Chapter 335: Testing ; Labyrinth (1/2)

For some reason, despite the extremely loud crash-landing I just made, the two monsters continue to battle against each other without seeming to notice me.

Shortly, the bizarre battle comes to an end as the bear runs its claws through the oversized rabbit's skull, efficaciously killing it.

'Hey, Satoru.'

[Seriously? You just cut me off like that and then hit me with a casual 'hey' as if nothing happened?!]

'Alright, alright, calm down. It's not that I wanted to cut the mental connection off, but was forced to by the situation.'

[What do you mean?]

'Didn't you see the goblins and skeletons? Apparently, one of the skeletons was an abnormal one that could turn black and was much more powerful than the rest.'

[So? What happened?]

'I fought against it, but at the last moment, that formation on the ground teleported me into some cave.'

As I mentally say that, I wish for my vision to connect with Satoru's, which is immediately followed by an outburst.

[Woah! What is that bear? I don't recall there ever being such a monster in YGGDRASIL…]

'I have no idea either. When I reached this location, I found a giant rabbit fighting against that thing.'

Hah~ What a useless guide…

[Are you going to fight it?]

'Yes.'

As if sensing my intentions, the bear which had its head down and was biting into the rabbit's corpse suddenly raises its head and roars.

[Hey, it seems to have noticed you.]

'I know.'

Now then, how do I deal with this thing? Considering what happened in the forest, it would be better for me to keep my distance from anything here.

In that case, the most suitable method of fighting would be to make use of my Overlord profile's skills and abilities.

From what I know, the abilities are mostly ranged ones, after all, the character that Satoru used was a 'mage' type - a class that specialized in magic spells. Specifically, necromancy spells such as summoning and commanding the undead.

{Magic Arrow}

The moment I cast the spell, ten arrows made of fiery blue energy appear on top of me and launch toward the bear.

The arrows easily pierce through the bear's skin and deeply penetrate its flesh before vanishing.

As a response to this, the bear releases yet another roar, this time one of agony.

Focusing my senses on my surroundings, I try to sense if there are any other creatures nearby, only to find none.

Having made sure that the bear is the only enemy in the area, I quickly dash toward it and cast another spell.

{Create Low Tier Undead.}

Following this, a black mist escapes from my right hand and moves toward the giant rabbit's corpse and completely enveloping it.

Shortly after that, the rabbit's body twitches as it releases a ferocious growl before swiftly moving its head and biting into the wounded bear's left hind foot.

Expectedly, the bear reacts to the sudden assailant as it roars and tries to kill it the same way it did before. However, in contrast to the previous time, the undead rabbit releases the bear's leg and easily dodges its claws as it hops a few meters away.

{Maximize Magic - Fireball}

Having cast the third spell, I come to a halt as I raise my right arm and aim my palm at the bear, following which a fireball twice as large as the one I cast arena appears and launches toward the bear.

Sensing the danger from the flames, the bear releases a panicked roar as it tries to move out of the fireball's way.

Alas, its speed is nowhere near enough to accomplish such a feat as the fireball blasts into him and explodes.

Fiery flames cover the bear's body completely as it begins thrashing around in a crazed manner.

”Finish it,” I command, immediately after which the undead rabbit lunges at the burning bear and bites into its neck while ignoring the flames spreading to its body.

Satisfied with the results of my small test, I disregard the dying bear as I look around the cave.

Soon, I notice something in the distance.

Moving closer, I realize that there is an arrow engraved on the wall pointing to the right.

Looking to the right, I see that there is a somewhat narrow fissure in the stone.

[I don't think you should follow that.]

A little startled by Satoru's random remark, I question, 'And why is that?'

[Isn't it obvious? You arrived in this place through forced teleportation. Whatever that sign is pointing at, it's definitely not going to be anything good.]

'Even if you say that, what about the rest?'

[The rest?]

'I came into the forest with five humans and my familiar, all of whom are missing.'

[You believe that they got transported here as well?]

'Yes. After all, they were standing in the formation as well at the time of its activation. In fact, the formation seemed to get activated only when one of the girls stepped into it.'

[I take it as you wish to save them if they're here?]

'Not at all. The only one I care about is my familiar. Whatever becomes of the humans is not my business.'

[You say such cruel things rather casually, don't you think?]

'Well, yes, since this isn't the first time I have had to disregard the lives of numerous humans.'

That's right. I have never cared for the lives of those I don't deem interesting, and I don't think I ever will.