Chapter 38: 38 - the first day of darkness

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Thor moves silently through the dim darkness, carrying no light.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Everything around him is covered with dim shadows, and the outlines are indistinct.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The footing is barely flat, but there are protrusions here and there, and if you carelessly step on them, you are sure to get your foot caught.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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However, Thor's footsteps are not wavering even a little.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He continues to walk at a constant speed deep into the darkness, avoiding obstacles without any hesitation.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Suddenly, without a sound, a stone the size of his fist comes flying toward him.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor moves his eyebrows slightly and dares to go straight ahead.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Just before it hits Thor, the stone makes a dull sound and changes direction.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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A deafening sound of laughter echoes from the depths of the darkness, perhaps mistaking the sound for a hit.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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And again, from beyond the darkness, a new stone is thrown at Thor.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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This time he moved.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He steps forward and strikes it with his sword, scraping the side of the stone to change its trajectory.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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A small spark is created between the stone and the blade that grazed it at high speed.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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It makes the green-skinned monster lift his sword just in front of him, and for a moment, he looks eerily like a monster.　Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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But Thor showed no signs of impatience and stepped forward as if he had been waiting for it.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He flicks away the swinging blade and inserts the tip of his sword into the open neck.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The hobgoblin's throat is pierced, and his body convulses with a muffled scream.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor kicks the monster's carcass to shield it from another flying stone.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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He slips past the crumpled monster and closes the distance at once.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The hobgoblin seems to have given up its projectile attack as Thor closes in on it.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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It strikes at him with a stone in its grip.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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In almost the same motion as before, Thor's sword aims at its throat as soon as it flicks its arm.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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But the hobgoblin ducks slightly and just barely avoids the tip of Thor's sword.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Smoothly, Thor's hips twist, and the movement moves his arm down his spine.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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His wrist, gripping the sword, is now strong, and in an instant the blade changes its trajectory from a thrust to a cleave, slicing the monster's neck with a brilliant slash.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The head flies through the air and falls to the ground, rolling vigorously.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor stepped back to avoid the spurt of blood from the body that was left behind a beat later, and searched for signs of his surroundings.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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After confirming that there is no movement, he sheathes his sword, it.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Then he called out to the darkness behind him.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"It's done. Give me some light."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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At that moment, a click sounded and a soft light came on.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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At the same time, two shadows appeared in the darkness.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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One was a woman wearing a pure white robe and a shining white breastplate.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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In one hand she held a staff, and in the other a small magic stone lamp emitting a pale glow.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The other was a child wearing a large red cape.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Her blonde curly hair shook as she ran toward us, her purple eyes shining.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Good night, Thor!"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Are you tired, To-chan?　All right, Moo will fix you up!"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The approaching child clenches his fist and smacks Thor's hip.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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I don't know how he does it, but it seems to be Moo's way of relieving his fatigue.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Smiling at the child's innocence, Thora hooks the magic stone lamp to her staff and leans it against the wall, then pulls a knife from the sheath of her waistband.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Without hesitation, she cuts off the fallen hobgoblin's ear and searches under its chin for a magic stone.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The girl pulls out a rough, clear stone, wipes off the green blood, and happily puts it in her sack.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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She tries to do the same with the other one, only to find that only the body is left.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Hey, this one's head is missing!"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Did it fall out anywhere?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I wonder where it is..."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Sola held up a magic stone lamp, which reflected the surroundings in a subdued light.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor and the others were surrounded on all sides by a wall of earth.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The walls, with discolored stones in some places, were distorted and formed corridors.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The ceiling covered with earth is reasonably high, and there is still enough room for Thor to swing his sword.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The passage is wide enough for two adults to walk side by side.　　Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The name of this place is the cave of kobolds.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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This is the dungeon that Thor and the others are currently conquering.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thora finds a hobgoblin's head under the wall of the passageway and picks it up happily.　Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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She quickly finishes the process and returns to the dungeon, placing the head gently on the ground.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor hands his staff to the girl and lifts the magic stone lamp to illuminate the area.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Well, let's go back. I'm sure the people outside are getting tired of waiting.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Yes, sir. I'll hold the light, okay?Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Moo can hold it for you!"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Moe, who has been placed neatly on Thor's back, proudly wields the magical stone tool he has been handed.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor and the others, having taken out the last of the hobgoblins, began to head back the way they had come.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The cave is not very intricate, and is only three layers deep.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Moreover, the only room in the third level is that of the master of the labyrinth.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Moreover, only one type of monster appears in the labyrinth, so it can be said that it is not a very difficult underground labyrinth.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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However, hobgoblins, which are close relatives of goblins, not only increase in size and intelligence, but also each individual has its own role.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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In other words, they take on a vocational role, just like humans.　Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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A hobgoblin fighter comes forward, wielding a rusty sword.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The Hobgoblin Shooter, who hides in the rear and throws stones at you.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The Hobgoblin Shaman, also hiding in the rear, uses dark arts.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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And the Hobgoblin Chief who unites them.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The most troublesome among them are the shooter and the shaman, who have gained the means to attack remotely.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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There is no light source in the cave, of course.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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At best, there is only a small amount of sunlight coming in through the doorways.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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And subhumans, who are the children of the goddess of darkness, naturally have good night vision.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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If you walk around with a torch, you will be noticed from a long distance and attacked.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The only way to defend against stones flying at lights from a distance is to use shields, but this makes the burden on the shieldmen much heavier.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Moreover, they sometimes aim at the foot of the target.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor could have used his sword to bounce them all off, but they are massive objects that fly at high speeds.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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There is a risk of the blade being bent or chipped.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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This is especially true for Thor's iron sword, which is sharpened to a very thin edge in pursuit of sharpness.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Thor's plan was to shorten the distance between the two blades by making the conditions the same without lights so that they could approach each other without being noticed.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Tor, are you pleased with Moe's eyes?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Yeah, Moe was a big help to me."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"I see. I guess To-chan needs Moo to keep her company.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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As the child starts to get into a good mood, I give him a slight tug on his cheek.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Moo giggles, hardly moving his face.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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The Purple-Eyed Tribe has beast-like eyes with vertical pupils.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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These special eyes magnify the smallest amount of light and allow them to see clearly in dimly lit places.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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All that remains is to that vision.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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However, due to the position in which Moo was standing, Thor had the strange experience of moving his body while looking at his own back.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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After a short walk, a dazzling light appears at the end of a gently sloping passage.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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It is an exit to the ground.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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Naturally, there are no stairs.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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As Toll and the others step out of the cave, the men, who had been sitting comfortably in a circle, turn around at once.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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All of them are strong and strong-built, carrying tools for digging in the earth.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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One of them stood up and approached us with a puzzled look on his face.Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Hey, hey, hey, are you taking a break already? Are you guys all right?Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"No, I'm done."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"What?"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"So you can go in now. I've finished cleaning up one layer."Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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"Really?　It ain't even been an hour!"Read at https://w w w . m t l r e a d e r.com

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