Chapter 76

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"Are you kidding me! Why do I have to listen to a woman who can't even fight!"

When I arrived at the guild with my masters, what caught my eye was an adventurer yelling at Laila and Armia, surrounded by a crowd of other adventurers. Realizing that the adventurer yelling was the leader of the Vengeance Party, the leader of the Great Sword of War, I understood the situation.

From the jealousy that led him to attack me and get beaten, and then hold a grudge and try to expel me from this town, it was clear that the man had a very high sense of self-esteem. He was clearly upset that Laila was trying to lead the adventurers instead of him, and was complaining about it. Armia stood in front of the man to protect Laila, but due to her small stature, it only looked like Laila was the one protecting her.

Laila, however, was not intimidated by the leader of the Great Sword of War and firmly responded.

"I am Sieg's proxy. What do you have to complain about? Or are you saying that someone of your caliber can defeat Sieg, a direct adventurer?"

"Huh? What are you saying, using the authority of someone who left and never came back? In a situation like this, it's only natural that a top adventurer like me should take charge, not a newcomer!"

But that didn't make the man back down. He put his hand on the hilt of his greatsword and raised his voice.

Because Laila and Armia were women, and the Great Sword of War had been a top adventurer in the labyrinth city for a long time, the other adventurers were on their side.

Seeing this, Narzenia spoke with a disturbed look.

"That's... When I was here, they didn't resist this much."

"Narzenia, you don't need to worry. He probably started acting out after the stronger people were gone."

"Big brother..."

Despite the situation, I felt exasperated by the man who only thought of himself.

To be honest, the leader of the Great Sword of War didn't have the ability to lead the adventurers in this situation. While it was true that the Great Sword of War had the skills of a top adventurer, having lived as one in this labyrinth city, that was all he had. He didn't know how to command a large group.

Nevertheless, the man, driven by his desire for self-display, was just unpleasant as he confronted Laila.

It seemed my master felt the same way.

"Stupid disciple, silence that adventurer for a while. ... Before Sieg kills him."

Reacting to my master's words, I turned around and saw Sieg reaching for his magic sword. If left alone, Sieg's magic sword might indeed kill the man. Since he was still a valuable asset, I decided to silence him myself.

I strengthened my body and started running. I quickly closed the distance to the man who was yelling.

"Look around. The others will definitely prefer me over a woman like you!"

Laila and the surrounding adventurers immediately noticed my presence, but the leader of the Great Sword of War, absorbed in his shouting, didn't notice me approaching from behind.

Without any hesitation, I kicked the man in the groin from behind.

"Hey, look, everyone... Huh!?"

...The next moment, the man's words were cut off, and his movements stopped.

"───!"

A moment later, the man let out a silent scream with a pale face, and the surrounding adventurers, especially the men, showed signs of pain.

But I didn't stop there.

Since I didn't give him an injury that would prevent him from fighting, the man was still conscious. However, my master had ordered me to silence him for a while. Since he wasn't unconscious, I couldn't say I had achieved my goal. Based on this judgment, I grabbed the back of the man's head.

Instantly, as if foreseeing what would happen next, the man's face contorted in pain, as if begging for mercy.

Ignoring this, I slammed the man's face into the ground.

"Crack!"

The sound of his nose breaking, and the man's body went limp. Confirming this, I released his head and stood up.

I don't hold grudges against adventurers who bullied me in the past. I'm happy just to have Narzenia, and I don't want to dwell on the past.

However, when it came to the Great Sword of War, especially this man, the leader, it was a different story. I couldn't easily forgive the man who had driven me to the brink of being expelled from the labyrinth city out of spite. Therefore, this time, I showed no mercy.

Suddenly appearing and punching the leader of the Great Sword of War, I and the man who had fainted in a miserable position, holding his crotch and rolling his eyes.

"Ah!"

The adventurers watching us let out suppressed screams. Glancing at the adventurers, I saw the other members of the Great Sword of War in the back, but their faces were filled with fear, and it was clear they had no intention of retaliating. Seeing their reactions, I vaguely thought that as long as we were here, the adventurers wouldn't side with the Great Sword of War.

At that moment, my master's voice rang out.

"A fool who doesn't even know his own limitations."

Though not particularly loud, the voice carried a commanding presence that made everyone in the area turn to look at my master. The adventurers, noticing the two top adventurers, my master and Ronaldo, for the first time, showed surprise and confusion on their faces. However, no one voiced their questions. No one dared to speak in the face of my master's overwhelming presence.

In that silence, my master spoke with a mocking tone.

"Let me make one thing clear. If you had let this fool lead, your deaths were certain."

With that, my master turned and walked towards the guild, ignoring the adventurers.

"Ronaldo, explain to the adventurers. Rauzto, follow me. I'll continue the story."

"You're a bit harsh, aren't you?"

"Master, I'll stay here. Rauzto, explain to me later."

Ronaldo, despite his wry smile, turned to the adventurers without complaint, and Sieg followed. With that, I followed my master's back.

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My master led us to the back of the guild. Along the way, he told the surprised guild staff to stay out and occupied a guest room, sitting down with his legs crossed. I and Narzenia sat on the chairs opposite him.

My master spoke a moment later.

"Summarizing what you told me, the incident started when an abnormally strong hobgoblin entered the labyrinth city. After that, a group of those monsters appeared. Is that right?"

I and Narzenia nodded. On the way to the guild, we had explained to my master and Ronaldo what had happened. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to hear their side of the story, but we managed to explain the general situation.

Reconfirming with us, my master spoke with a troubled expression.

"Perhaps it's fortunate that I'm here... or perhaps not..."

My master's demeanor was clearly unusual.

With a look of frustration and bitterness, my master spoke.

"Let me say one thing first. This is the worst-case scenario. Take it to heart."

Hearing those words, I naturally felt a sense of tension. Narzenia's face also showed signs of nervousness. For my master to warn us like this, it must be serious.

...However, that resolve was meaningless.

"Based on my experience, this is a labyrinth rampage. – The labyrinth city will be destroyed in the not-too-distant future."

"───!"

"......What?"

Hearing my master's words, I and Narzenia were visibly shaken.