Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

After all, exploring a maze is indeed more difficult than ordinary adventures.

And when it comes down to it, I really lack experience in exploring mazes.

"I think I have some ability, and I will also try my best to integrate into the team."

"Really? Well, I'll take you to see Paul first."

Keith said nothing more.

Soon, under Keith's guidance, we met Rudeus's father Paul.

He is basically the same as my impression of Paul. With deep facial features and a somewhat weathered face, he is indeed a very charming man. No wonder he was so popular when he was young.

And at the same time.

Rudeus also learned that his teacher, Lokisi Migrudia, was now trapped in a maze, and took out the "Transfer Maze Exploration Record" he brought with him for everyone to read.

After some discussion.

Paul, the captain, gave the order.

After everyone watched "The Exploration of the Transferring Maze", they immediately set off for the maze.

Labyrinth: 83, Labyrinth

There are six people entering the maze.

Me, Paul, Elinalize, Keith, Talhand, and Rudeus.

Position number one is Elina Lijie.

She uses a one-handed sword and a shield at the same time, and is positioned as a tank, responsible for resisting frontal attacks that may come at any time.

Position number two is Paul.

Although he didn't have a magic sword, his swordsmanship alone was enough to easily defeat monsters below B rank.

It is worth mentioning that Paul and others’ progress on the strategy was stuck at the second level precisely because they did not have the magic sword.

The progress is even slower than the strategy in the original game.

The reason is the monsters that appear in large numbers on the second floor - the Iron Crawlers.

The Iron Crawler has a hard exoskeleton but moves extremely agilely, which is completely inconsistent with its appearance. It is more like a centipede than a caterpillar, and its weight is also quite astonishing, reaching over one ton.

Once you are crushed by the Iron Crawler at close range, you will inevitably be seriously injured.

Because of this, Paul and others' progress was stuck here and they were unable to go deeper.

But as long as I join, these shouldn't be a problem.

The magic sword Ron that I use in my left hand is the best weapon to deal with this kind of monster with strong defense.

Go on.

I am at position number three, responsible for providing support and maneuvering at any time.

Actually, according to my strength, I should be in the second position, but this is my first time in the maze and I lack experience.

In comparison, although Paul is not as strong as me, he is more experienced.

Until I get familiar with the maze environment, let Paul continue to take the lead.

Number four, Rudeus.

The role is to attack and heal.

Like me, Rudeus was also conquering the maze for the first time.

But he has the foresight eye, so he might be more adaptable to the maze environment than I am. Furthermore, non-chanting magic would be more handy in this kind of battle.

Position five, Talhand.

In fact, with Rudeus's strength, it would be no problem for him to completely replace Talhand.

But as mentioned earlier, this is Rudeus' first time in the maze. As a magician, he needs to understand step by step what to do in the maze, what to pay attention to, what taboos to avoid, and what tricks to use.

For this purpose, Talhand plays as the number five.

On the one hand, he teaches Rudius relevant knowledge, and on the other hand, he protects Rudius as a defender.

Besides us, there is also Keith, the thief.

Keith has no combat ability, but he can do everything except fighting, whether it is exploring the way or studying the map, and he is also responsible for carrying all the prepared items. He can be said to be a jack of all trades and master of all trades supporting role.

It is said that thieves are basically necessary in a team exploring a maze.

Even if there are no magicians, there are still thieves.

that's all.

After the assembly is completed.

We officially began to enter the maze.

……

……

The entrance to the transfer maze is a cave.

There's nothing special about the exterior. There are a lot of spider webs on the walls, which means there are quite a few spider-type monsters here, but that's no big deal.

But once you step into the maze, the atmosphere suddenly becomes gloomy.

Because there is almost no light inside the maze, only the power of external lighting can be used.

Rudeus took out the elven scroll he had prepared long ago and summoned the lamp elven to stay near the team, illuminating the area.

Without this, someone would have to hold a torch, which would reduce the team's combat effectiveness. In this respect, although it is just simple lighting, it is also a factor that cannot be ignored.

In the maze, things that you subconsciously believed to exist in the past become particularly important.

This is one of experience.

"Cough, cough, cough..."

After moving forward for a distance.

I couldn't help coughing.

The discomfort in the body emerged again, and the frequency seemed to be faster than before.

And every time this happens, the feeling that I have overlooked something important becomes stronger and stronger, but everything that can be prepared should be complete, whether it is combat power or equipment, nothing should be missed.

"Is the old problem coming back?"

Rudeus approached skillfully and used antidote magic on me.

The discomfort disappeared quickly.

Only then did I breathe a sigh of relief.

"Thank you so much……"

"We are brothers, why are you always so polite?"

Rudeus said with a smile.

When Rudius first introduced me to Paul, he was stunned for a while when he heard the words "half-brother". He must have been thinking about whether he had accidentally made a woman pregnant during the Black Wolf Fang period.

When he realized what was happening, all he could do was smile bitterly.

With the help of Rudeus, I stood up again.

But just as I was about to catch up with the group, Keith suddenly said:

"I'm telling you, if you're not feeling well, don't force yourself to go down into the maze. If you become a burden because of your personal reasons, the entire team will be affected, and it's really a headache."

"Keith, why are you still saying that?"

"Senior, although it sounds unpleasant, it is all true."

"Ron, he is..."

"alright."

I waved my hands helplessly, interrupting their argument.

"Keith is right. I do lack experience, and I haven't been in good health since arriving here due to acclimatization issues. But even so, I still believe I can help you. Please allow me to continue with the team."

"...Well, since you said so."

Keith sighed and gave up trying to persuade him to quit.

Rudeus shrugged at me, expressing his helplessness.

anyway.

This guy Keith should be the apostle of the human god in the original work.

I haven't had any contact with human gods since arriving in this world, so I almost forgot about him. From this perspective, Keith's existence is very dangerous.

But it's impossible to conquer the maze without him.

And in the original work, Keith probably didn't cause much trouble during this period.

Let's ignore this for now.

……

There was absolutely no chance for me to make a move on the first level.

It took almost no effort.

We reached the second floor smoothly.

Starting from the second floor, Iron Crawlers appear in large numbers, along with Red Fierce Spiders. Basically, the Red Fierce Spiders will entangle their prey in their webs, and then the Iron Crawlers will crush and kill them.

Because the Iron Crawler's defense is amazing, Paul and others' progress is stuck here.

When Lokisi was around, he successfully broke through to the third level with the help of Lokisi's magic, but then Lokisi stepped on the transfer magic circle and disappeared.

After losing Roxy, it became difficult for the team to enter the third level.

"Let me do it."

I propose that I take the lead.

Firstly, I am more suitable for monsters like Iron Crawler, and secondly, it is also to familiarize myself with the maze environment as quickly as possible.

Paul, the team leader, agreed to my request and asked Rudeus, who had a good working relationship with me, to be on the lookout for support at any time.

That being said.

When I pulled out my two magic swords, these low-level monsters were no match at all.

I rushed straight into the passage where a large number of monsters were gathered.

It took me only five minutes to kill all the monsters blocking the road that Paul and others thought was difficult to pass, and the corpses were scattered all over the ground.

Just like chopping melons and vegetables.

Labyrinth Chapter: 84, Breakthrough to the Second Level

"Rumble--"

The steel reptiles, as hard and heavy as dump trucks, swarmed up the passage, and the ground seemed to be shaking. Their heavy bodies did not need any attack methods, and just a head-on crush was enough to leave most adventurers helpless.

I faced the attacking monster army head-on.

The moment the two sides touched, Ron raised his left hand high and swung out a sword energy in an instant.

"Chong-"

For an instant.

The extremely hard shell of the iron crawler was cut open very neatly.