Although we said to the village chief that we would go to the mine early tomorrow morning to investigate, shortly after nightfall, the three of us, Aliyah, Oyado, and myself, set off.

What about the other three?

Although we also wanted to bring them along, we couldn't reach Ms. Mary or Taishi Xi. I don't know what they're up to.

Well, it doesn't matter.

Following a small path on the map, we walked for less than 15 minutes and arrived at the entrance of the mine.

The mine is already deserted. From the rusty gate at the entrance and the collapsed half frame, you can tell that no one has been here for... a long time.

...

"Oyado."

"Yes? What's up, big brother?"

"You stay at the entrance and watch out for them in case they try to escape unnoticed."

After thinking it over, I said this.

There's nothing we can do. Aliyah and I will be fine, but if the mine collapses... Oyado won't be able to escape.

"Big brother, how can you say that! How can I protect you if I'm not by your side?"

"Protect? I don't think I really need that..."

"What do you mean not need it! I will eliminate anything that tries to harm you! Are you saying... you want to go on an adventure alone with Aliyah?"

"Hmm... that's not the case, right, Aliyah?"

"Well, that wouldn't be too bad."

"Huh? Aliyah?"

I looked at Aliyah and found that she seemed to be very happy, smiling.

Hey, hey, calm down, okay?

"Exactly! Big brother! I must go with you guys!"

"...Alright, there's no other way. But you have to stay by my side, otherwise I won't be able to protect you."

"It's me who will protect you!"

"Alright, alright, anyway."

I sighed helplessly and reached out to pull open the rusty gate.

With a loud bang, the whole gate actually came off and fell to the ground as I stepped back.

...

Didn't this place just become abandoned recently? How could it be so dilapidated? Even if it's just for show, it's too much...

Well, whatever, it doesn't matter.

"Let's go."

"Yes!"

Oyado said enthusiastically.

Entering the mine, I directly used a light-type illumination spell, and the white light instantly illuminated the inside of the mine.

"Oh!"

Seeing the inside, all of us were surprised.

Compared to the small entrance, the inside of the mine was very spacious, with some abandoned mining machinery pushed to the side, giving it a... semblance of mechanization.

Looking around, there were three different tunnels in places where the light couldn't reach, and the depths of the tunnels were pitch black, beyond the reach of the light.

"Ah, this is a place where selective compulsive disorder breaks out. Which way should we go?"

"Left."

"Right."

Both of them said almost at the same time.

"..."

I looked at Oyado, then looked at Aliyah.

"Then let's go in the middle."

I said directly.

"How could you!"

"Yeah, obviously the right side is better!"

"No, it's the left side!"

"Why do we have to go left?"

"Because the left side looks safer!"

"How can you tell?"

"The right cave has a smell of blood, so it's obviously dangerous."

"A smell of blood?"

Hearing Oyado's words, I immediately looked towards the right cave.

"That's what I call a clue! If there's a smell of blood there, there must be something... evil."

"Ugh..."

Suddenly, a strange cry came from deep inside the mine.

We all looked towards the depths of the mountain, and after a long time, a large area of red names suddenly appeared in the right cave!

Darkened Black Wolf - Dark

LV23

Possesses the dark attack element, magical wolf

Darkened Black Wolf - Flame

LV25

Possessing fire attack element magic

"Well, it looks like they've brought us a nice gift."

"That's great, I've been so bored lately."

Grasping two flame short swords, Aliyah's eyes gleamed with excitement as she looked in the direction of the enemies.

"Well, let's have some fun~"