50 First Floor Cleared (2/2)

Shesmu knew that this was just a pile of crap. However, noticing the long look Kazumi gave to Leo, Shesmu decided to wait until they were alone to ask about what was going on

In the end, he just walked towards Kazumi and whispered in his ears.

”If the information you're hiding could save Ryan, and you don't share it with me this instant, consider yourself dead.”

Kazumi was drenched with cold sweat. He immediately shook his head left and right as his mouth refused to even form a sentence.

”Hey, who do you think you are to talk to Kazumi like that?!”

Shesmu just glanced at Amaterasu, while Kazumi kept muttering incomplete words. In the end, Shesmu just sighed.

”Whatever, just remember to explain everything to me later.” He then raised his voice for Leo to listen. ”Anyway, there is nothing we can do about Ryan for now. Let's just enter the portal and continue with the exploration.”

Shesmu then took hold of DepressedRyan's body and put it on his shoulder.

”Plus, knowing this numbskull, he would have found these floors boring anyway. We'll be doing him a favor by letting him skip them.”

Shesmu's mildly witty joke lightened the atmosphere a bit. Leo's dark expression turned a bit more mellow.

”Hey, Shesmu. I have been wanting to say this since a while, but here goes nothing. In this trial, I'll prove myself to you, and to Ryan who is still sleeping over there, that I too am strong.”

Hearing Leo's declaration, Shesmu just smiled. Even though this brother of his isn't the most talkative of the bunch, he was pure and straightforward. This was true even in his past life.

”I know you will.”

There wasn't a need to talk much. With one sentence, Shesmu communicated his belief in Leo.

And, Leo didn't need anything more than those few words. All that was left was to put those words into action. Anything more would just be fluff.

After this exchange, the party entered the portal. Behind them, multiple players were still struggling against the red wolves. One of the players was especially eye-catching. His agility, reflexes, and grace let him deflect and dodge all of the monsters' attacks. He would then counter swiftly and decisively.

After fighting the monster that was in front of it, the figure looked at the portal.

”Oh, seems like this run will be interesting. The last one ended in the first floor.”

Meanwhile, Shesmu and his party weren't aware of any of the happenings that occurred. They were more interested in the messages that appeared in front of them.

[Congratulation on reaching the second floor]

[Order and Chaos]

[The one who shall put an order in this world shall prevail]

[The heretics shall perish]