Aim the Deepest Part of the Different World Labyrinth (WN) Chapter 10 Part3

When we defeated around 30 monsters, my MP started to run low.

"I won't be able to keep using magic son" [Kanami/Christ]

"Oh, already?" [Dia]

There should be more time until the afternoon. But, after some battles, my MP got emptied.

"I will leave the labyrinth, what about you Dia?" [Kanami/Christ]

"Well, what should I do, without you I wouldn't have a vanguard, should I do it?" [Dia]

Absolutely not!

Although I am really angry, I have to talk to him gently.

"Well… The probability of you getting injured increases and it won't be as effective, because I was using my MP while fighting" [Kanami/Christ]

"You were using magic while using your sword?" [Dia]

"Yes, it is possible to sharpen my senses with the old magic" [Kanami/Christ]

"So you are always using that magic? I thought you were a swordsman because of your swift movements, so you are a magician" [Dia]

"That is right, that is why if I run out of MP I would just be a kid holding a stick" [Kanami/Christ]

Honestly, I don't want to fight when I am out of MP.

The possibility of getting injured goes up and there is a probability of Dia getting attacked without me knowing. If I can't use magic I would uselessly consume my stamina to fight monsters. The more time it takes, the more danger there is. The more opportunities I give to the enemy, the easier it is for the enemy to use its abilities, it is a battle without benefits.

"Well. I will see you out, I will do it alone" [Dia]

"Ah, wait!" [Kanami/Christ]

Dia goes contrary to my expectations.

What are you talking about, you impertinent magician!

I will be in trouble if you die.

"Wait, wait, wait, wait, are you sure you will do it alone?" [Kanami/Christ]

"Yes, I intend to do it. I was alone until yesterday, so there isn't any difference" [Dia]

"I see, so, how many monsters have you defeated on your own?" [Kanami/Christ]

"Uu…" [Dia]

Dia falters at my words.

"If you can do it by yourself, I will not say anything" [Kanami/Christ]

"I… Have killed some" [Dia]

"You have killed some, however, how many? How many monsters did you defeat yesterday?" [Kanami/Christ]

"No, there wasn't…" [Dia]

"Please don't do it alone, I am worried" [Kanami/Christ]

I reply immediately.

It may be a severe way of speaking. But I can't let my only companion to die.

"However, today I could defeat them properly. I think I got the feeling" [Dia]

"You killed them with magic because you were not alone. You wouldn't be able to do that alone" [Kanami/Christ]

"I have a sword!" [Dia]

"But you don't normally use it, you won't be able to kill the monster" [Kanami/Christ]

I can see Dia's status. So I know him more than what he knows about himself.

He is someone specialized in magic. Therefore, if he uses the sword it will be useless.

"But I don't have time; I have to get "Power" and "Money" soon…" [Dia]

Dia murmured with a serious expression.

There is a strong will, it gives me a headache.

"No matter how many times you swing your sword, the monster won't be killed; you know how to use magic. If you could use it, I wouldn't mind it, but you won't be able to" [Kanami/Christ]

"No, magic won't do, I have to get better with my sword, fighting with the sword is my dream. So I'd like to train with it" [Dia]

You don't have the talent to use it!

I have to control myself and talk to Dia.

"Why a sword? If you want power and money, just polish your magic and kill the monsters, it is better this way, then you will be a magician and get rich" [Kanami/Christ]

"It may be so, but I have to use the sword!" [Dia]

It is difficult to believe that Dia is thinking logically. It seems that is set in using the sword. And our relationship is too shallow to persuade him.

"Absolutely?" [Kanami/Christ]

"Yes, I have to train my swordsmanship" [Dia]

I confirm Dia's status with a slight headache.

The experience is enough for a level up. And the HP has decreased a bit.

"I see, I will keep quiet if you want to use the sword so much. If you become able to use both sword and magic it would be good. But you should prepare carefully, so let's get out and rest" [Kanami/Christ]

"O-Okay" [Dia]

Dia consented with a surprised face.

"What happened?" [Kanami/Christ]

"I didn't think you would be convinced… n.o.body has ever let me use the sword" [Dia]

Dia's swordsmanship seems to be useless. Because I am not a vanguard I don't know, but it seems to be to the point that anyone who sees it will stop him.

"It is because I know how you feel" [Kanami/Christ]

I often choose to use the sword when I played games. After all the protagonists usually use the sword. So the childish dream of being a hero makes you want to use the sword even if it is impossible.

I really want Dia to only use magic. But, if I force him, his opinion of me will go down. I have no option but to accept it.

"Thank you Christ!" [Dia]

Dia smiles.

His cheeks colored with a light red combined with his gold hair make a pretty face. It makes me think that Dia is a girl, but I give up. I don't think there is any use in investigating him.

Even if there was, I can't investigate it.

For me, Dia is a companion who helps me in the labyrinth. He isn't more nor less than that.

I use the remaining MP to walk out of the labyrinth safely.

In the meantime, we talk about the things the monsters dropped.

"How should we divide the magic stones?" [Kanami/Christ]

"In the party recruit posts I saw before, it is normally distributed equally" [Dia]

"Then let's do it half-half" [Kanami/Christ]

"Muu, but Christ is the most burdened" [Dia]

"—That is troublesome, we cooperated so it should be half-half. If it is always half-half there won't be any problem" [Kanami/Christ]

"Muu" [Dia] [1]

To be honest, I want to give some of my share to Dia. I want him to have proper meals, rest and equipment.

"After leaving, go to the church" [Kanami/Christ]

"But I went in the morning" [Dia]

"There is a chance that today's battles is enough for you to level up, so while you are low level it is better to go to the church frequently" [Kanami/Christ]

I advise Dia to go to the church because I know that he can level up.

Also, I advise him to buy some armor and tools to go to the labyrinth.

If possible I want him to go with someone else. It should be possible if he is level 2 and shows the stones he got from the labyrinth.

"I understand, I understand that Christ is worried about me, but it would be a problem" [Dia]

"What I told you is the minimum necessary" [Kanami/Christ]

Dia shows a bitter face at what I said to him.

It seems that Dia knows that I say this to him because I don't want him to die. Although he dislikes it, he is listening to me.

While talking about that we leave the labyrinth.

After that I stayed with Dia until it was time to work. I regret that I can't go with him to the labyrinth, but I don't have any MP, well I have done everything I can to prevent his death.

When considering the benefits, what I did was enough.

Dia is a talented person. But, if I shave off Aikawa's time, it would be putting the cart before the horse.

Even I understand that.

It is simple. I may become attached to him.

I should talk to him cleverly. I must lure him and make use of him to survive.

But Dia is my only acquaintance of the same age in this other world.

Above all, our affinity is high, since we were desperately looking for a party to go to the labyrinth. To me, Dia is someone who can be called my first friend.

I may have been fortunate in finding him in this other world.

"Muu" is like pouting.
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Translator: Leoito