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"The production volume of the hardest metal in the 'School District' this
year has increased by 40% compared to last year! This is a huge gain!"
"Lord Royman's plan suddenly became a reality!"
"Although the 'School District' side is reluctant, the contract signed at the
time of establishment is still valid! They can't oppose us!"
The spirited voices called discussion came and went.
Green eyes stared blankly at the faces of the "guild officers" that could be
said to be filled with joy.
(It doesn't matter if I stay here...)
The chair under her was so luxurious that she was even a little restless.
After sitting down again, Eina seemed to shrink into a ball and thought so.
This is the "second floor" of the "Guild Headquarters".
In the spacious "decision room", the guild leader Royman and other "highlevel officials" are here.
"...Excuse me, squad leader Remmel? Why was a low-level employee like
me called to the "second floor"? I am not qualified to be compared with the
squad leaders and the "senior" cadres..."
"You have trained first-level adventurers in a short period of time. Isn't this
achievement enough to make you a candidate for a cadre?"
"What... class, class monitor~"
She asked the person sitting next to her quietly, causing the usually stern
orc boss to laugh softly. Eina couldn't help but make an embarrassed sound
like the adventurer she was responsible for.
In the huge "Guild Headquarters" that boasts a majestic appearance like a
pantheon, the word "second floor" has a special meaning.
Guild employees like Eina usually handle business on the first floor of the
"Guild Headquarters".
Access to the second floor and above is prohibited except for "high-rise"
personnel and the squad leader who supervises the staff on the first floor.
Although he would go up there sometimes, that was only when Royman
and the others called him.
A strict boundary is drawn between the first and second floors of the "Guild
Headquarters", highlighting the class differences.
At least, this is not a place where a receptionist can step into at will.
"For the city (Orario), this meeting is a point of disagreement that has a
huge impact. Therefore, it is necessary to have someone who is close to the
adventurers and has a similar position to be present. What's more, this
matter is also related to the "school district" . "
The orc boss Remmel looked at the meeting that was still under discussion
and continued at a volume that could only be heard by Eina next to him:
"You are a graduate of the 'School District'. You are the perfect person to
provide reference."
"In other words, my colleague (Micia) is also from the 'school district'..."
"Not Flotte. She might mess up the whole meeting."
Eina retorted unwillingly, but this was blocked by his slightly exaggerated
statement.
The cat-leg chair creaked softly, which seemed to reflect Eina's heart.
(I did have permission to sit here, but... the guild leader just glared at me,
feeling like he was saying "Don't talk too much"...)
Eina, who was already feeling tired, looked over.
There were ten people sitting on one side of the long table made of ebony
wood, and Royman was sitting on the top seat. He looked happy and was
about to speak.
"This won't be a problem. We can finally start implementing it! This 'shaft
plan' that connects the surface to the depths of the underground city!"
Aina watched this lively meeting and browsed the information at hand
again.
It says, build a shaft in the dungeon and put in a large elevator.
It is a "shortcut" prepared for adventurers.
"Once this 'Shaft Plan' is completed, the exploration efficiency of the
adventurers will be greatly increased. It will especially provide a great
benefit to the 'Expedition' conducted by the [Loki Familia]. It will not only
help collect valuable labyrinth resources, but also It can greatly promote the
growth of Finn and others!"
What the extremely excited Royman said was true.
Dungeon exploration, especially the "expedition" conducted by advanced
adventurers, must start from the first floor. Reaching the target floor
requires time, effort, and the most important expense (cost).
For example, if you want to explore the 51st floor, you must first use up
some supplies to reach the 50th floor. The large army will become
exhausted and unable to exert its full strength. Even the largest faction in
the city (Loki Familia) cannot The same thing can happen. For any
[Familiar], the current [Expedition] is a huge gamble. Even an 'abnormal
situation' will affect whether the result is success or failure. It can be said to
be very inefficient.
But if this plan can be realized, adventurers can save this step and don't
need to put in as much energy as they do now.
The more efficient exploration by adventurers also means that they can
bring more benefits to the labyrinth city.
From super super high-risk gambling (high risk and high reward) to
efficient gambling (low risk and high reward).
For Royman and his senior executives who run the city, this issue must be
passed.
"The material of the 'Huge Shaft' is all the hardest metal (Oliha Gang)
obtained from the 'School District' Alchemy! It is not mixed with any
impurities such as super-hard metal (Adamantine)! This way you don't have
to worry about being Monsters will destroy it! As long as you avoid the
area where the floor master will appear when building it, it will be
absolutely foolproof!"
At this time, it was the "School District" who took the stage.
The technical knowledge of the "Alchemy Department" of the "School
District" - the "Alchemy Mechanism" that refines the hardest metals and
other rare metals is at the highest level in the world. During the journey
around the world, resources and talents were gathered on this giant ship.
After repeated technological innovations, its status in refining precious
metals could no longer be shaken. Even the famous hardest refined metal,
the hardest metal (Oliha Gang), can maintain a certain production volume
every year. Naturally, the output is number one in the world, which is why
Orario maintains its huge investment in the "School District".
Without the hardest metal provided by the "School District", it would be
impossible to complete the "huge shaft" that is protected from the
destruction of the dungeon.
And with the "school district" returning to Hong Kong this time, the stock
of the hardest metal has reached the total demand calculated by the guild.
"If this plan succeeds, it will be a great achievement comparable to the
'Tower of Babel'! If it promotes the growth of adventurers, then Orario's sad
wish can be realized! Everyone, a new era is coming!"
"""Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh!""
The atmosphere in the decision-making room was extremely lively.
Cadres even had visions of the huge wealth and unprecedented fame they
had imagined in their minds.
Royman's proposition can be recognized in some respects.
After hearing this plan, a certain number of high-level adventurers may also
express understanding.
But even so, it's still very disturbing to talk about it on paper.
Eina glanced to the side. Remmel said nothing, as if it had nothing to do
with him.
Eina interpreted this as 'you can do whatever you want'.
"Then, from now on, it will be deemed that you agree to the plan——"
"I'm very sorry. Can you state your opinion?"
As a result, Eina still couldn't hold it back and mustered up the courage to
raise her hand.
Royman, whose momentum was thwarted, looked at her with confusion and
suspicion that she was in the way.
"What's wrong, Zul?"
"The shaft plan gives adventurers more options to take shortcuts. It is
indeed very attractive and a very epoch-making idea. But I still think, do we
need to think more about safety issues?"
"Why go around in such a big circle. What do you want to say?"
"...So far, the dungeon has killed many adventurers. The "lower level" and
"deep level" are also the source of abnormal situations that even high-level
adventurers cannot completely deal with. The dungeon, the "lower level"
and the "deep level" are combined with It's directly connected to the
surface, so it's still scary."
Relying on the "Tower of Babel" as the "lid of the labyrinth" and the
"prayer" of the city's founder god (Uranus), people managed and operated
the dungeon. This is the main premise.
Even if the hardest metal shaft - the indestructible "giant pillar" - is
prepared, if something goes wrong and the shaft is occupied, the "worst
case scenario" may happen.
Building a shaft comes with the risk of monsters flowing back to the
surface.
"Also, if a 'foreign object' is inserted into the dungeon, it is likely to cause
some kind of dangerous situation."
"We have discussed these many times before! And we came to the
conclusion that there is no problem! We have also asked the god Uranus
who offers "prayer" for instructions! And you may not know, we already
have something that will not lead to dungeons A rampaging man-made
maze (example)!"
Even within the guild, this information is controlled, so Eina at the
grassroots level has no way of knowing it, but in fact, the discovery of the
man-made labyrinth (Knossos) is equivalent to pushing the "Shaft Plan".
The top management thought this way: There is such a huge man-made
maze connecting each floor and adjacent to it, but the underground city is
silent. Then even if another "man-made object" is inserted, there will be no
accident - the most important thing is that with the cooperation of the
[Gobnu Familia], almost all the hardest metal doors scattered in the manmade maze have been removed. Plan for use on shafts. It can be said that
after taking into account the large amount of money that will be obtained
from the artificial maze, this plan can be greatly advanced——
(I don't know what the man-made maze the guild leader is talking about is,
but...)
Through the incident about the "Armed Monster" and the rumor among
adventurers that "there is a man-made maze (something) that directly
connects "Daedalus Street" and the dungeon, Eina vaguely sensed the truth,
and she Frowning, he found another entry point to express his own
opinions.
"Another thing to worry about is that after building a shaft, adventurers will
no longer have the opportunity to travel between floors. Creating a shortcut
may lead to a situation that takes away their exploration experience..."
"Just limit the use of the shaft according to the level of the [Familiar]!
Separate the 'expedition' from the mandatory mission and the normal
exploration, and there won't be any problem! To put it to the extreme, we
should provide support The only thing that has happened since the days of
the God (Zeus) and the Goddess (Hera) is the deepest level of update,
which is the floors after the 71st floor!"
Royman is indeed accustomed to verbal disputes. And unlike Eina, who
was participating for the first time today, they must have discussed it many
times. In response to her concerns, Royman responded gracefully and
fluidly.
"Besides, we won't open the shaft to the 'lower level' and 'deep level' all at
once! First the 'upper level', then the 'middle level', and then the 18th floor
'Maze Paradise'! We will proceed step by step with extreme caution and
observe the entire process!"
"......"
"The guarding of the shaft and elevators is planned to be handed over to the
[Ganesha Familia]! This will make the surface security weak, so it is
necessary to select the [Family] as the new military police as soon as
possible! Zul, you must also continue Cultivate adventurers and expand
urban combat power!"
From the moment he planned to build a shaft in the maze, the word
"extreme caution" had nothing to do with it, and he also changed the
subject.
Eina looked at him silently. Royman probably understood what those green
jade eyes were thinking, and saw that his face was red with anger. In the
end, Eina was not a guild employee, Instead, she expressed her opinion as a
"graduate of the school district".
"The information states that all the hardest metals must be obtained and
construction begins immediately. The hardest refined metals will also be
used to strengthen the armor of the supership (Hlinhorne). It is the property
and pride of the "school district" ...Although the guild has invested funds, I
think that unreasonable robbery will definitely lead to opposition from the
"school district" side. Especially sensitive students——"
"Oh!! Shut up, Zul! This plan is the biggest undertaking of this century!
You, who appeared here for the first time today with a shameless face, have
no right to interfere!"
It seemed that Royman finally lost his patience and no longer tried to
persuade Aina, but roared loudly.
In the end, even other people said to her, "If you are a new member, please
don't interrupt!" Eina remained silent, and Remmel beside her sighed,
seemingly feeling helpless about the unchanged shaft plan. At the same
time, it seemed like an apology to Eina.
"What's more, this is also the will of God Ouranos! There is no chance that
this matter will be invalidated!!"
exactly.
That's the biggest problem.
In the final analysis, no matter how many things and problems that
grassroots member Eina points out that should be done, this shaft plan
cannot be stopped since it has the most powerful backing of "the guild
leader has given permission".
(If all the omniscient gods agree, then maybe this is really my worry, and
there is actually no problem. However, if a huge shaft (nail) is driven in,
will the underground city really not respond at all?)
Eina could not let go of her uneasiness. The dungeon took away and
devoured many adventurers that Eina was responsible for. To her, it was
such a terrifying symbol.
No matter what - the shaft is definitely going to be built now.
Royman looked at Eina with a proud look on his face. At this time, the
parchment was stamped with the seal of the resolution. Then the cadres
shook hands and cheers came and went.
Is it the road to wealth and glory, or a trap to Hades?
Now that it has been a thousand years since Orario was founded, it has
decided to move to the next stage (stage).
(Why did Lord Ouranos allow this plan...)
"Is it really okay, Ouranos? Agree with the silo plan.
There was a voice in the "eye crystal" of the crystal placed on my elbow.
The underground altar of the guild headquarters, "Prayer Room".
The capable subordinate (Feros) who was on the phone sent an advice that
seemed like an admonishment and asked Uranus who was sitting on the
throne of God.
"This incident will definitely make Royman more arrogant. What's more, it
will also lead to suspicion and dissatisfaction from all sides. The school
district will definitely object.
Fellowes said as if he had foreseen the future, with a hint of 'It's really not
like you' in his voice. Coincidentally, Eina was also thinking about the same
thing in the decision room at the same time.
Ouranos replied in his usual emotionless voice:
"Compared with possible obstacles... I choose to be prepared to face the
'trial' waiting ahead."
"Huh?"
"There are no means too many."
"Hearing what you, the god, say makes me even more worried.
Really, a sigh came from deep within the crystal.
And even though he said so, Fellowes did not delve deeper. Although I
didn't approve of this matter, I felt as if I had received an oracle. Fellowes
chose to believe his master's words, and only the sound of doing things
leaked out from the depths of the crystal.
"How are you doing there?"
Hear Uranus's question.
Like a child who got a toy, Fellowes raised his voice a little higher.
"It's pretty good. Thanks to the man-made maze, I obtained an unexpectedly
large 'Magic Workshop'. This way, the 'research' from long ago can make
progress."
Southeast of the city quite far away from the guild's underground altar.
In the man-made maze located underground in "Daedalus Street", Feros is
working hard to install equipment.
"After all, my 'research' can only be carried out in a spacious environment.
Thank you for giving Royman a strict order to seal off this entire floor, and
then handed it over to me, Ouranos."
The maze that once tortured Belle and Penny has now completely changed.
There is only one magic stone lamp here, and the light illuminates the dim
hall.
A large number of books were piled up on a hill beside the wall. On a
pillar-like perch, a white owl was resting on top.
A magic meter utilizing the technology of the magic country, as well as a
large number of flasks.
There are also cylinders (measuring cylinders) filled with various
mysterious solutions.
Like a suspicious experimental facility, it is a scene that can be described as
a "magician's residence."
"Hehehe, we need to remodel it again. As a magician, I am really
excited...!"
Taking the heretic incident as an opportunity, the man-made labyrinth was
completely suppressed and is now under the management of the "Guild".
To be precise, it was in the hands of Ouranos. The old god gave it to the
former "sage".
The man-made labyrinth was once a breeding ground for "evil", and the
benefits it could bring were countless.
First, it went deep into the depth and scale of the "middle level" of the
dungeon. There are also hidden facilities that exist to develop magic items
such as the "whip" used by the trainer (Gira). For Fellowes, all this is very
useful, equivalent to acquiring huge assets.
The thousand-year history of this famous craftsman connected to the
dungeon makes it perfect both as a "secret base" and a "resource facility."
After that, Feros decided to build magic production equipment to produce a
source of automatically generated herbs and elixirs. He even planned to ask
Asfi to join him later to help him with his research. [Almighty One]'s
vacation has not yet ended, but he is already about to be assigned to work
long overtime hours.
"I have never had such a huge "Magic Workshop" before in my lifetime.
Even that hateful hometown has no place like this."
"You are still alive now.
"Haha, now even the flesh and skin are gone, what else is there to say. He is
already half dead."
Even the intense self-deprecation that I normally wouldn't express can now
be said with a smile. Although he is now reduced to a skeleton, the nature
of the "Sage" as a crazy magician in the past has still been greatly touched.
The man-made maze no longer serves as the second entrance and exit of the
dungeon, but gradually becomes a "big stronghold" dedicated to Feros.
"Where's the generation?"
"Knowledge and theories are all stored in my head...in my soul. In terms of
equipment, as long as we use the elven spells that are still in the man-made
maze, we should be able to make up for most of them. Let's see, the
finished product will not be better than the magic power ( The things in the
underground palace of Altina are bad."
Fellows planned to put everything into what he was about to do.
Even the labyrinth magic technology left by the dark faction clan was used
by him. If Hayate (Ryu) were here, he would probably look disgusted.
"The 'School District' is also back. The materials that were entrusted to
Leon before... the ancient dragon yellow, the star silver at the bottom of the
world, and the scorched earth crystal of the Foolish Fire (Elbis)... After
completing these, all the conditions are met It's all together."
It's all thanks to the "school district", Fellowes said, and his black clothes
swayed.
For Ferros and others, the super-giant ships that travel all over the
netherworld can be said to be transport ships that carry large amounts of
resources, and are an "important factor."
That's right.
Everything is for the sake of "saving the world".
"...The generation itself is already underway."
Fellowes moved his steps and stopped in front of a certain piece of
equipment.
They were extra-large flasks, filled with solution poured from various
cylinders—five of them.
In the flask, the "gem" that glows red is floating in it with a strange light.
"Can you catch up?"
"There is nothing we can do in a short period of time. However, we will
definitely finish it before the black dragon's crusade... no, before the
'promised time'."
After all, the gears of the times have begun to turn——
The mutter of the magician in black disappeared into the depths of
darkness.
The second day of studying in the "school district" (temporarily).
It seems that the student dormitory on the residential floor has not yet
prepared a vacant room, so I slept in Teacher Leon's staff room for one
night. Today, student life will finally begin.
That's right, I'm officially going to class.
After meeting Nina in front of the "Temple Tower" in the center of the
academy floor, we walked towards the teaching building.
The first class I want to listen to is "Ancient History"——.
"Everyone——!! Are you enjoying your youth————!?"
"""yeah----------------------!
——This is how it should be, but for some reason, the magic stone lamp
(light) in the classroom was turned off, and a beam of light illuminated the
podium, on which stood an astonishingly beautiful blonde goddess. very
energetic.
"Keep your mind and body young at all times! Take your lessons seriously,
let's Aoharu☆"
Aoharu————————! !
As the beautiful goddess blinked one eye, the students' shouts reached their
climax.
Already sitting in my seat, I looked at the girl beside me with a serious look
on her face, her head lowered.
"Nina-kun?"
"It's not like that...! Occasionally, gods come and take away the opportunity
to attend class...! Teacher Adler is more ordinary! Why is it the goddess of
youth (Eden)...!"
When I couldn't help but call her by my honorific title, Nina covered her
face with her hands, and even the tips of her ears turned red. Although it
looks a little pitiful, it is so cute.
A goddess with long flowing hair, Eden-sama seems to be loved by many
students, and her innocent and youthful behavior attracts everyone to
imitate her. At the end, Eden-sama, who stirred up the atmosphere in the
room, said, "Then let's start the class—" and immediately turned on the
lights and started teaching in a very normal way. Is it necessary to heat up
the atmosphere first?
"Some time before the Age of Gods, great famines occurred frequently in
the northeastern part of the continent. What is the indirect cause of this
situation! Who should I ask to answer~. Then... I believe you will prepare
well for Aoharu☆, freshman little Lapi, You answer this question!"
"Eh!? Uh...!?"
(Lapijun, "The Question of Visiting the Dragon.")
"Visiting, visiting the dragon question!"
"The answer is correct~. I hope you can answer it yourself next time!"
I stood up in confusion, and Nina lowered her voice to help me, but Lord
Eden, who laughed like a child, saw through everything. The other students
also chuckled, and I sat down with a red face, sharing a wry smile with
Nina.
The content of the course is difficult.
The goddess tiptoed and wrote on the blackboard. Not used to copying
blackboard writing, it took a lot of effort for me to write it down in my
notebook. Lady Eden often stood in the perspective of a god and asked us
why the residents of the lower world left behind History can deviate from
facts told by an omniscient deity. Nina and the others were actively asking
questions and digesting the content of the course, while I racked my brains
to barely keep up with them.
"Today, I will explain based on the field survey data collected by people
from the "Combat Techniques Department"."
One class ends, and after a short break, the next class begins immediately.
The subject is "The Theory of Final Confrontation" that Mr. Leon also
recommended. At this time, the dwarf wearing a monocle, Mr. Adler,
finally appeared. The teacher operated the magic projector jointly
developed by the "Alchemy Discipline" of the "School District" and the
Magic Power to project various images in the dark classroom. Image.
"——"
The images that flew into the eye were many burned villages and destroyed
goblin villages.
Collapsed towns and countless refugees.
"As you all know, in recent years, powerful monsters have been coming to
the "Dragon Valley" one after another. These dragon species slipped
through the barrier set up by the "School District" and are still wreaking
havoc today. If anyone here wants to study in Europe in the future, Lali life,
then I hope you will not forget the tragedy of the world that is happening
somewhere now——"
I ignored half of the teacher's words. I stared at those miserable scenes and
asked Nina beside me:
"...Has Nina seen such a scene before coming to Port Town (here)?"
"Hmm... I've seen it before. Many people are crying, but there is nothing
they can do. It's very painful."
She said, narrowing her eyes sadly.
"After entering the 'School District', I knew for the first time...this is the
world today."
me too.
Before I was recommended to take this course by Teacher Leon, and before
I came to the "school district", I had no idea about the specific situation of
the outside world. After coming to Orario, just surviving as an adventurer
has made me exhausted, and now, for the first time, I have touched the
current "reality of the lower world."
In the classroom where the story is closely related to us, the dwarf teacher
solemnly declared at the end.
He said - the world is hungry for heroes.
"Rapi-kun, are you ready?"
"W-wait a minute!"
While I was changing clothes in the empty dressing room, Nina's voice
came from the other side of the door, so I hurriedly replied.
I put on the pants with rabbit tails prepared by Lord Balder and Lord
Hermes, adjusted my bangs several times, and made sure that there was
nothing wrong with the wig with ears, and then I opened the door.
"Wow! The battle suit suits you very well!"
Seeing my figure, Nina clasped her hands together and smiled.
Tops and pants with red and white as the main colors. The material is thin,
light, and soft, and its performance as "armor" is not inferior to that of an
adventurer's battle suit. This is the combat uniform issued to students of the
"Combat Techniques Department".
Even the leather sheath for the dagger was thoughtfully prepared. This was
probably the work of Lord Hermes. I couldn't help but smile bitterly. By the
way, in order to hide my identity, I didn't bring most of the things with me.
"The Dagger" has always been kept in the school bag.
Nina is also wearing a red and white combat uniform, which is different
from the boy's style I wear. The lower body is a skirt. The weapon on his
back is a long staff. It looks like Nina is the defender.
"By the way...what's Nina's level?"
"Me? I'm Level 2."
"L, Level 2...!!"
Although it has not been confirmed yet, I was a little shocked, or
frightened, when I heard that Miss Eina's family had the power of a highlevel adventurer. In short, I had a strange feeling.
I was so surprised that I almost leaned back, and Nina, who looked
incredulous, walked through the road equipped with magic stone lamps and
arrived under the blue sky.
In front of you is a wide terracotta-colored plaza shaped like a brick (cinder
track), and white auditoriums tightly surrounding it.
This is an arena built of white diamond located in the corner of the academy
floor.
"We're all here. Then the 'comprehensive battle' will begin now."
The students in combat uniforms gathered around Teacher Leon, who was
wearing his usual teacher uniform.
This is also a genuine course, and it seems to be called a "practical course".
Different from studying cultural subjects while lying on a desk, to put it
bluntly, it involves physical training.
The "optional compulsory subjects" for "Combat Skills Subject" students
are to complete at least three "practical" subjects within one year. On Nina's
recommendation, I chose "Sword Skills", "Fighting Skills", and this
"Comprehensive Combat".
As the name suggests, this course is not about specialized technical
instruction, but about learning comprehensive combat methods.
"Since the "Special Internship" is approaching, today I ask you to recall
your original intention of dealing with monsters. Afterwards, you will be
divided into "teams" and review your tactics. Don't slack off."
Teacher Leon talked about the course content to everyone, and I was still
very nervous.
Students of all races gathered here, and they all experienced the same
[upgrade] as Nina... exuding an aura of high strength. There is no doubt that
if they form a [familial clan], they can probably squeeze into the city's
backbone faction. Valve——
"Teacher, can you speak-?"
"What's wrong, Kate?"
"This opportunity is rare, I want to see Xinshengjun's strength!"
"--Eh!?"
When I was still thinking about this kind of thing, someone suddenly
mentioned me, which made my shoulders shake suddenly.
Immediately there were voices like "I want to know too—!" "You should be
a little confident to come to the "Combat Techniques Course" at this time,
right?" "I'm really interested" and the like came one after another!
My eyes hidden under my bangs opened wide. At this time, only Nina
stopped everyone.
"Wait a minute! You said you want to see his strength, what do you want
him to do? If you want Lapi-kun to do something dangerous, I won't agree!"
"They are all in the "Combat Techniques Department", how can there be
anything that is not dangerous?"
"After all, he looks so weak. I can understand that you are worried about
him, but you shouldn't protect him so much, right, Nina?"
"Just, even if it's like this...!"
Both boys and girls pointed out the proper posture of the "Combat
Techniques Subject", leaving Nina at a loss for words. The term
"overprotective" hit the nail on the head, probably because Nina had seen
my shame again and again, so she became unnecessarily worried. I
remember she said she couldn't leave me alone.
But what to do. I don't know what they want me to do, but since my
identity can't be revealed, it's best to avoid it if you can…!
"I remember, he is Level 1, right. If we had a simulated battle, Nina would
be verbose again..."
"Newsborn, can't you use "magic"?"
"Eh? Ah, I'm here!"
At this moment, I heard someone asking, so I hurriedly responded.
Almost at the same moment, Teacher Leon also interjected.
"Rapi, you just received the 'favor' from Lord Badr, so you shouldn't have
manifested the 'magic' yet, right?"
"Eh? I appeared..."
I was a little confused, but I answered him truthfully.
As a result, Teacher Leon showed a bit of a headache with a wry smile on
his face.
"So you have 'magic'!?"
"What, why didn't you tell me earlier! As long as you show us, we will
know how strong you are!"
"If you can use [Magic], even Level 1 can be used as a defender!"
(...ah!?)
Seeing the students' instant emotional reactions, I reacted belatedly.
The so-called "magic" is supposed to be a sure-kill method. Its importance
and eye-catching degree account for a large proportion in [Ability Value].
Whether you have useful "Magic" will obviously affect your popularity in
the team.
Nina looked at me, looking very surprised. The students who were joking
just now also showed great curiosity. So much so that now I can no longer
avoid being tested by them!
Teacher Leon said that just now, it turned out that he was helping me and
wanted to brush off the topic of "magic"!
"Hmph, it's obviously a human being... What is the attribute of the magic
that appears? What kind of magic is it?"
Beside me, who was panicking, a dwarf named Eglin raised his bangs and
stepped forward, shaking his tight battle suit.
"Hey, ah, that... is, is fire..."
"That's attack magic. I'll prepare the barrier, and you can just fire it to your
heart's content."
Now that things have happened, the atmosphere in the field is no longer one
where I can say "I lied", or rather I should not be allowed to say that. My
cheeks twitched, and after I answered softly, the corner of Eglin's mouth
tilted, He showed a provocative smile.
He distanced himself, stopped near the center of the field, then faced me
again, hands outstretched.
After chanting the short article, a wall of earth-colored light rose up!
"Here it comes——!! Iglin's specialty, [Rock Wall]!"
"I feel like this time it will be a big upset!!"
"That guy really doesn't have a long memory..."
"Hey freshmen, hurry up!"
"Eglin is stronger than the barrier, don't worry! Be serious!"
Boys and girls all pushed me, and I was attacked from all sides.
Forced to take a step forward, I shed a lot of sweat and looked down at my
palms.
They said they wanted to take action, but...
"Uh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, [Hero's Wish] activates!" Start
charging! Boom-boom-boom-boom-! Maximum charge completed! Go
ahead aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! Fire volts
oooh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh! !
"Guaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa" ? Defeated—!
"Iglin was beaten away—!
"That kind of power is like that of a first-level adventurer!"
"That's the power of a first-level adventurer!"
That guy is an illegal intruder (Bell Crowne)! !
......No, no, no, no! ? Absolutely not! !
If he really takes action, he will definitely explode (out) in every sense of
the word!
In order not to expose your identity, you can only lower the power as much
as possible!
I stretched out my trembling arms and aimed at Iglin-san who opened the
barrier.
In short, he must not be injured, and his magic and mental power must be
greatly suppressed...!
"Hey—, chant quickly! Do you want to use it—!"
"...Eh, chanting?"
Too much indolence caused complaints to fly over. When I heard this
sentence, I made a crazy sound.
Right, right. "Magic" usually requires "spells"!
If I directly use the non-singing magic (Fire Volt), I will definitely be
suspected!
Faced with a new crisis, my brain threatened to overheat. Nina looked at me
anxiously, but I no longer had the intention to care. The tension, wavering
and burden made my vision spin.
Faced with this situation that was beyond my ability to think and process, I
shed a lot of sweat in the first few seconds. Then, after trying my best to
come up with the "false chant", what I said out of my mouth was,
".........[Burn, burn it all, your karma of foreign law!]"
A chant borrowed from a companion (Welf) in an extremely superficial
way.
And this became the reason for my failure.
I desperately searched for a spell that matched the flames. In order to
suppress the power, I desperately tried to infuse the minimum amount of
mental power, so I easily lost control of the magic power.
(ah---)
This is the feeling of a fierce horse (magic) that has no reins and is suddenly
in high spirits, looking for a place to vent.
Feeling the feeling I experienced for the first time, I realized my "big
failure" and recalled my elder brother's face like a revolving door.
(This is what Welf often lets others experience——)
The next moment, boom————————————! ! of.
"Aha!?"
"Magic, magic bursts!?"
"real or fake!"
"Rapi-kun!?"
Eglin-san who opened the barrier, the other students (audience), and Nina
all screamed and screamed at the explosion light and shock wave.
A violent explosion occurred, and after the rising smoke dissipated... I lay
on my back in a large shape on the ground and was scorched black, looking
at the blue sky with my eyes.
(...Have I really become a first-level adventurer...)
Although there is no chanting magic, but she did something stupid like a
magic burst, Nina hurriedly ran here, and after experiencing this unheard of
failure, I thought from the bottom of my heart: I really want to be a part of
this sky, just like this disappear.
So, on this day, the mysterious new student (Lapi Fleming) was too nervous
and caused an explosion of magic power, so he got the shameful title (label)
of "the great amateur (bottom)"...
"Then, Lapi will join the 'Third Team' of [Badelban]."
"Are you kidding me!!"
As a layman, I was also disliked by my future teammates.
After being burned, I accepted Nina's healing magic. Before I could do
anything else, the "comprehensive battle" was almost over. At this time,
after hearing Teacher Leon's announcement, about three demihumans
launched a violent attack. of protest.
"Why do I have to form a 'team' with such a layman, teacher! We didn't
even fight just now. Just a test shot caused an explosion of magic power.
You know, even the one holding back is stronger than him!"
The one with the most excited voice was the dwarf who even forgot to lift
up his bangs, Mr. Iglin.
Yes, you are absolutely right...
"We are already a group of four... burdensome. We don't need... emergency
food or human shields..."
The one muttering in a low voice was the black elf girl whose lower half of
the face was covered by a mask that looked like armor.
By the way, what she said was terrifying! ?
"Ah~! It's here again, the test of the gods! The goddess of my clan (Fianna)
is jealous of my strength and is inflicting suffering on me!"
Finally, there is a little human boy who is about the same height as
Lily...isn't it a girl? No, it's probably a boy. He closed his eyes, smiled and
declared quite confidently.
I was simply regarded as suffering...
"Really, is it true, Teacher Leon? Lapi-kun is going to join our 'team'..."
"Ah. This may increase the burden on your captain, but I hope you can rely
on Lapi more. He should be able to help you, Nina."
Finally, after the treatment, Nina stood up with a surprised expression.
"I was shocked... But I kind of understand. Teacher Leon had planned this
from the beginning, so he asked me to take Lapi-kun around the school."
I also have this feeling.
This is probably what Teacher Leon and Lord Balder think. only...
"...Uh, I'm sorry Nina. This 'team' everyone is talking about is..."
I can probably guess that it should refer to the units that form a combat
team.
"The 'Combat Skills Discipline' stipulates that when conducting field
investigations or combat missions outside the campus, you must form a
group of four people. Sometimes the number of people is not so perfect, so
there will be a group of five people..."
There are as many "classes" as there are Lord Gods in the "school district",
and the "teams" are subdivided from there. The reason for forming a team
in the same [class] is said to be to facilitate updating [ability values] on a
'squad' basis.
Judging from the education system, the "team" will repeat the process of
someone leaving the team and then adding members again and again, but
after all, the members are selected by the gods and teachers, so the team
members seem to be quite complementary to each other, but...
"...I might cause trouble for you in the future. I'm sorry, Nina..."
"How can it be trouble? There is no such thing? Lapi-kun and I are in the
same team, so I feel relieved. If you join another 'team', I will probably be
worried about you all the time."
Nina shook one of her long emerald brown hair and laughed. I couldn't help
but smile bitterly when I saw it.
She is really considerate. This kind of place is exactly the same as Miss
Eina.
"only..."
Nina looked away with some trouble, and I also looked over.
In front of her eyes were classmates Eglin and other team members who
were still clinging to Teacher Leon.
"Come on, worst party ever."
"If you don't get 'credits' anymore, you're going to drop out of school,
right~?"
"Don't call us that! Damn it!"
The big bell in the central tower rang the end of get out of class bell, and
the male and female students who were about to leave the arena walked past
the members of the "Third Team" and laughed at them.
The words "worst team ever" made me blink blankly. I glanced to the side
and saw that Nina also had a depressed expression.
(Did a lot of things happen to this team... "Third Team"...?)
While I was thinking this, Iglin-san, who couldn't change his decision,
strode up to me and pointed with his thick finger.
"Be my luggage carrier (supporter)!!"
Yes, I have no objection...
"Three-story extra-large confectionery (waffles)", among the three floors it
is called, the residential floor is located on the second floor.
Sandwiched between the control level and the academy level is a wide
space without any obstructions, with several large pillars - also used as
lifting devices - supporting the ceiling. It was difficult for sunlight to shine
in, and instead there were more than one large magic stone lamp installed
on the ceiling. The light will be adjusted synchronously with the change of
morning and evening time, so in my opinion, this place is very similar to
the safe floor on the 18th floor. Of course, what is unfolding before our eyes
now is not the nature of the underground city, but an architectural forest
made of stone and metal.
Unlike the academy floor, which has a circular structure like Orario's
starting from the central temple tower, the residential floor used for teachers
and students has a mesh structure.
Numerous student dormitories and faculty dormitories are arranged at
strictly equal intervals. What's interesting is that the appearance of each
student dormitory is different in some details, and occasionally you will see
artistic or strange-shaped buildings.
The empty room prepared for me is located in the "Third Student
Dormitory", and the "Third Team" also uses the lounge of this dormitory
when they hold meetings.
"Introduce yourself? Is it still necessary now? I am Iglin."
Among the people gathered together at Nina's painstaking call, Iglin-san
said in a self-deprecating tone.
Classmate Eglin is shorter than me, about 150C, which fits the impression
of a dwarf with a shorter body and legs. Although he was dressed like a
noble man, with a rose on his chest, there were strong muscles everywhere
on his body.
He shook his brown hair, which was lighter than Nina's, and his unhappy
expression was clearly evident.
"Reki...the black fairy..."
The one who doesn't take off her mask indoors is the black fairy Reki-san.
Brown skin, red hair, height around 160C. Seems a little taller than Nina.
She is taciturn and has little mood swings. She is still wearing her uniform
and skirt, but she is hugging her legs on the chair and reading a book that
looks like a Bible. This makes it difficult for me to look at her. I tried
desperately to dissipate the heat on my face, but my impression of her was
that she was a weirdo with a unique way of speaking.
"Finally, it's me! Christia Alvia! Just call me Chris! The Sleeping Lion who
has not yet been known to the world! [Ability Value] is...Lv. 2!"
He introduced his little human boy cheerfully... No, it's a girl... No, it must
be a boy. After all, he is wearing a boy's uniform. Due to his race, he is the
smallest in the team. With his aqua hair elegantly tied up, the little human
has a tendency to belittle himself, but he is very confident.
"Wait, Level 2!? It's obviously a small human race!?"
"Yeah, yeah, not bad, not bad, such a reaction! I am the genius who
surpasses the [Brave]! A superstar that the 'School District' is proud of! Uhhuh!"
The same level as Lily who crossed the "Expedition"! ?
Although it is not a good thing to say, the small humans are not very
powerful, so they are called the weakest race.
It is true that there are first-level adventurers such as Mr. Finn and Mr.
Alfric, but among the adventurers, the number of small humans who have
experienced [upgrade] is overwhelmingly small. Even though this was the
case, he reached Level 2 in the outside world where mazes (dungeons) did
not exist... I don't know whether it was because the "school district" was
very powerful or because Chris-san was very talented. By the way, all
members of the "Third Team", including Eglin-san and Reki-san, are Level
2.
Seeing how surprised I was, classmate Chris closed his eyes with his fists
on his hips, his face sparkling, and he puffed up his chest.
"None of this matters, layman! Don't do anything unnecessary during your
special internship! Just follow the half-elf over there!"
As if she was used to it, Iglin ignored Chris and warned me again and again
in an angry voice. Hearing what he said, Nina's slender eyebrows raised.
"Iglin, don't treat Lapi-kun as a hindrance, okay? We are already in the
same team, and we are all partners. We must live in harmony..."
"What kind of companion! Isn't he just a nuisance? Who can bear it if he
blows himself up in the dungeon without permission!"
Although I'm sorry for Nina, I can't refute it at all...
This is really messed up. Just when I was so downcast, Reki-san, who had
been reading as if it was nothing to do with her, whispered:
"Building a good relationship and so on, until now... Our cooperation
(formation), shit..."
"So, that's why we have to discuss...! And don't use weird words, Reki!"
"Everyone, don't worry! The direction I'm heading is the road! Don't be
afraid, just follow me!"
Nina, who was blushing, reminded Reki to pay attention to her wording,
while Chris kept talking to himself with an attitude of going his own way.
...What's going on? This feeling of everyone doing their own thing.
Even looking at it from the side, I feel like they don't get along well with
each other...
"Um...someone called us the worst team in history before. What does that
mean?"
I made up my mind and asked, and as a result, the atmosphere around Nina,
Iglin-san, and even Reki-san became heavier. The only one who has not
changed at all is Chris, who is still shining brightly.
As if bitten by a bitter insect, classmate Iglin said:
"That's what it means! No matter in [Badel Class] or in [Combat
Techniques Subject], our grades are last! It's all because these guys are
holding me back...!"
"The team has not been disbanded, it is difficult to understand... Also, you
are the one holding us back..."
"Everyone, stop arguing! Come on, look at the aura of light I radiate!
kira~!"
......Although I am not qualified to say this, does it really matter?
Seeing that Iglin and the others were insisting on their own opinions and
refused to give in, I silently watched Nina's expression.
So, I sighed deeply when I saw this kind and kind girl for the first time.
Time flies when student life begins.
With Nina's help, I barely kept up with the cultural courses.
In the dormitory, I would preview and review with Nina before dinner in
the morning. I would have classes during the day, and I would preview and
review with Nina in the evening.
I was not as smart as other students, and I had no clue, so I had to rely on
quantity.
Only getting up early has become a habit after experiencing early morning
exercise with Miss Ais and the baptism of fighting in the wilderness. I went
to bed later than anyone else and got up earlier than anyone else. Even
when I was sleeping, I was tormented by nightmares and thinking about
studying. I really didn't expect that the strong resilience of a first-level
adventurer, which is enough to stay awake, would be fully utilized in a
place like this. Faced with Nina who took the initiative to accompany me to
study on my own, I really felt that I had nothing to repay.
However, rather than studying, I am more worried about the relationship
with the "Third Team".
In the "Practice" class, although we talked to Eglin-san and the others again
and again, in the end we were unable to confirm our cooperation.
No matter how many times Nina called, they told her to practice on their
own and ignored her completely. Teacher Leon was just watching us from a
distance.
So, the fourth day of student life.
The day of the "Special Internship" finally arrived.
"Wow————!! That's amazing————!! I didn't expect everyone in
Orario to welcome me so much!"
The moment he passed through the southwest gate of Orario, classmate
Chris's first words were this.
Both the "School District" and Labyrinth City gave permission. As soon as
the students stepped inside the tall city wall, they were surrounded by a
large number of flower petals. The sound heard in the distance must be a
welcome performance. The city seemed to be holding an unseasonable
celebration, welcoming students with bright futures.
......What is this?
"Wow! Orario is so gorgeous! This is my first time here, it's so amazing!
Lapi-kun!"
"That's right..."
Wearing a red and white combat uniform, I smiled dryly and responded to
her helplessly. When Nina saw this, she called out "Rapi-kun?" and tilted
her head in confusion.
When I first visited Orario, I kept shouting that it was so awesome, but
Orario at that time was more like an adventurer's town, or it wasn't as
gorgeous as it is now... At least it won't be as lively as a celebration for
several days in a row like now.
A beautifully decorated pastry shop with special nougat and honey on
display.
A coffee shop with rare books.
Contrary to my memory, today's Southwest Main Street is full of shops that
are of interest to students. Just glancing at the fork in the road, you will find
an elegant path ahead, which even made me think in fear, "Is this really
Orario?"
Not to mention the [Family], it is said that the Labyrinth City itself also
wants outstanding talents from the [School District]... In other words, is this
to leave a good impression on the students as much as possible?
(There are already students buying things...perhaps you want to target
students for business or something?)
If Lily were here, she could tell me a lot of things...
"Here we go again, you guys from the 'School District'."
"It feels like there will be a storm in the dungeon this year."
...and overheard the conversation of the adventurers who were watching
from a distance.
Nina and the others looked around excitedly, looking around with interest,
but I felt quite uneasy beside me.
"When conducting 'Special Internship', students must go to the 'Guild
Headquarters' to complete the procedures... Lapi-kun, can I ask you to go?"
"Eh? It's ok...where's Nina?"
"I... have something to do. I forgot to prepare some props. So I wanted to go
to Orario's store first."
"Then let me go too! We must let the guild get to know the future hero!
Okay, let's go, Lapi!"
Nina was unusually vague, which I found strange, but Iglin-san and the
others also wanted to visit the weapon shop and item shop, so the team was
divided into two groups. The place to meet again was decided in front of the
"Tower of Babel".
I went to the "Guild Headquarters", also worried about not exposing my
identity - especially not to meet anyone I knew, so I completed the
procedures at the guild's reception window and applied for an "Internship
Permit". By the way, it was Ms. Missia who handled the business, but she
didn't realize it was me at all. Instead, she smiled and said, "Come on,
juniors~" to cheer us up.
Nothing happened along the way. After reuniting smoothly, we entered the
"Tower of Babel".
Walking down the long underground stairs leading to the maze, the "Special
Internship" finally began.
When diving into a dungeon, there are many moments where you feel that
the atmosphere here is "different" from the surface.
In the process of exploring the dungeon again and again, people will
gradually get used to it and this feeling will gradually become weaker, but
this is not the case for most students who see the dungeon for the first time.
No matter how good you are, the feeling of "unknown" will still cause
tension, causing you to frequently look back at the empty road and maintain
a high level of vigilance, fearing that monsters will be born from the walls
at any time. I watched as other students behaved this way and once again
strapped on their large backpacks.
"Don't do anything unnecessary, layman! Just pick up the loot!"
"Yes, I understand..."
On the first floor of the dungeon, there is a large passage called the
"Starting Road".
The "Third Team" didn't take the other teams seriously at all and strode
forward. Among them, Eglin-san's orders turned into spikes and pierced
deeply into my body. Ever since the magic explosion, I have always been a
little weak when facing Iglin-san.
(Only Nina was a little nervous, the other three were as usual. Speaking of
three people walking in front side by side, it was really an incredible
formation...)
I am at the end of the team, and Nina is at center back, so we can still be
considered T-shaped...
The "Third Team" is obviously different from other students who are
cautious. I always feel no tension. I don't know if he is being brave or just
being careless. If I had to say it, it would be "very natural". Although we
still don't know how they will fight, in a sense, this non-nervous state may
be the strength of "Team 3".
(Teacher Leon said he wanted me to point out the direction for the "Third
Team", but...)
Of course, I wanted to respond to his expectations. But can I do this while
hiding my identity?
In front of his sight, there was Mr. Iglin with a sledgehammer on his back.
Reki-san, a dual swordsman with two daggers stuck at her waist.
The weapon is a two-handed sword about the same length as his height, and
Chris-san is still swinging it in the air.
Nina, holding a long staff, seems to be the healer.
Even regardless of level, having a healer on the first floor of the dungeon is
already extremely powerful.
Nothing can go wrong. I think so...
Maybe, I was the most nervous person as I was observing the status of the
team from behind.
"Gob!"
"Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh!"
After passing through the large passage and turning several corners.
The monster finally appeared. The first thing that came up was the "Goblin"
and "Kobold" groups!
Encountering the enemy for the first time in the dungeon, the team entered
a battle-ready state, when classmate Iglin walked up.
"Keep an eye on it, layman! See my rational fighting style!"
"Ah, yes! Please!"
As if to demonstrate to me, Iglin-san reached for the weapon behind his
back.
Then, the moment he grasped the sledgehammer - a sudden change
occurred in him.
"——Uhohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! Watch me fuck you
to death!!"
"Eeeeeeeeeee——!?"
He threw away the tone and words he had used so far and let out a war cry
that echoed around, making me and the monsters cry out in surprise.
The dwarf charged alone, his bulging muscles stretched out his combat
uniform, and he waved his sledgehammer wantonly. The "Goblins" and
"Kobolds" were blown away and crushed, making miserable screams, but
he didn't seem to give up, swinging the big hammer down, down, down! !
No, where has the rational way of fighting gone! ?
"Then, what is that!?"
"As soon as Iglin picks up the hammer, he will transform into a different
character..."
"real or fake!?"
Hearing Nina say this as if she had a headache, I couldn't help but yell.
He can now be said to have the demeanor of a dwarf more than anyone else,
but what happened to his gentleman-like behavior so far! ?
"That's good, Iglin! But the real brave is me!"
"I'm on it too."
Immediately afterwards, as if stimulated by Eglin, Chris and Reki also
started to move.
After that, the scene was very tragic.
"Ohhhhhhhh...!?"
I looked at the miserable scenes unfolding in front of me from my position
as a supporter, and made a sound like a squashed frog.
"Eeglin, don't rush too far! Reki and Chris don't go forward either!"
The squad leader (Nina) at the rear of the team issued a series of
instructions.
But no one listened!
Mr. Eglin rushed into the "Killer Ant" group alone. Mr. Reki jumped over
his head as if he was looking for a new hunting spot. Even Mr. Chris said "I
will open the way!!", as if they were competing. Just like that, he still
rushed forward.
Something is very wrong with "Defender 1" and "Frontguard 3", and the
queue is so long that the instructions cannot be conveyed. This is a lie! ?
And except for Nina, everyone else is an avant-garde attacker! ?
This is not a group battle, but a solo battle x4!
"Everyone, this is really your first time on this floor...in the dungeon,
right?"
"Well, it's the first time... But even in the dungeon, it still turned out like
this..."
I hurriedly corrected myself, but Nina looked very disappointed, as if what
she was seeing was not the first time.
We are now on the 7th floor of the dungeon.
It was my first time to challenge the dungeon, but I walked through seven
floors in one day!
Maybe it's because this is the "upper floor" and everyone is Level 2, but in
just half a day, the floor was updated seven times in a row... It's so scary, so
scary! ? Facing the floor I saw for the first time was so scary! !
Seeing this behavior that a seasoned adventurer would never do, I almost
fainted with fear.
"The same goes for field surveys and combat missions so far. Everyone
rushes forward alone, but because they are all very strong, they always
manage to complete the mission... Then various problems will arise. I
originally hoped If it were called the harshest dungeon in the world,
everyone might unite, but..."
I hope this statement and her blank side face truly show how much thought
Nina has put into so far and how many methods she has tried.
I stared at her who was tired of sighing now, and after a while, I looked
forward again.
"Get out of my way, goblins and little humans! Be careful I crush you!"
"Dwarf, so annoying..."
"You two, don't be afraid! I will defeat all enemies!"
The three of them left us behind and rushed forward a long way, their
voices echoing faintly in the maze.
Even the "Magic Stone" was not dealt with, and the monster's corpses rolled
everywhere. I stood blankly in the middle of the road, and Nina and I fell
into confusion.
"You ask why you don't cooperate? Of course it's because these barbarians
are in the way!"
The night after returning from the dungeon.
After that, other adventurers and students blamed us for obstructing the
passage, so Nina and I apologized together and turned to dealing with the
monster corpses (or rather we were doing this all day today). At this time,
we were finally in the student dormitory on the residential floor. I caught
Iglin-san and the others.
We borrowed a corner of the cafeteria and listened to the team members in
house clothes.
"Always getting into my attack range and not letting me wield this ancestral
hammer to my heart's content!"
"Barbarian, it's all you who's in the way... You're so big, even monsters can't
be chopped down properly."
"I'm a very powerful little human, so I have to be the first to rush in!"
...It's a little unfair to say that they don't have the ability to cooperate, but
Iglin-san and the others still insist on their own opinions, which makes me
feel a headache.
Although they will still abide by the rules of the "school district" and go
into the dungeon as a "team", that's all. When encountering monsters, they
will fight on their own.
Trust and credit. And considerate.
As a team that puts its back to its teammates, this is fatally lacking.
(…Maybe it's a little extreme…)
Although the method is a bit strange, it also makes me feel that Lily and
Welf are really powerful.
Among adventurers, conflicts within the team are common.
Everyone has a personality, opinions, and policies.
How to reach an agreement and improve the level of cooperation is an
eternal issue for adventurers and supporters. Only now do I realize how
lucky [Hestia Familia] is at this point.
"Because of you, I don't even have time to study! You layman! Write a
report for me and hand it in!"
"Eh!?"
"Wait, Eglin!"
He forced the paper over, surprising me, and even good-natured Nina
couldn't help but get angry.
However, Mr. Eaglelin didn't care at all.
"All this guy can do is pick up 'magic stones' and 'dropped items'! If
anything, it's thanks to our kindness that he can get 'credits'! Then at least
he can have a starting point in this regard!"
Rather, he should be grateful for being assigned to this team. Hearing his
tone as if he was about to say this, I immediately felt discouraged and
couldn't say a word. After all, I really didn't do anything like being a
teammate.
In the end, Nina didn't have time to stop Eglin, and he left the cafeteria
directly.
"I'm...done. Submit, help me."
"I haven't finished it yet! So Nina, I have to ask you to write a report for me
again, please do everything!"
Reki-san placed her report on top of the paper that was forced onto me,
while Chris-san used the "Doge Seat" she learned from somewhere and held
on to Nina. Nina, who planned to chase after Reki-san, was stopped by
Chris-san, and her shoulders dropped in frustration.
Worst team ever.
For an adventurer, this level is quite cute, but...after understanding the
origin of the name, I couldn't help but think: the future is really difficult.
"Teacher Leon, excuse me... ah, Lord Badr?"
I finally finished writing my report, and it was almost time to go to bed.
I told Nina, who wanted to come with me, that it didn't matter. I visited
Teacher Leon's teacher's room alone, but I saw an unexpected divine object,
and my eyes widened.
"I haven't seen you for three days, Lapi. How are you? How is life in the
'school district'?"
"Well...it's hard to get used to a new life."
Sitting opposite Teacher Leon, drinking tea - or are you waiting for me to
come? ——Lord Baldr asked in a calm voice, and I smiled bitterly and
spoke the truth.
"Although it is very hard...but at the same time, I encounter all new things,
which makes me very excited."
This is also true.
Although learning is tiring, I know the joy of turning the unknown into the
known.
This is especially true if it's something I'm interested in. Communicate with
knowledgeable teachers, discover and take note of new fighting methods,
facilities such as the large library and arena, etc., the "School District" has
created a fulfilling environment where as long as you are willing, you can
polish yourself to your heart's content. The "return to the original intention"
that I talked about with Eina-san, this place couldn't be more suitable.
The fight for lunch in the limited canteen is also very exciting. Different
from the life in the [Family], this place is fresh and full of excitement.
To paraphrase Eden-sama, maybe "This is exactly aoharu☆".
After I confessed like this, Lord Baldr closed his eyes and said "Really"
with a smile.
"Ah, Teacher Leon. This is the report..."
"Thank you, Lapi. I will take a closer look later. Remember to tell Iglin and
ask him to come to me early tomorrow morning."
Exposed...
Teacher Leon just glanced at it and saw that the report was written by me.
Feelings like embarrassment came over me, so I had to answer "Okay...".
"Today is your first time going to the dungeon. How about the 'Third
Team'?"
"Uh... It feels really, really full of personality, right?"
After hearing Teacher Leon's question, I tried to answer him carefully, and
then Lord Balder put his finger to his mouth, laughing so hard that his
shoulders shook slightly.
"...Teacher Leon, Lord Balder. Why did you put me in Nina's team?"
I asked a question that has always been on my mind. immediately,
"Because if they continue to conduct 'special training' like this, they will all
be wiped out."
Teacher Leon said very simply.
It surprised me to say this without any metaphor.
"Except for Nina, the other members of the 'Third Team' were originally in
other teams, but they would cause problems no matter which 'Team' they
were in, so after changing again and again, they were gathered together like
this."
"...Have you been treated as a problem child?"
"At least that's the case with the students. From my perspective as teachers,
they have commendable merits, but overall, they still lack a sense of
cooperation."
It's really too unique.
Lord Bader and Teacher Leon said alternately.
I feel the same way. It is true that Eglin-san and the others did not cooperate
with each other at all, but on the other hand, they broke through the
dungeon several times relying only on their "individual power".
Among the Familia who are also at Level 2, the strength of each of them is
also very amazing.
However...even if you have such "individual power", you will lose your life
sooner or later in the dungeon. Just like what happened to other high-level
adventurers.
"If I or other teachers accompany me to explore, it will become a special
treatment. This will not be beneficial to Iglin and the others. Moreover, at
this time, there are really not enough manpower."
In special internships, most teachers are placed inside the maze.
But after all, the underground city is so big that teachers can only be
arranged on regular roads at most.
Even if it is to deal with abnormal situations that may happen to students,
personnel cannot be allowed to go to too far away places. This is the real
situation.
In addition, the students of the "School District" are considered to be elites,
so they are said to be entangled by adventurers who are hostile to them, and
the number of disputes is increasing...
"Even if the "Third Squad" is disbanded and dispersed to other units, they
will still cause problems. I want to reduce the risk of spreading the
commotion in the dungeon as much as possible. But just as I am thinking
about how to solve it When...you came to the "School District", Lapi. No, a
first-level adventurer (Bell Cronny)."
"!"
"When Hermes wanted you to enroll in school, there was actually a
'condition in exchange'. I will provide you with experience in the 'school
district', and the condition is that the 'Third Team' will be handed over to
your care."
Teacher Leon's words made me open my eyes, and then Lord Baldr's
"revealing the truth" made me accept the current situation.
This time I came to the "school district" to attend school. I didn't pay any
money or anything else, I just enjoyed the benefits unilaterally. I always felt
very embarrassed, but after knowing that this condition existed, I felt a little
more relaxed.
In other words, this is an adventurer's request.
I have already received the reward, that is, studying in the "school district",
and what I have to do is respond to Lord Badr's expectations.
"How do you feel? Can you guarantee the safety of 'Team 3'?"
"Ah, yes. If there is danger, I will use my true strength and not let anyone
die."
Don't worry about this.
So I assert this.
Within the scope of the "middle level", I will definitely be able to protect
them.
Hearing my calm answer, Teacher Leon narrowed his eyes.
"I'm sorry for always counting on you, but can I ask you one more favor?"
"What's going on?"
"Not only Eglin and the others, but Nina is also harboring something that
can be called a 'problem'."
Hearing these unexpected words, I was quite shocked.
Nina, who is kind and well-liked, and who helps me so enthusiastically, also
has some kind of "trouble"...?
"If possible, I hope you can help her."
"...Can I ask Nina what's wrong?"
"On this point, I hope you can ask her about her troubles as a 'super friend'
instead of telling you myself."
Hearing him say that, I understood.
Teacher Leon and the others did not ignore Nina's problem, but decided that
letting "someone in the same position" guide her was the best way.
"She is in a sensitive period now. Coupled with Nina's own 'confusion', if I
wait for 'adults' to take action rashly, she may lose a lot of things."
"And you, who both know what it means to be strong and what it means to
be weak, and have the same perspective, should be a perfect fit... That's
what I thought of when Hermes talked about you."
Lord Badr took over from Teacher Leon and continued.
"So I discussed it with Leon. I thought that as a student or an adventurer,
you should be able to guide her forward."
Hearing the words of the god, I felt a little embarrassed and scratched my
head.
I don't feel like I'm that amazing of a human being. But I also don't want to
be too humble and say I can't do it and say no.
Nina has been helping me, so I want to return the favor.
Only in this way. Since they are "school friends", then that alone is enough.
"...Understood. I will do my best."
Thank you, Teacher Leon said, thank you very much, Lord Badr expressed
his gratitude.
I felt a little itchy in my heart and laughed together with the two of them.
"Theoretically, you can try a 'study trip', and it can also be used as a break...
But after all, the education system of the 'school district' itself seems to be
conducting a study trip (this) all the time. So it is difficult to say whether it
will happen. Effect."
"'Study trip'...?"
"It is a small trip with students as the main body, expanding their
knowledge and gaining experience in different environments."
While we were chatting, bedtime in the dormitory was approaching. There
are student representatives in the [Classes] of the [School District] such as
[Supervisors] - if you are a [Family], they are candidate cadres. If you
violate the rules, you will be taken down by them.
It's almost time to say goodbye, before the dormitory leaders like them are
angry.
"Rapi, can I ask you one last question?"
The moment before leaving the teacher's room, Teacher Leon said behind
me.
"Where do you think 'Team 3' will stop?"
I turned around.
Recalling the "credit conditions" set for each level, I answered him:
"I think it's the 12th floor."
"hateful!?"
The anxious voice of classmate Iglin was swallowed up by the screams of
the group of "little monsters".
This is the 12th floor of the underground city shrouded in white mist.
The "Third Team" who had reached the deepest level of the "Upper Floor"
was forced to fight hard for an unknown number of times.
"Quickly defeat that 'dragon'!"
"I can't help it...I'm already tired."
"Even though I am super powerful, I am still outnumbered! I'm so sorry,
everyone!"
Surrounded by a large group of "little monsters", in front of the eyes of
Eglin and his classmates, floating in the depths of the thick fog, was a "little
dragon" that was over 4 meters long.
"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!" !
The rare "Baby Dragon" on the upper level let out a roar, shocking the
"Third Team" together with the sea of prairie, making the "Third Team"
tremble.
The long tail wrapped in strong dragon scales swung around, sweeping
down the "Maze Weaponry" - several thick dead trees, and even the wailing
"little demon" was involved. The three men in the vanguard barely jumped
back to avoid the sweep, but their movements were obviously not sharp
enough.
"[Holy flowers sway, their breath is white. Thousands of flowers sing in
unison, a pure hill.] - [Holy Dharma]!"
Pure white petals—no, white magic pieces riding on the wind wrapped
around Avant-garde's body.
This is Nina's healing magic.
She set up a long staff at the rear guard position and managed to maintain
support for the three of them, but it was only a drop in the bucket.
Thanks to the magic that restored their physical strength, Iglin and the
others barely escaped the dragon's pursuit, but they still had a look of deep
exhaustion on their faces.
"...Nina, retreat. This battle has already..."
"...Um!"
Hearing what I, who was standing by as a supporter, said, Nina showed a
painful expression for a moment, but immediately switched to the face of
the squad leader.
"Everyone, retreat! Retreat to the south hall we just discussed! Hurry!"
"What!? Stop joking, I haven't...!"