Zongman: Don't move, Aisi, your family still owes me money

Merlin spoke eloquently and with solid arguments.

This made Kashima completely stunned.

They were clearly the ones who were rescued, so why did it suddenly become the case that they were the ones saving others?

What made him even more confused was that he actually thought this was reasonable.

Well...that's terrible.

"Sakura-sama, Mei-sama, I feel that now is not the time to discuss these matters."

"There are the sounds of monsters approaching."

Ming walked forward quickly and reminded.

After hearing this, Kashima understood that even if he wanted to repay the favor, he would have to wait until he returned to Earth.

"Well, that's fine, let's evacuate now."

Kashima waved his hand and immediately returned to his captain's posture.

Seeing this, Merlin breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that this has been fooled for now.

Even though I just admitted it, there's no harm in that.

But if this matter gets to the ears of other adventurers, he will attract attention.

Merlin doesn't want to attract too much attention now that he has enough strength to protect himself.

He was naturally well aware that fame was a double-edged sword.

Soon everyone packed up and followed Kashima's footsteps back the way they came.

But at this time, Merlin deliberately quickened his pace, came to Ming's side, and whispered thank you.

He didn't hear the monster's footsteps, so there was only one reason, that is, Ming deliberately lied to bring up the previous topic.

"Ah? Master Mei, what are you talking about? I have no idea."

Ming turned his head and looked at Merlin seriously, then spoke out.

But just after she finished speaking, she paused and added in a low voice.

"However, like Lady Sakura, I am deeply grateful to you, Lady Mei. Even if it costs me my life, I will definitely repay your kindness."

After saying this, Ming quickly chased after Kashima in front of him.

Looking at her back, Merlin shook his head, feeling both amused and helpless.

Are these people all so rigid?

At this time, Chigusa, who was walking at the back, also caught up. She bit her lip lightly and made up her mind. She came to Merlin's side, grabbed Merlin's hand, and then...

At this time, Merlin was completely confused and could not understand the meaning of Chigusa's behavior.

After Chigusa finished this, her face flushed as she quickly followed the person in front of her, without any intention of explaining.

Merlin stood there in shock for a moment before he finally understood.

"Ah...could this girl be expressing her gratitude through her behavior just now?"

"Ahem... this isn't... annoying."

"But, could it be that in her eyes, I have become a creature who thinks only with the lower half of my body?"

The journey back was very smooth, and even if we encountered monsters, we were able to avoid them safely.

However, on the eighth floor, a slight accident occurred.

Chapter 11 Hot Springs, Repaying a Favor

"Hey, this spring water is... hot. Could it be... a hot spring?"

Kashima, who was walking in front, bent down and scooped up a handful of water. After checking it, he said with some surprise.

"Ah? Hot springs? There's a hot spring in the maze?"

When Ming heard the word "hot spring", he rushed forward immediately and got close to the water surface to take a closer look.

"Ah, it really is a hot spring, and the temperature is just right... a completely natural hot spring!"

"Hot spring? Hmm, can I take a bath now?" Chigusa said with a little anticipation.

At this moment, Merlin walked forward and checked the large pool in front of him that was bubbling with steam.

[Natural hot spring water]: It will emerge from specific floors of the maze from time to time and will last for one week to one month. It has the effect of beautifying the skin, maintaining health, and recovering from injuries.

"what?"

After reading this information, Merlin's facial muscles twitched unnaturally.

"What's wrong, Mr. Mei? Is there something wrong with this water?"

Chigusa, who asked this question, had a look of loss and worry on her face.

And the life on the side said in great panic.

"I've tested this water, and it's definitely not hot springs. Natural hot springs like this are rare. If you miss it, you won't have another chance to soak in it."

"Well, if Master Mei is worried, how about I try it first?"

Looking at the life in front of him with gleaming eyes, Merlin had no doubt that as long as he nodded, the life would jump directly into the hot spring in front of him in the next second.

"Well, I checked it out. There's nothing wrong with this water. It can even speed up recovery from injuries."

After hearing this, the excitement on Ming's face became even more intense, and she couldn't help but turn her head to look at Kashima not far away.

"Sakura-sama, you heard what Mei-sama said, didn't you?"

Kashima naturally understood what Ming meant by the question.

"Ah..." Kashima touched his head and sighed.

"Well, let's just fix it here for a bit then."

"But you guys just go wash up. I'll be on guard around here to prevent any monsters from getting close."

After saying this, Kashima walked straight towards the rock in front.

After hearing this, Ming turned to look at Merlin.

"Then Master Mei, please come and take a bath together."

"In the previous battle, I was of little help at all. At least let me rub your back as a token of my gratitude."

Ming said, clutching the towel he had taken out from somewhere, and looked at Merlin with a determined look.

"Well, I'll go and take charge of the security with Kashima."

Merlin said as he moved towards Shikashima who had already walked behind the rocks, but he hadn't taken a single step yet.

Kashima's voice came from behind the rocks.

"Merlin, let me take care of the guarding. I can wash you after you're done."

"In the previous battle on the twelfth floor, you contributed the most effort. You should recover now."

After Kashima finished speaking, Merlin's face twitched and his expression looked a little unnatural.

Hmm? Why... doesn't this match his expectations?

Before in the cave, he touched Chigusa, which made Kashima anxious. Now he is deliberately creating opportunities?

Has the attitude changed so quickly?

And rest and recovery? Output?

The problem is, he just threw a few props and used some equipment. It didn't take much effort at all, and he wasn't even injured. Why does he need to recuperate?

Before Merlin could come to his senses, Ming had already grabbed one of his arms.

"Master Mei, look, since Master Sakura has said so, you should just accept your fate. Don't worry, I was an expert at scrubbing backs back home. My mother often praised me, and I will definitely scrub your backs until they shine!"

Ming Yingqi's face was filled with excitement and anticipation, and his eyes were sparkling with flames.

This... has been polished to a shine, so doesn't that mean the skin has been rubbed off?

However, only one hand was controlled, so it was not a problem and he could still escape.

Merlin took a step back and was about to shake off the threat with his left hand when two slender arms suddenly appeared from behind him and directly hugged his left hand.

"Accept your fate, Mr. Mei."

"Huh? Chigusa?"

"Chigusa, well done!"

Different exclamations echoed around the hot spring.

Merlin couldn't help but be shocked.

At some point, Chigusa actually sneaked up to him silently and even controlled him.

In terms of ability values, he can be said to be at the bottom of LV1, so in terms of strength, he is actually not even as good as Chigusa.

And even if Merlin's strength exceeded Chigusa's, he wouldn't dare to struggle to break free.

After all, looking at Chigusa's thin arms and legs, if he used a little force, his arm might break, which would be a tragedy.

"No, Chigusa, are you coming too?"

Since he couldn't break free, Merlin decided to use verbal tactics.

"I'm very sorry, Mr. Mei. Actually, I also want to repay the kindness I received earlier."

"So, please allow Ming-chan and I to scrub your back together."

Chigusa raised her head shyly, and there was a pitiful light in her black eyes that appeared from under her bangs.

"That's right, Master Mei, this is an opportunity for me to repay you, please don't refuse."

"Ah, but that... that incident in the cave earlier was... it was still a little too early. For me... wuwu..."

Ming also started to persuade her, but at the end her pretty face turned slightly red and she lowered her head shyly.

"Well, if Mr. Mei hates this, then forget it."

At this time, Chigusa saw that Merlin had not spoken for a long time and thought that he was disliked, and the strength in his arms could not help but decrease a little.

Now that things have come to this, Merlin naturally won't refuse.

After all, this was the good intention of the two women. If he refused, it would hurt their face.

He could see that Ming and Chigusa had made a great decision to take such a move.

What's more, he is a normal man. How could he be disgusted by such things?

"I hate it, of course I don't hate it, but this is a maze after all. If you are too careless, you may lose your life."

"But...it's not impossible to take a short break right now."

Merlin smiled and glanced at the two women, "Alright, no need to grab me like that. I won't run away."

"But let me make this clear, after you've wiped my back, it's almost time to leave."

"Thank you very much, Master Mei!"

"Yes, Mr. May."

Chapter 12 Vibranium Oh No, Silverback Shield

surface.

"Ajian, do you think Merlin and the others will be okay? It's been so long."

In front of the square, Hestia's face was full of worry, and she couldn't help but ask Takemikazuchi beside her.

"No, I don't know, but now... we can only trust them."

Jian Yulei crossed his hands in front of his chest. Although his expression was as calm as ever, it was clear from his index finger tapping on his arm that he was not as calm as he appeared.

This is not surprising. After all, Merlin and others are heading to the last shallow layer, the twelfth floor.