“Lady Diz. The knight brigade is preparing for departure as well. However…”
Kona, who had just stepped down from the carriage, bowed her head apologetically toward Diz. Diz shook his head, saying, “I know.”
“It’s not going to make it in time, right? That’s fine. Just make sure the preparations are done in a way that’s visible.”
“The necromancers are watching?”
“They probably have something like 【Far Sight】. That’s why we’re acting as decoys.”… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 4 part 7
After what felt like both a long and short void of unconsciousness…
“Wake up, Niitan!”
“…Good morning.”
Ur was jolted awake by Akane, who was fluttering around in her fairy form. Normally, being forcefully woken from a deep sleep would be exhausting, but this time, he woke up easily and refreshed.
“…How long was I out?”
“Exactly two hours. I just woke up too.”
Diz was still in the middle of getting ready.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 4 part 6
And so, Diz’s instruction on 【Meditative Sleep】 began—
“Hey.”
“What?”
“What’s wrong?”
“I understand the logic, but why do we have to be this close…!?”
—Ur was already on the verge of breaking down.
Right now, they were lying on the bed. Ur and Shizuku were side by side, while Diz was practically on top of them, leaning over. The three of them were almost completely pressed together, and they were all in their underwear, half-naked.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 4 part 5
After facing life-threatening situations countless times since becoming an adventurer, Ur understood.
Trying to use magic that requires high concentration in the face of an enemy trying to kill you, just like you would with a sword or spear, is extremely difficult.
Limiting the spells you use and repeating them until they become second nature is the survival tactic of an “adventurer mage.”
But Shizuku doesn’t need that kind of “selection and concentration.”… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 4 part 4
“Welcome, guests! I’m Lenden of the Golden Hammer! Now, hand over your money!”
“Golden Hammer, huh…”
Encountering a member of the infamous Blacksmith Guild, known for their skill and greed, Ur wasn’t sure whether to be happy or annoyed. His expression turned complicated.
“Now, hand over your money.”
Lenden’s unwavering demand for money left Ur half-dumbfounded and half-impressed. It was similar to what he’d seen in the Great Sin City-State of Greed, but it seemed everyone associated with it was the same.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 4 part 3
Satellite City-State of Alto, Central Street, Knight Order Headquarters
──I’ll prepare everything, so you two, make sure you’re ready for the fight ahead.
After an intense meeting, Ur and the others were given an hour’s grace period and concise instructions before disbanding.
Diz hadn’t given them specific instructions on what to prepare. No matter how capable Diz was, she couldn’t know what Ur and the others were capable of or what they needed. Only they knew that.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 4 part 2
“Your targets are the undead soldiers and the surviving bandits. And rescuing the hostages. You’ll be acting as a diversion, but we’ll give more specific instructions once we arrive at the scene.”
Next, Diz spread out a map of the surrounding area of the satellite city-state Alto.
“The problem area, the bandits’ stronghold, is to the north. It’s a ruin known in historical texts as Canaan’s Fortress.”
Diz pointed to the base of the Arpas Mountains.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 4 part 1
Chapter 4: Countermeasures, Meditation, and Desires
There was no deep reason. No deep thoughts either.
Originally, he had belonged to a traveling brigade that moved from place to place within the ranks of the Nameless. However, due to his bad habits and misconduct, he frequently caused trouble and was eventually expelled. Drifting aimlessly, he fell into the clutches of a bandit group, remaining thoughtless until the very end.
Even when he participated in the heinous act of attacking a mobile fortress, a crucial part of the city-state’s infrastructure, he didn’t think much of it.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 3 part 5
The knight order of the satellite city-state of Alto was not a particularly large force.
Of course, compared to the great sin city-states, the satellite city-states were smaller in both scale and population, and so the size of their knight orders was proportionate. Naturally, the threat of monsters existed regardless of the city’s size, but the larger, more dangerous monsters often headed toward the more populous great sin city-states.
Mostly, the knights were occupied with maintaining order due to the influx of people and goods at the mobile fortress’s docking port.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 3 part 4
“Fighting bandits isn’t a bodyguard’s job. Oh, and even if I die in this mission, it’s not your responsibility. I’ve already instructed Jenna to pay you in full.”
“That’s not what I──”
“More importantly,”
Diz pointed at Ur. Her smile was gone, and her voice was cold and clear.
“I don’t think you’ll be of any use.”
“────”
“So, stay out of the way and wait quietly, okay?”
[Don’t worry, Niitan, I’ll go with her.]
Before Ur could respond, Akane gave him a thumbs-up.… Read more