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Here is the report.

The Fourth, Eighth and Tenth Armies are ready for the expedition.

Thank you.

The troops under my direct control seem to be ready too.

May I ask you something?

What is it?

During the march, our army will pass by a Queen Taratect's territory.

She's one of my kin.

All Taratects obey my orders.

So don't worry and just go ahead.

Roger.

But there was one that defied me in the past.

All right, shall we go now?

Next, we will have to conquer the Elf Village.

It feels wonderful to be alive.

All right. There should be no more monsters nearby.

Is everyone all right?

Yes!

To be honest, I didn't expect to encounter so many monsters.

What a grim atmosphere.

This place is so wide, yet it feels so enclosed due to the darkness.

Besides, these guys appear suddenly. That's not good for our hearts!

Let's move ahead, old man!

No. We'll spend the night here.

What are you talking about?

Hasn't it just been a while since we entered the labyrinth?

We can still go on.

Besides, the monsters aren't that strong.

It's been five hours since we entered the labyrinth.

What?

I've guided many explorers so far,

but this is my first time reaching this point so quickly.

That means all your levels are very high.

But monsters are not the only scary thing in this labyrinth.

You mean the Labyrinth Syndrome?

"Labyrinth Syndrome"?

That's right.

There's no sunlight at all here.

We develop a false sense of time

while constantly being on alert for monsters.

In addition, you get this feeling of entrapment.

As you get more anxious, you start to feel mentally tired

and your body collapses.

This is the Labyrinth Syndrome.

Never be anxious.

If you want to get through this labyrinth alive,

you must only do what you can.

Shun.

I understand.

Where… am I?

Who is that?

You have attained sufficient skill proficiency.

You have attained sufficient skill proficiency.

It's excruciating.

Was that a dream?

Are you all right?

Ms. Okazaki.

You were groaning in your sleep.

I'm fine. Just a bad dream, that's all.

That's a bad omen.

"Omen," you say?

Indeed. Do you know about the Nightmare of the Labyrinth?

No.

If I recall, that's the alias given to a mythical creature

that suddenly appeared in this labyrinth over ten years ago.

Mythical?

Is that the higher-than-S-rank monster

that cannot be dealt with by human strength?

Yes. Also known as the Queen, she is the living disaster

of the Great Elroe Labyrinth, with strength on par with Queen Taratects.

If you were groaning in your sleep, it could be a sign

that the Nightmare will make its appearance.

But isn't that monster dead?

That's what people think.

But I don't think that monster can be defeated so easily.

It sounds like you've seen it before.

Yes. To be honest, I'm actually the first to discover the Nightmare.

Oh, you're incredible.

I will never forget what I've seen then.

When I locked eyes with it, I didn't think I was going to survive then.

It's great that you came back alive.

Yes. The Nightmare has a strange habit.

As long as we don't attack first, it will let us live.

Not only that, but it would also heal our wounds.

What?

It even caused uproar outside the labyrinth.

When in the mood, it would help others.

It's a mysterious monster whose behavior can't be understood.

Is that really a monster?

Well, the only thing we're sure about the Nightmare

is the fact that it's extremely powerful.

Of course, you guys are powerful as well, but there's always someone stronger.

There are always opponents that you just can't defeat. Remember that.

I know very well that there are always people who are stronger.

Even so, I have to do this!

Is that so?

Well, just don't overexert yourself.

Humans die over the slightest thing.

Death from overworking is like putting the cart before the horse.

Escaping from an opponent you can't defeat isn't shameful.

When you can't win,

just run and fight it again after you become stronger.

What if it's an inescapable fight that involves the fate of many?

What if one is forced to take this important responsibility?

Just forget about it and run.

If someone criticizes you for wanting to stay alive,

go tell them to do it instead.

But if you still insist on doing it, I have no right to comment on it.

In the end,

it all boils down to what you want to do.

Mr. Basgath, thank you for your advice,

but I don't think I can run away.

I'm the Hero, after all.

Is that so? Then do what you like.

All right. Let's be on our way now.

Hey, wake up!

We're departing.

I'll leave you behind if you keep dawdling!

What I want to do…

There are a few routes ahead.

There's the dangerous but shortest route,

the safer and longer route,

and the unknown and unpredictable route.

Which route will you choose?

How dangerous is the shortest, dangerous route?

Although the road is as wide as a room,

the monsters living there are way stronger.

-It's full of monsters -Everyone's amazing!

-as strong as dragons. -That was easy.

What about the safe and longer route?

How long is it compared to the shortest route?

There's about a four-day difference.

That's a lot of time lost.

Here you go.

Thank you.

What about the last route?

Oh, about that route…

To be honest, that's the route I'm most reluctant to take.

You're being too honest.

That route used to be the Nightmare's territory.

Although it's no longer there, the Nightmare's Vestige is around.

Vestige? Is that monster powerful?

It's powerful and hard to deal with.

Just like the Nightmare, it won't hurt us as long as we don't attack it.

However, there are invisible threads everywhere.

If you try to cut them off, it will start attacking you.

Threads?

Yes.

The Nightmare is a Taratect, and so is the Nightmare's Vestige.

The invisible threads are extremely sticky and tough.

Once trapped, you won't break out so easily.

It was common sense to burn off a spider's nest in the past,

but if you see one now, escaping is your priority.

It's best to give up on that route.

Julius and I came to defeat the Nightmare's Vestige once.

It was a really close fight.

Even Julius…

What will you do?

Assuming that the last route is out of the question…

Let's take the shortest route.

Are you sure?

Yes.

Please lead us through the shortest route.

The shortest route begins here. Be on your guard.

What's wrong?

It's strange. There are no signs of monsters.

It's just like when I met the Nightmare.

Everyone, stand back!

An Earth Dragon?

If it's in the Upper Stratum, then it must have evolved!

Its speed stat is 3,600. Everyone, this dragon's really fast!

It's so hard!

Does it have Imperial Scales? Magic seems to be ineffective against it!

What about this?

It resists lightning, so it doesn't work!

The same goes for Earth Magic.

Let's try other attributes!

Katia, you guys try containing it with magic.

You too, Mr. Basgath!

Got it! Leave it to me.

Magic isn't working, and it has a high defense stat.

The only person here who can use offense to reduce its HP is…

Are you serious?

Is that Steel Body?

What a cheater!

Now's your chance, Ms. Okazaki and Katia!

Got it!

It's coming!

Hey, young boy!

Lord Schlain!

Holy Light Beam!

You have accumulated sufficient experience points.

Schlain Zagan Analeit has increased to level 29.

Obtained the title "Dragon Slayer."

Upon obtaining the title "Dragon Slayer," you have learned the skills

"Ultimate Life Level 1" and "Dragon Power Level 1."

"Dragon Slayer"?

That means we're also joining the ranks of the legend too.

Does everyone here receive that title?

Jeez, I was so worried for a moment.

Fortunately, its level is low.

Dragon Slayer, really? Even Julius and his party didn't get this title.

It'll make a great story for him when I go to the other world!

Well done!

Please stop this.

It's the Nightmare's Vestige!

-Is that the Hero? -It's the Hero.

Is that the ruler?

It's the ruler.

-It's the ruler… -It's the ruler.

Ruler…

-Unable to appraise? -Unable to appraise.

-Unable to appraise. -Unable to appraise.

-Reincarnation? -Reincarnation.

-It's a reincarnation. -A reincarnation.

But very weak.

-Very weak… -What's wrong with them?

-Very weak… -Very weak…

Do you know about reincarnations?

Very weak.

-Yes… -We do.

How can we not know?

We know.

How do you know about us?

Is your master a reincarnation?

-You will know when the time comes. -When the time comes…

You will know soon. Soon…

-Declaration. -Proclamation.

The beginning of the end.

The world begins.

The world ends.

Hold on. What does that mean?

There's no point knowing.

You will die after all.

Everyone will die.

Just struggle to live.

You fool!

Mr. Basgath!

I told you.

You must not do anything when you see a Nightmare's Vestige!

Sorry,

but I had to find out!

Even at the cost of your life?

It's fine if you want to die, boy,

but do it alone!

Mr. Basgath, you've gone too far.

Well, we're all alive. Isn't that what matters?

It would've been fine if it was one. But with that many, we could have died.

I'm sorry.

"The beginning of the end."

"Everyone will die"?

What?

Is something wrong?

No…

I've been having strange dreams ever since we came here.

It's been years since I dreamt about my previous life.

Why did I dream about RHG?

What a big hole.

This was dug by a Queen Taratect,

who is also often called the master of this labyrinth.

This hole is now being occupied by monsters known as Finjicotes.

They're not that strong when it's just a handful of them,

but you'll have to fight them while climbing this vertical wall.

That's why this hole isn't used as the labyrinth's exit.

Not this time, however.

So we're leaving things to you.

Just leave it to me.

But for now…

Don't look back, and don't eavesdrop either.

I know.

Sorry to keep you guys waiting! Get on now.

What's the matter, Shun?

No. I was just thinking that I'm riding on a girl's back.

Stop having weird thoughts! Remember our objective!

No, I wasn't trying to mess around…

Will you guys stop flirting on my back?

I'll throw you guys down.

Sorry.

They're so annoying!

I'm flying all the way up, so hold tight!

This is the Kasanagara Continent…

The Elf Village is just ahead!

Seriously…

If it weren't for Immortality and HP-Auto Recovery,

I would've been dead.

By the way, I guess this skill helps me regain my body parts.

Immortality and auto-recovery skills are a must-have in an isekai.

Word count exceeded.

It's already taking up so much time just to fix up my head.

How much longer will it take to repair my entire body?

Okay, Dark Magic.

Fortunately, I can still use magic in this condition.

That means I could use Healing Magic to recover my body,

but it'll require a long time.

Besides, I may die if my MP is used up in a place like this.

And even if my body recovers,

if that thing appears again…

I finally managed to leave the Great Elroe Labyrinth,

and then Mother attacked me.

And when I finally found a way to deal with her,

the Demon Lord made her appearance!

What's up with this shitty game?

Anyway, why does the Demon Lord want me dead?

No, I know the reason.

That's because the Demon Lord is the Origin Taratect!

Since she's called the Origin,

she must be the highest-level Taratect that even Mother obeys!

She must have accepted Mother's reinforcement request,

and she came to deal with me!

Mother, you control freak! How can you do this to me?

Well, I should be grateful that the Demon Lord didn't use Abyss Magic.

She had Abyss Magic.

The hidden effect of Abyss Magic is soul decomposition.

It's the ultimate execution magic that can destroy even souls.

If she ever uses that…

So I'm an immortal, so what?

That's not good.

If she knows I'm still alive, I'll be dead the next time I see her!

I can't count on Immortality. I need to come up with a strategy.

A way to survive even if my soul's destroyed…

For example, if I could just transfer my soul to another body,

just like how I reincarnated as a spider.

I was able to transfer my parallel minds to Mother…

By the way, how are things going with my parallel minds?

What's with this monster?

I killed her, but the attacks didn't stop.

Could she have survived my attack?

Physical!

She's using soul-based attacks that cannot be countered with skills…

On top of that, she even sneaked into my body!

How impudent…

I can't get rid of her.

I must kill her.

No matter what, I have to kill her body!

STAY TUNED!