The map covered the routes from the Naga’s Labyrinth to the site of the former labyrinth of Anaxtus, the Labyrinth of Greed, and the passage leading to the 8th Floor. Kim Jin-Woo concluded after reading the map that the Naga’s Labyrinth was located on the outskirts of the 9th Floor.

Under normal circumstances, the closer a creature or labyrinth was to the passage leading to the deeper floors, the more powerful they were. In other words, the labyrinths that he had encountered so far didn’t belong to the key players of the 9th Floor.

“Master.”

Kim Jin-Woo’s frown faded upon hearing Rikshasha’s voice. He snapped out of his deep thought and turned around to face the naga horsemen, commanding, “Good job. You may return now.” 

“Yes, my king.”

Since Kim Jin-Woo had ordered Rikshasha and the naga horsemen to accompany him only until the 9th Floor, they turned back without any objection.

It was a pity to send Rikshasha back, as she was stealthy and proficient in investigation. However, Kim Jin-Woo knew how difficult it would be to bring a non-human being like her to the crowd of explorers in the Underworld.

“Be careful not to get lost.”

“This humble servant will safely guide your soldiers back to the labyrinth.” 

Kim Jin-Woo wasn’t too worried, since Rikshasha was a former nomad who had wandered around the...