Chapter 178

“Where is it?”

“I think it’s around the 80th floor. I don’t know exactly.”

The number of floors could not be counted.

As described in the description of ‘a complicated structure tangled like a labyrinth’, the passage connecting the floors did not simply connect the floors above and below.

Sometimes the passageway going down ended without even going down one floor, and sometimes it went on for a long time with a steep slope. In that case, it was like going down two or three floors at once.

“It doesn’t seem to work well.”

Euril spoke as she touched the corpse of a monster covered in ice and shattered into pieces.

Auril had subdued monsters by making wedge-shaped sharp ice soar. Now that’s not easy.

This time, I also used magic to help Euril. I cut off my limbs moderately with the [Wind Blade].

I looked down at the monster the size of a grown bear and asked.

“If all of these appear at once, how many can you handle?”

“Up to three is fine… … .”

“Three.”

No matter how much it is, it means that more than that is difficult. Of course, that alone was huge, so I didn’t feel sorry for it.

Take a wide look around you.

Abyss caves are usually narrow, but this place alone has enough space for three of these to appear at the same time.

“I’ll have to cover the aisle a bit. Let’s rest for today.”

Coincidentally, there was a place where you could dig a moderately concave place to rest.

After confirming that there were no monsters around, I laid down the seat.

I was just taking out the cooking utensils when I suddenly saw Euril, who was sitting next to me, touching my ankle.

“sick?”

“Yes? not really.”

When I asked, the way he quietly put his hand behind his back was awkward. She shook her head and her silver hair covered her face.

It was the third day after leaving the base camp.

Dealing with monsters became easier thanks to Auril, but the fact that it was a forced march did not change. Because I was trying to save as much time as possible.

I am walking for 16 hours out of 24 hours a day. Although Euril’s stamina is good, if I’m a little tired, Euril must be very tired.

“Give me some tough tea.”

“it’s okay.”

“We have to think about the way back. I’ll just do a little exploring tomorrow.”

“… … yes.”

Seeing that you don’t deny it, it’s true that it was difficult. The hand that had been quietly withdrawn is back towards the ankle area.

When our eyes met, I smiled and averted my gaze as if I was sorry.

“no… … .”

Looking at it, I feel a tingling sensation in my neck. I just put water in the pot and said.

Even this is all about adding milled mixed grains with salt and boiling them.

“Thanks to Euryl, I got here much sooner than I thought. It’s not like it’s an obstacle at all. You can rest in peace.”

“Are you helping enough?”

“Because it is. Rather, since I am eating too raw, I want you to pamper me.”

“I see.”

Only then did Euril relax as if relieved. Closing and stretching the drooping toes.

Didn’t you know because you didn’t tell me? In hindsight, this is my fault.

Whew.

“I’ve been curious about it before.”

“yes?”

“it.”

While I was sighing inwardly, Euril shook her head and asked. It’s like asking for the powder you put in the pot.

“If I only eat dry food, it has no taste and I don’t have strength, so it’s grain powder mixed with starch.”

“Can I just boil it in water?”

“If you stir it so that it doesn’t burn, it becomes soup.”

Continue stirring, and when it becomes thick, add a handful of dried mushrooms and dried vegetables.

It’s a pity that the powder is not very fine, so there is a chewy feeling. There are not many ingredients and the cooking time is short.

Actually, I don’t know the taste. I still can’t taste it. It’s better for your health than dry food or ramen.

“Oh, would you like some liver?”

“Still?”

“It’s not a disease, it’s not getting better.”

It’s easy to make mistakes because it relies solely on salt for seasoning. I took a spoonful of soup with a wooden spoon and held it in front of Euril.

“It seems a little bland.”

“Then it went well. It is not good to eat salty.”

“Well… … .”

It seemed that he was dissatisfied with the mumbling of his tightly closed mouth, so he sprinkled a little more salt on his own.

“Hi-Hi.”

“It’s different from ramen, so I can’t add it anymore.”

“know.”

smile contentedly If you look closely, there are a lot of facial expressions.

The meal did not last long. Neither I nor Euril had short mouths, so I didn’t make much of it in the first place.

After properly rinsing the bowl with water magic and taking out the sleeping bag tied to the backpack and laying it on, preparation for bed is complete.

“Did you say you go down to the 100th floor?”

I used to fall asleep as soon as I lay down because I was tired the previous two days, but today was a little different.

Euril asked, putting the sleeping bag over her lap like a blanket.

“Yes.”

“What is there?”

“It’s a hard part to explain, but there’s an important device.”

“Device?”

According to the setting, the floor of the bottomless cave, the device on the 100th floor. Also, the content itself written as a setting is poor, so I don’t know what it will look like.

“Even monsters have to eat something to survive. Is there anything to eat in here for now?”

“Yes.”

“Even if monsters eat each other, if there is a food chain, the weakest monster will be at the bottom.”

Vegetation deep underground without a handful of sunlight is meager. What do those weak monsters eat to survive? So it makes no sense.

“There is a device that supplies nutrients to monsters.”

Settings for ease of use.

In Liden, many ‘relics’ of the distant past are dormant.

The device of the Abyss is also one of those artifacts, and if it is destroyed, the monsters in the Abyss will gradually lose their power and become incapacitated.

“You made something like that.”

“… … what is it Yes.”

You made a device that feeds monsters when it’s not enough to feed people, you idiot?

… … I heard it twisted. Maybe that’s the sound of my heart.

“Are you stupid?”

“You are stupid.”

Euril giggled as she laid her head on the sleeping bag she was embracing. What should I do with my karma?

“Still, there’s not much left.”

“Iknow, right. Even if you procrastinate a lot, you will reach the 100th floor within three days. It would be nice to go back quickly.”

Originally, the abyss lasts a lot longer than the monsters in the Whirlwind Islands, but if you maintain this speed, you can finish it at about the same time.

Then the Guardian Wizards will be able to quickly return to Rongrult’s Imperial Family.

After quickly repairing the damages suffered so far, preparing for the ensuing air raid, and recklessly resolving the succession of the child to the throne… … .

“And then?”

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Just in time, Euril’s question was like a question that popped into my head.

“And then… … .”

There is nothing to say afterward.

what is it My head is blank.

‘clear… … is it?’

I realize all over again that the clear I have been dreaming of is right in front of me.

Of course, there are still some stumbling blocks, but they are nothing compared to the huge walls that have been overcome so far.

It is an unmistakable ending in terms of timing.

However, Ainim and Euril do not fight. The episode doesn’t even belong to me. how is this game going?

“Well, I will be imprisoned alongside my father.”

That’s all for sure.

“I might be spared the death penalty.”

“Won’t Ai-nim secretly take it out?”

“That’s fooling people… … . You must be punished.”

“I already forgot what we said.”

“Haha, no way.”

I said as I undid the lantern tied to my waist and put it down.

The shadows shake big and heavy.

“I can’t forgive dead people.”

“… … okay.”

what.

Then who will be in charge of Aindarlock?

Not everyone can take charge of the northern barrier. I wonder if I haven’t had enough time to think about this now.

The most likely one is Coltman’s sister.

The one who left Aindarlock a long time ago and gave birth to Naiel. I’m not very trustworthy because I don’t know his name or anything. He is also a person who once turned his back on Aindarlock… … .

“Locks.”

“yes? oh Isn’t Auril sleeping?”

I was lost in thought for a while when I heard Euril’s voice. He looked like he was still holding his sleeping bag and squatting.

“I can’t sleep.”

“Are you still sick?”

“I guess so.”

Euril tapped my side with her fingertips and said.

“I want to pamper you.”

I want you to pamper me. Since I said something earlier, I robbed my seat and got up.

“Just tell me.”

“Give me a pat on the shoulder.”

“yep.”

It was a request that was nothing more than pampering. It’s not that difficult to beat. If I had asked you to knead it, your hands would have been cold,

“But wasn’t it the leg that hurt?”

“I don’t know. My arm hurts too.”

“Are you asking me to pat you on the shoulder?”

“My hair hurts too.”

“… … .”

what are you talking about

Since you’re talking nonsense, it was just an excuse to invite me to sit here.

“Rama… … .”

I lightly tapped Euril’s shoulder as he turned his back.

“Why Rama?”

“It was the blood of a fairy.”

“yes.”

His voice was very low as he buried his face in the gap between his knees.

“I want to meet you.”

Aha.

To pamper is what I meant. I’ve made a lot of small requests, but this was the first time I’ve ever made a request this big.

I answered without hesitation.

“I’ll go when the monsters are properly organized.”

“uh… … . Is that okay?”

“Even if my father is caught meekly, I will run away for a while. There is time to go to Menlua Desert. Let’s go.”

“yes.”

Auril buried her face and nodded.

Through the blood of llamas, daily life was restored. To Auril, who could not be called greed, it was hope.

Is there a way to solve the ‘blessing of winter’? Maybe it’s just a waste of time for no reason.

“And the fairies here too. I would like to meet you if possible.”

“Mmm.”

Rama knows, so there is no great pressure to meet him. Can I meet Terra?

A dark red line is visible beyond the lantern. The clearer lines than when he was on the 50th floor meant that Terra was not too far away.

Certainly fairies are beings with immeasurable power.

I don’t know what other fairies can do for Brea, who is of Auril’s lineage, who couldn’t use her hands, but since there is a case of Rama, it wouldn’t be pointless to meet her.

“Okay, then.”

“really?”

Euril turned her head and asked again. I just nodded at the silver hair brushing my cheek.

I had been thinking about this for a long time, but the actual answer came out in a short period of time.

It’s the time I saved thanks to Euryl anyway, so what’s the problem with using Auril for myself?

I didn’t want to make you feel sorry for asking for a natural right.

“It won’t be a big deal.”

It is a body that has been verified in its own way. I mean half fairies.

On the contrary, wouldn’t it be nice to see the people I met after a long time… … . Falling asleep with such carefree thoughts.

No way.

It was the worst mistake I ever made.