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The Exit Is That Way

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Since it was the largest dungeon in the Beastkin Kingdom, the interior was extremely complex and vast. The first thing Leon’s group encountered was a cave-like floor. The paths branched off in many directions, and because similar scenery continued endlessly, it became impossible to even know their current location.

“…” (Arc/Iris)

“‘What’s wrong?’” (Leon)

The twins, who had eagerly taken the lead, suddenly slowed their steps. They must have understood that if they continued like this, they would definitely get lost. They stopped together and looked up at Leon with pleading faces.

“The correct route is that way.” (Leon)

“N!” (Arc/Iris)

After proceeding a little, monsters appeared ahead. They were humanoid monsters with dog heads, a group of Kobolds. However, they were larger than ordinary Kobolds. They were probably Elder Kobolds, a superior species. Regardless, they were no match for Leon and the others. The twins easily scattered them and hurried onward.

“Eeeeek!” (Beastkin Soldier)

“Help meeee!” (Beastkin Soldier)

“I never heard there would be this many monsters!” (Beastkin Soldier)

Further ahead, screams could be heard. They were probably comrades of those who had been on the surface, armed beastkin desperately running toward them.

“Waoooon!!” (Elder Kobolds)

It seemed they were being chased by a large group of Elder Kobolds. Just by looking, there were more than fifty.

“C-children!? Why are you in a place like this!?” (Beastkin Soldier)

“Hey, get out of the way!” (Beastkin Soldier)

They noticed Leon’s group and shouted loudly, but Leon and the others ignored them and stood in their way.

“Get out of the way–… ugh!?” (Beastkin Soldier)

“Gyaa!?” (Beastkin Soldiers)

They tried to push them aside, but they were the ones who got blown away. The beastkin, who were much larger adults, were thrown to the ground one after another by children smaller than themselves.

“W-who are these kids!?” (Beastkin Soldier)

“More are coming from behind!” (Beastkin Soldier)

“We’re going to be eaten!” (Beastkin Soldier)

While they screamed in terror with pale faces, Leon’s group calmly passed between them and met the monsters.

“Ei.” (Arc)

“Gyaun!?” (Elder Kobold)

“Yaah.” (Iris)

“Bugyan!?” (Elder Kobold)

The twins tore the monsters apart and threw them away repeatedly, while Leon instantly killed any that got through.

“…Eh?” (Beastkin Soldiers)

The beastkin, who had prepared for the worst, were stunned by the abnormal scene before their eyes. It was natural. The monsters that had forced these adults to flee were being annihilated effortlessly by only children.

“Grrr…” (Elder Kobolds)

Understanding the overwhelming difference in power, the Elder Kobolds became frightened, and some even tried to run away.

“You won’t escape!” (Silvia)

Blocking their retreat was a small slime.

“Guraaah!!” (Elder Kobolds)

Thinking a mere slime would not stop them, the Elder Kobolds ignored it and charged in. However, of course, it was no mere slime.

“Eii!” (Sura)

“Gyan!?” (Elder Kobolds)

Its extended tentacles whipped like a lash and struck the dog faces of the Elder Kobolds all at once. That was enough to blow them all away, smashing them into the ground and walls, killing them instantly.

“N-n-no…” (Beastkin Soldiers)

“Hey, you guys.” (Leon)

“Hic…” (Beastkin Soldiers)

When Leon spoke to the stunned beastkin, they retreated in fear.

“The exit is that way.” (Leon)

“Y-yes!” (Beastkin Soldiers)

They answered loudly and hurriedly fled. After that, they encountered many beastkin soldiers like those several times. They seemed to be struggling with this high-difficulty dungeon, often lost or nearly killed by monsters, and in a terrible state. Each time, Leon’s group rescued them while delving deeper into the dungeon.

“Seriously, they should have prepared better before challenging this.” (Leon)

Leon sighed, wondering how many casualties would have occurred if they had not come. Moreover, this was still only a shallow floor. As they went deeper, encounters with beastkin soldiers gradually decreased. Naturally, more dangerous monsters and traps appeared, but they did not stop Leon’s group.

“It looks like a dead end, but the path continues ahead. Some kind of gimmick must allow passage…” (Leon)

“Break it?” (Arc/Iris)

“Yeah.” (Leon)

The twins kicked the wall, making a hole. Ignoring the gimmick, they pushed forward with brute force. Thanks to this, Leon’s group advanced through the dungeon at a good pace. Eventually, they reached a vast space unlike anything found inside a dungeon.

“There!” (Arc/Iris)

“Is that… a settlement?” (Leon)

They found multiple houses that were clearly man-made. They used a hollow in the dungeon wall as protection from behind, and had built an artificial defensive wall in front.

“Probably, your sister is there.” (Leon)

“N!” (Arc/Iris)

That must be the anti-government faction’s base Machinka had mentioned. However…

“Wait… are they fighting monsters?” (Leon)

Shouts and roars echoed until here. Looking closely, numerous shadows writhed around the artificial defensive wall. It seemed a monster group was attacking them.

 

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