episode_0044
by fnovelpia[Wave 7 begins.]
Faaah!
40 goblins were summoned.
There were so many of them that the strategy of dealing with them one by one by hitting and running was no longer easy.
The only experience of fighting was a gang fight in the slums.
Ronika was cornered and surrounded.
But there are still some left.
“Ugh… I wanted to save mana as much as possible.”
Ugh~
Auror.
The magic sword was surrounded by blue energy.
I cut down the goblin in front of me.
Sigh!-
“Keeep!!?”
The power and time to stab and then pull out.
A sword that was shallowly cut or stuck.
Once this is resolved, there is no particular reason to back down.
Because it can be processed faster.
Because massacre becomes possible.
Auror is an essential requirement that allows a swordsman to dominate the battlefield.
It makes all the difference whether this happens or not.
Fuhoo!!
Okay!~
The goblin’s cutting speed has become several times faster.
Although they were numerous and allowed a few attacks, it was an illusion with a little physical power added, so you didn’t even feel like you were hit.
“Hyaaap!!!”
Great profit!!
“Krup!!?”
It was easy to annihilate the enemy.
[You get 40 points.]
[Wave 8 begins.]
However, as the number of waves increased, the number increased to a level that was difficult to handle.
A whopping 60 animals.
“Hehe… I don’t think this will work… … .”
That’s all for Ronica for now.
There is no need to say it again.
This is because the skills are lacking.
Maybe 10 attacks will be allowed first and then it will be passed to the next level.
Still, it was great.
Just killing dozens of goblins by myself at the age of 13 is a great achievement.
At least it won’t be in the bottom tier.
“Wouldn’t it be better to save your stamina for the next trial? Should I just give up?”
but… .
If you are my disciple, you should covet the best position.
I will make it like that.
‘Upright spirit. Flames of Judgment.’
ᛟᛚᚲᚢᛏᛁᚾ ᛃᛖᚾᛏᛁᚾ, ᛋᛁᛗᚠᚨᛈᚾ ᛁᛚᛚᛁᛚ
‘Fire, with your will, become the majesty of the sword.’
Let’s go ᚹᛁᛟᚢᛜᛁᛞᛁ᛬
Grumbling!!
“Wow!?”
A large blue flame soared from the magic sword.
With this, you can easily slaughter goblins even if you swing at random.
In a melee, it is also a splash attack.
“Kang!!”
Go!!
“… Okay!!”
Wow-
Slurp!~
“Keeep!!”
“Kyaaa!!”
“Kero rrr!!… .”
With one sword strike, at least 5 goblins were reduced to ashes.
The goblins, frightened by the flames, were unable to approach quickly, and unlike before when Ronica was being chased, she chased first and swept away the goblins.
The fire was so strong that even if it just grazed the goblin, it was easily dealt with.
Even a being made of fantasy.
The firepower was sufficient to determine death.
of course.
It’s the enchantment that someone used.
[Achieve 60 points.]
[Wave 9 begins.]
There is no need to say anything after this.
Ronica, wearing a 5-star enchantment, literally slaughtered goblins.
80 animals.
100 animals.
The numbers didn’t matter either.
The cowardly goblins ran away and fell with a single flick of Ronica’s sword. They were so numerous that they grabbed their ankles.
Because it was not a large room, sometimes the goblins gathered together were unable to avoid them and were charred by the flames.
It was as easy as wave 5.
[You get 100 points.]
[Current score: 347 points.]
Thus, a total of 354 goblins were caught.
Among them, Goblin’s attacks were allowed 7 times and a total of 347 points were scored.
Although not a perfect score, the result is satisfactory enough.
[congratulations. I successfully passed the first labyrinth trial. You will be moved to the second trial area.]
The writing on the wall also announced congratulations.
At the same time, Ronica’s magic sword disappeared and the magic circle on the floor emitted light.
In the magic circle, runes related to teleportation were visible.
‘That sounds plausible.’
Paaaa!!
The magic has been activated.
*
“What is this test again?”
“Are you doing it with other people?”
“It’s so dark I can’t see very well.”
As it moved with the light, a voice was heard.
Ronika and I immediately looked around.
As before, I was in a square room somewhere, and there was a large door on one side.
One and only light.
Walls made of dark material.
Likewise, it is a very dark place.
One difference is that you are not alone.
About ten people.
Everyone was wandering around or talking. Or looking at the letters floating on the opposite wall.
It seemed like it was probably a group test like the first time.
“Escape the maze full of traps and monsters?”
At Ronika’s words, I also looked at the writing on the wall.
[Escape the maze full of all kinds of traps and monsters. This is starting point number 3, and the exit is in the center of the circular labyrinth.]
[If you allow a monster to attack, -1 point will be given. If you are not confident, one option is to join forces with a colleague you met in the labyrinth.]
[Don’t trust your colleagues too much. If you steal another participant’s badge, you can rob them of half their score.]
[Extra points are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.]
[Extra score beads are dropped when killing a monster.]
To summarize, it is a cooperative or competitive test.
There is only one way out, so whether you join forces or betray, avoid the trap and escape quickly.
Speech!
[All participants have gathered.]
[Go through the door and head to the center of the labyrinth.]
As soon as I roughly recognized the rules, the gate opened automatically.
“Nothing much. I’ll get through this labyrinth quickly.”
One participant passed through the door confidently.
“That… Do you want to go together first?”
“Never betray.”
“Of course!”
Participants who had already set up a party also passed through the gate.
The group, who belatedly realized the situation, started to form a party by going out the door alone or talking to people around them.
“Ordeal of cooperation and betrayal!… … I’m not sure~ If we were in the same spot as Fiona, we’d be partying right away.”
Ronika didn’t throw a party.
Since I’ve only chosen good guys and become friends with them, I think I’ll do that now.
You’ll take care of it.
“Still, being with a black guy is enough! Let’s go quickly!”
“Kang.”
We set off alone for the third time.
*
[Avoid traps and monsters as quickly as possible and reach the central exit.]
[Good luck.]
As I went out the door, I saw writing on the wall of the passage. At that phrase, Ronika’s will burned again.
“Good. I will break through as quickly as possible!”
Da da da da.
I ran down the aisle.
A gap that allows 5 people to walk side by side.
Stones on the ceiling that glow at regular intervals.
Despite the generally gloomy atmosphere, Ronica went forward without fear.
“Fork in the road! There is a party that left earlier.“
At the crossroads we arrived at shortly afterwards, several people were discussing where to go.
There is no need to pay attention.
Ronika turned to the left.
The idea is to start exploring while taking the time to worry.
Ta-da-da-da-da!~
I ran straight down the aisle.
Huh~
Suddenly I felt the wind.
As soon as I felt something strange, I tapped Ronica on the shoulder a couple of times.
“Kang!”
“Huh?… Wind?”
Only then did Ronica feel something strange and became aware of the wind blowing steadily.
Now this is a straight passage.
But why does the wind blow from the side?
If you look closely, the floor of the road ahead is slightly uneven.
Probably a trap.
I get it roughly.
This wind is a hint to avoid the trap.
Disciple.
Do you recognize this?
“Keu… Something is strange.”
After thinking for a moment, Ronica moved towards where the wind was blowing.
A wall that looks ordinary.
I put my hand there.
Whoop-
The hand went through the wall. In other words, it was a wall made of illusion.
“Gasp! I passed the wall.”
This is the real road.
With an exclamation, Ronica stepped in there, and a passageway with another fork in the road appeared.
It is a test that clearly shows a lot of effort.
In reality, the tower has a trap like this.
It will be of great help to develop your insight here in advance.
From then on, I guided Ronica to recognize the trap, and the clever guy easily figured out the trap and moved forward.
*
“Give me your badge!!!”
As the car was driving along the road, someone jumped out of the wall.
Ambush using traps.
“Hiyak!?… .”
Ronica’s startled scream.
The surprise attack seems to have been unexpected and he looks very embarrassed.
So, I jumped from Ronica’s shoulder and kicked the boy in the face.
puck!!
“Keck!!?”
My strength stat is over 100.
Even if several strong men push together, it is not easily pushed away.
Even though I hit it gently, it must have stung quite a bit.
The guy took a whopping five steps back and placed his hand on his reddened cheek.
You must be confused as to what is going on.
“A cowardly surprise attack!!”
Then, Ronica came to her senses and rushed over, delivering an additional blow to the spot where I had hit her.
puck!!
“Ahh!!?”
“Don’t leave it alone! Let’s see if this is correct!!”
Puk puk!!
“Ugh. Okay, stop. You were wrong!!”
A participant with 1-star skill.
Just seeing Ronika’s weak appearance made me feel like I was right and rushed at her.
As you can see, the result was a miserable failure.
The opponent, who was greatly surprised by Ronica’s quick movements and power, immediately begged for forgiveness.
Of course, Ronica is not the kind of person who will easily forgive you.
“Are you trying to steal my badge? Because I look weak?”
“Uh, yeah… .”
“Then you were prepared to have it taken away, right?”
chuck.
I held out my hand.
A clear threat to bring the badge.
“Ugh… .”
The boy took out his badge as if he was screwed.
On the back of the badge, the participant’s name was written along with a stamp that said Instructor Tiana.
If you escape with this, you can forcibly steal half of the participant’s points. It was an unexpected gain because he looked weak.
“Hehe~ Black guy. Thanks for your help. But I will try harder to avoid needing any help in the future!!”
“Kaang~”
What a wonderful guy.
A normal child would have asked for help every time.
The attitude of wanting to do everything on your own.
It deserves praise.
Sigh~
So, I jumped lightly and patted the guy’s head.
“Naaang~ Joaaaa… … .”
A pleasant voice.
In that state, I went through the labyrinth again.
*
[Participant 1: 354 points.]
[Participant 116 scored 354 points.]
[Participant No. 37: 347 points.]
[Participant No. 42: 306 points.]
[Participant No. 80: 205 points.]
“What is this score?”
“Well… .”
Two of the instructors who managed the labyrinth secretly gathered together to talk.
The topic is about the participant’s score.
“You’re in trouble. What would I do if there was just one monster newbie, but I only want so many.”
“If this continues, putting Prince Avalon on the top will be in vain. I understand that the amount of money received was quite a bit.”
“Is that all? The support he was promised after leaving office has come to nothing. I have to do something.”
“What are you going to do? Are you really trying to interfere with the test?”
“Then are you going to just sit back and watch? Think about how our future depends on this test. Instructor Tiana.”
“… … … .”
Are they being weighed?
Or is he planning a strategy?
The female instructor named Tiana thought for a moment, then nodded and opened her mouth.
“We use participant number 37.”
“Why?”
“Numbers 1 and 116 passed the first test perfectly. It may raise unnecessary doubts. Also, Prince Avalon scored 164 points. The scores of participants 42 and 80 are not enough.”
“So number 37 is perfect?”
At the male instructor’s words, instructor Tiana injected magical power into the square object in the center of the room.
Magic Projector.
Soon, a girl’s face was projected on the wall.
“There is one more thing. This is a photo taken using magic during the first trial. As you can see, he looks weak and is a commoner. It is the most suitable as food for Confucius as it does not cause any harm.”
“In that case… good. Get ready. Because there is no benefit in dragging it for a long time.”
“Okay.”
After completing the plot, the two people came out of the hidden management room and entered the labyrinth directly.
To use Ronika as a scapegoat.
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