"The Crimson Time" • Date a Live x Arifureta

Ch 1: The Orcus Labyrinth

Everyone was now at the entrance of the great Orcus Labyrinth And All of the students are ready to experience their first Battle.

Kurumi who was standing saw Hajime Getting nervous so she walked toward him to talk

"Are you alright Hajime-kun?" Kurumi said

"Ahh I'm fine just a little nervous that's all" Hajime Replied

"Don't worry I'll protect you if you ever need my help" Kurumi said to reassure Hajime.

"Thanks, Kaori actually said the same thing so I'll say the same to you I'll also protect you I promise," Hajime said while smiling at Kurumi

Kurumi Only Blush at Hajime's words

"Are you ok you turn red all of a Sudden" Hajime said as he puts his hands on Kurumi's Forehead which didn't go in Notice by the people around?

The students Imidiatly Let out a Killing intent towards Hajime.

Hajime Notices it and Imidiatly Pulls off his hands.

After a while of waiting Meld, Arrive and everyone started to Enter the Labyrinth.

The First 19th Flor was easy for the students because of their Cheat Abilities and At the moment the students Were on the 20th floor of the Dungeon.

Kouki, Meld, Kurumi, and the Knights are Task to Be on Gourds In case any monsters attack, Kurumi was chosen Since she was the second strongest in the Group.

At the moment the students were resting and drinking water Hajime took some water and saw Kaori looking at him and she smiled gently at him. Shizuku who noticed this spoke in a playful tone.

"Hey, Kaori why do you keep looking at Nagumo-kun? Are you thinking of making a real-life romantic comedy? With you and Hajime-kun as the main characters" Shizuku said teasing Kaori

"Stop it Shizuku-chan"

The two Just Continue their Play full conversation.

On the other hand, Kurumi was also looking at Hajime and making sure he doesn't get hurt since she promise that Kurumi will protect him No matter what.

Unknown to Kurumi She was being watched by None other than Kouki who had a Secret Crush on Her but she didn't seem to notice it in fact she didn't care about Kouki's Feelings at all it goes the same for the other boys.

When Hajime saw Kurumi looking at him he only Smiles at her and Kurumi saw him smile at he Just Blush and Also smile.

Hajime continued looking at them but stopped when he felt that look that gave him a chill down his spine again.

"where is that killing intent came from?" He muttered softly.

The students finished their barefooting and continued on their way until they reached the last room on the 20th floor.

This room had a complicated feature, the walls were filled with stones that looked like stalactites.

When they arrived in the room they didn't see any monsters, which made them relax a little. But they raised their guard at Meld's words.

"They are cloaked be careful!"

After that the wall deformed and out of it came a creature that seemed to be made of earth in the shape of a gorilla that jumped to attack them.

"Be careful with your arms!"

The earth monster attacked Kouki but was stopped by Ryutaro's fist. At the same time, Shizuku and Kouki attacked the Golem from the sides the monster shattered with the double attack. Meanwhile, Meld defeated two Golems with his great sword and Kurumi Defeated 3 with her Sword.