Expedition Preparations

*Inside the Central Hall, the operational briefing was in full swing.*

A small, childlike Dwarf woman, serving as the Interpreter for the Golden Company, Cecilia, and me, was frantically translating the words of Mayor Ragot and the various Hunter Guild Masters pouring in from all directions.

“She says descending to Labyrinth Floor 5 isn't a big problem. The path from Floor 6 to Floor 7 is where the real trouble begins. There are a safe but long route, and a fast but dangerous one. She says we must choose one of the two.”

At the Interpreter's words, Captain Jerome, Company Commander of the Golden Company, looked at me.

“Saint, Which way do you prefer?”

I immediately answered.

“Let's take the faster route. It would be problematic if the Demon Followers reached Floor 7 first.”

“We will follow the Saint's word.”

When the Interpreter conveyed Captain Jerome's words in the Northern language, several Guild Masters burst into laughter.

“They're complimenting you, saying they didn't expect you to be so tough.”...