DUNGEON DIVE: Aim for the Deepest Level Volume 8 [Parts 1 to 3] by Tarisa Warinai

Author:Tarisa Warinai
Language: eng
Format: epub

【QUADRAGESIMAL GUARDIAN】Thief of Wood’s Essence

As I expected, this Thief of Wood’s Essence was the Dungeon Guardian Ms. Wyss’s party had unleashed.

“Well, Mistress Wyss will be fine for the time being. Now, about our guest—”

I made eye contact with the Thief of Wood’s Essence. I figured that until a few moments ago, he’d only had eyes for the young woman. The moment he caught sight of me, he stiffened in surprise.

“Wha?!” His eyes opened wide in shock.

Then my magic abilities filled me with a will to fight. I had been caught off guard thinking that he was a gentle guardian from the way he’d been caring for Ms. Wyss, but I hurriedly reached for my inventory and grasped my sword. Well, I grabbed it, but...I didn’t think about drawing it just yet...because as the Thief of Wood’s Essence was staring at me, he was trembling. He was supposed to be a monster with powers beyond human capability, and yet he was as frightened as if he’d seen a ghost.

“Are... Are you Aikawa Kanami? No, that would be a little strange. Then you’re the Thief of Water’s Essence?” He used my name, then let the words “Thief of Water’s Essence” escape.

I wasn’t sure what it was about me that had him so frightened. I hadn’t used any magic, nor had I taken out my sword. So I decided to introduce myself, trying my best not to agitate him.

“I’m Aikawa Kanami. It’s nice to meet you.”

Hearing that, his eyes opened wide again. “N-Nice to meet you? Is it possible you do not know who I—Ide—am?” He had given his name and spread both arms wide to gesture to himself. But I didn’t remember him. There was no way I’d be able to forget someone like this, with his distinctive appearance and magic abilities.

“Correct. This is the first time we’ve met,” I replied truthfully.

Sensing the sincerity in my words, Ide curiously began to mumble and mutter, leaving me and my friends behind.

“What on earth is happening? In other words, did Master Kanami fail not only in the magic circle and the Dungeon but also his resurrection? No one’s long-cherished wish came true? Is that why the Guardians’ rules are so lenient? Then...what happened to the world after that?!”

It was clear that he was in crisis. He continued arguing with himself until he was blue in the face, pulling at his hair the whole time. I moved closer and extended a hand, hoping to help him calm down, but he looked up sharply and took a step away from me, reacting like a frightened cat.

Then, Ide drew his previous discussion with himself to a close in an incredibly quiet voice. “No, either way, it has nothing to do with me. It has absolutely nothing to do with me any more.” His wild eyes calmed, and he looked straight at me. I knew his crisis was over.

I returned his steady gaze and asked, “Who did you mistake me for? Have you actually met me before?” I

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