I Have Transferred to the Worst Labyrinth in Another World

8 – The Labyrinth of the Abyss – 1

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[The Devourer is activated.]

‘………’

“Are you done f*cking?”

You hunted a hellhound you found while exploring a cave. And ate.

However, [Evil Eater], Which was always activated, did not activate.

Why?

[The effect of the predator is probabilistic, and powerful monsters have a high probability of the predator.]

According to the system, in a nutshell, Hellhound is no longer a ‘powerful’ monster to me?

To be honest, I was a little overwhelmed to think that I had already gotten to that level of strength.

“Hey, I just gave up on my appetite. Thoo!”

I spit out the flesh of the hellhound I was chewing on and moved on.

Thanks to the [Evil Eater], All monster meat didn’t taste like anything, but the unique texture didn’t change.

By the way, among the monsters I ate, the one with the best texture was Earth Drake. I remember that it was quite crispy thanks to the hard, rock-like scales.

By that standard, Hell Hound was an elimination. The texture of the Hell Hound felt like eating raw pork belly.

If a monster with a texture like a chicken leg of fried chicken appeared, I would have caught and ate it every day, but it was a bit disappointing.

-Kreurre…

“Oops.”

[LV 48 Abyss Wolf]

HP: 5961/5961

Mana: 1671/1671

Every time I passed by the cave and found an Abyss Wolf, my body flinched a little.

It was thanks to the fact that the Abyss Wolf was the monster species that saw through [The Curtain of Darkness], So I had a little bit of fear of the Abyss Wolf.

‘By the way, you have a lot of stamina…’

When I saw the Abyss Wolf passing by without recognizing me thanks to the [Dark Curtain], I thought it was really fortunate that the special Abyss Wolf I had just caught was of a low level.

Abyss Wolf, level 48, had to hit 4 storm spears in a row to die, so it was reasonable.

If the special object I fought with was only level 45 or higher, I would have already been to the other world.

“Ugh… I’m so scared.”

I confirmed that the Abyss Wolf had disappeared from my field of vision and started walking again.

I became stronger by purchasing [Ancient Giant’s Power] And [Wind Child], But it was still difficult to deal with the Abyss Wolf.

‘Wait. If your level goes up, I’ll destroy 3 generations of your guys first.’

“Huh?”

At that time, bone fragments that appeared to be human remains caught my eye in the corner of the cave wall.

‘What is it, man? It’s nice to see you even though it’s a skeleton!’

I approached the bone fragment with a happy heart.

At the top, the skull bones, presumably human, have been preserved in fairly intact condition, and the ribs have been crushed and hidden inside what appears to be clothing.

Judging from the fact that the lower part of the body was not visible, it seemed that the monsters had eaten the bones whole.

“Looking at the size…Is it a man?”

Considering the size of the skull, it seemed more likely that it was a man than a woman.

So I looked at the remains and noticed that there was a small bag next to the remains.

The small bag was made of leather and was very small like a handbag.

Curious, I opened the small bag and started to check inside.

“I’m sorry for the deceased, but shouldn’t the living live?”

Wow, I just felt like a really bad person.

Once I searched the bag, I found several pieces of rotten beef jerky, a dry water bottle, and a portable dagger.

The portable dagger had a fairly luxurious design and, unlike other items, had a shiny blade as if it were new.

Anyway, there is a unique pattern drawn on the handle of the dagger.

It was a beautiful pattern resembling a lion.

Well, I wasn’t really interested in patterns.

My interest now was in the part where I finally got a dagger that could be called a weapon.

Although it was a small dagger, it was far better than a bare-handed one.

‘What is it? There was one more?’

Looking at the bag in case I missed something, I found a folded piece of paper on the bottom of the leather bag.

It’s similar to the color of leather, so I don’t think I’ve ever found it.

I took out a folded piece of paper from my bag and indifferently unfolded it.

But when I saw the contents of the paper, I couldn’t help but doubt my eyes.

“Whoa…f*ck…This is awesome…”

I was momentarily so shocked that I couldn’t help but shudder.

That’s also true, because the identity of the paper was a map depicting the structure of the labyrinth in the abyss.

But it wasn’t a perfect map. The parts shown on the map are only the upper and middle layers.

Especially, the structure of the middle layer, Hell, was hardly drawn.

However, the way to go up from the middle floor to the upper floor was written in detail, and the way out of the labyrinth from the upper floor was also drawn.

‘There are two ways out…?’

There were two ways to go up from the middle level of the labyrinth to the upper level.

The problem is that the two paths are completely opposite.

The upper level of the Abyssal Labyrinth had a very unusual structure. Roughly speaking, the upper level of the Abyssal Labyrinth was divided into two zones.

The two upper floors were not connected to each other, and it was a structure that could only be moved through the middle floor.

Of course, there were a total of 2 exits, one exit out of the labyrinth in the 2 upper zones.

“Hmm…”

This is where the problem occurs.

I couldn’t tell where I was just from the map.

In other words, it meant that you didn’t know which exit was closest to you, and it also meant that you didn’t know where to go to get to the exit.

“……But I knew I had to go upstairs to get out.”

Fortunately, I found out that the labyrinth of the abyss is underground.

So if you just go uphill, wouldn’t it be possible to get out someday?

“Ah really… Even after death, they give generously and go away… I have to bury them.”

I dug up the ground and buried it under it for the remains that gave me the dagger and map.

It would be fortunate if I could achieve Buddhahood with this.

‘By the way, I want to quickly test the dagger’s performance.’

I started searching for monsters that looked moderately good while wielding a sharp, shiny dagger.

After about 5 minutes of walking, a regular customer, Hell Hound, appeared in the corner of the cave.

[LV 32 Hell Hound]

HP: 1590/1590

Mana: 542/542

“It’s just right.”

It was a level 32 Hell Hound, a safe (?) Monster that could be defeated without using [Savage Attack].

I approached the hell hound, who was sniffing with his nose on the ground, covered by the [Curtain of Darkness].

Then, using [Acceleration LV 4], Which instantaneously increases speed, I quickly reached Hell Hound.

Pu-wook!

[Savage Attack is activated.]

-Krreung?!

My dagger plunged deep into the unwary hellhound’s neck.

To be honest, I was quite surprised.

The dagger looked good, but it was sharper than I thought.

In fact, the cut was much smoother now than when I used the wind sword to slit the hellhound’s head.

-Kreuk?!…Kreuk!

“Oh, I have to finish.”

Shooing-!

I summoned and fired three wind spears at once at the shivering Hellhound with little HP left.

The wind spear took the life of Hellhound as it was driven into the head, body, and legs one by one.

‘I think this is pretty good?’

Satisfied with the dagger’s performance, I pulled the dagger from the hellhound’s neck.

[You have reached LV 18.]

[You have learned dagger skill LV 1.]

I immediately confirmed the effect of the newly obtained [Dagger Skill LV 1].

[Dagger Skill LV 1: Correction effect when using a dagger]

“It’s simple.”

I laughed as I wiped the hell hound’s blood off my dagger.

‘Anyway, there’s nothing I can do unless I know where I am, so let’s level up.’

I decided to explore my surroundings and hunt monsters to level up.

Are you going to catch the Abyss Wolf easily when you’re about 30?

“Oh right. I almost forgot.”

I approached the fallen Hellhound.

Damn-!

[The Devourer is activated.]

[It has reached Pain Resistance LV 3.]

This time it was a win.

****

Hyperion Empire’s Imperial Throne Room, the largest in the Central Continent

There, Irina Hyperion had an audience with Grace Hyperion, her own father and the emperor of her current empire.

“Meet the sun of the Empire.”

Irina bowed to her emperor by bending on one knee.

Seeing that figure, Emperor Grace answered Irina with a solemn expression.

“Get up.”

The emperor asked Irina, who stood up from her seat and looked at him.

“How come people from other worlds are being raised well?”

“Don’t you know everything about Hwangseong?”

“Do you know what kind of ability an old grandpa has?”

Irina smiled at the emperor’s attitude.

Emperor Grace Hyperion was one of the four great powers on the continent, and the walking legion that suppressed war by itself.

Irina felt very repulsive to see such a strong person pretending to be so weak.

Irina couldn’t understand why the current emperor avoided war when she would have united all the countries long ago if she had the power as powerful as her emperor.

“You look like you don’t like it.”

“…..No…”

“Since I was young, I have been well aware of the princess’s ambitions. Does she want the unification of her empire?”

Irina answered the emperor’s question with her lips pursed.

“…No…How can I, a mere princess, talk about unification?”

“There’s only Jim and the princess here. There’s no need to worry.”

“How can you be born as the third star and aim for the world? There is a theme at birth, and a star is only a decoration that embroiders the sky, and cannot truly become the sky.”

“You are superior to the princes at least by one snout, Hwangmyeong. The princess should tell her true feelings right away.”

In that moment, the emperor’s mood changed completely.

The mana around the emperor began to fluctuate, and the emperor’s eyes began to glow golden.

[Eye of Discrimination]

The emperor’s unique ability had the effect of distinguishing lies from truth.

With those eyes exposed, Irina couldn’t lie.

“Let the princess answer.”

“…….”

She couldn’t say anything that wasn’t on her mind in the current situation, so Irina decided to tell her true feelings to her emperor.

“……. Yes, she is. She wishes for unification centered on the Empire.”

“Then tell me why you think so.”

“The empire is strong. Two of the four major powers on the continent are imperial figures, and the military strength is about 10 times greater than that of other kingdoms. In fact, there has never been an era in history when the empire was as powerful as the present era.”

Emperor Grace laughed out loud at the princess’ words.

It was like parents watching their child’s fun party.

“hahahaha! Yes! That’s what the princess was thinking! Keep talking!”

“Therefore, unification must be completed in the present era when the empire is the most powerful. Also, as a new variable, the people of the other world, has appeared, as time passes, the power of the countries fluctuates, and it is unclear what will happen. .”

“Yes, people from another world…”

The emperor laughed meaningfully at Irina’s serious look. It was as if she was saying to Irina that she “Knows one and doesn’t know two.”

“Does the princess really think the empire is strong?”

“…Yes.”

“Yes, it seems so, in fact, many of the knights of the Imperial Castle have similar thoughts to the princess. Her generals are also similar.”

“Then why…!”

“But!”

The Emperor hit the handle of his throne with his fist.

Then a tremendous magical storm arose and knocked Irina over.

Irina looked at her Emperor with surprised eyes, and the Emperor still smiled at Irina as he spoke.

“There are more dangerous beings in the world than the princess thought.”

“……Are you talking about the kingdom?”

“Leave it to the imagination of her princess.”

The emperor returned the mana around him back to normal.

Irina got up from her seat and dusted herself off.

The Emperor looked intently at Irina, her straight pale pink eyes, and said.

“Now is not the time to wage war among humans. Rather, we must form an alliance and solidify that bond.”

“Is that so…”

“Does the princess still have the same opinion? She is still as stubborn as she was when she was young.”

Seeing Irina, who was making a cold expression, as if the emperor didn’t like her, she laughed.

“How have you been?”

“…What is it?”

As if answering Irina’s question, the emperor created a large world map using mana.

On the mana map created by the emperor, the territory of a country was shining brightly.

“…..Suin-guk…?”

“That’s right. It’s a country of beasts.”

“Why are you suddenly talking about Suin-guk…”

The emperor looked at Irina, who was looking at him with a completely confused expression, as if he was having fun.

“Recently, the Kingdom of Ruthenia is preparing to attack Leonhard’s Nation.”

“But in Leonhard’s prison country…”

“Yes, there is a Beast King.”

As long as there is Arnold van Leonhardt, the Beast Man King, one of the four great powers of the continent, the Kingdom of Ruthenia will never defeat the Beast Man Nation.

But Irina wondered why they were preparing to go to war.

And the answer was simpler than I thought.

“Can’t it be…Is the demonic country aiming for the Central Continent?”

“That’s the correct answer. As expected, you’re quick to notice.”

Maguk, the country of demons.

Maguk is located on a large continent that exists in the northwest direction based on the central continent.

Maguk has been aiming for the Central Continent since the past, and the first country that comes out when you cross the sea from the Devil Country and arrive at the Central Continent is Leonhardt’s Nation.

So, from the past, the Suin Nation has steadily trained its army to prevent the invasion of the Demon Nation.

“However, as long as there is a Beast King, the Demonic Army will soon be subjugated, and once the Beast King’s army is subdued, the kingdom of Ruthenia will not be able to stop the Beast King’s wrath.”

Due to the nature of the country, which is separated from the central continent by the sea, it was not possible to send a large number of troops because it had to cross the sea full of marine monsters.

So, even though Ma Guk has been aiming for Suin Guk for a long time, it has always failed due to problems with troops and food.

“However, the forces of the demonic country that came over this time are unusual. From what I’ve heard, it seems that the commander of the corps has come forward himself.”

“You mean the corps commander? Why are those guys with heavy buttocks…”

“It’s still not clear what kind of corps commander he is, but it’s certain that the Suin Nation is in crisis. It’s like a seventh of the demon’s power has come over.”

The Beast King is strong. But he’s not 2 bodies.

It was obvious that if one side was blocked, the other side would surely be attacked.

“This is the reason I called the princess. As the emperor of the empire, I command you. Irina Hyperion, as an envoy of the empire, lead her direct knights and visit the kingdom of beasts. The kingdom of Ruthenia will surely break out if our empire intervenes. Will be subtracted.”

The Emperor smiled at Irina, who was making her bewildered expression.

“Her princess’ mission is to restrain the Kingdom of Ruthenia from starting a war. As long as she completes her mission perfectly… I’ll leave the rest to her princess.”

The emperor’s words meant that he would not care what action he took as long as the kingdom of Ruthenia stopped intervening.

In other words, it also meant that you could use the knights to help the country of beasts in the war, and it didn’t matter if you demanded compensation from the country of beasts using that as an excuse.

“I will follow your orders.”

“I will trust the princess. Then she can go back.”

Irina left the audience room at the emperor’s decree, and as soon as she arrived at her office, she sat down in a chair.

“Leonhardt’s Nation…”

Ever since she was young, Irina has had a particularly good sense.

And now, that sense is talking to Irina.

Something will definitely happen in the country of water people.

“I’ll have to think about it.”

Irina took her world map from her desk drawer and marked Leonhardt’s county with her quill.

Then she thought about her, connecting Suin and Ma with a line.

“Hmm…”

She finished her thoughts shortly after, and Irina rose from her chair with an alluring yet creepy smile on her face.

She then opened the office door and left the room.

A map was left on the desk of her office where Irina disappeared, and the ‘labyrinth of the abyss’ was nestled in the sea between the kingdom of demons and the kingdom of beasts connected by lines on her map.