferdio? Would you like to join our party ... is that okay?"(Silk)

"I wonder if that will happen"(Yuki)

The indescribable expression of Silk makes me laugh unintentionally.

As a matter of fact, I refused once, but I reluctantly accepted due to Marina's forcibleness.

the condition I gave when I stipulated was the consent of the other two people should be obtained for me joining their party.

"Mr. Ferdio,you will join  right?"(Marina)

"I think he is good"(Rain)

Rain says in a soft voice and  nods.

"I don't disagree, but ... Mr. Ferdio, are you fine with this ? Our Adventurer credit Score is a low fledgling D rank party. Isn't it less profitable for a B-rank adventurer to join a D rank party? "(Silk)

"No problem with that, and maybe it's better for me."(Yuki)

"Thunder Pike", which I belonged to, was a party that ran the top of the labyrinth capture with three A ranks.

To challenge the dungeon with them at the higher level  meant mean more earning   and of course, my burden as a supporter will also increase accordingly.

A large amount of chemicals,Magic scroll,VariousMagic tools like Artifs are consumed are consumed at a quick rate and the expenses for them are paid from  my own wallet.

Yesterday's quest, after which I decided to leave, put me completely in the red.

But low rank request ,quest or Labyrinth Dungeon meant consumption of these items will decrease.

If that happens, the balance between consumption and reward should be balanced.

For a money-eating adventurer like me, I feel that it's better to handle low-ranked requests.

"Then that's good!it's Decided!"(Marina)

"Ok, nice to meet you. And since I became one of  your  party member, calling me teacher will feel strange so call me Yuki."(Yuki)

The three people nod to my words.

"Thank you, Yuki!"(Marina)

"Thank you, Mr. Yuki"(Silk)

"Thank you."(Rain)

I haven't felt this naive feeling for a long time.

I've been in Thunder Pike ever since I became an adventurer.

"Then what should we do for today?"(Silk)

"Did you have any plans?"(Yuki)

"Go to' Paintal Abandoned Mine Labyrinth to get magic iron ore a request quest I am receiving. There is still some grace time, but the client seems to be in a hurry. "(Marina)

"Paintal Abandoned Mines Labyrinth" is a low rank Small labyrinth Lesser Dungeon.

The abandoned mine has been transformed into a dungeon, and the danger is not so great.

The floor is only up to the 10th basement floor, which is just right for them to dive.

As our first job as a party.

"Then, let's call it our first job as a party. As a supporter, I would like to see how the cooperation of the three people will work."(Yuki)

"Is that fine?"(Yuki)

"It's fine. we'll work hard."(Marina)

I've brought all the adventure equipment with me so it should be okay.

"Let's go! Mr Ferdio ── …… I mean Yuki!"(Silk)

"Oh, there should be a horse-drawn carriage bound for Tenet village around this time. Let's get on that."(Yuki)

Everyone makes a blank face after hearing my words.

"What happened?"(Yuki)

"...? Do you know the time of the horse-drawn carriage for Tenet village?"(Silk)

"of course?"(Yuki)

The work of supporters is diverse.

Knowledge of transportation is essential for adjusting the time to enter the site.

"That's right! Let's go if you have planned everything"(Marina)

* * *

One hour after being shaken by the carriage.

The entrance to the "Paintal Abandoned Mines Labyrinth" is located after getting off the carriage and walking for a while.

Not far from the adventure city of Finis, yet Small labyrinth Lesser Dungeon However, this is still the place of work for the fledgling adventurers.

"Is our goal of magic iron ore on the sixth floor?"

"No, we're aiming for getting it  on the 4th or 5th floor. We haven't defeated the floor boss on the 5th floor yet ..."(Silk)

Silk tells me with a little embarrassment on her face.

"I understand. Then, first of all, we must pass  four levels."(Yuki)

Magic iron ore is a magical iron produced in a mining labyrinth.

Because it is a material of various alloys and it is easy to pass magical Enchantment in it .It can be said that it is indispensable for craftsmen who want to carve, but this can only be taken from the labyrinth.

Therefore, it is easy to run out of stock, and craftsmen in a hurry send mining requests to the adventurers in this way.

There are many mining points for magic iron ore in the "Paintal Abandoned Mine Labyrinth" on the 6th floor.

Although it is a easy dungeon, it is often difficult to enter the sixth floor.

As there is a floor boss on the 5th floor that prevents the invasion of the lower layers, which stops the adventurer from reaching the sixth floor and below.

It may be a little dangerous for three fledgling people like Marina and others.

"Let's go!"(Yuki)

"YESS"(Marina)

With Marina at the lead we enter the dungeon.

In her hand is a foldable 10-foot pole. Alright, She seems to remember what I taught.

If there are no scouts or thief to find traps, it is the least risky for Marina, the strongest physical stats among the there being the "magic swordfighter", to hit the floor.

Most of the traps are present on the ground.

…… But me being here , changes the story .

"Marina, let me take the lead. I'll do it."(Yuki)

"But? Yuki is a red mage, right?"

"I am poor in combat but I excel in support "

I take the cantera out of the bag and light it.

A deep blue flame slowly shimmered, illuminating the dim tunnel.

"What's that? Beautiful ...!"(Marina)

"[Cantera of detection]. With this, you can see through the traps."(Yuki)

By burning the special oil thoracic tool can find traps like a skilled scout.

The oil itself is made by alchemy, so it's not that expensive.

"I can fight reasonably well for this level of dungeon, so Marina cam prepare in case of surprise attack on the party."(Yuki)

"O.K. I understand"(Marina)

if I can be honest, 

I'm a little worried.

"Then, let's move on. Let's go to the third floor in the shortest distance. We have to find the iron ore from the fourth floor."(Yuki)

Slowly proceed through the "Paintal Abandoned Mine Ruins Labyrinth" according to the stride of the three people.

It hasn't changed since long ago, here.

The dungeon where "Thunder Pike" dived for the first time was also here.

"... Oops, get ready for battle. There's something in a small room 20 yards away."(Yuki)

Hearing my words, the three got into their battle mode.