17 Great labyrinth

- Agr.... yeah... Ay ay ay... if not for the regeneration and protection of dark matter, AH! I would have lost my head in the worst cases, and at best I would have received a skull injury. I said, getting up and trying to get out of the wreckage of trees.

It seems that the guards quickly came to their senses and quickly began to approach me and help. But Milim is slowly recovering and seems to be regaining clarity of mind. When the guards came up, I was already out of the wreckage.

- So, you can go, I'll handle it myself and please don't tell your Father or anyone else about this. And then when the time comes, I will take care of those who told about this cases. I said in a serious tone, but I was smiling with my face, so the smile was scary for them. I gently hinted to them, "Who will tell about it, I will kill those in the future and bury them in the cemetery of ships."

- That's right! The Elite Demon Knights replied in unison. Hmm... they quickly agreed, probably really know that I can become as strong as a Father.

When the guards started to leave, Milim had already regained her clarity of mind and was walking towards me. When she came up to me, she said:

- Sorry, Meliodas, I overdid it a little and couldn't help giggling. I'm sorry, but you were really late, so I got really angry and thought that you had deceived me! Milim said with an apologetic face and giggled, and at the end of her words, she exclaimed loudly.

- Although I wanted to say a couple of affectionate words to you, but I think that here I am slightly to blame myself. So I apologize. I've already got mine anyway," I said in a slightly hoarse voice and scratching my face. It's so good that I have a High regeneration, the pain has disappeared in a couple of seconds.

I still need Milim's support and the best way is to forgive her quirks and temper for now. Most likely she restrained herself at the very last moment of the blow, since I'm still alive.

- Well, then we're even! And now come on, I found one very interesting place, you will definitely like it! Milim said in a joyful voice.

"And what is this place?" - I said in a normal voice, since regeneration has done its job.

- I don't remember exactly what they told me it was called, but it seems like... The Lord of the Dungeons... Domineering maze... or... - I started going through the names of some dungeon. And if it is...

"The Great Labyrinth?" I asked Milim.

- yes! This is it! I was told that few people returned from there and that there are 100 floors! They even say that the Demon King himself is unlikely to be able to pass all 100. I found out that the most dangerous monsters in the world live there! Isn't it great? Milim said in a happy voice. And I think I know where these mazes come from...

- I haven't read about them, how did you find out about them and where did you find them? I asked Milim. At least I wanted to ask if any of the people had seen her, or attacked her? But if you remember her strength, then it would rather be a pity for the poor guy, who will need not to anger and offend Milim.

- Hihi ~ I found him in some strange gorge not far from the borders of people. Milim said, giggling. And I fell into a stupor from her words for a couple of seconds, now I'm sure exactly what kind of maze it is.

- (It looks like this is the "Great Labyrinth of Orcus". Who knew that I could get into a maze that has so many ingredients and monsters! And the artifacts are there! And a special magic to endow things with the properties of an artifact! Although without transmutation it will be useless. ) - Mentally I thought joyfully at first, but then I remembered that I don't even know how to make artifacts and I can't do it without that ability.

[But judging by your memories, there is no restriction on people. You can try to acquire transmutation someday, and if you have such magic at once to endow things with the properties of an artifact, you will be able to have a variety of weapons and items.] - Said Niva.

- (Oops! Someone decided to help me. Have you decided to help me yourself? ) -I asked Niva in my thoughts.

[Make no mistake, it will also be beneficial to me if you get this ability.] - Said Niva.

- (And? Is it profitable for you? Maybe you're a tsundere? What do you want me to do for you with these abilities?) I asked Niva in my thoughts.

[I'm not a tsundere! If my theory is correct, you can even create portals or artificial bodies, and I don't really want to sit here all my and your long life! ] - Niva said loudly. Now I'm more sure she's a tsundere. Or am I just winding myself up? How difficult it is with women. While I was thinking, Milim noticed that I wasn't listening to her.

- Meliodas! Are you listening to me? Milim asked with a slightly annoyed tone.

- Oh! Sorry, I was thinking about this Maze. If this is definitely a Great Maze, then there may be guards nearby. After all, it is unlikely that people will miss such an opportunity as the "Great Labyrinth", I said.

- Well, it doesn't matter, because we are waiting for adventures to the 30th floor! Milim said loudly, raising her hand up and stretching out her index finger, and pointed to the sky. Now she looks funny.

- Well, when do we leave? Although it is unlikely in the usual way, because I will definitely not be allowed there because of my Father. I said, trying to look sad.

- Don't worry, we will fly with the magic of flight, you just hold on to me and we will arrive there in 30 minutes. Milim said. And I was surprised by such a time, not because there is too much time, but then that we will arrive there too quickly. After all, our lands are huge, and the lands of people are far, very far away.

- *Inhale* just please, don't do any tricks, even though I can do it as an adult demon, but if you fall from a bird's-eye view, it won't be funny to anyone. I said in a tired and sad tone, because I don't want to die from such a thing.

- Don't worry, I'm not too good at magic, but doing tricks when you have someone's life in your hands is completely different! Milim said in a serious tone. It seems she really takes responsibility for my life, because she hardly thinks that I can survive there under such circumstances and if I stay there like a demon among people, I will definitely die. There are even more adventurers there, which means there are strong people too. And weak guards will not be chosen for such a job.

- I hope for you, Milim. I said. Of course, it's not too smart for me to go to the Great Labyrinth now, but even having a couple of ingredients will be very useful. After all, I need samples of other creatures to help me in the future. Should I strengthen my "Supreme Demon" bloodline in this way? Hmm.... very interesting.

Milim took my hand and took off abruptly. Of course, I tried to understand what kind of flight magic she had, but she didn't use circles, which means she is very skilled in this area of magic.

-*Bam*-

It looks like the speed at which Milim and I are flying has overcome the speed of sound. I see a couple of things, but they are almost blurred, and I don't even feel discomfort. So she can even protect me during such a flight. Hmm... I'll have to ask Milim to teach me this kind of magic sometime in the future. How I want magic...

After all, of course I can teach magic, but I have no talent for it, rather I have it below average. And it will be a waste of time at the moment.

[Be patient, I will be able to fix this jamb in the future and you will be able to develop magic well. In the meantime, I advise you to enjoy this chance to see the world from a bird's eye view.] - Said Niva and switched off again.

After 30 minutes of flying and moving from the Demon Kingdom to the Human Kingdom.

When we arrived at the gorge, I noticed a small fortress and a lot of people there. It looks like someone's country has taken control of this maze, because there is the banner of the country of the Holy Church. Heck... they have already taken control of the "Great Labyrinth of Orcus", and I thought that at least some stupid country took it, and they immediately got down to business.

Although if what Father said is true, then the Emperor of people has very difficult relations with their own countries, sometimes the country even ignores its own supreme leader. Of course, each country has its own interests and goals, but it is better for them to be together when war is declared against them all.

Well, I didn't expect anything from people, they certainly act a little cowardly, but quite reasonably. But due to the fact that countries are almost not subordinate to the Kingdom (or more precisely to the Emperor of People), then each country is almost individual. But the area of their lands is very large and there is a lot of good land here. But unfortunately, due to the last race war, the number of each race has decreased by half. While I was thinking, Milim decided to interrupt me.

- Meliodas, come on, I've found a way for us to get there! Milim said with a smile. How difficult it is with her...

Milim and I acted like the smartest and decided to just come in and introduce ourselves as Adventurers. Well, it was Milim's plan, but it turns out she had a "mind stone [ur6]". The thing is very useful by the way, it can deceive a person's mind when he is already within the radius of the stone's power. Although it does not work for people who have a huge supply of mana. But a level 8 stone can work here, but it is almost impossible to create or find it. The thing is very complicated and dangerous.

Milim got us hooded cloaks from somewhere to hide our identities.

When we approached the guard post, where there was an entrance to the fortress nearby, the guard asked:

- Who are they?

- My name is Dina and I am a B-rank adventurer and I come here every time. You're letting me through because you already know everything you need and will fill out the documents as usual. And this is Daiko, he is my cousin and a C-rank adventurer, and you will also fill out the documents for him," Milim said, activating the mind stone.

- Of course, I'm sorry I didn't recognize you, Miss Dina, I will definitely fill out all the necessary documents for your cousin. You can pass and here is a pass for adventurers. The Guard said with almost glassy eyes and no emotion in his voice.

"Thank you~" Milim said with a smile. Looks like it's not her first time here.

After that, the iron doors were opened to us, when we entered, I saw a view: a couple of trading shops, a couple of buildings made of wood, as well as a lot of people, both merchants and adventurers.

Although I am not surprised by such an influx of people, because here they can buy the most valuable and rare resources in the world faster than anyone else. What is the tooth of a thunder cat - a monster of the middle class. But the Thundercats meet on the 20th floor and it's only two. And to kill him without damaging the skin and flesh, it is already more difficult.

And as it should be, it's very noisy here, yes... what kind of crazy deals:

- Buy this sword, and I'll take 3 health potions as payment. -

- Let's make a deal, you give me your bow, and I'll give you 4 arrows, isn't that a good deal? You don't have anything to shoot with, and so you can at least have supplies)) -

- This skin costs 20 gold, and you want to buy it for 10!? 21 gold and period! -

- I sell chebureks! Buy one cheburek, and get cheese as a gift! - Shouted some merchant in strange clothes and white hair. He seems familiar to me...

While I was trying to understand or remember this old man. Milim called me:

- Meliodas, we go there - she pointed to a huge cave in the rock.

- Okay, let's go Milim, we are waiting for an adventure! I said to Milim.

- yes! Hurray! Adventures with a friend are much more fun! Milim said with a smile.

And before that, you need to check your status, although it is unlikely that anything has changed much in these couple of days:

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{Status.}

[First and Last Name - Meliodas Diablo]

[Level - 22]

[Age - 10 ]

[Gender - male]

[Race - Supreme Demon 97%]

[Racial Abilities - Dark Matter, Hellfire, High Physical Strength, High Regeneration.]

[Abilities - Score[ur6], black mark[ur1].]

[Skills - fencing[ur4], hand-to-hand combat[ur3], spear possession[ur2], mana control[ur3], dark matter control[ur4], hellfire control[ur3], paws[ur1]. ]

{Features}

[Strength - 201]

[Dexterity - 194]

[Endurance - 7700/7700]

[Protection - 168 ]

[Mana - 9980/9980]

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