Volume 3 - CH 49

Volume 3

Chapter 49-Nostalgia and Promises

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

"I knew it'd be there."(Nene)

Hearing Nene's report, I let out a small giggle.

This hierarchy, fixed from Rain's image, traces the "ruins of the Paintal Abandoned Mine", so it is natural for that one to be there.

"And there was also a door that looked like the door to the floor boss ahead of it."(Nene)

"Uh? I thought it was on the fourth floor."(Yuki)

"...... memories, correction."(Rain)

Looking a little embarrassed, Rain chuckles.

"How vivid that day was for Rain ...... and us."(Silk)

"I know, that day holds a lot of fond memories for me, too."(Marina)

It was a memory for all of us.

I remember it well, too.

"Okay,  let's  get to the rock lizard and defeat it. After that, let's go to the door of the floor boss. The stairs are just up ahead."(Yuki)

"I understand. This way then."(Nene)

Nene gave us a signal and we started walking through the nostalgic ruins of the abandoned Painter's Mine.

The dark, narrow tunnels, the humid air, the muddy footing... Everything was exactly as it was on that day.

Everything was just as it was on that day, but there were seven of us going together.

One of them is an ex-member of the party I left, which I think is a bit of a strange coincidence.

After a short while, I felt a small tremor beneath my feet.

On the other side of the dimly lit tunnel, I see a huge shadow moving slowly.

"Here comes the mining point," 

I speak lightly and hide myself behind a rock.

The skulking rock lizard was much bigger than the one we had fought in the past. It is actually more than twice as big as the one we used to fight.

We don't know if it's a notorious named or special individual, but maybe it's not a straightforward case.

"Wow, ......, that's big."(Marina)

"Marina, be quiet. It will find us."(Silk)

"But I've never seen one this big before."(Marina)

Was it bad luck or carelessness?

Marina leaned out from behind a rock out of curiosity, and the eyes of the rock lizard rock lizard met exactly with hers.

"No way. It noticed me!"(Marina)

It's that huge body. The rock lizard was in the shadows of the rocks where she was hiding and could have blown her away.

The non-combatant Nibelungs are also there.

Then we must at least take the initiative.

"This way!"(Yuki)

"Yuki-san!"(Silk)

I shouted and jumped out from behind the rock.

If he could buy some time, his friends would take care of the rest.

He already has more than enough ability and judgment to do so.

"《Paralyze》 , 《Chain》"(Yuki)

I fired two action-inhibiting magic spells in rapid succession at the giant rock lizard rock lizard that was coming at me.

I thought that this would somewhat stop it, but it turned out to be a little unexpected.

The rock lizard was caught in a magical chain that completely stopped its movement.

"It's too much ...... this is no different than time-stopping magic!"(Rain)

I don't think any wizard could use such an exaggerated magic, but the rock lizard stopped moving. Then, my work is done.

After all, there is the magic swordsman Marina in Clover.

"Marina!"(Yuki)

"Yes!"(Marina)

The black sword flashed with the force of an arrow from Stinger Joe, the assassin who pierces through.

Just like last time, the rock lizard was knocked off its head with a single blow, and it fell down and stopped moving.

"Okay, the battle is over."(Yuki)

After giving Marina "Refresh Mana for Continuous Restoration of Magic Power," I took a breath.

"I had a little scare, I should have jumped out of the way."(Nene)

"No, we were able to defeat him, so it doesn't matter."(Yuki)

Besides, Nene was in a posture to evacuate with Nibelung in her arms at that moment.

Under the circumstances, it would have been right for me to act as bait.

"Marina, you should reflect."(Yuki)

"Yes, I will. But I wouldn't have imagined what would  have happened if Yuki hadn't acted."(Marina)

"Ugh. ...... sorry for yelling like that ."(Yuki)

"Mmm I know you were worried about the rock lizard."(Marina)

"It worked out, so I don't blame you. Just be careful next time."(Yuki)

"I'll make up for it next time!"(Marina)

Jamie saw this and gave a small laugh.

"Don't laugh, Jamie. We all make mistakes."(Yuki)

"No, I was just thinking that Yuki is a good leader."(Jamie)

I felt my face heat up a little.

It was embarrassing to be seen acting like a leader by Jamie, who knew me when I was just starting out.

"I wish you had been the leader from the beginning."(Jamie)

"I had no choice. I didn't have that kind of spirit or confidence back then."(Yuki)

"And now?"(Jamie)

" The only thing  I  can think of is  doing my best.'(Yuki)

I laughed lightly and turned back to my friends.

''Okay, let's reassign the grant and head to the boss's room. It's a little irregular, but ...... it's the promised rematch."(Yuki)

"I see."(Silk)

Silk chuckles.

The first boss battle of "Clover" that day, the Steel Crab, was inadvertently defeated by me alone.

So, I had promised to challenge it with "Clover" someday.

For various reasons, I never had a chance to visit the "Painter's Mine Ruins Labyrinth," but now, coincidentally, we are here.

"Standing here reminds me of that day, doesn't it?"(Silk)

"Yes, I was surprised when Yuki said he was going to do it alone."(Marina)

"After seeing the fight, I was even more surprised."(Rain)

Looking up at the nostalgic boss room door, the three girls laugh.

"Now let's all go together. Nene, Jamie, and Nibelung. All of us together."(Yuki)

My friends nodded at my words.

"All right, then, let's begin the battle against the boss of the "Paintal Abandoned Mine Ruins Labyrinth" floor."(Yuki)

I announced this to "Gopro-kun G" and we put our hands on the big door.

TL Note- Boss fight incoming.