Volume 1 - CH 28

We proceeded quite cautiously through the lowest level of the Ione Ruins Labyrinth.

Fortunately, we didn't encounter any Shadow Stalkers after that, and we were able to proceed smoothly to the very front of the deepest level.

"This is the deepest part."(Yuki)

I looked back at the three of them with my hand on the rusty door that looked like a wall without any decoration.

"You mean the boss's room?"(Marina)

"It is. When I stepped into the past, nothing happened. The door can be closed, and I even used it as an encampment before entering the Aur-Dread City Labyrinth."(Yuki)

But this time, I don't know what will happen.

As long as things are strange, there might be some problems here as well.

"I'm getting no response from my sense-magic."(Rain)

"I don't feel any disturbance in my spiritual energy either."(Silk)

Should I just go to ...... and assume that if it's there, it's okay?

"In the meantime, I'm going to step into the boss room and after giving ourselves a boost. If you touch the entrance to the Aur-Dread City Labyrinth at the back, the request will end. After that, we'll head right back."(Yuki)

"You're not going to look for what's in the back?"(Marina)

"It's okay to take a peek, but let's not go in there."(Yuki)

"Copy that."(Marina)

Each of them nodded to me, ready to go.

When I had finished casting the granting magic, I put my hand on the door.

Unlike normal doors, this one is like a sliding door, and when you touch the handle, the door automatically slides into the wall.

"......"(Yuki)

I peeked in through the crack and let out a sigh of relief.

"No sign of the enemy. Let's move on."(Yuki)

I nodded to the three people behind me, and we made our way to the entrance square of the Aur-Dread City Labyrinth, the innermost part of the Ione Ruins Labyrinth.

"That's the entrance to Augh-Dread?　　That's kind of amazing!"(Marina)

Marina pointed to a huge arched doorway that could be considered a bit overly decorative.

As I thought when I saw it before, ancient technology is on a different scale.

"According to some theories, the Auld Dread City Labyrinth was originally where people lived, while the Ione Ruins Labyrinth was probably a collection of stores."(Yuki)

"Then what's in the back of the Auld Dread City Labyrinth?"(Marina)

"That's what we adventurers are here to find out."(Yuki)

While answering Marina's question, I chuckled lightly.

The Auld Dread City Labyrinth is one of those dungeons where the deepest part has yet to be explored.

It may be that the Abyss Gate, the Door to the Abyss, has been set up in the deepest part of the labyrinth.

It's even being studied as a magical artifact used by the ancient people to cross over to another world.

"Now, then, touch the door and the request is complete."(Yuki)

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"...... its finally done."(Marina)

"Thank you for submitting the log. I will talk to your client. Thank you for your report."(Guild Receptionist)

We returned safely from the Ione Ruins Labyrinth before the sun went down, and headed for the adventurer's guild in Quarto without a decent rest.

We can't decide if it's urgent or not, and we don't think we can handle it ourselves.

With that in mind, we made a hasty report of our accomplishments and submitted our log.

This is probably the best solution for adventurers in general.

"Good work, everyone."(Yuki)

When I called out to them after completing all the procedures at the request counter, the three people waiting at the table smiled at me, looking a little tired.

They must have been exhausted from the long march home.

I'm sorry about that.

"Yuk is the most tired, right? Good work."(Rain)

Rain pulled out a chair and smiled at me.

"It's nothing like that."(Yuki)

On the way back, I was in full control, just like I was in Thunderpike.

I maintained the "Physical Enchantment" and other granted magic for all of them at all times, and sparingly used magic potion to recover magic power and reduce fatigue, and returned to the town by the shortest distance.

As a result, it may not have been necessary, but in a crisis like this, there may be nowhere to run when you realize you are in an abnormal situation.

It is also the job of supporters to avoid risks by using what they can.

"What did the guild say?"(Silk)

"Not much. It's the Guild's job from here on. We may have to listen to them, so we'll take tomorrow and the next day off as planned and stay in Quaruto. I want to do some sightseeing."(Yuki)

"I agree! Let's go on a date, the four of us!"(Marina)

Don't be so cheerful as to suggest something outrageous.

I wondered if it would be a date with the four of us.

(TL: It will I assure you)

"I'm not familiar with this town, so it would be great if you could show me around."(Silk)

"Me too. I'd like to take a look around the magical artifacts with Yuki."(Rain)

What a mind-blowing proposal, each one of them.

I've never had a good experience with women, so this is a little too tempting for me.

To be honest, it was a shame that I felt so uncomfortable.

"All right. I'm sure the four of us will go together when we get the call anyway, so tomorrow we can get together and do some sightseeing."

"I did it! I want to go to a restaurant with good food!"(Marina)

"I want to stop at the famous botanical garden."(Silk)

"I want to go to the Bazaar of Magical Artifacts ......!"(Rain)

...... It's hard to do everything at once.

Okay, let's make a plan.

I'm not that familiar with Quarto, so I'll ask the guild for recommendations later.

They'll want to know what we're up to in case  later they  want to hear from us.

"Okay, then, let's launch. There's a place a little further down the road that serves great chicken."(Yuki)

"That's what I'm talking about, Yuk!You're the smartest!"(Marina)

"Just leave it to me, ....... It's my job to support you after your adventure."(Yuki)

I took the three of them, who laughed at my theatrical words, to the city of Quarot, where the setting sun was making the landscape.

TL Note- I am back after my 15 hours long exam we are back on track though no one comments on the chapters, someone must be reading this......right?