“I’m okay!!!”
Responding to Shizuku’s cry, Ur managed to kick off the ground.
The second strike came. They were shaken again. Both Shizuku and Ur tumbled. Because of this repeated shaking, they couldn’t put any distance between them and the gem golem.
“We need to stop it, stop it somehow!”
Turning their backs and running wouldn’t solve anything!
They had to buy time to escape, or they’d be mincemeat with one mistake.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 1 Chapter 4 part 1
Chapter 4: Strategies for the Gem Golem
The Labyrinth of Greed enters its [active period] every few months.
The labyrinth is alive.
This is a phrase often used by adventurers. Labyrinths that appear in this world come in various forms: [cave-type], [layered-type], [environment-integrated type], but they all undergo periodic changes.
The passageways, the positions and types of monsters, their numbers, even the traps and the environment itself change in various ways.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 1 Chapter 3 part 4
“We were a group driven by the unending desire to kill the monsters that had slaughtered our families and friends. Everyone felt that way.”
Monsters were enemies of humanity. There were no exceptions. They burned, cursed, and killed humans with overwhelming violence. Many people harbored hatred towards monsters.
“We could have given up on revenge. We could have been satisfied and deceived ourselves at some point. But we didn’t. That’s why we could kill the ‘worst fiend’ in the depths of Greed, even at the cost of all our comrades and families.”… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 1 Chapter 3 part 3
Acquiring the Copper Ring.
Needless to say, Ur had no knowledge of how to acquire a Copper Ring. He had only just started his adventurer training a week ago. He knew nothing about it.
So, what could he do? He had to ask someone who knew.
“…That’s the situation.”
So Ur explained the situation to Glenn. As a result,
“…Are you kidding me?”
Glenn was dumbfounded. He was beyond exasperated.
“…Are you stupid? Seriously.”
After remaining silent for a while, Glenn berated Ur as if squeezing out his words.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 1 Chapter 3 part 2
“A magician without a wall is just a punching bag! Getting beaten up and staying down, do you even have any guts?!”
Who cares, idiot!! You’re the one beating us up!!!
He thought this sincerely but didn’t say it aloud. He pretended to be unconscious and collapsed. He couldn’t think of becoming a shield in front of that demon. The others felt the same. Those who tried to get up──
“…So tough…”
There was one.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 1 Chapter 3 part 1
Chapter 3: Becoming an Adventurer! The Chaos Begins
Adventurers’ Guild – Greed Branch Training Ground: Second Quarter, Day Two
“Hey, rookies. Good morning. How are you feeling?”
“Exhausted, but more importantly, two of the kids you worked over are dead.”
“They’re still breathing. Good. Today, we’re heading to the labyrinth. Kill some monsters. The goal is twenty.”
“That’s double last time.”
“Well, we can always go for a run.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 1 Chapter 2 part 9
“Seems like a [Gem Golem] that’s usually in the crystal zone of the middle layer has wandered up to the upper layer. Maybe the labyrinth’s activation period has started.”
If it encounters rookies, they’ll be toast, Gogo said half-jokingly, half-seriously. Karme glanced at Glenn and Rodz. Rodz had a stern look, while Glenn shrugged and said lightly.
“They might die, those kids.”
“Is this the time to be saying that!!!?”
Karme dashed back into the labyrinth.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 1 Chapter 2 part 8
“Shall we wait by the entrance for the monsters to come to us?”
Shizuku suggested, pointing with her borrowed, old staff.
“If we can kill ten monsters at the entrance, we can leave quickly.”
“That’s smart.”
Ur agreed, but—
“Just one problem…”
“Is it not a good idea?”
“I’m not an expert on labyrinths, but maybe in Greed—”
He stopped as he noticed something behind her.
From the wall Shizuku had her back to, a grotesque goblin was emerging.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 1 Chapter 2 part 7
Adventurers Guild – Greed Branch Training Room Armor Storage
“Well, not that this armor is great… but it’s better than nothing.”
“How about this one?”
“Doesn’t it smell strange? What is that smell…?”
“Ur-sama, there’s a dark stain on the back of that leather armor.”
“This shield has mold growing on it.”
“It’s a cute blue-purple color, isn’t it?”
“It just looks poisonous… What were you even looking at, Diz?”
Unsurprisingly, the stored armor was in poor condition.… Read more
Thus, the Boy Runs Through the Labyrinth Volume 1 Chapter 2 part 6
“I wonder…”
Ur responded absentmindedly to Shizuku’s question.
Honestly, the whole idea of adventurers training seriously seemed mismatched. Adventurers were more about being spontaneous. Training from scratch in a serious manner didn’t seem right! Perhaps Ur still viewed adventurers through a biased lens.
“Hey, old man, stop messing around!! No one cares about your talk!”
But just as Ur was affirming his biased view, his classmate next to him erupted. It was noisy, but Ur nodded along.… Read more