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"Wait, I want to ask a question first. What about Miss Mio? ”

I stopped a few people who were still moving on.

"Huh? Didn't I tell the captain? ”

"Say what?"

"Miss Xiao has already left."

"Gone? Where to go? ”

I've never heard her talk about this kind of thing, huh?

"It seems to be her relative's house...... However, Miss Xiao left a letter for the captain. ”

"Letter? Where is it? ”

"At Sato-chan's house."

If it's at Sato's house, I'll have to see it later.

"Suzuki, what's wrong with you? Why do you suddenly ask about this? ”

"It's nothing, I just suddenly noticed that there was one person missing, and I thought she was in danger."

"That's right...... So you're relieved now, right? ”

"Hmm. Let's go, we're going to get the prisoner out." ”

Relieved, I continued to direct them forward.

The length of the dark passage was very long, and after walking for a long time, we did not find what we expected to see.

"How long is it?"

"These guys are really hard......"

It must have taken a lot of effort to dig through such a long dark passage......

"It looks like a fork in the road?"

"Really."

In front of us is a three-way junction, with three different directions leading to different places.

"Sophia, can you be sure which way it is?"

"Hmm...... I guess it's the middle way, right? ”

"Don't tell me what you should, I need a definitive answer."

If you make a mistake, you will definitely get into a lot of trouble, and this vague answer can be very fatal.

"That's right, let's go here."

Sophia boldly walked to the middle passage.

"Is it really okay?"

"No problem, I can guarantee it."

Seeing that Sophia patted her chest and promised, I didn't have anything to say.

"Then let's take the middle road."

After walking into the middle of the road, I didn't encounter any traps immediately, and it was safe to walk for a long time.

"I said we've been gone for a long time...... How long do you have to go? ”

"It's just ahead."

"Sophia-chan, how many times have you said this?"

This sentence has been used by her since just now, I don't know how many times.

"This time it's definitely ahead of us."

Boom ———

A huge rolling stone fell overhead and rolled swiftly towards us.

"That's the right path you're talking about?"

"Maybe you've stepped on the trap!"

"Do you want to rely on us too?"

"Anyway, let's run!"

Haruna picked up Nana and rushed out first.

"Harina-chan?! Why don't you bring me with you? ”

"Hinako, you're too heavy, Miss Suzuki, come here."

"Huh?! Wait, wait, that, Harina? ”

"There's no time, come on!"

Harina picked me up like a knight and ran towards the exit.

"It's too much! Harina-chan! ”

"Harina? Are you okay? ”

Hoshino, who came up, couldn't help but worry a little about her when he saw Harina's actions.

"It's okay, Miss Suzuki and Nana are very light."

"Stupid dragon, you should learn a little bit of Haruna!"

To Sophia, who ran ahead at the beginning, I shouted loudly.

"What, I want to do this little thing? There's nothing the clinic can do with you weak humans......"

"Who do you think is responsible?"

Sophia, who turned back, picked up Hoshino and Hinako and put them on her waist.

"Huh? What is this? ”

"I suddenly had the illusion that I was a cargo."

"Please, can you please stop dangling? I'm already at the limit of running with you. ”

"What's the solution, shaking it around makes my head dizzy."

"Hold on a little longer, you'll soon be at the exit."

Looking at the familiar road, I probably estimated that it was not too far away.

"Harina, can you still hold on?"

Hauna's forehead was covered in dense sweat, and large beads of sweat slipped down her face.

"No problem, I'm okay."

Boom Boom Boom———

The stone ball behind us chased after us, rolling faster and faster, driving us to continue running.

"By the way, I can use magic for you. Advanced Speed Boost! ”

"Oh! It's so amazing, I feel like my body has become much lighter! ”

With the help of magic, Haruna's speed increased again, widening the distance between her and the Rolling Stones.

"Hey! Human, why don't you give me magic? ”

"The Great Dragons Need ......"

"Hurry up, Captain, we're going to be crushed into pies!!"

"Suzuki, can you please stop being so verbose."

“…… Sorry, I overdid it. Advanced Speed Boost! ”

Sophia also followed in Harina's footsteps.

"Whew...... Nana's head is so dizzy......"

Nana, who was carried on her back, was treated like a rocking chair, and of course I wasn't much better.

"The exit is right ahead!"

The previous three-way intersection reappeared in front of our eyes.

"Saved! Wow! ”

"Great! It's finally out! Ahhh

As soon as she ran out, Sophia collapsed directly to the ground, and by the way, Hinako and Hoshino had a close contact with the earth.

Compared to Harina, she was much better, and put me and Nana on the ground before finding a rock to rest.

"Thank you, Hauna."

Haruna was tired and speechless, and waved her hand to indicate that it was okay.

Boom –

The falling rocks rolled out of the passage and slammed into the stone pillar in the middle of the intersection.

It can't shed a lot of ash and makes us look even more embarrassed.

"Let's take a break, and I'll take a look at the other two exits."

"Wait...... I know where he is......"

Sophia, with her face buried in the ground, raised a hand and proposed.

"Dismissed!"

I chose to ignore her instincts, I didn't want to be chased by falling rocks anymore.

"Really, trust me one more time!"

Sophia tried to prop up her body, but failed.

Well, it's up to you to work so hard.

“…… Let's hear your opinion first. ”

"Left, this time it's definitely right."

"Then I'll explore the way first, and you all stay here."

"Do you want me to come with you?"

Harina asked, standing up.

Seeing that her feet were still trembling slightly, I thought it would be better to forget it and let her rest a little longer. After all, she had just run a long way with the two of them in her arms.

"It's okay, I'll just look at the intersection, I won't go too far. Haruna, let's rest a little longer. ”

“…… All right. ”

According to Sophia, I walked to the passage on the left.

This passage is about the same size as the one in the middle, but the stone path on the ground is much flatter than the one next to it.

"It's suspicious......"

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