DanMachi, My Members Are From Slice-of-Life Anime

The sound of arthropods' long legs striking the rock wall echoed.

"Those annoying monsters again..."

Boom boom boom boom boom——

A louder roar and panting echoed through the maze's passageways.

……

Control room.

Valetta, her hand on the hilt of her sword, watched the monitor with a bored expression.

"Hey. Hasn't that old man been dealt with yet?"

Thanatos slowly shook his head: "It's not that easy. After all, Chongjie is hailed as the strongest in the city. You don't want to fight that kind of guy, do you?"

"Tch." Valetta clicked her tongue.

It's said that the weak fear the strong, the strong fear the ruthless; the ruthless fear the stubborn, and the stubborn fear the reckless. Who would want to run into a dwarf whose mind is only filled with muscles?

What if someone hits you with an axe without saying a word? Can you handle that?

But then again…

"Hey, if we let him continue like this, Balka will go crazy!"

Thanatos was helpless: "Anyway, the upper floors also need repairs. If we can take down a level 6, we can afford this loss."

"Ah, after all, we let the [Hero] escape, we can't let this dwarf get away no matter what." Valeta crossed her arms and pouted. "Also, what's the outcome of the [Swift Wind] matter?"

Thanatos shrugged: "Ah, I don't know about that. After all, it was left to Ain-chan to handle."

"Hmph. That woman wouldn't take such a thing to heart."

As soon as he finished speaking, a human face slowly emerged from the shadows in the distance.

"Hey, let me get involved in the [Swift Wind] matter too."

Valeta frowned: "Jarro... you bastard, do you still have the guts to cause trouble for Gale?"

A figure slowly emerged from the shadows. It was a cat-man with one arm and one ear, hunched over as if he were afraid of everything around him.

As the two were discussing their topic, he trembled all over, yet revealed an excited, cold laugh:

"Ah, I still tremble when I hear that name."

"but……"

Jaluo's eyes widened, and he slowly hugged his own body, exclaiming excitedly:

"Recently, I've come up with a really interesting method. Ah... yes, I've finally found it! A way to summon that thing! I have to make that thing become like me! This time it will definitely work, so she can see that... perfect creature again!"

……

After clearing out the pursuing monsters, Grace leaned against his giant battle axe and sat cross-legged on the ground. His abdomen rumbled loudly; the depletion of his energy intensified his craving for food.

"There's only one day left. If I can't get out of here in another day, I might really die here..."

"I wonder how Finn is doing?"

"Rivia should have gone back to call for help by now."

The old man thought this, but he was also worried that the children in his clan might come in recklessly. This labyrinth made him feel too threatened; the clan's current strength might not be enough to conquer it.

"Clap."

Just as Grace was feeling troubled, a bottle of water and a bag of bread suddenly appeared in front of him.

"Uh……"

Grace looked around warily, quite certain that these things hadn't existed in the first place.

"Who? Who placed this thing in front of me without a sound?"

Grace, who is not good at thinking, falls into a deeper state of self-isolation.

"If Finn were here, he would definitely say... 'Since you have the ability to approach silently, you can naturally kill you silently as well. Under such circumstances, there's no need to poison you.'"

It seemed that his companion's words had helped Grace regain some wisdom.

He tore open the bag and ate large mouthfuls of bread. The most important thing was water; a bottle of water would last him for 10 hours, provided he didn't continue to damage the wall.

……

Chapter 224 Finn = The Big Fat Sheep

In another tunnel.

After delivering the food, Mai Sakurajima, carrying the same backpack as Megumi Kato, wandered through the maze exit.

Her abilities weren't as convenient as Kato's; she couldn't trick others into giving her keys to open doors. All she could do was wait for someone to leave and then slip away.

And at this time...

Walking beside her was a figure completely enveloped in black magical fibers, carrying a golden short-handled spear that looked quite valuable.

"Don't you have to go to class?" Shadow pulled out the Eye of Daedalus and opened the metal door.

"That's the question I should be asking you." Mai Sakurajima said expressionlessly, like a heartless work machine.

Shadow: "It doesn't matter if you skip one or two of those meaningless social events."

Mai Sakurajima echoed, "Anyway, given my position, if I don't go, people will just assume I'm going to work. Well, I am working, after all..."

She bounced the large bag on her back, completely candid.

"Someone's coming. I'm going to disappear. Don't forget my purpose," Mai Sakurajima reminded him.

It's no use. You activate your ability, how could I possibly remember it?

Shadow said helplessly, "It's alright, I need to go back to the surface anyway."

He twirled the spear in his hand, his eyes gleaming.

"This thing is pretty good; its length and material perfectly match the style of my ideal weapon."

Before she could finish speaking, Mai Sakurajima vanished completely, and a member of a dark faction passed by.

"Lord Shadow."

"Ah."

Are you going out?

"This is not something you should know."

"I'm sorry. But Lord Jaluo has a favor to ask of you."

"Oh?" Shadow stopped and slowly turned around:

"Jaruo, who is that?"

The member of the dark faction respectfully said, "He was the former leader of the Rudra Familia."

Could there be an official who is even more secretive than I am?

Shadow asked in surprise, "Is he famous? Why have I never seen him before?"

These words left the dark faction's leaders speechless.

"That...that was in the past. Lord Jaluo is now all alone and has converted to another religion."

"That's just trash."

The members of the dark faction dared not speak.

Shadow scoffed: "Don't bother me with these trivial matters in the future."

"Yes, yes..." The dark faction nodded and bowed.

Shadow turned to leave, but out of habit, he opened [ST] and brought up information about Jaluo.

Slave Cat... Beast Tamer... Leader of the Rudra Familia, Level 3. Two years ago, he plotted to harm the Astrea Familia, setting a trap on the 30th floor. In the end, both sides suffered heavy losses, and the Astrea Familia was wiped out. A year later, the Rudra Familia was destroyed by [Gale], and he survived with severe injuries.

Upon seeing the message, Shadow stopped in his tracks.

"and many more……"

He stopped his underling, who was about to report back:

"You just said that it was Jaluo who contacted me, right?"

"Yes, yes, Lord Shadow."

“Alright, lead the way. I want to see that Jāra.”

……

Early morning, the open space outside the Stardust Mansion.

Ryuichi's wooden sword slashed away Lefia, who was holding a staff and chanting magic.

"Get up and keep going. As long as you have the strength and your throat can still make a sound, keep singing!"

"Hmm... yes!"