10 10. Finally Labyrinth Revenge.txt (1/2)

Early in the morning I shopped for necessities and other items and had breakfast at the tavern.

Then, with plenty of time to spare, I went to the church where we were to meet.

There was a priest reciting something Biblical and many people praying. Among them, Dia was also in the mix.

There are many people in this world who pray to God.

There are many people who simply believe in religion, but even adventurers who have no faith are praying fervently. That's because this prayer itself has become part of the magic of 'leveling up'. The priest's chanting includes a technique that encourages 'leveling up' in addition to the usual teachings, which is why people with various circumstances come to the church.

It seems to be different from the gods of my world who don't do anything for me.

If it's a religion that 'levels up' for free, it's a bit of a surprise that there's such a thing as a confederacy.

After finishing her prayer, Dia talks with the priest for a bit, then she finds me coming and approaches me.

'--Christ, you're already here.

Morning. You're early, Dear.

'I was wondering if maybe they weren't up to par ...... but I don't think that was the case. Huh.

I see. That's too bad: ......

While answering, without that, I check Dia's status.

[Status]

Name: Diablo Sith HP 39/52 MP 431/431 Class: swordsman

Level 1.

Strength 0.59 Strength 1.12 Skill 0.92 Speed 0.88 Wisdom 1.34 Magic 23.25 Elemental 5.00

State: blessing 1.00

Experience: 89/100

From the looks of it, it looks like he's going to level up in a bit.

And, as usual, he has a joke of a status.

Magic power. Especially magic power.

We head into the labyrinth, talking about working together in the labyrinth.

''So, am I supposed to draw the attention of the monsters?''

I'm sorry, but do me a favor. I can't seem to do any damage to the monster with my lack of strength. That's why I'm going to use magic from now on.

Apparently, Dia's sword can't defeat monsters.

That's why he was so obsessed with his friends. Even though he has magic that works against monsters, it's understandable if he can't make effective use of it solo.

But that's not a swordsman anymore, is it?　Shouldn't you leave the sword behind?　I thought, but I didn't say it out loud. Apparently, Dea is serious about becoming a swordsman.

'Alright. But I'll focus on avoiding them in front of me. ...... as much as possible, because I don't want to get hurt.

'Yeah, that's fine. Just playing vanguard makes a world of difference over here.

...... well. This is probably the best formation I've ever seen. I'm good at spotting and distraction.

'I'll fight you with my sword as you move up a level, so just be patient until then.

No, I think you'd be better off focusing on the magic. But I'm not going to say it out loud. Because if you say it out loud, when someone asks you why you think that, you can't answer them without explaining the 'display'.

'Well, I'll take the lead in finding the enemy.

As we talk, we reach the entrance to the labyrinth.

Unlike the clean labyrinth entrance in Hoozeyards, it is quite rough. There are no guards at the entrance to the Valt, either.

'Alright, let's go.'

Thus, I took on the labyrinth for the second time.

My mind was buzzing.

Anxiety and fear are swirling around me.

I tried my best to cover it up.

I've gathered all the information I could to date.

I've read all the books I could find on monsters.

I've listened to the stories of the adventurers at the tavern.

I have the right equipment and the right tools.

I have a talented and trustworthy partner who is a bit of a pain in the ass,” he said.

I've learned to act differently while 'showing up'.

I've gotten used to magic and I can apply it.

You're perfect for the challenge--

Calm your own spirit by checking in with your mind what you have built up to today, and move deeper into the labyrinth.

◆◆◆◆◆ ...

The first monster was a ripper beadle.

We encountered it a little further on, off the ”main road”.

This is one of the monsters I was expecting, since the northern part of the Valt area is full of insect-type monsters.

We took the initiative with the search ability of the magic ”Dimension” and applied the magic ”Dimension Decisive Operation (Gradation)”. This magic takes the image of the magic dimension and makes it specialized for battle, reducing the scope of the search ability, but greatly increasing the distance and attention required for battle.

Magic changes its shape depending on the image.

This is a good example.

With this applied magic, I can never lose sight of a monster's every move.

”Dia, it's just one. Let's stick to the plan.

Okay!

I move according to the coordination I had indicated beforehand.

Dia went into chanting to unleash her magic, and I stood there so that the monster couldn't see her, and I held my sword up to my right eye.

I use my sword to play, deflect and dodge the enemy's attacks.

While concentrating on that, I'm careful not to let the monster turn on Dear.

In the midst of all this, a ripper beadle comes charging towards me.

In response, I strike down my sword with all my might to stop the rush.

The movement is visible due to the effect of the magic.

The two horns of the ripper beadle, which would be dangerous, are not even snatched by me.

It's been a long time since I've fought in a fight, but since I've fought this monster once before, I was able to handle it without tension.

Above all, I feel much weaker than before.

Does leveling up increase speed and make the monster look slower? His status muscle strength has increased, and his shell is cracked where before he couldn't get a scratch on it.

I don't have as much fear as before.

But at the same time, it was also the moment I felt the abnormality of this world's level system.

''Christ!　Shoot!

A signal flies from behind me.

Immediately I shift to the side so that I can see the monster from Deere.

''-- 《Flame Arrow》!

Dia completed her magic and released a flash of light from the air.

Flame Arrow.

From what I had heard beforehand, it's the rudiments of fire attribute magic. It seems that this is the only attack magic that Dia has, and that arrows of magic power with heat are shot out.

What I had imagined when I was told that story was, as the name implies, 'fire arrows'. I had imagined flames in the shape of an arrow being shot from a bow.

-- but the real thing was different.

Not an arrow, but a line.

In an instant, a white line is drawn in space - a so-called laser light is emitted.

Naturally, it was impossible to follow it with the eye.

Just when I thought it was glowing, the line had finished running.

And the ripper beadle had a large hole in the center of its body.

A blow.

'Good!'

Deere gutted as her best shot landed and I said inwardly, ”Yeah ......? And dismayed.

Deere flails backwards as the mortally wounded Ripper Beadle disappears.

'I beat him!　That's just as easy!

I'm stunned in front of me, and I don't seem to see it.

'Oh, congratulations ......'

I congratulate him with a stick.

'Ooh, thanks!　It's the first time I've ever defeated a monster of this size!

That's good to know: ......

I can't stop sweating cold.

Dia doesn't understand the anomaly she's gone through.

I've never seen or heard of this kind of magic, either in books or in people's stories.

As I recall, Dia's magic power is 23; her skill attribute magic is 2.

I'm sure other factors are probably at play as well, but I can't hide my anxiety that this level of numbers can cause such a phenomenon.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a laser gun on your back.

Even though I can trust that person's character, Dia and I have only met for a short time. I don't know what will happen. Even without a malicious attack, a misfire would leave the same hole in my gut as a ripper beadle.

I found myself starting to shake as my chicken heart began to bob and shake.

'Alright!　Christ helped me focus on the magic!　Let's keep it up!

...... Yeah. Keep up the good work. But be careful when you shoot your magic. Seriously, though. Careful.

'Yeah, I know!　I got it!

Dia seems to be very excited by the fact that she has defeated the monster.

My anxiety is only accelerated by her appearance.

...... Let's go then. I'm going to search for the enemy, so please be quiet. And also, if the situation is unforeseen, please follow my instructions. I'm not going to be able to get my own magic. Absolutely, positively.

I repeatedly remind myself not to let the magic unleash, and expand the magic (Dimension).

Yeah, I know. I'll follow your instructions. It looks like I'm going to have to follow Christ's instructions.

Diah honestly agreed to it.

It seems that she has put a certain amount of trust in me.

With that in mind, I move on to searching for the enemy while checking the experience and MP consumption.

I'm not going to be the only one who has to deal with this, but I'm going to be the only one who has to deal with it.

Dear, seriously, it's not half bad.

It's low cost high power.

I'm afraid that that one laser is going to exceed the amount of heat (energy) a human has.

It defies the law of conservation of mass with room to spare.

”Oh, Dear. When you turn that corner, you'll encounter (encode) it.

Okay.

I use my magic ”Dimension” to capture a large monster and report it to Dia.

I check the monster's name and rank in the Display and compare it to the information I have. After simulating a battle, I face the monster.

It's a spider-shaped monster.

''Dear--!

'Oh!　--Flame Arrow!

However, the same procedure as the previous battle is followed, and Dia's magic is released - just like that, he defeats it without any danger.

'Oh, Christ!　We're going to destroy it again!

Oh, my goodness. ......

It was so easy that my past self, who was scared of the labyrinth, felt ridiculous.

I don't feel like I'm being attacked because I'm using the ”Dimension” for combat.

In game terms, it would be like a bonus to my skill, with a significant compensation to hit and evade.

And Deere's Flame Arrow is a must on top of its obvious overkill, as its bullet speed is too fast.

I'll take control of the aircraft with my search and take the optimal position.

If they don't notice me, I'll snipe them with the Flame Arrow. Even if I missed, the enemy can't reach the turret because I'm on the diagonal.

If there's a point where it breaks down, it's if I fall behind in close combat.

However, because of the difference between me and my enemies, who are at level 4, I don't feel that they can take me by surprise.

And one by one, we defeat monsters one by one.

”--Ah. I was able to defeat it again unscathed.

'Hey, hey ....... Christ. How is a labyrinth so easy if you get a party together?

Even Dia, who had been overjoyed at first, couldn't bear to look at the monsters dying one way or the other, and finally expressed her doubts.

'No, it can't be. There's been a death toll at least on one level, and from what I've heard from the adventurers in the tavern, I think we're crazy.

Does that mean we're strong?

That's right.

It's probably partly due to the fact that the level 1 Dia's magic has too much offensive power.

But if I praise Dia so dismissively, I won't be able to show off my usefulness.