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Everyone Thinks That If You Go Around the Trap, It Will Be Easy

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Meanwhile, Stella and the others were advancing down the underground passage. The lead had changed from Stella to Wood. This was decided because they agreed to face the lion statues one by one. It was an important point to confirm how strong they were and if it took time to defeat them.

The torches carried by the adventurers crackled, and the flickering flames illuminated the underground passage.

“Ugo ugo, no spotted lion yet…” (Wood)

“That is correct. The next lion statue is a little further ahead.” (Stella)

They were marching through the underground passage between the spring and the old Dryad’s house. Except for the lion statues, the area had been surveyed in advance. It was a safe section. An adventurer in his thirties rested their hand on the sword’s hilt and said…

“We will start from here and gradually map it out… but this is surprisingly difficult.” (Adventurer)

“Ugo ugo, why?” (Wood)

“Well, the golem from before… Stella defeated it in one blow, but it is troublesome. The lightning orbs cannot be stopped by metal without mana. The passage is narrow, so it is hard to dodge.” (Adventurer)

All the adventurers nodded in agreement.

“Ah, after all, we could not clear the unexplored second layer area with lightning orbs either…” (Adventurer)

“Also, movement is restricted here… without Stella or Wood, progress would be very slow.” (Adventurer)

“Ugo ugo… same as that time?” (Wood)

“Yes, exactly. Without Elt-sama’s backup, we would have needed more preparation time… or bring many people from elsewhere.” (Adventurer)

While talking like this, they arrived at the place of the lion statue marked on the map. The back of the lion statue was faintly visible ahead in the passage.

“Ugo ugo, facing backward?” (Wood)

“Yes, that lion statue seems to rotate. If it were completely fixed, we could go around from behind, but this lion statue must be dealt with one by one.” (Stella)

The lion statue rotates.  As a result, no matter which side of the passage you approach from, you cannot escape from the lion’s mouth.

*Gugogogo*

The lion statue moved with a creak and faced Wood and the others. It recognized the adventurers and entered a defensive posture.

“Ugo ugo, next I go!” (Wood)

Wood stepped forward decisively. It was certain that Stella and Wood were the strongest fighters, the question was how fast they could defeat it. The adventurers swallowed hard. They had resistance to lightning, but how would Wood’s attack fare?

“Please be careful…” (Stella)

“Ugo ugo, it’s okay!” (Wood)

Wood slowly approached the lion statue. Mana was already concentrating in the lion’s mouth. Seeing that, Wood raised his arm toward the lion statue. At that moment, mana was released from the lion statue. A purple lightning orb sped toward Wood, brightly lighting the underground passage as it approached.

*Bachi!!*

Wood did not dodge. The lightning orb exploded on his torso.

“Ugo ugo, it stung a little!” (Wood)

“A-are you safe?” (Stella)

“Ugo ugo, I’m fine! It’s less spicy than Kaa-san’s cooking!” (Wood)

“Eh?!” (Stella)

The lightning orb only caused a slight sting to Wood’s torso. Wood’s resistance was stronger than dragon scales, so it barely had any effect. Wood braced himself and, before the next lightning orb arrived, moved to attack. Using Seed Bullet, he aimed at the lion’s mouth, of course. White fluff shot from Wood’s arm.

*Pon, popon*

The fluffy bullets hit the lion statue one after another. Some entered its mouth.

“Ugo ugo, how about this…!?” (Wood)

“Well done!” (Stella)

Still, the golem showed no emotion or disturbance. It simply attacked following the set logic. However, that became its downfall. As the lion statue tried to fire the next lightning orb, a loud sound exploded.

*Bachibachi!!*

The soft fluff conducted the lightning, causing a short circuit in the statue’s internal circuits. Just like when Stella reflected the lightning orb. Black smoke rose from the lion statue with a sputtering sound, and the gathered mana dissipated.

Seeing this, the adventurers cautiously began to advance little by little. The lion statue would not shoot lightning orbs anymore. The adventurer in his thirties said with admiration,

“…Like before, it stopped moving. Its weak point must be inside the mouth.” (Adventurer)

“Ugo ugo, I aimed at the same place as Kaa-san!” (Wood)

“Well done!” (Stella)

“Ugo ugo, thank you!” (Wood)

The adventurer sighed deeply.

“Well, it seems they defeated it easily, but if we tried to clear it alone, it is terrifying.” (Adventurer)

The experienced adventurers nodded in agreement.

 

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At the same time, where Elt was…

Iskamina rustled for several minutes. For the time being, I was watching while flowing mana.

Hmm, it seems there are various delicate parts packed inside the mouth. Well, that is natural if it is the discharge port for mana.

“Go a little deeper, mugu. This circuit…” (Iskamina)

However, I feel like I am forgetting something. This lion statue should have had something with the lightning orbs… Ah, that’s right. It rotates. The statue was exactly facing this way, so I did not pay attention. It seems the electricity just tingled a little, but the rotation should be okay, right? It would not suddenly start turning… no way…

And while Iskamina was happily working, it happened suddenly.

“Ahhh–… mugu!?” (Iskamina)

Iskamina shouted. At the same time, the lion statue creaked fiercely and began to rotate.

*Guruguruguru!*

Nana and I were flung forcefully, and mercilessly Iskamina remained stuck in the mouth. The rotation did not stop.

“Uwaah!?” (Elt)

“Ehhhh!?” (Nana)

I also shouted.

“I knew it!” (Nana)
“Momomo–…!” (Iskamina)

Iskamina stuck in the lion’s mouth apparently cannot get out as was.

How much did she shove in?

“I will stop it!” (Elt)

“Okay!” (Nana)

I release mana toward the still-rotating Iskamina and the lion statue.

“Mugu mugu mugu!” (Iskamina)

Do your best, Iskamina!

[Giant Tree Arm]

From the ground of the underground passage, a large tree arm sprouted with force. I manipulated [Giant Tree Arm]. It moved as if grabbing the lion statue from above.

Stop moving…

*Gugigigi!*

It somehow stopped, but the power was considerable. The [Giant Tree Arm] was creaking.

If I weaken the magic, it will rotate again. I cannot let go.

Nana put her hand into the costume’s belly and took something out.

Is it a rope…?

The rope slipped out from the costume smoothly. It was quite long.

“I will tie it up, help me!” (Nana)

“Yes!” (Leia)

Leia and Nana skillfully tie the [Giant Tree Arm] and the lion statue together.

Oh, these two are adventurers. They are very experienced.

Once tied, no sound comes from the lion statue.

It stopped…

“…Are you okay?” (Elt)

“I am underground, so shaking is okay, mugu! I am strong against motion sickness, mugu!” (Iskamina)

Iskamina kicked her feet.

Well, it seems okay. Phew, that was surprising. I wonder if the circuits were connected strangely. For it to start rotating…

Nana tried to pull Iskamina out of the lion’s mouth.

“For now, let’s get out of the mouth. It will be difficult here anymore.” (Nana)

“The hat’s light will go out soon anyway…” (Leia)

“Well, that is true. We achieved a light investigation…” (Elt)

However, even if Nana pulled hard, Iskamina did not come out. Iskamina kicked her feet but did not move at all. Leia also added strength from behind, but there was no movement. I also moved around and pulled together with the three of them.

No good. It does not move at all. I have a bad feeling.

“…No way.” (Elt)

I confirmed just in case. Actually, there was no need to ask.

“I got stuck, mugu…!” (Iskamina)

I see…

 

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