[VOL. 3] CHAPTER 10 STONE LABYRINTH III

Waah! Sa, save meee

I heard a scream to my left.

That was Drum-senpais voice.

What happened?

As I rushed over

The thread glitters with a golden shine and draws beautiful, radial, geometric patterns.

Drum, what are you doing? Are you playing around?

Bass who was surprised by this view uttered these words.

Are you stupid? I somehow got caught in this sticky thread and when I thought about untieing myself I ended up like this.

Cant be helped. This Bass-sama will help you so wait. Pick, lend me a hand.

To prevent having two more people soon entangled in the thread they tried to cut it with a sword to save Drum, but.

Wha, what the hell?

Uwah, this stuff is so sticky I cant cut it at all. I dont want this, release me

Shortly Bass and Pick were also entangled in it.

The more they struggled the more they got stuck.

ThisSo its that after all.

Thats right, it does look like its that

Both Knopf and Crescent Moon were nodding at each other.

Theres no doubt that this looks like a cobweb.

Was it this you were talking about when you said I got it?

I asked the beautiful priestess of darkness, Kitora.

Thats right. It seems like I was proven right in a way.

Kitora shrugged as she answered.

That being said, the thing back there is

A Spider-type monster, huh?

Judging by the size of its nest its probably considerably big.

So, what are we going to do with those guys?

Crescent Moon looked at the three people in question.

Sa, save us, please.

Big sis, please get us out of here quickly

Hearing those words Kitora spoke coldly.

This is very troublesome. If you touch it youll get stuck in it and arent able to leave, even cutting it doesnt work. Though it might be flammable but if thats the case these people will most likely burn together with it.

Stop that! I dont want to burn to death!

Pick shouted surprised.

My seniors were going Wah, Wah as well.

If you just move around a bit wont it soon come out?

Eh?

At Knopfs words, the three people suddenly stopped moving.

Its surely hiding around here somewhere observing the situation. How about we use them as decoy?

At Crescent Moons ruthless words those three people shook their heads in silence.

Oh boy, I feel sorry for them.

It cant be helped. Well then, you guys, let us know when the spider appears.

Head, you cant be serious?! Thats so cruel

Thats right, please save us otherwise well go to the afterlife

Even though they were protesting like this in a low voice, just a little louder than being silent, I still refused.

Because Im a villain, sorry.

Then lets wait at some remote place.

Thats right, well immediately rush over as soon as you shout

Kitora

and Knopf were just as cold.

Crescent Moon quickly turned her back to them and left.

Shout to let us know when the spider comes out. But until then you have to endure.

Shit, when I die Ill take you with me

Uuh, Ill curse you for real~

As one would expect from my seniors, their comments were really villain-like.

Well, dont worry because well come save you.

We decided to wait for a bit.

We waited silently.

Though we just waited for about ten minutes, huh?

Then I heard the sound which stopped a while ago again.

Rustle, rustle, rustle

The sound of something moving slowly and quietly.

Finally.

I patiently waited for the perfect timing.

RustleRustleRustle

Uwaaaah, somethings there, somethings heeeere!!

Head, big sis!!

Noo, dont eat me, dont eat me!

Those three suddenly started to panic.

All four of us rushed over.

It came out, there it is!

Crescent Moon pointed at a place illuminated by a floating fireball.

It was a huge Jorougumo with a body being about one meter long and its legs extending to up to 3 meters.1

It had a brilliant yellow striped pattern on its black body and had its mouth wide open showing its poisonous-looking fangs.

Aah, First large centipedes now a giant spider, why is this dungeon filled with those creepy things?!

While Crescent Moon was rambling on she took out her sword.

They seemed to complain when I burned them last time so should I fight without using fire magic this time around?

I and Crescent Moon took our stances as the vanguard and the rear guard consists out of Kitora and Knopf.

Lets go, Akatsuki!

With her Scimitar in one hand and her Gladius in the other she started her assault.

I also slashed at it from the spiders blind spot as it tried to avoid Crescent Moons swords.

This ones powerful.

My sword hit one of the spiders legs resulting in it getting cut of and spurting out some liquid.

The big spider jumped back.

Sandstorm!

Black Flash!

Then Knopf and Kitora evoked their magic.

It looked like both spells hit and caused considerable damage.

Alright, Ill give it the finishing blow

Big sis, behind you!

Theres another one of them coming!

As Crescent Moon got closer to the suffering spider my seniors voices echoed though the room.

Eh?

When Crescent Moon turned around she saw another giant spider different from that Jorougumo silently approaching from behind.

There were multiple eyes with a deep-black shine to them lined up making it seem sinister.

Pyon

That spider suddenly jumped 3 meters at once and threw itself on Crescent Moon.

Is that guy a jumping spider?!2

Crescent Moons reaction to that spiders excessive speed was delayed.

The spider held Crescent Moon down with its legs then it opened its big mouth filled with sharp fangs.

Shiiit, hey, let me go!

Ill help you now, you guys take care of the first one!

I shouted those things to Kitora and Knopf while I was rushing over to Crescent Moon.

Crescent Moon was desperately trying to avoid the fangs trying to bite her by twisting her neck.

Subuu!

I pierced the side of the Spiders body while being careful not to injure Crescent Moon.

Kishikishikishi

Still, the jumping spider monster didnt let go of Crescent Moon.

When I pulled my great sword out of its side I pierced its mouth from above using both hands.

Kishikishikishi

Then the huge jumping spider slowly released Crescent Moon before it completely ceased to move.

When I looked over to the other spider it seemed like it got stuck to the ground by some black smoke which probably got released by Kitora while it got turned into Swiss cheese by Knopfs air rifle magic.

Looks like its over

I, Im saved. I couldnt react to it that quickly. I was almost gobbled up.

While Crescent Moon said this she rubbed her upper arm as she seemed to feel bad.

But she didnt seem to be injured which was good.

It seems like you took care of that one rather well

It was easy because Kitora firmly kept it on the ground

It was already considerably weakened, to begin with. This was just a basic dark spell.

Hehe, well, everythings fine as long as the results are good. With this, this case is settled.

As Crescent Moon was exclaiming joyfully a criticising voice erupted from the darkness.

The case is settled my ass! Help us quickly!

Thats right, my blood is flowing to my head. Im at my limit

Big bro, big sis, please save me.

Looks like those three are considerably well, too.

But how do we save them?

That spider web is definitely acidic so it should dissolve if its treated with some alkaline water solution.

While Knopf was thinking she began to talk.

Then get that Ali something and dissolve this thing!

My seniors were immediately reacting to that and went Wah, Wah again.

But that thread sure is great. One cant have enough of that. Wouldnt this be really popular if one takes it back?

Kiran

About one person immediately reacted to Knopfs words with sparkling eyes.

Thats right, it would be a waste to jut cut it, burn it or dissolve it. HmmThats it!

Crescent Moon picked up the sword Drum seemed to have dropped when he got entangled.

Like this

As she put the sword on the thread she started to turn it around and around.

Youre pretty diligent when money is involved.

Big sis, dont do that, quickly help uuuus.

Shut up, Ill help you soon so wait quietly!

Then she took her time and after Drums sword wasnt enough anymore she started to use Bass sword to neatly roll up the spider web.

Besides, its troublesome as that stuff is sticky and tends to stick together.

After that Knopf made some soapy water put it on the thread which coiled around their bodies and then they were set free again.

Though they were covered in bubbles but thats not a bad thing either as they dont seem to take a lot of baths anyway.

Thank you, Knopf-san

But how should we use our swords like this?

My seniors grieved over their swords turned spool cars.

Even if you have a sword you cant use it anyway! Please be careful not to drop it or stick it to other things! If you make a mistake youll regret it!

Th, thats

Please forgive us

To be treated so cruelly, my seniors are pitiful as well.

But its good that you somehow got saved, right, seniors?