Episode 135 Orcules (1)
Keeper of balance.
This field effect was concluded early.
The ability values of those who entered the maze are equally distributed.
Everyone on the team agreed with the guess made by Rottmiller, who received several hints from me.
So, there was no need for unnecessary explanation.
“Maybe other explorers have entered this maze.”
“Another explorer? It must be a place where you can’t meet other explorers in the Tower of the Sky, right?”
The dwarf mumbled as if he didn’t understand… … .
“Murad, you don’t even know. It’s just that the situation we’re in right now isn’t normal.”
The four-story tower in the sky is an independent space.
Unless several teams enter at the same time, no matter how much you wander around, you cannot meet other teams.
However, this is a space that was not known to the outside.
“No matter what happens here, it’s not strange.”
unknown.
A word that means not yet known.
This means you have all the possibilities.
so that… … .
“I know what you mean. But could our guesses be wrong? Maybe some other rule was applied just by entering this space—”
He dismisses another possibility that the dwarf has revealed and speaks firmly.
“I think that’s too much of a leap.”
Because to me, this is not an unknown space.
It would be reasonable to organize quickly and move on to the next without wasting time.
“I think Rotmiller’s guess is correct. Dwalkie, how are you?”
“… … I also think this is more plausible.”
“I mean consent. Misha, are you?”
“uh… … I’ll just stay still.”
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Misha abstained.
However, since three votes for a majority have already been issued, the choice was not forced.
“Okay, then it’s decided. For now, let’s assume that Rotmiller’s words are true. If you have any complaints, tell me now.”
“… … None.”
After the dwarf, the head of the pants team, nodded his head sullenly, I quickly settled the situation.
Another explorer entered the maze.
And they are stronger than us.
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My stats have increased by twofold, so I must be an explorer who is active on at least the 6th floor.
It’s a team unit, not a clan.
then what should we do now?
The team members each gave their opinions on the topic I raised, and I used that opportunity to meet the conditions for summoning the middle boss.
“The demon of the labyrinth senses blood.”
Okay, now I just need to wait a little longer.
“Um, it doesn’t really matter, does it? Rather, I think it would be better to find a way to work together… … .”
“I don’t know who they are, but why don’t you just stay here? There is no guarantee that if the labyrinth is closed, you will be trapped.”
“Ha ha! My friend, what are you so worried about? No matter how strong we are, it’s a special situation right now, isn’t it? Even if we run into each other, we won’t be able to do anything easily, so just do what you’re doing.”
“Well, I think it would be better to avoid them as much as possible and find a way out, just in case you don’t know.”
I smiled bitterly.
I wondered if there was anything useful, and I listened to it while I was waiting.
Again, the collective intelligence didn’t help much.
Rotmiller was the best, but he had a strong sense of preparedness and didn’t think about the worst.
“Bjorn, what do you think?”
Attention is drawn to his question.
I finally put my thoughts together and said.
“I don’t think it’s a coincidence either.”
“What if it wasn’t a coincidence?”
“Did an explorer with this level of power be on the 4th floor at this time? Isn’t it reasonable to think that he was wandering around for a purpose?”
“They may have been here for their purpose in the first place.”
“okay. And if that’s the case, they’d probably have noticed our existence by now.”
At my words, Dwalky expressed denial.
“Hey, can’t it be that? Do you know about this place in advance?”
Also, the dwarf laughed.
“Haha, even if that’s the case, are you talking as if they were already looters?”
Rotmiller has been seriously questioning it again.
“So what do you think is the best way to do it?”
I answered.
They are unknown.
Therefore, all possibilities are inherent.
This variable could be luck, or it could lead me to death.
Therefore, even if this appearance of me only seems strange to my colleagues.
“You must get out of this place.”
You have to assume the worst.
heart-!
He did not turn away from the ominous feeling in his heart.
Because that’s the secret to my survival.
***
「You have defeated Baphomet. EXP +5”
「Bonus for killing higher mutants. EXP +1”
***
running through the maze
Instead of wandering, go straight to your destination.
“This is it!”
The map is in Rottmiller’s hand, following me closely.
It wasn’t the map he worked hard on during that time, but a map that showed the path of the entire labyrinth in detail.
Of course, the location of the boss room is also written on it.
It’s a loot obtained by slaying the middle boss, Baphomet.
‘I didn’t expect it to be so easy to catch.’
Baphomet summoned just as I finished my words.
The battle with that gnome, which should have been barely captured by attacking its weak points, took less than a minute.
It was possible to just dip it with dill and press it.
To say it was a good thing, it was a bit of a situation.
‘How strong are these guys in the first place?’
unidentified uninvited guest.
By the way, it’s been a long time since I threw away the idea that it could be just one person.
No matter how strong an individual is, there is a limit.
Tadadadadat-!
Clear your mind and speed up.
Everyone seems to be following along, so I think it will be fine.
In fact, when I glanced behind me, even the dwarf, who lacked stamina, was running while carrying a dwalkie.
So, stop worrying about this part.
[Meek-!!!]
The head of Vikundus, which protrudes from the front, is struck with a mace.
Of course, he only stumbled heavily, but he didn’t die in one shot.
But without slowing down, he passed the staggering one.
Because Misha decided to take care of the miscellaneous mobs.
Sigh-!
As soon as the sound of landing is heard, a swarm of lights scatters.
But the sound of the magic stone falling is not heard.
This time, it seems that Misha caught it well in the air.
“Go left!”
Follow Rotmiller’s directions to turn.
Then four vikundus appeared from afar.
In fact, now I can only defeat Misha and Rotmiller, but… … .
It would be better to save even one second of time.
“Dwalky!”
At my cry, Dwalky, who got off the dwarf’s back, casts a spell.
aa-!
[Cold Storm].
A single deal is a 7th grade attack magic that deals damage in a wide range instead of low. The magic spell that was originally used for linking with 8th and 9th grade miscellaneous mobs and Misha.
[Me… … eh?]
A blizzard reminiscent of hail is shot across the passageway, freezing the four Vikundus.
A level 6 monster was judged to be ‘freeze’ beyond ‘frostbite’ with one shot of magic.
However, the state is resolved in a few seconds… … .
Aww-!
He quickly smashed it with a mace and resumed movement.
And if he decides that he needs a break, he lays out in the aisle for a while and repeats the task of adjusting his breathing.
Time passed and it was time to take a third break.
“Whoops, whoops… … Bjorn, isn’t it too urgent? No matter how much I think about it, I don’t think it’s necessary to be in such a hurry… … .”
The dwarf sucks his breath and carefully vomits out the grievances he had been holding back.
It was somewhat expected.
[I keep getting that ominous feeling. So, I’m begging you. Trust me just this one time.]
The first request I made.
Everyone was forced to do this.
However… … .
[…] … Well, you have a good feeling.]
[I, I don’t care. And Bjorn, don’t you think that I paid off my debt with this. I plan to pay it back properly later.]
As time went on, questions would arise.
“Me, I think this is enough. It’s like a leap that they knew about this place in the first place… … .”
Isn’t it more likely that you came here by chance like us?
No, even if it were.
“If you’re worried about the mark you left behind, can you stop and go slowly? Even looters won’t find us in a place like this.”
Are they really predators?
If you dare to try to find us and harm us, isn’t this really close to a delusion?
“Actually, I’m not even sure why you’re so sure there’s a way out if you go here.”
Above all, the boss room… … No, there’s no guarantee that there’s a way to escape to a place that isn’t even listed as a boss room?
“Um, I have no complaints. know? Is it real? yes?”
These are all reasonable questions.
Because they haven’t had the same experience as me.
Hidden Peace is not that special.
Just looking at the Jencia I met at the ‘Glacier Cave’ not long ago.
A crack was opened using a hidden piece element.
Also, in Ghost Busters, information is exchanged every month and information about Hidden Peace is spread.
“Bjorn, you are not like you today. Even if everything you say is true, why not just fight it?”
The dwarf spoke as if persuaded, but that was the biggest problem.
Keeper of Balance in action?
Yes, nothing will change
What turned out to be a terribly rude situation, into a normal, mediocre situation.
That would be it.
Even if the stats are the same, there is a difference in the skill level or number of the Essence.
If the items are combined, the difference will widen.
‘If you fight, you lose unconditionally.’
This was the source of my anxiety.
heart-!
A lion can think about nothing in front of a rabbit.
But, what about rabbits?
“There is no time for this. When you’re all rested, move on.”
When you meet a lion, you must run.
***
A stone chamber extending in four directions.
A man standing in the middle exclaims:
“The Labyrinth of Larkaz… … .”
The man took off the hood that was covering his face and approached the wall.
And gently sweep the wall.
“You are finally here.”
The corners of his mouth twisted up, and his burn-stained skin was distorted.
But anyone can see it.
“God, how can you give wings to the wicked… … !”
As if lamenting about this, the old man in the black priesthood closed his eyes.
Is that really what you mean?
To groan while scattering meaningless questions in the air.
It was the only thing the old man could do.
“Old man, can you pluck out your tongue?”
“How can you be afraid? physical pain—”
“Oh, of course your grandson’s tongue.”
“… … .”
As the old man shut his mouth firmly, the man giggled and turned his gaze to the floor.
At the end of that gaze was a middle-aged explorer who had collapsed in a bent position like a shrimp.
Cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and his lips trembled and groaned in pain.
“Uhhh… … .”
“Hey, I’m afraid that one arm is missing.”
The man grinned at the seeker’s severed shoulder.
Who would have known?
There must have been an easy way to get into this place that I hadn’t been able to find for a year.
“To show you the way to Holadang just by dedicating one of the arms of a level 5 explorer, that evil spirit is a very funny one.”
“he… … Wasn’t that your comrade?”
“What are your colleagues? I took it with me just because it was usable. Hey, can you stop waking up? I’m late and I don’t have time.”
When the man put his foot on the explorer’s waist and shook it, a deep wrinkle formed between the old man’s forehead.
“Stop it. Sacrifice of body parts to evil spirits No. The pain will be beyond imagination—”
“Old man, do you do that?”
The old man flinched at the man’s cold voice.
He couldn’t hide his anger and his clenched fists trembled, but that was all.
It is disgusting to see one’s own cowardice that has no choice but to ignore evil deeds.
But there are some things that the old man has to protect.
Perhaps the same goes for this explorer.
“I am okay… … Your ambassador.”
The explorer grabbed the empty shoulders and got up from his seat with difficulty.
The man nodded as if satisfied with this.
However, as if he realized something too late, he frowned and clenched and opened his hand repeatedly.
Awkward-
He knows about the ‘keeper of balance’.
But even considering that, the changes in the body that have taken place now are not understandable.
“Old man, has anything changed? Divine power or something.”
“… … It has diminished a little.”
“Is it reduced? didn’t it increase? Are you sure?”
“I am sure.”
The man turned his head and looked at the explorer.
“Searcher, are you?”
“Including spiritual power, overall, with physical power diminished, there was… … .”
“That’s right.”
The man grinned and stared down the aisle.
Even if the old man from the High Priesthood is like that, is it enough that even a level 5 explorer loses power?
“What rats came in first.”
His eyes, reflected in the flickering torch, suddenly gave off a cool glow.
Wait, so the new people who entered are using an evil spirit/player as a guide?