Merdi was able to defeat the five knights.

　She also took a lot of damage, but the wounds she received were instantly healed by Seira, so Meldy was able to take them down one by one, undaunted by the knights' attacks.

　Sally and Lilia didn't attack the knights directly, but they covered Merdi's blind spots and deflected the knight's attacks to support Merdi.

　With the support of the three of them, Meldi was able to defeat the knights of the five attributes - fire, water, wind, earth and lightning - almost single-handedly.


　Meldi fell to the floor and looked at the ceiling.

　His physical strength was restored by Seira, but he was unable to get up due to his mental exhaustion as he continued to fight Hurt's knights with his concentration to the limit.

　Even so──.

We did it....we defeated the monsters with the five attributes.

　Meldy raised his right hand up and clasped it. His face was full of joy.

　He felt himself growing up.


'Merdi, thank you for your work. You did a great job.''

Halt. I'm tired.

　From the bracelet Meldi wore on her right hand, she heard Hurt's voice.

　Hurt puts his companions through rigorous training, but when they accomplish something, he gives them a reasonable reward.

　Meldi had hoped for that.

　And Hurt lived up to her expectations.

'What would you like as a reward?　Would you like me to give you another massage?

Meow!

　The massage that Hurt was referring to would be a palm massage.

　The first time I did it, Hurt only wanted to touch Merdi's paw, but Merdi, who has sensitive palms, felt good about it.

　She couldn't forget the palm massage that Hurt had given her, so she tried it herself, but it didn't feel so good.

　I had asked Luna to give me a massage, but it didn't feel so good. It felt much better than doing it myself.

　Even so, it was still lacking something compared to the one Hurt gave me.

　I want Hurt to give me another massage.
　Merdi had always wanted to.

　But a beastman woman offering her palms to the opposite s*x is nothing more than a sign of submission.

　Even if you are married to a married couple, this is an act that is rarely done.

　Meldy recognizes Hurt as a strong man, so if he is asked to give you his hand, he will not refuse it.

　But he couldn't help himself from offering his hand because his species' instincts rejected it.


''Anything other than a massage is fine.''

I need a palm massage, please!

　Her instinct to feel good overcame the beast race's instinct to feel good.

''Ok!　Well then, your reward will be back at the mansion. By the way, do you want to try the twelfth layer?''

No, no. Not today.
Yeah, I'm kind of scared to go on.
I have to give up too.
The same.

　Seira, Sally and Lilia didn't seem to want to move on either.
　
'All right. Good work, everyone. I'll transfer them over here now.

　When Halt said that, the four of them were transferred to the master room of the dungeon.


　─ ─ ─ ∗∗ ──.

Now, I need a couple more dungeons to try... anyone else want to go?

　After a round of work on Merdi and the others, Hurt recruited the next challenger.

　But no one wanted to raise their hand.

　Naturally.

　All of them watched through the monitor as Meldi was surrounded by demons and driven into a corner.

　Hurt had expected this to happen.

'Any challengers?　If you can clear a floor, I'll give you a treat, okay?

　Hurt tries to catch his wife in a candy bar.

　It was a very tempting proposition for his wives.

　If they hadn't seen Meldy struggle, some of them would have raised their hands instantly.

　But the disadvantages were too great.

　No one was going to raise their hands--.


Oh, um I want to do it.
What?

　To my surprise, Luna raised her hand.
　Even Hurt was surprised at this when he started to say it.

''If I clear the floor, I'll be rewarded, right?

"Uh-huh. Yes, but ... Luna, are you serious?

Yes. I have a little secret.

　With that, Luna beckoned Hurt to come closer and overheard something to him.

'Oh, I see!　You're right, that fight is very Luna-esque. It looks good. You can try it.

Thank you for that. Listen, if there's any danger...

Yeah. Don't worry, I'll get you out of there.

"Luna, this dungeon is really bad. You should rethink this dungeon.

　Meldy, slumped in her chair, warned Luna.

　Still, Luna's resolve was unwavering.

'Le, Luna, are you serious?　If you really want to try, I will help you.

　Yoko offered to enter the dungeon with Luna, but Hurt refused to do so.

'I'll let Luna try the sixteenth layer by herself.

Master Hurt, it's too dangerous!
Yeah, that's right!　Meldi will have a hard time on the eleventh layer. I'm sorry, but I can't do that with Luna.

'Dr. Tina, Ms. Yoko, I'm fine.

　Luna's face was full of confidence.

'I heard about Luna's plan and I've decided that it works. For now, let's get it done. Good luck, Luna.

'Yes. I'll do my best!

　When Hurt heard Luna's words, he transferred Luna.

''Ho, really alone........''

　Tina looks anxious as she looks at Luna on the monitor.


　Luna was sent to the sixteenth layer.

　The demon there is──.

Oh, hey!　Isn't that thing an Infernouf!

　Elmia noticed the identity of the demon gathered around Luna, who was standing on the floor alone.

''Isn't it the strongest S-ranked wolf-type demon!
You can't do this. Luna, I want to leave now!
""Luna-san, run!"

　Everyone was worried about Luna.

　Through the bracelet, Luna's voice echoed through the master room.


'Halt-san, please help me!'

　Luna asked Hurt for help.

"...what?
What's going on?

　Luna, who had left confidently, immediately came to ask for help, leaving Rifa and Chalkia stunned.

''Ya, I knew it was impossible!　Lord, get Luna out of here!

　Joko urges Haruto to help Luna...

　Hurt didn't want to move.


　Of course he didn't.

　He knew it wasn't Hurt here that Luna had asked for help.

　Something jumped out of the bracelet Luna wore.


　It was Halt.

　The five hulls stood around them as if to protect Luna.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it.

"Max Power (maximum attack power)! Max Magic (Maximum Magic Attack Strength)! the...
　McSconcentrei (Maximum Concentration Enhancement) t! Max Speed (Maximum Speed Enhancement), and Ultimagard (Ultimate Defense Increase)!

　The five Hults are granted various auxiliary magic.

　Halt is unable to receive any of the effects of the auxiliary magic because his status is fixed by the curse of the evil god.

　─ If it is a real Halt.


　The five Hults were altered magic.

　It was a magic(──)law that made the unattributed knights into the form of Hurt.

　And with Luna's level rising, she was able to grant auxiliary effects to other people's magic as well.

　Although Harut's alter ego doesn't have unlimited magic power like the main body, it can also battle clothed in magic robes, so in terms of combat power, it is not inferior to the main body.

　Such an alter ego of the strongest sage, Lunar had increased his attack power, defense, and attack speed several times over.


　In terms of combat power, mainly in physical attacks, there were five monsters that surpassed Hurt in terms of combat power, protecting Luna.

''Could one of them protect me?　Please use the rest of you, Hurt-san, to eradicate the demons on this floor.''

"Whoa!　I'll protect Luna.
"All right. I'll hunt the demon.
"Likewise.
I'll go around to the left.
Okay, then.

"'Shall I kill it?

　The four monsters were unleashed in the sixteenth layer of the ruins' dungeon.