5byZiru
First thing is a bath.
When Ria returned to the mansion she borrowed a bathroom and easily carried a barrel filled to the brim with water in by herself, filling the bathtub. Then by using fireball once, the water boiled in no time.
Closing the room, Ria energetically stripped.
Seizing Maals clothes who was darting her eyes about, she energetically stripped her as well.
Awaawaawa-
Warm water was thrown at the confused Maal.
Cover your ears so water wont get in.
O-okay.
By using soap, Maals fur was evenly foamed up. Of course, her squishy paws were washed borately. [TN: Word for wash here also means investigate.]
When the pretty bubbles were cleaned off, she lifted her up from behind and entered the tub.
Puhaah~, baths refresh the spirit!
Saying that, Ria stroked Maals body, enjoying the short and soft fur.
By the way, Im going to capture the dungeon but
Haaa.
Maal was already rxed.
When my wishes true, Maal will be freed. Even if it isnt fulfilled, you can go anywhere you want after two years.
Maals ear twitched.
A cat beastkins ear said things like a mouth.
However, I want you to cooperate with me until then. Since thisbyrinth lets just six people go in together, with this we have aplete set of people.
Haa
Maals role is to be myrade, and my hug pillow!
I think were good. Sneaking, keen ears, lock picking, she seems to have all of the skills necessary to be a scout.
Using Identify, Serge agreed from the start. Originally, this party didnt have someone in the scout position.
However, Lulu and Carlos objected negatively.
Youd bring such a cute child into thebyrinth?
Thats right. Such a small child should be a house maid.
The elf lover seemed to be a furry lover too. A sinful man.
Lulu removed the scar on Maals ear and was already attached to her.
But in the end, they went with Rias opinion. The Identify showed that Maal was level 20.
Well then, well prepare our equipment tomorrow morning and leave for thebyrinth in the afternoon?
It was decided.
That night, ording to her deration, Ria made Maal into her hug pillow.
She pulled Maal into the bed after shed tried to reservedlyy on the floor. They were both in their underwear and Ria caressed the coat of fur.
Why did Maal be a ve?
When she asked while stroking her head, Maals mouth opened lightly.
I lived in a vige to the south-east of here, but one day when I went to collect medicinal herbs, I was caught by ve hunters
Its tragic, but sad stories like that arent umon in this area.
It was the first peaceful sleep shed had in a long time.
The next day, the party moved as scheduled. Serge, Lulu, and Carlos went out to buy supplies.
Serges storage space was convenient in that it didnt let time pass. He could store enough fresh vegetables and meat to feed six people for months.
Facing Ria and Maal, Gig acted as a guard as Maal got necessary equipment for thebyrinth.
Maal wore matching ck leather armor to Ria, two knifes and a crossbow. She also had seven tools for opening treasure chests in thebyrinth.
There arent any dangerous monsters until the fourth floor. Of course, that depends on your level.
Now then, why else are we going into thebyrinth?
Instead of science in this world, magic supports life. Materials for magic tools, and their fuel, magic crystals.
The magic crystals are found in areas where there is an extremelyrge amount of magical power. Although you can refine the magic stones found from inside monsters, there are few monsters in the wild with them.
Butbyrinths are different. Monsters grown there, without exception, have them.
In other words,byrinths are areas where there are both dangerous monsters and magic stones are produced.
Moreover, for some reasonbyrinths produce valuable ores, weapons and armor inside of treasure chests, and store magic tools.
Although its said that thebyrinths masterys them out, thebyrinths master was called many things. A dragon, a fallen god, a fairy, it was extensive.
Each time you enter the structurepletely changes and most havent been traveled.
Again, Shashmeersbyrinths master was a mystery.
Thinking that it appeared a thousand years ago, perhaps it was the surviving demon, unexpectedly kind towards humans.
Anyway, you cant die.
Dying explorers would be robbed of all but their minimum equipment and teleported back to the surface.
Then, since magic power and life force are stolen, perhaps the treasures are produced here
And now, this is the Labyrinth Guild.
By Maals guidance, the party went to the west side of town, the entrance to thebyrinth.
On the gently sloping hill, there was a gigantic gate. Next to it was arge building.
Explorers must first register with the guild before going into thebyrinth. Magic stones obtained in thebyrinth, as well as raw monster materials and magic tools, are sold here.
Ah~, this-is-a-ma-zi-ng~!
Though only Serge openly showed his excitement, Ria and the other men were also restless.
Opening the door to the building, the area was filled with the smell of sweat.
There were coarse men inside and the figure of a female explorer was rare. As expected, there were many warriors and few magicians.
From a inside the receptionists counter came a voice from seeing Maal.
Isnt it Maal. You were able toe back?
They probably know her circumstances.
Yes. This is my new master. Since well be going into thebyrinth, please register us.
Umm I assume that the ogre, elf, and knight are fine but two children?
Is there a problem?
Theres no problem but
The receptionist saw Rias figure, probably thinking she was an aristocrat.
It wasnt unusual for an aristocrats child to admire heroes and recklessly challenge thebyrinth. Since there were no deaths in thisbyrinth, it was suitable in that respect.
Without saying anything else in particr, the five people other than Maal showed their wooden certificates. Making another for Maal took ten coppers.
When you submit a certain amount of magic stones, the certificate would be made of metal, anding and going from town wouldnt cost money anymore.
At any rate, preparations wereplete.
Our exploration starts now!
No Nii-chan, its this way.
Serge pushed Carlos.