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The staircase from the 35th layer to the 36th layer was no longer a metaphorical vortex.

Unable to resist gravity, the water on the 35th layer was being swallowed downward.

We jumped into the vortex and descended the stairs like a waterfall. We fall to the ground in a sticky mess, as if we were being slammed down.

What awaited us on the 36th layer was not a corridor full of water, but a shallow water.

It helped that we weren't in the water continuously. Nevertheless, the water level was much higher than the 34th layer. When I looked around, I saw that the water level had changed.

There was a spring running down the side wall and a few water plants growing here and there.

”It's better than underwater, but this is a lot harder to move around in.

As we wade through the water, we begin to make our way down the corridor.

Deer and Reaper in particular seem to be struggling. They are simply not tall enough and are almost swimming in the water.

Only one of them seems to be fine, Snow.

''What, is it hard to move ......?''

Snow was walking briskly, just like he was walking on the ground.

'Hey, Snow. If you can afford it, can you carry either Dea or the Reaper?

With her arm strength, it would be easy.

If possible, I want to avoid uneven consumption of physical strength.

''Eh, ka katsugu ......?''

However, Snow shows a troubled face.

After all, she's not likely to nod her head so easily due to her nature.

While I'm wondering how to persuade her, the Reaper enters the negotiations first.

'Please, sis. I can swim, but it's even harder for you, Dear Sis.

Mmmmmm: ......!

I know you're a pain in the ass, kiddo. So, if you'll just listen to me--

With that, the Reaper tries to give Snow an earful. I hurriedly make a hole in ”Dimension” so that I can't hear the girls' private conversation. As far as I'm aware, I have a policy of protecting other people's privacy, so I can't listen to this eavesdropping.

Also, I want to show this attitude (stance) to Snow. If the Reaper and I continue to take an attitude (stance) of consideration for others, maybe one day she will reflect on herself and stop eavesdropping.

I have such a fleeting hope.

The two sneakily overhear each other.

And as a result, Snow's face brightened and she nodded cheerfully.

''--Yes, okay. I'll take care of it, Reaper!

'Thank goodness for ......'

Okay, I'll put you two on each shoulder. I don't like the balance, so you two on top will have to balance it somehow.

Yes, please.

Snow begins to walk with them lightly on her shoulders, as if she were carrying a bale of rice. However, her shoulders weren't very wide, so the form forced her to make a place to sit with her arms outstretched.

It was an amazing sight to watch from the side.

Snow was tall but slender. The sight of him carrying two girls with his thin body was physically impossible in the original world.

Furthermore, his walking speed is also extraordinary.

It is like a walk through water that is difficult to navigate. It is so light on its feet that one suspects it is not carrying a person but a piece of scuffed styrofoam.

The high specs of the dragon man (Dragon Newt) are on full display.

At any rate, this will reduce the fatigue of our two little ones.

Next to Dea thanking Snow, I use my eyes to express my gratitude to the Reaper. The Reaper, who's in a state of mind with me, takes it without misunderstanding and is a little embarrassed and bashful.

It's safe now. Let's move on.

With me in the lead, we proceeded through layer 36. This layer of exploration was not much different from the usual, just a little more tiring.

The level of the enemies is rising, but our level is also rising.

We didn't have much trouble finding the stairs, but--

Well, here we go again: ......

The stairs leading to the 37th level were submerged in water again.

'What to do, brother ....... There's still plenty of room for everyone but .......

The reaper begs for judgment.

Thanks to Snow, it looks like we can all take another swim.

I check their status at the front of the stairs and contemplate.

...... No, let's go home today...it's enough to know the path to levels 35 and 36.

I am not optimistic that the next underwater layer will be the same as the one above.

This time it would be best to follow the shortest path and try the 37th layer with less fatigue.

I also learned that there was a need to increase the number of air-filled skin bags. And after reflecting on yesterday, I also want to take a large amount of leeway.

I choose to retreat based on my overall judgment.

Dia seemed a little unhappy, but I couldn't strongly disagree with her due to the position she was being carried in.

I make a 'connection' next to Snow, who is pleased to find out that she can return home sooner than expected.

Thus, we finished our search and returned to the ship.

We returned - but what awaited us there was a sea of fire.

'Er, yeah, hey, just ......'

Gray smoke rises, and the ship is burning as firewood. The sails are torn and the masts are about to collapse. If the fire continued to burn, the ship would sink. The fire was strong enough to convince me of this.

'Hey, what are you doing ......?'

I was barely able to keep my composure because it wasn't the Living Legend that was burning, but a strange ship.

Still, my heart trembled anxiously as I replayed the traumatic scene.

''Fufufufu!

'Hahahahaha!

The two people who didn't hear me, Maria and Rustyala, were laughing high and low on the deck.

It's maddening to see them happily watching the burning, sinking ship.

Gathering up my courage, I shout to them, loudly.