Story 1-10 "The Fight Begins"
"Like... A human?"
There was a person. If it was a regular dungeon, it wouldn't be odd. There's a class called "Explorer" as well.
However, they wouldn't be where we're at. Especially since we're in the unknown 60th floor.
If what Hamakaze said a mont ago was true it would be a turn for the better.
Probably, the answer was no.
"Yes. If it is a human then you might be able to talk to them."
"Yeah, it would be nice if it goes well."
If they don't have any hostility they won't attack. I'm pretty sure if so unknown person ca in and started attacking, they would unmistakenably try to kill .
"If it was sealed that tightly there must have been a good reason."
"That's... Right."
"However, we can't throw away the possibility- even though that's very slim."
I took a deep breath.
"Anyhow, the thing that killed should be the key point here."
That strength was absurd. It doesn't compare to any of the monsters we've fought. It draws a line.
"What do you an?"
"If we beat it we I can get a strong servant, and clearing the dungeon would be a breeze."
It completely ignored my Endurance and sliced . I can definitely use it.
Also, there's one more thing. It's only my hunch, but...
"What if we beat that thing, we clear the dungeon?"
"If that's so, maybe this was why this place was sealed up?"
Hamakaze didn't deny my opinion. However, she pointed out the contradiction.
In the end, a third-party really does help, and grasps things that I don't. I'm not perfect.
It would be stupid to dismiss another person's opinion. What ever it is, if it's usable I'll use it.
Hamakaze smootly agreed with and also added so doubts to consider.
"That might be valid. Whatever the reason, in the end there's only one more route to go."
Putting it that way makes things simple, but in practice it's difficult.
However, I can't just stand here, or I can't beat the crap out of Sajima.
"Getting back to topic, Hamakaze. Tell how I was when I was killed. How and from what did I die? Just tell what you know."
"... There's a limit to how far I rember, but..."
"First, when you opened the door you were about to use Berserk Tempest. Also, you weren't in the room yet."
I do rember that. I then suddenly realized my arm flew off... Rembering that sort of brings back the feeling of the pain.
"After that, you suddenly fell flat. After that..."
"I died, right?"
"Yes."
"What happened after that?"
"Your lower half was fine... So I took it and moved away. That's all."
"That's it. I'm sort of hung up there... Why did the enemy let go? If you were able to retrieve then you should've been inside its attack range."
"...I, also thought about it. Is there so sort of reason?"
...A reason, huh?
Why didn't it attack... No, it couldn't attack...?
If I was the enemy, I wouldn't let myself escape. I'd take their life.
Hypothetically speaking, maybe there was so sort of condition, and because of that it couldn't attack...?
The chains sealing the room were tightly shut. That ans it was set up so that the being inside wouldn't be let out. However, with Hamakaze's magic it was easily cut.
"...Huh?"
I rember an odd feeling.
If the chains were easily broken by Spirit-rank magic, it would easily break out.
But, it didn't.
Which ans, it wasn't the chains, but if it's sothing the enemy itself can't control then--
The doubts were solved, and I figured it out.
"...Hamakaze. When I died, where was my corpse?"
"Your... corpse?"
"Yeah. What if... My lower half was outside the room, and my inner half inside...?
"Y-Yes, it was so.... Do you rember anything after you died?
Hamakaze looked frankly shocked.
"...No, it's just a guess. A guess... but I believe in it."
It didn't co out. It didn't reach out.
In that case, there would be many ways to lay my hands on it
"It killed once. I'll need to return the favor... right?"
I dusted off the dirt on my rear. Hamakaze, who was already standing up, ca to my side.
"I'll kill it, the monster sealed within."
"As you wish."
We moved out to grab the things I needed in the plan I thought up.
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The doors opened again. The chains were just like the Monster House in the 51st floor.
As I thought, this room has so sort of importance.
The smoke ca out from the gap. Only this room rewound ti.
The slaves I have are Hamakaze, High Wolf 1 and 2.
"As the door opens, High Wolves 1 and 2, rush in. Hamakaze, protect my life."
I gave out their "Absolute Order".
To attack, I'll need to get rid of that mist. However, we don't have the ti for that.
As Hamakaze said, the enemy didn't co out for . I think it's "couldn't co out", instead of "didn't co out".
Moreover, the part that was cut off from was the part that was inside. The latter didn't get cut. It didn't lay a finger on it.
Which ans, it's safer to attack from the outside.
That's what I think.
Of course, while looking for the High Wolves, I explained it to Hamakaze as well. She concured, and even swore to defend by my side.
And then, we arrived here.
"...Daichi,"
"This ti I'll kill it with Berserk Tempest. You protect ."
"...Alright."
Hamakaze readied her knife, and started casting Wind, while I readied Berserk Tempest.
High Wolf 1 was bait to attract attention.
"Alright! Hamakaze! Open the door!"
"Roger!"
Hamakaze opened the heavy gates.
The signal to fight to the death.
"Number 1! Go!!"
"Groowwlll!!!"
The howling silver wolf jumped into the room of death.
"Guooooo!!"
A ferocious cry erased the High Wolf's roars. I rember hearing it, but I can't see it.
The giant shadow it cast was enough.
"Goooaaaaa!"
The wolf was recklessly cut. At this timing, Wolf 2 rushes in.
At the sa ti I released my magic.
"Berserk Tempest!!"
The gales blew forth. The smoke dissipated, and the blew towards us.
"Wind!!"
Hamakaze blew away the smoke that covered out vision.
At this mont I couldn't move away my eyes.
A tallic sound resonated.
The sliced up High Wolf's flesh dropped down.
The smoke disappeared, and the room beca slightly brighter.
The smoke finally cleared== And the being inside opened its eyes.
The giant shadow was just an illusion.
There was no giant; instead there was a girl adorned in a black robe.
The wind magic blew off her hood, her features beca clear.
It wasn't far off from what Hamakaze described.
It wasn't a human, but it was in the shape of a human.
"...Oi, are you kidding ?"
"...It can't be..."
They were told in legends of the previous world.
They're the incarnation of people's fear. The long sword stained in blood. Red skin. Burning scarlet eyes.
Shining horns growing from the head.
Yes, they're...
Oni.
"This is the second ti we face, heroes?"
A hostile smile and short teeth.
My senses are telling danger.
That woman had the sa murderous intent.
She was the one that killed .
Her body above all told .
It was the figure of one who hunts lives.
In front of her, was us.
"Now then... Shall the killing begin?"
The impending slice finally cut down the curtains of this fight to the death.
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