Great, we're doomed now!

"..."

"..."

Everyone fell silent, their expressions filled with curiosity. Even Leos stared at Ye Shou's retreating figure, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

They are now on a lush, high ground, where they have used goblin magic to modify the terrain. With the trees providing cover, it is difficult to detect from the outside that a group of people are hiding there.

Ye Shou's original plan was very simple: force out the Lord of the Labyrinth and then snipe him from a distance.

Based on the portrayal in the "original work," most magicians are like glass cannons, with only a very few, like Captain Canary, who also practice physical skills, but their physical defense is generally average.

This is so touching; he's actually a traditional mage!

For the mages of this world, a 15mm anti-material sniper rifle bullet from a kilometer away, traveling at a speed of over 800 meters per second, capable of penetrating several layers of armor, is simply beyond their comprehension.

They couldn't imagine a similar attack, and naturally they didn't have any corresponding defensive measures... After all, their nerve reactions weren't that fast!

Therefore, if the Berserker dares to show his face, Ye Shou can kill him with one shot. There is absolutely no other outcome!

However, he happened to be there when [Canary] landed, which slowed down his movements.

Even without looking through the scope, the "eye patch" provided a clear view of the battlefield. Ye Shou carefully observed the battle between [Canary] and the Labyrinth Lord, and quickly came to a conclusion:

The berserk mage will lose!

There's no suspense. The mage himself isn't very powerful; he's an unorthodox individual. Although he's lived for many years, his knowledge and skills are probably inferior to Marushir's. He only possesses infinite magic power deep within the labyrinth by relying on the golden grimoire that seals demons.

But now that he has left the maze and arrived on the surface where there are almost no bonuses, he has lost his mind and is ready to fight to the death—but let's not go into how he lost his mind.

The monster army looked intimidating, but it was not an insurmountable force for the elite [Canary], and the mage himself... was completely outmatched by the captain!

"Looks like I don't need to do anything," Ye Shouyi thought listlessly.

Suddenly, a dazzling golden light flashed in his field of vision, and Ye Shou was immediately attracted to it, focusing his gaze on the object in Hissl's hand.

That was a grimoire that sealed the demon "Winged Lion." Hisl used it to control the labyrinth and create monsters. Its magic was so powerful that it could bind the souls of an entire nation, keeping them forever in the Golden Land and achieving a twisted immortality.

The adventurers were able to revive in the labyrinth indirectly because of the magic cast by Hisl.

In other words, this book has the power to reverse life and death!

With it, even a novice like Ye Shou can cast resurrection magic in the outside world, not just within the maze environment.

Unfortunately, it is also a vessel for the demon in reality. The spirit of the holder will be eroded without their knowledge, gradually turning them into a puppet controlled by desire, and then becoming the demon's feast...

Ye Shou's pupils reflected that ray of golden light, and suddenly he remembered something:

The Canary is a special force that suppresses dungeons. After defeating the dungeon master, they are bound to retrieve the magic book... but this time seems to be different.

Because in the original story, Rihisl did not trust the "Winged Lion," so he split the grimoire in two early on. The Winged Lion itself was left in his private residence at the bottom of the labyrinth, while only a small part of it was carried on his person as proof of his control over the labyrinth.

In other words, there are currently two magic books in existence, and Canary is unaware of this!

A strange idea took root and sprouted in Ye Shou's mind...

wrong!

Don't think about it!

Do not hesitate!

The current situation is the best possible outcome!

After defeating the Labyrinth Lord, Captain Canary was almost solely focused on revenge. Handing over the "Winged Lion" matter to him would solve everything, and the fates of Leos and the others would be completely different from the original story.

Get what you're entitled to, and don't create any unnecessary complications!

After a moment of silence, Ye Shou took a deep breath, made up his mind, and slipped his finger into the guard to pull the trigger.

Just then, the situation on the distant battlefield took a sharp turn for the worse!

Hissl realized that he was no match for Canary on the surface. He had been nearly ambushed by the captain more than once. After suffering repeated setbacks, he finally regained some composure and tried to retreat back into the maze.

For this reason, he summoned a walking mushroom that was fifteen meters tall!

These monsters are common mobs on the first floor, easily dealt with by novice adventurers with a little training, posing almost no threat. However, just like fungi in the real world, these monsters vary greatly from one another. Given enough magic power and nutrients, they can transform into terrifying beings at the level of sub-dragons.

Standing atop the massive monster's head, Hissl slammed his hand down—

puff! ! !

A dense fog of spores was ejected from under the umbrella, threatening to engulf the entire battlefield!

Fearing being parasitized by the spores, the elves held their breath (they could wash off the spores if they stuck to their skin, but inhaling them would be troublesome). They huddled together and set up a barrier to resist the dense fog, and even their captain, Mislen, was pulled back.

Having gotten a chance to catch his breath, Heathl breathed a slight sigh of relief.

boom!

His left side went numb instantly, and he felt his body lose its balance. He opened his eyes wide and saw that his left hand was just a bloody, mangled half of his forearm, with bits of flesh and tendons hanging on the white bones.

The other half flew away along with the magic book!

I was attacked? When?

Hissl's face contorted with rage. In a flash, he realized he was in the most dangerous situation. Before the grimoire completely left his side, one last thought flashed through his mind:

"Ooooooooooo!!!"

All the walking mushrooms, regardless of size, frantically sprayed spores, while the monster army went berserk as if on drugs!

-

Did they mess it up?

The scope's view was obscured by thick fog, and Ye Shou looked up in surprise, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

But seeing Hissl and the grimoire disappear into the thick fog, a sudden panic gripped his heart:

"We can't let the Labyrinth Master escape! It's too dangerous, you guys stay here!"

Before anyone could respond, Ye Shou had already thrown down his heavy sniper rifle amidst astonished gazes, jumped off the high ground empty-handed, and slowed down by tilting his body, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The combined enhancements of the "Gourmet" and "Ghost Back" attributes allowed him to display physical abilities far exceeding those of ordinary people. After a nimble leap and roll, he had already disappeared from everyone's sight.

He faintly heard his companions calling urgently, but Ye Shou only frowned and did not stop walking.

Heathl must be kept here!

Once he returns to the depths of the maze, he will be difficult to deal with if he is on guard!

If the delay goes on too long, and Ye Shou has to return to the main world, wouldn't that be like a cooked duck flying away?

Today, he will solve all the problems!

Not knowing whether the gas mask would work, Ye Shou took one out of his "pocket" and put it on his face. Without thinking twice, he rushed into the fog.

Sensitive skin can feel countless tiny particles washing over it, and after just a few steps, countless spores have accumulated on it. Fortunately, the CyberTech gas mask protects the mouth and nose well, and there are no abnormalities except that breathing requires more effort.

The heat detector on the goggles was activated, and the system scanned heat sources of all sizes. Ye Shou quickly filtered out the clustered elves and aimed at the shadowy group of monsters—the dark-skinned elves were among them!

In this environment, he was able to spot his opponents before even the most perceptive monsters. Giant scorpions, bats, and chicken-snakes would often be pierced mercilessly by the scorching blade as soon as they caught a glimpse of their shadows.

The knowledge imparted by the [Monster Hunter] was put to full use at this moment. Ye Shou almost never attacked a second time. He dodged and crossed paths, and then killed Ye Shou with a single blow and immediately escaped!

The thermal blade neither breaks nor dulls, and even hard bones cannot cause it any hindrance. In just thirty seconds, Ye Shou rushed across a straight distance of two hundred meters, leaving behind twenty-seven corpses of various monsters.

He was too fast; many monsters didn't even have time to let out a wail before he flickered like a phantom in the thick fog, and no one could pinpoint his location.

Suddenly, the goggles detected a heat source similar in size to Hissl. Ye Shou charged forward like a bullet, his heat blade flashing red as it sliced ​​through the slender neck—

puff!

His head flew off, and his body collapsed. Ye Shou stopped, turned around, and squinted his eyes, feeling slightly disappointed.

That wasn't the Labyrinth Master Hissl, it was just a relatively tall goblin.

But just as he was about to continue his search, the familiar golden color came into view once again:

The goblin's headless corpse was tightly clutching a golden-covered magic book, with half an elf's arm still attached to it...

"!"

Ye Shou paused, crouched down, as if to get closer and observe more clearly.

...Yes, it really is that magic book!

Perhaps Hissl ordered the monster to retrieve it for him...

Unbeknownst to them, the surroundings quieted down. The roars of the monsters had long since faded away, only faintly audible. Ye Shou stared intently at the golden book on the monster's corpse, his eyes filled with hesitation.

This thing is too dangerous; he doesn't want to touch it at all!

But upon closer reflection, if a mentally unstable hothead like Hisl could suppress the Winged Lion for a thousand years, then in the original story, without the Leos Squad, the Winged Lion would have been unable to resist Hisl.

Ye Shou believed his willpower was no weaker than Hissl's, and besides, he had long known that the Winged Lion was no good, so he would not give the demon any chance!

If he had left the half of the magic book at the bottom of the labyrinth to [Canary], then he could have secretly taken the other half without anyone noticing, and no one would have been able to detect what was in his private space.

With this book, Ye Shou's gains from "Delicious in the Labyrinth" will be much more than just a few Destiny Coins!

Resurrection, teleportation, familiar creation... the difficulty of casting these spells skyrockets once you leave the labyrinth, let alone returning to the main world!

At that time, Ye Shou will probably only be able to use the magic power within his own body, and he won't be able to draw on the power of the Great Source at all. He'll be out of breath even if he casts a fireball!

But what if we have a magic book to help?

Let alone conventional magic, even resurrection spells could probably be successfully cast under certain conditions...

He needs this strength!

I am still too weak!

He seemed to be doing well in the main world, but the shadow of the future always lingered in his mind. Even a weakened Sukuna Oni could make him look miserable. Compared to those natural disasters, powerful monsters and aliens, what could he do?

Do we always have to rely on Kam Tin King-ryong to save the day, or Ultraman?

Shouldn't we be in control of our own destiny?!

With a firm resolve in his eyes, Ye Shou reached out towards the golden grimoire engraved with a winged lion pattern—

laugh!

The scorching blade pierced through the palm, sinking deep into the soil and pinning the entire hand to it!

"——!!!"

With his right hand holding a heat knife, he pierced his left palm. The boy was stunned for a second before he felt the excruciating pain sweep over him!