Abel and Hero Roman fought at the forefront and Rin, Alicia, Bellrock, Graham, and, the Fire-Attribute Magician still in shock by the disappearance of Nancy, Gordon bombarded with spells.
Meanwhile, the priests who had fought the entire time finally could have a break and focused on recovery.
Although only five people were focusing on bombardments, it was Rin, a Wind-Attribute Magician from a B-rank party, and the Magicians from the Hero party.
Priests were not suited for attacks in the first place so it could be said the reinforcements had sufficient firepower.
Furthermore, although only two people were fighting on the front line, they were the genius Swordsman Abel and the Hero Roman.
Their fight was heroic.
âAmazingâŚâŚâ
It was hard to tell who said that.
However, that word represented the feelings of all the resting priests.
In the first place, not only the priests but also the High Priest Gabriel could not comprehend why the Hero was there.
Eventually, he gave up and assumed it was Godâs grace, just as how Rihya was there.
At such times, those who serve God have an advantage.
Because God could take all responsibility.
âItâs like a Great Tidal Bore.â
âYes, youâre right.â
Despite focusing on the bombardment, Rin had the leeway to speak to Rihya because the two people on the front line possessed the greatest physical strength in humankind.
And Rihya, who had been in command while fraught with nerves the entire time since the withdrawing battle on the 4th basement floor, could finally take a break.
âIsnât a Great Tidal Bore the phenomenon where monsters spring up endlessly from a dungeon?â
Alicia, who heard the conversation, entered the conversation.
âYes. About half a year ago? It happened for the first time in ten years in the dungeon in the City of Rune, where we are based. But this is not a dungeon, isnât it?â
âYes. Itâs just an underground tomb. Up to the fifth basement floor, there are only remains of the great priests, saints, and saintess of the ages.â
Rin answered and Rihya explained that it was just an underground tomb.
There were mummies but it was essentially different from a dungeon.
âDoes that mean it is connected to somewhere else âŚâ
Alicia nodded as she continued.
âIs that possible?â
Rin was surprised and asked Alicia.
âHumans canât do that and Iâve never heard of such an item ⌠But in the past, a being appeared in front of us. How do I put it ⌠it felt as though it split through space. It wasnât human but it understood our speech. We made an altar to summon and defeat the Demon Lord, but it appeared instead. Since thatâs possible, I think itâs possible to connect this basement with another place.â
Alicia recalled the Akuma Leonor in her head.
Rin and Rihya could not comprehend it but somehow they could understand that it was a ridiculous existence.
Without any connection to the conversation, Rihya remembered something and looked back at the High Priest Gabriel, who was resting behind her and asked.
âWhy didnât the Knights come, High Priest?â
Yes, when this happened, the Kingdomâs Knightsâ Order was the first to be contacted by the Sanctum.
However, no one came yet.
In the first place, the Kingdomâs Knightsâ Order was only three blocks away from there.
Even if they ran in armor, they should be able to arrive within 30 minutes.
âI felt it was strange too and I confirmed it earlier, but it seems that they officially refused to be dispatched.â
âHah?â
Gabriel, the High Priest, replied with a frown, and Rihya replied with a hysteric voice.
âWhat are the Knights thinking âŚâ
âThey said that the Knightâs role is to protect the King. It has truly become a hopeless organization after that Knight-Captain took up the position.â
Rihya was astounded, and Gabriel, the High Priest, was even more exasperated.
Two hours after Abelâs group arrived.
The priests who had recovered to some extent took turns and they had continued the fight to push it back to the center of the first basement floor.
With their battle strength in good order, there was no further need for a withdrawing battle.
But still, there was no end to the monsters.
Abel and Hero Roman defeated quite a few enemies on the front line but the corpses would be dragged back whenever they were not looking.
Abelâs plan to create a wall of corpses once they defeat a lot of them was too naive.
âThis is really endless. Roman, are you still okay?â
âYes. Itâs not a problem yet. But Iâm worried about the magical power of the Magicians firing bombardment shots.â
Hero Roman answered Abelâs question.
Abel glanced at the expression of Rin, who was in the bombardment squad.
She would not run out of magical power right away but he felt that she was approaching her limit.
He could tell because they fought together in a party.
Abel and Roman retreated and the Monk squad replaced them.
During that time, Abel called out to Rin.
âRin, save your magical power ⌠I want to tell you to but I guess itâs a little late now?â
âWell, yeah. Magicians canât keep fighting for such a long time. The Magicians from the Hero party next to me have more magical power remaining, but I think they are close to depletion too.â
Rin answered Abelâs question quietly.
Abel looked at the Magicians of the Hero Party.
Certainly, even in Abelâs eyes, he could tell that they were approaching the limits of their magical power.
âThatâs bad. Did someone call Ryo?â
âRyo?â
âYeah, with him around, it would be a little easier.â
Abel sighed when he said that.
At that moment, he heard a voice from behind.
â<Water jet 256>â
The enemies that the Monk squad was facing were beheaded one after another.
â<Perma Frost>â
In addition, the entire area up to the stairs to the second basement floor turned to ice.
Not only the Monk squad but everyone there stopped moving due to the sudden development.
âAbel, you canât grow as a Swordsman if you always thinking about having it easier, you know?â
Ryo, the strongest Water-Attribute Magician as far as Abel knows, appeared.
âYouâre late, Ryo.â
âEven if you say that, I had a lot to do.â
Abel grumbled while Ryo complained that he was busy.
âAs far as I can tell, the Magicians are on the verge of running out of magical power. What do you want to do? Should I set up ice walls so that they come out one by one and Abel can defeat them on your own?â
âWhy is it only me? Even in the Hero party, Roman still has plenty of stamina.â
When Abel said so, Ryo also looked toward the Hero Roman.
âThatâs true. Heâs brimming with energy.â
Ryo looked at Roman and nodded.
âO-Oh, youâre the one who arbitrated yesterday, right? Thank you for that.â
The Hero Roman bowed his head.
It was doubtful that the conversation was appropriate for the occasion, but expressing gratitude and apology was essential for smooth communication.
âItâs okay, donât worry about it.â
âYeah, donât you think itâs a little weird to say that at this time?â
Ryo was humble while Abel retorted.
âFor the time being, the people who are fighting in front ⌠the knights of the temple? Have them fall back and rest. They appear quite tired as well.â
According to Ryoâs opinion, the Monk squad should fall back and have proper rest.
âHey Ryo, you froze everything, but what are you planning to do?â
âWhat do you mean?â
Ryo asked back without understanding the intention of Abelâs question.
âThey die once frozen, right?â
âThe goblins and orcs are dead. But undead like skeletons ⌠itâs hard to say if they died.â
âYeah, well, I donât think it matters much ⌠I think there will be more coming from the second basement floor âŚâ
After saying that, they could see more monsters coming up the stairs leading to the second basement floor.
âSkeletons walking in a world of ice ⌠thatâs quite a surreal image.â
Ryo said in a monologue.
âI envy that carefree attitude.â
Abel sighed loudly.
âBut we shouldnât spend so much time here. Abel and Roman should annihilate the monsters in front. I will deal with the enemies who slip by or support the two of you. In the meantime, the other Magicians should devote themselves to recover their magical power.â
Ryo said the last line to Rihya and Gabriel, the High Priest.
Of course, he didnât know Gabriel, the High priest, but because he wore the finest attire, he decided that he had the highest authority.
âYes, if Ryo can do that, please.â
Rihya nodded and gave the go-ahead.
With that as a signal, Abel and Roman charged forward and the two of them began their annihilation battle again.
âOh, this is amazing. Both of you are amazing.â
Ryoâs impression came from behind as he watched the movements of the two.
Most of the monsters that attacked were defeated by the two.
The few that escaped from the twoâs hands were beheaded by Ryoâs water jet.
The extra-fine lines of water were so thin and so invisible that to most eyes, it seemed as though the monstersâ heads suddenly fell off.
However, it was also a fact that the annihilation battle Abel, Roman, and Ryo showed gave the people present an absolute sense of security.
At last, those who fought felt that they could see a possible future.
A while after Ryo joined.
Ryo suddenly turned to Rihya and Gabriel, the High Priest.
âIs there a passage leading to another place along the way?â
âThere shouldnât be âŚâ
âNo ⌠why?â
Both Rihya and the High Priest Gabriel replied no to Ryoâs question.
âSomehow, I feel that the number that appeared has decreased ⌠Is it because the number itself has decreased?â
âThen, I wonder if it will be over soon.â
Rin replied happily to Ryoâs mutter.
âAh.â
At that time, High Priest Gabriel exclaimed a little.
Ryo, Rihya, and Rin looked at Gabriel.
âThe third basement floor leads to the basement of the old monastery. But there are three doors along the way, all with sacred seals.â
Gabriel, the High Priest, said as it came to mind.
âI did not knowâŚâŚâ
Rihya was surprised as she didnât know about it.
âYes, thatâs expected. Itâs not used at all. In the first place, the monastery was relocated so I donât think anyone has confirmed that the passage itself is still there since then.â
Gabriel, the High Priest, nodded.
âWhat is at that old monastery ground now?â
âNow ⌠it is the second training ground of the Kingdomâs Knightsâ Order.â
âIf they tear through there and went through that side, I guess it wonât be a problem since it is the training ground for the Knights?â
In response to Gabrielâs answer, Ryo decided to concentrate on dealing with what was in front of him with peace of mind.
Was it unfortunate that the standard of ăKnightsă that Ryo thought was the Knights of the Margrave of Rune?
Leaving aside the former Kingdomâs Knightsâ Order, the current Kingdomâs Knightsâ Order was âŚ
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