Vol. 7 - Chapter 377 - Pressing for & The Restless Upperclassmen

"H-Hey, Look."

"What...... is it guild <Eden>!?"

We arrived at the <Dungeon Gate - Intermediate-mid Passage>, or as other uses in short, <Int-mid Gate>.

A buzz spread among the people present there as we opened the gate and took our entry.

There was me, well of course, along with 10 other members. Hmm, I guess the appearance of a large group was probably unusual, eh? Everyone's attention had focused on us.

"For the love of god, it can't be happening! How, How did they already reach our level despite being first years!?"

"H-Hey. I think I am hallucinating, this is <Int-mid Gate> right? Maybe it's <Int-low Gate>?"

"Ah, actually, I also think I have probably lost my way to the <Int-low Gate>."

"Stop trying to deny reality! This is without a doubt <Int-mid Gate>!"

"B-But. Then what the hell is with those first years? You aren't saying that they progressed to <Int-mid Gate>, do you? Oh right, they must be here for a field trip. But isn't it too early for first years?"

"Hold on, The supervisor of <Int-mid Gate>, Sergeant Hopimas, has gone out to verify that! We will know the truth immediately!"

"Considering their numbers, I bet they must have been here to check the place, nothing more. I hope that's just the case, for the peace of my mind."

"Isn't the requirement to enter an <Intermediate-mid> dungeon three marks of Int-low dungeon and all party members must be at LV50? There's no way it should have been possible, right? Isn't there speed too monstrous?"

"If they have really fulfilled the condition, then I, I......"

"O-Oi, get a hang of yourself, you---what!?"

"What the hell! Sergeant Hopimas gave their approval?!"

"They really have fulfilled the condition..."

"What's the point of all my hard work......I......"

"Hey, this guy is done for. This isn't the place to be depressed!"

"I, it took me two years to get here."

"Not you too, pull yourself together!"

When he showed our marks to the <Intermediate-mid Gate> Sergant Hopimas, the one holding the same role as <Intermediate-low Gate> Zezelthon, the earlier buzz transformed into a huge clattering nose.

My gaze caught a big group at the back of the crowd, all doing an Orz pose. Were they playing? It was kinda funny since it kinda resemble <Loser's Room> play.

"Welcome to the <Dungeon Gate - Intermediate-mid Passage>, or you can call it <Intermediate-mid Passage>, guild <Eden>."

"Thank you very much, Sergeant Hopimus."

Lana's face lit up with a smile. Dungeons were fun, of course, but there was another reason behind choosing this dungeon.

"You all heard him, right, everyone? We are beginning with <Cat-Dun>!"

"Good job."

"Hmm, sounds good."

"Indeed. That sounds perfect."

"Hurray! Lulu is also looking forward to it!"

"L-Lulu with a cat...... I can't wait to see it."

Karua, Rika, Ester, Lulu and Celia all cheered hearing remarks from Lana. On this note, <Cat-Dun> was the alias of <Solitary Kitten Dungeon>. This dungeon was pretty popular among the girls.

"Zephyr, hurry up! Where is the gate!"

"Calm down, and it's there."

When I pointed out, the girls sprinted towards the direction, leaving behind their guild-master. But, I was supposed to be the guild master, right?

"Let's go. Zephyr."

"Ahh, I know Sierra wouldn't leave me behind."

"Hmm......"

I wasn't alone! Only Sierra stayed back to accompany me, the one who was left behind. I was really happy with her consideration.

"Umm, I am also here though, Zephyr-kun."

Correction, Hannah was also accompanying me. I have two allies. I wasn't as moved as in the case of Sierra, but.... I wasn't going to say it out loud.

Ahem, anyway! Those girls were really fast! They all had already reached the gate.

"Alright, let's march onward! Everyone, follow me!"

" " " " "Let's goooo!" " " " "

And somehow, Lana was playing the role I, the guild master, should have been doing. Following her shout, they all entered the gate. That was supposed to be my goal......

"Cheer-up, Zephyr. You're the one we rely on inside the dungeon."

"S-Sierra~!"

Hearing Sierra's encouraging word, I felt like my eyes misting up. Yes, I am just happy. Men doesn't cry after all. But, I regained my mood thanks to her words.

Alright, it's Dungeon Time!

Amidst the loud clatter of <Int-mid Gate>, we passed through the gate of <Cat-Dun>.