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"Guild 【Yoizuki】 …?"

I repeated the words that Claire just said as I happened to know of that name.

It was a strong guild renowned for its ‘small numbers-exceptional talent' and has become one of the top guilds in Japan in the last few years. In addition, it should have been the guild that Yui belongs to.

And such a guild wanted to recruit me? Somehow, it sounds suspicious. It might have been a mistake to follow their invitation.

But well, it was my own responsibility since I followed them even while receiving only a little explanation from Claire.

However, they got me. If I got dragged into something strange, I might get scolded by Hana when I get home, saying 『You shouldn't follow someone you don’t know, Onii-chan!』. Well, that might be good too, though.

Anyway, leaving that aside.

"So, why does Yoizuki want to–"

Recruit me?

The moment when I was about to inquire about that, something happened.

"–tsu, this is!"

Suddenly, I sensed a high density of magic power emerging ahead. And normally, it was impossible to sense magic power of such high density outside the dungeon.

Which means, this is–

"A Dungeon Collapse, huh"

–As soon as I arrived at the answer, Claire simultaneously said.

Dungeon Collapse was a phenomenon that very rarely occurs when a dungeon is about to disappear.

It is a terrifying phenomenon where monsters could pass through the gate of the dungeon, causing outside the dungeon to overflow with monsters.

And in order to stop it, someone had to defeat the last boss in the innermost place of the dungeon.

However, there was one big problem, which I asked Claire with the intention to confirm.

"Hey, Claire, don't tell me the dungeon beyond here is…"

"Ee, you are correct. What's ahead is a B-rank dungeon with a recommended level of 15,000– Shiranui Dungeon."

"15,000…!"

It was a super-difficult dungeon that I've never set foot on, let alone capture. What's more, there were many cases where the monsters were several times stronger than normal when the Dungeon Collapse occurred.

Hence, if someone doesn't do anything about it as soon as possible, surely a considerable amount of damage will be done.

When I was thinking about that, Claire looked at me and said.

"Amane-san, we're going to the location of the Dungeon Collapse. And we can't drag Amane-san into this. Thus, I am very sorry but may I revisit you at a later date?"

"Wha… You are going there too?"

"Yes"

Claire nodded, as if it was natural.

Earlier, she said that she was the same age as me. In other words, she should be 19 years old. Therefore, I don't think she could fight the monsters that emerged from a dungeon with a recommended level of 15,000 at that age.

Or maybe, she is going as Yagami's support?

From what I’ve seen, he looks like he's in his mid-twenties, so, it's not unusual if he has that much ability.

If I think about it calmly, I should escape and leave this to Claire and Yagami as there was no guarantee that I could win against the monsters from there, and even if I were to be able to win against them, there was a risk that my ability will be revealed to the others.

That was what my rationality judged after looking from every aspect.

However–

"Then, I will go too."

"Eh?"

–Not my rationality, but my instinct chose to go for some reason.

Hearing my words, Claire let out a flustered voice for the first time since we met.

"Amane-san too? But, it will be quite dangerous, you know?"

"I know. But, at least I should be able to assist the citizens to evacuate"

"But…"

Claire looked a little troubled upon hearing what I said. And the one who interrupted such a Claire was Yagami.

"If this guy said he wanted to come, we should just let him come too. He doesn’t belong to our guild yet after all. So, it's going to be his own responsibility. More importantly, we've arrived at Shiranui Dungeon."

Just as Yagami says, the car had already arrived at Shiranui Dungeon.

In there, the adventurers who were originally in the middle of challenging Shiranui Dungeon fought against many powerful monsters that emerged from the dungeon. And it looks like the balance of the fight was still sustained.

Then, we got out of the car and talked to the adventurer who was waiting in the rear.

"We've come to the rescue. Please tell us the situation."

When Claire asked, the adventurer briefly explained the situation.

Apparently, as they had to give their all just to stop the monsters that came out of the dungeon, there seems to be no party heading for the last boss subjugation yet.

That was as expected. Because normally, the ones who will head for the last boss subjugation when a Dungeon Collapse happens were adventurers who were a rank higher than the dungeon.

At the very least they should be A-rank adventurers whose level exceeded level 20,000. And there was no way they could come here immediately.

However, without caring about such circumstances, a cruel reality assaulted us.

"tsu!"

A violent tremor that occurred around the dungeon all of a sudden broke our posture. At the same time, I recalled something that I had just experienced recently. It was when the Dungeon Collapse happened in Kenzaki Dungeon.

Looking back on the memory at that time, there was only one event that this tremor indicates–

"GUGOOOAAAAAAAAAA!"

_ A loud roar that could even break the eardrum reverberated throughout the area.

Along with that roar, a figure that demolished the outer wall of the dungeon appeared.

With an enormous body harboring a total length of 10 meters. It was a one-eyed giant that swung a huge iron club with its muscular body.

Even with it just being there, an indescribable feeling of intimidation assaulted me.

_______-

【Cyclops】

・Recommended level to subjugate: Level 40,000

________–

And what appeared before my eyes when using [Appraisal] were very irregular numbers.

"40,000….!"

Naturally, I wasn't the only one who was shocked after seeing that monster. The surrounding adventurers were also terrified in the face of a formidable enemy whose abilities far exceeded theirs.

"_Nameless!"

However, this monster still couldn’t be left alone just like that. Therefore, I took Nameless from the [Item Box] and held it with both of my hands.

Even if my abilities ended up being revealed here, I can't just stay idle and watch this monster kill people. I have to stop it somehow.

But–

"Could I, do this?"

–I asked myself the most fundamental part.

Is it really possible for me to fight against this monster?

My current level was a little over 13,000. If I combine the effect of Nameless and my skills, I could raise my attack power and speed to match that of level 40,000. But other than that, my stats were overwhelmingly inferior to this monster. If I received even one attack, surely it would be an instant death.

And above all, the most serious problem still remained, which was the fact that this was outside the dungeon.

Because of that, I won't be able to use my unique skill, [Transfer Within Dungeon]– Or the most useful part of it in battle, Time Zero. That alone would greatly reduce my ability.

If I may add, it was also not possible to carry out a very effective means of attack which was from inside the body even if this guy's body was massive. Thus, it wouldn't be exaggerated to say that this situation was the most desperate situation I had ever experienced.

"… Even so, I have no choice but to do this."

While forcibly enduring my trembling limbs, I looked straight at the Cyclops. And the Cyclops too, determined me as an enemy to eliminate as it gave me a penetrating look with its one eye.

Then, I powerfully kicked the ground and tried to rush toward the Cyclops– But, at that moment.

"Please step back, Amane-san"

"… Eh?"

Along with those words, Claire was already a step ahead of me.

She looked at the Cyclops before her with a very calm and natural demeanor. It was a monster that average adventurers couldn't even fare against, let alone win. That's why I thought I had to stop Claire who tried to challenge the monster.

However, in the end, I never said it– No, I couldn't.

Because my eyes were stolen by the back of hers who was facing the Cyclops.

"–Cursed 1"

When Claire put her right hand forward and chanted, a sword manifested from empty space.

Perhaps because its blade was made from ice, it had a translucent light blue color. And that sword was in perfect harmony with her long silver hair that fluttered in the wind, causing everyone in the area to direct their gazes to Claire, not at the Cyclops. That’s how overwhelming the aura that manifested from Claire was.

However, Claire paid no attention to the gazes that were directed at her and disappeared from the scene with a light movement.

"__Wha!"

Is that a transfer? No, that's not it. It was simpler than that. Claire just moved so fast that I couldn't follow her with my eyes.

_–The conclusion happened in an instant as a light blue flash, flashed as if slashing the Cyclops from below.

And when the sword flash disappeared, I finally discovered the figure of Claire who was floating in the air.

Claire twisted her body in the midair, turning her back to the Cyclops who raised its iron club, before landing on the ground just like that.

Right after that, the Cyclops's body was split into two, and it collapsed with its left half falling first. The severed part where a large amount of blood was supposed to spurt was covered in shining ice.

After swinging her Ice Sword several times, Claire calmly returned. When I saw that figure, I remembered something.

It was about the news that has been airing on the TV for the past few days, about the youngest S-rank adventurer in the world who appeared from Japan. Yes, with this, the dots were connected.

"Don't tell me, you are…"

Without being able to hide my astonishment and shaken feeling, I asked Claire.

Then, as if comprehending what I was thinking, Claire stopped there and turned her azure eyes straight at me.

"Come to think of it, I haven't informed you about anything other than the guild I belong to"

After saying such a preface, she said.

"I belong to the guild 【Yoizuki】, and am Japan's 12th S-rank adventurer_"

And then–

"–Asakura Kurya-"

__-she flubbed.

"……"

"……"

At that moment, the place was frozen, just like the severed parts of the Cyclops. Maybe the ice sword has such an effect too?

But, no way, yes, of course, no way.

Wait, it's not the time to think about that kind of joke. I have to do something about this atmosphere.

Etto, maybe, her name should be Asakura Claire, right? Un, well, it can't be helped if she flubbed.

Yosh, TAKE 2.

"Don't tell me, you are_-"

"Y-you don't have to repeat it. That's mean, Amane-san."

Claire shyly said with her white skin reddened.

I wonder why. Different from the overwhelming aura that she displayed earlier, her appearance looked very cute right now.

Like that, the Dungeon Collapse that happened in Shiranui Dungeon was successfully resolved.

………….

……….

…….

Asakura?

Footnotes

1. The skill is called Cursed, but its Kanji itself has the meaning of ‘Ice Burial Sword’. Yes, to put it simply, it is the Ice Sword.