Chapter 128 Trust Me
"Finally, we've made it this far, Lord of Extreme Sword."
"Yeah."
[God's Remains Labyrinth] 40th Floor.
The party leaders had arrived at the location where the guardian, ≪Ice Elemental Treant≫, stood tall.
Everyone gazed at the enormous, mystical tree from a safe distance.
Its majesty was, as always, unbelievable. It was hard to think that humans could defeat such an existence. It was massive, and the magical energy it stored within seemed endless.
It was like trying to topple a mountain or a forest.
No matter how strong individual humans became, they couldn't rival nature. It was foolish to even try.
However, in this Necronia, there were a few individuals or small parties who could defeat ≪Ice Elemental Treant≫.
Among them, one person stood out in particular...
(...Lord of Extreme Sword)
The party leader gazed at Aaron's back as he looked at ≪Ice Elemental Treant≫, clearing his throat loudly.
(Lord of Extreme Sword was on a different level from those who could only defeat ≪Ice Elemental Treant≫.)
It was impossible to mention Aaron in the same breath as others.
Why? Because he was the only person in the guild who could solo ≪Ice Elemental Treant≫.
Furthermore, his clear time was extremely short, and it wasn't just a one-time or 2-time thing. According to the information 'Dark Crow' had gathered, Aaron had soloed ≪Ice Elemental Treant≫ dozens of times, or possibly even more.
――It was no ordinary feat.
As the party leader, this was the first time they would get to see ≪Extreme Sword≫'s fighting style up close.
(There's definitely going to be a lot to gain from this.)
It's probably a fighting style that can't be imitated. Even so, for all those who possess combat Jobs, watching the battle of ≪Extreme Sword≫ up close is not meaningless.
The captain, who was gazing at Aaron's back with hot anticipation, opened his mouth for a final confirmation before the battle began.
"...Lord of Extreme Sword, is there anything we can do to help you?"
"No, I don't need to trouble you all. Just watch from here."
Aaron turned around, his expression calm and collected, and smiled softly. His words were filled with confidence that went beyond self-assurance.
At this point, even the captains couldn't argue. They knew that they wouldn't be a hindrance, and that Aaron didn't need their help.
"...Understood. Then we'll watch your battle, Lord of Extreme Sword, and etch it into our eyes."
The captain said so nonchalantly.
However, Aaron shook his head.
"No, I don't think I can meet your expectations. After all, I'm not planning to fight..."
"――What?"
The captains looked at Aaron with puzzled eyes, and he continued.
"This time, I've sworn not to kill. Even if the opponent is a monster..."
"...Huh?"
It took them a while to understand.
As they slowly digested Aaron's words, they began to comprehend.
A vow not to kill? Not killing monsters? That means he's planning to reach the 46th floor without killing the guardians, too?
"......"
After a long silence, the captain finally understood and shouted.
"No way, no way, no way, no way, NO WAY!! Are you kidding me?! That's just too much! That's just too extreme, Lord of Extreme Sword!!?"
The captain shook his head at an incredible speed, shouting "No way!" over and over again.
"How are we supposed to go downstairs without defeating the guardian?! It's impossible! That's physically impossible!! The stairs are underneath the Ice Elemental Treant!!?"
"Hehe, it's a simple thing. If we talk to ≪Ice Elemental Treant≫ and retreat peacefully, that would be good. You might not know, but ≪Ice Elemental Treant≫ is also a type of Treant. It may be slow, but it can move, you know?"
"What, talk to it?! The other party is a monster, you know!? Talking to it is impossible!!"
The captain's words, which should have been absolutely convincing, didn't faze Aaron at all.
"Is that really true? Even if the monsters in the labyrinth are just temporary lives, they still have lives. They have intentions and emotions too. And there are monsters like Nord that can understand human language, right?"
"But, but!! ≪Ice Elemental Treant≫ is a tree!! Even if it has high intelligence, it can't talk!!"
"That's not true. If ≪Ice Elemental Treant≫ is a high-ranking existence, it should be able to understand human language."
Where did Aaron get such confidence from? He said it with conviction.
"No way, that's impossible!! Think again, Lord of Extreme Sword!!"
"It's okay. Trust me."
Aaron looked straight at the captain and said it.
His eyes were clear and unwavering, without a hint of uncertainty or anxiety. His strong conviction was enough to override the captain's correct words.
"Ggh...!!"
The captain realized it was impossible to persuade Aaron. He turned around, gathering his subordinates to try to change Aaron's mind.
"You guys, say something! This is impossible!"
"――No, captain."
But the subordinates behind him disagreed with the captain.
"Lord of Extreme Sword says it's possible... Maybe it's possible?"
"We'd normally stop this kind of stupid thing, but the other party is Lord of Extreme Sword, you know?"
"It's undeniable that we've made it this far without a single fight, thanks to Lord of Extreme Sword's power, isn't it?"
"At first, we thought it was impossible too. But Lord of Extreme Sword made the impossible possible, didn't he?"
"If Lord of Extreme Sword says he can do it, then he can do it. That's just how it is, right?"
Even with elite scouts like 'Dark Crow', it's impossible to reach the 40th floor without a fight with a large group of over 10 people. No matter how skilled they are at hiding, the more people they have, the harder it is to conceal their presence.
That's why, during investigations and surveillance missions related to "Great Outbreak", they always moved in small groups to avoid fighting monsters.
In other words, as the team member said, it's a miracle that they've made it to the 40th floor without a single fight. It's a feat worthy of being called a miracle.
And the one who made it possible is undoubtedly Aaron's power.
"Oh, you guys..."
But that's a different story. The monsters in the labyrinth, especially the guardians, won't listen to humans' requests.
The captain said,
"That's right!!"
They can't bind Extreme Sword's actions with ordinary words like "impossible" or "unreasonable" My thinking was wrong!!!
The captain's eyes, which had been cloudy like a film-covered surface, snapped open, and he took back his previous statement.
The team members also nodded strongly, their eyes clouded with determination.
"You're right, it's just as you said. I'd deny it if anyone else said the same thing as Lord of Extreme Sword, but if it's Lord of Extreme Sword, then it's possible!!"
"That's right!! If it's Lord of Extreme Sword, then it's possible!!"
For Extreme Sword, the impossible is possible For them, common sense isn't common sense at all!!
The captain turned to Aaron with renewed energy.
"I understand, Lord of Extreme Sword! I'll witness your bravery... no, your miracle with my own eyes!!"
"Thank you, Captain. Thank you, everyone."
Aaron smiled brightly and nodded.
"I swear I won't betray everyone's expectations. ...Then, I'll be off!"
"""Yes, good luck!!"""
As the 'Dark Crow' gang sent him off with a respectful bow, Aaron turned around and approached the ≪Ice Elemental Treant≫.
Slowly, but without any hesitation in his steps.
Before long, several ripples like wave patterns began to emerge on the surface of the ≪Ice Elemental Treant≫'s massive trunk.
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