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I Got a New Skill Every Time I Was Exiled, and After 100 Different Worlds, I Was Unmatched (Web Novel) - Chapter 513: Running and Fleeing Are Three Times as Exhausting Compared to Each Other
Chapter 513: Running and Fleeing Are Three Times as Exhausting Compared to Each Other
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Uwaaah! Whats with this boring trap!?While running through the wide corridor, I shouted that instinctively. Behind me trailed a slimy, translucent pale green liquid, oozing like some kind of slime. It filled the entire corridor and flowed forward with a rather moderate speed.
Chuu, chuu This is quite tough, I must say.
Nyaa. Things over there are still fine, nya.
Of course, I wasnt the only one being chased. Alongside me were Zurich, Nyamcket, and naturally, Tia. But
Hahh Hahh Hahh
Tia, are you okay?
Hahh hahh Yes, Im still fine.
Her words werent much different from Nyamckets, but the exhaustion was clearly more evident on Tias face. The reason why a scholars assistant like Nyamcket seemed more composed than Tiawho was used to intense battleswas simple: this chase had already been going on for nearly twenty minutes.
The sticky liquid creeping behind us moved at the speed of a light jog. Escaping it momentarily wasnt difficult, but the real issue lay in the corridor itself. Even after running this far, there were no branching paths whatsoever.
What a nasty trap this is. Are they trying to corner us little by little?
Chuu, chuu Actually, I wonder if that even qualifies as a trap, Zurich responded to my grumbling. Despite being the smallest among us, Zurich was likely the second most tired after Tia. As I glanced at him curiously, he continued with his thoughts.
Perhaps chuu, that is the cleaning mechanism of this ruin? Chuu I couldnt help but wonder why there wasnt any dust on the floors despite its age chuu. But if that thing melts everything to keep the place clean chuu, then it makes sense.
Ah, I see. Well, thats one ridiculously thorough cleaning job.
When we first noticed the unidentified slime approaching, we had realized it wasnt moving fast enough to be a true threat. Curious, we had intentionally approached it to investigate.
After seeing it dissolve a thrown copper coin with a sizzling sound, we had concluded that it was a trap designed to kill intruders. But if its a cleaning mechanism, then its slow pace certainly checks out.
Nyaa. But if its for cleaning, wouldnt they usually do it when no ones around, nya?
Thats true but we entered through the workers passage, didnt we? Since were not official visitors, chuu, chuu it might not recognize us. Or maybe its treating us like foreign debris, hence the slime is flowing toward us?
Hahh hahh Being treated like trash is seriously insulting
Tia muttered dryly while her footsteps wavered slightly. But it couldnt be helped. Though the required speed wasnt particularly high, the incessant pressure of death creeping behind us, coupled with the uncertainty of how long wed have to keep running, was as mentally draining as it was physically.
Furthermore, Tia, being an elf with inherently lower physical strength, naturally tired faster than Nyamcket or Zurich, both of whom were beastmen far more physically robust than humans. Comparatively, my body, which had been strengthened after leveling up, allowed me to maintain a stronger pace.
Tia, get on my back.
Ed? But
No buts! Zurich, you tooget on Nyamckets back!
Alright. Sorry, Ed.
Chuu My apologies, Nyamcket.
Nyaa! Carrying sensei is no big deal, nya!
We stopped briefly, just for a few seconds. I hoisted Tia onto my back, while Nyamcket carried Zurich, and the four of us resumed running. Even though the situation wasnt dire yet, conserving everyones stamina for later was crucial. If we didnt prepare for an unexpected sprint, wed be in big trouble.
Now that I think about it, there was a time when you carried me like this before, Ed.
Yeah, compared to back then, youve gotten heavier.
Youre such a jerk, Ed!
Tia pouted and lightly smacked me on the head as I smirked. Back when I carried her on my back during our first round of adventures, she had been so light that it brought tears to my eyessymbolizing her fading life at the time.
Now, though, her weight pressed firmly against me, warm and reassuring. To me, that sensation was the greatest happiness imaginable.
Beside us, Nyamcket was running on all fours, moving gracefully even with Zurich clinging tightly to her back. Despite the situation, they looked surprisingly at ease.
Chuu, you really are fast, Nyamcket.
This isnt fast at all, nya. If anything, its slow, nya.
Is that so? Well, Im counting on you, Nyamcket!
Nyaa!
Looks like those two are fine or rather, theyve gotten used to this?
Ha, seems that way.
Perhaps they had even escaped stronger beasts like this before. Whether true or not, it was clear there was no need to worry about those two.
We picked up our pace slightly and ran for another five minutes, creating a hundred-meter gap between ourselves and the slime before finally reaching the end of the corridor. However, it wasnt the safe haven we had hoped for.
A dead end with four doors Thats a pretty obvious setup.
But we dont have much choice, do we?
The edges of the floor had metal grates, likely where the slime would drain away. Of course, we had no way to descend through them, and even if we forcibly broke through, it would only lead to being melted alive.
Thankfully, there are four doors. No reason to hesitatelets go!
The approaching slime left us with barely twenty seconds. Without waiting, Zurich opened one door and jumped through. The moment he did, the door vanished, leaving behind a solid stone wall.
Nyaa, so thats how it works, nya. Alright, my turn!
Nyamcket opened a second door, leaped through it, and it too disappeared behind her. That left two doors and about ten seconds before the slime reached us.
Then Ill
Tia!
As Tia reached for one of the remaining doors, I grabbed her hand firmly. For a moment, our warmth exchanged through the touch, and she gave me a bright smile.
Alright, Im going!
Got itgo ahead!
I watched her disappear through one door, leaving just one remaining for me. But as I moved to open it both doors vanished at once, replaced by solid walls.
Huh?
I touched the surface of the stone in disbelief, pushing with all my might. But it was no usethe wall wouldnt budge an inch.
No, no, no! What kind of cruel joke is this!? Why would that happen!?
My angry shouts echoed in vain. The slime continued to close in, and the heel of my shoe started dissolving.
Ahhh! Hot, hot, hot! Damn it, are you kidding me!? If you wont do anything, Im not holding back either!
Alright, I guess I have no choice. This ones special, okay?
Huh? Who said that!?
At the sound of a mysterious voice, a door appeared in front of me. Feeling the heat dangerously close to my backside, I dove through it headfirst only to stumble forward, landing flat on my face.
Damn it I wont forget this
With the cool breeze brushing against my now-exposed rear, I muttered a heartfelt curse toward whoeveror whateverhad set me up for such an embarrassing fate.
