The Last Human Returns.
Chapter 31 - Level 4

"... Ethan's unconscious again?"

The Trouble Guild members did not look surprised anymore to hear Ethan losing his consciousness, again and again. It was because he always forced himself to do something.

The main problem is not Ethan who loses consciousness but rather, the opponent Ethan faces. Everyone's facial expressions turned grim knowing how easily the residents on the higher floors would interfere in the affairs of the lower floors.

"Why are you so scared? For a while there should be no problem. To descend the Tower, it required an artifact with an Epic rank at the very least. Even those upstairs residents will be hit with an 80% penalty for their reduced status." Alice tried to appease the Trouble Guild members by explaining the rules of the Tower.

If the residents on the upper floors could descend at will, the balance would be completely broken. Therefore, the Tower made a complicated system to balance the forces.

"How about the 4th Floor? Guild Master had never told him about the 4th Floor." Hu Tao asked another urgent matter as well.

In less than 3 weeks Stampede will occur. Several Guilds had already tried to finish the 4th Floor but, all of them went home with a state of complete failure.

Alice pointed at Li Mei and Kiaa. "The two of you are already more than enough to complete the 4th Floor. You have the best weapons skills."

Li Mei and Kiaa were shocked when Alice recommended the two of them. The challenge on the 4th Floor was just to get outside of the labyrinth. However, all active skills will be locked. So, the difficulty of the 4th Floor increased drastically.

Alice chose both of them not without reason. Kiaa has an amazing archery ability even without the help of skills. He also trained to detect traps and footprints. On the other hand, Li Mei had the best detection and camouflage. His dagger technique was also above all Players with the same weapon.

Alice gave an explanation of her judgment after observing the Trouble Guild from within Ethan's ring.

Li Mei and Kiaa looked at each other. They are honestly afraid. But that doesn't mean they aren't confident at all. They had never really fought in a life and death situation at stake.

Li Mei sighed to dispose of her negative emotions and nodded with a determined look. "If so, I'll finish the 4th Floor as soon as possible."

Kiaa could not resist when Li Mei had already volunteered herself so boldly. Kiaa smiled gently looking at his partner as if he was going to part forever.

"It's been so much fun with you all along."

"Stop saying words like a death flag."

Finally, it was decided if Li Mei and Kiaa would leave tomorrow. That night they partied to release the departure of Kiaa and Li Mei who were considered not to return again.

***

On the 38th Floor, the Byzantine Dracula sustained severe internal injuries. His Mana Heart was chaotic as his personal avatar was defeated by a human who had just arrived at the 3rd Floor.

"... That monster. Is he really human?"

Dracula is completely dubious about Ethan's identity as a human being. According to the reports from the Vampires below, this World called Earth, has no Martial Art or Magic culture. However, Ethan's Sword Science and magic control were at a very high level until Dracula had to use the Unique Ability and was still defeated even if it was only his avatar, not his main body.

However, Dracula did not return empty-handed. When meeting Ethan, Dracula can sense Alice's mana and killing intent. Dracula could not possibly forget which pattern and killing intent made his body tremble just by remembering it.

"... When we meet again, I will make you my own, Lady Alice."

***

[You entered Normal Labyrinth.]

[Only those who are normal are allowed to enter this place. Artifacts and Active Skills were sealed during their stay at Normal Labyrinth.]

[Mission: Find the Way to Escape.]

Kiaa and Li Mei who landed on the 4th Floor, read the message from the System. As per the information available, the mission this time was blurred from this Labyrinth, with active skills, artifacts, and mana blocked.

"Let's move on."

Li Mei did not want to waste too long, immediately taking the lead step in front. Since they did not have such a map back in the ant's nest, now they had to find an exact path out of hundreds of road options.

A swamp containing a pile of green slimes, opened as Li Mei stripped the trap. The traps are getting more diverse as they get in. Guillotine, invisible and odorless poisonous gas, even raining arrows and spears.

"Wait." Li Mei paused the move while in the other T-junction.

Kiaa obediently stopped by Li Mei's side and attempted to wipe out her presence as much as possible without using the skill.

Li Mei peered and found two purple-skinned figures and a deer horn on their foreheads. Although they did not use mana, the aura emitted by the two was enough to make Li Mei feel goosebumps until her hair was lifted.

"Hm?" One of the purple-skinned humanoids looked back.

His colleague who saw that, asked. "What's wrong, why did you stop?"

"... No. gabe. I feel someone is watching."

His partner clicked his tongue clearly in disbelief at his words. "Ck. Have you forgotten where we are? This place completely forbids the use of skills. If there was someone, I would have felt it."

"Namun–"

"Hurry along. We must find Galleus' Golden Horn first from the evil Vampire Nation!" His companion left him behind while grumbling in annoyance.

The two of them immediately left even though one of them was still not so sure. He felt an unpleasant feeling.

Li Mei and Kiaa exhaled once the two Oni moved away. They're really getting caught. Luckily they were in a hurry.

"What do you think, Kiaa? Do you think we can win against them?" Li Mei asked Kiaa's assessment of her Oni earlier.

Kiaa thought for a moment and shook his head with an expression saying it was, impossible. "Their "levels are probably around level 70. Those of us who are only at level 35 are impossible to win in a direct confrontation."

Li Mei had one understanding with Kiaa. Fighting them in a duel from the front was, the most ridiculous action. However, everything was different if it was, an attack from behind. With their passive skills, the resulting damage can kill enemies with one attack.

"Let's focus on finishing 4th Floor first. This is our top priority." Kiaa stopped a crazy idea from Li Mei.

"... You're correct. It seems I was too affected by the Guild Master."

***

Week pass. Kiaa and Li Mei were completely trapped on the 4th Floor. Stress and frustration build up making their bodies feel very tired.

If there is a good thing, it is, a treasure chest. They actually obtained a real treasure chest among the Mimics. They obtained a silver key, two healing potions, and a moon grass seed.

"... I hope this will be over before meeting the purple humans once again."

Kiaa's sincere desire is completely destroyed by fate. Those who had walked so cautiously and in the opposite direction of the purple man, had met again.

"This place really exists." Oni who was temperament, grinned happily to see a hidden room that led into the ground. "Hehe, with this, we will be promoted to Elders!"

"... You're correct. If we find the Golden Horn of Galleus, we will definitely be promoted."

"If so, let's go inside immediately."

The two Oni immediately descended the stairs that led underground.

Li Mei and Kiaa who were hiding in the distance, looked at each other and nodded. After waiting for a while, the two immediately entered the hidden room.

[You entered Ymir Tomb.]

[Skill and Mana blocked allowed inside Ymir Tomb.]