Chapter 314: 314 Bear-san, is Surprised by the Name of the Person who Cleared the Labyrinth.

[Even so, I heard the story but it really have a great number of pa.s.sages.]Mel

Mel-san looks at the countless pa.s.sageways of the labyrinth.

There certainly are many.

If this was implemented in a game, it will surely gain a great storm of complaints. There is no doubt that it will burn on the net.

[Now we know why no one wants to try the labyrinth.]Yuna

[It seems that it was captured hundreds of years ago, so no one wants to challenge it any further. Some say that there are treasures left, but the benefits are too small. If no one can clear the labyrinth, then its useless. Theres no one stupid enough to challenge it, with such a low possibility.]Jade

Certainly, even if you clear all these labyrinths, its pointless if there is nothing in it. Its a waste of time and nothing to gain.

By then, no one wants to enter the labyrinth and search for the treasure.

However, if they knew that there was a big magic stone in there, there may have been some adventurers that will try their luck.

But, I wonder if the labyrinth is better than the puny monster like the Kraken?

If I am an ordinary adventurer, I would feel like neither of them are comparable.

[Yuna! Well look around a bit, so just wait!]Jade

Jade-san and his colleagues moved around the area to make sure its safe. I already checked it with my Bear Detection Magic, but there are no monsters anywhere.

But when I asked Jade-san, [There may be something dangerous.] he said.

There are things I dont understand.

[Even so, Karinas ancestors managed to break through the labyrinth.]Yuna

I looked up and saw the countless entrances.

Karinas ancestors were so great. Its the first time Ive tried to challenge such a brutal labyrinth in a pyramid.

If I wanted to clear it, I might have broken down the pa.s.sageways and forcibly searched for a destination.(a.k.a. Bulldozer Strategy!)

Of course, I do not guarantee the shape of the pyramid afterwards. There is a high possibility that even a trace of it would disappear.

If I can get the treasure, then thats fine.

We know that this pyramid has the power to amplify the water magic stone. So I cant really destroy the pyramid just to clear it.

[I heard that an elf named Mumroot-sama, who was in the same party, helped with the clearing of the labyrinth.]Karina

[Elf? Mumroot?]Yuna

Ive heard it somewhere.

Hmm, somehow I cant remember.

Uh, where did I?

[Ive also heard that the dwarf, Kodilko-sama, was the one who disarmed the traps so they could proceed. Of course, I have heard that my ancestors also helped clear the labyrinth.]Karina

Ive never heard of the dwarf Kodilko, but Ive heard Mumroot somewhere. Uh, where did I?

I must have heard it somewhere before.

Mumumumu I am thinking while my mouth is open.

[Whats wrong?]Karina

[Well Im trying to remember where have I heard the name Mumroot.]Yuna

[Mumroot-sama? Is it possible that he is working in other labyrinth?]Karina

I dont think so.

In the first place, I dont know anything about the legends and stories of old adventurers. I must have heard it somewhere else.

The elf that I know is Sanya-san.

Then theres also Rumin.

Her mother is Talia-san and her father

[..Ah! I remembered.]Yuna

I cant clap my hands but I tried anyways.

That Grandpa!

Sanya-sans grandfather, Mumroot-san, the village chief of the elf village. Finally, I remembered, its quite refres.h.i.+ng.

No, I didnt forget it.

I just did not remember it.

Sometimes people could not remember one or maybe two names.

Wait, for whom am I making these excuses for?

[What did you remember?]Karina

[Mumroot-san is an elf, right?]Yuna

[Yes.]Karina

[A man?]Yuna

[Yes, Ive heard that hes a man.]Karina

[He may be an elf that I know.]Yuna

[Eh]Karina

Karina made an unbelievable face to my words.

Well, it would be surprising if someone you know, suddenly said that she knows one of the party member, who cleared this labyrinth hundreds of years ago.

[I have an elf acquaintance who goes by the name Mumroot-san. Hes the village chief of the elven village and he have grandchildren, so I think hes age matched the description.]Yuna

He must be a few hundred years old.

However, sometimes they have the same name and race. But the possibility is quite high.

Ive also installed a Bear Gate there, so lets go and talk to him about it next time.

If he still remember it, I might be able to listen to his story. That is, if Mumroot-san can still remember it.

After all, it was hundreds of years ago. He may have forgotten already.

[Ill ask him next time we meet. Itll be amazing if its true.]Yuna

When I said that, I felt that Karinas expression had darkened for a moment.

But when I looked at her again, she smiled and said, [Yes, please. Id like to hear his story, too.]

Apparently, her expression seemed to be dark because she was anxious.

And so, Jade-san and his group who were looking around came back.

[There doesnt seem to be anything particularly dangerous.]Jade

[Well then, were moving downstairs.]Yuna

Our purpose is not to clear the labyrinth. Its about finding the crystal plate map that fell underground.

So were going to go underground.

Of course, if I was asked if Im interested in the labyrinth above, then Ill say yes. If we found the crystal plate map, well head there right away. So if were going there, wed better have the map.

Were going down the stairs in search of the crystal plate map.

After moving down the stairs, the scenery transformed from the man-made pyramid to a naturally-made cave.

A large s.p.a.ce spreads out from the stairs and those things that glows pale, illuminates the cave. Apparently, there is no need for the light magic here either.

We can see the surroundings. There are big pillars which are naturally made.

If it breaks, will it collapse?

I have to be careful when using magic.

[So which way are we going?]Yuna

Everyone looks at Karina. From here on, we will be guided by Karina.

Karina closes her eyes for a few seconds. Then slowly opens her eyes.

[Its right over there.]Karina

Karina points forward.

[But, I can feel it from below.]Karina

[In other words, we have to go down further.]Yuna

Thats what Karina said before.

I want to dig a hole. Once I know the direction and distance, I want to make things like a tunnel, connect them to our destination in a straight line and slide on a slide.

Well, the destination might be a monsters nest or there is lava, because I do not know what things are waiting for me, this is too troublesome.

We move in the direction in which Karina points her finger at.

We are moving the same order as when we enter the pyramids.

I dont know where it came from, but when I use my Bear Detection magic, theres a sandwolf. But its not trying to get close to us.

Well, thanks to Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear, there wasnt any monsters trying to attack us.

[Yuna-san, can you really find it?]Karina

[If Karina tells me where it is, Ill find it.]Yuna

I answered Karina who seemed to be uneasy. If it happens, there is a clay pipe method.

[Theres no monster.]Jade

There is. Its just not coming near you.

Due to the natural cavities followed by large cavities, there are rocky surfaces and some small holes. It looks like the sandwolf is hiding itself in that hole.

[But Ive heard that adventurers were coming here to hunt monsters, isnt there any?]Senia

[There maybe some ahead of us.]Mel

Mel looks at the paper and answers.

[There seems to be a place where monsters gathered ahead of us.]Mel

[Did they fell? What do you mean?]Yuna

[Ive n idea. I just heard it at the Adventurers Guild, but because the monsters are falling down here, so its a hunting ground.]Mel

The destination and the place where the monsters are falling are in the same direction, so we proceed as normal.

[According to the map, its up ahead.]Mel

When I use my Bear Detection Magic, there are certainly monsters up ahead . There is a reaction of the sandworm.

Jade-san, whos walking at the front, stretches his arm sideways, signaling us to stop.

[Theres a worm.]Jade

I asked Hugging Bear to protect Karina and I looked at the situation from the top of Swaying Bear.

There are indeed worms. About ten worms are moving around.

But the ground is not sand, so it seems like it cant burrow.

[But what does this mean? did they fell?]Mel

Then the moment Mel-san muttered so, something came down from above.

.Its a sandworm.

The sandworm fell.

Did it burrowed too deep into the sand and fell?

I looked above, but the ceiling was quite high, so I dont know whats going on.

When the worm fell to the ground, it squirmed like its nothing.

[The worms surely are falling.]Mel

[But the problem seems to be that this isnt just a hunting ground for adventurers.]Yuna

There are sandwolves looking at us in the back.

[It looks like theyve come to catch their preys.]Karina

[Karina, which one are you looking for?]Jade

To Jade-sans question, Karina points at the sandwolves.

[Then well have to beat them and move on.]Jade

In Jades words, all of them readied their weapons.

[Mel. Is it okay to leave the worms to you?]Jade

[If it doesnt dive into the sand, its just an ornament.]Mel

[Well, then, Senia, Toya and me will deal with the Sandwolf .]Jade

[Uhh, me?]Yuna

[Yuna should protect Karina. That would work. These monsters are just small fries, were going to handle it.]Jade

Thats how Jade-san tells his friends to subdue the worms and sandwolves.

Mel-san magically attacks and defeats the worms from a safe distance.

And with Jade-sans ability, the wolves subjugation ends easily. By the way, there are worms falling while Mel-san was fighting.

Maybe this is the perfect place to collect infinite materials.

When we defeat the monsters, we get the back to our track.

A little further down, we found a split path.

Everyone looks at Karina.

[I can feel it coming from here.]Karina

We proceed according to Karinas instructions.

Mel-san notes down on the map every time we took a path.

Were going down the slope steadily.

Jade-sans group dealt with the monsters we encounter once in a while.

Its nice and easy.

Were advancing while Im riding on Swaying bear.

Jade-san, who was walking in front of us, suddenly stops.

[The bridge is broken.]Jade

A bridge presumably made of wood and rope is partially broken.

Is there a cliff below?

Mel-san looks at the broken bridge, then looks down.

At that moment, she pulled back quickly.

[This is truly unpleasant.]Mel

Mel-san said that after looking below the bridge.

I looked underneath the bridge as well, wondering what it is.

Yeah, this was something you shouldnt see. There are worms, packed and squirming.

The worms looks like fis.h.i.+ng baits.

I want to burn them with magic.

If I shoot a Flame Bear, it will burn nicely.

While I was thinking about it, another worm fell from above and joined the baits.

So thats how it acc.u.mulated.

Perhaps worms that gathered in the desert fell here?

[It looks like the bridge got broken when it was. .h.i.t by the falling worms.]Jade

[What are we going do now?]Mel

[I will build a bridge.]Yuna

When I get off from Swaying Bear, I build a bridge of about 15 to 20 meters. As a bonus, it has a roof.

When the worms falls from above, it would be dangerous if we were crossing the bridge.

[Your magic is great as always.]Mel

[Thanks to the Bears Blessing.]Yuna

I can do it using secret techniques and the Bears Blessing.

When the excuses are troublesome, itll be limited to this.

I made a bridge so I ignored the worms below and proceeded.

[Karina, dont look down.]Yuna

[Uh, its slow. I can see it from above Hugging Bear-chan. The thought of falling is making me scared.]Karina

Im confident that Ill go crazy if I fell into the nest of such worms.

I would never want to fall.

[Two are children and theyre not used to such insects. Im fine because Im a man.]Toya

Toya whos walking in front, treats us like children.

Can I push him?

Thatll be cool right?

Itll be nice if I can push him a little.

When I was thinking about that,

[Ei.]Senia

Senia-san hit Toyas back.

[Uwa .]Toya

Toya is almost out of balance.

[Oh, Im falling.]Toya

Somehow, hes barely keeping his balance and does not fall off the bridge.

The worms below opens their mouths and are waiting for Toya.

Arrgh, so close.

[So close.]Senia

Senia-sans words agrees with my heart.

[What do you mean [So close]? What will you do if I fell?!]Toya

[Because Toya is a man, its okay for you to fall into a swarm of worm.]Senia

[Its not okay. If I fall, I will die.]Toya

[I was wondering if you really like worms. Im a girl, so a fluffy bear is better than those abominations.]Senia

Senia-san hugs Swaying Bear.

I agree with Senia-san this time.

Both Mel-san and Karina are nodding at Senia-sans words.

[Jade~.]Toya

Toya asked Jade-san, for help as the same man as him.

[Im also good with Yunas Bears rather than a worm.]Jade

Toya is abandoned by Jade-san.

We left Toya, who is being depressed.

[Wa Wait for me.]Toya

Toya chased us while crying.

Authors Note:

One of the member who cleared the labyrinth, the name was Mumroot.

Next time, October 13 is the second anniversary.

Its so fast.