14 14. Consecutive battles.txt (1/2)

Well, let's get started, shall we?　I'm telling you, once you start, there's no turning back.

'Yes. I know.

As it turned out, my all-in proposal was accepted.

It was a little suspicious, but it successfully stimulated the pride of Alken and the others who had been long-time explorers. As if to provoke them, I said, ”I don't mind two against four,” and the conversation was settled.

They were convinced that they couldn't lose to two kids who had been at a low level just a few days before. They're trying to remind us of the difference in power between the two of us, which is evident from their expressions.

In this world, a level is something that takes years to achieve. I'm sure they never dreamed that we'd be at the 6th level in just a few days.

--And then we will take an oath in the ”path of righteousness” and share the information about the monster in question.

The name of the monster to be defeated is Hang Shadow.

It seems to be a black liquid creature that sticks to the walls of the labyrinth like a shadow.

It is characterized by its ability to ambush searchers from the shadows and hang them by their necks. It is strong against physical attacks, such as swords, and cannot make a decisive blow without magic attacks. It is said that there are unique drop items, so the number of those items is used to decide the winner.

''--Let's go!　Let's begin!

With that, Alken and the others split up into two groups and started to run.

I could see that they were serious about it. It's not just a defeat, it's an overwhelming defeat that they want us to taste.

But we, their opponents, are...

Dear, you know what I'm talking about.

Yeah, I know.

It didn't move.

Alken and the others looked at me curiously, but that didn't mean they were going to come back.

I made sure they were out of sight before I started chanting.

''Then let's win overwhelmingly.'' --Magic 《Dimension Multiple Expansion (Multiple)》

Without a hint of MP, I search for the enemy.

As I became accustomed to handling this magic, I greatly expanded my senses for a moment and took in a large amount of information.

My brain only recognizes the shape of the monster among the information picked up instantly.

By eliminating unnecessary information, he was able to reduce the wasteful consumption of MP.

As a result of this rational search, I succeed in finding a few Hang Shadows lurking in the background.

My MP consumption didn't even reach 10.

That's not too bad.

''Dear, I found some targets. Sure, they're good at hiding, but they're not really my thing. There's no way I can lose this match.

'It's quicksilver, Christ ....... I don't think I'm going to have a chance to play an active role in ....... I guess I'll just have to do it this time.

'No, Deere magic should be the mainstay of the battle, so don't let up.

With that in mind, Dia and I run off.

Within the intricate labyrinth, we proceeded along the shortest path to our target.

Then, when the target is close, I identify its position with the final confirmation of the 《Dimension》 and move into a sniper stance.

The first one, found. Then place it on my arm like you did with the previous boss.

Okay. I'm going to ......-- The Flame Arrow!

A flash of light split the darkness of the labyrinth - and the target died instantly.

Immediately we collect the drop items and run to the next target.

Hang Shadow seems to be a monster that doesn't move much, so the efficiency of this tactic is very high.

''Yes, next. Dear, shoot.

Oh! --The Flame Arrow!

The second one, too, dared to die instantly.

It's only been about ten minutes.

Looking at my remaining MP, I think I can last an hour. After calculating that, I used my second magic, ”Dimension Multiple Deployment (Multiple),” to confirm the location of further targets.

”Okay. Let's keep going.

The Flame Arrow.

We wasted no time in hunting Hang Shadows.

Occasionally we'd get into a battle with a Hang Shadow that escaped sniper fire, but I'm strong against monsters that hide themselves.

As long as I have the 《Dimension》, they can't catch me by surprise. Moreover, if you ”gaze” at it, you'll see details, so you won't lose sight of it.

Within an hour, we had obtained ten Hang Shadow drops.

Then we went to the 6th level entrance room where we met and waited for Arken and his friends.

◆◆◆◆◆ ...

No, this is ridiculous. ......!

'It's a lie: ......!　It's impossible!

Hey, Alken!　It's your fault!

The two parties gather in the space in front of the staircase where they can move from the fifth to the sixth level to review their achievements.

There are only two entrances and exits to the room, firmly on the 'right path'.

With the incredulity of Alken and the others, the four of them were all four of them in a frenzy. It's probably true, too. They have been forced to lose all their money in the past hour.

Alken, on behalf of the group, shouts to us.

You're lying!　You're playing foul!　Because it's not possible!　Even if you were a veteran over there, the kid over there was a level one!　And there are ten of them!　Ten of them!　It's impossible!

Alken is approaching us as if he's about to grab us.

'No, I killed ten of them. I swear.

'Yes, yes, yes!　Don't make accusations like that!　We--especially because Christ is strong!　I deserve this much!

My rebuttal is met by Dia. For some reason, she doesn't forget to push me.

Even at times like this, she's healthy for nothing.

'No way!　The clerk bastard there is the kind of guy who came out of the country and got turned back in the first layer!　And yet!　There's no way this is going to happen!

Alken and his friends repeat, ”It's impossible.

A little unexpected. I thought they'd make more accusations and make it difficult for me to say that they picked it up, or that it was invalid to have had it from the beginning, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Maybe I'm losing my ability to think in the face of an unbelievable turn of events.

'd*mn it!　Hey, you guys, surround yourself!

However, the development here was as expected.

Alken and the others went into action by force.

With weapons in hand, they blocked our retreat.

We knew it.

In the end, this kind of game - it's just the imposition of the strong.

The strong deceive and rob the weak.

That's the only reason for the game.

There is no order there.

I feel a small hostility towards that disorder.

The ”heat” that had been smoldering inside my body grew.

I knew ...... would be like this. Even if we lost and we were to be poked at like you guys are now, you guys thought you could lay waste to it, so you tried to win the game. And even if you were defeated, you were about to play the game because you thought you could lay waste to us like this. We were just trying to take money from weak people who didn't know anything about it. ...... That's it.

I coldly denounced Alken and his friends.

I don't give a shit!　In this world, only the strongest survive!

It's a good thing that you're not the only one.

What's with the dueling oaths ....... It doesn't matter if it's out of the country anyway, right?　Of course they're going to take care of us, and then they're going to take advantage of different lucrative deals in different countries.

'Ha, you know what I'm talking about. You don't have to be in a maze to make money. I'm sorry, but you're going to die here!

That's what I thought.

So I risked everything I had.

For this kind of brute force.

I give up the conversation with Alken and talk to Deere.

”You see, Dear ....... It wasn't worth it.

'Oh, oh ....... Christ was right: .......

Dia looks down when Alken and the others are out in force.

I think Dia believed that the game was equal.

She dreamed that if she won this match, she would be recognized.