The Story of How I Ended Up Becoming a Hero Without Realizing It While Training in the Infinite Labyrinth - Chapter 15
Tesshin watched my movements from every angle. After about 10 minutes, he said, “That’s enough.”
“By the way, can I ask about prices first? I have some money, but if it’s too high…”
“No worries. Lady Shinonome already covered your full set.”
“…Huh?”
He explained: Rui paid in advance.
I emailed her—she replied, “Payment for the magic stones.”
“You really didn’t know?”
“Not at all. How much for the set?”
“Full body: 10 million yen. Top materials—rest assured.”
10 million as “thanks.” I thought I’d repaid her, but now deeper in debt.
Crafting takes two days. I promised to pick up then and left.
Rui’s driver gone—I took a taxi home.
Ate takeout gyudon for lunch, entered 【Infinite Labyrinth】.
“First, save 10 million+ to repay Rui. Or gift something worth it.”
Absolute goal set. Entered Floor 2.
Hunted Wolves and goblins, dumped stones into Inventory mindlessly.
Pack Wolves—no wasted stamina now.
“…Thought it might show. Floor 2 irregular.”
Like Floor 1’s High Goblin—different fur.
Normal Wolves: gray. This: larger, partial green.
“Forest Wolf, per the bestiary…”
Readied sword and shield, analyzed.
It stared back.
Instantly—face in front of me.
“Close! Fraction slower—dead.”
Shield bashed its face; I retreated.
Follow-up—I kicked its jaw.
Higher level, enhanced physique—awkward angles workable.
“Good thing I studied martial arts videos. Solid hit.”
Staggered Wolf—I closed, struck head.
Didn’t kill, but it glared, recovered.
“GRRROOO!”
Roared, aura flared—Rampage.
Explosive power boost; crashes after.
“Died here countless times. One-shot you.”
“GRUOOO!”
Charged—far faster.
Tracked by presence, not eyes.
Swung—blade met face full-force.
“…Guess I’ve grown.”
Sat, replayed the fight.
Corpse left magic stone and Skill Orb—stored both.
Rested minutes, headed to Floor 3 stairs.
“Floor 2 this tough—Floor 3 will be brutal…”
Descended.
Floor 3: lit cave.
“So much glow moss—no extra light needed. Still, prepare flashlight for emergencies…”
Scouted briefly, exited.
✤
Floor 2 clear confirmed.
Granting EXP and difficulty-scaled rewards.
✤
Same as Floor 1: EXP, magic stones.
Potions added to Inventory: healing, mana, status recovery.