In general, the method of solving the maze is very simple.

Basically, you make a mark on a wall and walk close to that wall, so that if you are lucky, you will find the exit.

But if you're unlucky, you'll be back in the marked position sooner or later.

In this case, the best way to do this is to make the same mark on another wall and continue to walk against the wall.

If you repeat this operation, you will eventually be able to find an exit.

Of course, the premise is that this labyrinth does not have magical shape-shifting abilities, or that it has no exit at all.

As for what exactly is the composition of the labyrinth that Ronald is in now.

That's just a matter of going on.

With the idea of careful exploration, Ronald began to make his way down the walls of the labyrinth beside him.

In order to beware of the interference of unexpected factors.

He also looked up at the sky every few minutes.

Although the towering labyrinth walls obscure most of the view, the sky is still visible.

It is also because of this habit that Ronald is sure that this trial environment is relatively rigid.

I walked for half an hour after entering the trial.

The state of the sky above him did not change in any way, and the light conversion caused by the movement of the sun did not exist.

In other words, this trial is not perfect in terms of real external environment simulation, just as the games of the old days did not have a day-night system.

The reasons for this phenomenon ......

Probably because the core of the trial is focused on the specifics.

That is, this labyrinth in which Ronald is now located.

So after stepping on the old and old floor, after half an hour of detouring back and forth, Ronald was unlucky to see something.

It was the mark he had made on the wall at the beginning of his trial.

He was facing the same direction he had left when he had begun his exploration.

Ronald took a deep breath and gently patted his cheek:

"Whew-"

"It's fine, as expected."

"Go ahead."

After marking the opposite side of the original wall, Ronald continued to explore the labyrinth wall on the other side.

He's the type to be very patient when it comes to doing certain things.

Ronald had breakfast when he went out this morning, and as long as it wasn't a time-consuming and abrasive trial that starved people to death, he could have continued to explore little by little until he finally found the end of the trial.

Accompanied by an ancient labyrinth, Ronald continues to walk through this quiet space.

This continued until an hour later.

Not that he found the exit.

After changing again and following the walls of the labyrinth, Ronald came to a space hidden within the labyrinth.

The walls enclose the ground, which is about the size of a football field.

There is nothing obstructing the view, and a stone house is located here, and it is clear that it is inhabited by the surrounding vegetable garden and the entrance to the flowing water.

Especially at the entrance of the house, there are also elegant and realistic sculptures.

directly raised the grade of the entire residence.

"Houses in the Labyrinth ......"

“……”

With a flick in his eyes, Ronald had already raised the level of vigilance to the highest.

Although the two people who had entered the trial had failed, Ronald did not think that the two people who could join the [Book Research Society] were fools. For them to fail in the trial so silently, there must be something here that can threaten the safety of their lives.

Maybe...... Is this danger in front of you?

"Ahh

"Monster, monster!"

"I don't want to die, help!"

"Mistress Minos, you can't do this!"

Just as Ronald was hiding sideways in the labyrinth, and then carefully observing the house, a miserable cry came from the entrance to another labyrinth leading to this side.

These voices are both male and female, but most of them are very young.

And what surprised Ronald even more was that he could now understand the meaning of these words.

It's a very delicate thing.

The voices were screaming in ancient Greek.

However, the reason why Ronald understands this language is not because of his ability to understand the language he has always used.

It's the trial itself, which hints at the meaning of Ronald's language.

This is a very peculiar psychological suggestion.

If Ronald did not know the ancient Greek language at all, he would subconsciously believe that the language he used had not changed, and that he would leave the trial with only a vague silhouette.

Thus, the doubts of a long time ago were explained.

Ronald was under the impression that it was almost impossible to decipher a language without understanding things like pronunciation and the meaning of words.

And if the locals who have passed the trial have these hints of 'language' in their subconscious after leaving the trial, they will have the opportunity to translate some of the 'spell' sounds.

It's no wonder that these spellcasters are able to use spells, and then the tone is so weird.

Originating from this vague memory, can that not be......

If Ronald didn't have the ability to speak the language, his performance after leaving the trial would probably not be much worse, and it seems that the spellcasters of the other world in the past would not have had a good time......

Just as Ronald was thinking, the voice on the other side continued to approach.

Finally, the culprit emerged.

A monster with a bull from the top of its head to its shoulders and a human for the rest walks out. This classic minotaur has only a piece of linen wrapped around it, and its strong muscles show terrifying strength.

- Minotaur.

The initial speculation was correct.

This is the famous labyrinth on the island of Crete, where dangerous minotaurs kill people.

So, Ronald subconsciously looked down at himself.

With his small arms and legs, he is afraid that he will be knocked down by the other party with a punch.

If you want to win by force or something, it's better to save it.

The picture that appeared afterwards made Ronald confirm his thoughts even more.

When the minotaur came out of the labyrinth, he was carrying seven boys and seven girls in chains, and the wails he had heard were from these children.

Then the slaughter of these people by the Minotaurs began.

The half-man, half-cow monster showed no mercy and quickly slaughtered the children.

And when this process is done, it finds a lawn everywhere to lie down.

Soon he snored like thunder and fell asleep.

- This is a scene that fits perfectly with Greek mythology.

- The Athenians begged Minos for mercy by force, and sent seven pairs of boys and girls to Crete every nine years as tribute. When the king of Crete, Minos, received these tributes, he sent them into the Cretan labyrinth where the Minotaur Minotaur was located, and finally killed them.

Thus, the most important problem facing Ronald arises.

What is the ultimate purpose of this trial's requirements?

What is he going to do now?