Final Chapter
In Front of the Main Gate of the Sin City State of Greed
It was a clear, sunny day.
The sun god was high in the sky, shining brightly upon the land. Ur stretched his body, soaking up the sunlight, and exhaled deeply.
“What a beautiful day.”
“Indeed, it is,”
Shizuku responded with a smile, and Ur nodded in agreement.
“A perfect day for a journey.”
They had both earned their bronze rings.
Having officially become members of the Adventurers’ Guild, Ur and Shizuku needed to decide their next steps. One option was to continue using Greed as their base, diving into the labyrinth. While this path offered stability, it would take time to achieve higher ranks, with bounty hunts like the recent one being rare occurrences.
Considering their goals, merely having a stable adventurer’s life wasn’t enough. Hence, they chose another path.
“Traveling to various places, hunting down strong foes and bounties, gaining fame and magical power—it’s a crazy plan.”
“You’re the last person who should say that, Glen.”
Glen teased their decision, though he was the one who had suggested their course of action. Despite his apparent reluctance, he had given them detailed advice, balancing practicality with their ambitions.
Glen was a man of contradictions—rough, meticulous, and strangely honorable.
He had come to see them off, despite his usual complaints about work. If asked, he would probably just say it was a good excuse to skip work.
“Well, shall we get going?”
“Glen, thank you for everything.”
“You were easy to deal with, unlike the ordinary guy next to you.”
“I wish you could at least end our farewell without an insult… Thanks for everything.”
“You caused me a lot of trouble, ordinary guy. Bow down and grovel in gratitude.”
“You never let me thank you properly, do you, master?”
Glen remained the same to the end, blowing away any sentimentality Ur felt.
“Instead of thanking me, worry about the future, you golden-rank aspirant. Your path will be hell.”
“Then give me some advice, former golden rank.”
“Advice, huh…”
Glen scratched his head, thinking for a while before speaking in a light tone.
“When I became a golden rank, I lost my wife and comrades.”
“That’s a tough start… So, you’re saying I should be prepared?”
“No,” Glen shook his head and continued.
“Don’t let that happen to you. It’s not worth it.”
Ur understood that Glen’s words were a wish for their future.
It was the last piece of guidance from their mentor.
Both Ur and Shizuku nodded.
“We’ll be off, master.”
“We’ll be back.”
Without a word, Glen waved them off with his usual reluctant expression.
Adventurers’ Guild – Greed Branch, Branch Chief’s Office
“They’ve departed, Sir Ikaza.”
“I see.”
When Jiro, the head of the Greed branch, reported to the crystal communicator, the leader of the Adventurers’ Guild, Ikaza, responded. He was informed about Ur and Shizuku’s recent and exceptional promotion.
“They’ve chosen the hard path of bounty hunting.”
“Given their circumstances, they’ve picked a difficult road.”
Ikaza was curious about which path they would choose.
Few adventurers constantly move, challenging dangerous monsters and labyrinths. Most prefer stability. However, Ur and Shizuku chose the former. Jiro couldn’t see Ikaza’s expression through the crystal, but he imagined her smiling.
“You seem pleased.”
After a long association, Jiro could almost see her smile.
“I won’t deny it.”
Ikaza says approvingly when Jiro point this out.
“You hope they grow stronger?”
“There are too many threats in this world.”
Jiro understood what she meant.
The continent of Islaria was filled with threats against humanity.
The Great “White Witch” sealed off the ever-expanding Endless Forest – Labyrinth of Sin: Lust.
Beneath the earth, the monstrous and shapeless creatures continued to spread in the vast underground space known as the Underworld Lake – Labyrinth of Sin: Gluttony.
The continent’s largest active volcano, now fused with the Gingan Mountain Range, overflowed with scorching magical power at the White Flame Volcano – Labyrinth of Sin: Envy.
Once a flourishing holy land of spirit worship, it has now become an endless desert where cursed black flames burn the land continuously, creating a dreadful place of exile known as the Black Flame Desert – Labyrinth of Sin: Wrath.
Though vanquished by the mighty and mocking Black King, the dark abyss remains on the continent, home to a thriving human city that stands as an independent nation isolated from the Grand Alliance: the Perforated Kingdom – Sloth.
Finally, the leader nation of the Grand Alliance, where the great “King” resides in the “True Tower,” is watched from the sky by a looming threat always ready to strike: the Sun Eater – Labyrinth of Sin: Pride.
These labyrinths, named after the seven deadly sins, are but a fraction of the threats. The world is a precarious balancing act, teetering on the edge of disaster.
“We must nurture any potential warriors who can face these threats.”
The fact that the world hadn’t yet fallen was due to the efforts and sacrifices of many warriors. Ikaza was one of the few who understood this.
It was her duty to discover and nurture promising newcomers.
“Of course, we can’t push them too hard and ruin their potential.”
“We’ll support them as the guild’s role dictates.”
Jiro nodded, remembering the guild’s duty to its adventurers.
“Hopefully, they’ll grow enough to take down some of the ancient bounties, the ‘Elders.’”
“That’s…”
“The future is bright for the young.”
Jiro smiled wryly at her half-joking, half-serious words, looking out into the distance as if seeing off the young adventurers. Ikaza likely did the same through the crystal.
“May their journey be blessed with trials and triumphs.”
Her words and prayers were directed at the adventurers who had just set out.
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Outside the City-State, A Vast Plain
The Spring Spirit Spree sent warm breezes that caressed Ur and Shizuku and rustled the trees.
Outside the city, one could never be too cautious. Monsters from abandoned labyrinths could attack at any moment. It was a harsh, ever-tense land.
Despite knowing this,
“It’s beautiful…”
Shizuku whispered, seemingly savoring the moment.
“It’s dangerous too. Watch out for monsters.”
Agreeing with her, Ur also knew they couldn’t just enjoy the scenery. Outside the city and its protective barrier, any monster could appear at any time, without the order found within a labyrinth.
They had to be constantly vigilant, as they could encounter monsters far beyond their capabilities.
“There’s a satellite city to the northeast. We’ll meet there.”
Ur checked their position with a compass and an old signpost, following the well-trodden path of previous adventurers. They missed the timing for the regular carriage, so they had to walk.
“Let’s proceed carefully.”
“Indeed… Sigh.”
“Tired?”
Shizuku tilted her head at Ur’s sigh. Regretting his moment of weakness in front of his companion, Ur scratched his head to cover it up.
“I just depressed about leaving the city. Are you alright, Shizuku?”
She smiled brightly at him, her expression radiant.
“As long as I’m with you, Ur sama, I’ll be fine.”
“…”
“Ur sama?”
“…”
“…”
Her overly earnest words left Ur staring at her in disbelief. Shizuku held her smile for a moment before finally relaxing, looking a bit defeated.
“I don’t consider the hardships I’ll face to be that bad. I’m sorry.”
“Don’t worry about it, that’s all. Don’t apologize.”
He wasn’t angry, just concerned about the long journey ahead and unnecessary exhaustion from pretending.
“It’s going to be a long trip. No need to be overly considerate. I’ll do the same.”
“Yes… but…”
“What?”
Shizuku, slightly taller than Ur, leaned down to smile at him. It wasn’t the radiant smile from before, but a softer, more sincere one.
“I truly believe that as long as I’m with you, Ur sama, I’ll be fine.”
“Yeah?”
“Starting this journey with you is a stroke of luck.”
“Yeah… I’m glad to hear that.”
Ur smiled too, and they both looked ahead.
“Let’s go.”
“Yes.”
Thus, their journey began. This journey would eventually grow into a storm, engulfing many along the way—but for now, neither of them knew.
And so, the journey of the gray boy and the silver girl began.
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Result of the Gem Golem Extermination Festival:
- Bounty for defeating the Gem Golem: 10 gold coins
- Gem Golem magic stones acquired: Equivalent to 1 gold coin and 20 silver coins
- Special reward for the festival: 5 gold coins
- 2 gold coins spent on medical treatment
- 10 silver coins spent on the banquet
- 2 gold coins spent negotiating with the “Red Ogre”
- Items dropped:
- Gem Golem stone fragments
- Processed by the “Golden Hammer” (processing fee: 20 silver coins)
- Acquired “Dragonfang Spear – Gem Blade”
- Acquired “Gem Golem Shield”
- Absorbed the Golem’s magic fragment
- Reached a certain amount, triggering magic awakening
- I/V
- Absorbed excess magic power from the “Dragonfang Spear – Magic Core [Zero]”
- Strengthened the magic core through absorption
- Acquired “Roar – Scattered Fang”
- Anticipated issues based on the route:
- Human disaster: “Rampant Undead”
- For the peace of Islaria, breakthrough recommended
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