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Teacher, we made it to the meeting point.

Hi, Fran!

Morning! Did you sleep well?

Oh? Did you perhaps dream about me?

Yeah, I did. It was a really bad dream.

Aww, you're so mean!

All right, gather 'round.

We'll be banding together to explore the dungeon the Spider's Web.

The two Rank E parties will be using this quest as a test to rise to Rank D.

Name: Cruise Riouselle

Evasion 5, Royal Etiquette 2

Age: 28

Race: Human

Class: Duelist

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Sense Presence 4, Sword Arts 5

Sword Mastery 6, Self-Defense 4

Command 2, Blink 7

Cold Resistance 4, Poison Resistance 5

Trap Sense 2, Spirit Manipulation

Title: The Righteous

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Skills: Detect Evil 3, Stealth 2

My name is Cruise Riouselle.

I'm the leader of the Azure Guardians, a Rank C party.

The Azure Guardians

Of course the hot blond swordsman is their party leader.

Name: Rig

Race: Human

Class: Water Mage

Name: Eizelle

Race: Human

Class: Thief

In our party are Rig and Eizelle.

I will also be appraising the other parties for their advancement. Thank you.

Will you go next?

I'm Krad, leader of a Rank E Party.

Name: Krad

Age: 23

Race: Human

Class: Fighter

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Skills: Transport 2, Acrobatics 4

Danger Sense 3

Hunger Resistance 3

Spear Arts 1, Spear Mastery 4

Intimidation 3, Climbing 3

Spirit Manipulation

Our name's Dragon's Roar.

Dragon's Roar

Name: Victor

Name: Balz

Name: Gennel

We're gonna pass this test with flying colors. Hell, we're raring to go.

Just you watch!

What?

Uh, my name is Frion.

Name: Frion

Age: 49

Race: Wood Elf

Class: Spirit Sorcerer

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Sense Evil Spirit 3, Wood Magic 3

Botany 7, Sleep Resistance 3

Spirit Magic 5, Earth Magic 3

Water Magic 3, Identify Plant 4

Protection of the Spirits,

Mana Manipulation

Child of the Forest

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Spirit Sorcerer

He's a Wood Elf Spirit Sorcerer like our GM.

He seems kinda normal, though.

Eyes of the Forest

I'm the leader of the E-Rank party Eyes of the Forest.

His party members look normal, too.

I'm up next, then.

I'm Amanda. Thanks for having me!

I knew she was Amanda!

No way.

Why the hell is an A-Rank helping out on this quest?

This is a Rank D quest, right?

Yeah, it's weird.

No one would think she tagged along just to be with Fran.

Last up is you, then.

I'm Fran. Rank D.

My favorite food is curry.

Thanks.

C'mon, nobody wants to hear about your curry obsession.

So you really are that girl.

The one the GM liked so much he let you rank up for no reason.

The brat who's... supposedly Rank D!

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Let us soar beyond our wildest dreams

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Forging an even brighter future

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Episode 9

The Monstrous Rank A Adventurer

Episode 9

The Monstrous Rank A Adventurer

Should've figured he'd start something.

I don't fuckin' get it.

We got this old A-Rank bitch who's here to play around,

and a little kid the pedo GM is diddling!

Oh?

Huh?!

Would you like to say that again?

I don't believe I heard you.

What the hell?! Sheesh, I'm sorry, I'm real sorry!

She's so fast. She was behind him in the blink of an eye.

Oh, shit, I see... a field of flowers? Is this Heaven? Am I in Heaven?

You okay, bro?

Amanda, you're fine, whatever.

But I fucking hate people who pulled strings to get where they are!

I didn't pull any strings.

Yeah? Well, you should go back home and suck on your Mama's tits a little longer, kid!

My mother is dead.

Miss Amanda is only here to observe.

If she participated in the quest, then it would be completed too quickly,

and would not be an effective test of your prowess.

Right, then, to summarize:

We will explore The Spider's Web, a dungeon under the supervision of the Alessa guild.

During our exploration, we will collect the crystals that spawn in the dungeon core room.

We will also dispatch any monsters we encounter on our paths.

They're all Threat Rank F! Fuck it, we'll wipe 'em all out!

The dungeon uses the many crystals within its monsters as its source of power.

I advise you not to "wipe them all out."

There are six floors to this dungeon.

Do not expect our expedition to be easy.

That is all. Let's head out!

Garrus told me something about dungeons without DMs yesterday.

You can use the core to make monsters and ores spawn inside the dungeon.

Huh.

The Alessa Guild sends adventurers in every now and then to collect the spawns.

That's apparently how they make their money. The spawns earn them a pretty penny.

To the point that foreign nations might even go after them.

What're you doing?

Having some fun in the water?

Shut up, you old hag.

Bro!

Fucking hell!

We're finally here.

Thanks to the lot of you gallivanting about, we're behind schedule.

Dammit...

I didn't do anything.

Early tomorrow, we'll enter the dungeon.

You've all brought provisions and bedrolls, I assume?

Fran will take first watch tonight.

Okay.

After her, the Azure Guardians, then Dragon's Roar, then the Eyes of the Forest.

The Rank A's not gonna stand watch?

Night watch is a part of your trial. Her participation would invalidate that.

Sorry, hun.

What?

Can a fake Rank D kid actually do a good job standing watch?

I can. And my rank's not fake.

Fine, then.

Prove it to me.

Prove you're actually Rank D.

Duel me, brat!

Fran, you don't have to fight him.

Nothing wrong with trying to stay out of trouble.

Oh, c'mon, was I right?

You scared of me? What's that big sword on your back for, then?

Is that just a fun little toy?

If it is, then throw it in the garbage where it belongs!

You'll pay for those words.

Huh?

Fine. Let's have a friendly duel.

Fran, you sure about this?

He insulted you, Teacher. He's going to pay.

Oh? A friendly spar?

Let's see what you've got, then.

Wait, no one's gonna stop him?

Krad! Bring this kid back to reality!

Hell yeah!

This kid's absolutely faking her rank!

I'll show everyone what you really are!

It so lame when adventurers use their connections to get ahead!

And when I see a really lame adventurer...

The dragon inside of me starts to roar!

Yes! We get to see Bro's roar of rage!

Oh, shit, he's so cool!

Hell yeah!

I remember when I liked that kinda stuff...

First, let's put up a barrier of wind and earth to keep watch for any monsters.

Gotta make sure we're doing our job as watch.

Okay.

Great gales of the heavens, guide and protect me.

Great roots of the forest, bring me the wisdom of the earth and alert me with thy tremors.

What?

Wind Zone! Earth Zone!

What?! She can cast spells of two different elements?!

A spellsword? Still, impressive.

Huh? What'd you just do?

My job as lookout.

What? Whatever.

Get ready.

A sword, huh?

I've never lost a battle against someone my rank with this spear.

My spear's got better reach than her sword, too.

I'll teach this shameless little brat a lesson:

That spears are way better than swords!

Spear Art!

The tip jumped into his hand!! Here comes move #18!

Double Spear!

What?! She dodged both attacks?!

You just got lucky!

Spear Art! Power Swing!

Dammit! Double Spear!

You're already out of breath.

Wha-?!

Get it now?! This is the power of my super amazing sword!

Got it?!

Hey, Fran? I don't think you really defeated him with me.

Ow, shit... what?

Swordback Strike! Swordback Strike! Swordback Strike!

Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow!

Fran, that's not a Swordback Strike! You're hitting him with my belly!

Bro!

Now no one can gripe about Fran's rank.

That was a fun duel.

You're incredible, Fran!

Could I engage you in a friendly duel as well?

You want me to duel you?

Want to duel me?

That wasn't much of a show, and honestly, you have me itching for a duel.

Okay. But if I win, you stop following me around.

Oh, wow, you're actually going to try to win!

Okay! Then if I win, hmm...

You have to call me "Mommy."

N-now I really can't lose!

Fran, you're kinda digging your own grave here. She's Rank A, remember?

Whoa, did you hear that? Sounds like she's gonna fight Amanda next.

Teacher, you don't need to protect me.

Fran...

I'm choosing to do this. I want to know how long I can last against Rank A.

Okay, got it. Go give her hell.

Mm-hmm!

Okay, Fran, are you ready?

A whip?

Is it too out of the ordinary?

Name: Wyvern Whisker Whip

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Additional Skills: Control Weight

Elastic

This is my Wyvern Whisker Whip. I've had it for many long years.

All right, shall we?

First... we'll start off easy!

How's this?!

And this!

You're not bad.

Even if she stops the whip with her blade, it can still wrap around and hit her.

And if she's not careful, the whip could yank her sword out of her hands.

So she used her beast-like senses to dodge it at the last second!

Good thinking! Great job, Fran!

Right, then, how will you deal...

...with this?

Krad! Bro!

That little brat...

Whoa, watch! That girl's crazy good!

She used the handle?!

Oh, no, that was close! At this rate, you might actually get a hit in on me!

I can't find an opening!

In that case...

I'll show you what I can really do. Are you ready?

She's filling it with mana!

Whip Art...

Serpent Strike!

She can control the whip's movement with her mana?!

How the hell is it moving like that?!

It's writhing around like it's alive or something!

Oh, Fran, you're incredible! That skill is usually a sure-fire kill!

It's been so long since anyone's ever dodged it!

Oh, no!

She's using more mana. It's even more powerful than it was moments ago.

We can't keep this up much longer.

I know.

Wind Magic: Wind Step!

A wind spell that rases your dexterity!

Split Mind...

Fran's using Split Mind?!

She's going to dual-cast spells!

Burst forth, flames of crimson; consume them in a blaze of hellfire!

How fun, Fran!

But I'm going to end it here! Serpent Strike!

She's still moving forward?!

Air Burst!

You compressed the air to accelerate even faster!

She hasn't pulled the whip back! Amanda's defenseless right now!

Wind Shield!

I can still...

So that's why she used Split Mind!

Flare Blast!

Oh, my.

Miss Amanda!

No way... She's a Rank A adventurer...

What the hell is this fight?!

Incredible! I didn't think you would last this long.

What?! She took no damage?!

The Spirits' Undying Favor.

No...

I can still... I can...

Fran?!

I'm so sorry, please forgive me!

I might've gotten a little carried away...

I wanted to take the hit, I did,

but my unique skill The Spirits' Undying Favor activates on its own.

Unique Skill: The Spirits' Undying Favor

Automatically nullifies one attack

that would deal devastating damage.

Cooldown: 24 hours.

It nullifies attacks? That's so not fair.

They're monsters, both of them.

Rig, use water magic to douse the flames. The rest of you, help put out the fire.

We shouldn't have used fire magic around all these trees...

We'd better apologize to everyone later.

You hate using Split Mind, but you used it against Amanda to give it your all.

So she can use Whip Arts and Wind Magic, plus a unique skill that makes her invicible.

We got a lot of info out of that fight.

Fran... Fran?

My darling Fran...

Fight for the future of the Black Cats. For your future.

Got that, Fran?

Mom...

Oh, are you awake?

Amanda?

You were out for about two hours.

Teacher?

It's okay, stay right as you are.

Cruise's party is keeping watch, so you needn't worry about that.

Okay, but...

I healed your wounds, but you'll still be exhausted.

You're a kid. It's okay for you to get help from grown-ups now and then.

You were really tough.

You were doing very well.

But I still passed out. I lost the duel.

You're such a good sport!

Do you remember our bet?

Oh, right!

Are you going to call me Mommy now?

Ma...

She wants to stay true to her word, but she really doesn't want to say it... Ma... Ma...

Maybe I've been teasing you a bit too much.

I understand.

You already have a Mom in your heart.

I know you won't trust me right away, but know that I am ever your ally.

If you need me, I'm there.

I checked those words with Essence of Falsehood a dozen times,

and Amanda's words to Fran were nothing but the truth.

You smell nice.

She's the Protector of Children, after all.

I might be a little jealous.

I'm sorry for using fire magic near the woods.

I won't do it again.

Oh, it's all right.

Well, we never thought your duel would get that heated.

I'd say we all share responsibility on that.

Thank you for keeping watch.

Ah, of course. Don't mention it.

You're hurt.

Oh, well, you see...

We all got fired up watching your duel,

and tried to take on Amanda ourselves.

None of us lasted as long as you did.

Now we all know just how incredible you are.

I'm thankful we have you for this expedition.

Mm-hmm. I'll do my best!

As you know, the Alessa guild

is in charge of The Spider's Web.

Only guild leadership or adventurers

with permission are allowed past the entrance.

All right, let's go!

Fran, let's get this done with

and earn our ticket to the next dungeon!

Mm-hmm!

Next Time

The Totally Unfair Spider Traps