After defeating the Phantom Wolf.

"What do you mean something's wrong?

　Lara rolls her eyes and asks.

"I mean that it's weird ...... to have a phantom wolf in one layer.

　To which I reply shortly.
　But Lara just nodded her head cutely, as if she didn't understand much.

"Do you know what that means, Marlies?

　I try to talk to Marise.

"Well, let's see, .......

　She continued, stroking her hair as if to pull up a memory.

I'm sure the Phantom Wolf ...... is a demon that lives off the souls of humans and demons. The fact that it is in one layer means that it is .......
That's right. If you know that basic information, then Marlies should be able to give you an answer.
The deeper you go in the ...... labyrinth, the more difficult the dungeon becomes. This means that there are more souls that are dead and easier to eat,......, and that's why they come out here,.......

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

The first layer of ...... is also less dead ......!　So it's strange that a phantom wolf would appear in the first layer, where there should be few dead souls.

　He said excitedly.

That's right. You're right, Maryse is very smart.

　I patted Marise on the head.

　Then she said.

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

　And then she turned over with a red face.

　It is strange that the phantom wolf, which is supposed to eat souls, should appear in one layer, as she said.
　The Phantom Wolf's habit of going deeper and deeper into dungeons ...... is so well known that it can be found in the thickest demon books.

　And yet, you are in the first layer.

I conclude that there is something going on in the lower levels of the underground labyrinth.

　I conclude.

"Kurt, something's going on?
...... I've got a bad feeling about this.
I'm getting a weird, magical ...... feeling.

　Lara, Marise. Lara, Marise, and Cynthia said it in turn.

I'm not sure about that yet, either. I think there's something going on at the bottom of the labyrinth.

　I looked at the stairs leading to the lower level.
　By going down this staircase ...... and stepping through several areas, you can reach the bottom of this underground labyrinth.

Kurt can't figure it out?
It's going to take a while.
I don't know how far down ...... we can go.

　Maybe it was because I said so, but Lara and the other three were reluctant.
　It's true that if you don't know how far down you can go to get to the bottom of the dungeon, you may feel uneasy.
　This is a dungeon, after all. You never know what threats await you.

　But there's more to it than just being afraid.
　Unlike the adventurers at the entrance of the underground labyrinth, who were unprepared and gleaming with the glow of treasure.
　The three of them are analyzing things calmly.
　In this sense, ...... the three of them are already outstanding not only as students of the Magic Academy, but also as adventurers.

　But.

"Don't worry. I'm not sure what's going on in the back of the room,......, but I know where it is. I'm sure of it.
""What?"

　The three of us said in unison.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

The place where something is happening ...... is the 300th level of this underground labyrinth. Apparently, that's the deepest part of the labyrinth.
""Three hundred levels!"

　Again, the three of them shouted in surprise at the same time.

　Hearing this, the other adventurers around them also started to make a fuss.


"'Three hundred levels?
Is the dungeon that deep?
I've never heard of an underground labyrinth with three hundred levels. ......
I've only been down five levels in the Treasure Labyrinth.
I've only been down five levels in the Treasure Labyrinth. - I thought it was only ten.
I mean, how could you possibly know that?
Oh come on, you don't know the name of the most powerful wizard in history, Kurt? You don't know the name of the most powerful wizard of all time, 'Kurt'? I'm pretty sure he's the one wearing the Academy uniform.
No wonder you know him.


　Oh, come on. Ten levels. It's not just an underground labyrinth, it's a child's secret base.

...... Kurt. It's bullshit to know that. ...... How much range does Kurt's detection magic have?

　Cynthia's mouth dropped open in a small gulp.

It's quite a large underground labyrinth ......, probably the largest in the world.
"Well, it's more like a medium-sized labyrinth. It's not that big. I'd say it's on the lower end of the scale.


What?
"Hmm?

　Marise's mumbling and my voice just overlapped.
　I made eye contact with her.

I looked at her and said, "Well, I guess I'll just head over to ....... Do you three want to follow me?

　I cleared my throat deceptively and asked the three of them.
　The three of them seem to be quite scared at the mention of 300 layers.
　I don't think that's a bad thing. It's important to be able to analyze the current situation.

　But Lara is the first to clench her fists and say

"Yes!　If you're going, of course I'll go with you. We're also a party at the school, you know. We can't leave it to Kurt alone.

　He said strongly.
　Marise and Cynthia were not to be outdone.

I'm sure you'll understand.　And I think you'll feel safer with Kurt.
"Cynthia is also ...... by Kurt's side .......

　She continued.

　I look into the eyes of the three of them.
　There is a light of firm will in them. It's going to be okay.

"Okay, okay. I'll feel safer if you three come with me. Let's go through this underground labyrinth together.

　When I said this, the three of them brightened up.

But how do we get there?　You don't think we're going to go through Kurt ...... one layer at a time, do you?
Of course.

　I crossed my arms and replied to Lara's question.
　I can't afford to be so cumbersome.
　This underground labyrinth, like the Treasure Labyrinth, must have a back way called the Secret Path.
　Normally, you can only go down one level at a time in this underground labyrinth, but if you use the "Secret Path", you can cross the levels in an instant and transfer to .......
　Let's find it this time and aim for the 300th level efficiently.

All right, let's go. ...... Just to let you know, stay alert.　I can't tell you exactly what's waiting for you.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

The other adventurers must have completely lost their will to fight when they heard about the 300 levels.
　Aside from Lara and the three of us, there was no sign of anyone else following us.