Is it wrong to try to meet someone in a dungeon?

There are two top priorities.

One of them was the discovery of "celestial spirit clones".

Secondly, it is to arrest the mastermind behind the enemy's actions.

The masterminds mentioned here include Baka, who is presumed to be in charge of designing the artificial labyrinth, and Sanatos, the chief god of the remnants of the dark faction.

Capturing them indirectly equates to gaining intelligence on the labyrinth and rendering the remnants of the dark faction powerless. Once the body's structure is understood and the head is destroyed, neither living beings nor organizations will pose a threat.

Finn has said that this first wave of the offensive focuses on "speed".

We cannot give the enemy time to regroup, nor can we give them a chance to counterattack.

He said he wanted to use this attack to deliver a fatal blow to the dark faction.

Obeying the commander's orders, and more importantly, to avenge their fallen comrades, the Loki Familia marched like a raging torrent.

"There are 'doors' in the distance ahead and on the right!"

"Open the right side first!"

"The stench of the human pawn is wafting out! Don't fall into a trap and get kicked!"

"You're the one who needs to coordinate with our timing, understand?"

Bert roared as he cleaved the monster into pieces with his twin blades, the Roland Twin Blades, and Anaquiti responded immediately. The moment she unlocked the "door" with the Daedalus Orb, just as Bert had warned her, the remnants of the Dark Faction, who had been waiting in ambush, unleashed a barrage of artillery fire.

As expected, Bert used his metal boots, Frosvelt, to absorb the magic, allowing Anachiti and the others to slip into the resulting gap and charge into the enemy ranks.

"What!?"

The remnants quickly descended into chaos.

Led by exceptionally skilled first-class adventurers, Anachiti and her companions gradually dismantle the enemy's fighting force. Those who launch suicidal attacks using self-destruct devices are dealt with using "magic" or "magic swords," mercilessly driving them to their own destruction.

The Southeast Force, centered around Bert, is deployed with orcs as its core fighting force.

They utilize their superior sensory detection traps and maze construction to form the main force in mapmaking. Lakta, a rabbit-woman who previously joined the "Elf Force" and fully demonstrated her abilities, also joined this squad.

In the southeastern region of this man-made labyrinth, which she had previously explored with Riveria and others, the troops now advance fearlessly under her guidance.

"Later personnel, set up 'pillars' as soon as possible! We can't lose track of Angie and the others!"

The "door" opened by Bert and others was immediately "reinforced" by Raul and other follow-up troops.

Beneath the upward-opening "door" stood three metal pillars.

The thick pillars located at the left, right, and center were originally pillars made of super-hard metal (hard steel) or white corundum.

They used this to prevent the "doors" they had painstakingly opened from being remotely lowered, causing troop dispersal; to put it simply, they were "pillars." Even the hardest, most indestructible metal "door" is useless if it can't be closed. No matter how heavy it is, it cannot crush a pillar made of advanced metal.

These were some of the supplies that Finn and his team had gathered during their ten-day preparation period to conquer the man-made maze.

"Set up a base! Map creator"We'll operate with that area as the center!

—As for the Southwest Army…

Grace's troops, like Raul's, were also setting up "pillars".

Given that the hardest metal, orogen, is an extremely rare material, the possibility of "doors" being concentrated in one place is extremely low. Anyone with a rational mind would place "doors" in important locations along the route. After ensuring the surrounding area is safe, the troops will use the location of the erected pillar as a base, allowing the map maker to disperse in all directions.

"We must have guards! Do not let the [Dionysus Familia] serve as guards! Kos, Navi, the enemy will definitely block our retreat! The rearguard is in your hands!"

""yes!""

Accompanied by high-ranking adventurers of the Loki Familia (level 3 and above), the Dionysus Familia, led by Aura, gradually investigated the labyrinth. Grace, mindful of potential enemy ambushes, gave instructions, which were responded to by Second Army members Kos and Navi.

While Grace and the others dispersed and halted the large horde of enemies surging from the front, they gradually explored the surrounding maze until they encountered a "door" or a dead end.

"Mr. Grace! The troops who turned right at the fork in the road earlier have discovered the stairs leading downstairs!"

"Well done! Everyone, head over there!"

Grace shouted to the regimental messengers, "Tell the troops to turn around!"

While continuing to draw maps of the surrounding area, the Southwest troops quickly moved to the next level.

"Ughh ...

The troops in the northeast emitted loud screams.

"Oba!?"

Tiona, who had just knocked the enemy to the ground, turned around in astonishment.

The enemy's ambush caught up with the flank of the column, and many men began to collapse due to bleeding.

"The enemy...the enemy is equipped with cursed artifacts!"

The report of the girl group members' near screams sent a wave of tension through the troops.

The lower-ranking members of the Dark Faction remnants have very low combat abilities, with the highest being only Lv. 2. Just be wary of the man-eating plants.Even the members of the Dionysus Familia could handle it.

However, all they need to do is stab their opponent once with their cursed weapons.

This is the "cursed artifact." It is the "incurable curse" that took the lives of Loki's fellow members.

Once the body is cut by the black blade, it will cause a fatal wound, forcing the Loki Familia to reduce its combat power.

As if obsessed with death, the remnants of the dark faction, their eyes bloodshot, howled. They charged at the adventurers who had stepped forward to protect the wounded, attempting to deliver a cursed blow at their own cost.

however……

"【Drops of Healing, Tears of Light, Eternal Sanctuary】—"

This curse-based attack, however, cannot cross the line when faced with the Holy Song.

"Range 5 meters, all wounded are included in the effect. I'm going to use it."

Behind the troops, a healer had the adventurers protect him as he chanted.

Allowing the generated "magical" light to make her silver-white hair sway in the air, Amid unleashed her "magic".

"【Dia‧The Blooming of the Pear Tree】!"

Rhombus Magic CircleIt then unfolded on the paved ground.

A beautiful, pure white light rose upwards, and then, without exception, all the wounds of the Loki Familia members were completely healed. Even the "cursed wounds" that should have been impossible to heal were healed.

The adventurers gasped in amazement, while the remnants of the dark faction were speechless at the unexpected sight.

Amed's "magic" can heal everything.

This is not just a metaphor; she can heal wounds, restore strength, and even remove "abnormal statuses" and "curses."

This must be the highest level of healing magic. The "magic" she infused with ample "magic power" even surpasses the so-called number one makeshift "mystic" elixir.

Even Riveria, who is hailed as the city's strongest mage, cannot compete with Amid in terms of healing abilities alone.

"I have come to heal all wounds and slay all curses. So please, focus all your attention on the battle."

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【Battlefield Saintess】Amid Teysanare.

This is precisely the case with the "Lone King of the Labyrinth" whose power is beyond the norm."In the end, everyone has to surrender to her; she is the city's top-ranking healer."

"Amid is so amazing—!"

"Then let's make a scene, just like you want...! I'm going to go for it, you guys—!!"

A healer's duty is to provide support from the rear. However, the active performance of a single healer has boosted the morale of the adventurers. Tiona cheered, and Tione beside her licked her lips, gripping two recurve swords.They slashed into the enemy ranks. Once their trump card, the "cursed artifacts," lost their meaning, the remnants of the dark faction could only show despair and taste the bitterness of being ravaged.

Before the operation began, Finn and his men quickly prepared supplies including a secret medicine to resist a specific curse.

Since the enemy forces are threatening them with an "incurable curse," it's a necessary precaution to have multiple units carrying the "secret medicine." Of course, it's also reasonable to prepare a sufficient quantity to prevent unforeseen circumstances. Although this cannot be attributed to the specific circumstances, within a limited timeframe, any preparation will inevitably result in a shortage of supplies needed by one unit.

Therefore, the saint came.

Among the Orarios, she is the only one who can use "magic" to lift the "incurable curse".

"【Battlefield Saintess】...! As a healer, is it permissible to defy common sense like this!?"

"W-Wow, he's not a mage, yet he set up a magic circle... No way—"

The elf Alicia, who was waiting in the center of the army, couldn't help but groan. The mage Elf, who had never witnessed a girl display her "true abilities" before, was dumbfounded and even forgot the situation she was in.

Even Alicia, who can be considered a veteran, was seeing a healer who not only provided support but also played an "offensive" role for the first time.

Her astonishing healing magic never ceased. A single "spell"—an ever-burning magic circle—formed a barrier of light, maintaining the "full healing effect" for an extended period. The amount of healing far exceeded the damage inflicted by the desperate resistance of the remnants of the dark faction.The sight of an opponent being instantly healed after being wounded must be a nightmare for the enemy. It's like facing an enemy who threatens "incurable" while you prepare "immortality" as a countermeasure.

This also saved the avant-garde members the trouble of each using their own props.

Attack and advance. These are the only two things they need to focus on now.

Amid herself did not possess the developmental ability of "magic," yet she unleashed a magic circle beneath her feet to enhance the power of "magic." With her robes swaying and scattering holy white particles of light, she was the embodiment of "mystery," and no one would doubt that she was a goddess reincarnated.

"'As long as I'm here, there's no need to worry about running out of supplies,' right? If someone else said that, it would just be arrogant talk, but... you really are an amazing healer."

Finn, who was in command and had his sights set on all battlefields, smiled as he tapped his shoulder with the butt of his gun, recalling the words the girl had told him before the unit was formed.

Incredibly, among the squads attacking the artificial labyrinth, the Northeastern forces are facing the most intense combat situation, with only Amid currently "putting in the effort." The other two girls, <healers> dispatched by the [Deankat Familia], stand guard on either side of the saint, like attendants beside her, their eyes closed to conserve their mental energy.

Amid is now solely responsible for the medical treatment of the troops.

—The title bestowed upon her by the gods, "Battlefield Saintess," is derived from the fact that she once single-handedly maintained the front line against the floor master.

The significance of this fact is that Amid can provide timely treatment for a large group of people on her own.

"As the commander of the unit, I am very grateful for your hard work, but is your mental strength sufficient, Amid?"

"No problem. There's a good supply of magical potions (Mental Energy Recovery Potions). Even without resupply, I can guarantee continuous recovery for the equivalent of 20 floors of a dungeon."

Inside the radiant, pure white magic circle, Finn, who was standing beside Amid, couldn't help but smile wryly upon hearing this reply.

While he was seriously considering asking the chief god <Deankaite> to allow her to accompany him on the next "expedition", he gave instructions:

"The enemy's offensive has slowed down. We will now shift our main operation from counterattack to advance. Please prepare accordingly."

"OK."

The healer, who had a clear view of the battlefield, probably thought of the same thing as Finn and bowed like a devout believer.

But just before Finn was about to leave, Amid said to his thin shoulders:

"Commander Finn, I can only maintain the front line, but I can't see the full picture of the battle. Do you think the campaign will continue smoothly as it is?"

Amid, who had vowed not to let anyone be sacrificed, asked this question, and Finn glanced back at her.

"...I'm afraid we can't just let them collapse like this. A man-made labyrinth can't be destroyed by attacks of this magnitude, especially since there are monsters among the enemy."

He expressed his views without any falsehood.

Finn averted his gaze from Amid, who was listening intently, and pierced the demonic carvings—the "eyes"—carved into the labyrinth wall with his spear.

"But we cannot lose. This time—we must win."

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The visual information of the "eyes" has been cut off.

A smile appeared on Thanatos's face as he recalled the moment before the severance, when the dwarf's blue eyes stared intently at them.

"The northeast, southeast, and southwest 'gates' on the first floor have all been invaded by enemies!"

"The attack was too fast! All the deployed soldiers and monsters have been breached...!"

"They've already made it to the second floor!? Are you kidding me? What are they doing!?"

An unprecedented cacophony of noise filled the surroundings, like thunder.

This is the "Master's Hall" deep within the man-made maze.

In this space, which could also be described as a stronghold of the dark faction, Thanatos's followers shouted incessantly. Every voice was pessimistic and tinged with strong unease.

No wonder they were attacked. At this very moment, Thanatos and his men were indeed under attack.

The Loki Familia's "factional alliance" has launched a formal conquest operation.

The outcome of this attack will determine the success or failure of Thanatos and his allies' long-cherished wish.

In other words, the winners and losers will be revealed this time.

"They really came prepared... It seems that they only managed to escape the artificial maze for a short time, and they already knew they were at a disadvantage."

He looked down at the water curtain that had been set up on the central platform of the hall—visual information projected through the "eyes" placed throughout the maze—and murmured to himself.

The enemy not only used the available "keys" to suppress the "gates," but also came prepared with cursed artifacts and countermeasures against every "trap." On their side, Barca, a descendant of the master craftsman Daedalus, remotely controlled the opening and closing of the "gates" and the activation of the "traps," but the Loki Familia, with their keen eyes, spotted the "eyes" along their path—the eyes of statues or the "surveillance devices" cleverly hidden in reliefs—and destroyed them all. Unable to accurately track the enemy's movements, they were powerless to remotely control the "traps."