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The last labyrinth was full of traps, unlike the previous one. Well, it's a minotaur's labyrinth, so they don't want us to reach it easily. To me it looks like they're running away, but there were two treasure chests, so let's not complain.

I break through the traps and come to the boss room. Once again, the members are me, Lily, Ion, Setia, Noah, and Livina.

Livina says confidently.

'Well, if they're males, I'll finish them off on my own.

Considering the enemies we've faced in the past, I don't think they're so sweet.

He wouldn't be the kind of boss that would let you win easily. After all, he's a famous monster in Greek mythology. It's simple, but I'm going to give you operational instructions.

"We don't know what the enemy is capable of. "We don't know what they're capable of, so we'll have to find out. "We don't know what they're capable of, so we'll have to find out. After that I'll leave the rest to you, Libina.

I got it!

The next time it doesn't work, if it doesn't work.

If it doesn't work, Lily, Aeon, don't do it for me.

Yeah!
I'll take care of it!

We'll make sure they're covered.

Yes, sir.
Hmm.

Well, it's the same as usual when it comes to strategy. I take out my scarlet ring and Setia takes on the challenge with her bow equipped.

As we enter the boss's room, lightning strikes in front of us and a minotaur appears.

Minotaur?
? ? ?

'Moaoao! How did you get this far? As promised, I will fight you!

He had a big axe, and was half cow and half human. He was only dressed in boomerang pants...take a lesson from the cow demon general.

Lily and the others composed themselves. Then the minotaur's attitude changes.

"Mo? Moaoao! I like it a lot! Marry me.

I heard a snapping sound inside me. What are you talking about? You know what? I'm gonna burn your boomerang pants to the ground, you son of a b*tc*.

No!

The minotaur turns white at Lily and the others' answer.

''Why... why aren't you popular... when I'm so strong...''

He's a very human being. In this guy's mind, the stronger you are, the more popular you are.

Then the minotaur looks at me and becomes angry.

'It was you! I hate natural harem bastards like you! I'll kill you!

It was a terrible mistake. But we're in agreement.

"That's funny. I don't like guys who dress like you, too.

I didn't want to call them boomerang pants because Lily and the others are here. I don't want them asking for an explanation. The minotaurs are coming.

Me and Livina are going to set them up first.

"Rune Arts!

"Nasty Dream Wards!

First of all, the martial arts are sealed off as planned, and the minotaur is enveloped in pink smoke.

''Mo! They're all beautiful girls! Yeah, right. You love me that much? Okay! I'll hold them all!

Oh...Livina?

It's the art of making a man dream. The seduction skill required you to look at me to make it work, but with this, if you're trapped, you won't be able to escape. I'll beat you comfortably.

That's a nasty one... it's a pretty hard move to get around. But after all, it seems the minotaur isn't so easy. Livina is astonished.

'Huh? That's weird! You can't suck life force or magic! Wow!

Livina's lewd dream wards are blown up. Minotaur skills?

'Mo-ooh! My woman is gone!

The minotaur is in great tears. Then the minotaur looks at Livina.

'I have a bad feeling about this...'

'Moaoao! You're the one who showed me the dream that I had earlier! Take responsibility!

'I don't know what you mean! Lilly and the others, please!

I got it! Renki! Grand Slash!

Lily uses a Grand Slash to slash at the Minotaur. But then the unbelievable happened.

'Mo-ooh!'

Caaaaah!

The moment the Minotaur's attack and Lily's great sword collided, Lily was blown away and crashed into the wall.

''Ugh... ouch...''

Bullshit... is there such a difference in muscle strength between Lily and the Minotaur that they can't get into a battle with each other?

'Lily! I won't let you go any further!

Aeon slashes the minotaur. However, it is only minimally reduced.

''Such a mosquito-like attack is not good enough for me!

That's what the minotaur says, but Aeon continues to attack, dodging the minotaur's attacks.

Ion really understands his role. Even if the damage is like a mosquito, if it accumulates, it will cause a lot of damage. Setia also shoots magic arrows of all the attributes together. Does fire seem weak?

'No amount of attacking is going to get you anywhere! Me, I've got the regeneration!

The damage is indeed healing. Still, Ion and Setia continue to attack. While I'm recovering from Lily's recovery, Aeon buys me some time so Lily can return.

'Hey! Dragon Technique! Dragonclaw!

'Mo? Moaoao!

The minotaur reacts to Lily's attack. Quickly, Ion also uses a martial arts technique.

'Ice Blade! Dual Splash!

Aeon slashes in rapid succession from behind, combining a series of blows and ice blades, but the minotaur ignores him and collides with Lily's dragon claw, and Lily is blown away again. We match it there.

'Arrow Rain!'

Hm!

A rain of Setia's arrows and the sting of Nowa's shadow hits the minotaur, but Setia's arrow martial arts aren't much different from Aeon's in terms of damage.

And the sting of Nowa's shadow doesn't penetrate, it's blocked by an invisible wall and stops.

What was that? I guess we'll just have to make the attack now.

Magic Bullet!

"Flame Circle!

Livina shoots a magic bullet, but it too is guarded by the wall. My Flame Circle burns the minotaur, but it doesn't do much damage.

Everyone gathers around.

"Lilly, are you okay?

Yeah, I didn't manage to hit the wall! I managed to not hit the wall! But what do we do? Tact.

'I think I've figured out what the enemy's skills are. Setia, try using some fancy magic on the minotaur. Nowa is a dragon skill. Aeon, Lily, I know this is going to be tough, but you're going to have to buy us some time.

Okay!
"Yes!
Hmm...

Lilly rushes in. The minotaur stands up to it, but Lilly brushes off the minotaur's attack. Then she unleashes a martial art.

'Continuous slash!'

Lily's attack hits the minotaur for the first time, but it doesn't do much. It's just a little less damage than my Flame Circle.

But Lilly has a series of attacks. I fire another continuous slash. The Minotaur is damaged. I should have done this from the beginning. It's already Lily's characteristic to compare power first, so there's nothing I can do about it.

But the minotaur didn't miss Lily's opening after the attack was over. Lily also tried to guard with her large sword, but was blown away.

'I was told you were stalling for time!

Aeon complains and uses his throwing maneuvers to buy time, and then Noah joins him.

'Dragon technique! Dragon Absolute!

But the Minotaur ignores the Dragon Absolute and goes for Nowa. It still doesn't take effect.

''...Evil Eye!''

The minotaur stops moving for a moment, but that's it.

'Mo-ooh!'

The big axe closes in on Nowa, but Nowa ducks under the shadow. Then Setia's magic goes into effect.

'Blossom Storm!'

But Blossom Storm is blocked by the mysterious wall and does no damage to the minotaur. There's no doubt about it. Everyone gathers on me.

'It looks like that guy has a blessing that can nullify the skill attacks of Lily and the others.

Whore Wards, magic and shadow stings, magic bullets, and dragon techniques are all skill-based attacks. Only the martial arts seem to be effective, probably due to the fact that they are weapon techniques.

'Hoho. You're a harem bastard, but you're aware of the ability of my blessing... as you might have guessed, my minotaur blessing causes suicide attacks and skill attacks to be disabled against children.

The Minotaur is a child chosen for sacrifice in mythology. Probably an ability from there. With this, Lily and the others' attack was blocked.

"I see...

What are you going to do? Mr. Takut.

But more importantly, are we children?

You're an adult.

It's probably a delicate place where middle schoolers, and possibly high schoolers, are children. Perhaps child represents a sub-race summoner. Otherwise, me and other non-adult players wouldn't be able to beat this guy.

It's like our natural enemy came to us at the last minute. Well, that was my mistake for not leaving Gray and the others behind.

Well, now that we know the skills of the enemy, we know what we have to do. Then the minotaur comes to me and says, "I'll tell you what.

'I'm telling you, there's no point in calling in the spirits and dragonizing them, okay? If you can't reach the stars, you can't beat me.

You mean the condition for breaking through the Minotaur's blessing is to reach the stars? So you're saying that he's not up to par. But there is a way to beat this guy.

"...and Nowa is my shadow.

Hmm.

Noah lurks in my shadow. I instruct everyone in sync and I confront the minotaur.

'Mo-ooh!' You're not going to fight me, are you?

That's right. You have done me damage. No matter how much Aeon attacked me, I couldn't do any damage to you.

This is obviously not right. This guy said that the minotaur's blessing was to disable suicide attacks and skill attacks. There is no special defense in it. If that's the case, then Aeon and Setia's attacks didn't do any damage purely because of this guy's high defense.

But my attacks were usually, or even far more damaging than normal. Combined with the legend, a theory comes to mind.

''You... you're pretty weak against humans, aren't you?

The Minotaur was defeated by Theseus, the legendary hero of Athenai. In other words, the Minotaur was defeated by humans. Then it's no wonder that they are weak against humans.

"Hm. So what's up with that? You won't be able to withstand my attacks, will you?

You don't deny it. Fine!

'Right. Which means I can take you down without taking any of your attacks!

'Interesting! Do it! Harlem!

Me and the minotaur started fighting. I lose the first round of firing. I guess power is not enough to win, after all.

"Moaoao!

We ducked the minotaur's big axe that attacked us in a chase, but the big axe attack gouged the ground. A direct hit would result in instant death.

Fireblast!

'Mo? Moaoao!

My fireblast is prevented from spinning the big axe fast enough to prevent it. Then!

Explosions!

The minotaur explodes. It does some damage to the minotaur, but it throws a big axe at me. Oh no!

Teleportation!

I teleport behind the minotaur and aim for its head, but I can't cut it off. But the burning heat of the scarlet ring burns the minotaur.

'Mo-ooh! It's getting better!

The minotaur catches the big axe as it comes back like a boomerang and comes swinging the big axe around, burning.

I manage to catch it off and slash at it when I see an opening. In the meantime, Setia and Livina continue to debuff me. After all, they didn't become paralyzed, poisoned, or iced, but they did succeed in reducing muscle strength and defense.

The minotaur cries out as Lily and the others also find an opening and attack, and I manage to shave off half of my life force by using fire magic and explosive magic methods.

'Mo-ooh! You seem to be using some strange swordplay, but the play is over!

A bright red aura deceives from the Minotaur, and his muscles swell up. This is turning into a madman!

Furthermore, the minotaur raises one hand and lightning strikes his hand. Then another great axe appears in the minotaur's hand.

Ahhh...this is bad.

A series of blows from two great axes that don't feel the weight of the great axe is coming. I couldn't handle the stones and avoided them, but I should have avoided them completely, but they sliced through me.

''Moaoao!''

"Huh! Teleport!

He teleports away. What the hell was that? A wind blade? No, it's something different. Fortunately, it seems to be a different slash than the big axe attack. Otherwise, it would be an instant death.

''Tact! Heel!

I get my first recovery from Lily, but the minotaurs are coming.

'Mo-ooh!'

Give me time to think.

"Lilly, Setia. Please recover.

Okay!
Got it!

I intercepted them, but every time I avoided them, they cut me. I asked Livina for an illusion, but she aimed precisely at me. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of your time in the city. If this is the case, we're stuck.

For that reason, I need to understand the mechanics of this attack.

When I touch the big axe to try it out, it won't cut me. Expecting an invisible slash, I held the scarlet ring up, but it slashed through the scarlet ring.

As I explored, I realized that this would happen with the new big axe. It wouldn't occur if I avoided the first big axe. So it's the ability of the newly acquired big axe.

Then I would parry the new big axe's attack and avoid the first one. Then there is no damage. Good! This will work!

I counter with acceleration and manage to get through the gap between the two great axes and deal some damage.

Then, when I'm almost ready to take it down, the minotaur shouts again.

'Mo-ooh! You can't lose! I'll never be the only guy who's popular!

It's like I'm the one who's bullying him. I think I'm the one being bullied.

"Mo-ooh!

The Minotaur shouted and slammed the great axe into the ground, releasing a mass of atmosphere like an Atmosphere.

''Atmosphere!''

I clash with Atmoswyr, but the minotaur swings his other great axe and a tornado of wind follows me. I can't do that one.

'Teleport!'

I teleported away and ducked, aiming for the minotaur's hand, but I still couldn't cut it off.

"Moaoao!

The minotaur shouts and lightning strikes me.

'Noah!'

Hmph!

It's over!

The minotaur is convinced of victory and swings the great axe. Here!

Now!

I won't let you!

You can't do that!

Lily and Ion both stop the big axe together. If they haven't swung it down, they haven't added force yet. This is the only time to stop the Minotaur's attack. Furthermore, Setia, Noah and Livina set to work.

''Vine Bind!'' 

...Shadowbinding!

"Wicked Wards!

He is bound by the vines and shadows of the trees and trapped in the lewd dream wards. The only thing this guy can disable is the damage caused by his skills. That was confirmed by Setia, Nowa and Livina. The magic that binds him cannot be nullified. In fact, it was trapped in the lewd dream ward at first.

'Mo-ooh! You're playing tied up from these beautiful girls! I can't wait!

She's a dominant force!

Mr. Tact... may I disarm them?

...hmm. That's disgusting.

I agree with both of you.

Do we even agree with Libina... or should we be relieved that the minotaur doesn't agree with us?

Ta-tact.

'Hurry up, please! Push me.

Lilly and her friends are in trouble. This is not good. Well, we'll let you decide.

Acceleration!

I slash continuously. Warding and restraints are released and I swing the big axe at me.

"Teleportation!

I teleport to duck the big axe and get behind the minotaur. Then I use my martial arts skills. I aim for the neck!

Flash!

Just when I thought it was decided, the minotaur ducked a flash. Oops. So this guy hid the fact that he was going to give up on me?

That's too bad!

The other invisible attack comes, a great axe coming at me.

'I won't let it... evil eye!

Nuh! I just stopped for a moment like that.

'Dragon technique! Dragonclaw!

Lily's dragon claw clashes with the great axe.

'No matter how many times I try, it's nothing.'

Blossom Storm!
Azure Wave!
Magical Bullets!

The Minotaur is attacked by the Minotaur, but the blessing doesn't do any damage.

"I told you it's not working--?

Everyone's attacks were not futile. In the few seconds that everyone made it, I put my feet on the ground. This time, it's over!

Acceleration!

I slash at my high speed and finally turn my scarlet ring.

'Flame Circle!'

The minotaur is burned by the flames that rise from the ground and collapses.

''Ha... ha... ha... just in time...''

Of course. You fought me.

I quickly set up my scarlet ring on the minotaur as soon as I could.

''Don't be so deadly...I'm completely defeated...well done, harem bastard.''

This guy still doesn't say that... but he tells me I've done well, and the joy of beating this guy outweighs my anger.

'Oh... giving it your all and losing... not a bad pleasure.

The minotaur is disappearing.

'Tell me the last thing. How did you stay safe from the lightning?

'I think you've forgotten that you've been hiding in my shadow.

...buoy.

Noah gives a buoyant sign.

'You defended against the lightning with your shadow... tch... this is why I hate harem guys.

I looked at the fallen minotaur and had a question I had to ask him.

'Let me ask you one question too. Why did you build a labyrinth here?

The Minotaur had a labyrinth on an island called Crater Island. It felt strange to be on a mountain like this.

'Huh? I don't know... if I may say so, maybe it's because we're so close to the stars.

The minotaur said, looking up. The Minotaur is a monster that couldn't become a star. So that's why this guy wanted to get close to the stars, so he built a labyrinth here.

And you said you don't like harem bastards, but maybe you're talking about Theseus.

The labyrinth is gone and the info is coming.

'The Minotaur's Labyrinth has been cleared. I have obtained the title 'Breakthrough of the Labyrinth'.

The title "Breakthrough of the Labyrinth
Effect: You can challenge the Tower of Taurus.
This title is awarded to those who complete the Minotaur's Labyrinth.

The minotaur disappears.

You got a title, didn't you? That's what you need to challenge the stars and the cows in the sky. Challenge them when you're strong enough.

Why are you telling me this?

'Oh? Isn't that obvious? That's because they don't like the stars and the cows in heaven over me. Kill them all as best you can. You've beaten me. You'll reach the heavens one day.

With that, the minotaur disappeared. Then the item is left behind and the info comes.

'Your occupation summoner's level has been increased. You have gained 4 status points.''
Vocational Summoner's level has been increased. You have gained 2 skill points.
'Lily's dragon skill skill level has reached 10. Dragon skill [Dragon Tail] has been acquired.
''The level of Aeon's two-faced skill has reached 30. Martial skill [Sturm Edge] has been acquired.
'Setia's dark magic skill level has reached 5. Dark Magic [Slow] and [Magic Down] have been acquired.
'Libina's dark magic skill level has reached 10. Dark Magic [Sleep], [Illusion]
]

I guess I've come to level up, too. Now my remaining skill points are 67 pts. I put all the status points into magic.

And then the item arrived.

Minotaur's Axe: Rare 8, Special Weapon, Quality B
Weight: 100 Endurance value: 100 Attack 80
A great axe dedicated to the Minotaur. It is made of a material that bears the power of the stars, and its power was created for pure offensive power to kill humans.

Starry stone: rarity level 7 Material Quality B-.
A stone with the power of the stars in it. It is used in many things such as weapons and armor. You can get it in places that are related to the stars.

It's a Minotaur's axe, but if it's a special weapon, none of us can use it. The starlight is a gift for Hephaistos.

You've been a great help. You guys.

Lily and the others are all smiles. But I can picture the minotaur's last smug look now. This time I'm completely out-read. I was fooled by the sight of the minotaur that was attacking me the whole time, and I didn't notice the trump card. Ahhhh shit. I'm getting pissed off just thinking about it.

Then Lily and the others laugh.

''...Why are you laughing?''

'Cause, Tact. You look more frustrated than you've ever been.

So that's what you look like, Mr. Tact.

...hmm. I'm happy to see my brother's face.

I don't know what's so funny. Then Setia speaks.

'You're too strong, Tact-sama. This still bothered us a lot, didn't it? I'm not sure I'm really supporting Master Tact.

I know. But this fight didn't help much either, but we were able to cover Tact's mistakes at the end. I'm happy about that.

I don't know if I thought that... I feel like I'm relying on you quite a bit. Then Noah asks for a reward.

"...I'd like my reward to be Wagyu beef.

It's not fair! Noah! Lilly too! I want to eat Lilly too!

Well, it helped, so I guess I'll have to do this.

'Yeah. I'll take care of it.

Yes!

They are pleased. Naturally, the rest of Aeon, Setia and Livina demand it too.

'I'm tired, so just let me sleep in Tact-san's bed.

Okay, I'll do the same.

Me too!

All right. All right-- no Livina, right?

I mean, plain clothes, right? No?

Gugu....I guess it's safe to be in plain clothes.

'All right. Don't use your skills.

I know.

'...I'll guard both sides of Mr. Tact. Setia.

'Of course. Aeon, sis.

Lily and the others wanted to sleep with us, but they were dismissed by Aeon and the others.

Now, I'm tired, but I move on to the back. I decided to set up the warp gate and go see what the new field looked like.

When I left the cave, it was a silver world covered in snow all over.

''Sabu!''

Lilly and the others hug me. Well...I'm the only one who's equipped for the cold. I'm not going to be able to do that here unless I get my equipment in place. I've ordered it from the Japanese fox, so I think it should be ready soon.

As I'm about to leave, Setia finds something.

'Something big is coming from the sky!

What?

There is indeed a huge shadow coming this way. Wait a minute... isn't that size a bad idea at this distance! Identify.

Ice Dragon?
? ? ?

A giant ice dragon sucks in its breath.

'Return!'

We're going back to leafling.

"I thought I was going to die...

That was the first thing they all agreed on. That was impossible....well, it was a field that was freed up after clearing the Minotaur's Labyrinth. A monster like that might be a given.

'...it's going to be a while before we take on that place.

Needless to say, they all nodded their heads. Then we grilled the meat we were promised to Lily and the others.

Barbequed meat of a friend: rare level 6 Cuisine Quality C-
Effect: 70% recovery of satiety, 3-hour muscle strength increase (large)
Beef friends' belly baked in rapeseed oil.

They all ate it well. Afterwards, I brushed up and went to bed with Aeon and the others and logged out.

Name Takuto, Summoner of Affection Lv6 to Lv8.

Life force 72 to 74.
Magic power 144 to 156
Strength 60
Defensive Strength 40
Agility 60
Dexterity value 104 to 108.

skill

Fighting lv10 Kicking lv16 Staff lv22 Cane lv22 One-handed sword lv24 -> lv27 Spear lv17 Sword lv8 -> lv12 
Throwing lv7 High speed chanting lv29 -> lv32 Summoning magic lv32 -> lv33 Sealing magic lv15 -> lv16 Rider lv28 
Alchemy lv20 Mining lv20 Logging lv33 Dismantling lv38 Appraisal lv25 -> lv26 
Discrimination Lv 31 -> Lv 32 Wind magic Lv 28 -> Lv 29 Fire magic Lv 1 -> Lv 3 Earth magic Lv 25 Sea magic Lv 1 
闇魔法Lv26 神聖魔法Lv9 雷魔法Lv29 爆魔法Lv26→Lv27 木魔法Lv25 
氷魔法Lv26 時空魔法Lv39→Lv40 水中行動Lv8 読書Lv13 料理Lv35→Lv36 
餌付けLv8 釣りLv18 シンクロLv15→Lv16 連携Lv4

名前 リリー ドラゴニュート・クーラLv15→Lv19

生命力 66→70
魔力  62→70
筋力  145→161
防御力 43→45
俊敏性 49→52
器用値 46→50

スキル

光拳Lv9 飛行Lv22 片手剣Lv32→Lv33 大剣Lv26→Lv28 
鎚Lv10 連撃Lv8→Lv10 錬気Lv26→Lv28 光魔法Lv2→Lv6 光波動Lv5 
竜技Lv8→Lv10 竜化Lv6 聖竜の加護Lv5

名前 イオン ドラゴニュート・エンベロープLv14→Lv18

生命力 63
魔力  108→116
筋力  60→62
防御力 33
俊敏性 140→152
器用値 109

スキル

二刀流Lv29→Lv32 槍Lv4 投擲操作Lv8→Lv10 飛行Lv9 遊泳行動Lv16 
氷刃Lv16→Lv18 連撃Lv7→Lv9 水魔法Lv16 蒼波動Lv3→Lv4 竜技Lv8 
竜化Lv7 海竜の加護Lv5 料理Lv18

名前 セチア ハイエルフLv13→Lv17

生命力 53→55
魔力  146→162
筋力  48→50
防御力 36
俊敏性 40→42
器用値 146→162

スキル

杖Lv14 魔法弓Lv21→Lv23 鷹の目Lv12→Lv14 射撃Lv13→Lv15 木工Lv17 
採取Lv29 調薬Lv12 刻印Lv5 宝石魔術Lv2 宝石細工Lv2 
風魔法Lv7→Lv8 火魔法Lv17→Lv18 水魔法Lv24 土魔法Lv13 闇魔法Lv1→Lv5 
神聖魔法Lv6→Lv7 雷魔法Lv5 爆魔法Lv5 木魔法Lv16→Lv17 氷魔法Lv5 
樹魔法Lv9→Lv11 ハイエルフの知識Lv22 精霊召喚Lv7 料理Lv18

名前 ノワ ドラゴニュート・オブセッションLv10→Lv15

生命力 62→64
魔力  118→132
筋力  48→50
防御力 40→42
俊敏性 56→58
器用値 106→112

スキル

影操作Lv11→Lv13 飛行Lv4 呪撃Lv4 影探知Lv9 影移動Lv5 
影潜伏Lv12→Lv14 影縛りLv13→Lv14 影召喚Lv4 気配遮断Lv8 
擬態Lv5 暗視Lv17 邪眼Lv4→Lv6 闇波動Lv1 暗黒魔法Lv1→Lv2 
竜技Lv3→Lv4 竜化Lv4 邪竜の加護Lv3→Lv5

名前 リビナ サキュバスLv1→Lv7

生命力 66→70
魔力  120→138
筋力  48→56
防御力 48→50
俊敏性 76→91
器用値 84→99

スキル

鞭Lv1 闇爪Lv8→Lv10 飛行Lv15 隠密Lv5 夜目Lv15 誘惑Lv11 
Hypnosis Lv 2, charm absorption Lv 11, dark magic Lv 8 -> Lv 10, space-time magic Lv 1, magic Lv 5 -> Lv 7, magic bullets Lv 12 -> Lv 14.
Boundaries of the Dreamworld Lv1 -> Lv3

Name Gray, Silver Wolf Lv13.

Vitality 53
Magical power 37
Strength 80
Defensive Strength 38
Agility 84
Dexterity value 50

skill

Bite Lv 23 Silver Claw Lv 16 Iron Wall Lv 14 Airborne Detection Lv 25 
Night Eyes Lv 25 Danger Detection Lv 26 -> Lv 28 Silver Fang Lv 22 Gale Lv 18 
Roar Lv. 13