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As we walked around the first floor, we heard the sound of rustling footsteps that didn’t belong to us approaching our position. And Yagami and the others quickly responded.

“Get to formations!!”

Following Yagami’s instruction, they instantly took a battle stance to respond to the incoming attack. And at the same time, I also took out a weapon from the [Item Box].

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【Flashsword】

・A dagger created using the [Blacksmithing] skill.

・Recommended level to use: 7000

・Attack Power +6000

・Speed +3500

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The weapon that I took wasn’t Nameless nor Greed, but the Flashsword, as I don’t really want to show those two to others.

Then, in front of us who were prepared to fight, five bipedal monsters that were covered in hard, sharp fur appeared.

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【Werewolf】

・Recommended level to subjugate: 8000

・A bipedal monster that is covered with bristles that are hard enough to deflect a blade. Its agile movement and powerful attacks dealt using its sharp claws and fangs are its strong points.

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They’re about the same size as a human adult. The toughness of their bodies can also be seen from their levels. However, they are too weak to challenge an A-rank party.

“Fire line!”

While the tank attracts the attention of the enemies and the front attacker rains them with attacks creating a chance, Yagami finishes them off with an intermediate rank magic of fire attribute. It took them less than one minute to subjugate those five monsters.

“… Fumu.”

If it’s like this, my power clearly wouldn’t be needed. Yes, their cooperation was so stable to make me think like that. They were completely different from Kazami’s party who were fighting to show off their own powers (Well, it was a story when they just became adventurers, though.).

“We didn’t even need to step in”

“Indeed”

When I was talking about something like that with Shinonome-san, Yagami nodded.

“If we’re fighting against this level of monsters, I think it’s better for us to fight while preserving our MP. So, everyone should keep that in mind when fighting.”

“””Yes!”””

After that, the dungeon capture progressed smoothly.

We used [Enemy Detection] to find out where the stairs leading to the next floor are. Then, while advancing toward the stairs, we defeated the monsters that appeared along the way and created a simple map at the same time to keep a record about the dungeon.

Because we had to feel our way through the dungeon by trial and error, the capturing process took several times longer than capturing a dungeon that we already possess the information about. Even so, we are still able to advance with almost no danger.

And then, after walking for 10 hours, naturally with some rest, we arrived at the 30th floor.

(… What is this feeling)

In the midst of the capture that went smoothly, doubts crossed my mind. Because, actually, the uncomfortable feeling that I felt when I entered the dungeon became stronger as we progressed through the floors. I have tried to nonchalantly inform everyone about this, but since no one other than me felt it, in the end, we continued to move forward.

And it was a few minutes later when that event happened. On the 30th floor, a Goblin King with an enormous body that exceeded 2 meters and eight Goblin Generals that seemed to be its followers appeared before us.

With the tank attracting the attention of the Goblin King, the rest quickly annihilated the Goblin Generals, and now, all of them are confronting the Goblin King.

“Now, take it down!”

When a chance was created, Yagami shouted, and responding to that, one swordsman went forward with a flowing movement and cut through the Goblin King’s body with the long sword in his hand.

“BUGYAAA!”

As a result, the Goblin King collapsed while raising a death agony. Although it was level 14,000, which was the highest of the enemies that we encountered so far, it seems that was an opponent that still could be easily defeated by this party.

“Even so, at this rate I will really just accompany them…”

I faintly muttered like that after witnessing their fight from the rear. And because they were too excellent, I never even faced any danger so far. Needless to say, the fact that they’re that strong was something that I should be delighted for, but I wonder what this feeling is. Maybe saying ‘Strangely, it made me feel downhearted’ could perfectly describe this?

And the moment I tried to sigh to relieve the depressed feeling that I felt, a chill ran down my spin.

“—What was that?”

Understanding that this chill wasn’t something that can be ignored, I hastily looked at the surroundings, as I felt it was like an omen that something unpleasant is going to happen. In fact, I have experienced a similar feeling at the Isolated Demon Tower.

Isolated Demon Tower, an abnormal place where everything is different from a normal dungeon. And every quest that was imposed on me in that place was something that was made to kill me.

Strength, wisdom, magic power, and stamina. From various quests that tested every aspect of my abilities, what they have in common was that even a moment of negligence wasn’t allowed in the middle of clearing the quests.

The only time I can ease my mind is just at the 24-hours gap after completing the quest before the start of the next quest, which was only a time to swear, praise, apologize and bully the sound of the system.

In other words, what I wanted to say is that my experience at the Isolated Demon Tower has heightened  my ability to sense an imminent danger. And that sense was telling me that I absolutely can’t let my guard down right now.

And, as I was looking around to see what we should be careful of in this situation after we just defeated the Goblin King and its subordinates, I noticed.

“Fuu. From the difficulty, I think the lowest floor of this dungeon is around 60 or 70. This means, we’re finally halfway done. But, the most crucial stage starts here, so we have to do our best.”

Perhaps because of the relief after defeating the monsters that just appeared, Shinonome-san took a deep breath and fired herself up like that. Behind such her, the corpse of the Goblin King rolled and–

The moment I thought I saw the tip of its finger moved, the Goblin King suddenly got up.

“tsu”

“Shinonome, behind!”

“—-Eh?”

Yagami and I were the only ones who noticed it. Hearing Yagami’s shout, Shinonome-san turned her body in confusion and opened her eyes in shock to see the figure of the Goblin King raising the long sword in its hand standing there.

“Kyaa!”

“Shit!”

The scream of Shinonome-san and Yagami’s frustrated voice can be heard. Unluckily, the distance between me or Yagami to Shinonome-san was close to 10 meters. Although Shinonome-san was trying to avoid it by stepping back, and Yagami also tried to activate his magic, they would not make it in time. There is only one way to save her.

“—-Time Zero”

That’s why, without hesitation, I chanted. And at the next moment, the body of the Goblin King collapses while its neck flies in the air. In exchange, what’s left there was only my figure after swinging the Flashsword.

“A,re? What just happen–Kya!”

“Oops”

I supported Shinonome-san’s body, which was about to fall because she tried to step back forcefully, causing our faces to become close all of a sudden. Incidentally, her bountiful chest also touched my body, but I managed to get it out of my mind.

“Are you okay?”

“… (Nod, nod,nod)”

With a bright red face, Shinonome-san nodded many times without saying anything. Since she seems to be okay, I guess I can be relieved for the time being. Then, after helping her to stand, I looked at the others.

… As I expected, everyone directed their gazes at me with suspicion.

Well, of course it would be like this….

Now, how should I deceive them– When I was thinking about that, Yagami raised his voice.

“You, what was that…”

Perhaps because unable to hide his shaken feeling, his voice was trembling. Among the people here, I am sure Yagami was the only one who saw me appearing here all of a sudden by using transfer. So, of course he would have some questions. Thus, I say to him.

“I’m actually a speed-specialized type. Also, I was using a skill to hide my presence when the monsters appeared. I think that was the reason that I seemed to appear there all of a sudden.”

I know that was a very hard-to-believe excuse. Or rather, in the first place, saying something like that even though he hasn’t mentioned how I could appear there all of a sudden might make me seem more suspicious.

At any rate, while I was being ashamed by my own blunder, Yagami said.

“That wasn’t a sight that could be explained like that, but…no, no prying.”

Yagami shook his head as if trying to convince himself like that. Then, when I thought he finally looked away from me, Yagami embarrassedly said.

“In any case, thanks to you, our party member was saved…t-thank you”

“… You are welcome?”

While being confused by the difference in his attitude, I replied. Then, Yagami directed his gaze toward the Goblin King.

“Rather than that. Let’s find out why this guy who was supposed to be dead, could suddenly move. Cooperate with us, Amane.”

Even the way he called me changed from ‘you’ to ‘Amane’…. It seems he has acknowledged me a little.

“Yes, understood”

With a little smile, I replied.