The World I Created is so Popular

Chapter 18: Miracle of Abundance

At the same moment Albus was facing the saintess

A bustling race was underway on the newly opened fourth floor of the labyrinth tower.

Whoosh!

With a white flash, a group of armored humans appeared.

"...First the desert and caves, now the jungle."

Muttered Schmidt, the leader of the empire's strongest guild, Royal Knights, as he touched his slick hair.

A tower, unnaturally massive against the jungle backdrop, could be seen ahead.

It appeared to be the focal point of the main quest on this floor.

So, they had to reach that tower first.

Seeing the densely packed tropical trees spread out before him, he thought their journey ahead wouldn't be easy.

"But we can't fail this time"

He resolved.

They had already tried hard to conquer the second and third floors, yet they hadn't gained ownership of either world.

They had only managed to collect some monster drop items and experience points.

Considering they had deployed the empire's top players, their achievements were meagre.

"His Majesty the Emperor trusts us. No matter what, we must bring new territory to the Emperor!"

They couldn't disappoint the Emperor any longer.

Given the trust and support they had received from His Majesty, he felt it wasn't enough even if he gave his all.

He vowed to bring a gift to His Majesty from the fourth floor of the labyrinth tower!

With strong determination, they hunted monsters in the jungle and pushed straight toward the tower for half a day.

"Huff... huff..."

When would this end?

Why did it seem endless?

Even though he had surpassed the master's wall and entered the realm of superhumans, just moving forward in this jungle was draining his energy.

But he couldn't stop.

They had to achieve results...!

"Your Excellency! It might be better to rest a bit! The entire knight order is exhausted!"

Despite his desperate effort to move forward, his lieutenant called out to him from behind.

When Schmidt turned around, he saw the knights of his guild, the Royal Knights, sprawled on the ground.

Even though he had reached the level of a sword master, other knights couldn't possibly endure this arduous advance.

"...Is that so? There's no choice. Speed is important, but preserving combat power is crucial."

Schmidt reluctantly ordered a rest.

"Ah! We're saved!"

"His Excellency is the best!"

The knights cheered and lay down on the ground.

"...Good grief. How am I supposed to spread the empire's glory with these weaklings."

Schmidt chuckled.

"Your Excellency, that's too harsh. You managed because you're a master; it's impossible for us."

"That's right, Your Excellency!"

"Well, then you need to train more to make up for your lack."

Schmidt joked easily with his knights, showing how casually he interacted with them.