Four explorers are coming from ahead. Their level are low at 7-9. No, considering levels of knights are around 10, they might be mid-level explorers or prospective newbies. Looks like one of them is heavily injured.
"It smells of blood nanodesu."
"Someone's coming~?"
Pochi and Tama quickly notice the appearance of the explorers from the meandering path ahead.
"Nana, protect Arisa and Lulu."
"Understood."
Is Mia fine. I thought so, but Liza has already moved in front of Mia.
"I am Jeje of 『Red Ice』! We have an injured person! Please leave the dispute for later."
A young man who seems to be the leader shouts so while waving his hand. I thought that it was a chuuni nickname, but it seems to be their party name.
I can't see the face of the injured person, but the person's armor is split widely, and blood seeps out of the shirt that's been used to wrap the wound.
"Uuh, that's a really terrible wound..."
"Master."
"Nn, Satou?"
Arisa and Lulu become very pale when they look at the injured person. Mia asks with her eyes if it's fine for her to use magic, but I signal not with my hand.
"I'm Satou, a beginner explorer. Please use this medicine if it's fine with you."
So I say, and hold out two diluted magic potions from the shoulder bag. This should be enough for recovery judging from their levels.
"I'm sorry, but we don't have anything. I'll pay you back when the leader who's selling the magic cores catches up. It's shameless of me, but can I have the medicine beforehand?"
"Yes, go ahead."
Since I originally intended to give them for free, I quickly replied and presented the magic potions to Jeje.
"Huh? Don't tell me that these are magic potions?"
"Yes, that's right. Rather than that, drink it to that person fast."
"Yeah, I'm indebted."
One bottle recovers nearly 60% of the health. I can't see the wound since it's wrapped in cloth, but it should be closed now.
"Then, we'll take our leave."
"P, please wait. We still haven't paid the cost."
"I've got those from someone, so please don't worry about it. We'll meet again if fate allows."
We can't keep loitering here all day, so we part with them. I heard warning from behind, "There's an abnormal outbreak of ants in area 1-4 of the labyrinth, don't get close to it." so I waved my hand to express my thanks. That's just right, let's head there today.
Mia and Lulu are trembling, maybe they're anxious after seeing someone's injured. Arisa's tension has also fallen, but it doesn't seem as bad as these two.
"You two, should we stop today?"
"I, I'm fine."
"I'm fine."
The two force themselves to be stouthearted and walk forward with clenched fists.
If their conditions aren't restored when we get to the labyrinth entrance, let's go back.