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You're here. We've heard the whole thing from Brald.

So you're familiar with Lucas and Elijah already?

Yeah.

My name is Reginald Bastion, an A-rank Augmenter.

I'm Kriol Masser, an A-rank Augmenter, just like him.

My element is water. Nice to meet you.

I'm Oliver Hemmbet.

An A-rank Conjurer.

That stone…

So his name is Oliver?

He is just like Alice,

an Emitter.

It sure is reassuring to have one in our party.

I'm Samantha.

An A-rank Conjurer.

Pleased to meet you.

And what's your name, Masked Boy?

I'm Note, an A-rank Augmenter.

Jasmine, an AA-rank Augmenter.

Glad to have another AA-rank adventurer in our party.

Hello. I see everyone's here.

You're late!

Sorry to keep you waiting.

As you're already aware, I'm the leader of this party, Brald Landon.

An Augmenter who just got promoted to AA-rank.

Your luggage…

You two don't have dimensional rings?

-That's right. -Yeah.

I'd have you put your bags inside mine,

but it's already full with Samantha's stuff.

Want to use mine?

I still have some space.

That's it?

Yep. This is everything. Thanks.

Thanks.

My pleasure…

All right.

Time to head out now.

It was through Brald's invitation that we, complete strangers to each other,

are gathered here.

It's said there is a giant magic stone at the lowest level.

Magic stone?

It's a natural megalith,

said to amplify mana and serve as a source of various kinds of energy.

I was commissioned by someone to get it for them.

So I'm currently gathering some top-notch adventurers.

You know Lucas and Elijah, right?

Yes.

They're also going to participate,

and they recommended you and Jasmine.

Since Jasmine, Lucas, and Elijah are going to join,

so I decided to join too.

If anything, I am worried something might happen to them.

Why did you guys join in on this dungeon raid?

Huh? I mean, I heard Brald was gathering some top-notch adventurers.

Yeah.

Huh? You're not after the reward money?

You know, I'm not exactly poor or anything.

It's not about the reward money,

but more about clearing an impregnable dungeon and gaining prestige for me.

You kids sure have it easy.

I have a lot of kids, so I need money.

Me too. Need some capital to run a bakery.

Even if we have different goals, we're still in the same party!

Let us join forces here!

Right.

This is the entrance.

Shall we proceed now?

It looks like an ordinary dungeon…

I did some preliminary research beforehand.

That's our leader! So dependable!

So you already know the way to the lowest level?

No, I didn't go that far.

Anyway, there should be no problem if we keep heading this way.

Easy win for us, then?

No, they say there are immortal creatures living in this dungeon.

Monsters that you've defeated can come back to life.

Is that even possible?

Not to mention, you can't get Mana Cores from monsters here.

No matter how much you fight, you won't gain anything.

Hence the nickname "Dire Tombs."

The heck?

Therefore, combat should be as efficient as possible.

Don't waste your mana for nothing.

Just gotta end them in one blow.

Now, now, hold it right there.

What?

I mean, just the other day, you got too worked up…

Yeah, you did.

Right?

Shut up!

Sure is quiet.

There shouldn't be any monsters in this area yet.

Huh, how boring.

Better not let your guard down.

I bet there's just some small fries at the entrance.

Good grief…

Still the same brat as usual, I see.

Batrunners!

Huh?!

That's a lot of them…

Get down!

Don't waste your mana and stamina!

Come on, man…

Did you run into these when you did your preliminary research?

No…

There is no end to them.

Lucas, it's up to you!

I'll back you up!

I did it!

Thanks, but that was too much.

I told you not to waste your mana!

Come on! I took care of them for you!

Let's hurry before they come back to life!

Elijah, can you make stairs on the wall?

Okay, follow me.

You okay?

I'll go first.

I'll catch you if you slip.

Thanks. I'm not good with high places.

There should be a passage leading to the lowest level further in there.

"Should be"?

I mean, it was there when I came here before.

Anyway, let's get going now.

Gotta get the treasure quick.

Heh, I guess so.

You were saved by my magic just now, weren't you?

Yeah.

You've helped us all.

Note, you shouldn't use your mana too much.

You worry too much.

A trap?

Hey!

You didn't tell us there were traps!

This isn't what I was told!

If you can find skilled adventurers,

I'll reward you handsomely.

Okay.

I do have some people in mind.

Well, that's reassuring.

What kind of dungeon is this "Dire Tomb" you're talking about?

There are no traps, and the monsters aren't particularly formidable.

However, as their name suggests, they are immortal.

That's why you'll need top-notch adventurers,

who can take them down before they can regenerate.

If they're the kind of people you trust, then there shouldn't be any problem.

Right.

This is the map leading to the lowest level.

He told me there were no traps!

What's going on here?!

Everyone, stay on your toes.

Isn't it getting hot here?

That's just you.

I'm feeling kinda hot too, though…

Something's off here.

It wasn't this hot when you came here before, then?

No, that's not it…

That feeling of unease is probably due to strong pressure coming from deeper in.

What is this place?

And this temperature, too…

What the?!

I don't know either!

You keep saying something's off and you don't get it.

Did you really come here before?!

Bastard!

Kriol!

You got it!

Hey, be honest with me!

Did you really come here before? Or didn't you?

I got a detailed description of the dungeon from the client

and was shown a map.

The Batrunners were within expectations, but…

Then, what about the traps?!

That big Worm?!

That's…

So, there is a Mana Beast that shouldn't have been there?

It's strange that a new type of Mana Beast would suddenly appear in the dungeon!

I would not say it suddenly appeared here,

but that information was never shared with him.

But what for?

-Come with me now. -What?

Brald is a liar.

If you stay with him, you'll end up a monster's snack.

Let's get the treasure while they're fighting the Worm.

But…

Just come with me!

Something is off…

Wait!

-I'm not dying here with you guys! -Don't!

-Lucas! -I know!

Oliver! Get inside!

Huh? What are you saying?

I told you, I won't die with you…

Samantha!

You should exchange it for the gem on your wand.

It will increase your power.

O-Okay.

Let's get out of here.

R-Right.

Note is right. Let's move out before another eruption occurs.

Kriol, take care of it!

You got it!

Damn!

Samantha, Elijah!

Attack!

Oliver's stone…

It's so powerful…

Not enough power?

Jasmine, Reginald, come with me!

Right!

Okay!

-Jasmine, lure its attention with me! -Got it.

In the meantime, you strike between its eyes, Reginald!

Roger!

Lucas and Note, find its weak point!

-Right! -What?!

Normal fire magic will not work.

So, the only option is to use even hotter fire magic?

Note!

Am I… getting cold feet?

Lucas!

Jasmine!

Lucas!

Tsk. It ran away…

Still, it should be safe for now.

Let's use this chance to move out.

The Worm was not trying to kill us.

It was buying some time for the next eruption.

Lucas! Get a barrier up!

Idiot!

Note…

I'm glad you're okay.

For real…

Stop being a hero, will you…

Are you okay?

Yeah…

Are you okay as well?

Are you hurt?

Hurry!

We need to leave now!

Hang in there.

Just a bit more.

Want to eat this?

Thank you.

This is my special homemade sandwich, perfect for traveling.

Well? Tasty, isn't it?

Very.

It's Clara's recipe.

Clara?

My fiancée.

So, you're running the bakery with Clara, then?

Yeah.

Tell her the recipe was so good.

Sure. I'm sure she'll be happy.

Stop it!

It's not my fault!

I decided to participate because the leader is an AA-rank veteran Augmenter!

And yet, not only did we lose an Emitter,

but you also lost your right arm!

What should we do now?!

You dropped your weapon at a critical moment,

and became useless!

Don't act so smug when Note saved your ass!

Shut up!

Quit it already!

If you had put up a barrier sooner, my arm wouldn't have ended up like this!

Don't pin this on me!

Lucas!

That's enough.

What?!

Stop blaming people for your mistakes.

Brald, I want you to make a decision before we proceed.

Should we proceed,

or pull back?

Also, no more secrets.

Becoming paranoid in a dungeon is the worst thing you can do.

I lied that I once came here before.

I only heard about this place from my client,

and I've never actually set foot here.

What?!

I knew it.

I'm not saying this makes up for putting everyone in danger, though.

But I want you to allow me to continue.

This might be my last dungeon raid, after all.

So please, let me see it through.

We should stop this quest.

Jasmine's right!

Not with your wound!

Even so, I'm still an AA-rank Augmenter.

I won't be dead weight to you all.

Sure, at this rate, it's hard to get back safely.

The magic stone's really there anyway, right?

That one I can say for sure.

Please!

Both ways lead to hell, huh…

In that case…

Okay.

Note?

On top of that…

I think it's better to make Note the leader.

Even when faced with unexpected situations,

you were the calmest among us, and handled them brilliantly.

You're a natural-born leader.

What do you say?

All right.

I've heard the path to the lowest level is beyond this door.

What is this?