# E6 - The Labyrinth's Manager
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**[00:00] ADVENTURER MAN A**
I'm gonna hunt down all the fieldasaurus!
**[00:02] RUD/ID**
*This town has transformed considerably.*
**[00:03] ADVENTURER MAN B**
No, I will.
**[00:05] ADVENTURER WOMAN A**
Their raw materials are mine.
**[00:08] RUD**
I'll have to mediate fights again.
**[00:11] BOO**
Hey, Rud.
**[00:13] GURLY**
You're looking pale.
**[00:15] RUD**
Boo. Gurly.
**[00:17] BOO**
It must be tough having to deal with this
right after becoming clan leader.
**[00:21] GURLY**
Shouldn't you get someone
to help you run things?
**[00:24] RUD**
Yeah. I've actually got a request
for you two regarding that.
**[00:31] NIN**
Welcome back. Was there another fight?
**[00:34] RUD**
Yeah.
**[00:35] NIN**
You can get good materials from
fieldasaurus to use in potions and weapons.
**[00:40] NIN**
It's no wonder everyone flocks to them.
**[00:43] NIN**
We'll need to recruit people to
help us manage the clan after all.
**[00:48] RUD**
You're right.
**[00:50] RUD**
Manicia is handling the office work,
but I can't push her too hard.
**[00:55] RUD**
I tried asking Lilia, but...
**[00:58] (Flashback) LILIA**
Sorry, but I don't know enough
to teach someone else.
**[01:02] (Flashback) LILIA**
Why not try to cooperate with other clans?
**[01:04] (Flashback) RUD**
Cooperate, huh?
**[01:06] (Flashback) LILIA**
It'd be best if you could form an alliance.
**[01:11] (Flashback) LILIA**
In this case, you'd want an equal alliance.
**[01:13] (Flashback) LILIA**
If you have to answer to them, it'd defeat the
point of establishing a new clan in this town.
**[01:18] SIGN**
Equal Alliance
**[01:18] SIGN**
Clan Leader A
**[01:18] SIGN**
Clan Leader B
**[01:18] SIGN**
Subordinate Relationship
**[01:19] (Flashback) LILIA**
But they're not likely to agree to that
unless you offer them something beneficial.
**[01:20] SIGN**
Clan Leader A
**[01:20] SIGN**
Clan leader B
**[01:24] (Flashback) RUD**
Right.
**[01:25] (Flashback) RUD**
After all, our clan only consists
of Nin, Luna, Manicia, and me.
**[01:29] (Flashback) LILIA**
If only you had something
to offer right away...
**[01:36] (Flashback) BOTH**
Lily?
**[01:37] NIN**
Something we can offer right away, huh?
**[01:42] RUD**
All we have to offer is combat strength.
**[01:45] RUD**
But all I've told people is
that we drove off the guardian,
**[01:50] RUD**
in part, so we can protect Marius.
**[01:52] NIN**
Right.
**[01:53] RUD**
Which means we need someone
to help manage the clan.
**[01:59] RUD**
I've been doing what I can
since I spoke with Lilia.
**[02:05] NIN**
I knew you'd make a good clan leader.
**[02:08] NIN**
At this rate, we might become
a big clan sooner than we expect.
**[02:12] RUD**
Why do you sound so disappointed?
**[02:15] NIN**
Because if that happens...
**[02:19] NIN**
We'll have less alone time.
**[02:33] NIN**
Rud.
**[02:36] NIN**
If we struggle to find people
to help us manage the clan,
**[02:41] NIN**
you can use me to help promote it.
**[02:45] RUD**
I can't do that. You wouldn't like it.
**[02:49] NIN**
Rud, you're so...
**[02:53] MARIUS**
Rud, I want you to manage the labyrinth.
**[02:56] MARIUS**
Huh? What are you two up to?
**[02:57] RUD**
Nothing.
**[02:59] RUD**
I told you, I'm not doing that.
I'm busy right now.
**[03:03] MARIUS**
Then, I'll become a clan member
and stop fights.
**[03:07] RUD**
That's not the only thing I'm busy with.
**[03:09] RUD**
Anyway, should a labyrinth guardian
be wandering around so much?
**[03:12] MARIUS**
It's not an issue.
**[03:13] RUD**
So you don't have a grudge
against humans or anything like that?
**[03:19] MARIUS**
Are you really asking me that?
**[03:21] RUD**
I knew it.
**[03:22] NIN**
So there *is* something.
**[03:25] MARIUS**
Nope, nothing at all.
**[03:27] MARIUS**
So let me help you while
you manage the labyrinth.
**[03:32] RUD**
Fine. I'll allow you to become a member.
**[03:35] RUD**
Tell me about managing a labyrinth.
**[03:39] MARIUS**
Sure thing. Let's get started.
**[03:44] RUD**
I never said I'd actually manage it...
**[04:00] SIGN**
The Strongest Tank's Labyrinth Raids
**[04:00] SIGN**
Labyrinth Raids
**[04:00] SIGN**
m 124 277 l 134 267 140 274 144 272 150 275 163 260 177 271 472 271 488 261 502 275 507 270 510 274 518 267 528 277 516 288 526 298 517 306 510 299 506 304 500 299 489 312 473 302 178 302 163 313 150 300 146 303 140 299 134 306 125 297 134 287
**[04:00] SIGN**
A Tank with a Rare 9,999 Resistance Skill
Got Kicked from the Hero's Party
**[05:20] MOB**
Shut up. I'm going in there.
**[05:22] MOB**
You're gonna take all my materials.
**[05:30] MARIUS**
In here, Rud.
**[05:34] RUD**
You manage the labyrinth from here?
**[05:35] MARIUS**
That's right.
**[05:38] MARIUS**
This lake displays the
interior of the labyrinth.
**[05:40] MARIUS**
You can use it to place monsters and
change the labyrinth's construction.
**[05:47] MARIUS**
That number at the top is your points.
**[05:49] MARIUS**
You can spend points to
create and replicate monsters.
**[05:54] RUD**
Do the points increase on their own?
**[05:57] MARIUS**
You gain points over time and by
depleting the absorb shields of adventurers.
**[06:04] RUD**
I see. So if my absorb shield suffered
massive damage, could I earn more points?
**[06:10] MARIUS**
Oh, hey, that's a good idea.
**[06:12] RUD**
Could you show me how it works?
**[06:14] MARIUS**
Sure.
**[06:16] RUD**
You're replicating a goblin?
**[06:18] MARIUS**
I'll summon one within the labyrinth.
**[06:24] RUD**
Hey, you'll chase off the adventurers.
**[06:28] RUD**
Can you replicate monsters
other than goblins?
**[06:31] MARIUS**
Yeah. The monsters we can
currently replicate are:
**[06:34] MARIUS**
goblins, axe orcs,
chameleon kongs, and fieldasaurus.
**[06:40] MARIUS**
Monsters can only be replicated
from originals you've created.
**[06:46] MARIUS**
If you build trust with the monsters,
they might help you in your time of need.
**[06:52] MARIUS**
They may even take a liking to you.
**[06:54] RUD**
Monsters can take a liking to people?
**[06:57] RUD**
Wait, this costs a *million* points?
We can't create that.
**[07:01] MARIUS**
Right. That's when you use
one of these grimoires.
**[07:05] MARIUS**
This allows you to create a monster
at random. It's like gacha.
**[07:10] MARIUS**
Wanna try?
**[07:18] SIGN**
Ta-
**[07:18] SIGN**
da!
**[07:19] RUD**
A slime?
**[07:19] SIGN**
Ta-
**[07:19] SIGN**
da!
**[07:20] SIGN**
Ta-
**[07:20] SIGN**
da!
**[07:20] SIGN**
Ta-
**[07:20] SIGN**
da!
**[07:23] MARIUS**
Not quite what I said earlier,
but it instantly took a liking to you.
**[07:27] RUD**
Does this mean we can replicate slimes now?
**[07:30] MARIUS**
Yeah.
**[07:31] RUD**
With enough time, we might
eventually get S-rank monsters.
**[07:38] RUD/ID**
* Most of the adventurers*
* come here for the fieldasaurus.*
**[07:43] RUD/ID**
*The labyrinth's lively right now,*
**[07:45] RUD/ID**
* but once the materials become*
* widely available, activity will die down.*
**[07:49] RUD/ID**
* This might allow us to spawn*
* a variety of monsters in the labyrinth,*
**[07:53] RUD/ID**
* and keep a steady number*
* of adventurers coming.*
**[07:57] RUD/ID**
*This will help me manage the clan, too.*
**[08:06] MARIUS**
We got 1,000 points from that.
**[08:09] MARIUS**
Hey, Rud. This might be a rare slime.
We got real lucky creating it.
**[08:16] RUD**
Thanks, slime. You gave me a great idea.
**[08:20] RUD**
Marius.
**[08:21] MARIUS**
Huh?
**[08:22] RUD**
I'll take over managing
the labyrinth from you.
**[08:26] MARIUS**
Huh? You mean it?
**[08:27] RUD**
I won't take the reins right away,
**[08:29] RUD**
but I'll think about what kind of labyrinth
we should make to attract more adventurers.
**[08:34] RUD**
So could I ask you to manage the
labyrinth for a little while longer?
**[08:37] MARIUS**
Fine with me.
**[08:40] RUD**
Wh-What should I do with this thing?
**[08:42] MARIUS**
It doesn't seem interested in me.
Why don't you take it with you?
**[08:49] MANICIA**
What? A slime?
**[08:51] RUD**
It's all right, Luna.
**[08:53] RUD**
I, uh, picked it up at the labyrinth.
**[08:56] RUD**
Manicia, didn't you say once
that you wanted a pet?
**[09:02] MANICIA**
It's cuter than the ones I've seen outside.
**[09:08] MANICIA**
It's adorable.
**[09:10] MANICIA**
Brother, if we're going to keep it
as a pet, won't it need a name?
**[09:15] RUD**
You're right.
**[09:17] LUNA**
Master, you settled on my name right away.
Did you not put much thought into it?
**[09:25] RUD**
O-Of course I did. I chose something
cute after giving it a lot of thought.
**[09:30] MANICIA**
You chose that name because there was a
lunafia petal on your clothes, right?
**[09:34] MANICIA**
You chose it pretty quickly, huh?
**[09:37] RUD**
I-I know. How about Lime?
**[09:41] MANICIA**
It seems to like it.
**[09:43] RUD**
Great. Nice to meet you, Lime.
**[09:48] MANICIA**
I like how you look when you're distressed.
**[09:51] LUNA**
Same here.
**[09:53] RUD**
Give me a break.
**[10:01] GOSH**
The clan leader of Avancia?
**[10:04] IKE**
Why would we ally with
a backwater clan like his?
**[10:07] IKE**
Boo, reject his request.
**[10:09] GOSH**
No, wait.
**[10:14] LUTEL**
He seems like an interesting kid.
**[10:16] LUTEL**
Very well. The two great clans
will be holding our ball soon.
**[10:20] BOTH**
Send him an invitation.
**[10:20] BOTH**
Send him an invitation.
**[10:26] RUD/ID**
* Several days later,*
* we arrived in the town of Keild.*
**[10:29] LUNA**
Wow.
**[10:30] NIN**
This town is bigger than I imagined.
**[10:34] RUD**
Lilia and Lily, thanks for coming with us.
**[10:36] LILIA**
No problem. It gives us a chance
to say hello to our guild, too.
**[10:40] LILY**
I've never attended a ball before.
**[10:43] LILY**
Isn't it exciting, Sister?
**[10:46] MARIUS**
Rud, what are those flags for?
**[10:49] RUD**
As you can see, they're the flags of the
Black Dragon Fang and White Tiger Claw.
**[10:54] MARIUS**
Huh...
**[10:55] MARIUS**
They both look pretty sharp.
**[11:00] RUD**
Looks like everyone's here.
**[11:02] RUD**
Take a look at these.
**[11:05] RUD**
They're invitations to a ball
that's being held
**[11:07] RUD**
by the two major clans in Keild,
the Black Dragon Fang and White Tiger Claw.
**[11:11] MANICIA**
That's incredible, dear brother.
**[11:13] LUNA**
I'm not sure I understand,
but I'm impressed, master.
**[11:16] NIN**
This isn't just an invitation for our
clans to work nicely together, is it?
**[11:21] NIN**
What's the catch?
**[11:24] RUD**
As you surmised, they've rejected
our request to form an alliance.
**[11:28] RUD**
They said they'd consider it
if we served under them.
**[11:31] NIN**
I knew it.
**[11:32] RUD**
But that's not the only problem.
**[11:36] RUD**
They demanded Nin
in exchange for their cooperation.
**[11:40] MARIUS**
They want Nin?
**[11:41] RUD**
Nin is famous as a saint.
**[11:43] RUD**
I've tried reaching out
to some other clans, too,
**[11:47] RUD**
and most of them were keenly aware of Nin.
**[11:50] NIN**
I guess that means I'm popular.
**[11:53] NIN**
So what are you going to do?
**[11:56] NIN**
Will you trade me to them?
**[11:59] RUD**
If you want to go, I won't stop you.
**[12:01] NIN**
And what if I asked you to
stop me, no matter what?
**[12:04] RUD**
I'd stop you, of course.
**[12:11] NIN**
Then, don't let me go. I don't intend
to be part of any clan except this one.
**[12:16] RUD**
Got it. I'll reject that condition,
no matter what.
**[12:23] RUD**
But I do plan to attend the ball in the
knowledge that I'll be in enemy territory.
**[12:28] RUD**
Most of the guests will likely be affiliated with
the Black Dragon Fang or White Tiger Claw.
**[12:33] RUD**
But I can't pass up this chance to speak directly
to representatives of the two major clans.
**[12:39] NIN**
You're right. You can't back out of this.
**[12:42] MARIUS**
Hm, you're going to Keild, huh?
**[12:44] MARIUS**
Keild... Keild...
**[12:46] RUD**
What is it?
**[12:47] MARIUS**
Oh, it's not all that important,
**[12:50] MARIUS**
but in my lake, I saw another labyrinth
with a sentient guardian like me.
**[12:55] MARIUS**
It's called the Keild Labyrinth,
like the town.
**[13:02] RUD**
That's *really* important!
**[13:04] MARIUS**
Oh, is it?
**[13:06] RUD/ID**
* If I raid the Keild Labyrinth and*
* acquire another one of those magic stones,*
**[13:12] RUD/ID**
* I might be able to*
* completely cure Manicia's illness.*
**[13:15] NIN**
The Keild Labyrinth...
**[13:17] NIN**
I've heard even the two major clans
have only made it to the 50th floor.
**[13:23] RUD**
But we've grown from before.
**[13:26] RUD**
We've got Marius's more
than satisfactory firepower.
**[13:29] RUD**
Luna's been practicing
magic in her spare time.
**[13:32] RUD**
And Nin is an exceptional healer.
**[13:35] RUD**
We'll make a good party.
**[13:37] NIN**
So we'll be raiding a labyrinth
and asking the clans for help.
**[13:40] NIN**
Sounds like this will be a fun trip.
**[13:43] RUD/ID**
*I doubt either will be easy.*
**[13:46] RUD/ID**
* But I'll do whatever it takes*
* to form an alliance*
**[13:49] RUD/ID**
* and acquire the Secret*
* Treasure of the Labyrinth.*
**[13:57] NIN**
Thanks for waiting.
**[13:59] NIN**
Well? I look pretty good, don't I?
**[14:03] RUD**
Yeah, you do.
**[14:05] NIN**
I suggested Luna wear a dress, too, but...
**[14:07] LUNA**
I-I thought this would be better.
**[14:15] RUD**
I'm sure you'd look good in a dress,
but that maid outfit looks great on you, too.
**[14:19] LUNA**
Th-Thank you.
**[14:22] LILY**
C'mon, sis, don't be shy.
**[14:26] LILIA**
I don't really like girly clothes like these.
**[14:30] LILY**
It's fine. You look cute.
**[14:37] LILA**
Stop staring at me.
**[14:39] NIN**
You're going red.
**[14:40] LILIA**
I said stop!
**[14:42] LUNA**
How extravagant.
**[14:44] NIN**
All of this belongs to the
Black Dragon Fang. Surprising, isn't it?
**[14:49] LILIA**
Apparently, the White Tiger Claw
owns a similar building.
**[14:53] RUD**
It's no wonder they reign
over the other clans.
**[15:00] GUEST A**
Isn't that the Lady Saint?
**[15:02] GUEST B**
You're right. What's she
doing at the clan ball?
**[15:05] GUEST C**
Don't you know?
**[15:06] GUEST C**
Apparently, her clan's going to join ours.
**[15:12] RUD**
What are they talking about?
**[15:13] RUD**
They make it sound like
you represent our clan, too.
**[15:17] NIN**
Don't let them underestimate you, leader.
**[15:20] NIN**
We're going to change
their opinion of us today.
**[15:23] RUD**
I intend to take care of that, but...
**[15:26] RUD/ID**
* I expected it,*
* but I feel uncomfortable here.*
**[15:30] MARIUS**
Hey, Rud.
**[15:31] MARIUS**
Am I allowed to eat that food over there?
**[15:34] RUD**
Uh, yeah.
**[15:35] MARIUS**
Really?
**[15:37] NIN**
Having Marius around really
diffuses the tension, doesn't it?
**[15:40] RUD**
Yeah. Should we get something to eat, too?
**[15:48] IKE**
Thank you all for coming today.
**[15:51] IKE**
I am Ike, sub-leader of
the Black Dragon Claw.
**[15:54] CYNTHIA**
And I am Cynthia,
sub-leader of the White Tiger Claw.
**[15:58] RUD/ID**
* I thought their leaders*
* would be greeting the guests.*
**[16:02] IKE**
Today, we've invited a special guest.
**[16:06] IKE**
Lady Saint.
**[16:08] IKE**
Could you come up here, please?
**[16:13] NIN**
Rud, they're inviting me to go up there,
**[16:17] NIN**
but I'm a member of your clan.
**[16:20] RUD**
You're right.
**[16:23] RUD**
I'm going to go complain.
Will you come with me?
**[16:27] NIN**
Sure.
**[16:31] IKE**
Lady Saint, I never thought
you'd actually become an adventurer.
**[16:36] NIN**
No? I've actually been wanting
to focus on adventuring for a while.
**[16:41] IKE**
And who is this?
**[16:44] GUEST D**
Who's that guy?
**[16:45] GUEST E**
He's awfully friendly with the Lady Saint.
**[16:47] NIN**
He's—
**[16:48] RUD**
It is nice to meet you.
**[16:50] RUD**
I am the leader of Nin's clan, Rud.
**[16:53] IKE**
Ah, yes. Weren't you a
member of the hero's party?
**[16:59] IKE**
I believe you were their tank, correct?
**[17:03] IKE**
Didn't the former hero call you useless?
**[17:08] IKE**
On several occasions, he asked
for my advice on party composition.
**[17:12] IKE**
I suggested he kick his tank.
**[17:20] IKE**
I mean, you don't need
a tank to raid labyrinths.
**[17:24] RUD**
You don't need a tank?
**[17:26] IKE**
No. After all, tanks *say* they're protecting
their party members while doing nothing.
**[17:32] GUEST A**
He's right.
**[17:32] GUEST B**
Attackers can handle the tank role.
**[17:33] GUEST C**
Evasion tanks are better anyway.
**[17:36] IKE**
Allow me to be direct.
**[17:38] IKE**
Lady Nin, will you join our clan?
**[17:41] IKE**
Your talents are wasted
in a nameless clan like—
**[17:44] CYNTHIA**
Wait a minute.
**[17:46] CYNTHIA**
We've also been wanting a talented healer
to help us raid the Keild Labyrinth.
**[17:50] RUD**
Enough.
**[17:52] RUD**
I'm not letting either of you have Nin.
**[17:55] IKE**
Mr. Rud, you wanted an advisor
for your clan, didn't you?
**[18:00] RUD**
But you want Nin in exchange for one, right?
**[18:04] RUD**
I'm sorry, but Nin is a valued friend.
**[18:07] RUD**
I'm not trading her.
**[18:10] IKE**
Then, why did you come here?
**[18:12] RUD**
To form an alliance.
**[18:13] GUEST A**
An alliance? With our major clans?
**[18:16] GUEST B**
Isn't his clan a small backwater one?
**[18:18] GUEST C**
He's merely a tank, too.
**[18:21] GUEST D**
What a joke.
**[18:23] IKE**
I can't trust a clan led by a tank.
**[18:27] IKE**
Lady Nin, are you sure he's the one you want?
**[18:32] NIN**
Yes, of course.
**[18:38] NIN**
He's the world's strongest tank!
**[18:45] RUD**
May I borrow that?
**[18:49] RUD**
We came here to raid the Keild Labyrinth.
**[18:54] RUD**
We are stronger than anyone here.
**[18:56] RUD**
Laugh if you want.
**[18:58] RUD**
But anyone who does will regret it.
**[19:02] RUD**
I'll prove your expectations wrong.
**[19:05] RUD**
We will reach the 51st floor
and below of the Keild Labyrinth
**[19:10] RUD**
that not even the
two major clans could clear.
**[19:16] GOSH**
Well, well. You're a spirited young man.
**[19:20] GOSH**
I love guys like you.
**[19:23] IKE**
L-Leader! You came to the ball?
**[19:27] GOSH**
Yeah.
**[19:28] GOSH**
Ike, don't underestimate the newbies
too much. It's a bad habit of yours.
**[19:33] IKE**
But, sir...
**[19:34] GOSH**
Rud, was it?
**[19:37] GOSH**
I am Gosh, leader of the Black Dragon Fang.
**[19:41] GOSH**
Nice to meet you.
**[19:42] RUD**
Likewise.
**[19:45] RUD/ID**
*I can tell from his handshake.*
**[19:47] RUD/ID**
*He's incredibly powerful.*
**[19:50] RUD/ID**
* So this is the leader of*
* the Black Dragon Fang?*
**[19:54] GOSH**
If he thinks he can raid the labyrinth,
**[19:57] GOSH**
then I'm willing to consider
an alliance with him.
**[20:00] GOSH**
Go on, say something.
**[20:03] LUTEL**
Jeez. I was planning
to stay out of the spotlight.
**[20:07] GOSH**
Don't be like that, Ms. Lutel,
leader of the White Tiger Claw.
**[20:11] LUTEL**
I'd also be willing to consider
an alliance with a clan
**[20:15] LUTEL**
that says they can conquer the labyrinth.
**[20:19] LUTEL**
If they manage it, that is.
**[20:23] GOSH**
Well, you heard her, Rud.
**[20:26] GOSH**
I hope you're not all bark and no bite.
**[20:30] MARIUS**
That was a splendid declaration.
**[20:33] RUD**
Don't remind me.
**[20:35] MARIUS**
Anyway, why doesn't everyone
respect your strength?
**[20:39] RUD**
Because you typically can't tell how strong
someone is just by looking at them.
**[20:42] MARIUS**
But anyone strong enough should be able
to recognize that you're exceptional.
**[20:48] MARIUS**
Rud, we're gonna conquer that labyrinth.
**[20:51] MARIUS**
I won't let their mockery of you stand.
**[20:55] MARIUS**
I'm gonna go take a bath!
**[20:58] RUD**
Try not to bother anyone.
**[21:00] MARIUS**
Yeah, yeah, I know.
**[21:03] LUNA**
Master.
**[21:05] NIN**
You look tired.
**[21:08] RUD**
It's not often that I speak
in front of so many people.
**[21:12] LUNA**
But your words were incredible.
I'm glad you said all that.
**[21:17] NIN**
You're right. And, um...
**[21:21] NIN**
Th-Thanks for protecting me like that.
**[21:26] NIN**
It made me really happy.
**[21:27] RUD**
Of course. You're a valued friend, after all.
**[21:32] NIN**
A-Anyway, I just wanted to say that.
**[21:35] NIN**
I'll see you tomorrow.
**[21:37] RUD**
Okay.
**[21:39] RUD/ID**
* Not even the two major clans*
* could clear the labyrinth.*
**[21:43] RUD/ID**
* I doubt it'll be easy, but in order*
* to protect my clan and my friends...*
**[21:48] RUD/ID**
*I will conquer the Keild Labyrinth.*