Orcs and elves, orcs and princess knights. Fang Orcs are the enemy of women in many situations, but even in this labyrinth, their reaction when they see a woman is just like that of a beast.

''Buhiii!''
Wow, you're drooling. I mean, if we get caught with this, we should get out of jail, right?
'It's better for you not to imagine it. Unlike Watadama, orcs use weapons, and although their intelligence isn't quite the same as humans, it's quite high...

　When you're humanoid, intelligent, and honest in your desires, if you get caught you certainly shouldn't be imagining it.

　The dokuyari bee is also flying nearby. Already Suzuna has her bow at the ready and is preparing to use her skills - I'm going to take cover fire first too.

''-- Hit me!

　Current Situation

　Suzuna activates Minnichu for two consecutive hits.
　Suzuna's attack hits the bee.
　Alihito's attack hits the Dodger bee.
　Defeat two Dokuyari bachi.

　If I'm not mistaken, the dokuyari bee would have moved and evaded Suzuna's arrow - but the arrow's trajectory changed as if to guide it along the way, and it successfully shot through the enemy. Next to it, an iron bullet released by an ebony sling pierced the body of another individual.

''Boogie...!

　The Orcs were surprised that Dokuyaribachi had been shot down, even if he wasn't one of their own kind. Igarashi-san and Theresia fleshed out there and launched a preemptive attack.

''Guys, let's get fired up!
Yes!　........................Hah!
"-Oh!

　Current Situation

　Arihito activates 'Support Elevation 1' and the party's morale increases by 11.
　Kyouka launches the "Double Attack".
　Fang Orc A is hit in the first level. Support damage 11
　The second level hits Fang Orc B. The second level hits Fang Orc B. Support damage is 11.
　Theresa activates "Wind Slash".
　Hitting Fang Orc C. Knockback small. Support damage 11.　
　Defeat three "Fang Orcs".

　Double Attack can hit multiple targets - and Wind Slash blows the enemy away after the attack, making it harder to counterattack.

　However, improving morale does not seem to enhance damage. It's a number that shows your motivation to fight, and I suppose it means that you're supposed to use 'Support Elevation' to recover when your morale is lowered.

''Ah, um........Arihito-san, everyone's bodies in front of me seem to be glowing faintly......''
'Hmm I'm not sure. Can Suzuna sense it?
Yes, I'm afraid so.

　Does this mean that Suzuna, who has skills related to spirits, or spirit bodies, is seeing improved morale - spiritual energy?

(I wonder if her status has changed in some way or another.)

　Current Party

　1: Aricht *◆$□ Level 3
　2: Kyouka Valkyrie Level 2 Morale +11
　3: Theresia Rogue Level 3 Morale +11
　4: Suzuna, Priestess, Level 2　
　5: Misaki Gambler, Level 1, Morale +11
　Guest 1: Elitia

　Suzuna's morale wasn't boosted because she was in a side-by-side position with me. Depending on the position, I can apply support, so it might be better to have a four-row system with me in the fourth row and Suzuna and Misaki in the third row.

(More importantly, your morale is still up 11... you don't think this is going to accumulate?)

　When I try to use it again, "Support Elevation" does not activate. It seems to take some time to reuse (recast), and the license says '4 minutes 33 seconds to reuse'. Probably, it means the interval between uses is 5 minutes.

(Since the magic power doesn't seem to decrease, I'll use it often to boost my morale as much as possible. It doesn't seem to have any negative effects.

"Rear, that orc up ahead doesn't seem to be responding yet, what do you think?
Okay, I'll fish from a distance.
Wouldn't that mean you'd have to beat him with just your brother's slingshot?
'Don't worry, you'll get some experience just from working together. Here, take a look at your cards. It's building up a little, but it's building up.
''Oh, it's true. As I thought, the Alihit brothers are strong, so even if we defeat a lot of them, it's only a little. But they're helpful enough!

　Misaki's experience has only accumulated about 2 bubbles or so, and since she needs to accumulate 10 bubbles to level up, I'd like to raise her level in this quest if possible.

''Elitia, do you have any idea how strong the enemies on the third floor are?''
''I'm sorry, I've only been in this labyrinth for two levels. The family I reincarnated with wanted to enter a different labyrinth, so this labyrinth didn't go on.
'My family ... that's right. How is Ellie's family doing now?

　When asked by Igarashi-san, Elitia - she gave a fleeting smile that she hadn't shown before.

'I'm sure they're doing fine. And there hasn't been any talk of those people dying flowing in.
''........There's something about the situation. Ellie, if you want to talk about it, you can confide in me, because it will make it easier for you. You're a good listener, like your brother.
'Well, if you look fine, it's fine as it stands. If I ever have contact with you, I'd like to at least say hello.
'I'd at least say hello but they're very competitive people, so don't be offended if I say something weird.

　The family that had been incarnated with Elitia. Did Elitia work with them from the fifth ward to the eighth ward?

　I don't feel it right now, but as long as moving up the pecking order is the goal of the searchers, we'll be competing with them too - I don't want to be a contender, but it depends on what kind of person they are.

'Brother, what do you want to do with these orcs and bees?　It's a lot of money to take home with you.
"The poisonous crystal stone?
''I suppose we should only pick up those kinds of valuables. The materials would be more valuable for the demons on the third level.

　The magic stones are not bulky, and the ores that are in the bags that orcs wear around their waists are heavy, but they can be carried somehow. It's a good idea to have a good time with them.

　◆◇◆

　Two large trees that grew on a grassy hill. As I dived between them, the scene around me changed again.


And there are more trees on your property after a few sparse ones at first.

　Igarashi was right, there are now more shields. With this kind of terrain, it feels like the difficulty level has increased, so there's probably a way to go elsewhere without forcing yourself to attack it. There are several other labyrinths besides this one, so it's more efficient to attack this one.

(Is it more efficient to attack this one or not... hmmm... For now, I want to check the strength of the enemies, but... hmm?)

..........

　Theresia reacts and readies her weapon. From behind a tree over there, an animal about the size of a medium-sized dog emerges - and.

''--Geez!

　With a screeching scream like a scream, it suddenly rushed towards us. Although I'm used to Watadama, its speed on the ground is so fast that it gives me a chill.

''Holy crap........what is that voice.......''
'We'll talk later, Igarashi-san, Theresa, we'll shoot first!　Misaki, don't step forward!　Suzuna, be mindful of my slant!
Yes!　'Hit'.........!

　Current Situation

　Suzuna activates Minnichu for two consecutive hits.
　Suzuna's attack hits the Gaze Hound, taking 11 damage.
　Alihit's attack hits the Gaze Hound.

　-- still breathing. Igarashi-san, who was closing the gap between the two, tries to hit a 'double attack' --.

''Geez!''
H..........?

　Current Situation

　Gaze Hound activates "Stare" → "Kyoka" stuns

(Oh no ... you have a conditional ... no, you have Theresa!

　When 'Gaze Hound' tried to aim at Igarashi-san who stopped moving, Theresia caught up with an accelerated dash and unleashed 'Wind Slash'.

''Gafu........!
'Get a grip, Igarashi-san!
I can move.........if I can do this!

　Perhaps my 'support uplift' worked, Igarashi-san immediately returned to work. And this time she unleashed a 'double attack' with all her strength.

　Current Situation◆

　Arihito activates 'Support Elevation 1' and the party's morale increases by 11.
　Kyouka uses his morale to recover from a 'stun'.
　Theresa activates "Wind Slash".
　The Gaze Hound is hit. Knockback small. Support damage 11.
　Kyouka launches the "Double Attack".
　The first level hits the Gaze Hound. Support damage 11.
　Second level hit on the Gaze Hound. Support damage 11
　Defeat one "Gaze Hound".

Yes....!
Kyouka, look out!　There's still 'something' nearby!
Ehhhh.....

　Current Situation

　Someone activates Breaktan → Kyouka's Silk Cloth is damaged.

　--where were they lurking? When Igarashi-san took a breath after finishing off the Gaze Hound, someone attacked her.

(Unseen enemy... yes, chameleon... I knew there was a demon like that.

Suzuna!　Aim in the direction Theresa indicates!
Yes.....

　The effect of everyone in the middle continues for two in a row. Suzuna does as I say and shoots her bow in the direction Theresa indicates - it was a gamble, but if you understand that the demon is there and shoot it, you'll hit it, you have to believe it...!

　Current Situation

　Susuna's attack has hit someone. 11 damage.
　The identity of the "plain eater" is revealed.

　The arrow fired by Suzuna stabbed into the 'empty air' - and what emerged was a demon with spiral eyes that looked like a chameleon turned into a monster.

　Even though there was an arrow in its brain, it hadn't yet died out, and the plain eater tried to fight back - but before it could, Elitia was moving.

''--End it!

　Current Situation

　Elitia's "Sonic Raid" is activated
　Elitia's Slash Ripper activates and hits the Plane Eater.
　Defeat one "Plane Eater".

　The very first blow - like an iai-drawer, I couldn't see the sword being pulled out of its sheath. The plain eater was cut in half, and a purple blood splatter rose. Elitia was more than enough distance away and did not receive any return blood.

''Igarashi-san, are you alright!
Yeah, yeah I'm fine, Mr. Rear, I don't feel any pain...

　As I ran up to her, Igarashi-san looked back at me carelessly. Then, something I shouldn't see was reflected in my vision as much as I could.

''S-Sorry!''


　The chest part of the armor - the 'silk cloth' she was wearing as an under armor was damaged and torn so large that one of her breasts was visible.

''Why is it a demon that only goes after this.......armor...?''


　I'd like to think that the reason even Rival and his friends didn't say anything is because of the low encounter rate. The chameleon's boots were probably made from plain eaters, though, so the explorers who defeated them must have been there in the past.

''..........''
'Oh, oh thank you, the enemy isn't around anymore, is it?

　Theresia came back to me and told me that we were safe around. I'm glad the plain eater isn't a swarming demon - if we're unlucky, it can do a lot of damage.

'You were good at sewing, Suzu, weren't you?'
'Yes, I came over here with my sewing kit, so I can mend it to some extent... but they've eaten the fabric, so I'll need a replacement.
You can't change your back, so why don't you put a scarf on it?
He saw me....and he saw you....

　I'm shocked for Igarashi-san, but I'm also sorry, so please forgive me. I can't say I'm very lucky to have seen it in this way.

''..........''
Theresa, please. Don't stare at me now.

　It's unsettling to be stared at in silence, as if I'm being told that I must be happy on the inside. I thought the least I could do to make amends to Igarashi-san was to never let the damage caused by the Plain Eater's 'Break Tan' happen again.