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"Le- Let's just leave already! Any complaints? Hey, open this iron door!”
The leader pounded on the iron door. His pride was crumpled and he couldn't bear the cold glares from his comrades.
"Does everyone agree?"
The man asked, but there was no need for translation. The mercenaries nodded without a word and headed towards the door.
Their spirits were low. Coming here had been a grave mistake. He hoped to make a profit from Loop, but their loyalty was hurt, and their money was wasted.
"Guys, let's get out of here quickly. Come this way."
The mercenaries' attitudes were different from before. Though they were disheartened, they knew that it would be wise to be on their guard when dealing with the children.
However, Shirone's party remained unmoved, watching the mercenaries intently.
The mage quietly became uneasy. The ominous feeling seemed to prove true as Amy spoke coldly.
“We don’t want to go out yet?”
The mercenaries' heads turned in unison. All sorts of emotions crossed their eyes, including anger, confusion, and fear.
At least the quick-witted mage swallowed her anger and spoke in a soothing tone.
"Why don't you guys want to leave? It's already over, isn't it? We are too tired, and we don't want to continue."
"That may be your opinion, but once we entered here, we became one. Don't you know? If we just leave without considering everyone's opinion, it would be problematic."
The mage was upset, but he had no choice but to accommodate Amy's wishes for now.
"Fine. I didn't pay attention to that part. So, let's leave."
"Sorry, but that won't work. We have to go through here and go to Kerugo.”
"But there's no way to go! Ah...!"
The woman's face turned pale. There was a way.
This was the room of Achievement and Sacrifice. It didn't necessarily require only achievements to prove oneself.
The man with the white tattoo said quietly.
"Will you leave or leave someone behind? If you want to prove your abilities, pass through the Labyrinth of Time and Space. If you want to prove your sacrifice, send four people as sacrifices to save four."
"Huh? What are you saying?"
As soon as Rian asked, the archer translated. Of course, it was a completely distorted and transformed language.
"Oh, if you're done with your business, go quickly."
Amy said with a smile.
“Huh, that’s strange? I've definitely heard this. You can send 4 people at the expense of 4 people.”
The archer's eyes were filled with shock.
"You…. Did you know the native language?”
“What are you talking about? That's what I heard when I first came. What kind of fool do you take us for? You don't even remember what you've heard once?"
The archer's mouth hung open. Oh, is that how it was? No, not really? Wasn't it strange to remember something you heard for the first time?
"Anyway, sacrifice four people. One, two, three, four. Exactly four."
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Infinite Mage (Novel)
