The Connectors split each time they came to a crossroads in the labyrinth as they searched the labyrinth in groups like an encircling net. The leaders of each group were chosen beforehand.

Kwah-doo-doohk!

Sungyoon’s halberd pierced the Orc’s neck, and the growling orc fell over like a corpse. He picked up the moonstone and led his group forward. 

Sungyoon was famous for his exploits as the Knight, so no one had objected when he was chosen as this group's leader.

Seeing a corner coming up, Sungyoon raised his hand. The Connectors behind him lowered their bodies to the best of their abilities and decreased their pace. Sungyoon placed his back on the labyrinth wall as he put up his guard. In a flash, a hammer and a shield appeared in his hands.

After making sure the Connectors behind him were ready, Sungyoon turned his eyes toward the corner.

Tuhk!

His body almost bounced as he turned the corner, then he pushed his shield forward and raised his hammer.

However, Sungyoon only saw space.

“Hoo-ooh!”

He lowered his weapons to his sides, and everyone relaxed at the sight.

“This sucks. We have to do this every time we turn a corner.”

Tim grumbled.

The group had no idea when the ambushers would attack them. The most likely place for such an attack would be sharp corners like this one, so they had to be very careful in advancing there. Tim was a hot-headed...