The Devil's Origin

61: Minotaur (NSFW)

Is there really a minotaur in this labyrinth....?

Right now, I was in a labyrinth located in the deep of a dense, overgrown forest.

According to the information from Randolph, there was a minotaur in the depths of this labyrinth.

"The information is passed around as a fairy tale in human society but someone said they've seen one... Or so I was told."

Randolph trailed before he continued.

"The person who saw the minotaur was so shocked that apparently, their hair had turned completely white. So maybe there's some truth behind the story."

After hearing Randolph's story, I came to the entrance of the labyrinth with Velke but...

We both hesitated to step in because everything just seemed sketchy.

"Shall we go in together?"

Velke asked.

"No, I need you to hold the end of this rope and wait for me at the entrance of the labyrinth."

This rope was not an ordinary rope, it was a special magical device created by Doctor, a Never Ending Rope.

The name sounds like those MLM scam products but apparently, this thing right here was the real deal.

"Well then, I'm off to explore this place a little bit!~"

And so, I stepped a foot into the labyrinth.

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To be able to reach the end of the labyrinth easily, you have to keep on walking while touching the right side of the wall with your hand.

This way, you'll surely reach the finish line even if you can't memorize the pattern of the labyrinth.

While relying on the lantern as my only source of light, I kept on advancing forward.

Though...

Walking on my own like this felt kinda... Lonesome.

I must've walked for at least 3 hours.

My legs were already at their limit, I don't think I could keep on walking even if I wanted to.

Crouching on the floor, I took out Copper's Special Handmade Cookies from my bag and began to eat it.

I enjoyed a few moments of respite while lightly massaging my legs with my other hands.

Okay, I think I can still go on for a little bit longer.

I stood up and patted the crumbs off of my clothes.

And then...

Thud

Thud

I heard something from a distance.

Perhaps... That was the minotaur?

I began to walk toward the source of the sound and before long, right in front of my eyes there stood a very muscular-looking bipedal demon with the head of a bull.

Is that the minotaur?!

Sensing my presence, the minotaur craned his neck at me and began to charge full speed ahead at me.

Despite his thunderous footsteps, his speed was nothing to scoff at.

"I-I'm not your enemy! I'm the Maou!"

I exclaimed almost immediately.

And yet, the minotaur showed no sign of stopping.

Hiiiiiiii!! I can't get through to him! He won't listen to me!!