We've returned to the Labyrinth.
　It's been six months.

"Mr. Jonny. The number of people living in the city has increased. ......
　I shouted in surprise.

"Well, the Ancient Dragon keeps the city safe. Neighbors have been evacuating the city after hearing the rumors.
　Jonny nodded in satisfaction.
　I looked at the huge underground city that stretched around the middle underground lake.
　It's bigger than the water city of McAllen.


Hello, Momo. Long time no see. How have you been?　You've grown up!
It's been a while since I've seen you, Julietta!　...... I can't grow, though.
I can't grow. I'm a vampire, you know.
　In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find it on the web.


I'm not sure if it's really Abel or not.
"It's not Abel, it's Anna, earth hero!
"Hmmm... I've heard from the fire brave (Olga) that Abel has a special constitution, but I didn't think he was a woman. ......
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
"Well, let's have a real-life training session.
All right!
　I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've.
　I'm not sure what to make of it.


"Great Mother Dragon!　You're back!
"Hmm, are you well?
"Yes, our home is still the same!　So, we're going back to the deepest level now, right?
Hmm?　I'm going to go with you to ...... since you're going to fight the Demon Lord.
What nonsense!　I'm not sure what to do.
But you know what ......
"Please change your mind, Mother!
That's right. You've already done your duty!
Please come back!　We don't need to be dragged into earthly conflicts!
Mother!
"............
　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.
　The other side seems to be a little busy.
　It's definitely my fault, though.

　I've been indebted to Mel for the past six months.
　He's worried about his family.
　The holy dragon in the story that will be passed down a thousand years from now should have been a companion of Abel the Savior until the defeat of the Great Demon King, but with the way he's acting, it might be difficult. 　

　I'm not sure how much to involve Mel in the fight against the Demon King.
　It's troubling. .......



　--I looked at the underground city at the middle level, which had completely changed.



　Stalls of all sizes lined up along the underground lake in the middle level.
　And children running around.
　Everyone is smiling.
　Is this really a labyrinth (dungeon)?

　I can't believe this is the same place as the middle level of the Great Labyrinth, where Lucy and I were once attacked by a pack of demons while nearly dying.
　Isn't the future going to change?



Of course the future has changed, you idiot.



"What?
　The voice startled me, and I quickly turned around.
　There was a beautiful girl in a beautiful costume standing there.
　It's a familiar face.

What are you doing here?
"I've been waiting for you, Takatsuki Makoto.
　"I've been waiting for you, Takatsuki Makoto." The one who put her hands on her hips and said in a high-pitched voice was Esther, the priestess of the Goddess of Fate.
　And I'm sure the Goddess of Fate is descending.

I'm sure the Goddess of Fate is descending. If you're going to fight the Demon Lord, Mako-dono, call out to me. I'm ready.
　She walked away without a smile, shaking her long hair in a careless bun.
　The long sword at his waist and his hakama-like clothing made him look like a samurai.
　What a picture-perfect person.

Thank you, Mr. Jonny.
　When I thanked him, he turned slightly and smiled.
　He's so cool. .......

"Hey, you've got some nerve ignoring me, don't you?
"I beg your pardon, Esther ......, Goddess of Fate. By the way, what brings you here?


Of course it's because I want to talk to you. Come here for a minute.
　And with that, I was pulled into the shadows by the Goddess of Fate.



　Ila pulled me into the shadows.



　--The cave is behind a large waterfall in the middle level.

　There is no one around, only the sound of the waterfall is soothing.
　This would be the perfect place for a secret conversation.
　It reminded me of the time when I met Sa-san again.

What are you getting all sentimental about?
　The goddess of fate (Ila) gave me a smack and I came back to myself.

"Excuse me, Goddess.
　You were in front of a goddess.

"I was worried about you, so I came to check on you!　You should thank me. You've changed the history of the Great Labyrinth so much, you'll have to fix it later ......, it's really troublesome.
You've changed the history of the Great Labyrinth, and you'll have to fix it later. ......
　I've never heard of such a huge city being built in the middle layer of the Great Labyrinth.
　I've never heard of such a huge city being built in the middle layer of the Great Labyrinth. I wonder if Sa-san's ancestors, the Lamia tribe, will be okay?

It's not something you need to worry about, Takatsuki Makoto. What are you going to do about the battle against the Demon Lord?　Do you have a chance of winning?
　The goddess of fate (Ila) threw a sharp look at me.
　I gave a small "huff".

I'll leave it to you, it'll be fine.
　It's not like we've been playing around for six months.
　But Ila looked at me with half-lidded eyes.

"I don't know, you've tried the underwater temple many times. What were you going to do if you made a mistake and died?　After all, you failed at all of them.
Well, I'm sorry about the outcome, but the process is important. Thanks to you, I was able to make an important promise to him.
"Well, ......, that's true. How could you make him promise something like that? ......
　He laughed at me with a dumbfounded look.

So, tell me your plan. I'll check it out for you.
"Yeah, sure. I'll go ahead and get ready. ......

Hey!
Hmm?
　As Ila and I were sneaking around talking, someone interrupted us.

"Mel?
"Oh, it's you, Bailong.　
　The intruder was Bailong.
　Her eyes were wide open.
　I'm not sure if she has finished her discussion with her fellow old dragons.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing and how you're going to do it.
　Me and Ila looked at each other.
　I think I've been found out.

"Well, this is .......
I won't tell anyone!　Oh, I never thought I'd see you again. ......
　Mel, who is rarely upset about anything, is incredibly moved.
　I'm not sure if I've ever heard you say that the Goddess of Fate (Ila) helped you in the past.
　You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.

I'm sure you're not the only one.
"What?
　No, I'm not.
　I'm Noah's messenger.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who can talk to her in such a friendly manner. My dragon tribe has also been persuaded, and we will follow the Goddess of Destiny's Apostle. I apologize for interrupting your conversation. Please continue your secret talks.
　With that, Meru left.

"............
　The only ones left behind were me and the Goddess of Destiny (Ila).

Will you be my messenger?
"No, ....... Isn't there someone else?
There isn't. I mean, my sister Altena, the Sun Goddess, forbade the Apostle system.
"Banned?
　I've never heard of such a thing.
　But even a thousand years later, there are still heroes and priestesses, but I've never met an apostle like me.

The heroes and priestesses can only hear the voices of the goddesses, but the apostles can see their forms, right?　But if the people on earth see the gods, it will affect their spirit in no small way. ......
"Affect the mind?
Mental pollution ......, simply put, it makes you crazy.
　I've heard that story from Noah-sama.

I was fine.
That's because you're crazy.
That's rude.


Who's more rude? Didn't Hakuryu say so earlier?　You're too familiar with the Goddess. What are you looking down at? Get down on your knees.
　The goddess of fate (Ila) pressed down on my head.
　But Ila, a small and helpless girl with a low status, would be a good match for me.

"No!　There's only one person I'll kneel to!
"Oh, really?　Well, then I'll bring Noah's apostle to his knees.
You have no character!
Hmmm, that line just made me lose all my compassion!　I'll even let you lick my boots.
　You're a douche!
　Goddess!

No!　Only Noah-sama can make me lick his shoes!
Are you a pervert, ......?　But you're not strong enough.
Stop it!
　In spite of my resistance, I was mounted by a petite miko.
　Seriously, my strength is weak.

Come on, I've got you. Submit to me.
　I'm being pinned down by the Goddess of Fate.

"Kill her!
"Mmm, you're giving up. Takatsuki Makoto: ......
　It was during this ridiculous exchange.


"Makoto-san, ......?
Master, what are you doing at ......?
　In a place where only Ila and I were supposed to be, I heard someone else's voice.

　It was Anna and the Great Sage (Momo).


「「「「......」」」」
　The only sound was the roar of the waterfall.


You've got it all wrong. ......
No. ......
　"No. " "No. " The moment I and the Goddess of Destiny spoke at the same time.

"Makoto's an idiot. ！！！！
"Shisho's idiot. ！！！！
　Anna and the Great Sage (Momo) ran off.


　Ila and I are left alone.


"You, those two are the mainstay of the party!　Isn't this a bad idea?
"Goddess of Fate, you can see the future, can't you?　Tell me, please!
We all make mistakes!
You're a god!
I'm more human now that I'm here!
　Me and the goddess of fate, Ila, put the blame on each other.

　We couldn't come to an agreement, so I decided to chase after them as they ran away.



　I think the misunderstanding has been cleared up .............


　And so the preparations for the battle against the demon king steadily (?) progressed. Thus, the preparations for the battle against the Demon King steadily(?) ...... progressed.