Final Trial of Mankind

"Oh, how is this guy's strength? He should be strong enough to participate in the expedition. Where did he get Loki?" Tsubaki was attracted by Aisi's words and asked several questions in succession.

Just when Ai Si didn't know how to answer this question, Tsubaki let out another "oh" and looked away from Ai Si.

"You have been found by me, Bert Rocca, you forced me to make silver boots (Flosvelt) with that unreasonable scheduled itinerary, if you dare to break it again, I will not let you go. "

"How could it break it so easily, you know, don't worry about this, hey! Don't come near me!?"

As soon as Tsubaki found Burt, she wanted to walk over, seeing her smiling maliciously and approaching unnecessarily, the young werewolf's rough voice was annoying.

The fearless scene aroused the fear of others, and Aisi also looked at them in disbelief. At this time, a figure approached her quietly.

"Hi, [Sword Fairy], how are you doing recently?"

"... Luluni, Miss?"

Someone called him, and when he turned around, he saw the dog-man girl appearing in front of him.

[Hermes Familia] The appearance of Luluni, a member of the Hermes Familia, stunned Aisi for a moment.

"How did you come here...?"

"I'm here to see you off for the "Expedition", because you have helped me several times."

It seems that just like what she said, she seemed to take advantage of the blank time before departure to see Aisi off.

She said that she was not a participant in the "expedition", and she would be stared at if she stayed here for too long, and she was in a hurry to get things done.

"I brought this for you. It's the ration I usually use when I go into places like ruins. Just one can last me a day. Ah, there's nothing strange in it."

"……thanks."

Luluni handed the cube-shaped carry-on ration in a small bag to Aisi, and she smiled slightly.

When the conversation between Bert and Tsubaki attracted the attention of the group members, and Aisi took the small bag——"clang".

Luluni covered it with a small bag, and slipped a crystal into Ais' hand secretly.

"The man in black gave it to you."

"!"

Hearing her whispering at a volume that only she could hear, Aisi opened her eyes wide.

Black robe——that is, the man in black who had been in contact with Aisi and Luluni several times.

Ais could not hide her surprise when she heard that this piece of blue crystal was commissioned by a magician of unknown origin.

"I asked [Almighty (Asfi)] to check it, and it doesn't seem to be anything strange.... He said that he hoped that you could wear this on your body when you go to the 59th floor." The thief girl was not seen by anyone. If you find out, give the man in black's message and the crystal to Ais.

She told Aisi in a low voice, "You can throw it away if you want, I leave it to you to judge", and took a step back.

Seeing the speechless expression of Ais who got the pouch and crystal, Luluni smiled with her eyebrows lowered.

"...Although I used to force you to accept the commission, I said it was true to see you off. I didn't drink it last time. This time, when you come back, let's go have a drink?" The dog girl's skin was slightly reddish brown , scratched his cheek with his fingers.

"Then I'll go." After she finished speaking, she turned around and wagged the tail on her waist.

Aisi watched the figure disappear into the crowd, and looked down at the small bag and crystal. She looked down at the small piece of blue crystal attached to the chain for a while, and then tied it to the waist guard of the armor.

Ace didn't completely trust the man in black, but Luluni said that last sentence, so it should be regarded as a talisman she gave herself.

Blue light flickered on the silver waistband.

"That was Miss Luluni just now? What is she doing with Miss Ais...?"

——Only Refia saw the conversation between Ais and Luluni.

Tiona and Tione chattered non-stop like the surrounding members, and she turned her head sideways beside them.

"Miss Refia."

"Ah...Miss Amed?"

Hearing someone calling her, Refia turned her head and saw a beautiful silver-haired girl (human) standing there like a delicate doll.

The healer (healer) of the [Dean Kate Family], Amed, who came from the direction of Northwest Avenue bowed his head.

"I'm busy dealing with God Mihe and the others... Uh no, a new commodity contract from a certain faction. I didn't have time to visit you before. Fortunately, I caught up. Please accept these things."

"Is this... a potion?"

"Yes, this is our faction's high magic potion." What Amide showed to Refiya was a combination of test tubes in a pouch.

She was taken aback, and Ahmed said, "It's a farewell to the 'Expedition'."

"Amid, come and see us off! But why is it that only Lefia has it!? What about us!?"

"Miss Tiona shouldn't need it, right?"

Tiona noticed that Refia and the others were talking, and also interjected, Amide chuckled.

Hearing her yelling "Why is this!", Amed then said "I'm just kidding" and took out a carry-on bag that was bigger than Refia's.

"This is a high potion, and a little elixir, please share."

"Thank you, Amed. So much... so grateful."

After Tione took the carry-on bag and thanked her, Amide shook her head.

The kind-hearted girl healer looked at Refia and the others in turn, and bowed deeply.

"I wish you all good fortune." After saying this, Amide left Tiona and the others.

Refia's eyes fell on the healing items she gave to everyone, and she thanked Tiona and Tione loudly.

Around them, there were several other similar scenes.

The adventurers who had personal friendship with members of the [Loki Familia] called out to them, and some cheered for each other with a smile.

Many humans and demihumans are cheering for adventurers who challenge the unreached areas.

This is also the interpersonal relationship they usually accumulate.

Looking at this kind of scene, Mu Chen, who can reduce the sense of existence by himself, feels a little bit emotional, but he doesn't feel sentimental. He had the consciousness to go to the end of the world alone when he became a player (Player).

In some respects, Mu Chen can be regarded as a simple person, because he can't think about several things at the same time, so he can forget those unimportant things.

Because he has been concentrating all his energy on cultivation, so he didn't waste extra emotion on insignificant things, or in other words, in terms of emotion, he is just a beginner.

He can empathize and understand others' feelings, but he still can't see himself clearly.

……

"—All personnel, the "Expedition" begins now!"

Not long after, Finn stood in front of the troops and shouted loudly.

Everyone around turned around, facing the [Family] leader who was accompanied by Riveria and Grace on the left and right, with his back to the Tower of Babel.

"It's the same this time. When advancing on the floor, we have to divide the troops into two groups! The first group that starts first is commanded by Riveria and I, and the second group is Grace! After rendezvous on the 18th floor, Just go to the 50th floor in one go! We have only one goal, and that is the unreached floor—the 59th floor!!”

The leader's declaration shocked the ears of Burt, Tiona, Tione, Refia, Tsubaki, and all the members present.

Like many people, Aisi also watched Finn and the others while imagining the giant white-walled tower behind him-the monster lair below.

Imagine the depths of the dark underground, the deep areas of the labyrinth.

"You are brave warriors no less than "ancient" heroes, and you are adventurers! You will challenge the huge "unknown" and bring back wealth and fame!!"

From the boulevard, from the corner of the square, from the windows of the buildings.

Residents, adventurers, everyone in the city is paying attention to the departure of the [Loki Familia] and their future.

"We don't need false honors based on sacrifice!! You must swear to the light on the surface of the earth—you will definitely come back alive!!"

As the regiment clenched their fists, Finn took a breath as if to bid farewell to the sky overhead—and then gave orders.

"Expedition team, let's go!!"

Battle cries echoed across the sky.

Surrounded by the shouts of the members, Ais looked up at the clear sky.

[Loki Familia], start the expedition.

068 Anxiety!Passionate first-level adventurers

In the "expedition", the main combat power of the faction is often concentrated on the first army that advances first-that is, the vanguard.

This is because they do not know what will happen in the dungeon, and they must deal with any abnormal situation that may occur on the route, in order to allow the follow-up troops responsible for transporting supplies and spare weapons—the lifeblood of the "expedition"—to advance safely , they must fulfill their duties as an advance team.

The first team that invaded the dungeon first was led by Finn and Riveria, and there were seven first-level adventurers including Ais, Burt, Tiona, and Tione. The lineup was strong. Besides them, support Among the team members such as Raul, there are many second-level adventurers such as Raul.

The second team has the remaining first-level adventurer, Grace, and mages such as Refia.

This force has more men than the vanguard.

According to Finn's judgment, Mu Chen, who was carrying a large amount of supplies and possessed a powerful group attack force, was left in the second team.

As for the reason, it is to prevent accidents. After all, who knows if their vanguard will miss any abnormal situation, or whether other abnormal situations will appear after they clean up.

Originally, Grace existed to protect these members, and of course Mu Chen was left in the second team after he joined. Finn made this decision because of his king's treasure fighting style, even if the enemy No matter how much, Mu Chen can sweep the enemy in one go, and protect those regiment members who are relatively weak in direct combat ability.

However, because of this, Mu Chen missed the battle between the Loki family and the strongest adventurer in Orario, LV7's Ota, and the first adventure in the life of the hero - Bell Cranney.

When they converged and camped on the 50th floor, they found the vanguard members whose atmosphere became full of gunpowder.

To be precise, members above LV5.

The hustle and bustle of getting ready to camp keeps ringing.

The voices of the group members giving instructions to each other came one after another, mixed with the sound of boots and footsteps rushing in and out around them, the iron stakes hammered into the ground were coiled with ropes, and the tents were set up one by one.

The 50th floor of the basement.

On this safe floor (safety point) where no monsters will be born, the [Rocky Familia] set up a campsite, which is a large-scale rest (rest) time arranged between "expeditions".

According to the original plan, the two troops merged on the 18th floor, and then they went directly to the 50th floor, which is located in the "deep" deep area.

Then Mu Chen took out about half of the things stored in his treasury according to Finn's request, roughly estimated to be enough for them to use for half a month.

The others were not taken out, after all, as they might be destroyed in the attack of monsters just like last time, it would be safer to store them in Mu Chen's treasury.

This place seems to be covered by erupting volcanic ash. The forests on the floors are all dyed gray. There are vein-shaped blue streams running between the tall trees. There are huge stalactite-like rock pillars on the zenith tens of meters away from the ground. It glows faintly with phosphorescence.