Elysion Online ~The Dragonewt and The Summoner~

Chapter 292: Minotaur's labyrinth and youkai looking into the future

After eating and taking a bath, I logged in again.

However, I hadn't decided where to go on my adventure, so when I was wondering, Lily cheerfully suggested.

"Yes! I want to fight with all my might!"

"That's great, but what's wrong?"

"I think it's because Ix has taken the turn"

"I, Its different"

I'm sure that Ion's point is true, although Lily says so. I also want to quickly forget about the dark job players and I'll take Lily's suggestion.

But not the Sandwall Desert. The Lagoon Sea is not strong enough. The Nar Wetlands won't live up to the expectations. Then the natural choice would be Yellow Ossa.

"I know it's quite dangerous, but do you want to go beyond the Yellow Ossa Grassland?"

Everyone nodded at my suggestion and we headed for the Yellow Ossa Grassland. The members were Lily, Setia, Ix, Hix and Stra. After a fair game of rock-paper-scissors, I decided to ride with Setia and Hix.

And as we searched from the sky, countless mysterious cotton-like life forms appeared in the sky. Identify.

Kesaran Pasaran Lv1

Summon Monster Subjugation Target Non-active

Hmm? They've obviously noticed us, but they're non-active. When I'm wondering what I should do, Setia warns me.

"Takuto-sama. You can't defeat Kesaran Pasaran!"

"Hmm? Do you know something? Setia"

"Yes. Kesaran Pasaran are tree fairies like us. They are said to be beings that fly through the sky and cause plants to sprout in other lands. They have no offensive abilities and are harmless if not defeated"

Hohoho. Hmm?

"Is there a problem if we defeat them?"

"Yes. When they are defeated, they have the ability to summon plants"

"So you're saying that the plant monsters summoned by Mir will appear?"

"Yes"

That's not good. It can't be helped...let's go around. Avoid the hordes of Kesaran Pasaran.

After that, I continued my search, but ran into a large mountain. I try to go around it, but the scenery doesn't change at all, so it looks like the road is closed here.

That means there must be something in this mountain. While I was investigating, Ix discovered a mysterious picture written on the mountain. As Ix led me to the spot, I saw a familiar picture.

"Is this Taurus?"

Why Taurus? Ah, because this is cow paradise? But it's just a drawing. There's nothing I can do about it.

Suddenly, when I approached to touch it, the picture flashed and we were sucked into it.

.........

......

...

"...It's the first time I've been sucked into a painting. Is everyone okay?"

"You scared me, but we're fine! Takuto"

"I'm fine, too"

"No problem"

Lily and the others reply to me. Hix and Stra seem to be okay, too. Now, where are we? We're in a stone room. And there is a passage.

Then the eyes of the cow sculpture at the entrance of the passage glows red and I hear a voice.

"Mooooo! You've come too far. You cow bullies!"

Bullying cows? You mean beating up Wagyu cows?

"This is the Labyrinth of the Minotaur, Labyrinthos! The only way out of here is to defeat me or die!"

Minotaur is the name of a famous bull beast in Greek mythology.

In case you're wondering, the relationship between Taurus and Minotaur is rather tenuous. There are many stories about Taurus. There is the story of Zeus transforming into a bull and kidnapping Europa and the story of a beautiful woman named Io who was transformed into a bull by Zeus' wife Hera.

There is also a story related to the Minotaur in which the Minotaur's father, the Bull, was caught in the trials of the hero Hercules and turned into a star.

In addition, the constellation of Corona is related to the story of the Minotaur, but in the end, the Minotaur was a monster that was defeated, so to my knowledge, it never rose to the sky.

And in this labyrinth, you can't escape by return or anything. Then I'll have to conquer this labyrinth.

"If you can defeat the four cow monsters, I'll fight you myself! Momomo! You'll be sorry for all the cows you've killed!"

With that, the cow sculpture returned to normal. And then the information came on.

Special quest, Minotaur's Labyrinth has occurred

This time, there was also an explanation of the quest.

Special quest Minotaur's Labyrinth: Difficulty B+

The only way to escape is to defeat the Minotaur, use the red thread of escape or return to death.

In the labyrinth, there are five boss monsters in large rooms. Up to 6 people can fight the boss monsters.

Once you enter the large room, you can't change the formation.

Once you fight a boss monster, you can't fight it again. In the labyrinth, you can organize. If the number of players is less than 30, you can fight continuously.

As you move deeper into the labyrinth, the strength of the enemy increases.

There are traps and treasure chests along the way.

You can log out and take a break. If you log out, you will start from that point.

So summoning Legion is forbidden...or maybe it's not a problem, since they just forbid combat. In any case, summoners who can change their members at will have an advantage. If this were a non-summoner, it would be tough to fight in a row. Considering the fact that you can log out and take a break, this might be an event to be cleared over several days.

However, it will be important to choose the right members. For now, I'll just go with the current group.

We proceeded through the labyrinth. It's not dark, so Lily is going strong.

"I heard there are traps, so be careful"

"Okay, okay"

Lily pushes something with a click. Then the floor she was on disappears. It's a pit.

"Kyaaaa!"

Lily falls, but she can fly, so it's no problem. She's back.

"You scared me..."

"Good thing it was a pit"

But I think we should change the team. I'll replace Hix and Stra and summon Gray and Koihi.

I explained the situation to them and asked them to take the lead. It turned out that this labyrinth was full of traps. Spears were coming out of the floor. Arrows were flying from the walls.

"Labyrinth...scary..."

Lily had come to keep her place behind me.

Setia and Ix alerted me to a treasure chest on the way. But I don't have the skill to unlock it. I'll have to take this one home. Then the two of them inform me of the exit.

"Looks like an exit"

"There is a monster reaction. The number is one"

Umm. I can't see it. Is it a skill?

"Do you know what kind of monster it is?"

Ix and Setia answer my question.

"It's a weird monster with a cow body and a human face. There's a crystal floating around it"

"To be clear, it's creepy"

Apparently, if you have the skill to look far like the eagle eye skill, you can see the boss.

A monster with a cow body and a human face? Don't tell me it's Surabhi? No, there's no way the sacred cow god of Indian mythology is going to be here at the start. And if it's a monster and a god, the god is probably more powerful than the monster.

But then, unfortunately, it's a monster I don't know. I don't know what to do about the members...it's the first time, so they're probably not that strong. But there's a possibility that we'll lose here. And we need to keep the strongest members.

After much thought, I decided on Gray, Gale, Mir, Luna, Astel and Cinth. Mir and Luna could be trusted and with Gray and Gale, I think they'll be fine.

I summoned the members and went into the room. It looks like I'm supposed to wait at the entrance.

Then I identify the enemy.

Kudan Lv15

Normal Monster Subjugation Target Active

Kudan? I don't know this monster. It's in Kanji, so is it a Japanese monster?

Anyway, it looks terrible. It's a monster with the body of a burly cow and the face of a sexually harassing old man. As Setia said, it's creepy.

"My name is Kudan. I am a monster who can see into the future. I can see it, I can see it~. I can see the future of the Dryad~"

It said while looking into a crystal. Mir was taken aback by its appearance.

"Wh, What is it? I have a very bad feeling about this..."

"I see it!"

Then Kudan turned over and began to tremble. What's going on?

When Kudan raised its face, its face turned bright red and its eyes were burning with anger.

"I saw you holding hands with the summoner at the entrance and flirting with him!"

"Eh? We hold hands all the time, don't we?"

"Then will you hold hands with me?"

"Of course I don't want to"

Kudan screams and cries. I'm a man myself, so I can understand the damage, but I think the conversation was weird. Do we hold hands in that form in the first place?

"You at the door! I'll never forgive you! I'm going to teach you the sorrow of being unattractive for the first time in your life!"

It's a terrible rip-off. But this guy forgot an important thing.

"You're with us!"

"You can't mess with papa!"

"Do you disturb me! It's okay! I'll tell you my horror!"

Finally, the battle began. First, Mir shoots a parasitic plant. Kudan ducked out of the way. After that, Gray and Gale attacked, but they were also avoided.

Did this guy...read the attacks of Mir, Gray and Gale?

The following magic attacks by Luna, Astel and Cinth were also avoided. When I saw that, I understood the trick. Then I knew what strategy to take. It looks like I was right to choose Gale.

"Gale! Lightningification. Destroy all the crystals around Kudan!"

"What!? You're not gonna tell on me! Coward!"

It's not forbidden, so it should be safe. I'm not going to be treated like a coward.

Kudan was looking at the floating crystal when being attacked. That seems to be a trigger and no mistake.

"Gaaaa!!"

Gale turned into lightning and destroyed all the crystals. It's hard to avoid with the speed of lightning. And as a bonus, Gale, who became lightning, pierces Kudan and collapses.

However, still charred, Kudan gets up and approaches Mir, Luna, Astel and Cinth.

""Please don't e on more"

""Hi!?""

Mir and the others tried desperately to attack, but Kudan kept coming closer, hitting them all. It's a traumatic experience for women, isn't it? This.

"What's wrong? More coming"

"Woon!"

A completely unexpected roar from Gray hit it and Kudan was wiped out. When it can't see the future, it loses the game. But was it worth it to use Gray for this?

"Gray-san, thank you!"

"You looked great!"

Mir and the others are hugging Gray and thanking him. I feel that this is good. The information flowed and a new passage appeared. I try to move on, but Gray brings me something. It seems to be an item from when we defeated Kudan. I appraise it.

Future Vision Crystal: Rarity 4 Crystal Quality D

A fortune teller's exclusive equipment. Allows you to learn the future prediction skill.

A fortune teller's exclusive equipment. I'm sure Nostra-san will want it...I'll sell it when I get back. I don't need it, you know. The image of Nostra-san smiling faintly appeared in my mind. I knew that this future would come true even without the future vision crystal.

Name Koihi Shrine Beast Lv11

Vitality 77

Magic Power 98

Strength 98

Defense 48

Agility 112

Dexterity 77

Skills

Katana Lv18

Dual Wield Lv1

Wind Blade Lv6

Flame Magic Lv11

Evil Flame Lv14

Holy Fire Lv21

Sign Detection Lv21

Danger Premonition Lv20Lv22

Spirit Power Lv2

Illusion Lv2

Shinto Magic Lv5

Lookout Lv6

Swift Lv7

Sorcery Lv2

Blood Awakening Lv6

Cooking Lv18

Invocation Lv1

Beastification Lv2

Name Gray Silver Wolf Lv13

Vitality 53

Magic Power 37

Strength 80

Defense 38

Agility 84

Dexterity 50

Skills

Bite Lv23

Silver Claw Lv16

Iron Wall Lv14

Sign Detection Lv25

Night Vision Lv25

Danger Detection Lv25Lv26

Silver Fang Lv22

Gale Lv18

Roar Lv13

Name Gale Thunder Beast Lv9

Vitality 42

Magic Power 80

Strength 60

Defense 30

Agility 91

Dexterity 38

Skills

Bite Lv20

Flight Lv10

Horn Strike Lv8

Lightning Claw Lv22

Overpowering Lv12

Night Vision Lv18

Provocation Lv12

Lightning Magic Lv24

Charging Lv4

Electrical Discharge Lv4

Flash of Lightning Lv5

Lightning Fang Lv3

Lightningification Lv3Lv4

Name Luna Nymphe Lv6

Vitality 61

Magic Power 106

Strength 35

Defense 28

Agility 91

Dexterity 72

Skills

Flying Lv25

Lyre Lv5

Dancing Lv17

Sign Isolation Lv3

Danger Premonition Lv3LvLv4

Fascination Scales Lv9

Wind Magic Lv15

Water Magic Lv1Lv3

Wood Magic Lv12

Light Magic Lv1

Transfer Lv3

Blessing Lv3

Protection Lv3

Illusion Lv4

Name Mir Dryad Lv11

Vitality 76

Magic Power 80

Strength 36

Defense 36

Agility 75

Dexterity 74

Skills

Earth Hiding Lv18

Vine Lv10

Swift Lv8

Wind Magic Lv3Lv5

Earth Magic Lv8

Wood Magic Lv7

Water Magic Lv7

Photosynthesis Lv3

Transfer Lv3

Nectar Lv3

Pollen Lv4

Collecting Lv27

Planting Lv14

Parasitic Plant Lv10L11

Trap Setting Lv12

Plant Summoning Lv2

Name Astel Fairy Lv9Lv11

Vitality 2728

Magic Power 5155

Strength 1819

Defense 21

Agility 4650

Dexterity 3234

Skills

Flight Lv5Lv6

Lyre Lv1

Dancing Lv3

Fascination Scales Lv1

Wind Magic Lv10Lv11

Wood Magic Lv10

Illusion Lv3

Name Cinth Imp Lv8Lv10

Vitality 2526

Magic Power 4446

Strength 2224

Defense 22

Agility 4446

Dexterity 2728

Skills

Flight Lv3Lv4

Bloodsucking Lv1

Night Vision Lv3

Sign Isolation Lv3

Concealment Lv1

Dark Magic Lv3Lv5

Curse Lv1

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Author note:

The Minotaur's Labyrinth is a pretty gruesome quest.