Lord Tuckey and Lucy have not returned from the Great Labyrinth after a night.

''Master, if you're so worried, I'll go under the Great Maze myself.
　Nina-dono makes a suggestion.

''Mm........but we have just received an announcement that a dragon has appeared on the upper level. Even though you are Nina-dono, it's impossible for you to deal with the dragons by yourself.
I can handle it if you just want to run away.

　It's troubling.
　Yesterday, the adventurer's guild announced that there was a dragon in the upper levels, and the adventurer's town was in an uproar.
　Normally, the list of missing people, which usually consisted of a few people, was updated yesterday with dozens of names in one day.
　I was astonished when I discovered the names of my friends Tucky-dono and Lucy-dono on the list of missing persons.
　I didn't have the presence of mind to proceed with the business meeting, and I cancelled all my plans for today.
　However, my friends never returned.

''Is it because of the 'abomination dragon' that the dragon has appeared on the upper levels?'''
That's the rumor...

　In the great maze, a being called the Eviscerated Dragon was born.
　It is an evil demon that even dragons avoid it.
　It is said to have been used by the Great Demon King a thousand years ago.
　Adventurers say that it is because of him that the demons in the Grand Labyrinth began to act strangely.

I hope Mister Tucky didn't meet a dragon.
I heard that the dragons are supposed to be found near the Great Falls. Last night, the high moon told me that they were on their way to the Great Waterfall.
That definitely sounds familiar...
　Oh, I'm worried about you.

But Lord Takatsuki-sama is a person who keeps a cool head even when dealing with powerful demons. He'll be fine!
I suppose so. But we can't just wait and see.
'Well, I'll go to the guild again, master!　I can hear Takatsuki-sama's voice!
What?


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-A true perspective.

Sir Tucky!
　Fujiyan calls out to me with a thud.
'Miss Lucy!　Are you okay?　Oh, and who's with you?
　Nina-san's smiling face turns into a sharp gaze.
　I wonder if she sensed the presence of Sa-san's demon.

'He's from the same other world as me and Fujiyan. It's a lot more complicated than that, so can I talk to you inside?
'Oh, my God!　Isn't it Lord Sasaki!
　Fujiyan shouts in astonishment.
　Wow, you noticed it in one shot.
　Well, the human mode has a lot of vestiges of its former self.

Fujiwara noticed it right away. "Fujiwara-kun noticed it right away, but Takatsuki-kun didn't.
I'm not going to say that.
　I was tired after staying up all night fighting demons.　


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How ... such a thing happened.
Sasaki-sama..... You've had a terrible time, haven't you?
　Fujiyan and Nina are in tears as they listen to Sa-san's story.
　They are good people.
　They've been waiting for us since yesterday.

　By the way, Sa-san is changing her clothes.
　The only women's clothes she had were Nina's, and she was wearing a tank top and shorts.
　If you look at her in a bright place, her skin is pale.
　Her hair is black with a little purple tint.
　But her face is still the same as Sa-san's.
　It's nostalgic.

'What, are you staring at Aya?
　Lucy stuck with me.

　As if grabbed, Sa-san turns around to me.
　Her face is the same as in the past.

So, Mr... What do you want to do now?
　Well, I guess I don't need to ask.

'Avenging a family enemy'
　It's a strong, determined voice.
　Once you make a decision, you're stubborn.
　It hasn't changed since middle school.

But by yourself...
　Nina looks at Fujiyan as if to say something.
　Lucy looks at me.


　I help Aya Sasaki up←.
　I won't help Aya Sasaki.


　I don't have to think about it, Sa-san is a dear friend.
　But there is one thing that bothers me.
　Apparently, this option due to the "RPG Player" skill seems to appear before you face a dangerous situation.
　So is the Harpy a powerful enemy?

(Did you just realize that now?)

　I could hear the Goddess's dumbfounded voice.
　Honestly, I thought it was just an ability for atmosphere.

(Thank you, Goddess. Thanks to your guidance, I was able to reunite with my dear friend.)
(Oh, yes.)
　He thanked the goddess and turned to Fujiyan.

''Fujiyan, let's discuss a strategy.
Well, I guess I'll have to do some research first.
　We grin at each other.
　That's my best friend, you know what I'm talking about.

Oh, you're in a groove," Lucy says, surprisingly. True," Lucy says, surprisingly.
"Of course I do. You have to help a classmate in trouble.
"Thank you, Takatsuki-kun, Fujiwara-kun....
　Even Sa-san looks like he's about to cry.　

'But the master of the harpy. He seems to be a pretty strong opponent.
　Nina shows me the Adventurer's Guild's arrangement.

'The Great Maze Labyrinth Labyrinth: Middle Tier. The Harpy Queen and Children--Reward: 3 million G (Candidate for Disaster Designation)''

Is it strong?
Hmm, this is going to be tougher than a griffon when you're dealing with a whole pack.
It's stronger than that...
　Lucy gives me a disgusted look.

'Doesn't matter. If it's just a harpy, I can take it out in one hit.'
　Sa-san with his fist in the air is reassuring.
　You've become a martial artist, haven't you?

By the way, Fujiyan. Is Sa-san really just a lamia?
'What?　What do you mean?
　Sa-san turns around.
I have a feeling this is a lot stronger than your average lamia.

I'm curious about that too. According to Mr. Sasaki's story, he was alive when he was once thought to be dead. That's where this comes in.
　Fujiyan is holding in his hand a Soul Book.

I thought you can only get it in a church?
　To be precise, you can only buy it in a church.

Well, there are many routes. Please, Mr. Sasaki. Please take this booklet with you.
Yeah, what's this?
'I know your status and skills, Sa-san,'
　While I'm saying it, the soul book lights up.
　It looks like I've found out the status and skills.

''Hmmm, how do I know what to look for?''
Give me that.
　I borrowed a soul book from Sa-san and we all took a peek at it.

　Race: Lamia.
　Name:Aya Sasaki
　Level: 34
　Status: xxxxxx
　Skill: xxxxxxx

Level 30+?
Whoa!　What is this. Your status is ridiculously high, too.
I'm losing...
　Nina is shocked.

'You mean that Sa-san is getting otherworldly benefits too?
Is this great?
　Sa-san tilted his head slightly.

''Your status is tremendous, but your skills are interesting as well.
Let's see, the unique skills are 'change skill' and 'evolution skill' and... oh?
　The last skill, this one.
What?　This is.
　Lucy seemed to have noticed it too.

　It said 'Action Game Player' skill on it.