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“I tried entering through the window, but it was locked. “I don’t think it will work unless I can get four keys.”
“Still, it looks like the Demon King has taken measures to protect his private room.”
No, there was nothing like that.
“I get to see the devil a little bit again. “I thought he was such a stupid demon lord that he probably forgot the window and didn’t take any action.”
“So… ….”
In fact, wasn’t Ameria not a fan of heroes but a fan of the Demon King?
She knew the devil so well that such suspicions arose.
Even though it didn’t seem like it had been that long since we met, her prediction was accurate.
“Then, hero, where do you plan to attack from?”
“Let’s go to the dungeon first. “It’s better to attack dark places first.”
“If it’s a dungeon, it’s the area where ‘Labyrinthos Warden Wardizen’ is located.”
“How do you know?”
“The first opponent in our party was Wardizen. He is definitely a strong enemy. “It is no exaggeration to say that it was a miracle that he barely escaped from prison.”
“Then you probably know how the dungeon is structured.”
“Yes. But it would be better not to have high expectations.”
“Why?”
“Labyrinth’s other name is Labyrinth Castle. “The structure here is famous for being changed every time a challenger comes, so that’s why it got its name.”
Looking back, Labyrinthos was a theme based on the Minotaur of Greek and Roman mythology.
That’s why the devil’s horns also resembled a bull.
It’s just that the big mamma barrel looks more like a dairy cow than a bull…….
“Master, what are you thinking so hard about?”
“Well, just random thoughts.”
“Is that so? I’m not sure what he was thinking, but his expression was very disturbing. “I hope you will be considerate of yourself.”
“Sorry.”
Finesse’s cold gaze pierced my skin, causing a tingling sensation.
It was obvious that he was covering his mouth with his hand, but how did he know?
At this point, it seemed like Finesse would be instantly recognizable even if his face was covered with a mask.
“Anyway, due to the nature of this castle, even if I wanted to give directions to the hero, I don’t think it would be possible.”
“If that is the reason, there is nothing we can do. “I have no choice but to walk around and find my way around.”
“I’m so sorry I couldn’t be of help.”
“It’s okay, let’s leave sooner rather than later. “We will attack all four locations where the guardians are today.”
“Yes.”
This is how my first visit to Labyrinth began.
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The first meeting with the hero was the worst.
A man brought in by the half-elf party who had challenged and defeated me just a few days ago.
According to the informant who went out to scout the Forest of Deception, he was definitely a brave man.
I was so excited that I even dressed up and went to meet the hero, but someone completely unexpected was waiting for me.
‘The first thing I learned was that imagination is just fiction.’
A face that seems annoyed by everything, a posture that shows no signs of tension, and eyes that look drowsy.
The hero’s motivation converged to 0.
Furthermore, the answer that came back from the hero was half-hearted.
‘It felt like my long-time dream had been shattered to hear that the hero I had only seen in my imagination was such a man.’
I was so excited by the strong feeling of betrayal that I ended up getting angry at him.
Nevertheless, rather than showing any particular reaction, the hero maintained the same attitude throughout.
The anger became even more intense, causing me to stamp my feet and eventually the heel of my high heels broke.
And… ….
‘It was the first time I felt shame in my life.’
I had the misfortune of falling down the stairs several times while wearing a dress.
Her body was naturally strong, so she didn’t get hurt even when she fell down the stairs, but her heart was so distressed that she died.
How ugly was it?
I carefully raised my head and for the first time, I witnessed a change in the hero’s expression.
The eyes that had always been indifferent were looking down at me pitifully.
‘It would have been better if they had laughed at me…….’
In the end, I was able to escape from that place and run all the way to the room.
She buried her face in the pillow and let out her anger.
This terrible curse made even my dreams miserable.
The hero was different from her imagination, and even her first meeting with him took a turn for the worst.
That’s not all.
As I was trying to calm down a little, didn’t the hero I no longer want to see break the window and come in?
‘Although it was my fault for not paying attention to the security of the windows.’
No matter what, the hero shattered the long tradition of Labyrinthos.
Then he threatened to give me the key.
The purpose of the hero’s visit to the castle was not the devil, but treasure.
I was angry. He came after the treasure, but the truth is that I was just waiting for the hero to come.
Furthermore, the title of Demon King, which he had inherited from his beloved family, was tarnished.
‘I couldn’t bear it anymore and ended up dueling with the hero… ….”
He was ridiculously strong, and there was a huge gap between the two.
It would not be strange to say that it was at the level of playing with a newborn baby.
Immediately after the duel ended, I sat down and pondered my bitter despair.
How miserable must this damned curse make people be for it to go away?
He always got me involved in bad things, destroyed my long-held dreams, and ultimately pushed me into the abyss of despair.
Now, he was destined to have the treasure he had been collecting since his ancestors taken away by a petty hero.
I was tired of continuous misfortune and was about to give up.
I wanted to throw away both Demon Lord Jik and Labyrinth and leave for a remote place where no one was around.
‘That’s what I decided…….’
Even though I handed over the key, the brave man did not go and was staring at people blankly.
He suddenly asked about my situation.
I couldn’t understand why the hero who had never thought of me the slightest bit started to care about me.
I thought it was hypocrisy. However, he even returned the key to the treasure chest as if he was genuinely curious.
Can I tell the hero my story?
Isn’t it just a case of being caught with unnecessary weaknesses?
You may have to live with suffering from him for the rest of your life.
‘But it was all useless worry.’
After losing the duel, I honestly told him everything about the curse.
Then the hero took my concerns seriously.
Types of curses, ways to solve them, etc. I was asking questions or seeking advice from colleagues who came with me.
As I watched him, I naturally told him something that I didn’t need to say.
‘Looking back, it was such a foolish thing to say I was crazy. ‘I ended up telling not only my personal circumstances but also my family life straight to someone I had only met for less than an hour.’
Still, I didn’t regret it.
For the first time in my life, I was scolded harshly or given serious advice by a hero.
‘I saw something I will never forget… ….’
Before going out through the window, the hero turned his face and looked at me.
A smile I’ve never seen before.
He disappeared out the window with the wind, and the lingering memories of that time still remain long after he left.
“Ugh… ! “My face still feels hot.”
For a moment, his smile looked like the hero from a fairy tale that I had always imagined.
When I close my eyes, I can almost see the smile of a hero.
The desire to see him again arose, and at the same time, my mind became confused about how I should treat him when I meet him again.
‘I was crazy. How on earth did such a brave man get a bean pod!’
He lacks motivation, lacks consideration for women, and even showed no blood or tears in the duel.
Overall, he was a man close to the worst image. Even if you get involved with someone like that, it will be full of unfortunate events.
It was a wise choice for her to cut ties with him without even thinking about it.
‘I know it well in my head…’ !’
The problem was that my pounding heart did not follow my wishes.
Even though I patted my chest to calm down, my heart wouldn’t stop beating.
‘Nothing really works!’
I rolled around on the bed like a caterpillar, with a blanket wrapped around my body.
I have no idea what to do with the passionate emotions I feel for the first time in my life.
Then suddenly, a card in the treasure trove came to mind.
‘It was definitely the effect of summoning a crystal ball that could look into the entire area of Labyrinthos, right?’
I decided not to use it out of respect for my subordinates’ privacy, but I felt like I had to use it this time.
‘If you see the hero’s pitiful appearance, you will lose your love!’
He was strong, but even the guardians of Labyrinth were not easy on him.
After a fierce battle, there was a good chance that the hero would lose.
Once you see him helplessly defeated, your current emotions will definitely fade.
Believing that, I quickly took out the card from the treasure chest.
‘The fight with the first guardian is probably over by now.’
I wanted to see the ugly appearance of the hero who was defeated as quickly as possible.
When I touched the surface of the crystal ball with an earnest heart, a dark view of the prison appeared.
Shadows of two people carved on a stone wall. One was standing proudly and the other was kneeling.
In order to check the whereabouts of the winner or loser, I slowly turned the viewpoint of the crystal ball.
Then there… ….
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There was a hero viciously licking the card of Warden, the warden.
“Wow, it’s cool…” !”