Three Lives

Labyrinths

After my daily practice in the morning, I went to the store to work.

"Reiki, you've finally come too."

"What do you need, Verry?"

"We're running out of some ingredients for potions. I usually order it from the next town, but there's a problem."

"So you want me to go to town?"

"No, I want you to go to the labyrinth to get some ingredients like blue beans, snake scales, etc."

"However, is there no need for permission from the adventurer guild to enter the labyrinth?"

"Therefore, I ask for your help. Don't you have adventurer friends?"

"All right, I'm going."

I reluctantly received a paper containing the necessary materials. Although I had to hire an adventurer, I at least expected him to give money for the rental fee. I wanted to use my money to buy jewelry for Akiko, but now it has to be used to rent.

I arrived at the adventurer guild and relayed the request to the receptionist. I gave 30 copper coins in return and also paid to make a request.

"Please wait until there is an adventurer who accepts your request."

I sat in an empty chair and waited. I hope an adventurer will accept my request soon.

"Sora, do you want to take the mission?"

I saw Sora talking to the receptionist. He seemed excited today or was it just my feeling?

"All right, I accept."

"Then, this…"

He came closer and greeted me.

"Hi, Rei. So, you want to get into the labyrinth?"

"Yes, there are some ingredients I have to get."

"All right, let's go!"

"Why are you so happy?"

"You don't understand. The labyrinth is a special place for adventurers like me, this is the so-called 'romantic'!"

"I don't understand, but it seems good to you."

"Ehem, then let's go."

I went to the labyrinth with Sora as a bodyguard.

"So, this is a labyrinth?"

I was amazed by the ancient yet luxurious entrance of the labyrinth. It's like an entrance for a giant. The size is very large and high.

Even a door of this size did not require great power to open. All you have to do is push it.

"We're already inside, now what should we do?"

"First, we have to find a bronze rat to get a blue bean."

"Okay, then."

As we walked, Sora managed to defeat some of the monsters that came. I don't know what pleased him, but his strength is very strong. He easily finished off the monster with a single slash of a blade.

"Sora, it looks like that monster is what we're looking for."

"Ready."

When the mouse with bronze-like skin saw Sora, he immediately ran away. The rat was extremely agile, but Sora chased after him like there was no problem.

"Hey, wait! Where are you going?"

I ran after Sora who was already away to chase after the bronze rat. I was at the crossroad and did not know which path Sora should take.

"This is what you're looking for."

"Whoah! You're surprising. Since when did you get there? And what is this?"

"So you said you needed blue beans? I've brought you a full bag. Do you still need any more?"

"No, this is more than enough."

"All right, so what do we do next?"

"Let's first find and hunt monsters nonstop."

Sora looked very enthusiastic from the start. For some reason, I felt that his nature was similar to Zanir's.

"Alright, we've got all the ingredients."

"really so. Let's go home."

However, after a while, suddenly a very strong vibration was heard.

"This what? An earthquake?"

"No, this..."

Before I could realize it, there was already a big hand pointing at me. I opened my eyes and it seemed like my body was still intact.

"What's been going on?"

"Don't you see? Three Golems are already surrounding us."

"But why is there a Golem?"

"It looks like we're close to the first floor boss' door. They seem to be guards."

"Then, how do we get out of here?"

"Just calm. Just destroy it then it'll all be done."

It feels good to just talk.

We immediately split up when the Golem attack came. His strength was not playful, the floor immediately perforated after being hit by his fist.

"Rei, help me if you want to survive!"

"What!?"

While I was irritated, complaining would not change the current situation. I called out [Ashura Energy] which is the designation for my power. An orange aura enveloped both of my hands and I thrust it into the right leg of the Golem.

The leg was crushed and the Golem lost its balance before finally falling. I jumped up and attacked his chest. The golem exploded with one punch of mine. Lucky for Sora to save me before or I'm dead now.

I saw Sora defend standing on one of the Golems shoulders while the other Golems hit him. Sora immediately moved onto the head of the other Golems before the blow struck him. One Golem was blown away by his violent punch.

"Well, is your friend okay?"

The golem smashed its head against the wall to shake Sora. However, Sora dodged the blow by jumping down before hitting the wall. The head of the Golem was snagged and trouble was about to let go.

"Haha, looks like your head's stuck huh?"

Sora threw the knife. A few knives were traced in the Golem's butt and then exploded. Wall debris fell on him and the Golem could no longer be moved.

"Well, that's easy."

"If you can beat him, why are you asking for help?"

"Is there a problem?"

Ugh. - Why would I want to hit him in the face, but I held him back from getting emotional. We immediately walked out of the labyrinth and reported it to the guild. After that, we split up and I went back to the store.

"Verry, I'm back!"

"Oh, Reiki. How are you?"

"I've finished your order."

"Haha, I know you can do it. Well, this is for you."

"What's this?"

"My wife's sandwich. You must be tired, right?"

"Thank you."

One bite, it melts in the mouth. The sweet taste is like honey, but there is a savory taste of the eggs. It's very tasty.

"How does it feel? Yummy, right? My wife is really good at cooking."

My tiredness suddenly disappeared. It's like I'm drinking a tired-busting potion. I ate the sandwich and felt full.

"You can rest now. Thank you for your hard work" said someone.

I went back to my room and rested. My stomach is full and I feel sleepy.

...

"I'm so tired" Sora lamented as he threw himself onto the bed.

"It turns out you're interested in the labyrinth" Sevira said.

"About what?" ask Sora.

"Maze," replied Sevira.

"Oh, yeah that's..."

"What interests you? The labyrinth is just a nest of monsters" said Sevira.

"I feel like my memories are back" Sora said.

"really? Though I have erased your memory properly," said Sevira.

"I don't know for sure, but I used to love adventure. The labyrinth was not only a nest of monsters, but it also stored many treasures. In addition, the place can also be a good training arena," replied Sora.

"Indeed right. But, you shouldn't be that enthusiastic, right?" ask Sevira.

"I feel romantic there!" exclaiming Sora.

"Romantic? I don't understand" said Sevira.

"Yes! Just imagine, when fighting monsters there was a beautiful girl who was being attacked. Then he asked for help and I came quickly. Then I said, 'I'll save you.' After that, we fell in love with each other." said Sora while imagining the situation.

"Stop! What the fuck? It only happens in fictional stories" Sevira argued.

"Let's imagine it first" Sora asked.

Afterwards, Sevira feels compelled to erase Sora's memories back.