[VOL. 3] CHAPTER 12 STONE LABYRINTH V

Kitoras reasoning seems justified. That being the case it doesnt sound like a bad idea to attack.

As I said that Crescent Moon nodded strongly.

Thats right, even if what you said is wrong we cant start anything if we dont move!

But dont you think this situation is also dangerous?

As I thought, Knopf is cool-headed.

Of course it is. Thats why we surprise them and look at the situation.

I explained my strategy.

Its rather simple. Crescent Moon and I will first approach the den. But well just go in and lure them out. If there are higher-ranked guys among them theyll come out here as well, right? Even if those fellows dont come out Knopf will throw fireballs at them from behind. Add oxygen to them and put all your strength into it.

I see, first you pull them out and then from behind Baaang, huh? How nice.

Crescent Moon who listened to me smirked.

She seemed to like this strategy.

There seemed to be a considerable amount inside so like this one will have it easier. Ill throw rocks with my sling from the right

Then Ill cast weakening magic on those guys. That seems to be particularly effective against Goblins.

Like this, we created a rough strategy.

We left the room and returned to the corner from some time ago.

Crescent Moon, dont get too close to the fence. Youll get caught up in Knopfs magic otherwise.

I know about that young ladys power well. Im not such a daredevil.

Well then, are you ready?

First Crescent Moon and I, weapons in hand, jumped out.

The Goblin sentries who discovered us let out a hoarse cry and ran towards us while swinging their weapons.

This close is fine, right?

We stopped when we reached a suitable distance from the fence and hit the Goblins.

Following the sentries Goblins came jumping out from beyond the fence.

Warawarawarawarawarawarawarawarawarawarawara

Hey, how many are they!

Crescent Moon shouted.

Forty, no, a little more than forty goblins instantly started to attack us.

Isnt that kind of bad?

Shurushurushuru, Dagaaaaaaaan!

As I thought that fireballs came flying over our heads and exploded on the fence.

Its like the special effects in a Hero, no, war movie.

Now, lets go, Crescent Moon!

We cut down the Goblins which looked back in surprise.

The ones who got touched by that smoke lost their power and their movements grew dull.

We have to make sure not to touch that.

We cut down the now dizzy goblins and threw them away.

The stones which Pick was throwing hit yet another Goblin knocking it out.

As Crescent Moon was dancing with her two weapons in her hands she slaughtered the Goblins.

Though I couldnt really see clearly because we were inside the dungeon but they are as sexy as ever.

Haa, haa, something like this, huh?

As she defeated many of them Crescent Moon was gasping.

Its truly a mystery.

That fellows personality is like that but her skin is as smooth as a student councils vice presidents behind (abbreviated).

Alright, shall we go inside then?

We climbed over the blown up fences debris and entered the Goblin nest.

Shes already a weapon.

Thinking like that it was the right choice to have told Knopf Carlo = Akatsuki.

Looks like theres nothing particularly valuable left.

As Crescent Moon said that she seemed disappointed from the bottom of her heart.

Thats it, this!

Kitora was eagerly looking around the debris while saying that in a joyful voice.

She held some kind of blackish ball in her hands.

Whats that? Can you sell it?

You really only care about that, huh?

About this, this is a pearl able to distribute magical power. Someone gave the Goblins magical power using this.

For what purpose did you look for that?

Kitora answered Knopfs question with a smile.

For now thats a secret. But its something good

Other than this there wasnt much to get here and eventually the Goblin nests exploration ended.

So, what are we going to do now? Theres a high possibility of there being a strong one in the back, aright?

Everyone was brooding over Picks words.

Since we dont know what kind of enemy it is I think we should be careful.

Knopf is still keeping her cool.

The profit of that would be so-so, the reward given for this exploration is quite reasonable. We can always come back here as well.

Thats rare, Crescent Moon. I thought youd want to go further to earn more money, though

As I questioned her Crescent Moon replied slightly shy.

Hehe, up till now I was far too greedy and I made some bitter experiences because of that on many occasions.

Haha, is that so? What about you, Kitora?

Honestly, Im rather interested in these depths I have a feeling I might get a good familiar there. But I got these bones and this pearl so I can return first. My only condition is that you take me with you when you intend to go back here again. Is that fine?

Well, my seniors are waiting up there and we shouldnt keep them waiting for much longer.

So shall we leave it at that for the time being?

Alright, then shall we go back for the time being?

It was a considerably complicated labyrinth but we were able to easily find our way back because I diligently mapped everything out.

From time to time we met some remaining Goblins but we exterminated them without any problems.

Were there, it was here, right?

When I looked up I saw the trap hole wide open and my seniors looking down through it.

Head, big sis, welcome back!

I let the rope down now

We used the rope thrown down by my seniors to climb up.

Pick and I quickly climb up then pull up Kitora and Knopf with four people.

Compared to your appearance youre surprisingly heavy.

What are you saying? Youre just too weak!

As I teased Kitora she gave me that retort.

Though her hobby of collecting human bones isnt cute at all.

Finally Crescent Moon climbed up and with that all the members were gathered.

We kept you waiting

No, how was it down there?

While returning to the entrance Crescent Moon and Pick talked about the events having taken place at the bottom of the hole.

Weell, I got a bit impatient when I saw that amount of Goblins.

Right? But that Baaaaang from before!

Right, right, there cant be such a powerful fireball, right?

Thats right, thats like cheating. Its just too amazing, Knopf-san!

Such a thing, thats just

The cat girl Knopf got embarrassed by Picks and Crescent Moons praise.

But that power sure is like a cheat.

Weeell, Id like to see that!

Right, I want to see it, too

I feel like my seniors will get caught in the explosion if one happens or is that just my imagination?

Like this, my first Dungeon exploration ended.