Calling

When Erica Hambell arrives at the guild, the first thing she does is make plans with the guild leader by calling the receptionist.

Her emotions remain suppressed as a result of seeing her parents' deaths in the past.

However, because she is a professional investigator, she would utilize her brain and avoid letting her emotions interfere with her decision-making.

Despite the fact that she does not have an appointment, her admission is permitted, and she is directed to the guild leader's office.

"It has been a while, Erica!"

Angelina Valentine.

A tanned woman with a well-endowed figure, is Erica Hambell's friend and May City guild leader.

Angelina Valentine is a profit-seeker, but when it comes to her friend, Erica Hambell, she would not hesitate to contribute half of her earnings.

Well, only half, and that is her limit.

"Yes, Lina, it's been a while!"

Erica Hambell consistently refers to her as Lina, rather than Angelina.

They hug each other as a welcome gesture.

After that, they sit, and the atmosphere changes abruptly.

"It appears that you are not come only to see me, am I correct?"

"You really know me."

"Oh come on."

Angelina Valentine responded as if she had received a complement, adding, "Anyway, tell me. What do you want me to do?"

Erica Hambell hesitates before speaking: "I need to use your magic tool right now."

"Oh. I see. To whom?"

"Aqua Infinity."

"Oh, it's cutie Aqua! Did anything happen to her?"

"Do you think I'll go here if I find out what happened to her?"

"Oh, you're right."

Suddenly, Angelina Valentine takes out a hand-sized circular object.

This magical instrument is what keeps May City safe from danger.

This magic instrument has no name, and the previous guild leader passed it on without giving it a name, so she decided to give it one.

Unfortunately, she has no sense of naming, thus she refers to this magical gadget as Red Dot.

As the name implies, the Red dot has a map outline, and its appearance indicates a hazard.

It can also be utilized as a person tracker, which explains why adventurer deaths are so minimal in this city.

Angelina Valentine said the name "Aqua Infinity" as she imagined Aqua Infinity's appearance.

A minute later, a red dot appears in the Zura Forest, where Aqua Infinity stated she will go with her party.

Erica Hambell's pulse raced as she saw this.

She stands up and looks seriously at Angelina Valentine, saying, "I need to go there right now."

…

Thirteen hours ago...

Vince Leviathan has been dodging all of the attacks directed at him for about 5 hours.

He takes a break every hour and then resumes the trial.

After all, they do not have enough food for a week.

His food supply lasts two to three days, but he has no idea how much his companion has.

He decided to take a break for now and inquired about his companions.

Vince Leviathan: How is your food supply?

Aqua Infinity: I only have enough for two or three days.

Jack Pascal: Same as her. Just for a few days.

Vince Leviathan: I see.

He sighs.

Vince Leviathan: I'm sorry I couldn't take you out here.

As a gunner, his primary weapon is a gun, but even without it, he can fight because he learnt a combat style from a master.

Unfortunately, just because he knows how to fight in close combat does not mean he possesses the strength, speed, or reaction time required for this trial chamber's challenge.

Whenever Aqua Infinity presses the button on her side, even though he knows when and where the attack would emerge, he is unable to move to avoid it due to the hidden intention of the attack and the speed itself.

His food supplies may be sufficient for a few days, but his healing potions are limited.

Jack Pascal: Do not apologize. I found this location. I apologize for putting everyone in danger out of curiosity and avarice.

Vince Leviathan: You do not have to apologize. We are adventurers. Greed and curiosity push us to this career, right, Aqua?

Aqua Infinity: What exactly are you talking about? You both are the reason I'm going to die here! Ugh! I regret coming here.

Vince Leviathan: "…"

Jack Pascal: "…"

…

Nine hours ago...

Vince Leviathan is currently resting again.

Despite being in prison, he did not feel depressed like the last time he was isolated from his companions in a labyrinth.

"This smartphone is very helpful for my mental health."

Aqua Infinity: Huh? Have you said anything?

He forgot their smartphone was still on the line.

Vince Leviathan: Nothing. I am only talking to myself. Anyway, we'll rest tonight and continue tomorrow. However, please do not hold the call and put it on a loud speaker so that we may continue to communicate.

Aqua Infinity & Jack Pascal: OK!

The night was over, but Vince Leviathan couldn't sleep, so he began to hunt for his friend.

Although he couldn't see them, he could hear their sleep sounds.

…

*Ring

*Vibrate

Vince Leviathan awakens to the ringing and vibrating of his smartphone.

His head is throbbing for some reason, and his body appears to be shaking as he attempts to sit.

After a minute, he awoke fully.

He realized he had slept and couldn't remember when, but he didn't mind and instead looked at his smartphone.

He noticed a missed call from the guy named "Alex Hambell".

Thinking about this name, he couldn't recall where he'd heard it before.

However, because he knew what a missed call was when he initially opened the app, he immediately came up with a plan to get out of this situation.

The smartphone can manage another call while he is on a group call with his companions, and group calls can include up to five people.

There are three persons in the group call; now he needs to add this person and call him so that he can go to the guild and assist them in escaping this trial chamber.

…

*Tut Tut.

Alex Hambell attempted to phone the contact information, but no one returned his call.

'Are they actually using their smartphones?'

He is perplexed when no one answers his call; but, he is not a pushover, so he decides not to call again.

However, before he can place his smartphone in his pocket, it unexpectedly rings and vibrates.

He looks for a second and notices that the caller's name is Vince Leviathan.

He hesitates before responding.