You will arrive at the fifty-seventh layer through the Secret Path to arrive at the fifty-seventh layer.

''It's a similar place to the first layer.

　When they arrived, Lara shouted out.
　The fifty-seventh layer was a maze of intricate paths that was worthy of the name of The Treasure Labyrinth.

''Are we going to capture this place as well and find a way down to the fifty-eight layers?''
No way.

　I return that to Marise.

　From my experience, there's a high probability that this fifty-seventh layer, which was reached through the "secret path," also hides the same thing.
　Otherwise, going down to the fifty-eight or fifty-ninth layer from here would take up too much time.
　Shortcuts become less meaningful.

"Well... about the "secret path" here.

　Use detection magic.

　Then I noticed something.
　I could point that out right now........

"Cynthia.

　Before I do, I turn to her.

'Cynthia, try using your detection magic too. I'm sure that finding traps and hidden passageways is also the job of a fallen magician. I'm sure Cynthia will find something if she is now.
Okay.

　Cynthia looked a little surprised for a moment, but deployed her detection magic.
　It didn't take much time.

''This way.''

　Cynthia went straight down the road and we followed her.

'....here.
Cynthia?　I know this place is a dead end, but...
My detection spell doesn't detect anything.

　Lara and Marise looked puzzled.

'Well, it's no use to you two. It's pretty cleverly hidden. It's only because it's Cynthia that we were able to find it.
"?

　The two of them looked at each other with utter disbelief.

　On the other hand, Cynthia, with a stagnant movement, touched a part of the wall that had become a dead end and sent magic power into it.
　Then..........

''Whoa!　Ka, the walls are gone!
'It looks like there's a road leading to it.

　Lara and Marise were surprised.
　The walls turned sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

'Well done, Cynthia,'
"Hm.

　Cynthia replied briefly, but her cheeks were pink and pale, and she looked vaguely happy.

''Apparently, the fifty-seven layers of the 《Secret Path (Secret)》 are ahead of us.
Isn't that in itself a "secret path"?
That's not true. Then you're too warm in any case.

　We walked down the path that we'd let emerge and came to an open area.
　It's empty, but it's like a big room.
　But there are no more paths, and there's no sign of any hidden items or anything.

Am I out of luck?
No....

　When I tried to continue.


"Well done, seekers! The labyrinth welcomes you, the mighty.


　A male voice suddenly echoed in the room, even though no one was in the room.

''Teh, enemy!''
'Lara. Isn't that right?

　I ask the question.

"Mm.

　The voice I heard earlier replied, "There is no substance........

In other words, the will of the fifty-seventh layer is speaking to us.
Oh, really, how is that possible?
These things happen in the maze.

　I could tell from his voice that he was curious about us.

''Is the [Secret Path (Secret)] here?

　I ask the owner of the voice.

The secret pathway to the ninety-nine layers of existence is in this room, despite what humans call it.

　Bingo.
It is said that the Treasure Labyrinth is said to last up to a hundred layers.
　If that's the case, then if it's up to the ninety-nine layers, it's only one step away from the lowest level.

"Do you want to take a shortcut?
Yeah.
Very well. Then answer my three questions, and I will give you a shortcut.

　Three problems?

What's that?
''Don't be in a hurry. From now on, I shall draw three magic circles in order on the ground in this place. They are to keep you in this place forever. When you have broken the three magic circles, I will grant you a shortcut.

　Okay.
　If we believe this guy's words, this time it's not just about fighting.
　In other words, it's like a contest of wits with the master of the fifty-seventh layer (dungeon).

"Forever!　That's a lot of work...
If we can't solve it, it means we'll be here forever!

　Lara and Marise are upset.
　The Lord (Master) sees that, too.

'Hohoho. If that happens, let's compare wits with me forever. It's been a thousand years since I've been a human being. Entertain me.

　He played his voice as if he was buzzing with excitement.

'What do you think, do you want to do it?'
'Yes, of course. Don't worry about Lara and Marise.

　I spoke to them and they nodded at each other as they huddled together.

''Then the first question. Here's the first one.''

　A light emanated from the ground.
　As I thought, a huge magic circle was drawn.

''What do you think?　It may be difficult for humans, but if you can't solve this level of difficulty, you'll never be able to solve the other two.
What part of this is difficult?

　In an instant, I find a tear in the magic circle and pour my magic power into it, tampering with it and disarming it.
　The light emanating from the magic circle becomes weaker and weaker, and then it disappears with a crisp, glass-shattering sound.

''What's the matter, is this what it is?''
"No way.

　The second question is then given by the Lord (the Master).
　It's the same magic circle as before.
　But.

It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what to expect.
Me too, sir.

　They looked difficult and were in a state of limbo.

　It was a little more complicated than before.
　With this, the two of them, who were not familiar with fields such as magic disarming, would not be able to find a breakthrough in the solution.

　But one of them. There was one person who raised his hand.

''Cynthia I think I can do it.
'Even Cynthia thought it was a bit of a difficult problem, but I see. Okay, try it, even if you fail.
Yes.

　This time, Cynthia will try to unlock the magic circle.
　It seems to be said many times, but the falling magic power she possesses is a magic power that is also skilled in analyzing magic formulas and magic circles.

　Cynthia poured out her magic power and tried to carefully break the magic circle one by one.
　It would have taken about fifteen minutes of time.



　At the same time as the magic circle disappeared, the Lord (Master) also let out a surprised voice.

''Fuu ... we did it.''

　Cynthia wipes the sweat from her forehead.
　It looks like she used a lot of concentration along with her magic power.

''Cynthia-chan, that's amazing!
It's true I had no idea.

　Lara and Marise also looked happy and hugged Cynthia.
　Cynthia remained expressionless, but if you saw that she didn't resist the two of them, she didn't seem to be full of it.

''But it's too early to rejoice. The last problem is a conundrum. I can give you the right to turn back now, though?''
Are you really so scared that we're going to break the magic circle?　Hurry up and draw me a magic circle.
"Do not regret your words.

　A slightly muffled voice from the Lord (Master).
　Soon, a magic circle was drawn all over the ground of the room and a dazzling light was emitted.

"Wow, what's this!
'Is this really a magic circle?　I don't even know what that is....
Cynthia can't do this either...

　The three of them saw this and let out an impatient voice.

　Hearing this, the Lord (Master) seemed to be in a good mood.

'Ho ho ho!　What do you think?　A thousand years of work on the magic circle!　It will never be solved by a human!　Hey, even if you can't solve it, you have an eternity of time; if you give it a thousand years, you might be able to solve it!
What are you talking about?

　Certainly this one is of a much different quality than the two I just mentioned.
　However.


''A realm of this level, I arrived at a long time ago.


　That is exactly what happened a thousand years ago.

　You're the only one who can make it work.

"Wha...?　This magic circle........is being solved by a human?

　Was this completely unexpected?
　Even the Lord (Master) seemed unable to hide his surprise.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea for me to be able to get my hands on it.

　As I was doing so, a sphere of light appeared in the center of the room.
　It seems that if you jump in here, you can get to the 99th layer.

Goodbye. If I'm not busy again, I'll have some fun.
"Guh...!　A frustrating, but dreadful human being ... no, thou?　Are you really human?
"Don't say anything unkind.

''Before using the Secret Path (Secret) to go to the 99th layer.

''Ah, that's right. This labyrinth has been around for a thousand years, right?''
"Yes,
So you don't know what's been going on down there for a thousand years?
"On earth?　I have been guarding these fifty-seven layers all along. I've never heard of anything on earth.

　I thought maybe he knew something, but....
　At this rate, he doesn't seem to know the reason for the decline of this world.
　I was a little disappointed, but I jumped into the sphere of light and transitioned to the 99th layer.