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The Villainous Noble Who Kept Rewinding After Death: The Story Somehow Changed When I Committed Suicide

Chapter 263: Clumsy

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As Lewis and the others steadily made their way towards the temple at the center of the labyrinth world, Fiera and her group, also forcibly transported to this space, were heading towards the temple while mercilessly and swiftly defeating the monsters that appeared.

“Still, all these monsters are white, and it’s kind of messing with my eyes.”

“True. That white snake we just defeated had some sort of indescribable grossness to it.”

“Is that so? I thought it felt quite holy. The bigger ones were a bit much, but if they’re smaller, I might consider keeping one.”

“Y-you’re amazing, Lady Sephiria. I’m really scared of reptiles, so just seeing one gave me goosebumps.”

“That’s unfortunate. There’s a verse in the holy scripture that mentions God commanded a beautiful white serpent with golden eyes as a servant. As someone who serves God, I’ve always been interested in white snakes.”

“Really?”

Sephiria continued to express her feelings that sounded like a confession towards white snakes, but there was no one taking her seriously, and Silfa, who was not fond of snakes, could only reply with a strained smile.

“Next, here it comes.”

While they were chatting, Fiera, walking at the front, said that, and a giant white wolf appeared, glaring at them.

“Wow, that one looks just like Fiera with all that white.”

“So fluffy. It’s adorable!”

“Uh, I’m really scared… though…”

“It’s huge! I’ve never seen a wolf that big before!”

“Fiera, do you need help?”

“Thanks, Fall. But, I won’t need it this time either.”

Fiera declined Fall’s offer and used body enhancement to close the distance with the wolf in an instant. Then, she jumped into the air and kicked the wolf’s head while spinning.

“Gyaa—?!”

“So fluffy, yet how dare you be so cheeky!”

For some reason, perhaps offended, Fiera unleashed a hand strike enveloped in fighting spirit onto the wolf that sank to the ground, turning it into a magic stone before disappearing.

“Everyone, let’s hurry. At this rate, El is in danger.”

“Eh? What do you mean Lewis is in danger?”

Fiera’s words that Lewis, who knew overwhelming strength, was in danger felt heavy enough to create tension among all those present.

“If El encounters that wolf…”

“If Lewis encounters that wolf…?”

“It’ll be done in by fluffiness! And it’s really dangerous.”

‘……………’

Amidst the tension, Fiera casually stated something ridiculous with a serious expression, causing Sonia and the others who were trying to listen seriously to take time to process what they just heard.

“Haah. Are you stupid?”

Sonia’s involuntary remark reflected what everyone other than Fiera was thinking, and even Sephiria showed a hint of exasperation.

“There’s no way Lewis would be taken down just because it’s fluffy.”

“You don’t understand how much El loves my tail, which is why you can say that. When El cuddles my tail to sleep, he does so tightly, burying his face into it and looking so happy. That expression should show you just how much he loves fluffiness.”

“I’ve never seen that! Don’t you dare try to take a high ground here. It’s seriously annoying.”

“Then, how about we have a match right here? I wouldn’t mind. I’ll see just how much stronger you’ve become since that time.”

“Both of you, please calm down. This conversation is heading in a strange direction.”

As Fiera and Sonia collided their fighting spirit and magical powers, Sephiria, with a voice infused with calming magic, stepped in between the two.

“Fiera-san, Lewis-sama is a very rational person, so he wouldn’t bring in such irrational emotions during battle. While he may enjoy a bit of combat and be curious, he wouldn’t be distracted by fluffiness. And you understand this better than anyone else, don’t you?”

“………”

“Sonia-san, Fiera is innocent; I don’t think she meant any harm saying that. Indeed, she might provoke Lewis like she does with strangers or enemies, but she is kind to those she knows well, like us. You understand that better than I do, given your longer acquaintance, don’t you?”

“Well, yeah.”

“Perhaps she was trying to care for Silfa-san, feeling that she’s mentally exhausted from the continuous battles, and was trying to move towards the central point designated by Lewis-sama quickly.”

“Me?!”

Surprised by suddenly hearing her name, Silfa was indeed feeling mentally fatigued from the unusual tension caused by previous fights.

Fiera, realizing this, had been handling the monsters on her own while keeping an eye on their surroundings, acting to reach the center in the shortest distance possible.

“Ah, I see… Honestly, you’re clumsy except with Lewis.”

“…Mmm.”

Fiera seemed a bit awkward as she averted her gaze, but the tail that swayed left and right proved that what Sephiria said wasn’t wrong.

In truth, Fiera had been concerned about Silfa since arriving in this space, but not having interacted much with peers other than Lewis and Shuvina, she didn’t know how to relate to someone her age.

As a result, she used her desire to meet Lewis as an excuse, caring in her own way to get Silfa to a safe place quickly.

“For now, we’ll protect Silfa-san as usual, so please proceed without worry, Fiera-san.”

“Understood.”

“Sonia-san, do we still have a way to go to the central point?”

“Well, I’m not particularly good at detection-type magic, so I can’t say for sure, but there don’t seem to be any monster reactions within a 2km radius yet.”

“In that case, Sonia-san, please continue with the surrounding detection. If there are any reactions, please call out right away.”

“Got it!”

“And Sonya-san and Fall-san, please be vigilant for ambushes from behind. Fiera-san is looking out for the front, so that area shouldn’t be a problem, but regarding the back, there could still be unforeseen possibilities. I can heal, but I lack offensive magic, so I’m counting on you.”

“Got it! Leave it to me!”

“I’m here to protect, so don’t worry.”

“Silfa-san, I’m afraid I must ask you to stay close to me. It might be tough not being able to fight, but it seems the monsters are getting stronger as we approach the center, and there’s nothing more we can do. However, seeing and learning is also a part of education. Let’s do our best to apply what we learn here for the future.”

“Understood.”

Sephiria’s precise instructions reflecting her growth were enough to refocus everyone’s minds, and Fiera and the others quickly took their designated positions.

And they too, albeit slowly, were definitely making their way toward the center, as directed by Lewis.

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On the other hand, Shudo and the others, also transported to the labyrinth world, were struggling against the appearing monsters while either unconsciously or guided towards the center.

“Ugh!!”

“Shudo-kun!!”

“Are you okay!!!”

“I’m fine! More importantly, while I’m drawing their attention, everyone attack!”

Shudo and his group were currently struggling against the white wolf monster that Fiera had taken down in one blow.

“Got it!!”

“Understood!”

“Okay!”

If Shudo could use magic power, they wouldn’t be struggling this much, but having had his magical organs taken by Lewis, Shudo lacked offensive capability and couldn’t finish off the monster.

“Gaaahhh!”

“Yay!!”

“Alright! We took it down!”

“Everyone, good job!”

Even so, the reason they managed to progress to this point without being taken down by the monsters was mainly twofold.

“Jin-san, Titan-san, and all the other adventurers, thank you so much for your help!”

“Haha, no need to worry about it. In a situation like this, Shudo and his friends couldn’t handle this alone. It’s our duty as guides to protect you. You don’t need to thank us.”

“Gahaha! That’s right! Plus, we were bored just standing around! It’s been a while since we’ve fought, and my blood is boiling!”

“Yeah!”

“Don’t worry about it!”

One reason was that they had united with two other teams they encountered along the way, so there were now 12 students and 6 adventurers present. Even without individual strength, they managed to avoid getting overwhelmed by cooperating with their friends.

“And yet, everyone is really strong!”

“Well, yeah. All of us are A-rank adventurers, so even in a makeshift team, we can coordinate to some extent.”

“Everyone’s been through a lot! When you’re at our level, you only need to see your comrades’ movements a bit before you can coordinate right away!”

The second reason was that all the adventurers present were A-rank adventurers with considerable strength.

Compared to Lewis and the others who were SS rank, they might seem less impressive, but being A-rank in this world classified you as a strong individual, and considering that Rick’s group was still ranked B, it was evident that they were formidable.

In other words, the reason Shudo and the others had come this far without anyone going missing was due to having many people and a few capable adventurers, as they cooperatively helped each other along the way, unlike Lewis’s group.

“By the way, Shudo, are you sure this is the right way?”

“Yes. I believe there’s something ahead. I’m sorry for relying on my intuition, but I hope you can trust me…”

“Haha, don’t worry about it! Originally, we had no idea where to go, and surprisingly, relying on intuition often leads to the right path in these situations. Plus, the stronger the monsters get here, it’s a sure sign we’re on the right track!”

“Gahah! Right! According to Jin, the stronger the monsters, the more likely something is ahead! Have confidence and move forward!”

“Yes!”

As they continued to cooperate with the adventurers around them, Shudo relied on his intuition to make his way toward the temple at the center.

And when they all finally managed to exit the forest, a white, majestic temple stood before them.

 

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