No, it's me. Master Uzumi.

　A girl in black with chestnut-colored hair hanging down turned around and called my name.
　There's no mistaking that face. Just the other day, I saw the same scene.

　The one who appeared at the fifty layers was Nosfi, who should have appeared at the sixty layers as well.

　Ryner and I were surprised at his appearance. Leaving us behind, Nosphy is convinced of the situation all by himself while looking around.

''...... Hmph. It's been a long time since we've done this, so I was worried, but it worked out well. Although it's quite restricted, my original magic seems to be able to operate without problems.

　Staring at his own hands, scowling, Nosphy laughs.

'Why is Nosfi here ......?'
'Oh, didn't you know that Uzumi-sama just did?　When a human first enters the Guardian's (Guardian's) layer, the 'Gentile Summoning' technique is activated and the 'Stealer of Reason' is called in.
"It's called 'Summoning the Gentiles' ......?　No, I know the guardians (guardians) will be 'summoned'. But then, wouldn't that give you a load?
Yes, originally, the Lord was going to be called to the 50th layer. However, just a few minutes ago, we 'discussed' (and followed) the technique and changed the target from the Lord to me. It was like magic without a surgeon, so it was very easy.

　As if it's nothing, Nosfi goes on to speak of falsifying the underlying art form of the labyrinth.

'You can do that ....... But why would you do that ......?

　I am surprised and confused at the depths of Nosfi's light magic.
　I don't know why I substituted the target of the 'summoning'. I don't know what the girl in front of me is thinking.

　That's why my feet didn't move forward, even though I said I was in front of someone I know.
　The skill 'Sensitivity' was sounding the alarm bell to get closer to the Sixty Layer Guardians (Sixty Guardians) who appeared in the fifty layers. Ryner in the rear also had a similar expression to me.

　Seeing us like that, Nosfy continues to laugh.
　Kutsukaku, kutsukaku, kutsukaku, he never ceases to laugh. And then--.

...... Now, I'm not going to let you go on from here. --Light Rod, followed by the Banner of Light (Nosfy Flag).

　He generated a glowing flag in his right hand with magic and showed his intention to stop the traffic.

''--!

　With those words, a tension built up in the storm.
　I could sense that the place of banter had been painted over into a battlefield.

　I take a step back and Ryner draws his twin swords.
　In contrast, Nosfi waved the light flag around like a performance, then thrust it into the fifty layers of earth and set it up. Unexpectedly, the light flag is used as its original use, not as a weapon.

　The moment the flag stood up, the color of the magic power in space changed. The green wind magic power is mixed with white light magic power. Together, the light green - not a pale green - but white filled everything, and everywhere (・・・・・・・) light seeped in (・・・・・・・) light seeped in (・・・・・), and the fifty layers were filled with a single color of light-attribute magic power.
　It was such a drastic change that even that belligerent liner had to stop to look at it. In the space where the attributes have changed completely, Nosfi speaks languidly to me.

''...... haha. Even so, Uzuraha-sama, you are a little too fast. It's only been five hours since the morning, right?　It's lunchtime, lunchtime. Were you planning to go to ground today, perhaps?　If you were in such a hurry, please tell me so. It's a matter of convenience for us, too.

　They continue to chat amicably, even though the hostility is confirmed. It's a friendly smile, as if what I just said never happened.
　Ryner and I's confusion has only accelerated. And seeing me at a loss for an answer, Nosphy suggests.

''So--wouldn't you like to 'talk' here for a bit until the Lord's side is ready?

　As if to say that this is his realm, Nosfi recommends 'storytelling'.
　The brain, judging the current situation to be a battle, spins at high speed. With a dull sound, the substances in the brain pulsate and beat the nerves, the nerves.
　If we let our judgment get blunted now - we will lose.... That's what I thought.
　The status 'smartness' raises my thinking speed, and at the end of it, I choose to gather information first. To Ryner, who was waiting behind me, I gestured with my right hand, which I turned behind me, to "wait".

'If you're ......, let me hear it. What's the Lord telling you he's getting ready for?
"In short, I'm preparing for my ordeal.

　Boom.
　Next to the brain, the heart pulses.

　-- 'The ordeal'.
　Honestly, I only have painful memories.
　The speed of thought jumps even faster as you realize that your fifth 'ordeal' is imminent.

''Why is this 'ordeal' now ......
'It's not too late. Now that Master Uzumi has reached the 50th layer, the time is now. ...... Well, I've answered the question. Uzumi-sama will be the next to answer. Well, Uzumi-sama, which is more important to you, the past or the future?　I, for one, am very curious about that.

　Nosfi demands an exchange of each question and answer.
　There are still questions I want to ask. And there's also the reason why I want to see how it goes. As part of the usual selfishness, I answer that question.

'All right. ...... The future, if you want to put it that way. Or, more accurately, the 'now' is the most important thing.

　I'll answer honestly.
　I know that now is a time when I shouldn't provoke Nosfy by lying. But I still couldn't lie to him.
　The glowing flag light behind Nosfi's back looked like a goofy stand light in the interrogation room. The pressure was on to not allow any lies.

''I see. In other words, Uzumi-sama doesn't care about the 'past'?　Is the present more important than the past?　Is 'now' all there is to it?
'I wouldn't say it's everything. But you can't move forward if you only look at the 'past'. You've said it before: ......
'Does that mean that if there are sins in the 'past' you are going to pretend you don't know about them because you don't remember them?　Do you think that because it was a thousand years ago, it is time-barred (forgiven)?　That's a very positive story, isn't it? Well, I certainly am (・・・・・)
I think so, sir.

　It was probably a sarcastic response.
　And Nosfi continued to agree with it with a smile.

'Yes, it's no use regretting the past. We should look forward and do what we have to do. It's the 'right' thing to do, and I think we should do it, too.

　Those were the same words Nosfi had admonished Lord yesterday. But somehow it seems to be someone else's problem.
　I continue to ask questions, not wanting to miss the details of that change of heart.

It's my turn to ask ....... Why is Lord trying to do 'The Trial' now?
"Because that's what the Lord wants now - to be selfish. That's why I'm cooperating with him as a 'friend'. As a result, I'm the substitute for the one who steals the truth of the wind. Huh, are you surprised?　I'd like to know how Uzumi-sama is feeling right now.
'Yeah, I'm surprised. If you were there, I thought you were a Lord. So, you call yourself the acting guardian of the fifty layers (Guardian), which means ......
Yes, the guardians who protect the layers have one thing to do: they don't let anyone but those who are qualified pass. Hence, Uzumi-sama and the others won't let them pass. Because neither of you have yet to overcome the Lord's 'ordeal'.

　What you just said was not misheard, and furthermore, it confirms that Nosfi is doing it in his right mind.
　This is no longer the time to play around with such games as a question-and-answer 'discussion'. As tensions rise, he takes the last confirmation one way or another.

'...... You're sure this is the loading hierarchy?'
Yes, I am. I am a guardian of the 60th layer.
Did you and Lord make up with each other after that?
'I was able to make it up to them right away. Lord forgave me with a smile. That's why I was given the subject of the 'summons' through 'discussion', and now I'm here. It's a good thing that Uzumi-sama made me and Lord become 'friends'. It's just--

　Nosfi answers my standing question without getting angry.
　The girl in front of me is calm. She doesn't seem to get agitated over something so slight.
　That's what makes her different from the past guardians.

　It's strange.
　Guardians are supposed to be a mass of unrequited love, but Nosfy is comfortable with that.
　With my sceptical eyes all over him, Nosphy spreads his hands out to emphasize the fifty layers of existence.

'As you can see. Even now Lord is crying. He's smiling, but he's crying.'

　Endless grasslands.
　All around is clear, but at the heart of it is a great storm.
　This is the Road, they say.

　I remember Alti's words.
　She was referring to the ten layers and said that it was "I myself".
　I suppose it is the same for the other guardians (Guardians).

'So, as a 'friend', I want to listen to her crying and her selfishness. I want to stop this rain of tears.
I knew the Lord was crying ......?
Yes, I cry when I'm alone. So I guess I'm still being selfish.

　He kept chuckling and repeating yesterday's wishes.

'Come on, go and see Lord again. And cheer him up again. I'll keep wishing for it until it comes true. Because that is my unrequited wish, it can't be helped, can it?

　I can tell you that, without saying so, that I won't pass until it's done.

'...... The only way to cheer up Lord is to bring the id. I'll be there and back in a minute. Wait until then, please.
'I can't wait. Because, as you said earlier, id id id, there is no need for that.
He's got to. He needs to have a family. That much I can assure you.
'Yes. The Lord wants a family. So do I.
Then--!

　I agreed, but we never got around to talking about it. Frustrated by the roundabout way it was going, I raised my voice.
　But that momentum is cut short by an unexpected word.

'But if you're Lord's family, you're already there.

　The statement that overrides the premise - I don't understand what it means.
　No, technically I can guess, but I can't accept that guess.

'The Lord's family is ......?　Where can I find ......?
There.

　Nosfi points.
　The boy who kills behind me.
　Reiner.

'Be pleased (・・・・・・・), Helvirshine (・・・・・・・・・).
　You're the new (・・・・・・・) Lord's brother (・・・・・・・・).

　Speculation turns into reality.
　It was then that I realized the true purpose of this roadblock.

'A brother who doesn't want the Lord to be a king. A brother who can talk honestly without hesitation and enjoy just being around him. A brother who has the same wind attribute, is worth teaching, and is very, very pretty. Kuhu, it's perfect. If you (Ryner) are around, there's no need for an id. That's Lord's answer--
Windflamberge!
Oops.

　Before he could say the following words, Ryner slashed at Nosfy.
　It's a full-force strike clothed in the magic of the wind. Nosfi dodged it lightly.

　I was the only one who was late to the fight.
　Seeing that unworthy figure, Ryner shouts while drawing his sword.

'Christ, you still believe this guy isn't the enemy!　Look at this attitude, there is no doubt about it!　This guy is not going to let us pass, no matter what!　Give up already!

　I want to listen to Nosfy's ego as much as possible.
　I want to believe to the end that they are not the enemy.
　-- I can hear those fleeting hopes shattering.

'No, Ryner, I don't. It's not that I don't want to let you through. I just want you to go back to the drawing board for a moment. Now, Uzumi-sama, let's go back to the sixty-sixth layer for a moment, shall we?　Because until the Lord smiles, this place is closed to traffic. So it can't be helped. Hmph, hmph.

　So you need an id to make that Lord smile. And in order to bring that id, you have to go to the ground. And yet, in order to get to the ground, they want me to make the Lord smile. -- I can only assume that he no longer wants to make me fulfill my selfishness.

''There's no need to defeat it!　We can go through the side!　Then Christ will be able to fight!

　As Reiner and Nosfi's words fly around, I decide to prepare myself.

'We've got to do it ......, don't we ......!

　Be prepared to fight the guardian here - the one who steals the reason for the light, Nosfi.

'Are you ready?　But with an inexperienced knight and an unfinished Uzurinami-sama, there are many things missing from my opponent.

　With a gentle expression, Nosfi tries to intercept me as I pull out the "Straight Sword of Crescent Pectrazi". He pulls out the flag of light that was sticking out and holds it up like a spear, thrusting the tip at us.

''Literally, let me show you the difference in levels: ......

　With those words, Nosfi's light magic exploded with the words.

　At the same time, Ryner and I ran out.
　We didn't signal to each other. But we split off to the left and right in the same breath perfectly and try to pass through.
　In response, Nosfi adjusts the length of the light flag and tries to cleave wide to the side. Its attack range is wide, and at this rate, it can reach both me and Ryner.

'Keep running, Ryner!　Shift the distance (・・・・) and make them miss!　--magic 《difault》!

　We build dimensional magic to prevent that from happening.
　It stretches space instead of compressing it. The amount of space created by that should have dislodged (...) Nosfi's nosepiece should have come off (...) - it should have.

''--What?

　The space that had been stretched out was compressed again at the same time.
　The gap that was created was quickly filled in and the gap was repaired.

　Of course, there is no misalignment at all in nagiwa....
　Both Rainer and I hit the tip of the flag and were blown away by the increased impact from the centrifugal force. It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for. In fact, Ryner, who had full faith in my magic, realized that his defending arm was dislocated with his "Dimension".

''d*mn!　Christ, what happened!

　Blown away, Ryner asks me why, as he quickly gets up.

'The same magic was used by ......?　No, no. The same magic I (...) used ......?

　I recall the previous sequence of events and search for the cause.
　And what I notice is an impossible fact. The 《Dimension Decisive Operation (Gradiate)》 was indeed grasping all the magic in space. What that grasping ability showed was that the magic that occurred earlier was 《Default》 twice. Furthermore, those two "defaults" were definitely my own.
　The first time was my own conscious decision. But the second time was not my intention.
　It was unconscious.

"Hmph, is this the time to be talking so casually?

　While he's sorting through the information, Nosfi runs off.
　Its destination is Ryner. He's going to conquer the injured opponent first.
　He uses a magic to move to prevent that from happening.

''-- 《Default》!

　They try to compress the space in order to reduce the distance.
　But--.

Again?

　It was the same as before.
　The compressed space was stretched out in the next moment.
　The same magic activated simultaneously in the exact opposite direction and gained no effect.

　There was no doubt about it anymore.
　When you're dealing with Nosufi, the magic will be activated twice.
　It's also diametrically opposed, so that it 'cancels out' -!

　During that failed attempt, Nosfi and Ryner made contact.
　Ryner tried to use a gust of wind magic before he got into close combat.

''-- 《Zeer-Wind》!　...... huh?

　Just like me.
　Indeed, the magic Zeer Wand was activated. However, it was offset by another magic 《Zeer Wand》 that was activated at the same time.

　Then, a smiling Nosfi attacked him.
　Ryner moved his one remaining arm and managed to defend himself by striking the flag and sword against each other. But of course, it's Ryner who is at a disadvantage. Even his remaining arm is almost dislocated by the impact, and he is blown far away again.

''Ryner!　The magic is activated in duplicate and the effects are offset!　Don't expect me to cover you!　Don't even use magic as much as possible!

　I have no choice but to use my legs, not magic, to the rescue.
　On the way, we also analyze this inexplicable symptom.

　The most suspicious thing in this space (...) - I focus my entire attention on the flag of light in Nosfy's hand. Then, he follows the movement of the magic power of light that revolves around it, down to the smallest detail.

　As a result, I understand the true ability of the Flag of Light (Nosfy Flag).
　You understand that the flag is not a weapon, but a medium for activating spirit-sensitive magic.

　The light that is generated from the flag is always generating the magic of the example 'discussion'.
　I didn't notice it because the target wasn't us.
　The target of the light's magic flowing in--

Is our 'blood' imbued with the magic of light?

　The target is not the "creature" but the "blood (.)".
　No, to be precise, the target is the "magic formula" engraved in the "blood". They are directly setting up a 'discussion' with the magic 'jutsu' itself. And because they are dealing with a "magic formula" without consciousness, the "discussion" is unconditionally resolved.
　I'm not going to be able to tell you what to do, but I'm going to be able to tell you what to do.

''Ryner!　This light, it's hijacking the magic formula in our blood!　It seems that Nosfy's magic doesn't even have to be a creature to work against him!　It's a lie that this is the magic of unenforceable 'discussion'!　Somehow wash away the magic of the light!

　I understand what the inexplicable phenomenon is.
　However, it's difficult to deal with.

　First of all, the light itself, which is a magical medium, cannot be physically avoided. Since it fills the entire space, it can't be neutralized either.
　And since the magic that is being double activated is not our magic power, but the magic power of the imbued Nosfies, the 'magic formula' is activated without any discomfort or burden. This is the key. -- Our magic power is not decreasing. The only thing being used is Nosfy's magic power. It's not forceful like dark magic, but very harmonious -- that's why it's hard to notice and prevent it beforehand.

''Even if I told you to wash it off, there's no time for--!

　It would be impossible for a liner who has his hands full while defending himself.
　That's why I'm trying to run as fast as I can.
　And when I finally reached a distance where I could cover Ryner, Nosfi turned half his face toward me. The mouth of his profile is distorted and he mutters the name of his magic.
　Then I realize that Nosphy was waiting for me to run up to her.

''--Dimensional Magic [Connection (・・・・・・)]''

　Not light magic, but dimensional magic.
　The one who uttered the name of the magic was Nosfi, but I'm the one who activates it.
　Using someone else's magic without permission again--!

Shucks!

　Magic gushed out of my left arm on its own.

　When I realized it, the magic construction was already finished.
　Soon after, a super-sized "Connection" is completed nearby, as if it were stuck to the ground. What appeared was a huge gate that I had never seen before. Its color is white, not purple, its density is so dense that I can tell just by looking at it that it won't break down with a little bit of effort. The substitute that I definitely couldn't make, opened its large mouth on the fifty layers of ground like a pit.

''It's a 'Large Connection' that uses all of the magic power I imbued it with beforehand. Now, let's crack it open.

　Her movements quickened in time with Nosfi's words. It was an acceleration that showed that she had deliberately suppressed it until now.

　The injured Ryner was unable to cope with that speed.
　She was struck in the stomach by the tip of the light flag and cowered with difficulty breathing. There, the cloth part of the light flag like a soft palm wrapped around Ryner, and then--

So, schut!

　With a cute shout, he handled the liner like a lacrosse and slammed it into the huge 《Connection》.

''Ko, this oh--......!

　With a scream, Ryner was swallowed by a dimensional portal.
　He was sent to another place.
　Perhaps the place where the Lord's 'trial' was prepared.

''Ryner!
First of all, there's one Helvillestein: ......

　A wavering, smiling Nosfi turns to me.

　Not good .......
　Probably, they're going to beat me into the Connection next.
　For a moment, the option of daring to be beaten into it comes to mind. However, Ryner wouldn't want that. He's a friend of the same s*x who has eaten and slept with me. I can understand that much.
　Most of all, it's what I said to Ryner.
　Self-sacrifice is the easy way out, but let's not do it - and that's what I said.

　I can't bear to go help Reiner, but I know with reason that sacrificing myself here to help him is not the best thing to do. It's just the way to make my heart feel better.
　The best thing to do right now is to bring Ayde here as soon as possible, even if it means splitting up into two groups. Once on the ground, there are plenty of reinforcements to be expected. So--!

"d*mn it!

　I grit my teeth and run out. I don't use Nosufi or "Connection", but I run towards the stairs leading to the 49th layer.

''Hmph. It's becoming more and more like you, Uzumi-sama. If it's for the sake of a great goal, I'll cut down the drag. It's a very 'right' choice. I'll do the same.

　At his full speed, Nosfi caught up with him in a single step and lined up beside him. Then he waved the flag to the side with his unusual physical strength.

''No! I'm just trusting Ryner!　He'll blaze a trail on his own!

　He says back, flicking the flag with his sword, then turns his body around and holds it up.

　Nosufi's physical abilities are high. When I realized that it was impossible to run and leave her behind, I had no choice but to use my sword to fight off Nosufi.
　Since I know the mechanism of her light magic, I had no choice but to fight around the skill 'sensitivity' and the sword.

''Mu, mmmm--?''

　Nosfi's brow furrows as he clashes sword and flag together.
　He must have thought that he could subdue me more easily. I've been in the rear guard all along, and I'm amazed at the level of my skill 'swordsmanship'.
　Rowen's swordsmanship had enough power to make up for the hopeless difference in physical ability.

　Only the skill of "swordsmanship" is superior to Nosphy's - although, it's not enough to create an advantage that allows him to cut down in one fell swoop.
　They clash words and weapons while looking for an opening to somehow escape from here.

''You've been hiding some troublesome magic, Nosfi!
'I'm not hiding anything. Devotion to others is the foundation of light magic, you know?　I'm just sharing my magic power with Uzumi-sama.
Your magic is doing my magic on its own!
The activation of magic is properly authorized after a 'talk' with 'blood'. There's no reason to be cursed.
No! If you're going to use my magic, you'll have to ask my permission!　'Talk' to me, not 'blood'!
'Eh ......, that would mean they'd refuse to let me intervene in the surgery and .......
'Of course!　That's normal!　What's that, 'blood' and 'discussion'!
'I'm sorry. It's the basis of peace negotiations to 'talk' with your opponent's 'weaknesses'.
Shucks!

　But it is dodged lazily.
　Conversation, but especially the battle response was thin.

　Nosfi, who gave up head-to-head with my 'swordsmanship' early on, began to respond by changing the shape of his flag in a thousand ways.
　Basically, it was stick fighting, but along the way he changed weapons to spears, axes, long swords, long swords, twin swords, and daggers. And he treats all of them as if they were limbs. There was no doubt that not only was the skill 'Weapon Combat' high in value, but it was also fully equipped with individual skills.

　Simply a weapon with a large difference in ability (specs) as well as a thousand changes.
　I've already fought for nearly five minutes, but I don't feel like I could break it down even if I fought for an hour like this.
　In fact, even after the exchange of more than a thousand techniques has passed, I'm still unable to break it down. Most importantly, it's tough that Nosfi is focusing on defense instead of attack.

　He is drained of his strength and his breath begins to run out.
　Large drops of sweat trickle down my forehead and are about to enter my eyes at any moment.

''Haha, haha, haha--!

　He pauses the fight and takes a big step back once to catch his breath.
　Nosfi doesn't follow it, but laughs as he backs up the stairs leading to the forty-nine layers.

''...... style. I'm very good at this kind of endurance battle. Yes, I'm very good at endurance.

　Nosfi exhales lightly and gives a cool look.
　It's not entirely without fatigue, but compared to me, it's a match made in heaven.

　Wiping the sweat off my face, I reaffirm how bad the situation is.
　It's because even though I've been blocked from using magic to defuse the situation, the other side is still hiding their trump card.
　Honestly, there's no way the guardians (guardians) of the sixty layers are at this level. Nosfi still hasn't used that 'discussion' magic to its fullest extent, and has gone to the trouble of going head-to-head with my 'swordsmanship'. In other words, even though Nosphy isn't fighting on his own field right now, he's still this strong.

　In order to break out of this situation, he will need to be reckless.
　And speaking of recklessness, it's the memories on the ground that come back. The most reckless of all was the battle against Palinclone.
　At the end of that battle ......, with that foul magic, I was ......--

　--should we use that magic (・・・・)?

　It's a good thing that I'm not the only one who can use dimensional magic.
　But I'm not going to be able to get any more than that. I'm not a fan of that, and I'm not a fan of that. If possible, I don't want to use it with my body (・・・・). Besides, I've only used it once ...... against Palinclone, and I don't know if I'll be able to successfully activate it again next time.

　If you're serious about winning, it's better to pour all your magic power into your hand that you can use now.
　That strategy is more correct ......, but it's also a strategy that won't last once you've used it.
　There are fifty layers here. The middle of the labyrinth is also in the middle. It's the middle of the middle.
　Even if you win, if you run out of gas, you'll eventually die if you don't return to Vyssia.

　Crap.
　It's so frustrating to not be able to give it your all when you know your opponent is strong: ......!

''Hmph. I don't need to push myself too hard, but if I can wear out Uzumi-sama here, that's enough for me to win, so it's easy. Come on, Uzumi-sama. Will you be able to reach the ground without a liner?　Do you have enough magic left?　Isn't it about time we had a hunger problem?

　Nosfi firmly understands his victory conditions. He continues to look for my way out leisurely, fueling my hesitation and anxiety.

''...... Uzurinami-sama, stop being reckless and return to Viasia once. Then, please take the 'test' of the Lord. It is your duty to do so. Yes, this is a duty imposed on those who pass through the Guardian's (Guardian) layers.

　Pointing to the Connection that remains a little far away, Nosfi gently admonishes me not to be reckless.

　There's no way around it anymore: ......!

　Hearing that, my intentions are hardened.
　I have not yet done anything reckless. This level of recklessness is not in the category of recklessness.
　If we can do real recklessness here and surpass Nosfy's predictions, we still have a chance to win.

'What's more, it's also a responsibility. You must take responsibility for your 'past'. Hence, let us return together. To Vyasia, a thousand years ago--!

　I'm not ready to start--!
　Take down Nosfi with all your might, and then you can go to the ground with all your guts--!

Magical "DEFAULT", "DEFAULT", "DEFAULT", "DEFAULT", "DEFAULT"!

　Shouting the magic and running out--!
　Along with another all-out sprint, he fires a series of all-out dimensional magic.

　I know that the magic will be offset.
　Then we'll start with numbers.

　Generate countless spatial distortions and try to mass-produce a route through the side of Nosfy. It's possible that it may not be able to handle multiple magic.

''I see. That's within the ...... predicted range.

　However, when Nosfi held up his hand, all the distortions of space were instantly repaired. It was a swift response that could only be considered as if he had anticipated this suicide attack.
　However, it was expected that this would happen. If it was a guardian (Guardian), this is the extent of what he would do.

　I, who couldn't get the benefit of the 《Default》, was in a state of running straight towards Nosfy.
　There, I immediately unleash the real magic that I had prepared.

''--Magic 《Distance Mute》!

　While listening to the sound of crunching and brain grinding, I wear the 《Distance Mute》 all over my body.

　If numbers aren't good enough, then I'll compete with quality.
　Using the limit of magic power that can be contained in one magic, I have constructed the highest and greatest magic. You're not going to be able to get your hands on any more of this best magic.
　Preparing the same magic should be the trickiest choice for Nosfi to 'offset' by preparing the same magic.

　As it is, I will run through Nosfi's body and reach the forty-nine layers of stairs.

'...... It's painstaking to recreate that density. But I saw that magic once. It will slip through, won't it?

　Against my suicide attack, Nosfi was calm. He gave up prematurely on offsetting magic.
　But that didn't mean I couldn't get my hands on a full-body Distance Mute. From the other side, offsetting is one method. There was no need to dwell on it.

''Hence, that's also within the range of prediction.'' --Distance Mute. Only my right hand is aligned with the phase of that shifted dimension. Just in time, though.

　Using me, Nosfi uses a weak "Distance Mute". Then, with his glowing right hand, he takes my arm, which is coming straight at me, and clenches it like a vise.

''Ha, let go--!

　He tries to break free of the hand, but he is unable to do so successfully. You may be overwhelmed in "swordsmanship," but in "body arts" it's the opposite. Above all, Nosfi is used to fighting. He is calm and leaps with a deftness that makes me certain of this.
　Holding onto me, he flies high and high enough to reach the ceiling of the labyrinth.
　At the end of that landing is a large open-mouthed Connection.

''This is the end of the line. I won't let you go on the ground. Yes, absolutely--I won't let you go.
d*mn it, you--

　Nosephee laughs - holding my arm and falling.
　Together we go to the depths of the labyrinth.
　We fall for sixteen layers beyond dimensions.

　Even though it's sixteen layers, the time it takes for the Connection to travel is an instant.
　Passing through a moment of darkness, the world immediately switches.
　From the stormy labyrinth to an empty and quiet castle.

　Thus, I am brought back to the throne room where the Lord is waiting - back to square one.