When you go through the secret path, you'll find yourself at ........

"Well, it looks like we're at the end of the labyrinth.

　I said, looking around.

There's something ...... sacred about this place. ......

　Lara stretches and scurries about, her gaze shifting.

　As she said, the place we arrived at had a divine atmosphere.
　It was like the inside of a temple.
　It's filled with bright white light.
　There was no sign of human presence.

　Not a hint of a person.

"Hey, who's there?

　Marise points at it.

　On a pedestal.
　There was a girl kneeling there with her hands clasped together.

"Kirei ......

　Cynthia, perhaps unconsciously, said this as she looked at the girl with dazed eyes.

　The girl's figure took my breath away as well.
　Her skin is so white that it looks like it's about to be absorbed, and her shiny black hair reaches down to her waist.
　Looking at her, I was speechless.

　We looked at the girl in silence, and then she slowly looked up and said


It's been a long time. It's been a thousand years. In this world(s), I should call you Kurt .......


　He moved his mouth.

"Yeah, it's been a while. Lazevala, God of Beauty.

　I quickly responded.

"Oh, ......?
What do you mean?
"God ......?

　Lara, Marise and Cynthia look puzzled.
　I guess they haven't caught up with my understanding.

　I took a step toward her.

"What are you doing here?

　I asked.

　Rashevara smiled wickedly.

"Oh, even you don't know what I'm doing?
I have a pretty good idea. You're the one who built this labyrinth, aren't you?

　I pointed out, and Rashevara cocked her head.

"Good answer. You seem to be able to see everything.
"I knew it the moment I saw you.

　I put my hand over my mouth and unconsciously smiled.

"Hey, hey, Kurt?　Who the hell is that guy?　Do you know him?　And a thousand years ago. ......
"Acquaintance? ...... Well, you can't go wrong.

　Short answer to Lara's question.

　Lazevala is one of the gods I met a thousand years ago.

The god of beauty.

　A thousand years ago, the gods were a bunch of jerks, but ...... this Razevala was a strange match, and we used to talk about magic and the world.
　It makes me nostalgic.

　But.

"I didn't come here to reminisce. Lazevala, why did you build this labyrinth? Since you're a man of your word, I'm sure you have an idea.

　I need to hear your answer.

　The difficulty level of this dungeon is quite high for this world.
　It would be difficult for anyone but us to reach the third level, let alone the deepest.
　Except for that apparent lousy hero,......, it was almost like an accident. You can't catch up with them with your own strength.

　Razevala, the god of beauty, has reigned as a god for a thousand years. Razevala, the god of beauty, has been reigning over this world as a god for a thousand years.
　Then he knows about the world a thousand years ago.
　And of course, the decline of this world.

　I had a lot to tell you.
　But I had a bad feeling from the moment I entered ...... this underground labyrinth.
　First of all, in order to confirm that premonition, I had to ask Lazevala about this.

　That was the meaning of my question.

"Hmmm, did you think I'd be easy to teach?

　Razevala smiled like a naughty girl.

"As usual, you're not so easy to figure out.
You don't like it when I do that?
"No, I don't hate .......

　He scratches his head.

　For a thousand years, this guy has had a hard time answering my questions.
　It's not that he doesn't want to answer.
　It's that he thinks answering right away is boring.

"Hey, Kurt.


What?
Do you want to play one game?

　Rashevara holds up one finger in front of her mouth.

"Chasing. Within the confines of the labyrinth. Time limit is one minute. If you can catch me, I'll tell you what you want to hear.

　Hmm, I had a feeling you'd say something like that.

　Either way.

Let's get in. You're just as childish as you've always been.
Mmm-hmm. You're just as childish as you've always been. Hate to lose.

　Rashevara's lips move in a mysterious way.
　Her every move makes my heart flutter.

　That's the god of beauty.
　It is said that anyone who has seen Lazevala has been captivated by her, regardless of gender.

"Hey, hey, Kurt. What the hell are you talking about?
Tell us.
When you're talking to her, Kurt, you're kind of happy ...... and frustrated .......

　The three of them are holding my shoulders and shaking me.

We'll get started.

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

"We'll talk later. Anyway, I'm going after him.

　After all, we have one minute.
　There's not enough time for me to explain everything to all three of you.

"Wait, Kurt, ......!

　Without hearing Lara's words, I cast a warding spell on the girls.
　If something unexpected happens, we'll be fine.

I'll be right back. I'll tell you all about it when I get back.

　I'll use my detection spell and find out where Lazevala is right away.

　......?　
　I see what you mean.
　That's the kind of prankster Rashevara is.

　I activate my transference spell and leave Lara and the others for the moment.
　The location is ...... three levels above here.

　I was able to find Razevala immediately.

"Hmm, such a chase. You didn't even need a minute.

　I took her hand and told her so.

　Lazevala turned, stuck out her tongue and said.

"Oh, I'm already caught.

　She replied cutely.

　Even though he had lost the game, ...... his actions showed that he had plenty of time.

"Don't think you can get away from me like this.

　I said with a sigh, and Lazevala smiled happily.