Kurt!　I finally caught up.

　Lara came from the other side.
　I can see Marise and Cynthia ahead of me.

　I'm surprised they didn't lose sight of me, even if it was only a little bit, but they didn't lose sight of me getting serious.
　They've grown up, too.

''That's why I have to let go of them quickly!　You devil!

　Be that as it may, the little girl was flapping her hands and feet in my hands.

'That's not until you answer my question. Are you Averil?
It's Averill, Averill!　I am the real Averill!　So let go of me now!
Hey.

　
　Then Avril spun around like a cat and landed both feet on the ground.

''Haha, haha I didn't expect you to do this to me all of a sudden.

　Avril is breathing on her shoulder.
　Seeing this, Lara put her hands on her knees and locked eyes with Avril.

''Such a little girl, Great Sage-sama?''
'You think I'm lying to you?'
'Ummm but for all intents and purposes he's a child...'

　Lara gives Avril a questioning look.

　But I opened my mouth to chastise Lara, saying

'You're not done yet, Lara.
What?
'If you're judging people based on their appearance alone, you still have a lot of training to do...'
Doesn't Kurt ever suspect it?
'Yeah. At the very least, I'm pretty sure it was this woman who set up the warding spell and traps in that hut.

　In fact, you can feel quite an immense and powerful magic power from inside Averill.
　It's even comparable to that of a flat(¦)average(¦) wizard of a thousand years ago.

　I'm also surprised that a person who is called the Great Sage has the appearance of a young girl (regardless of whether she is really young or not).
　But........that's about as far as you can go.

　But you said that you captured the [Treasure Labyrinth] thirty years ago... how old are you really?

　When I was wondering about that, Avril laughed, putting her hands on her hips, "Hmm, hmm,

'Wow, you know what I'm talking about. You underestimate me by my looks!　He's quite a sighted man!

　He said in a good mood.

'Then why are you running away all of a sudden?　I just wanted to talk to you about it...

　When I asked that question, Avril said, "Ha! And then you get a look on your face.

Of course he's going to escape!　All of a sudden the wards that are being put up in the house are going to be destroyed, they're going to keep knocking even though the poison gas traps have been activated, and they're going to unlock the magic locks without permission... I wouldn't believe them if they did that, even if they said they were going to discuss it or something!

　Hmm.
　I guess I pushed too hard.

'Of course it's obvious ... because it's messed up.

　Lara blurted out behind me.

　Avril continued in an angry tone.

''Extremely, how could I be caught up so easily...?　Who the hell are you? Are you even human?　What kind of demon race are you?

　Avril's face becomes more grim.

''Demon race?　You think I'm that weak?　A real man.
You call demons weak?

　Avril looks dubious.
　In fact, it is true that the demon race is superior to humans in terms of both magical and physical abilities as far as their initial status is concerned. Furthermore, unlike other demons, they also have intelligence.

　But no matter how intelligent they are, they are still demons after all.
　They're no match for the humans who built civilization.
　A thousand years ago, before I started the magical revolution, I heard that humanity was also inferior, but after the revolution, humans were much stronger.
　That's why I'm not aware that the demon race is stronger than humans in my mind.

''I knew you were weird.''
Do you trust me now?
No way!

　Avril raises her voice.
　I'm in trouble. How can I let my guard down?

　........yes.

''Do you recognize this?''

　I said and took out a map written in ancient script that I received from the headmaster.

''!　........this!

　Seeing that, Avril received the map with a wince and shuddered.

''Isn't this the map I gave to that headmaster thirty years ago when I conquered the [Treasure Labyrinth]!
Yes.
If you have this in your possession... could it be that you have trudged through the Treasure Maze?

　In response, I nodded silently.

''Mm........I didn't expect anyone other than me to reach the lowest level of the labyrinth.

　While muttering something, Avril unfolds the letter that was enclosed with the map.

'Mm........what is it? What is that letter from that headmaster? It's a good thing that you're able to have a little bit of common sense, but I can assure you of your abilities....... I have a feeling that's more than a little.

　Avril folded the letter while turning her zit eyes to me.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about your own personalities, though that headmaster is a terrible wizard. I trust that you are not some kind of bandit or something, but an adventurer who has conquered the "Treasure Maze".
Thank you.

　I thank you.

　But ... what does it mean to be an adventurer?

Uh, Mr. Averill.
What?

　Lara raises her hand apologetically, to which Avril replies.

''Kurt...I mean, we're not adventurers, but...''
Hmm?　What is it then? Do you belong to the magical knights of King's Landing or something?
I'm just a student.
"...What?　A student!

　Again, Avril's eyes widen in surprise.
　Then he lets out a dumbfounded sigh.

'Well, that part doesn't matter. There are some hellacious students out there.

　He uttered.

　Hmm.
　Either way, Averill recognized my abilities........?
　In that case, let's get right to the point.

''So... the item at the lowest level of the [Treasure Labyrinth], Averill took it, right?
Yes.
'From what I heard from the headmaster, if it's someone Avril approves of, I'm willing to give it away........ Whether or not I take it, I'd like to see what kind of item it is.

　The items in the underground labyrinth are first come first served.
　I have no desire to steal from those who reached the lowest level of the Treasure Labyrinth before us.

　But.... what items were in the lowest level?
　I'm curious.
　........Well if it's a good one, it doesn't change the fact that I want it.

''Mm........''

　Averill took a little pretense of contemplation.

I'm interested in you. All right, it's decided. I will now present you with a test. If you can successfully pass the test, I can give you the item from the lowest level of the Treasure Labyrinth.

　He continued.

　
　But I'm also curious to see what kind of trials she, who was also called the Great Sage, will put out.
　Either way, I'm also curious about what kind of item it is.

''That ordeal. Let's take it.

　So I responded to Averill with that.