Side: Prim
Yamato was down yesterday because a defect was found in the prototype communication tool, but as soon as Mother comforted him, he bounced back.
Although she will be Yamato’s stepmother, Mother is the only woman he can rely on, as he cannot return to Earth and has declared that he wouldn’t go back even if he could. It makes me a little jealous.
Well, he does rely on Mana and me sometimes, and he probably relies on Hilde and Mako too.
And it’s not just that, but last night, we, along with Mother, comforted Yamato thoroughly.
Aria and Mako haven’t arrived yet, but I think they should just accept it already.
The investigation of the Krater Labyrinth proceeded smoothly.
In the desert area on the 6th floor, we encountered Giant Sandwurm, Grand Deathwurm, Sand Dragoon, and Desert Dragoon as expected, so we hunted them down thoroughly.
We also managed to hunt Big Scissors Scorpion of P-U rank, Hard Shell Scorpion of M-R rank, and Oasis Spider of P-R rank, so it should be enough for material replenishment.
Spiders have many species, so there are many types of silk and cloth.
While their properties seem to correspond to the attributes of their magic stones, the cloth from low-rank spiders is still widely available to the general public.
The magic stone of the Oasis Spider we defeated this time has an earth attribute, so its cloth seems to be a material for high physical defense.
And on the very next day, we were able to descend to the 7th floor.
“This is…”
“I’ve never seen this before, could there really be a floor like this…”
“I haven’t heard of it either.”
Everyone was surprised, and even Mana and Eos, who had labyrinth experience, said they had never seen or heard of it, but I suppose that’s understandable.
It was a floor where many floating islands, like Alka’s sky island, were present.
“It feels similar to the 7th floor of the Solpre Labyrinth.”
“It really does. It’s like those islands are floating in the sky.”
The islands were connected by bridges, but unlike the lake in the Solpre Labyrinth, the surroundings were sky, so falling would be fatal.
It would probably be fine if we used Flying or Scaffolding, but I don’t feel like trying it.
The fact that there don’t seem to be many islands is a relief, I guess.
The monsters on this floor were mostly bird-like, but there were also Gryphons, wind-attribute Dragoons, and Sauruses.
Also, among the demi-humans were Valkyries.
Part of the central island had become like a city, and it seemed to be a settlement, with a considerable number of them living there.
On the 6th floor, P-rank and M-rank monsters were about half and half, but on the 7th floor, there were more M-rank monsters, so I expect A-rank and O-rank monsters to appear from now on.
As expected, on the 8th floor, A-rank monsters appeared, albeit a few.
The 8th floor was a forest area, and surprisingly, Luna-Garm of M-I rank, Diplodocus, Titanoceratops, and Scissarhell Grizzly, and Mega-Quake of M-C rank were living there normally.
I-rank monsters are abnormal species, and C-rank monsters are catastrophe species. The fact that they were living in packs was unbelievable.
Oh, and Royal Crawlers were also present, so we hunted them properly.
Some of the ponds were inhabited by Lake Dragoons, and Forest Dragoons were also present.
The A-rank monsters that appeared on this floor were Dreadnought, Pentaceratops, and Imperial Crawler, three types.
Dreadnought is of the Brachiosaurus species, like Diplodocus. Pentaceratops and Titanoceratops are of the Protoceratops species, and Imperial Crawler is a catastrophe species of the Crawler type.
Although their numbers were small, we hunted multiple of each, so we were able to obtain ample materials and magic stones, including those for tribute.
“Imperial Crawlers! We can make cloth that surpasses royal silk!”
“What kind of cloth will it be!”
After defeating the Imperial Crawler, Marina and Flam’s excitement has been escalating uncontrollably, but since this is the first time it’s been confirmed, I suppose it can’t be helped.
Furthermore, on the 8th floor, something happened that got Yamato and Mako excited as well.
“Yamato-kun, do you use Investing?”
“Investing? Ah, commercial magic. No, I can’t use it.”
“You can use it with Mystic Eye Magic. Or rather, hurry up and use Investing on that pond!”
“On that pond? Well, alright. ‘Investing.’ …Mako-san!”
“As expected. Do you have barrels prepared?”
“No, but I’ll make them!”
Since both Yamato and Mako can use Bestowed Magic and Mystic Eye Magic, they can use the commercial magic “Investing,” an item appraisal magic, even without being registered with the Trader’s Guild.
So, the two of them suddenly started using Investing, and Yamato quickly drew out ten containers of processed magic silver, each holding about 20 liters, for a total of 200 liters of water from the pond where Lake Dragoons were found.
Why were they so desperate for that water?
“This is brine! With this…!”
“Sayuri-sama will surely be overjoyed. To be able to obtain it here…”
After they calmed down, they explained it to me: brine is an essential ingredient for making ramen noodles.
It’s true that commercial magic Investing seems to be able to appraise items, but I didn’t know it could be used on water.
However, we’ve all eaten ramen before, so if it’s water for making it, I’m interested. Eos can make noodles, but the soup is quite troublesome, so it will have to wait until Sayuri-sama makes it.
And then there’s the 9th floor, which was a rocky wasteland with almost no vegetation.
The monsters living there were M-U rank Dragoons of fire, wind, earth, and darkness attributes, M-I rank Tyrannosaurus, Titanopritex, and Shadow Hide, and M-C rank Ignis Bird and Rudra Foul, a parade of M-rank monsters.
Ah, Tyrannosaurus is an abnormal species of Allosaurus, Titanopritex is of Pteranodon, and Shadow Hide is of Hyde Viper.
Tyrannosaurus, in particular, is a monster that once caused immense damage to Valentia.
Although Allosaurus species do not form packs, we still managed to hunt five of them.
“The number of monsters and types is decreasing around here.”
“Since there are many abnormal and catastrophe species, it would be problematic if the same number appeared as on the lower floors.”
Indeed.
Still, if we can hunt even one of them, it’s a big payday, so hunters aiming for a quick fortune… impossible, they can’t reach this far.
Because we have many Ancient Classes, it’s not much of a problem, but regular raids only have a few High Class members at best.
If High Class members formed an Alliance, it might be manageable, but even then, casualties would be unavoidable.
“I don’t see any A-rank monsters on this floor, are there none?”
“I think there are, but perhaps we just haven’t encountered them because it’s quite vast? We’re also doing a preliminary survey, so we’re going all over the place.”
“That might be it.”
Rudia answered Ed’s question, and Mother agreed, but I think so too.
“Compared to the 4th floor, it feels narrower, so it’s also possible they simply aren’t spawning.”
“There’s that possibility too.”
While we were talking, we were attacked by Death Crimson, a catastrophe species of Shadow Hide, of A-C rank.
Perhaps because it was near the transfer gate to the 10th floor, only one appeared, but it was a giant snake nearly 50 meters long, shrouded in red toxic mist, making it difficult to defeat.
The red toxic mist was so potent that it instantly killed even a Tyrannosaurus that happened to get close, so if Mako hadn’t dispersed the mist using Alfheim and Niflheim, it would have been an irretrievable disaster.
And the 10th floor, where we are now, is a snowfield.
There were ice-attribute M-U rank Dragoons, as well as the catastrophe species Diamond Feather of Ice Rock and Nine Tail of Fire Tail.
However, this is all that was confirmed on the 10th floor, so I feel like the lowest floor is approaching.
“Is this the end?”
“What do you think?”
“Even if it is, we can’t go further. It’s time.”
As Yamato said, this is as far as we go for now.
We’ve gathered the materials Brother Rai asked for, and I’m curious about Hilde’s condition.
Also, since the floors have been filled with M-rank monsters, if there’s more to come, A-rank monsters will likely appear normally, and perhaps even O-rank monsters might show up.
We still have some leeway, but it would be tough for Mother, Fiana, Reina, and Seras, who are Normal Class.
No, even high-class Yuri, Aria, Ed, Marina, Fina, and Camellia would have a hard time.
Ah, as expected, after dealing with nothing but high-rank monsters, everyone’s level has increased.
This is our current license.
Yamato Hydrangea Mikami
17 years old
Lv. 95
Human Race · Ancient Human
Union: Wing Crest
Hunter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Hunter’s Rank: O
Order’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Float Outside
Order’s Rank: O
Crafter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Crafter’s Rank: G-S
Primrose Hydrangea Mikami
17 years old
Lv. 91
Beast Race · Ancient Foxy
Union: Wing Crest
Hunter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Hunter’s Rank: O-D
Trader’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Trader’s Rank: C
Manalease A. Mikami
18 years old
Lv. 82
Human Race · Ancient Elf
Union: Wing Crest
Hunter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Float
Hunter’s Rank: D-E
Trader’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Trader’s Rank: C
Yuriana Reina Amister
14 years old
Lv. 59
Human Race · Human Half · High Elf
Healer’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Float
Healer’s Rank: P
Meena F. Mikami
17 years old
Lv. 77
Human Race · Ancient Human
Union: Wing Crest
Order’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Float Outside
Order’s Rank: G
Hunter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Hunter’s Rank: E
Flam Mikami
18 years old
Lv. 76
Yokai Race · Ancient Undine
Union: Wing Crest
Hunter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Hunter’s Rank: E
Crafter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Crafter’s Rank: G-S
Lydia Highwind
16 years old
Lv. 78
Dragon Race · Ancient Dragonewt (Ice Dragon)
Union: Wing Crest
Hunter’s Guild: Valentia Dragon Kingdom Draconia
Hunter’s Rank: E
Trader’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Trader’s Rank: C
Rudia Highwind
16 years old
Lv. 78
Dragon Race · Ancient Dragonewt (Fire Dragon)
Union: Wing Crest
Hunter’s Guild: Valentia Dragon Kingdom Draconia
Hunter’s Rank: E
Crafter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Crafter’s Rank: S
Athena Wilness Crystal Tomari
84 years old
Lv. 73
Dragon Race · Ancient Dragonian
Dragon Name: Crystal Dragonian
Union: Wing Crest
Hunter’s Guild: Valentia Dragon Kingdom Draconia
Hunter’s Rank: E-A
Aria
15 years old
Lv. 51
Beast Race · High Rabitry
Union: Wing Crest
Priest’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Float
Priest’s Rank: B
Hunter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Hunter’s Rank: G-S
Mako Katagiri
21 years old
Lv. 88
Human Race · Ancient Human
Union: Wing Crest
Hunter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Hunter’s Rank: D
Healer’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Healer’s Rank: A
Raus Woodlandlight
14 years old
Lv. 65
Beast Race · Ancient Ulfy
Union: Wing Crest
Hunter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Hunter’s Rank: A-P
Order’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Float Outside
Order’s Rank: G
Rebecca
14 years old
Lv. 63
Yokai Race · Ancient Undine
Union: Wing Crest
Hunter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Hunter’s Rank: A-P
Carol Bernstein
15 years old
Lv. 59
Human Race · High Elf
Union: Wing Crest
Healer’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Fierite
Healer’s Rank: P
Hunter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Hunter’s Rank: P
Reina
12 years old
Lv. 39
Yokai Race · Harpy
Union: Wing Crest
Crafter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Crafter’s Rank: C
Hunter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Hunter’s Rank: C
Seras Lichtenfels
13 years old
Lv. 35
Yokai Race · Rabitry Half · Lamia
Union: Wing Crest
Hunter’s Guild: Libertarian Federation Lichtenfels
Hunter’s Rank: C
Edward Albert
19 years old
Lv. 53
Human Race · Fairy Half · High Dwarf
Union: Wing Crest
Crafter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Crafter’s Rank: P-G
Marina Albert
19 years old
Lv. 51
Dragon Race · Fairy Half · Hydragonewt
Union: Wing Crest
Crafter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Crafter’s Rank: G-S
Trader’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Trader’s Rank: B
Fina Albert
17 years old
Lv. 53
Yokai Race · High Harpy
Union: Wing Crest
Crafter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Crafter’s Rank: P-G
Fiana
15 years old
Lv. 37
Beast Race · Loxy
Union: Wing Crest
Crafter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Crafter’s Rank: B
Camellia
16 years old
Lv. 49
Human Race · High Human
Union: Wing Crest
Hunter’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Hunter’s Rank: G-S
Lucas
21 years old
Lv. 61
Beast Race · High Tigari
Union: Wing Crest
Order’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Order’s Rank: A
Lyra
17 years old
Lv. 60
Beast Race · High Harpy
Union: Wing Crest
Order’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Float
Order’s Rank: A
Marisa
20 years old
Lv. 60
Yokai Race · High Vampire
Union: Wing Crest
Butler’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Float
Butler’s Rank: S
Viola
15 years old
Lv. 57
Beast Race · High Tigari
Union: Wing Crest
Butler’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Float
Butler’s Rank: B
Eos Wilness Emerald
117 years old
Lv. 79
Dragon Race · Ancient Dragonian
Dragon Name: Emerald Dragonian
Union: Wing Crest
Butler’s Guild: Valentia Dragon Kingdom Draconia
Butler’s Rank: G
Hunter’s Guild: Valentia Dragon Kingdom Draconia
Hunter’s Rank: E
Apricot Hydrangea
37 years old
Lv. 41
Beast Race · Foxy
Union: Wing Crest
Healer’s Guild: Amister Kingdom Feel
Healer’s Rank: M
Yamato reached the same level as Shinichi, who was said to be the highest level in the history of Helios Orb, and I will also join the ranks of O-rank hunters once I complete the procedures.
Mana also ranks up to D-rank, and Athena to E-rank. Aria and Camellia also rank up for evolving into High Class.
Also, Camellia’s place of origin and registered location, Estrella, has been officially abandoned, so upon joining Wing Crest, her registration location has been changed to Feel as a result of reissuing it.
While everyone else has also significantly leveled up, the minor group had days where they couldn’t move due to growth spurts, and Fiana, Reina, and Seras have the issue of acute magic power fluctuation, so they’ve been holding back their attacks as we go deeper.
The problem lies with Raus and Rebecca, both of whom have evolved into Ancient Classes.
It’s understandable given that they were fighting against such high-rank monsters, but we don’t know how this evolution will affect their physical condition, so the healers are watching them closely.
There are no major problems so far, but since evolution into High Class is said to slow down growth, we can’t predict anything at all.
Therefore, I intend to ask Sayuri-sama for her cooperation.
I just hope it’s nothing more than pain.
