Ian slowly climbed the stairs ahead of him.
With a slight sense of dizziness, he felt a sensation similar to when he first entered the labyrinth.
Light seeped through, cutting through the dense darkness that had obscured his vision.
It was the surface.
'Returning already?'
The Labyrinth Guard, who were standing sentry nearby, approached as they discovered the Ian Mercenary Group emerging from the labyrinth.
'Five people. All have returned.'
The Guard Captain looked for the Ian Mercenary Group's entry record on the list and confirmed that every member had returned safely.
Looking at Ian's group, who appeared to be in a mess, the Guard Captain said with a smile.
'Congratulations, Labyrinth Explorers. It's been almost a year since I've seen a whole group return alive.'
Survivors of the labyrinth, returning with harvests from the depths.
Ian's party had now earned the right to be officially called Labyrinth Explorers.
