Chapter 29

After exiting the Great Labyrinth, we hurriedly headed towards the guild.

"It's the *Golden Dawn*! Please call the Guild Master or the Deputy Guild Master! The situation is urgent! Please hurry!"

I raised my voice as soon as we entered the guild building. It might be impolite, but now is not the time to worry about such things.

"The *Golden Dawn*? The Hero Party!? Someone, quickly call the Guild Master!"

One of the guild staff who noticed us called out to the others.

*Golden Dawn* is the name of our party. After reaching the 94th floor, we have been called the Hero Party more often. However, since the three of us—me, Orun, and Oliver—formed the party as newbies nine years ago, we have never changed this name.

The origin of this party name, well, I'll tell you if there's an opportunity. But there's no time for that now.

"Luna, what's the rush? Let's move to the conference room first. The Guild Master will be here soon."

Amid the chaotic atmosphere caused by our sudden intrusion, a female guild staff member, who didn't seem to mind, called out to us.

She is Eleonora. She is the guild staff member assigned to our party and has been helping us since the formation of *Golden Dawn*. Seeing Eleonora, my anxiousness eased a bit. Her ability to give others a sense of security and her warmth are something I aspire to.

The room Eleonora led us to was quite spacious. It seems that other guild executives will also be joining. Indeed, the influence of the Hero Party is significant. To be able to gather the guild executives with just a word...

This influence was brought about by that person, yet we have repaid his kindness with ingratitude. How can we make amends...

While I was thinking about this, several guild executives, including the Guild Master, appeared in the conference room.

"I apologize for the sudden call. I have a request today. I want all the explorers currently in the Great Labyrinth to be forcibly returned to the surface immediately."

Normally, Orun or Oliver would handle such negotiations. Since Orun is not here, it should be Oliver, but he has been silent and unhelpful. Derrick and Anelie are not suited for negotiations, and it's too soon to entrust this to the newly joined Phyllis. Therefore, by process of elimination, I am speaking on behalf of the party.

"As heroes, you must have a good reason. However, I cannot immediately agree to a forced return. Could you please explain the reason first?"

The Guild Master asked for the reason. I have heard that a forced return is a very costly magic. I am relieved that he did not outright reject it.

"I don't have time to explain in detail, so I will be brief. I promise to provide a detailed explanation after the matter is resolved. Please understand."

After confirming that the Guild Master nodded, I continued.

"The reason for requesting a forced return is that the floor boss of the 92nd floor, the Black Dragon, has a very high possibility of moving to the lower floors. If someone encounters the Black Dragon, they will lose their life without a chance to resist. After the forced return, we will take on the task of slaying the Black Dragon. I ask for a forced return to prioritize human life!"

My words caused a stir among the guild executives. It is understandable. A floor boss moving from its location is unprecedented.

Even the usually gentle and always smiling Guild Master looked incredulous. But it was only for a moment.

They immediately moved to a resolution to carry out the forced return. All the guild executives agreed, and the decision to perform the forced return was made.

I thought there would be some debate.

I didn't expect it to be decided so quickly...

"Ah, is it possible to transfer the people from the 45th to the 50th floors to a different location, say, a square near the Great Labyrinth?"

Based on the information I obtained, *Silver Hare of the Night Sky* should be exploring the 45th floor around now. However, they are an excellent clan, and Orun is with them. They finished earlier than planned yesterday, so they should be somewhere between the 45th and 50th floors.

If it is possible to move the people in that area to a different location, we can find Orun more quickly.

"That's no problem."

The Guild Master, who agreed to my request, summoned a magic circle I had never seen before. Honestly, I don't understand its structure at all, but would Orun understand it? He understood my ability immediately, so I think this would be no problem for him.

It seems that all the guild executives are channeling their magic power into the magic circle.

"The forced return is complete. *Golden Dawn*, I entrust the slaying of the Black Dragon to you. We will support the explorers who are confused by the sudden forced return. Everyone, get to work!"

At the Guild Master's command, all the executives immediately sprang into action.

"Well, we will go to find Orun now."

"...Hey, do we really need such a talented but poor person? We don't even know how much of what Luna said earlier was true. We don't need him."

"That's right! I lost because it was a surprise attack! If I had known we were going to fight the Black Dragon from the start, I wouldn't have fallen behind!"

Despite the situation, Derrick is complaining about Orun's rejoining, and Anelie agrees with him.

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