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Chapter 4

After walking for a couple of minutes with the others. I notice some of the difference between the path earlier when I'm alone to the current one we are walking, earlier is much darker but now some torches here and there, the walls are also in much good condition, and also some blood stain here and there.

The others are all cautious while slowly walking, so I just follow them while checking my radar from time to time and once again no enemy dare to approach us or I guess me.

After more couple of minutes or so of walking without seeing any enemy or what they generally called Labyrinth Monsters, the people around me relax a little and start talking and start to properly introduce their self at me. I already know their individual Level because of my Suit but nothing more.

The man with two-handed sword is Pelton a Warrior, the girl with dagger is Meril a Ranger(Bow is currently broken), the girl with wand is Pila a Priest, and the man with sword & shield is Dinton also a Warrior. Their Level ranges to 22-23 and all 4 are Rank D adventurers. I also introduce myself a little.

"I'm Truend, Level 22, and no Job."

I decided to use my game name in this world instead of my real name. While everyone is talking about something 1 person catches my attention, looking at me with a clear greedy face but change in an instant and start talking with the others again like nothing happen.

'My face is not visible outside, so for sure my eyes won't be seen looking back to that clear disgusting face. My radar also read white, so still not hostile at the moment huh.'

Not thinking about it anymore. We keep on walking and I learned some trivial information like, this Labyrinth is discovered less a Year ago, mostly visited by low Rank and low Level Adventurers, never been cleared yet, they also say that the strongest Monsters inside are the 3 Minotaur and better run fast once you hear or see them.

"--and I'm telling you Truend, this is the first time we experience those many Monsters in that spot where you found us."

"Yeah, they just appear out of nowhere."

"I don't even have time to heal everyone."

Said by Pelton followed by Meril and the depress Pila.

'I wonder if I'm the reason for those Monsters abnormal movements? Well I killed their strongest easily.'

While I'm thinking suddenly Dinton commented something.

"They are like avoiding something or maybe someone."

With that comment all 4 of them suddenly stop walking, then look at me. I just shrug and say.

"What? I have no idea, I'm just looking for the exit before finding you guys."

We continue talking while walking and pass some other Adventurers on the way, all of them will just suddenly stop then look at me like they saw some walking unique item and follow me with their head.

'Maybe my Suit really is one of a kind in this world. Nothing can do about it, better to have a protection than nothing even though I hate being the center of attention.'

"Hey Pelton does Magic Armor really that rare?"

"I've only seen one before, being wear by a Rank S Adventurer that check the small city close to this Labyrinth. Compare to yours that Magic Armor is like poorly made and only cover the body."

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"There's a close city outside this Labyrinth?"

"Yeah, the one we came from. Just an Hour away on foot from this Labyrinth, want to join us there too? We'll treat you a meal and some ale."

"Sure."

After another 20 more minutes of walking and being stared at by some more people we able to get outside at last. The clear sky is almost dark already with a lot of stars and 2 moons, light red one is bigger than the light blue one and illuminating the surrounding.

A wooden fence about 5 feet tall are surrounding the Labyrinth entrance with a wooden gate and 2 Guard with Leather Armor in the middle, I can also see a lot of trees on the other side. We walk to the Guards with Pelton leading us, when we are in front of them 1 of the Guard speak.

"Having some hard time?"

"Yeah, almost dead to be exact."

While the Guard is talking with Pelton the other Guard elbow him then gesture with his chin pointing my direction.

"I've never seen that one before."

"Oh, we meet him inside and saved us."

"Look rich then 2 Silver Coins for him."

A big smile on both of the Guards face while saying those words, Pelton just silently take some Silver Coins and hand it to the Guard and the other one opens the wooden gate. We just walk silently pass the gate, when we got some distance I ask Pelton.

"Is it really normal to pay them?"

"No. They only start collecting fees a month ago when a lot of people start entering that Labyrinth, lots of people protest first but soon stop because of the Nobles that backing it. Those who still oppose them will be banned not only from the Labyrinth but also  in the City."

"Lots of corrupt greedy Noble bastard."

To my surprise the one that say those remark is Pila, she don't talk much after all. Pelton suddenly respond to her in low voice.

"Watch it Pila, someone might hear you and you already know the consequences.

'Looks like my first city won't be a pleasant experience.'

While thinking I see a grim expression suddenly flash in Pila's face then look down. We keep walking on the dirt road in silent for a while until we exit the forest, now I can see the stone walls surrounding the city in our current position. Pelton look at me then suddenly declare while pointing with his finger the city with a smile on his face.

"The city of Yupin."

After a couple more minutes of walking we all fall in line at the smaller entrance gate of the city, the bigger gate on our side is for the carriage and couch that been fulled by a horse like creature that much bigger than a ordinary horse or a reptile like monster or a big bird like ostrich. The line quickly decrease until its our turn. In my turn the Guard with a knit eyebrows slowly try to look at my face at my helmet's face shield but failed then he awkwardly scratch the side of his head. To prevent negative attention I lift up the face shield of my helmet but before I can talk the Guard cut in by saying.

"Oh, a young lady?"