"Kwaaa─!"
At the third entrance of the cave labyrinth dungeon, Aiden, having burst out through a whirlwind, scread like a pig being slaughtered, his face slamming into the ground.
"My leg! My leg!"
He then scrambled, grabbing at his leg. Thankfully, he grabbed his left leg, the part that had almost been devoured by the earth dragon.
"Ugh... Damn..."
Aiden sighed deeply in relief, collapsing on the floor. Lorraine and Nam Yeon-Jung, who had thrown themselves toward the exit earlier, were sprawled nearby as well.
It was understandable.
After hours of nonstop sprinting, fending off monster attacks coming from all directions, they'd made it out. No matter how superhuman they were, their stamina would be drained.
"...I never thought we'd all make it out alive."
Yusei's condition was much better. He was out of breath, but he wasn't rolling on the floor pathetically.
Kneeling, Yusei looked back at the whirlwind, shaking his head.
"I thought at least two or three of us would drop out. Well, considering the support we got, it's not surprising we all made it."
[In the end, it's because we had the skill to receive support that everyone ca out fine.]
"Yeah, well, I’m still exhausted, though. If I could, I'd just lie down here."
[Haha...]
I forced a smile and shrugged.
‘So they still haven’t noticed the clone?’
When the retreat began, I headed for the place where the earth spirit was, while using a separate clone to support the team mbers.
Then, as I exited the dungeon, I swapped places with the clone.
Of course, the clone’s level was very low. It couldn’t handle close combat. It was, in essence, a trick.
‘But at least I can control it remotely, and it’s not hard to maintain as long as it doesn't take hits.’
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Yusei, with his sharp senses, and Lorraine, who was attuned to detection, were both in a tense situation. Considering the urgency, neither of them seed to have caught on.
Flap! I spread the wings I had folded briefly to change places with the clone.
"Hmm? Those wings... They've gotten darker than before. No, there's a strange aura too..."
[While escaping, I gathered a lot of spirits.]
"Spirits? Whether they’re easy to gather or not aside, do lower-level spirits really change the color of the wings like this?"
[Yes, it depends on the spirits that are gathered.]
"Ah, I see."
Yusei, who wasn’t a spirit user, quickly accepted the short explanation.
"Team 1, Ihayul and 4 mbers, exit confird at 2:53 PM Wednesday. Final results will be tallied later. Well done."
As we all caught our breath for a mont, the facility manager walked over.
There was no need to go to the facility, so the hassle was reduced.
"Excuse , I have a question."
As I confird the end of the practical session, Aiden, who had been looking around, spoke to the manager.
"Do you know if the other teams that entered through different entrances have returned yet?"
"The other two teams exited through ergency evacuation routes."
"Ah, I see, thank you."
That’s crazy, we actually got screwed. After the manager walked away, Aiden mumbled in a panic.
‘It makes sense, though.’
The high-ranking earth spirit.
Its original power had been significantly diminished, but it had the perfect environnt and the full support of the level-2 dungeon.
It had been commanding the monsters, after all. Even promising candidates would have a hard ti retreating with their whole team intact.
[Everyone did a great job. We gathered plenty of information about the dungeon, and with our safe return, I think we can expect good scores.]
"Wow... finally, dismissed."
Outside the controlled area, as I clapped my hands and said this, Aiden responded with a lackluster voice.
...It seed like the happiness from his pupils had evaporated. They were all in similar states, though their levels of exhaustion varied.
[Well, then, let’s call it a day. Good job, everyone.]
"Dismissed..."
"Ho... I miss my bed..."
"...I’m going to rest until Friday..."
The zombies scattered.
"...See you next ti. Though, I’ll probably run into you soti next week."
[Yes, take care and head ho safely.]
The only relatively functional zombie, Yusei, finished the farewell and turned around. However, his steps were slightly unsteady.
[....]
I had no issues.
This fine body of mine could keep moving for a month or more without any trouble.
What’s more, I had just activated Taesan and Gufung up until earlier.
Thanks to sucking energy from the earth and the air, my stamina and magic were hardly depleted.
...Still, my ntal state was a little worn down. Whatever was drained needed to be replenished. I knew how to do that quickly and effectively.
[Anticipation.]
Wiping the blood from my lips, I turned my body. The twisted intestines from binding the pottery and wind had already been fully restored.
.
.
.
Oh? Ihayul, you’re out already?
I had arrived at my destination. Standing before the door, a spark of fire ford ahead.
The spark took the shape of a human. Two arms, two legs, long hair, and the curves of a woman.
[Hello, Bestia.]
The high-ranking fire spirit, Bestia. She had contracted with Professor Riana.
[There was a situation, so I finished earlier than expected and ca to find you.]
Oh, you made it here quickly! Co on in…?
Smiling brightly, Bestia stopped in front of . Her bright red eyes blinked several tis before her gaze shifted past .
Hmm...?
Six wings, still deep brown in color. One wing stood out with an especially dark hue.
...Could it be?
A question, but mostly certainty in her eyes. The senses weren’t as important, but it seed like she could clearly feel it as another spirit.
I nodded.
[Yes, I encountered them in the dungeon.]
[I'll explain more inside.]
Wow, a newcor...! Got it!
Covering her mouth with her hand for a brief mont in shock, Bestia’s eyes sparkled, and she opened the door for . I smiled, gently grabbed her hand, and shook it.
[Thank you.]
Uh, hehehe...
I passed Bestia and entered Professor Riana's research room.
"I’ve been waiting."
A long desk, and green eyes that had been staring at several floating holograms turned toward .
As soon as I opened my eyes, her already soft eyes grew even warr. The warm gaze imdiately put at ease.
"I just saw the end-of-session report. I haven’t had a chance to review it in detail, but it ended really early, huh? Sothing special must’ve happened..."
Professor Riana's gaze landed on my wings. One of the dark brown wings, fluttering slightly. A hint of curiosity shone in her green eyes.
[Yes.]
[There’s sothing I need to explain.]
I nodded and took a step closer.
Flinch.
Professor Riana’s shoulder trembled slightly. She held the pen in her hand, then cleared her throat.
"...Ahem. Sweetie? Could you wait for a mont in the break room? I forgot to change clothes and..."
[Detected the alcohol hidden under the desk.]
[Also, the sll?]
"Eh? I understand the detection part, but the sll? I aired out all the air inside..."
Startled, Professor Riana’s face flushed in embarrassnt.
She turned to approach the desk. Holding her wrist to her nose, she trembled.
I could tell what she was worried about. I stretched out my hands.
"Would you mind hugging ?"
"...No, if you say it like that, I can’t refuse."
Her trembling eyes stopped. After a small sigh, Professor Riana grabbed my waist with both hands and sat in her arms.
"Hehe."
The soft thighs supporting my rear. I smiled and snuggled into Professor Riana’s embrace.
My face buried in her soft, plump body. The warmth seeping through her clothes lted my stiff body.
"Ugh..."
I tightly wrapped my arms around her slim waist and inhaled deeply.
The sowhat awkward scent that lingered before disappeared in an instant, replaced by the sweet, savory scent of her skin, filling my chest.
"Hehehe..."
[Happy, happy, happy...]
About ten seconds. The happiness that had lingered below the normal level skyrocketed, and the stress from the past two days was instantly swept away.
"...Don’t you sll the alcohol? I was just drinking until recently."
Her hand moved to my head. As she gently stroked it, Professor Riana voiced a small concern.
I understood imdiately what she was worried about.
I tightened my embrace around her, burying my face deeper into her chest to inhale the scent.
"...Sniff sniff..."
Especially the scent of her skin filling my chest. With my nose buried there, I couldn’t detect even a hint of alcohol.
[Milk sll.]
[Cozy.]
[Hunger.]
"It only slls good..."
"Hmm, well, I’m relieved if that’s the case... Huh, hehe? Wait, that tickles..."
After two days of being deprived of softness, body heat, and scent, this sensation felt like a gift.
To so, it might seem trivial, but to , it was precious.
So, I pressed closer and enjoyed the happiness, giggling as Professor Riana shifted her body slightly.
But I made sure to keep my arms around her back to prevent myself from falling.
"Yes. I’m glad there’s no problem. Hmm, hmm, you’re not going anywhere. Let’s calm down...?"
With her gentle hands still smoothing my hair, my already sleepy eyes relaxed further.
The evil spirit that hadn’t shown itself for two days began to slither its way back. anwhile, my body, which had been squirming, started to freeze up.
"Heh, you’re calm now. Sweetie, would you like to lift your face for a mont?"
The hand gently pressed against my temple, and I lifted my head. My face slipped away from her chest, and in my drowsy vision, her beautiful face filled my sight.
Kiss.
"Hehe, hehe."
A short kiss on my lips before it pulled away. Professor Riana smiled brightly as she kissed my cheek and asked,
"Did you have a good trip?"
"Yes, I did."
It was the sa greeting as before, but I didn’t mind.
I didn’t hold back my spreading smile, and this ti, I kissed Professor Riana’s cheek.
Then, with an even fresher smile, Professor Riana brushed up my bangs and kissed deeply on the lips.
"...You didn’t get hurt too badly, right? Of course, there’s the vice principal’s insurance, but small injuries tend to remain depending on the person."
"No, I’m fine." [A little hurt.]
Stiff.
The hand that had been stroking my head froze for a mont. My breath stopped for a mont too.
"...Hmm. Your answer’s a little different?"
Her eyes, which were intensely focused on mine, softened with affection, but there was a slight dullness in them.
I, trying to avoid her gaze, buried my face in her full chest.
"...I... I’m a little hurt..."
"Hmm..."
Professor Riana humd a strange sound as she tilted her head.
Riana’s scolding the king again.
Hey, shouldn’t we save him?
Honestly, I think this is the king’s karma...
What does that an, Euros... I agree.
The spirits, who had been watching the situation from a distance, whispered among themselves.
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