326 Episode 322: Takatsuki Makoto Challenges the Final Labyrinth

Slowly ascend through the gray sea.

I use water magic and underwater breathing, so there is no problem even underwater.

The colourful fish of the tropics are swimming slowly, but the gray water is not very good.

When I came with Cain a thousand years ago, I looked at the beautiful southern sea, but I didn't feel like it now.

(I wonder if the undersea shrine was... this way?)

Leaving the beaches of the Harbour Islands, the seabed gently deepens.

We'll be passing through a big beautiful reef for a while, but there's a place where we can get deeper all at once.

(Here....)

Cliff-like steepness.

The seabed is invisible to darkness.

I dive down.

Even the dull light of the sun quickly fades and the surroundings are pitch-dark.

― ― "Night Vision" Skill

I looked around in the dark sea.

The colorful fish that was swimming around me just now are gone, and instead you can see the shadows of big black creatures.

Some of them are coming for us.

... is that a carnivorous monster?

They may be after me as their prey.

Suddenly, my body trembled and I turned around and left.

What's the matter with you? I immediately notice it before I think about it.

"My king, why are you so blurry?"

The Great Spirit of the Water (Deer) appeared behind me.

Apparently, the monster was terrified of Deer's magic power.

Think back to the time you and Cain were conquering the undersea shrine.

"I wasn't a good man to deal with spirits... but I'd miss you if you weren't here."

Deer looked a little sad just like me.

But you'll soon have a refreshing face.

"My king! You're about to go to the undersea shrine." Don't be alarmed! "

"I'm not alarmed." You haven't even reached the entrance to the labyrinth yet. "

"Hah... well, that's right." Ah, the monsters are here again. "

"I wonder if it's a sea dragon." It's coming this way, isn't it?

"It's a very large individual." I am not afraid of the Spirit of the Water. "

It's unusual in this ocean.

While we were having such a conversation, a large sea dragon was approaching us.

I opened my big mouth with Gabba and tried to swallow me whole.

"Water Magic/Water Flow"

I fixed the water around me and set up a simple water barrier.

The sharp blade of Po Yong and the sea dragon is blown into the barrier of my water.

Furthermore, the sea dragon attacked with sharp claws and swung its long tail, but it couldn't reach them all.

I was smiling at the sea dragon that was desperately trying to attack me.

"Um, I'll get rid of it, right?"

You can't help but think that I'm playing. The Water Spirit gathers magic power.

The sea trembled in conjunction with mana.

Shit! The sea dragon opened its eyes and quickly left at a tremendous speed.

At the same time, the monsters that were swimming nearby disappeared.

In the open ocean, I was alone with the Great Spirit of the Water.

In the deep, quiet ocean.

Slowly descending into the darkness.

The silence lasted for a while.

Um, did I do anything extra?

"No, it's okay." Soon it will be busy. "

I laughed and returned to see the great spirits of the water ask me.

But Deer's face still looks worried.

"... my king is not well now"

Is that so?

The [Bright Mirror Water] skill calms my mind.

But I don't know about the mood.

It wasn't the first time I was headed to a submarine temple.

I tried many times a thousand years ago.

I felt even more excited at the time.

When Cain was there, he wasn't good at swimming, so every time a monster appeared, he was making a fuss.

That's what the great spirits of the water (Deer) are aiming at the bottom of the sea.

When I came back a thousand years later, I was going to invite Lucy and Sai.

I'd like to invite Prince Leonard, but I'm sure Princess Sophia will object.

Furiae-san...... I don't want to be in the tropics because I can burn in the sun.

The Great Sage (Momo) would definitely come with us.

After defeating the Great Demon King, you may call out to Sakurai-kun.

Unlike a thousand years ago, today's magic tools are well developed, so order the latest adventure tools from Fujitsu.

- I was thinking about it.

Now it's a dream.

This world is dominated by the charm of the Witch of Disaster.

The western continent has already fallen into her hands.

Why did this happen?

Did I do the right thing at that ceremony?

I go around thinking, but I don't land anywhere.

At that time, if you did......, only remorse would remain.

If only I had realized that the witch of the disaster could have taken over Furia-san.

But what could I have done...?

In the dark ocean, it's very dark thoughts.

"My king... it's time to go to the bottom of the sea"

Oh, I see the deep-sea wounds.

Diah's voice made him look at his feet.

In the pitch-dark ocean floor, a huge strip of light runs through it.

It looks like an elongated line, and it's actually a huge rift that slashes through the ocean floor.

Commonly known as Deep Sea Wounds (Deep Scar).

It was the entrance to the submarine temple.

Until now, I used the "Night Vision" skill, but I solved it.

Light leaks into the deep sea, which is supposed to be pitch-black.

... and I put my foot on the bottom of the ocean.

Standing on a cliff with a cutting deep sea wound (Deep Scar).

The light of magic from my feet was shining down on me.

Below this is the otherworld.

It was overflowing with dense magical power.

A giant cliff that seems to be slashed to the bottom of the sea.

It is also said to be a scar of the former Divine Realm War, but the authenticity is not certain.

Me and the Great Spirit of Water slowly stepped in.

I leaped into a gigantic well.

The wall of the Deep Scar is stuck with bumps and glowing magic stones.

The magic stone with the size of a kobushi is highly pure and very valuable.

If you take a few and sell them at the store, it will be about a million G.

However, there are not many adventurers who come here.

The reason for this is... "

My king, the sea dragons are watching us.

Unlike before, you're wary of Deer.

There are a lot of eyes that scorn us.

They are all dragons of the sea.

The first layer of deep-sea scratches (deep scars).

It is a dragon's nest in the deep sea.

If you were mining a million Gs of magic stones, you would be surrounded by a swarm of dragons in no time.

This is why it is said that the seafloor shrine is not suitable for the price.

It looks like you're in my way, let's just get past it.

The dragons are highly intelligent, so it's good.

A wise dragon does not fight in vain.

There were no sea dragons who quarreled with the great spirits of the water.

As a result, I was able to pass through peacefully, but I still pay attention to the places where there are many dragons.

Once out of the dragon's nest, the middle layer of deep-sea scars (deep scars).

Overall, there are few organisms here.

Instead, the magic power in the water became more intense, and the magic stones on the walls were colorful and beautiful.

It is said that there are few attractions on the way to the undersea shrine, but I think the middle level is worth seeing.

At times, you can see a sea snake (Sea Serpent) that looks like a monster over a hundred meters away.

It must be a monster like the Lord who lived here for thousands of years.

I saw it a thousand years ago.

I suddenly felt my gaze and looked around.

There was a group of mermaids watching us in the distance.

It's unusual to see a grown-up mermaid in such a dangerous place.

He is waving at us with a meek smile.

I waved my hand back.

My king, that Siren is trying to enchant you.

"Wasn't it a mermaid..."

As Deer groaned, the Sirens left.

There were many monsters in the middle layer.

But after all, there was no monster that messed with me and the Water Spirit.

Slowly descend to the bottom of the ocean.

"My king... it's time for the lower level"

"Ah... this is the territory of... let's be careful."

I nodded a little bit with Deer.

I stare at my feet.

There, the gray ground spreads.

When I first came here, I mistakenly thought that this was the bottom of a deep sea scar.

If you look closely, the ground is not flat, but soft.

It's even wiggling, and sometimes it's trembling.

- The sea monster Kraken.

The size of the body alone is more than a hundred meters.

I spread my legs several times longer.

As far as I know, it's the biggest monster in the world.

They are (...), (...), (...), (...).

The home of the sea monster.

This is the lower layer of the deep sea scar (deep scar).

Grrrrr!! and my huge legs are coming at me with tremendous force.

Dodging that, I went down.

Kraken is less intelligent than the giant.

Everything that gets close is attacked.

Besides, if you're dealing with an individual, you'll be able to summon other individuals.

Let's get out of here, Dear!

Yes, my king!

I'll let the spirits of the water control the flow of the water.

Kraken's massive mass flowed without defying it.

However, the number is high.

Just a few dozen of them.

Actually, I haven't even counted them.

It was a mystery how a monster several hundred meters long could maintain such numbers.

However, as I repeatedly challenged the submarine shrine a thousand years ago, I gradually understood the ecology.

"Is Kraken directly absorbing the magic power (mana) in the sea...?"

“Yes, perhaps. Otherwise, this giant can't survive in this number.”

There is definitely not enough bait.

However, this deep-sea wound (Deep Scar) is overflowing with magic at unbelievable concentrations.

Struck by the magical power of the sea, the rocks on the wall of the hole turned into heavy magic stones.

It seemed that Kraken was absorbing its magic energy directly.

Buoooooooo! and Kraken's legs are coming at us again.

The great spirits of the water prevented it.

As we move down, the number of Kraken decreases.

The lower level is their territory, but they don't want to go down there much.

I know why.

Is Kraken the bait for the Divine Beast Leviathan?

"Divine beasts should be able to live without eating anything, but they must be free to stay in the deep sea forever. I like eating monsters.”

I'm chatting with Deer, passing through Kraken's nest.

Soon Kraken will be gone after us.

― ― The deepest deep scars of the deep sea

It was a fantasy world.

One side of the wall is glittering.

I was continually exposed to too much magic power, and the entire wall became a magic stone.

If you take this and change it, you will be able to play and live for seven generations.

I don't have the means to take it home.

"No matter when you come... it's a place full of magical power..."

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I came to this world and ventured to many places, but this place was more than anything.

Constantly, magic energy was flowing out from my feet.

Many monsters were drawn to its magical power.

Sea dragons build nests and attract various other sea monsters.

For Kraken and the others, this magic power is the bread of life.

Even so, it was an inexhaustible magic power.

The adventurer's search for the undersea shrine had barely progressed.

Therefore, it is considered a great mystery what kind of environment it is for.

That's why I didn't even know until the Water Spirit (Deer) taught me.

”What is this... magic power of yours, Dear?”

I asked again.

"Yeah, it's sealed in the subsea temple, so it's just leaking to the (...) or the (...), but... we're the goddess."

"That's ridiculous..."

With the magic power that has leaked slightly, the ecosystems around here are formed.

There is one final labyrinth (Last Dungeon), and the journey to the submarine shrine "Deep Sea Wounds"

There's Lord Noah.

But that was all it took to make the final labyrinth.

"My king, it's time for us to set an example." I can't get any closer... "

"I know. I'm just checking in today." Dear, please wait for me there. "

"Be careful."

I nodded tinyly.

Narrow - but a few hundred meters deep sea wound suddenly ends, revealing a huge open space.

There is a barrier in the open space.

The kingdom of God that rejects the Spirit.

Because of this, I, the spirit user, was supposed to carry a big hand.

In addition to not being able to leverage the power of the Spirit, there is a Divine Beast ahead.

We can't reach the Submarine Shrine unless we break through.

I watched the vastness of the deep sea.

Nothing has changed since a thousand years ago.

The bottom of the huge spherical space was flat.

I wasn't looking too far from here, but perhaps the seabed was also magically petrified.

And a long mountain range runs on the bottom of the sea.

It's a gently curving mountain range.

The mountain range is at its highest point.

(...... [Senriku] Skill)

Look at the peak.

There, a god (...), (...), appeared to be erected.

"Undersea Temple..."

It's been a long time since I've seen it.

A thousand years ago, when I first looked directly at it, I was excited.

And then I was desperate.

...... Zuzu, the mountain (...) pulse (...) was (...) moving (...) () (...).

Apparently, I noticed the intruder.

Slowly, the tip of the mountain range rose up.

(Divine Beast Leviathan.....)

I can't recognize him as a creature when I see him too big.

I once asked Lord Noah.

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How long is Leviathan?

"Well, I don't think it's going to be a pinch if it's Makoto on the scale of this world, so I wonder if it's about [...] half (...) of the length [...] of the [...] of the [...] Japanese book [...] state [...]] in the previous world."

"I'm not sure..."

Later, I asked Fujikan about the length of Honshu, which is about 1,500 kilometers.

So half of it is 750 kilometers.

Is that... a unit that represents a creature?

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(I'm being watched.....)

I felt that way.

The Divine Beast Leviathan didn't open his eyes.

But he certainly looked at me.

We can't get any closer.

Divine Beast Leviathan's "Oracle" is to eliminate those who approach the submarine temple.

To meet the sealed goddess Noah, we have to deal with the Divine Beast.

This giant monster is dazzlingly out of standard.

(It's time to go home....)

The time for an appointment with Queen Noel is approaching.

Once again, I was able to confirm the undersea shrine's recklessness.

My heart did not lighten.

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"Phew..."

I came up from the sea and took a breath.

The great spirits of the water are leaving.

The clothes are dried by water magic.

Take a leisurely walk along the sand to the mansion where Queen Noel would be.

Just before sunset, I was on time for my appointment.

When I came to the mansion, someone like a doorman showed me around.

I was taken to a room like a large conference room in the mansion.

I've been expecting you, Makoto-sama.

A dozen men were seated there, centered on Queen Noel.

Apparently they were expecting me.

“I'm sorry, it's getting late.”

"No, please come back by nightfall." It's okay. "

Queen Noel smiles loudly.

I think I may have regained a little of my leeway.

But the faces of the people around Queen Noel are all dark.

They probably told us about the current situation on the western continent.

The current situation of being controlled by the witch of the disaster.

“Now, let's talk about the upcoming operation.”

In the words of Queen Noel, the meeting began in a heavy atmosphere.