When he left, Endou was slightly teary eyed… surely, he felt something by leaving alone to retreat from his companions. It could not be from his companions’ persuasion words, such as: “If it’s you with your thin shadow, even keen demonic beasts won’t notice you! Only you have a thin shadow that won’t lose to anyone, so you must be able to break through the demonic beasts without being noticed.”
Truthfully, Kouki’s party wanted to immediately withdraw from the upper floors. However, to their regrets, they didn’t have any reserve strength left to do so. Within the party members who were covered in wounds, three of them were in no condition for battle while Kouki was in a weakened state, so they didn’t think they would be able to break through the 80’s floors.
Of course, they also didn’t think Meld and the Knights would come to rescue them. Including Meld, only six people were capable of building their base on the 70th floor. In the party’s minds, even by gaining help from other Knight members and the guild’s high-ranked adventurers, whose strength came close to Meld, it should be within the safety margin for Meld and the others to reached the latter half of 70’s floors, more than that was asking for the impossible.
Even with that, it would not have any meaning if Kouki’s party didn’t break through the 80ish floors by themselves. In other words, rather than to call for rescue, the purpose for Endo to go alone was to inform them about their situation and the Demon Race woman who lead the demonic beasts.
Kouki’s party had certainly heard from Ishtal and the others from the Church of the Saints that the Demon Race was amassing demonic beasts, not by brainwashing, but enslavement, since the beasts still carried their own wills. But, they never heard of such strong demonic beasts. And the astounding thing about the demonic beasts should be the “number” not their individual strength.
In fact, the demonic beasts the Demon Race woman lead had easily cleared the human untrodden 90th floor of «Orcus Great Dungeon» and overwhelmed Kouki’s party even with the cheats they carried. Such things made it strange if the human race was not destroyed sooner.
In other words, Ishtal’s information was not mistaken and the conclusion was still that the demonic beasts the Demon Race controlled “had became stronger.” Not only their “number” but also their individual strength was astounding. Kouki’s party judged this information should be conveyed by all means.
“Shirasaki-san. Please take care of Kondou-kun and Saito-kun’s de-petrification. It’ll take too much time if it is me. But, leave the healing of the others to me.”
“Un, okay. Don’t push yourself too hard, Tsuji-san.”
“I will be okay. Rather, that’s my line… sorry. If only I was stronger, Shirasaki-san’s responsibility would be decreased…”
On the side of the conversing with Nomura and the others, Ayako was drinking the potion for recovering magic power and she said to Kaori who was still continuing Suzu’s treatment. Though both were “healers,” Ayako’s abilities was far inferior compared to Kaori’s, and even though she didn’t show it, Ayako felt herself pathetic and full of apologies, since she could only add more responsibility to Kaori.
“There is no such thing,” Kaori replied so with a wry smile, then Ayako turned to heal their companions. Even if it’s slight, darkness disappeared from their companions’ faces when they recovered by Ayako’s healing. Nomura was watching Ayako with a face as though he wanted to say something, but he could not raise a voice since he felt he’d only disturbing her work.
“… In such a situation. Just speak if there’s something you want to say.”
“… Shut up.”
Nagayama said to Nomura with an expression as if he finds something amusing, but Nomura turned his face away as if sulking.
After that, several tens of hours passed. Kouki’s party’s bodies and minds were gradually recovered and they took turns to sleep.
* * *
On the other side, one person, Endou Kousuke was retreating with the entrusted information about the Demon Race. He walked steadily aiming for 70th floor, where Meld and the Knights were, without entering even one battle.
In the 80th floors, if he was noticed by the demonic beasts, one on one would work out somehow but multiple on one was an out for him. That’s why, while hurrying up as much as possible, he advanced with prudent thoughts. Thanks to that, he was able to pass right before demonic beasts unnoticed, even now.
After the demonic beasts were out his sight, Endou got off of the ceiling where he stuck himself. The figure which was completely clad in black to make the best use of “Invisibility,” made him look just like an “Assassin.” Surely, even the demonic beasts he had just passed by earlier would receive huge damage if they were to receive a surprise attack from the ceiling. In his mind, he didn’t think, “… At least feel a little of my presence…” There was no glittering at the edge of his eyes when he saw the demonic beasts pass through without noticing him at all. Absolutely not.
“I must hurry…”
Endo understood the mission imposed on him. He had guessed Kouki and the others had sent him off to transmit the information which also meant he must survive. Nagayama and Nomura said, “Do not return here,” but their wish was transmitted without the need for words.
However, after he fulfilled his duty, Endou was going to return to where Kouki and the others were. No matter what was said, he would not feel good if he was the only one who retreated to safety.
He felt somewhat empty because the demonic beasts didn’t notice him, but it was the best weapon for the current Endou as he traced the returning route memorized in his head, and finally he reached 70th floor.
While suppressing his impatience, he went towards the room with the teleport circle where Meld and the others set their base. After a while, Endo’s Sign Perception perceived the presence of six people. There’s no mistake they were Meld and the Knights. With this distance, the others should’ve noticed him since he had deactivated “Invisibility.”
Endo turned at the last corner and arrived at teleportation room where Meld and the Knights were. However, even though his figure could completely be seen, Meld and the Knights didn’t notice him at all. Endo then approached Meld with eyes of a dead fish, and called him.
“Commander! It’s me! Please notice me! It’s an emergency!”
“Uoh!? What!? Is it enemy’s attack!?”
At the moment Endou raised his voice, Meld yelled, drew his sword, jumped back, and looked at the surrounding with vigilance. Even the other Knights were surprised and shaken for a moment, then they entered battle stance.
“Like I said, it’s ME! Seriously, please don’t give such reactions!”
“Eh? Wait, it’s Kousuke, huh. Don’t surprise me like that. Rather, what happened to the others? Besides, aren’t you somewhat ragged?”
“I said it before, there’s an emergency!”
When Meld and the Knights understood it was Endou, they relaxed their shoulders because they knew how thin Endou’s shadow was. However, Endou returned earlier than scheduled, and it was only him. Furthermore, Endou was ragged and covered in wounds, that’s why their expressions became stern and guessed something must’ve happened.
As he was hurting because of the fact even the Kingdom’s elite Knights were incapable of noticing him unless he called out to them. However, Endou thought it was not the time for that and he began to talk about the situation rapidly.
At first, Meld and the Knights put on dubious expressions, but their expression tightened as Endo advanced in his story. Then, maybe because his heart was shaken when his story reached to where he retreated alone, Endou was drown in tears and his head was patted.
“Don’t cry, Kousuke. You are doing something only you can do. Do you think any of them can run through 20 floors in such a short time without even a fight? You’ve done well. I’ve certainly received your words.”
“Commander… I, I’ll return to them now. Even though they’d be able to return here by themselves… even if this time they said they won’t lose… Amanogawa was unable to defeat the enemies even with “Limit Break.” All we could do was to run away. Everyone is considerably exhausted, so even if their injuries heal… if they are attacked… we still don’t understand everything about those bastard demonic beasts… that’s why, please return to the surface and convey this information.”
So ashamed that he was crying, Endou rubbed his eyes with his sleeve, and said with a resolute expression.
Meld bit his lip in regret, and handed over the tool bag filled with all of the highest grade healing potions and everything else inside. The other Knights copied Meld’s actions, and entrusted their tool bags to Endo, feeling mortified.
“I can only apologize, Kousuke. Although we want to rescue them together… we will just be a hindrance to you…”
“Ah, no, please don’t worry about that. There’s a considerable decrease in the number of our potions, so it will surely help us.”
Saying that, Endou shook the tool bags where various potions were kept with a wry smile, but Meld’s frown only deepened. It was not only because he was mortified with his incapability of helping them, but also due to the bitterness.
“… Kousuke. Now, I will say the worst thing I can say. I don’t care if you scorn me because it’s natural. However, I want you to hear it.”
“Eh? What’s with this all of a sudden…”
“… No matter what happens, please take only “Kouki” back.”
“Eh?”
เมื่อเขา Endou ถูก teary เล็กน้อยตา...ก็ เขารู้สึกบางสิ่งบางอย่าง โดยออกเพียงอย่างเดียวเพื่อหนีจากสหายของเขา มันอาจไม่ได้มาจากสหายของเขาจูงใจคำ เช่น: "ถ้าคุณ มีเงาบาง ๆ ของคุณ สัตว์กระตือรือร้นแม้อายุจะไม่แจ้งคุณ เพียง คุณมีเงาบางที่จะไม่สูญเสียให้กับทุกคน ดังนั้นคุณต้องตัดผ่านสัตว์อายุไม่ถูกสังเกตเห็น"ดี ๆ Kouki ของพรรคต้องการถอนตัวออกจากชั้นบนทันที อย่างไรก็ตาม การ regrets ของพวกเขา พวกเขาไม่มีแรงใด ๆ สำรองที่เหลือดัง ภายในสมาชิกของพรรคที่ถูกครอบคลุมอยู่ในบาดแผล สามของพวกเขาได้ไม่มีเงื่อนไขสำหรับการต่อสู้ในขณะที่ Kouki อยู่ในสถานะอย่างไร ดังนั้นพวกเขาไม่คิดว่า พวกเขาจะต้องตัดผ่านชั้น 80แน่นอน พวกเขายังไม่คิด Meld และอัศวินจะมาช่วยเหลือพวกเขา รวม Meld เพียง 6 คนมีความสามารถในการสร้างฐานของพวกเขาบนพื้นงาน ในจิตใจของบุคคล โดยได้รับความช่วยเหลือจากอัศวินสมาชิกของกิลด์อันดับสูง adventurers แรงมาใกล้กับ Meld จึงควรอยู่ภายในค่าเผื่อความปลอดภัยสำหรับ Meld และอื่น ๆ ไปถึงหลังครึ่งหนึ่งของชั้นซึ่ง มากกว่าที่ถูกสอบถามที่เป็นไปไม่ได้กับที่ ไม่มีความหมายใด ๆ ถ้าพรรคของ Kouki ไม่ได้ตัดผ่านชั้น 80ish เอง ในคำอื่น ๆ แทนที่จะเรียกกู้ภัย วัตถุประสงค์สำหรับวงจรไปคนเดียวที่จะ บอกพวกเขาเกี่ยวกับสถานการณ์ของพวกเขาและหญิงแข่งขันปีศาจที่นำสัตว์อายุพรรค Kouki ของมีแน่นอนได้ยินจาก Ishtal และอื่น ๆ จากโบสถ์ของนักบุญที่แข่งขันปีศาจถูกรวบสัตว์อายุ ไม่ใช่ โดย brainwashing แต่ enslavement เนื่องจากสัตว์ยังคงดำเนินตน wills ได้ พวกเขาไม่เคยได้ยินสัตว์เช่นอายุที่แข็งแรง และสิ่งน่าตกใจเกี่ยวกับสัตว์อายุควร "หมายเลข" ไม่แรงแต่ละของพวกเขาในความเป็นจริง สัตว์อายุรอหญิงแข่งขันปีศาจมีง่าย ๆ ล้างมนุษย์ชั้นสูง untrodden Orcus «ดันเจี้ยนการดีคอนโซล» และจม Kouki พรรคแม้จะ มีสูตรที่จะดำเนินการ สิ่งต่าง ๆ ทำแปลกมนุษย์ถูกทำลายเร็วในคำอื่น ๆ ข้อมูลของ Ishtal ไม่ได้เป็นดาวตามปกติ และได้ข้อสรุปยังว่า สัตว์อายุการแข่งขันปีศาจควบคุม "ได้กลายเป็นแข็งแกร่ง" ไม่เพียง "จำนวน" ของพวกเขา แต่ยังกำลังละถูกน่าตกใจ ของ Kouki บุคคลตัดสินควรแจ้งข้อมูลนี้โดยทั้งหมด"Shirasaki ซัง กรุณาดูแล Kondou kun และ Saito kun petrification ชื่น มันจะใช้เวลามากเกินไปถ้าเป็นฉัน แต่ ทิ้งการรักษาของคนอื่นให้ฉัน""สหประชาชาติ ไร ไม่ผลักดันตัวเองหนักเกินไป Tsuji ซัง""ฉันเหนื่อย ค่อนข้าง เป็นสายของฉัน...ขออภัย ถ้าเพียงแต่ผมแข็งแกร่ง ความรับผิดชอบ Shirasaki ซานจะลดลง..."ด้านของการสนทนากับพัฒนสินและคนอื่น ๆ อายาโกะถูกดื่ม potion สำหรับการกู้คืนพลังที่วิเศษ และเธอว่า ริที่ยังคงมีต่อเนื่องรักษาของ Suzu ถึงทั้ง "healers" ความสามารถของอายาโกะถูกน้อยมากเมื่อเทียบกับของริ และแม้ว่าเธอไม่ได้แสดง อายาโกะรู้สึกว่าตัวเองน่าสงสาร และเต็มไปด้วยโทษ เนื่องจากเธอเท่านั้นสามารถเพิ่มเติมความรับผิดชอบริ"มีสิ่งดังกล่าว ริตอบกลับเพื่อดี wry แล้วอายาโกะหันไปรักษาสหายของพวกเขา แม้ว่าเล็กน้อย ความมืดหายไปจากใบหน้าของสหายของพวกเขาเมื่อพวกเขากู้คืน โดยการรักษาของอายาโกะ โนมูระได้ดูอายาโกะ มีใบหน้าเหมือนเขาอยากพูดอะไรบางอย่าง แต่เขาสามารถเพิ่มเสียงไม่ได้ เพราะเขารู้สึกว่า เขารบกวนการทำงานของเธอเท่านั้น“… เช่นสถานการณ์การ พูดสิ่งที่คุณต้องการจะพูด"“… หยุดพูด"นากายามากล่าวเพื่อพัฒนสินกับนิพจน์เป็น หากเขาพบสิ่งที่น่าขบขัน โนมูระหันหน้าเขาว่า sulkingหลังจากนั้น สิบหลายชั่วโมงผ่านไป พรรค Kouki ของร่างกายและจิตใจได้ค่อย ๆ กู้ และพวกเขาได้เปลี่ยนเข้าสู่โหมดสลี* * *อีกด้านหนึ่ง หนึ่งคน Endou Kousuke ถูกเพียง มีข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับการแข่งขันปีศาจ entrusted เขาเดินอย่างต่อเนื่องเป้าหมายสำหรับงานพื้น ที่ Meld และอัศวินได้ โดยไม่ต้องป้อนแม้สงครามIn the 80th floors, if he was noticed by the demonic beasts, one on one would work out somehow but multiple on one was an out for him. That’s why, while hurrying up as much as possible, he advanced with prudent thoughts. Thanks to that, he was able to pass right before demonic beasts unnoticed, even now.After the demonic beasts were out his sight, Endou got off of the ceiling where he stuck himself. The figure which was completely clad in black to make the best use of “Invisibility,” made him look just like an “Assassin.” Surely, even the demonic beasts he had just passed by earlier would receive huge damage if they were to receive a surprise attack from the ceiling. In his mind, he didn’t think, “… At least feel a little of my presence…” There was no glittering at the edge of his eyes when he saw the demonic beasts pass through without noticing him at all. Absolutely not.“I must hurry…”Endo understood the mission imposed on him. He had guessed Kouki and the others had sent him off to transmit the information which also meant he must survive. Nagayama and Nomura said, “Do not return here,” but their wish was transmitted without the need for words.However, after he fulfilled his duty, Endou was going to return to where Kouki and the others were. No matter what was said, he would not feel good if he was the only one who retreated to safety.He felt somewhat empty because the demonic beasts didn’t notice him, but it was the best weapon for the current Endou as he traced the returning route memorized in his head, and finally he reached 70th floor.While suppressing his impatience, he went towards the room with the teleport circle where Meld and the others set their base. After a while, Endo’s Sign Perception perceived the presence of six people. There’s no mistake they were Meld and the Knights. With this distance, the others should’ve noticed him since he had deactivated “Invisibility.”Endo turned at the last corner and arrived at teleportation room where Meld and the Knights were. However, even though his figure could completely be seen, Meld and the Knights didn’t notice him at all. Endo then approached Meld with eyes of a dead fish, and called him.“Commander! It’s me! Please notice me! It’s an emergency!”“Uoh!? What!? Is it enemy’s attack!?”At the moment Endou raised his voice, Meld yelled, drew his sword, jumped back, and looked at the surrounding with vigilance. Even the other Knights were surprised and shaken for a moment, then they entered battle stance.“Like I said, it’s ME! Seriously, please don’t give such reactions!”“Eh? Wait, it’s Kousuke, huh. Don’t surprise me like that. Rather, what happened to the others? Besides, aren’t you somewhat ragged?”“I said it before, there’s an emergency!”
When Meld and the Knights understood it was Endou, they relaxed their shoulders because they knew how thin Endou’s shadow was. However, Endou returned earlier than scheduled, and it was only him. Furthermore, Endou was ragged and covered in wounds, that’s why their expressions became stern and guessed something must’ve happened.
As he was hurting because of the fact even the Kingdom’s elite Knights were incapable of noticing him unless he called out to them. However, Endou thought it was not the time for that and he began to talk about the situation rapidly.
At first, Meld and the Knights put on dubious expressions, but their expression tightened as Endo advanced in his story. Then, maybe because his heart was shaken when his story reached to where he retreated alone, Endou was drown in tears and his head was patted.
“Don’t cry, Kousuke. You are doing something only you can do. Do you think any of them can run through 20 floors in such a short time without even a fight? You’ve done well. I’ve certainly received your words.”
“Commander… I, I’ll return to them now. Even though they’d be able to return here by themselves… even if this time they said they won’t lose… Amanogawa was unable to defeat the enemies even with “Limit Break.” All we could do was to run away. Everyone is considerably exhausted, so even if their injuries heal… if they are attacked… we still don’t understand everything about those bastard demonic beasts… that’s why, please return to the surface and convey this information.”
So ashamed that he was crying, Endou rubbed his eyes with his sleeve, and said with a resolute expression.
Meld bit his lip in regret, and handed over the tool bag filled with all of the highest grade healing potions and everything else inside. The other Knights copied Meld’s actions, and entrusted their tool bags to Endo, feeling mortified.
“I can only apologize, Kousuke. Although we want to rescue them together… we will just be a hindrance to you…”
“Ah, no, please don’t worry about that. There’s a considerable decrease in the number of our potions, so it will surely help us.”
Saying that, Endou shook the tool bags where various potions were kept with a wry smile, but Meld’s frown only deepened. It was not only because he was mortified with his incapability of helping them, but also due to the bitterness.
“… Kousuke. Now, I will say the worst thing I can say. I don’t care if you scorn me because it’s natural. However, I want you to hear it.”
“Eh? What’s with this all of a sudden…”
“… No matter what happens, please take only “Kouki” back.”
“Eh?”
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