First strike. Ur bent his body even lower, slipping under the tail’s swing.
Even so, it was a close call. The sound of his armor and skin being gouged rang out, but he didn’t hesitate and kept moving forward.
Second strike. The tail shot straight out like a spear.
Ur twisted his neck, and the tail grazed his cheek, drawing blood. But it wasn’t a direct hit. He kept moving forward.
Third strike.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 8 part 2
The necromancer’s grotesque form was not a blessing or even a curse—it was merely food for the dragon.
Diz felt no pity at this realization. What crossed her mind were her two companions. The black-purple core stone she had tasked with destruction was here. That meant Ur and the others had failed.
Had they been defeated, or had they died?
Diz naturally assumed the worst and was disappointed—not in them, but in herself for entrusting them with the task.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 8 part 1
Chapter 8: The Hero
Once upon a time.
In an age of chaos, when the worship of gods and spirits was desecrated by the hands of those who followed an evil deity, darkness reigned.
“Then, will you grant this to me? [Flame Spirit Faranan]?”
[So it shall be.]
The founder of the Luckbird family, an ancestor of Rose Luckbird, had made contact with the [Flame Spirit Faranan].
Though he was no priest, nor did he own a shop at the time—he was merely a wandering merchant.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 7 part 5
The magical core that Magica, who had repaired the dilapidated Dragon Fang Spear, had installed as its heart was a dubious piece of equipment in terms of safety. Ur had been using it knowing this, but it had never reacted like this before. It was pulsing intensely.
At the spear’s tip was the black-purple Core Magic Stone.
“—Who cares right now!?”
Something was clearly happening, but Ur discarded his thoughts. There was only one thing to do now.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 7 part 4
——Advanced Magic: Second Stage is something multiple skilled mages should wield together. Don’t even think about doing it alone.
The instructors who taught Shizuku magic, though they all fawned over her charm, never budged on this point. It was proof they were excellent mages themselves, and even they couldn’t imagine performing such magic alone or in small numbers.
Advanced Magic: Second Stage wasn’t about praying to spirits—it was the technique of those who dared to challenge them.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 7 part 3
Magic is a miracle granted equally to all, regardless of race or status.
Who was it that had told Laura that?
The [Magic Stones] obtained by defeating monsters were used in many magical infrastructures. But their power was far from replacing the roles of the priests who resided in the temples. They could create fire, summon wind, purify water, and enrich the land.
However, large-scale magic capable of nurturing the sustenance for all humans living in the city-states was still beyond humanity’s reach.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 7 part 2
[Anyway, it’s not like I can resist. So──]
Another pulse of energy surged through the Death Knight, covering its body in black-purple light that seemed to take root in its form. It made its appearance even more grotesque. But more than that,
[──Having a lively fight with you youngsters is quite entertaining, isn’t it? Kakakaka!]
The Death Knight’s sadistic declaration sent shivers down Nina’s spine.
The sense of mischief and wickedness is even stronger than before, when it had been speaking in a teasing manner.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 7 part 1
Chapter Seven: The Rampage of the Undead
Simultaneously, Satellite City-State of Alto
“Hurry!! Keep preparing!”
Derens, the commander of the Knights of the Satellite City-State of Alto, had been working through the night to prepare the expeditionary force.
It had been nearly a day and a half since the attack by the Island Devouring Turtle, and he had barely rested. The situation with the Island Devouring Turtle itself hadn’t even been properly dealt with yet.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 6 part 3
Ur clenched his teeth, as if shattering something inside himself, and asked.
[Listen…]
“Tell me.”
In response to Ur’s question, Diz fell silent for a moment. Perhaps the situation on her end was also dire, or maybe she hesitated to entrust anything to Ur. Probably both.
But with no time to hesitate, the order came through.
“If possible, I want you to destroy the fallen necromancer—【Core Demonstone】.”
“That blackish-purple thing, huh?”… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 2 Chapter 6 part 2
Before the Assault on Canaan Fortress, During the Strategy Meeting
“It’s highly likely that half of the Bandits are already dead.”
Diz had pointed out the possibility.
“Dead… you say? So the bandits are skeleton soldiers?”
“More like reanimated corpses, living dead. Either way, they’re undead creatures.”
[Reanimated Corpses, Living Dead]. These dangerous monsters retain some flesh and blood, making them stronger, and since they’re already dead, they can move without fear of self-destruction.… Read more