11◇ Conqueror, Indignation (Revised)

The types of demons didn’t change until the fourth level.

It seems like the monsters that came out from the second and third levels have reached the first level.

 In the fourth level, they came across a new monster.

[Dorotala].

It is a humanoid monster with a dog’s face and growing hair.

It uses a sword, a bow, etc, while enchanting the weapons with fire magic.

Fifth level.

[Giest].

It is a golem made out of rock.

Goblin-like creatures called [Gillian] were boarding and manipulating it.

It uses magic that explodes when its fists connect with something.

Sixth level and seventh level.

[Ze Giest].

Higher performance golem. It’s huge, durable, and stronger.

The sixth and seventh-level [Gillians] are troublesome, as they control multiple [Ze Geist] by themselves.

They found it on the 7th layer.

The smell.

The smell of burnt meat and fat.

Kousuke knew that smell.

This is the smell of people burning in fire.

“Hey, is it a corpse…?”

After destroying the six Ze Geist and killing their operator, Gillian, they saw that a corpse was burned down after getting stuck on the wall, but it reminded them of a human being.

Kousuke’s chest was boiling in anger as, judging from its physique, it was the corpse of a child at the age of 10 or so.

“…Yes, that’s right. It’s a corpse. There aren’t many small visitors like this, and I know all the kids in this town. So, it’s probably a slave.”

Shiro stands in front of the corpse, covers his eyes and moved her hand in front of his forehead.

I don’t know what the gesture is, but I think it is a mourning thing…

“Slave?”

Kousuke asks after putting his hands together while waiting quietly.

“Isn’t slavery already abolished in your old world, Kuro?”

“At least by law.”

“I see… but it’s there, in Arkrea. The captured people of the enemy nation would fall into slavery and are treated as a product. However, it’s not that widespread. Basically, if you are not a nobleman or a rich man it would be impossible to have one as they are quite expensive.”

“………Ah, so all of this is about an aristocrat taking slaves and conquering the labyrinth?”

“I think that’s how it is. Those types appear from time to time. Visitors are strong, so we rely on them for conquering labyrinths, but there are also Arkrean people who are very strong.”

“Like Quin?”

While raising her eyebrows upon hearing that nickname, Shiro nodded without pointing it out because of the seriousness of the matter.

“Yes, the aristocrats are said to be descendants of ancient visitors. The bloodline of the heroes who guided the people after God slept. They’re stronger and better than ordinary Arkreans, you know?”

“So, they are not just pieces of shit with titles…”

“…fufu, that’s right. There are people like that too, but there are a lot of poor criminals too, right? Aristocrats are basically the upper class that supports the nation. but that’s why they can easily fall.”

“Oh, that’s cool, so you can get privilege because you support the country. In other words, the aristocracy born in Arkrea will have their visitor blood diminished and become closer to normal Arkrean over generations, and after that they won’t be able to call themselves aristocrat?”

“Yeah. Still, since they are aristocrats, they have a high pride and will try to avoid the fall. The quickest way to avoid it is to capture the labyrinth. if you want to be recognized, it would be for the best if you can collect magic tools and devote them to the country.”

“But this is the start of their downfall. You can’t conquer a labyrinth by yourself.”

“Yeah, everything clicks in place now. A labyrinth strategy that makes use of slaves as a force or a decoy.”

“After all, if you hire mercenaries, it would be like you’ve borrowed the power of others.”

“Yes, slaves are “property”, so they are the ability of the person.”

”It’s sophistry.”

“But that’s how things are. In Daltra at least.”

My chest was boiling from anger.

“Even if it’s a human from the enemy’s country, you can’t just use them as food for monsters…!”

Yelling unintentionally.

Characters popped up in his field of view.

――The skill “Sense of Justice” has been activated.

――All status values will increase significantly until the completion of the corresponding action.

“Gigigi!”, the driving sound of Ze Giest is approaching.

It seems that they have noticed.

“…………Ah, you’re surprisingly hot-blooded huh?”

“There is no need for a reason to beat down a piece of shit!”

“So, what are you going to do?”

“Move forward. Go and find the useless trash that is about to meet its downfall.”

“Find it and?”

“Stop and punch it.”

“After that?”

“It depends on their attitude.”

“The other party is an aristocrat, and this treatment of slaves is not illegal, so you’ll become a bad guy, you know?”

“As if I should care!”

“Even though you can become happy in this world?”

“I can’t live with myself if I look away from these unforgivable acts. That’s the only thing that I can’t do!”

I’m still suffering from my sister’s death…

I couldn’t save the slave in front of me…

However, there are probably slaves who are still alive…

Only me and Shiro can save them.

Ze Geist, which was over four meters tall, caught up to them.

“I don’t think it’s been too long since they have went down this path as we discovered the corpse while it was still burning. We’ll catch up if we hurry.”

“…You won’t object?”

“I will not stop you if it is necessary for your happiness.”

“You’re a bad girl.”

“Maybe I am.”

“But a good woman. There is no doubt about that.”

“I know.”

Kousuke locks on the eight Ze Geist who are gathering and the three Gillians who are operating them.

“I order thee to explode [Volgart Wong]!”

At that moment, all of them exploded with a deafening roar.

“Wow, awesome!”

Shiro has a complicated smile.

Since smoke can get trapped inside the room, we wiped it out with wind magic.

“Fortunately, all stats have been improved due to a skill or something. I will proceed without collecting anything, but is it okay?”

“I don’t mind since It’s an emergency, but normally we would need to save up money, you know?”

“Right.”

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