Episode 46.14 (2/2)

”Arios-dono.”

As Arios got lost in thought, Ui spoke to him. Her gaze was shockingly gentle.

”Yes?”

”Arios-dono, your swordsmanship truly oozes elegance. Your sword strokes are also so much more masterful than any instructors I have studied under. Your thought process and actions are very composed as well. I find it hard to believe that Arios-dono is Julius's father even now. And you look so young too.”

”I'm actually 40 this year.”

”Eh. You're kidding.”

”I belong to a clan of Longlifer, see. Please keep this matter a secret if you would.”

”Y-yes.”

Lecan was awfully surprised by this.

Arios's Longlifer status should have been a strictly confidential matter. And yet he so easily divulged it to Ui. She wasn't even pressing for it. Lecan couldn't figure out what Arios was thinking.

”Ui-san. Your swordsmanship was quite a sight to behold as well.”

”Eh. W-what are you saying. You haven't even seen me swinging a sword--”

”No. I have. It was when Guide Jiza-sama instructed you to cut at Lecan-dono's barrier.”

”Ah.”

That's true.

Lecan thought the same thing as well back then. This magic knight's swordsmanship is surprisingly refined.

”After witnessing that, I'm convinced that you have truly sublimated the heart of our swordschool in your body and mind.”

”I-is that true?”

”You have the potential to become a first rate swordsman.”

That came out of the left field it appeared. Ui couldn't even muster up a reply.

”Now then, time to get a move on.”

And with that one line from Lecan, the atmosphere shifted.

They are heading into the depths. The floor they step onto could be anywhere from 101 to 149. The closer it is to the last floor, the more ferocious the magic beasts will be. They must resolve themselves to that fact.

”We're aiming for floor 150. No telling how many days it's gonna take to get there. However, we will absolutely put our feet firmly on floor 150 even if it takes us 100 days. Brace yourself.”

Strong lights dwelt in everybody's eyes. This is where the real thing begins. It even feels like Boruk's emerald green eyes emitted lights.

”Now then. Link hands together. Are you ready? <Floor>.”

All floors in Dungeon Palcimo turned in Lecan's head.

Starting from the highest floor, 1 to 2 to 3 and below are connected by a line. He focused and looked down further below. 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and then 100.

Lecan was at a loss for words when he saw the floor number below 100.

Floor 150.

”N-No way.”

Jiza groaned.

The door she has bet her whole life on to arrive at is finally open.