She held onto the spear. The spear shaft was made out of wood, and it was smooth. It fit quite well in her hands, and she increased her grip around the spear shaft.

-Koo-raht!

In the Beginner’s Labyrinth, amongst the monsters on the first floor, the Big Rat was considered to be one of the weakest. It was a threat to a normal person, but to armed Connectors, it was a mere annoyance. Moreover, the advantage would be clearly on the Connector’s side if one had other Connectors willing to give one safe conduct through the first floor.

Poo-oohk!

The spear was thrust with all her might, and it flew towards the Big Rat. The Big Rat let out an abrasive scream as it died.

“You are having no trouble against the 1st-floor monsters.”

Sungyoon mumbled as he recovered the moonstone left behind by the Big Rat. His eyes landed on Emily, who let out a small sigh. She was holding the spear loaned to her by Sungyoon, and at a glance, one could tell that she was tired. But it wasn't physical tiredness; it was mental fatigue.

“Are you ok?”

“Yes, yes! I’m fine.”

Her face was a bit pale, but she firmly shook her head. 

Emily was currently experiencing direct combat, something she had never done before. From the beginning of their adventure, she had been in a party with her big brother. This was why she had always worked...