episode_0083

A noisy inn morning.

Jung Yooshin sat at the counter, closed his eyes, and organized his thoughts.

He felt like he had emptied his complicated mind, returning to square one.

It was thanks to Darmong’s encouragement.

He had almost completed the requests for promotion. But the party was disbanded.

Now that things have turned out this way, he decided to relax and take his time to train himself. It was something he had to do to go to a deeper level.

In that sense, the most important thing right now is information.

Information about the labyrinth.

He knew the information from the 1st to 5th floors by taking the beginner explorer class.

And the knowledge he learned in the explorer class saved his life.

He can’t underestimate it.

To move on to the next level, prior investigation of the next labyrinth is essential.

The problem is that quality information is in the library in the city’s central district.

What was needed to obtain high-quality information was the ability to read smoothly.

‘Good.’

He decided. He believed in the saying that you should strike while the iron is hot.

Jung Yooshin opened his eyes and jumped up from his seat.

‘I need to go to the Orphan Academy.’

Jung Yooshin approached Tarman, who was carrying food.

“Tarman, I will be taking the orphanage class for the time being. You don’t have to prepare lunch separately. And if the cat beastkin wakes up, please give him this letter.”

Jung Yooshin handed Tarman a small letter and a silver coin.

The letter was a reply to the letter Darmong sent.

He racked his brains because he had so much to write, but he wrote it briefly because he lacked the words he knew and the space.

“I understand. I will definitely deliver it.”

Tarman answered politely and received the letter.

Jung Yooshin went up to the 2nd floor, packed his bag, and ran to the Great Earth Mother Temple.

He went to the temple receptionist, checked his attendance, and entered the orphanage.

“Hello, everyone.”

Jung Yooshin suddenly came in and greeted them with a smile, and the children were horrified.

“Wow! It’s that black-haired man!”

“···Scary.”

“Mister, weren’t you missing in the labyrinth?”

‘Hoo. I need to learn to read quickly.’

He greeted them happily because he hadn’t seen them in a while, but the children were too exclusive.

Jung Yooshin sat in his seat and took out writing utensils from his bear bag.

Creak.

After waiting a bit, Mion came into the classroom, fluttering her swaying blonde hair.

“Yay! Teacher Mion is here!”

“Ehehe, it’s Teacher Mion.”

Mion smiled and stood at the podium.

“Everyone, take your seats and be quiet. Let’s start the class.”

““Yes.””

The children answered at the same time and sat down in their seats.

As the class began, Jung Yooshin widened his eyes and concentrated.

He did his best with the mind of building the foundation to move forward.

“···Then the Water Spirit God said to the greedy fisherman. ‘Why are you even catching young children? Your greed has reached the bottom of the sea, so I will turn you into a child.’”

Mion read the fairy tale in a soft voice.

The children were listening to the story as if possessed, but Jung Yooshin diligently moved his pen.

He memorized all the words he didn’t know. Fortunately, thanks to his constant studying in between, more words came into his eyes.

He memorized the meanings of words during breaks.

Time passed and all classes ended at lunchtime.

Mion smiled and opened her mouth.

“Everyone worked hard. Today’s class is over. Please submit your impressions by tomorrow.”

““Teacher Mion, you worked hard too!””

The children bowed their heads and went out of the classroom in a rush.

And a quiet classroom.

Only Jung Yooshin and Mion remained.

“Ska-nim.”

“Priestess Mion-nim.”

Mion left the podium and approached.

“Ska-nim, how have you been?”

“Things have happened here and there, but I’ve been doing well without any problems. How have you been, Priestess Mion-nim?”

“I’ve been doing well.”

I see. I was glad she was doing well.

When Jung Yooshin’s eyes became serious, Mion swallowed hard.

“Priestess Mion-nim.”

“Yes.”

“There is one thing I would like to ask you.”

“Please speak.”

“I heard that Priestess Mion-nim was an explorer in the past. I know that the 6th floor and above are called the upper floors, but I don’t know the details. Can I ask you about that place?”

“Yes… Yes.”

Mion’s voice became strangely low. Was she losing energy?

Jung Yooshin was anxious.

He thought that she knew a lot about imprints and had some information about the labyrinth because she was a job that frequently dealt with explorers.

Was that a wrong judgment?

Mion opened her mouth.

“As Ska-nim knows, the road splits from the 5th floor of the labyrinth. There are three transfer stones.”

I know this.

“On the 5th floor of the labyrinth, at the edge of the ruined city of Engrave, there is a place to go to the ‘Forest’ floor. In the central area, there is a transfer stone to the ‘Corridor’ floor. Finally, in the basement, there is a transfer stone to the ‘Sewer’ floor.”

Jung Yooshin stroked his chin and pondered.

Forest. Corridor. Sewer.

Which floor should I go to in the current situation to benefit the most?

“Is there a floor that Priestess Mion-nim recommends?”

Mion crossed her arms and remained silent. Quietly thinking about something.

‘Huh?’

Jung Yooshin’s body stiffened as he looked at Mion.

The plump breasts hidden in the white priestess’s robe were drooped like pudding as her arms held them up.

Perhaps because it was summer, a hazy milk smell rushed into his nostrils.

“Eungae.”

“Yes?”

Mion came to her senses and tilted her head.

“Ah… It’s nothing.”

Jung Yooshin shook his head and looked out the window.

‘To be shaken by something like this. Yooshin, you are disqualified from breasts.’

‘But, didn’t you like the thick milk smell pooled under your breasts in the summer?’

‘…’

For the first time in a while, the angel and devil inside him agreed.

‘Ah. The darkness of the labyrinth again.’

He regained his senses and straightened his posture.

Mion also lowered her hands and straightened her back.

“First, let me tell you. My advice is just advice, so you should filter it. The labyrinth is a place where you explore at the risk of your life. You shouldn’t leave the choice to others.”

“I trust Priestess Mion-nim.”

“…”

Mion’s face turned slightly red.

“Um… just a moment. Um. What was it?”

Mion hesitated slightly and then continued.

“Ahem! I would like to recommend the forest area to Ska-nim.”

“Is there a reason?”

“As far as I know, Ska-nim uses a sword. And your armor is light.”

“That’s right.”

“The monsters that inhabit there are generally weak. Of course, there are monsters that aren’t, but it’s not a bad floor for explorers who use swords as their main weapon.”

“There’s another reason. You have the potential to obtain various precious herbs and leather. There is a high demand, so it is highly convertible to cash.”

“Finally, it’s because of Ska-nim’s imprint. The monsters that live in the forest area mainly carry poison and disease. With Ska-nim’s Venom Protection, I think you will be able to explore somewhat easily. Of course, you can’t be careless.”

Mion’s words were over.

Jung Yooshin nodded. Natural and reasonable grounds. The explanation felt experienced.

In summary.

There are two reasons to go to the ‘Forest’ floor.

You can have an advantage in compatibility.

You could earn more money.

There is no reason not to go to a place where you can explore easily. It was worth a try. Of course, he would have to prepare thoroughly.

“If I want to find out more information about the forest area, where should I go?”

“You can go to the library in the central area. But you’ll need to learn to read a little more?”

Jung Yooshin was troubled by Mion’s answer.

What should I do?

He wanted to run to the library right away.

‘No. Don’t be impatient. Regain your senses.’

“I will learn slowly.”

Mion wiggled her fingers at Jung Yooshin’s words.

“Ska-nim, would you like me to tutor you? Just the two of us.”

Jung Yooshin’s eyes widened.

Is this kind of luck suddenly coming?

“Really? Thank you!”

“The tutoring time will be after lunch. Would that be okay?”

“Yes! Thank you!”

‘Actually, isn’t Priestess Mion-nim an angel?’

Was he receiving too much from Mion? Suddenly, he felt sorry.

“Priestess Mion-nim, I’m sorry for only receiving like this.”

“No. Ska-nim has given me a lot.”

Mion’s face, which had been smiling, turned slightly dark.

“Why is that?”

“Ah… no. One of my precious ‘things’ has disappeared.”

Things.

Things, huh.

“Shall I find it for you?”

“Ah, No!”

Mion waved her arms. As the protruding breasts shook vigorously, Jung Yooshin’s head turned white.

All thoughts disappeared as if he had been hit in the back of the head.

He thought she said something about things. He couldn’t remember.

“Um… um. Yes. I understand.”

“Yes, yes.”

A hot summer breeze entered the classroom and stroked the hair of the two men and women.

“Then I’ll go first.”

“I’ll prepare enough textbooks. Ska-nim, you just need to bring yourself.”

“Yes. Thank you as always.”

“It’s my pleasure.”

Jung Yooshin left the classroom with an awkward smile.

He felt like his stomach was full even though he hadn’t eaten.

His steps were strangely light.

He returned to the inn.

“I’m back.”

Tarman, who was wiping the table, raised his head.

“Ska-nim, did something good happen?”

“I am happy because I have accumulated knowledge. How can I not be happy when I learn and learn again?”

Tarman tilted his head at Jung Yooshin’s strange answer.

“···Yes. By the way, Ska-nim, you have a guest.”

“Who is it?”

“They say they’re from the Swordsmanship Guild.”

Tarman pointed to the table in the corner.

A shaggy-haired boy was sitting there. I remember. He was a trainee I saw last time.

“Ska-nim, greetings.”

The boy got up from his seat and greeted him politely.

“What’s going on?”

“The guild leader told me to come.”

“Tell him I’m busy filling my mind with nourishment.”

“···He asked if writing feeds you.”

“Tell him I’m busy now, so I’ll stop by soon.”

“He told me to get the exact date.”

“Tell him I’ll go in 3 days.”

“Yes. Please come.”

“Okay.”

The boy got up from his seat, bowed again, and left the inn.

Jung Yooshin looked at the boy’s back as he left, and suddenly a thought came to his mind.

‘Could it be.’

Did they find out about the fight outside the labyrinth city?

His spine tingled.

Honestly, he fought like a dog.

Rather than swordsmanship and combat using Sacred Weapons, it was closer to psychological warfare and guerrilla warfare using poison.

It was a fight that Ashur would foam at the mouth and go crazy over if he knew.

‘Ah. I should have fought more gracefully.’

Still, he won fairly with swordsmanship at the end, so wouldn’t it be okay?

He didn’t want to go to the Swordsmanship Guild even more.

He sighed and walked to the counter.

At that moment.

Creak.

“Mister! How are you doing!”

The inn door opened and the fox beastkin Luna came in and greeted him.

“Did you come to perform today?”

“That’s right!”

“Okay.”

Jung Yooshin sat in the counter chair and opened a book.

It was a book that Mion gave him before leaving the classroom. A children’s fairy tale book. A story about the Water Spirit God and the fisherman.

Jung Yooshin read the book with concentration.

The sun set and Luna’s performance began. People gathered around the table and cheered.

“Tada!!! Slime transformation!”

“Wow!!! Cute!”

“Heo-eok! Look at that squishy slime. If I were a little younger, huh?!”

“Squeak! Squeak!”

Lindo suddenly invaded from somewhere and danced with the slime.

“Look at that white mouse wearing a hat!”

“Crazy. I don’t know who the summoner is, but they know cuteness!”

Jung Yooshin, who was reading a book, chuckled.

That icy Ingrid knew cuteness.

It was something a dog beastkin passing by would laugh at.

He closed the book he was reading and went closer to where Luna was performing.

Luna was sweating and directing the slimes diligently.

Lindo also danced hard to match the squishy movements of the slime.

Moment.

“Ah!”

Luna, whose legs lost strength, slipped off the chair.

“Luna!”

Jung Yooshin broke through the crowd like the wind and hugged Luna.

“Who?”

Luna let out a listless voice.

“Are you okay?”

“I’m… I’m okay.”

“Okay. Be careful.”

“I will. But mister?”

“Why?”

“Because I’m being hugged by you.”

Luna pointed to her belly button with her finger.

“Luna’s lower belly is thumping.”

A sudden bombshell declaration.

Jung Yooshin’s eyes widened like doors.

“What?!”

A silence colder than the winter wind descended on the inn hall.