novelraw Chapter 281 The Arrival of the Minotaur
Chapter 281 The Arrival of the Minotaur
Chapter 281 The Arrival of the Minotaur
Looking at the entrance to the fourth level, Xia Sheng was not surprised at all.
Since Yukino Yukinoshita and Mahiru Shiina haven't appeared, there must be a fourth level.
He won't let them be idle.
However, before Mai Sakurajima and the others had left, the entrance to the fourth floor appeared, which surprised him quite a bit.
Could it be that the two of them can also go to the fourth floor?
However, he was wrong.
"Xia Sheng, it seems we can't go."
Mai Sakurajima's helpless voice reached his ears. Natsuo turned around and looked at the two of them, only to see that their feet were already transparent.
Transparency extends rapidly, from the feet to the legs, and then to the waist.
The two left much faster than usual.
It was as if they were being sent back.
"Don't worry, we'll see each other again tomorrow," Xia Sheng reassured him.
"You might be in trouble," Mai Sakurajima warned sternly.
I will try my best.
"What do you mean, 'as much as possible'? You must do it. I'll go to your house tomorrow to check on the situation."
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"Uh...that's a bit difficult."
"What do you mean?"
"I wasn't home last night."
"At Mahiru's house?"
"No, it's not that..."
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"?"
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Before Mai Sakurajima could ask any more questions, she and Kaguya Shinomiya disappeared together.
Xia Sheng scratched his head and sighed helplessly. It seemed he would have to explain things clearly tomorrow.
There's nothing to be ashamed of, but given Yui Yuigahama's personality, if their affair were exposed so quickly, she would definitely be too embarrassed to show her face in public.
But the truth will have to come out sooner or later, so we can only ask her to make a sacrifice.
Xia Sheng made his decision and didn't linger. After drinking a drop of the orc's black blood, he headed towards the fourth floor.
Xia Sheng was full of confidence; no matter who the intruder on the fourth floor was, he was certain of victory.
Because he received Yui Yuigahama's blessing.
There's no blessing that's more effective than a girl offering herself.
Upon reaching the fourth floor, Xia Sheng found that it wasn't much different from the third floor, except that there was more green grass.
The ground was covered with green grass, so thick that you couldn't see the soil at all unless you dug it up.
This place is even more vibrant.
After carefully observing the surroundings and confirming the location, Natsumi waited quietly for Yukino and the others to arrive.
The two appeared very quickly.
"You're here." Xia Sheng walked towards the two of them.
"Hmm." Yukino Yukinoshita nodded, her attention drawn to her surroundings.
Shiina Mahiru stared at Natsumi with a smile, then circled around him, sniffing him.
"What are you doing?" Xia Sheng asked knowingly.
"Let me check if there are any traces or smells left behind," Shiina Mahiru said directly, without any attempt to hide anything.
....." Natsumi remained silent, his lips twitching. He knew Shiina Mahiru would care.
"There's hardly any smell anymore. Let me check my back..."
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As Shiina Mahiru spoke, she lifted Natsuo's shirt to examine his back.
"Oh, there are also some scratches."
"What scratches?" Yukino Yukinoshita, having finished observing her surroundings, was drawn to Yukino's question.
"See for yourself." Shiina Mahiru turned Natsu around so that his back was to Yukino Yukinoshita.
Xia Sheng let her sway as she pleased; at this moment, he still felt guilty.
I definitely don't feel guilty.
I've had that thought for a long time, and feeling guilty is being irresponsible to myself.
"What happened?" Yukino Yukinoshita immediately noticed the scratches on Natsuo's back, even though they were only faint marks.
But it was obvious that someone was hugging him from the front and grabbing him from behind.
She knew that Xia Sheng had a strong ability to recover, and the fact that there were still marks showed how serious it had been in the first place.
"Can't you tell?" Shiina Mahiru asked Yukino Yukinoshita with a smile.
"What did you figure out?"
"That's true, after all, you're still a novice and don't understand anything."
"What do you mean?" Yukino Yukinoshita frowned.
"It's simple. Natsumi slept at Yui's house last night."
"Yui family..." Yukino Yukinoshita finally understood.
"I see."
She then realized that Yui's unusual behavior a few days ago was because she had made up her mind.
"Is that all the reaction you're going to get?" Shiina Mahiru looked at her calm expression, somewhat disappointed.
"Should I react in any way?" Yukino Yukinoshita asked calmly.
Regret? Annoyance? Jealousy? Angry?
No.
"Really? You've fallen behind and been beaten to it," Shiina Mahiru teased her.
"There's nothing to be backward about. In these matters, it's perfectly normal for either person to make the decision first," Yukino Yukinoshita replied calmly.
"Really?" Shiina Mahiru still didn't believe it.
"Rather than me, it's you who's jealous, isn't it?" Yukino Yukinoshita glanced at her and smiled gently.
"What...?" Shiina Mahiru choked on her words.
"Looks like it. You wanted to get a sense of pride from me, didn't you? Too bad, you're disappointed." Yukino Yukinoshita smiled smugly.
"You're so annoying..." Shiina Mahiru didn't refute.
After all, she was indeed very jealous. It was one thing for her man to be with another woman, but she even stopped eating.
It would be impossible for her to remain calm and unconcerned.
But despite the jealousy, I was mentally prepared for this situation long ago.
Their situation is a case in point.
Even if she's not his girlfriend, he's still just as jealous.
"Never mind that for now, didn't you notice anything?" Yukino Yukinoshita changed the subject.
"What do you mean 'don't worry about this for now'? This is very important, okay?" Shiina Mahiru retorted.
"It is important, but there are other important things."
"What?" Shiina Mahiru noticed her serious expression and immediately adjusted her mindset.
"Look around you."
"around?"
Shiina Mahiru glanced around and didn't feel there was much difference.
"Aside from the grass growing a bit taller, is there any other problem?"
"The grass here wasn't growing when we came before, but it's grown now... This isn't the third level, is it?" Yukino Yukinoshita asked Natsuo to confirm.
"Yes, this is the fourth floor." Xia Sheng nodded.
"really."
"It really is the fourth floor." Shiina Mahiru immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.
"Tell us about the first three floors first," Yukino Yukinoshita said.
"The first three floors haven't changed much, but May is the only one on the first floor. Yui and the others went straight to the second floor, while Mai and the others went straight to the third floor."
"Is that so...?"
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"May and Nino are in different situations," Shiina Mahiru said.
"Hmm... Either she has to adapt to each floor's changes on Friday, like you, or the fourth floor is very dangerous," Xia Sheng replied in a heavy tone.
"The latter is more likely," Yukino Yukinoshita said.
"Yes... step back!"
Xia Sheng's expression suddenly changed, and he gave a stern warning.
Without hesitation, the two of them leaned against the wall behind Xia Sheng and, together with him, gazed intently into the depths.
Deep inside, space was violently fluctuating and severely distorted.
Xia Sheng's gaze was stern as he gripped his katana tightly, staring intently at the distorted space, his heart pounding with tension.
His sense of danger was alerting him, alarm bells were ringing frantically, louder than ever before, stronger than the danger posed by the six orcs.
What follows will be a tough battle.
The space continued to fluctuate, and Xia Sheng and the others kept a close watch, remaining vigilant. After a long time, the distortion returned to normal, and the fluctuations disappeared.
Immediately afterwards, a thick, powerful thigh stepped out first, its muscles bulging, its lines distinct, and it exuded power.
The legs resemble human legs, but the feet resemble hooves.
As the other leg stepped in, its appearance was fully revealed.
It has a human-like appearance, stands on two feet, and has bulging muscles all over its body, clearly defined, looking as solid as a rock.
Its body was covered in fur, red fur, covering its upper body, exuding a wildness.
Its right hand held a giant axe, its metallic appearance evident and its surface gleaming.
What's most striking is its head; it doesn't resemble a human at all, but rather the head of an animal, a cow.
The moment Xia Sheng and the others saw it, its identity immediately came to mind.
Minotaur!
The intruders on the fourth floor were minotaurs!
It was armed with an axe and had a robust physique; it was definitely a warrior. Xia Sheng suspected that he would have to fight it in close combat.
But can his power contend with it?
Is it like the orcs, almost immune to physical and magical attacks?
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