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Dungeon Master Ayla

There's a crossing ahead...

We take a left turn, then turn to the right and move forward all the way till the end of the square.

I no longer see any soldiers. Have you already scouted this place?

No way, I didn't have time. I just remembered the order when DM was describing the directions.

Dungeon Master Ayla

You have come to an unknown, quiet alley. The road in front of you splits into two ways. You need to decide whether you want to go left or right.

DM, will we need abilities related to "hearing" if we go to the right?

Dungeon Master Ayla

No.

Alright, we'll head to the right.

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Using the Help system's bug to detect if there are enemies ahead? How smart.

Dungeon Master Ayla

Keyword detected. Adjusting the Help system.

...Tch, don't say it out. Haven't you realized Ayla is just an AI here?

The team quickly moves into the narrow alley, going through crossroads after crossroads with ease.

When they finally get to an empty ground with no buildings, they find themselves already on the other side of the city.

Teddy throws some fabric to the three rescued members, covering their faces.

Hurry up, let's go before the chaos spreads to here. They'll paste our wanted orders all over the city.

The three Strike Hawk members put fabric on their heads as hoods, but a pedestrian happens to notice them.

Before the situation worsens, Kamui pulls down his hood and puts his hands together. He approaches the pedestrian with a brilliant smile.

Oh dear friend, are you interested in learning about the Church of Flying Ramen?

The pedestrian looks shocked as he has never heard of any church like that. He quickly moves back, then sideways after bumping into a wall, staying away from Strike Hawk as much as possible.

In a forest about four to five towns away, Gray Raven is marching forward in a great struggle.

Through the Heroes' Journal, they were able to find the home of an ex-hero. After spending almost everything they had, the sage finally agreed to dispel the magic that turned them into children.

Finally back to myself...

Dungeon Master Ayla

Lucia rolls a... success.

I want to move the blade sheath from my shoulder back to my waist.

Dungeon Master Ayla

Liv rolls a... success.

Commandant, you're next.

Dungeon Master Ayla

Commandant rolls a... failure.

Dungeon Master Ayla

It wasn't a critical failure, so nothing happened.

Um...

I can only cast high-level spells 8 times a day... And I just used up all of them.

Silence quickly spreads in the hall. Lee, Lucia, and Liv all look down, staring at you coincidentally.

Shall we... just keep going like this?

But there's nothing we can do right now.

Liv even squats down to the same height as you. She gently pats your head.

Maybe I can carry Commandant on my back. You just need to concentrate on the tactics.

Actually...

Wait! Surely something can be done!

I can cast a "Fast Growth" spell on you, then you can grow back yourself.

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