“Why is it? Why won’t my attacks land?”

 

The Demon King was anxious, clearly something was different about him compared to earlier.

Was it his confidence? Or his stance? He didn’t know.

 

“Gyaah!!”

 

The Demon King simply roared and swung his axe.

This small entity hasn’t become any faster, yet not even once have I grazed it.

 

“Gyah!?”

 

The Demon King, wildly swinging his axe, eventually realizes that Kai has vanished.

He looks around, but he can’t find him.

 

If he had calmed down, he might have seen him, but with exhaustion and impatience…

 

And then, Mirage.

 

“!?”

 

What it noticed was the sensation of his own fully swung axe.

It was clearly heavier than usual.

 

The Demon King, in disbelief, looked behind.

There was a knight there.

 

A single knight using Mirage to scatter the light.

He holds his sword on top of the axe, and he is staring straight over here.

 

The scene looked like something out of Ushiwakamaru and Benkei[1].

 

“Haah!!!”

 

The most powerful attack Kai can muster now.

He plunged that single attack into the Demon King’s neck.

In an instant, it pierces the softest spot with the thinnest layer of magic.

 

Blood spattered, and the light faded from the Demon King’s eyes.

 

The massive demon slowly fell backward.

 

Not a single counterattack was granted, and all the attacks it launched were met with empty air.

As if Kai could see the future, no matter what kind of attacks it made, no matter how many complex feints it intertwined in its attacks.

 

By the blow of a boy who sees through everything.

 

“I won……”

 

The massive tremor echoing throughout the labyrinth declared the victor.

 

Kai has won.

He made a small victory pose due to the relief of surviving and the joy of defeating such a formidable enemy.

 

I’m losing in terms of numbers, but with these awakened eyes, I can see through everything and surpass it.

 

And at this moment.

 

◇

 

『Conditions 1, 2, 3, and 4 are confirmed, full clear reward will be granted. 』

 

I have won against the dungeon’s malice.

Feeling a bit deflated, I sat down on the spot due to fatigue.

 

That was really close, though I received no significant injuries.

Just bruises, and maybe a slight fracture, but that’s about it.

 

However, there’s no doubt that it was the strongest enemy I’ve ever faced.

 

There was as much difference in strength as when I fought against Phu Yen of the God- Destruction Cult.

 

“It really was close. I don’t know if it’s good luck or bad luck as usual…”

 

Nobody, not even me with these eyes, knew about the existence of an extra boss.

It might appear in B-Rank dungeons and above.

If I look at other Cubes, there are probably those whose content I can’t see like condition 4.

 

I wonder if I’ll be able to see it when my access rights become D-Rank.

 

“I have to increase this access right level quickly… oh? I can go home. That’s right!”

 

I hurriedly stabbed my sword into the fallen Demon King’s chest.

Now I can see magic, so I knew immediately where the magic stone was.

 

“I have to take at least this much as a war booty…”

 

As if waiting for me to extract the magic stone, particles of light wrap around me.

With the signal for return, my vision darkened, and I was inside the emerald Cube.

 

“After all this trouble, the clear reward is… huh?”

 

I looked at the B-Rank Cube’s status.

After clearing it, I could see the complete clear reward.

 

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−

Remaining Magic: 0/10000 (+100/24h)

Difficulty Level: B-Rank

 

◆Rewards

First Clear Reward（Complete）: Magic Power +5,000

・Condition 1: Defeat the boss in an uncaptured state.

 

Complete Clear Reward (Complete): Magic Power +10,000, Class Up Ticket (Advanced), Skill Level Up Ticket (B-Rank Cube First Complete Clear Reward)

・Condition 1: Clear while solo.

・Condition 2: Defeat 100 Ogre type.

・Condition 3: Defeat the boss within 24 hours after entering the Cube.

・Condition 4: Defeat the Extra Boss.

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−

 

“10,000 magic power plus! As expected, and a Class Up Ticket and… a Skill Level Up Ticket… A Skill Level Up Ticket!?”

 

I looked around.

There was a silver ticket, and a rainbow-colored ticket lying there.

 

With trembling hands, I picked it up, and stared at the Skill Level Up Ticket with my Eye of God.

Is this radiant rainbow-colored ticket the crystallization of my wish?

 

Hoping that it is true to its name.

 

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−

Type: Item

Title: Skill Level Up Ticket

Acquisition Difficulty: S

Effect: If you have a skill that is available to level up, you can increase its level by one.

Explanation

A ticket given to the first person in the world to completely clear a B-Rank Trial Box.

Activate by tearing this ticket.

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−

 

“Could this… could this be…!!”

 

Immediately after, the usual voice echoed in my mind.

 

“Individual name: Kai Amachi, Do you want to level up the skill: Access Right Lv1? If so, please tear up the Skill Level Up Ticket.”

 

Without any hesitation, I ripped the ticket. Suddenly, the rainbow-colored ticket transformed into a seven-colored light and was absorbed into my body.

 

I stared at my status.

 

−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−

Name: Kai Amachi

Condition: Good

Job: Novice Knight (Light) 【Beginner】

Skill(s): The Eye of God, Access Rights Lv2, Mirage

Magic Power: 21,185

Attack Power: Reflection Rate ▶ 50 (+20)% = 14,829

Defense Power: Reflection Rate ▶ 25 (+20)% = 9,533

Agility: Reflection Rate ▶ 25 (+20)% = 9,533

Intelligence: Reflection Rate ▶ 50 (+20)% = 14,829

 

Equipment:

• Demon King’s Treasure Sword = Total Reflection Rate +20%

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“I did it! I did it! I might be able to see it now!”

 

Inside the emerald Cube, which was slowly closing and shifting into sleep mode, some passersby started looking at me, but they couldn’t see me due to Mirage.

 

But that doesn’t matter now.

 

I quickly headed to the hospital.

 

I was anxious, I might still not be able to see it.

If the access rights are D-Rank, then there might be a C-Rank.

 

Nevertheless, I couldn’t stand still, so I ran to the hospital.

 

Not by car, not by train.

 

I ran because I was in a hurry.

My heart urged me to go faster, so I used my A-Rank power to its fullest and ran, even if it meant ignoring the traffic rules.

 

“…haah, haah…”

 

After about 30 minutes of running, I arrived at the hospital.

It’s located in one of Tokyo’s prime locations, one of Japan’s leading large hospitals, the National Clearer’s Hospital.

 

“I’d like to visit. I’m here for Nagi Amachi.”

 

I pulled out my clearer qualification license and revealed my identity.

 

Then, I ran up the stairs.

Beyond the door was my beloved sister.

 

Unable to wait, I looked at Nagi’s status.

 

And then.

 

“So that’s… that’s how it is… Nagi…”

 

Tears blurred my vision as I read the displayed text.

 

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Translators Notes:

[1] A legendary Japanese warrior from the Heian Period of Japan (794-1185), is commonly featured or mentioned in Japanese works.