Chapter 27: To Go to the Labyrinth (2)
Chapter 27: To Go to the Labyrinth (2)
The biggest downside of a medieval fantasy world:
No smartphones.
However, despite this severe drawback, there are a few advantages that make the lack of a smartphone somewhat bearable.
One of them is magic.
Magic!
A special power impossible to achieve through the strength of science alone!
As long as you have mana and talent, you can use it as much as you want. Fortunately, Ruji Fermaton possesses the talent for magic!
‘In-game, Ruji Fermaton’s performance was absolute garbage, but he could at least use magic.’
In the game, Ruji is a long-range dealer.
He’s a coward who’s afraid to fight on the front lines, a trash-tier gimmick character who holds a decorative rapier and shoots sparks from its tip.
But he uses magic.
That means he has magical talent, and if one has talent, the possibilities for its application are endless depending on what kind of magic they learn.
"Master. So, what was the result?"
"The most appropriate magic for you to enter the Infinite Labyrinth, Lord Ruji, is this."
Astarotte handed me a book.
"Introduction to Golem Studies in One Volume?"
"Yes. Golems. Attaching a remote communication device to a golem—that is the best method I could come up with."
"……."
Honestly, I had high hopes.
I was hoping there might be another way.
"Is there no way for a clone of mine to enter?"
"Impossible. The Infinite Labyrinth would react to your magic power."
"Then what about using a summon?"
"That is also impossible. If the distance between the summoner and the summon becomes too great, the connection will break, and it will be unsummoned."
"…Then a golem is fine?"
"Yes."
I had proposed several ways to enter the Infinite Labyrinth together, but in the end, the only realistically viable option was a 'golem.'
A remote video device in the form of a golem.
Even then, it wasn't possible at an ordinary level.
"We will likely need to place a golem on each floor to act as a relay for the magic signal. For instantaneous feedback, we should place at least two on each floor. One at the ascending gate and one at the descending gate."
"Doesn't it cost a fortune to make a single golem?"
"Anything less would be dangerous. The Infinite Labyrinth is sensitive."
"Ugh…."
According to the records—and the game's lore.
The Infinite Labyrinth doesn't go berserk the moment a Fermaton enters.
It only starts to go berserk the moment it 'detects' them for whatever reason.
Whether it’s someone with Fermaton blood descending to a specific floor, hitting something like the labyrinth's 'trigger switch,' or the labyrinth's scan picking up a Fermaton.
I don't know the exact mechanics, but if I had to guess, it’s probably like a thermal imaging camera inside the labyrinth catching the curse components mixed into the Fermaton blood.
"But golems are different. The golem created by the Young Lord will move solely on pure magic signals, and your will and magic power will undergo a magic conversion here before being transmitted to the knights."
"I suppose it's a relief that we can at least do that."
It’s called a golem, but it’s basically just a large, mobile walkie-talkie.
However, if I can give orders to my knights that way, their survival rate jumps to 99.99%.
‘With enough research, I should be able to minimize the delay even as they go deeper.’
Faster.
Clearer.
More golem relays.
If I invest enough time and budget, I can create a command system that covers the entire Infinite Labyrinth.
It will cost an astronomical amount, but the Infinite Labyrinth is a magnificent place capable of generating such a budget.
The problem is time.
‘This is really tricky.’
I’ve secured Laura.
In that case, is there any reason for the other Fermatons—Hernandez or Akamond, who later become the vanguards of the Kingdom and the Empire—to enter the Infinite Labyrinth?
Both of them only became adventurers because the player character asked them to join as companions.
‘It feels like a time bomb that could go off at any moment.’
I know it’s a time bomb, but there’s no timer.
I can hear the ticking, but no one knows when it will explode.
If that’s the case, there’s only one mindset to have.
‘Just do my best until it blows.’
Prepare as much as possible, enjoy life to the fullest, and respond accordingly when the moment comes.
"Good. Astarotte. Let’s go with this then. If this is the best method you’ve come up with, then it must be the right answer."
"Seeking advice from others could also be an option."
"No. I don't think that's necessary."
Astarotte was speaking out of concern for me, but I trust her.
"My knight order's magic advisor said so. If I wasn't going to listen to my advisor's counsel, or if I was going to listen to someone else's suggestion, I would have hired multiple advisors or looked elsewhere from the start. I trust your word."
This wasn't something Astarotte found on her own.
She must have discussed it with her older sister, the Magic Tower Master Barbas, to produce the best possible result.
This was a conclusion reached by the twin pillars of the Magic Tower.
Other people's suggestions might have merit, but they would surely carry more risk than the proposal from those two.
"If I learn the magic in this book, I’ll be able to create a golem. So, is the task of synthesizing the golem mine? Is there a chance the Infinite Labyrinth will recognize my mana used in the process? Or will a golem expert be making it?"
"It is best if the Young Lord synthesizes the golem himself. The golem is powered by magic stones, and you will simply move it via a remote control device."
"I see."
It’s written as 'golem' but read as 'robot.'
In fact, among the characters, there were those who controlled giant golems, maid dolls, or automata.
Of course, they were people who could enter the Infinite Labyrinth directly and control them instantly, but I will use the power of capital to make my instructions reach the knights and the golems.
"Then today's lesson will be on how to make a golem."
"Yes. …It’s almost time, but may I ask you one thing?"
"What is it?"
"The body enhancement magic I taught you last time. How… was the effect?"
"That definitely had an effect."
I meant it.
"Strength enhancement. Stamina enhancement. Increased endurance. Converting mana into life force—it was definitely a huge help to me."
"Specifically, in what way…?"
"For having sex."
"……."
Even though she had become my teacher, I didn't hide anything from Astarotte.
Of course, I had teased her by saying I’d never actually had sex, but you can't really say a man and a woman joining their dick and pussy isn't sex.
By definition, it is sex.
It’s just that by 'Ruji-standards,' it wasn't sex.
"Laura faints every night, so lately I’ve been finishing myself off."
"Miss Laura… faints?"
"Yeah."
Laura is lewd.
But since she’s still just a newbie adventurer, she can't yet withstand my cock-power.
"Laura tries to hold out by using magic to heal herself, but once her mana runs out, she collapses unconscious. I have no choice but to keep thrusting into the unconscious Laura."
"L-Laura…."
"……."
Laura, who had been sucking my dick beneath me, quietly avoided Astarotte’s gaze.
For the record, Laura had been sucking and licking my dick from the moment she put it in her mouth in the corner until now.
This sort of thing had basically become a daily routine over the past two weeks, and we always engaged in sexual acts unless I was busy with territorial affairs or during important moments while learning magic from Astarotte.
Right now, she was practicing licking the tip with her tongue while performing paizuri, sandwiching my dick between her breasts.
If I keep raising her like this, she’ll eventually become a proper 6-star goddess.
A woman who is incredibly good at sex and has eyes only for me.
"Um, if I may be so bold, have you thought about what I told you regarding Miss Laura last time?"
"Ah, that."
A week ago.
In the middle of a lesson.
—Check Laura’s talent as well.
I had asked Astarotte to appraise Laura’s talent.
The reason was simple.
To confirm if the player potential I knew of was still maintained in this world.
And the fact I learned:
—Miss Laura is… a genius. She has potential as great as mine—no, even greater than mine.
Her potential was second to none.
I had clearly confirmed Laura’s abilities as a player avatar, and Astarotte suggested raising Laura as a 'mage.'
"Magic would suit Miss Laura much better than a sword. I’m sure of it."
"You only say that because you haven't seen her talent with a sword."
"Does Miss Laura have talent with a sword…?"
"I don't know."
I really didn't.
I wasn't a swordsman, after all.
The talent I had confirmed was that Laura also had a natural gift for sex.
—Haah, Young Lord. It feels so good…. I don't think I can live without your dick anymore…. Haah, haah. Kiss me, please kiss me…!
Laura’s true value comes out in the Secret Chamber.
Outside, I have no choice but to engage in sex that focuses on me forcibly taking her, but in the Secret Chamber, we have sex like lovers.
—In my mouth, haah, spit in my mouth…! Yes, like that… Aaah…!!
It’s most arousing when she aggressively engages in sex as if to be compensated for what she couldn't do outside.
"Laura. How long has it been since you held a sword?"
"T-That is…."
"Is it longer than the time you’ve spent holding a dick?"
"…No."
"There you have it."
Laura is a complete novice.
The reason such a Laura could become a capable adventurer was because she had party members who helped her.
Because there was a specific mentor character, Laura was able to let her talent as an adventurer bloom in her own way.
Just as I, as a master of sex, was making Laura’s talent as a masterpiece pussy bloom, Astarotte likely wanted Laura’s magical talent to fully blossom as well.
"I have no intention of raising Laura as a pure mage. But I do want her to learn magic. Astarotte. I’m sorry, but I’d like to ask for a favor. You’ll probably say no, but I absolutely want Laura to learn this."
"W-What is it…?"
"Sex Magic."
I didn't mean 'holy' magic.
If I had to put it another way: Sex Magic.
"I want Laura to learn the Sex Magic used by succubi and nightmares, so she can turn my essence into her own mana."
I raise my own knights.
With my cum.