Chapter 17
Translator: True Detective
Chapter 17
Guild Master Sylvia Lumenin grabbed the hand of the mysterious expert who appeared at the perfect timing.
As expected of a job that judges various people, the scan was fast.
Contrary to the smooth face, a firm and muscular body and rough hands.
Even coming here with just a single sword without a single piece of armor...
Sylvia thrilled at seeing the ultra-special property that might be the cheapest right now and pointed upstairs with her palm.
“It is an honor... I will guide you with details upstairs.”
“Who are you...”
The man didn't recognize her, but Sylvia wasn't unpleasant at all.
Rather, it was good. How long must he have trained alone to not know her?
Easterners ignorant of the world and their own value occasionally appear like this.
Exploiting him is a very bad idea... To maintain this relationship for a long time, Sylvia answered very politely.
“Please excuse my rudeness. I am Sylvia Lumenin, unworthily serving as the Guild Master of the Adventurer's Guild.”
“Ah... Yes. I am called Jang Ryuo. Please take care of me.”
Hearing the man's polite tone, Sylvia almost let her mouth hang loose.
Usually, strong people with terrible personalities are difficult to even talk to.
In contrast, this man...
“By any chance, does the Guild Master guide new adventurers like this?”
“How could that be? I just wish to continue a good relationship with Jang Ryuo-nim; most registrations proceed on the 1st floor.”
“With me? The Adventurer's Guild?”
Look at this innocent reaction. The tone was also very soft, completely different from those guys full of anger.
She thought he would be arrogant because of his face, but rather, his tone makes him even more likeable.
Sylvia opened the office door and naturally seated Ryuo on the sofa.
“Fufu, of course. Maydel! Prepare the registration documents and come up! Ah, do you have an identification plaque?”
“I don't...”
“I see... As expected... Maydel! Go to the receptionist and prepare so he can be issued one right away.”
“Y... Ye-yes!”
Look at that girl not dragging her words at the end... She can do it if she tries...
Sylvia clicked her tongue watching her relaxed secretary running out quickly.
But quickly composing her expression, she sat in front of Ryuo and brought up the main topic.
“I will speak from the main point. The 2nd Princess of Bellatus sent a rescue signal from the 5th floor of the labyrinth. I would like you to deploy as quickly as possible and save her. Right now.”
Ryuo answered with an expression that he didn't understand the reason.
“…? I am entering the labyrinth for the first time now.”
“Yes, it is a fact I naturally know. Would you like to hear the conditions first?”
“If it's just conditions...”
Sylvia decided to make an offer he couldn't refuse.
“All adventurers are supposed to start from No Rank, but if you complete this request, immediate promotion to Iron Rank skipping Wood Rank. How about 20 gold coins?”
Seeing Ryuo's eyes go wide, Sylvia smiled inwardly.
Anyway, the justification for someone who will promote quickly is good, a tricky job gets handled, killing two birds with one stone.
Seeing him not mind much even after hearing the name of the Bellatus family gave her more faith.
Just then, Maydel entered the room holding documents.
“H... Here!”
Sylvia smiled with her eyes and handed the documents to Ryuo.
“Registration will proceed smoothly even if you refuse. Personally, I would like you to take this mission though.”
“…”
“Will you accept the mission?”
Even though Master explained in detail.
She never explained how to deal with such an absurd situation.
Who would predict a situation where a silver-haired blue-eyed beautiful girl welcomes me and registers me as an adventurer the moment I try to enter the Adventurer's Guild with determination?
Even receiving an offer I couldn't refuse, in the end...
“Then please take care of me!”
I waved to the Guild Master who bowed 90 degrees, and stood in front of the portal.
Strict security at the entrance was also a free pass coming with the Guild Master.
Uh-uh? I arrived before I knew it.
I feel the tension fading at the process flowing like water to the point I wonder if this is okay.
This won't do. Master also said going up to the 5th floor alone wouldn't be unreasonable, but saving lives is a different difficulty, so I shouldn't let my guard down.
Since I get transported to a random location as soon as I enter the labyrinth, I drew my sword.
[The most dangerous moment is right after entering the labyrinth.]
Recalling Master's teaching, I put my opposite hand into the portal.
Softer than jelly, more resistance than smoke.
‘...? It's squishy? Ah, let's wake up.’
Tension almost loosened slightly, but I shook my head and corrected my mind.
Vision blurred along with the sensation of my body being sucked in.
This is it, I must be most careful at this time.
Dizzy, but I glared and endured.
—Ding!
[Title Unlocked!]
[Inventory Unlocked!]
…??? Tutorial?
Fortunately, I arrived safely in a wide field and there were no monsters around.
However, it couldn't be helped that my strength drained tak because of the random sound.
No time to think about the impression of entering the labyrinth for the first time.
I checked my surroundings quickly once again and opened the status window.
Name: Jang Ryuo
Class: None
Title: None (NEW!!)
Level: 8
HP: 590/590 MP: 410/410 Strength: 20 Agility: 12 Vitality: 15 Intelligence: 9 Luck: ¿? 9
Remaining Points: 1
Trait: BUG
Skills: LV.MAX Slime’s Body, LV.5 Beginner Swordsmanship, LV.4 Breath Regulation, LV.2 Cloud-Treading Form, LV.1 Water Resistance, LV.1 Poison Resistance
What stands out immediately are NEW, the skills and stats raised meanwhile, and Inventory.
“The bracelet Master gave me...”
First... I was sad, but I gathered my mind and clicked Inventory.
If all the supplies flew away... it's big trouble.
Fortunately, clicking Inventory, I saw supplies with numbers written well inside square slots.
“Phew... Visibility got better? Then when taking out? Experiment...”
Experiment result. Even if I press inside the square slot or think inwardly, the item came into my hand ssok.
‘What do I tell Master...’
Well, I'll have to say it just went into my body. Even my Dantian moves, so subspace is whatever...
This time I clicked on the newly created Title slot.
- Miracle Maker (Ijeokja)
…
I thought there would be nothing, but the title Miracle Maker was visible.
‘? Let's click it for now.’
Given to one who caused a miracle.
My, the explanation is truly ambiguous.
It doesn't say how many additional stats are given, what kind of event a miracle must be, or if it keeps giving for the same action.
For now, since this is the only usable title, I equipped it.
I wanted to do Breath Regulation and shake my Dantian right away, but in the middle of the labyrinth is a bit...
Immediate goal is rescuing hostages on the 5th floor. I took out the adventurer plaque from inventory and checked.
Red dot is my location, blue dot is the portal to the next floor.
Since the 1st floor is a field, just run straight.
Running straight towards the goal with the running I practiced meanwhile, rabbits with horns looked up at me blankly.
“Kyuruk?!”
No time to deal with you guys.
Checking the adventurer plaque slightly, I was close to the blue dot before I knew it.
Putting my hand into the squishy portal and waiting, I was engulfed in the same sensation as before.
The 2nd floor arrived in an instant was inside a forest.
At least trees weren't growing densely so there was no restriction on vision, but...
“Grrr... Gruk?”
I made eye contact with a pack of 2nd floor monsters, Silver Wolves.
Total number 3, I think I can ignore that many and pass.
As I kicked off the ground and started running, the Silver Wolves screamed and chased me.
“Bark! Bark bark!”
‘Tsk... Annoying.’
This won't do. Before riding the portal, I should deal with them before aggro draws completely and numbers increase.
If I become the Pied Piper, that's more headache...
Amazingly, this footwork allowed direction change even while floating in the air.
For example...
—Whoosh!
“Grrr?”
As I, floating in the air, ignored laws of physics and U-turned to fly at them, the Silver Wolf's eyes went wide.
—Swish! Pshh!
“Yelp!”
“Bark bark!”
One easily sliced. My spine trembled jjarreu at cutting flesh for the first time, but I looked straight at the Silver Wolf during the time to feel repulsion.
Silver Wolves faltering and stepping back at the movement seen for the first time.
I wish they would just go, but it gets annoying if they bring colleagues, so I charged at the guy with his tail curled in.
—Swish! Pshhh!
One shot without needing to use martial arts. The Silver Wolf fell without even a death cry as under its nose split.
Disgusting yet profound scent mixed with fishy and gamey smell, now it feels real that I came to the labyrinth.
Naturally, the Silver Wolf didn't give time to be immersed in sentiment.
The Silver Wolf charging from the side leaped to bite my neck.
“Growl!”
Dodging slightly to the side, I stabbed the belly with my sword and pinned it to the ground.
—Puk!
“Yelp! Yelp!”
“Phew.”
It screamed pitifully, but I hardened my heart.
Stepping on the struggling Silver Wolf's neck, I drew the knife sideways juuk and finished it.
—Riiip!
Blood splattered, and entrails poured out.
It wasn't a pleasant feeling. My hands trembled slightly.
Before monsters came smelling the scent, I shook the blood off the sword, put the corpses in inventory, and ran again.
I gathered my mind to not have distracting thoughts as much as possible.
To wallow in sentiment over just this much, my goal is at the peak over there.
“Phew...”
Taking a breath, massaging my forearms a few times, I ran again.
—Whoosh!
I stood in front of the 3rd floor entrance very smoothly.
The real problem starts now. Inside here is a structure where you can't just follow the blue dot.
From the 3rd floor, a cave where goblins appear emerges.
Naturally, you can't go straight, and forks exist.
Fortunate point is that since it's a lower floor, the path won't be that complex.
Holding a torch in one hand, I put the hand holding the sword into the portal.
—Puk!
“…??? W, What? Why is this like this?”
Putting the hand in with the sword, the portal dangled like tattered meat.
I didn't hear about something like this?
“Is this ok...”
Sensation of body moving felt.
“...ay...”
—Puck!
In an instant, I felt the sensation of being struck on the back of the head and shin with a blunt instrument.
Damn, I shouldn't have let my guard down...
It didn't hurt.
Problem is that I fell forward?
“Kerek!!”
In a flash, the dropped torch flickered and illuminated the goblins.
—Thud!
My face stuck into the ground.
“Ugh...! Mm???”
Originally my face should be crushed but... my neck went ssuk under the ground.
Labyrinth structure visible at a glance, and goblins' soles and faces are... visible? I'm above ground?
‘Yes?’
Goblins also floated question marks as my neck disappeared.
“Kerek??”
Just then, a cheerful sound waking up my blank mind was heard in my head.
—Ding!