Kurt, Kurt!　I'm finally catching up.

　Lara is coming from the other side.
　I can also see Marise and Cynthia ahead of me.

　I'm surprised they didn't lose sight of me when I got serious, even if it was only for a little while.
　They've grown up, haven't they?

"So let me go!　You devil!

　Anyway, the little girl was flapping her arms and legs in my hands.

"That's after you answer my question. Are you Avril?
"Avril, Avril!　I'm the real Avril!　So get the f*ck off me!
Hey.

　When the little girl ...... realizes it's Avril, she lets go.
　Then Avril spun around like a cat and landed on the ground on both feet.

"Ha, ha, ...... I didn't expect this out of the blue.

　You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.
　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

"Such a little girl is the Great Sage?
Do you think I'm lying to you?
Hmm ...... but he's a child no matter how you look at it ......

　Lara gave Avril a suspicious look.

　But I'm not going to let her get away with it," I said.

"You're not ready yet, Lara.
What?
If you're judging people by their looks, you've got a lot of ...... training to do.
You don't suspect Kurt?
Yeah. At the very least, I'm pretty sure it was this woman who put the warding magic and traps in that hut.

　In fact, I can feel a rather immense and powerful magic power coming from inside Avril.
　It's comparable to the average wizard of a thousand years ago.

　That's right, I'm surprised that the so-called Great Sage had the appearance of a little girl (if not really a little girl).
　But ...... is more like, "Well, that's just the way it is.

　But when he said he conquered the Treasure Labyrinth thirty years ago,......, how old is he really?

　If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

"Wow, you know what I mean. You know what I mean. You don't underestimate me because of my looks!　You are a man with a good eye!

　He said cheerfully.

But why are you running away all of a sudden?　I just wanted to have a discussion with you. ......

　I was just trying to have a discussion. I just wanted to discuss it.

Of course you're running away!　The wards on the house are suddenly destroyed, the poisonous gas traps are triggered, but they keep knocking, and the magic locks are unlocked on their own. ...... How can I believe them if they say they want to discuss it?

　Hmmm.
　I guess I was too forceful.

It's no wonder ...... it's so messed up.

　Lara muttered behind me.

　Avril continued in an angry tone.

"And to top it off, I can't believe how easy it was for you to catch up with me. ......?　What the hell are you? Are you even human?　Are you some kind of demon?

　Avril's face grew even more grim.

I'm not a demon.　Do you really think I'm that weak?　You're truly human.
"You call a demon weak ......?

　Averill's face became suspicious.
　In fact, it is true that the demons are superior to humans in terms of magic power and physical ability, as far as their initial status is concerned. And unlike other demons, they also have intelligence.

　But no matter how intelligent they are, they are still demons after all.
　They can't compete with humans who have built civilization.
　I've heard that humans were inferior before I started the magic revolution a thousand years ago, but after the revolution, humans have always been stronger.
　That's why I don't have the perception that demons are stronger than humans.

You're still weird.
Do you trust me now?
Of course not!

　Avril raised her voice.
　I'm in trouble. How can I get him to let his guard down?

　...... Yes.

"Do you recognize this?

　I took out a map written in ancient script that I received from the headmaster.

I'm not sure.　...... This is it!

　When Avril saw it, she shivered and took the map.

This is the map that I gave to the headmaster when I conquered the Treasure Labyrinth thirty years ago!
"Yes.


I'm sure you're not the only one.

　In response, I nodded silently.

I'm not sure that I'm the only one who can reach the bottom of the labyrinth. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

"Hmm ...... what? It's a letter from the headmaster. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you. I think it's more than a little.

　Avril folded the letter, looking at me with a frown.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea. I trust that you are not some kind of bandit or something, but an adventurer who has conquered the Treasure Labyrinth.
"Thank you.

　I thanked him.

　But what do you mean by ...... adventurer?

Hey, Mr. Avril.
What?

　Lara raises her hand apologetically, and Avril answers.

Kurt ......, we're not adventurers, but ......
"Hmm?　What is it then? Are you a member of the magical knights of King's Landing?
We're just students.
What about ......?　You're a student?

　Averill's eyes widen in surprise again.
　Then he let out an exasperated sigh.

"Well, that's not important. There are some extraordinary students in this world, aren't there?

　He said.

　Hmm.
　Either way, does this mean that Averill has recognized ...... my abilities?
　If so, let me get right to the point.

"So, Avril took the item at the bottom of the ...... "Treasure Labyrinth", right?
Yes.
I heard from the headmaster that Avril was willing to give it to anyone who would accept it ....... I'm not sure if I'm going to take it or not, but I'd like to see what kind of item it is.

　The items in the underground labyrinth are the first to go.
　I don't want to rob someone who got to the bottom of the Treasure Labyrinth before we did.

　But I'm curious to know what kind of items were in the bottom level of .......
　I'm curious.
　...... Well, if it's good, I want it.

"Mm. ......

　Avril took a moment to think about it.

I'm interested in you. Okay, it's decided. I will now give you a test. If you can pass the test with flying colors, you can have the items from the lowest level of the Treasure Labyrinth.

　He continued.

　Trials. ...... Today is a day of many tests, including the Secret Path.
　But I'm also curious to see what kind of trials she's going to give, since she's also known as the Great Sage.
　Either way, I'm curious to see what kind of item it is.

"That test. I'll take it.

　So that's what I said to Avril.