29 Episode 13 "Malicious Claws".txt (2/2)

When you see your prey is an axe, he seems to be the type of person who will use his own strength to beat his opponent down.

”Unfortunately, you'd probably get an E. I'd get an E for that. I'll crush you with a single blow, you know. ......!

The man with an axe at the ready says this while holding a stance that makes him proud of his muscles.

The adventurers who help in the judging process are all B or higher, so they must have a lot of confidence.

''Then let's begin!

Nuh-uhn!

As soon as the order is given, a man who uses body strengthening magic runs into the room.

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”...... ”Shaking Sword

There was a high-pitched sound that sounded like a keening.

Next, the axe left the man's hand and fell to the ground.

'Ha......?'

The man looks like he has no idea what happened.

At that moment, he thrust his sword at the defenseless throat.

'A......?'

After a delay, the man has a look of shame on his face.

Soon after that, the order to stop was given and the review was over.

'...... What did you do, now?'

''It's a sword technique called the Shinden, do you know it?''

The man shook his head silently.

The Shinden.

The shaking sword. It is one of the anti-personnel swordsmanship techniques I learned in this world.

It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.

By transferring the impact through the opponent's weapon to your arm, you greatly disrupt the opponent's posture.

You need to have a very high level of skill to defeat this impact.

Well ...... it's a technique I learned from watching the demon race use it, so it might not be surprising if the humans don't know about it.

A few minutes later, everyone's review was completed.

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The results of the review were communicated verbally.

I'm a magic power D, combat A.

Just barely, but I broke through the passing line.

Elfie got both A's, and he was happy to hear that I won.

Most of those who were judged failed to reach the mark by one step.

Only a few, including us, got accepted.

This time, we didn't have our evaluations unfairly dropped like we did last time.

From what Elfi has explored, it seems that the magic power is a D. ...... and the staff with ties to Merwin had some difficulty with it, but it seems to have passed in the end.

If it had been dropped, I would have had a few ideas.

Anyway, that's why we were able to join the strike team.

Shortly after that, we were briefed on the strike team.

Basically, the reward is divided among us.

However, the amount you receive depends on how well you perform.

The labyrinth core must be taken back and submitted to the guild.

In order to align with the adventurers, you must attend the meeting that will take place tomorrow.

At that place, the guild will give you potions, weapons, and other support items.

If you wish, you can become an adventurer after the defeat of the labyrinth.

The guild is not responsible for any injuries or deaths.

Here's how it works.

As for the Labyrinth Nucleus, I'll be the one to collect it, giving a reason for it to be lost.

It's the very reason for entering the labyrinth.

Everything else is fine.

After receiving the explanation, I went back to the inn and read the labyrinth materials distributed by the guild.

It describes the interior in more detail than the materials I saw in the library.

It was not just once or twice that such a defeating party was formed, but it seems that quite a few labyrinth defeats have already taken place.

It seems that there have been quite a few deaths due to a series of failures, but there is also a lot of information about the inside from the information obtained from those who have survived.

After reading the materials and discussing the actions in the labyrinth with Elfi, the day ended.

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The next day.

We were at a strike team meeting.

There were dozens of adventurers gathered.

Every one of them was a skilled adventurer, and their average age was quite high.

Misha was also participating in the meeting, but even she was quite young.

So naturally, we, who are only about sixteen years old in appearance, float.

It's a good idea to have a kid like that participate in the ......?　Are you okay?

One of them looked at us and said that, which made the adventurers start talking.

I haven't seen them, but from what I've heard, they're both excellent at what they do. And they've passed the screening for the strike team.

Hey, wasn't that a bunch of would-be adventurers?

...... Are you sure you're okay with this?

They didn't rate it very well either.

Even that guy in full armor seemed unhappy with the two of us joining him.

”Whoever saw these two fight, you know what I'm talking about.　These two are the real deal.

Then Misha covered for us.

”Gaston. Didn't you get blinked to death yesterday?　Why don't you tell me how you feel?

Oh ...... ah. Sure, it was strong.

The axe man who had fought yesterday nodded awkwardly as Misha approached him.

Although there was a buzz about it, the meeting was to proceed for now.

A review of the materials distributed yesterday, such as the characteristics of the Purgatory Labyrinth and how to fight the demons that appear, would be reviewed.

After that, each position was discussed.

It seems that the positions have been decided to some extent for some time.

Therefore, me and Elfi were sent to the back of the ranks without a moment to interrupt.

The intention of ”I don't have high expectations of you two” was clearly evident, but I don't have any objections.

It's never better to be comfortable, you know.

About two hours later, the meeting came to an end.

”Don't pull my leg,

When I left, the adventurers said that to me.

Maybe it's because his magic power was D, but he's more of a hit than Elfi.

Well, I don't really care about it.

At best, they'll be bulletproof.

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The next day.

Finally, the attack on the Purgatory Labyrinth began.