The labyrinth was similar yet different from a dungeon. Dungeons were a mixture of natural-generated environments and artificial elements, while labyrinths were entirely artificial. 

Unlike dungeons, labyrinths possessed a few more dangerous elements besides monsters – traps, baits, and barriers.

“Follow my footsteps exactly. If you step in the wrong place, you will fall into a trap.”

“From here, never lean against the wall. If you want to get skewered by the spears from these walls, then be my guest.”

“Do not make eye contact with that stone statue for more than five seconds. Those with weak mental fortitudes are asking to be enchanted.”

Fortunately, Entler knew every corner of the labyrinth as if it was his backyard. His family had served the Evergrove County for several generations after all. He knew exactly where the traps were located, and what kinds of monsters would show up.  As such, the subjugation team never experienced any difficult hardship along the way.

*** 

“Dismantle the corpses and secure the materials and mana stones. I will be scouting ahead.”

“Yes, Sir Entler!”

The porters busily got to work, and the mercenaries treated their minor injuries while the templars prayed next to them. The templars performed the same ritual after every battle. 

Mercenaries were very susceptible to superstitions, so they started gesturing...