*

Surround him!　Flank!
'Oh!　Ooh!

　Following Frank's instructions, the adventurers with their shields at the ready surround Mantis.
　It's the second Mantis of the day.

'Oh!　Ooh!

　The adventurers with their shields at the ready narrow the siege a bit.
　Mantis clicks his teeth together, perhaps in an attempt to intimidate them.
　But that doesn't frighten anyone.
　They are all seasoned adventurers.
　Mantis unleashes a mess of scythes, but they are unable to break the siege.
　However, the adventurers were not left unscathed either.
　When they pulled back their scythes, the tips caught on their backs and shoulders, and they were wounded in their hands.
　However, it was like a graze compared to getting their necks cut off.

'Push me against the wall!'
'Oh!　Ooh!

　At Frank's direction, the adventurer, with his shield at the ready, splits Mantis up and pushes him against the wall.
　Ooh!　Oh!　I'm irresistibly curious about the call "I'm sorry, but I'm not going to tell you.
　It was silent when I fought the first Mantis, but--I wondered if it was a skill.
　Is it a skill?
　If you think about it, Laura can emit a voice that draws the attention of the enemy.
　Raising her voice might allow her to coordinate well and increase her defense.
　Even if it was simply to inspire herself and her friends, it wouldn't be in vain.
　It's like the kind of shouting that Mako and the others do.
　Mantis, pressed against the wall, swings his scythe, but it only slashes the sky in vain.
　There--.

''Magic Bullet (Brit)!''
Hoah!

　An adventurer with a loin or a long-handled weapon attacks.
　Unless they are pressed against the wall - or not.
　The undead basically don't avoid attacks.
　They only have the intent to kill the living.
　However, that's just the basics.
　What's more, this is a real battle.
　This is a real battle, and we should assume that our opponent will exceed our expectations.
　In that sense, it was great that we were able to take away their options.

Demon Bullets!
Hoah!

　Magic and weaponry caught Mantis' skull again.
　With a dry thud, the skull cracked open and the bones that had lost their ability to bind together fell to the ground in pieces.
　The adventurers, who had been holding their shields, pinned down.

''All of you, the lesser wounded, be alert for your surroundings. Those with deeper wounds, heal.

　Frank said, and more than half of the shield-bearing adventurers took up positions to block the passage.
　The rest will be treated with water potions (potions).

''I--''
Don't do that.

　Yuka stops Fujika as she is about to run up to him.

'Like it's important to help each other,'
You can tell me if you need help. Besides, it's part of your job to conserve your energy.
Okay.
Oh, you get it.
Like I just told you it's part of my job to conserve my energy.
I was trying to see how badly you wanted to help people. The idea that one word from me is enough to make you stop helping people, you're a woman...

　'Oh dear,' said Yuka, shaking her head.

'What if I said I'd treat you?'
I say, "What do you think you do for a living?
Neither of them are working.
That's because you're not strong enough.

　Hmph, Yuka snickered.
　Makoto returned his gaze from their barren conversation to Frank.
　Then Liv called out to him.

'What's wrong?'
No, no, I'm just wondering if that's how you'd take it down.
That's impossible.

　Liv waved her hand in denial.

What, no?
That's a pretty extravagant, free-for-all fight.
Is that so?

　I think it's a pretty generous way to fight--''

The search for dungeons, you know. The purpose of exploring a dungeon is not only to collect money and magic stones, but also to raise the level of the dungeon.
Well, yeah.

　The undead don't retreat because they are not in the right place at the right time.
　They will attack even if there is a level difference.

"If there are too many of them, their levels won't rise. Normally we adjust the number of people.
Is that so?
Yeah.

　Well, if you ask me, I think it's a good idea.

What about us?
We're the best at what we do. It's a good idea to have a good time with Makoto and Yuka. Yeah, well, we're pretty extravagant in that sense.

　'Mm-hm,' said Liv, nodding and turning her gaze to Laura.

'What about the Order?'
What do you think?

　When Mako asked, Laura raised her eyebrows in difficulty.

'Doesn't a knight's training include dungeon exploration?
''No, we do explore dungeons, but there aren't that many dungeons around King's Landing...''

　Hmmm, Makoto countered.
　I don't know how to become a knight, but from the way Laura talks, it seems like there's some kind of school in the royal capital to train knights.
　I wish I could raise them in my own territory, but there must be a good reason for that.
　For example, the knights could avoid conflicts by becoming acquainted with each other, or they could be recognized as knights of the kingdom.

''Didn't you explore the dungeon in Count Elway's territory (over here)?''
It's not easy to get a chance to train...

　Laura grunted.

'And the member...'
Laura, don't you have any friends?
No, sir.

　Laura looked miffed at Mako's words.

'It's hard to explore a dungeon with just a knight.
'I don't think I could hire an adventurer or get him to join my team on an off-duty day....
I'm glad you understand.
It's not very realistic, is it?

　It's problematic for a knight in charge of maintaining security to be involved with adventurers - rootless people - and exploring dungeons as a part-time job will only antagonize the adventurers.

''What does Chris think about that area?''
You're trying to do something about it, but people don't grow up overnight, so...
It's a rather black environment, isn't it?

　Mako muttered sincerely.
　'Chris is trying to get his men to level up, but I guess there are too many people to make the shift to explore the dungeon and level up.

'Yes, it's a place of few encounters,'
That's not a requirement for black people.
'Isn't the workplace where you don't meet many people black?'

　Laura asked with a mysterious look on her face.

'Black workplaces mean long hours of restraint, bosses giving unreasonable orders, strict quotas... well, you know.
'There are many things that come to mind, but I'm guessing it's not the blackness you're talking about, Mako-sama.
Maybe.

　To begin with, Mako and Laura have different common sense and industries.

''What kind of work did you do, Mako-sama?''
What's the job?

　Makoto tilted his head inwardly.
　'You must not understand if I say I'm an inside salesperson for a temp agency.

'It's hard to explain, but the image is more like a church receptionist.
Are you the receptionist?
I deal with adventurers who come incessantly for twelve hours a day, negotiate with the person in charge, write up requests, lay the groundwork to get people to work on their assignments, talk to them directly...

　'Miss Makoto,' said Laura, raising her hand.

'How do you transcribe the request form while working as a receptionist?
We'll do it in between.
In between.

　Laura muttered with a divine look on her face.
　But all I can really say is that I'm going to do it in between.

''So, when I'm done dealing with it, I'll do the paperwork and prepare the materials, and then I'll turn the work that can be turned over to tomorrow, and the work that can't be turned over... I shouldn't really, but I'll take it home.
'I don't think that would give me much time to do house work...'
I do my laundry once a week and eat out.

　With seven pairs of trunks, a run and seven shirts each, I only need to do laundry once a week.
　It's not good for my Engel's coefficient and my health, but convenience food is the easiest way to go.

'Oh, and don't forget, your boss cussed you out.
Are you going to be abused that badly?
'Yeah, well, it's like you're supposed to get your work done 100% of the time. And by the way, even on your day off, you'll get a call about what's going on with that one and what's going on with that one.
How did you, um, meet?
Not without, but only when you're young. The older you get, the harder it is to keep up with your energy as well as your strength.

　But I guess Mako was just withering away as some of them were the same age, or older, and were getting married.

'You kept it well,'
No, I didn't keep it.

　I couldn't keep it, so I was drinking so much alcohol that my uric acid level exceeded the threshold.
　How was he able to drink so strong and zero soju soju?
　It's no wonder now.

'It's a tough world, isn't it?'
I know it's tougher in some ways here than in others, but...

　Human rights aren't doing their job, and the danger of life is close at hand.
　Well, even with that out of the way--

I like this world better.
Okay.

　Laura let out a breath of relief.
　Could it be that she thought Mako wanted to go back to her world?

'Good!　Let's go!

　Frank's voice rang out.
　Apparently, the healing process was over.
　The strike force began to move slowly.

*

　The defeating party went back and forth, going back and forth through the dungeon.
　We haven't encountered any Mantis since then.
　Or any other undead.

"...you're bored.
That's pretty good, isn't it?

　I'll shove it to Yuka who muttered with a sigh.
　To be honest, I feel the same way as Yuka.
　It's hot and humid inside the dungeon and the scene is similar all the time.
　Perhaps it's the muggy heat and the monotonous landscape that makes me feel lightheaded.
　You don't want to be surrounded by enemies that you can't deal with, but you want them to come out at times.

''You're bored with that, aren't you, Mako?''
I don't think so.
Hmm, really?

　Yuka grinned.
　It's eyes that don't believe in a piece of it.
　'If you don't believe it, you shouldn't have bothered to ask.

'It's true.'
Well, I'll make it up to you.

　Yuka said, emphasizing the 'I'll give you' part.
　Mako looked around.
　Fene is drawing a map, but Liv, Laura and Fujika look bored.
　Liv is a bit of a bite out of a lack of time.
　If we get used to this environment, we're going to make some unexpected mistakes when we explore on our own.
　Next time we explore a dungeon, we should brace ourselves.

''What about the map, Fene, what about the map?
It's filling up nicely.
Really?
Yeah.

　Fene says things are going well, so they must be going well.

'Everything's fine?　I keep going back and forth...?
It's normal. It's not normal.

　Fene replies to Yuka's words while drawing a map.

''We don't go back so much when we're exploring dungeons,''
We're here to level up.
'Yes, but...'
And there's some kind of magic in that.
Well, not so much.

　Yuka said, not seeming to be full of it.

'And Yuka is guilty of arrogance.
You're guilty of hypocrisy.

　Tsk, Yuka clicked her tongue.

'And you're going to be executed for falsifying yourself.
No, I'm only doing this because Yuka's always complaining.
You really like to blame others. I don't care what people say about you, you're a human being and you're going to do what you want to do.
....
Why aren't you talking to me?

　When Fujika fell silent, Yuka raised her eyebrows quizzically.

'And when Yuka says it, it carries a lot of weight.
Of course.

　Hmph, Yuka sniffed.
　Well, she was a woman who didn't break even if her lust for s*x killed her half to death.
　The words carried too much weight.

''I can't live as strong as Yuka, so I'll just go on like this, and I'll be fine.
You're a flirt.
Yuka, do you ever hear of the phrase "survival of the fittest"?
'Don't let the Christian anta pull Dr. Darwin out of your life.
It's a prejudice.
''Ha~ You only use theories when it's convenient and this is why I don't like religious women. They say that the reason there are laws in this world is because God made them, and no matter what they say, they say that those laws exist because that's how they were made... are you licking me?
I don't like being accused of being a stranger.
You can't hate a monk without hating his kasaya, too. You mean, you hate him twice as much.
Do you feel like they hate me too?
That's a stupid question.

　Hmph, Yuka snickered.

'You think so too, don't you Mako?'
What are you talking about?
Of course it's a religious woman hater.

　When Makoto asked back, Yuka said as a matter of course.

''Religion na~''
Well, Makoto.

　Fujica looks at me over her shoulder.

'What, you're looking at me like you're clinging to me.
Not 'like', I'm clinging to it.
Tell me to help you before you sue me with your eyes.
You know, like I need help.
"Put your faith in a man. Now you're a b*tc*. You're so self-centered, and yet you pretend to be a purist and you're a little b*tc*.
Well, take it easy...
Fujica, you're very lucky. They can help you. Later you will say, 'I saved you then. You know that, don't you? I might say.

　Yuka interrupted Makoto's words and said something like that.

'Whose side are you on?'
I'm on my side.

　After all, he said it as a matter of course.

'I don't know if it's right to be a beautiful woman in all directions, but all sides--'
Are you ready to splatter your brains all over the place?

　Yuka gently held out her wand.

'I'm not ready to die, and I'm not ready for the quicksand.
He's not going to die, I think. You'll just lose a little bit of brain.
That's a deadly wound.
It doesn't hurt his brain stem. And I have some water pills.
Will the water pills help?

　Mako held the pouch.

'Come on, it's worth a try, isn't it?'
I'm against human experimentation.
"The history of medicine is a series of experiments. Have you never heard of Barry James Marshall?
The President of the United States?
He took H. pylori!

　Fujika tilted her head cutely and said, and Yuka's voice broke out.

'Why, like H. pylori?'
I just wanted to confirm my theory. Up until then, the theory was that bacteria couldn't live in the stomach, but Dr. Marshall overturned that theory by taking H. pylori and getting a stomach ulcer.
I think it's admirable, but I'd rather not.
Why?　Don't you want to make your mark on the history of medicine?
The risk of a stomach ulcer and a brain is too different.
Tsk, gutless.
No guts.

　When Yuka spat out, Fujica said with a sigh.

'So, why did you think you were the President of the United States?'
I saw an old movie.
That's not a good subject.

　Yuka interrupted Fujika's words.
　She turned her gaze to Makoto and exhaled in relief.

'What?'
It's nothing.
Don't lie to me.
I thought we were going to start talking about that stupid movie again.
It's not stupid.
I'm so sick of talking about zombies and sharks and stuff like that.

　Yuka spat out.

'I'm not talking to you to the point of disgust,'
I'm fighting zombies in real life and you're doing a zombie movie...
I said I watch more than just zombie and shark movies.

　There was a movie called Saugeria, where zombies and sharks fight each other, but I'll keep this quiet.

Like what?
It's a splatter movie. I laughed at Jetson X.
....

　Yuka was silent.
　She looked as if she had bitten down on a bitter worm.

'Why do you look like that?　Jameson is going into space, okay?　Isn't that great?
I've heard some very unsettling stories.
No, he says it's really funny. The nanomachines--
Not interested.
In the end, we'll end up doing the Cyborg 009 thing.
Not interested.

　Yuka turned away.
　Mako gave up on preaching the awesomeness of JaeSong X.
　It's hard to get people to be interested in something you think you like.
　But it's better than being made fun of.

''Yuka, it would be better if you went along with Mako-san's story--''
I don't want to. You're the one who has to go out with me.
It was Yooka who said she liked the wrong kind of movies.
Again, you can't blame me for this. You can do what you want. You can talk about zombies and sharks and gore all you want.
Gore?
"-Oh!

　When Fujica muttered curiously, Yuka looked at me with a huff.
　By the way, gore depiction is a term that indicates a brutal scene in a movie or game.

''Nah, it's not!　I just read about it in a magazine!

　Yuka put her hat on with her eyes and moved closer to the end of the aisle.
　Makoto quickly closed the distance between them.

I'm sure you're not the only one. You like horror movies, don't you?
'No!　Why do you look so happy?
I'll go out with you. I'll go out with you for a night or two.
I'm not a psycho!
'Horror movies will have your favorite rear end in them. The football team, or the cheerleaders splattered all over the place in misery.
Oh, God, it's coming fast and furious.
Oh, yeah, Yuka's getting worse.
There's a rule about horror movies.
I told you I'm not interested!
Oh!

　Yuka buzzed around with her wand and Makoto hurriedly jumped back.

'What are you doing all of a sudden?'
It's bad enough that Mako is trying to get me to listen to a horror movie!
It was so funny.
Tsk, you think this is funny?

　Yuka clicked her tongue.
　She moved down the aisle in silence for a while.
　Suddenly, Laura opened her mouth.

''.......What happened to the matter of the religious woman?''
"Religious women?
It's about whether you like religious women or not.
Does it bother you to talk about it?

　Yuka raised her eyebrows quizzically.

'It's none of Laura's business,'
I'm not a religious person, but I am religious, so...
You're a bit of a disappointment for having fallen on the dark side.
Uggh, I still think we have a chance.

　Laura grunted.

'You're free to believe it, aren't you?'
And how is that?
Hmmm, that's a tough question.
It's not easy because all you have to do is say you don't like religious women.
You're a simpleton, aren't you?
Simple is always best.
You should have a gray area too.

　The world is not so simple as to be divided into black and white.
　But does the standard of judgment matter?

What do you think?
'I really hope you don't have to be a religious recruiter.
...I see.
As for religious practices, well, as long as they aren't too eccentric.
What do you mean?
Maybe a prayer at mealtime or before bedtime.
What else is unacceptable besides solicitation?
'I don't like being forced into religious common sense. Also, it's quite distracting to be shown that our values fundamentally don't mesh with each other.

　I don't like it when people talk seriously about psychic senses and past lives.
　Well, maybe psychic inspiration and past lives exist in this world.

I'm relieved.
I'm not exactly sure I feel safe.

　Laura let out a breath of relief and Fujica grunted.

'The religious woman reminds me, what was Fujica going to say?'
What?

　Fujica looks at me with a puzzled look on her face.

'Do you want to stimulate your brain?'
"Survival of the fittest!　Like I was going to say that you have a better chance of survival if you're flexible and adapt to your environment than if you live on your own like Yooka!

　Fujika said as she wound up as Yuka snapped her wand with a knack.
　Apparently, he pretended to have forgotten about it.

'That's a shallow view. You don't have to adapt to your environment, you just have to remake it.'
It's not good for the environment.
Tsk, you hypocrite.

　Yuka said as she spat.
　There are creatures that thrive without having to remake their environment, Makoto said, looking up at the ceiling.
　Insects that haven't changed in shape for 300 million years, for example.
　Hate it, worldly hater.
　Makoto looked at Yuka and let out a small breath.



　The strike team went back and forth, moving back and forth through the dungeon.
　When they became drowsy due to the muggy heat and monotonous scene, they found themselves in a large space.
　It was no more than five meters high, but it was probably fifty meters square.
　In the center of the space was the figure of a Mantis.
　It was one or two times larger than the Mantis I had encountered on the second level.
　Further back, there was a passage.
　While they were fighting, another undead could appear from the passage at the back.
　So, what will Frank do?

'Baggage bearers, move over to the wall!　Shield-bearers, step forward!　Thieves, block the passage with your wards!

　Frank gives quick instructions.
　Then the adventurer with the luggage takes shelter by the wall and the adventurer with the shield steps forward.
　The bandit still doesn't move.

'Move on!'
'Oh!　Ooh!

　Frank shouted, and the adventurers with their shields at the ready began to move, raising their voices.

''........Can't we do something about this shouting?''
You're fired up.

　I answer Yuka, who blurts out next to me.

'What can I say, I hate being like a fur seal.
I see.

　What kind of creature was a fur seal?　Makoto tilted his head inwardly.
　Well, just imagine something like a seal, and you'll be fine.

'Oh!　Ooh!

　While Makoto and the others are talking, the adventurers with their shields at the ready are closing the distance between them and Mantis.
　Then the bandits move.
　They reach the passageway while running along the wall, kneeling down and hammering in what looks like a nail.

'Oh!　Ooh!

　The adventurers, shields at the ready, close the distance, raising their voices.
　Tick-tock, Mantis snaps his teeth in a threatening manner.
　The next moment--.

''----!

　Mantis made a voiceless sound.
　Mako scowled, pain in her ears.

'Tch, we're so far apart...'

　It seems that it was the same for Yuka as well, frowning.
　Despite the fact that there was so much distance between them, there was a bit of damage.
　The damage to an adventurer on the front lines should be much greater.
　But still, why would they take damage from sound when they have a canned status?
　My faith in my status is shaken.

'Oh!　Ooh!

　The adventurers close the distance, shouting.
　But it's probably because of the damage done.
　Their footsteps are out of alignment.
　Are they unable to use their skills?
　If it was Laura, she would have used Shock Reversal (Reflection) to rebound the attack.

''Shock reversal is a skill of the knight........lineage, and these guys are warriors.

　Perhaps sensing Mako's question, Liv explained.

'Is that so?'
Well, basically, we're...we're nomadic Bison Horns. They're going to be biased towards jobs no matter what.
Is that how it works?
That's just the way it is.
I see.

　Mako nodded.
　However, I'm convinced enough that it must be so, since Liv is saying it.
　It's probably the job that can be obtained based on qualities and experience, maybe.
　Did he see the shuffling of feet as an opening?
　Mantis jumps.
　It's a huge jump, just above the ceiling.
　But the distance is not enough to fly.
　If this is the case, he will fall far in front of the adventurer with his shield at the ready.
　Everyone here must have felt that way.
　The air loosens slightly.

''Be on your guard!''

　Frank shouted sharply.
　And the warning was right.
　Mantis had thrust his scythe into the ceiling.
　He jumped in a pendulum-like trajectory, gaining distance.

“--!

　One of the adventurers with his shield at the ready gasped.
　The next moment, the adventurer was blown away.
　Mantis had flashed his arm in a flash.
　The adventurer doubled over on the ground and finally stopped.
　Maybe if he was hit by a truck, he would look like this.
　In the original world, he would be dead.
　But should I praise the adventurer for being a quintessential adventurer?
　He was still alive.
　At the very least, the saving grace was that the adventurer was outstanding.
　Thanks to that, no one was involved.
　Unfortunately, that's as far as the saving grace goes.
　No matter how extravagant the fight was, there were no infinite number of wall players.
　One man down left a hole in the battle line.
　Mantis jumped into the hole in the battle line with a grind of teeth and flailed his arms recklessly.
　If they could have all responded together, they would have prevented the attack.
　But it was as close to a one-on-one situation as possible.
　The adventurers who had been holding their shields were blown away one by one.

''......................So much for this.
"Wait.

　As Makoto stepped out, Liv blocked his path with a pole hammer.

'Is there a way to recover from this?'
That's what you mean when you say you didn't call for help.
....

　Mako shushed him.
　I think he's pretty much trapped, but can he really rebuild from here?
　At that time--.

''Magic Bullet!''

　Loyne released his magic.
　The magic bullet hit the side of his head and Mantis stopped moving.
　He slowly moved his head and looked at Loyne.
　Mantis stepped out towards Loyne, and then Frank interrupted him.
　Mantis raises his scythe.
　But Frank doesn't try to duck the attack.
　Instead, he clasped his hands together and dropped to his hips.
　Slightly on the inside - would it be similar to Karate's, Sanchin's kata?
　Unfortunately, Mako's knowledge is from the manga - but...
　Mantis swung his scythe and Frank shouted.

'Immovable stance!'

　There was a high-pitched sound, and Mantis' scythe was played.
　How vigorously it was played.
　He's slumped heavily.

'........What is that?
It's one of my job skills and a steadfast stance.

　It was Shank who explained it to me.

'There is such a thing?'
Well, being a martial artist isn't a major job.
Minor?

　I see, Mako let out a sigh.
　It's a job I learned without trying, but it's sad to be called a minor.
　'Mmm,' growled Yuka with a small snort.

'What's up with that?'
There was something that was bothering me.
Like what?
'You said something about fist fights, are we allowed to use some kind of karate kata?'
'No, well, it's not...'

　Yuka's words should have been directed at Makoto, but for some reason, Shank was muzzled.
　He's fiddling with the hammer he carries from his waist as if he doesn't know where to find it.

'How is it?'
It's okay.
It's not very nice.

　Yuka said in a dumbfounded manner.
　When you say that, it's the same with Yuka, who's a wizard and is trying to learn the wand arts.
　How can you say that when you've put yourself on the shelf?

''Well, let's not talk about the kata...''
Okay?
Why aren't they fighting back?

　Yuka tilted her head and Mako turned her gaze to Frank.
　Mantis swung his scythe around messily and Frank held on.

'It's so much like being immobile, you can't move, can you?
It's not working.
Really?
Why are you smiling?
Were you laughing?

　Mako touched her cheek, but of course she couldn't tell if she was smiling.

'I was smiling. f*ck, what's the fun in that?'
Well, I didn't want to miss out on anything.
You talk about the rules against violence, but you're a fighter.
I'm sorry.

　Although he said so, whether it is self-defense or kujinjutsu, it is still violence.
　No matter how much we embellish our words, the only way to combat violence is with violence.
　Then I don't think it's wrong to be skilled in violence - to gain strength.
　As I was thinking about this, I heard a high-pitched sound.
　The loudest sound I've ever heard.
　I looked at Frank and the others and saw Mantis slumped over on his back.
　He looked as if he was about to fall over.
　Frank steadfastly released his stance and stepped out of the way.
　Don!　With a sound, Frank thrust out his left and right fists.
　It may have been due to the fact that he was greatly out of stance, but Mantis was blown away.
　He rolled over two or three times and stood up.
　There was a crack in his sternum where he received his fist, but he still seemed to have some extra strength.

'Now!'
"Stone Brit!

　Frank turned himself around and Loyne unleashed his magic.
　A softball-sized rock struck Mantis' sternum.
　The impact shattered the rock and sent it flying like scattered bullets.
　The cracks widened.
　But not yet.
　The Mantis is still moving.

'Oh!'

　Frank let out a yell and slammed his fist into the air.
　There was a pitter-patter and Mantis broke apart as if it had been the beginning of the process.

'I don't think I've ever seen a rock bullet before,'

　I remember fighting with Fene, Liv, Laura, and Fujica before, and I remember struggling with the four of them, but that's how high the rock bullets were attacking.
　No, could it be that Frank was using his skills?

''Yuka can use rock bullets?''
I can use it.

　Yuka said simply.

'....Yuka.
That magic is dangerous.

　Yuka said disgustedly.

Is that so?
You saw that, right?
Well, I'm watching. Is it that dangerous?
Makoto's eyes are knotty.
...Oh, I see.

　The rock bullets had hit Mantis, shattering him.

'You're not going to get your people into this, are you?
That's what I mean. I'm glad you understand.

　After saying that, Yuka let out a small sigh.
　At that moment, there was a heavy sound.
　When she looked towards the direction of the sound, she saw that the floor had collapsed.
　What was there was a slope that led to the third level.