"Hajime-san... I... I've already... huhu."

"Shia, you too?"

"Huff, Hajime-san, I can't hold it anymore."

"Hey, wait a minute!"

Shiya ignored Shi's attempts to stop her and hugged his right arm. To prevent him from escaping, she even used her cleavage and thighs to clamp his arm, and even wrapped her rabbit ears around his neck.

Shia's cheeks flushed crimson, her eyes misted with lust, her usually unnoticeable sexual charm released, and the sweet fragrance she exuded made Hajime dizzy.

Xia's symptoms are clearly the same as Yue's.

“This is… could this be…”

Hajime was confused, but he quickly figured out the reason. If his guess was correct, Yue and Shia wouldn't be the only ones experiencing abnormalities. Hajime quickly looked around.

As expected, Kaori and the others, like Yue and Shia, seemed to be enduring some kind of pain.

“Hajime-kun, I—”

Kaori's eyes were moist, and she rubbed her feet against each other shyly, gradually approaching Hajime on all fours.

As for Tio...she seemed to be simply absent-minded and had no symptoms, but she did not respond to Hajime's call.

Guanghui and others are no exception.

“Wuwu, wuwu… What’s going on?”

“Wow…”

Ling folded her arms and squatted down. Ryutaro's eyes were empty, as if he had lost his rationality.

Kouki's eyes were bloodshot as he stared at Shizuku beside him. He slowly stood up and began to reach out to Shizuku.

“Huh~Huh~…I won’t give up!”

The only difference was Shizuku. After experiencing the same pain, she bit her lip hard. She paid no attention to the dripping blood. Instead, she used the moment of rationality she had regained from the pain to straighten her back and sit upright. She assumed a graceful, model-like sitting posture and then remained motionless.

That was probably what was called meditation, perhaps a method used by the Yaegashi school to unify the mind. So far, it seemed to be working. Shizuku's flushed cheeks gradually returned to normal, and a silence began to shroud her.

Even so, Shizuku didn't seem to have any time to spare. She was probably just one step away from losing her mind. Because when Kouki reached out to her, she seemed completely unaware.

Guanghui called Shizuku's name, his eyes lacking rationality, and he had already approached Shizuku.

On the other side, Ling fell to the ground and gasped for breath, while Ryutaro was about to climb on top of her.

"Damn it! Is this the slime's true purpose?!"

Hajime cursed as he took out his flying rope from his "treasure chest" and, relying solely on the strength of his wrist, threw three flying ropes at the same time, entangling Kouki, Ryuutarou, and Suzu.

The iron balls tied to both ends of the ropes emitted red ripples, which had the effect of fixing the space.

The unconscious Kouki and the others, struggling as if it didn't matter who they were, reached out to those nearby. Suzu had an expression unbecoming of a proper girl, and she stared at Shizuku with intense eyes.

Having said that, the restraining force of the Flying Stone Rope is extremely fierce. Although it only lasts for a few seconds, the Flying Stone Rope can even suppress the Apostles of God, so it is impossible for them to break free after losing their rationality.

It seemed that Shi had succeeded in preventing his companions from committing an irreparable act of disgrace.

Then, Kaori finally reached Hajime's side and hugged his left arm; Shia exerted her immense strength and tried to push Hajime down. Hajime fought Shia off while trying to soothe Yue, who was already kissing his neck passionately, while thinking of a countermeasure - suddenly someone spoke.

"Master, are you alright? Apparently that monster's slime is a powerful aphrodisiac."

It was Tio. She approached with a nonchalant expression and steady steps. She even had the energy to worry about Hajime and investigate the unusual situation.

Hajime thought to himself, "Who are you?"

Hajime's eyes widened in surprise. Tio didn't know if she knew what was going on, but she continued without showing any sign of surprise.

"This aphrodisiac has a strong pleasurable effect, even impeding the performance of magic. The longer it lasts, the more likely the subject will lose their rationality, and then indulge in sexual desire. The most troublesome thing is that this isn't a physical effect mediated by mucus, but rather a mental one. If we have to call it something, shouldn't we call it 'aphrodisiac'? Instead, it's a kind of inherent magic called 'charm'? It's a kind of magic that causes abnormal conditions."

Tio's thoughts were well-organized, and she articulated her observations with sharp perspectives. She was simply calm Miss Tio.

Hajime thought to himself, "No, seriously, who are you?"

"Master, you're fine because you only got a few drops of rain, and then you used 'Thunder Entanglement' to evaporate it all. Just a few drops, probably not enough to break your patience."

"I-I see?"

"Well, it's a blessing in disguise. Having said that, this is a truly difficult trial. With that many slimes attacking, it's impossible to avoid being splashed with droplets. If the battle drags on, everyone will be wiped out. Even if you survive, as long as your companions are around, you'll inevitably have sex, and your relationship will probably become quite dangerous afterwards."

“Y-yes, you’re right…”

"I'm afraid this is the enemy's goal. Perhaps they want to resist Happy and overcome difficulties with their companions... or perhaps they want to lose to Happy and still maintain their bond... Either way, this is a trial only someone with a bad personality could come up with. The Liberator is truly a troublesome bunch."

"...Tio."

"Hmm? Master, what's wrong?"

Hajime completely agreed with Tio's speculation. He looked at Yue and the others who were clinging to him, and Tio, and asked Tio the biggest question -

"You speculated that the slime was the cause of this situation, and I agree, because I thought so too. But...but why are you okay? If I remember correctly, you were the one who got soaked the most, and it was like a farce, all over you, you know?"

"Indeed, the slime's effects have affected my body as well. In fact, due to the pleasure raging within me, I'm not very able to use magic right now. But don't underestimate me, Master. Who do you think I am?"

"Tio..."

Seeing Tio with a smug smile on her face and her head held high, Hajime opened his eyes wide in surprise again.

Because Tio was invaded by intense happiness, but was able to remain rational by force of will alone, her strong mental strength was amazing.

No matter how abnormal she was normally, even if she was hopelessly abnormal, she was still a noble dragon-human who had survived from the distant past. There was no way she could lose to a monster poison of this level.

"I am the master's servant! This level of pleasure is nothing compared to the pleasure the master gives me called pain!! I am not a fickle woman, don't think I will bow down to anyone other than the master!!"

"Yeah?"

The useless dragon opened his eyes wide, raised his fist to the sky, and vigorously defended himself. Hajime's eyes changed instantly, turning into a look as if he was looking at something filthy.

His eyes made Theo's body tremble with excitement.

"As expected of Miss Tio, no, Miss Kularus, you are truly amazing. Anyway, could you please stay away from me?"

“You actually used honorifics to address me!? And you even called me by my clan name!? This feeling of distance is so huge! I didn’t expect to be treated as a stranger at this hour! Fufu, no, this is bad, I’m almost drowning in happiness…”

Tio, who had previously dismissed the charm, was now on the verge of surrendering to pleasure. Even as she fell to the ground on all fours, she still tried desperately to remain rational.

Hajime had already turned his gaze away from Tio and ignored her accordingly.

Then, with a look of firm trust in his eyes, he said to Yue and the others who were clinging to him:

"Tsuki, Shia, Kaori, there's no way you can surrender to a monster of this magnitude. You should remain rational, right?"

Then, despite their rosy cheeks, their fiery breaths, and their tight embrace on Hajime, the three of them raised their heads. A clear determination could be sensed in their gazes as they looked at Hajime.

"Yeah... Of course."

"Woo woo~ Of course it's no problem~"

"No, no problem! Phew, I understand!"

As expected, Yue and the others resisted the strong desire to give themselves to pleasure, gritting their teeth and maintaining their composure. Hajime looked around at Yue and the others and smiled with satisfaction.

"Listen carefully, this is a damn trial prepared by the Great Labyrinth, and there's no way you can't overcome it. Look, Yaegashi and the pervert are also enduring it. If you succumb to desire, it will be very embarrassing, okay?"

Hearing Hajime's almost provocative words, Yue and the others, despite their mental pain, still curled their lips slightly, revealing the same arrogant smile as Hajime.

"Considering that regeneration magic wasn't effective when Yue was transformed into a monster just now, it's probably going to be difficult to resolve this time with magic alone. Besides, you probably can't use regeneration magic right now. However, we still have the 'Holy Water', which Hartris probably didn't anticipate. While the pain you're enduring is mental, the Holy Water is a miraculous elixir after all, so it's worth a try... Do you want to try it?"

Without knowing if it would work, he was going to use the legendary secret medicine that was one of his last remaining items, which could be considered his trump card, to free himself from the pain called happiness right now.

The three of them answered in unison to Hajime's question.

“…Yeah, that’s not necessary.”

"No."

"don't want."

They answered without hesitation, choosing to rely on their own strength to break through the trial.

Hajime expressed his approval to them with a gentle look, and Yue, Shia, and Kaori responded with happy smiles because they understood that Hajime believed in them.

For the sake of the three people who were determined to endure, Hajime prepared to keep his distance from them because he thought that if he was not around them, they would be more likely to resist happiness.

But Yue and the others seemed to think just the opposite.

“…Hashi, hold me tight.”

"Wouldn't that be uncomfortable?"

"How could that be? No one here would think that being hugged by Hajime-san is uncomfortable."

“That’s right, it will actually make you feel calmer… So, I’m counting on you, Hajime-kun.”

Despite a troubled expression, Hajime embraced all three of them. Shia was on his right, Kaori on his left, and Yue was in his arms.

Although Yue and the others were shaken for a moment, they immediately relaxed and began to regulate their heavy breathing. They closed their eyes and concentrated on maintaining their mental balance.

Unconsciously, the three people's burning body temperatures began to drop, and they began to feel that their heartbeats had stabilized and returned to normal.

Hajime narrowed his eyes and smiled slightly, then continued to support them as still as possible in order not to irritate them.

Suddenly someone spoke——

“…Master, can I go over there too?”

"Please stop joking, Miss Kularus."

“!… No, I can’t take it anymore! I can’t take it anymore~~!”

The miserable wail of the useless dragon echoed all around.

How long did it take?

Unconsciously, when the burning ground and air returned to normal temperature and the smoldering fire was completely extinguished—

The area around Hajime and the others turned into a metallic ground that emitted a strange luster, and the metallic ground extended towards the direction of the giant tree.

"……Um?"

"Oh my?"

"what?"

Yue, Shia, and Kaori, who were being hugged by Hajime, suddenly opened their eyes.

"Hmm? Could it be... the end? Are you all alright?"

Regarding the changes that had occurred to Yue and the others in his arms, Hajime checked on their conditions with a slightly worried tone.

Yue and the others looked at each other, and after a pause, they nodded to each other as if they were convinced.

“…Hmm, I think I made it through.”

"Yes, the joy that was gushing out has completely vanished."

"I'm fine now... Yeah, I'm feeling good again."

It seems that this is the case. They relied solely on their mental strength to endure the effects of happiness that were enough to make people lose their rationality.

Excessive happiness is the same as pain. How much pain did Yue and the others endure?

Although Hajime could only imagine it, he thought it must be a tough battle that he had never experienced before.

Hajime gave pure praise to Yue and the others who had successfully passed the Great Labyrinth Trial in his arms.

"Incredible! You three did a great job. I was already sure you'd be fine, but even so... you're all truly remarkable."

"……Um."

"Hehe, I'd be embarrassed to be praised like that in person~"

“Hehe, thank you, Hajime-kun. I was able to make it through this because of your support.”

Although there was no need for Hajime to hold the three of them tightly anymore, Yue and the others didn't want to be separated from Hajime. Upon hearing Hajime's praise, they smiled with pride and joy.

As if asking Hajime to "praise him more," they hugged him tighter, their cheeks flushed, and they looked up at him pitifully...

When the aphrodisiac just took effect, Shidu could still easily ignore Yue and the others' temptation, but now that Yue and the others are in their normal state, Shi finds it hard to resist the charm they show.

Hajime, who had relaxed his arms thinking there was no need to support them anymore, unconsciously tightened his arms again.

At this moment, a very restless and somewhat unhappy voice sounded.

“…Ahem! Sorry to bother you, but could you wait until everything is over? Also, I’d like you to untie Kouki and the others.”

"Hmm? Ah, Yaegashi, you made it too? You're amazing, as expected of a swordsman. Is mental unity a piece of cake for you?"

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