Chapter 2
“……Mmmm.”
Because it was built underground, the sound of the morning birds chirping couldn’t
stated time.
farm work in the morning, so I already had this biological clock.
Just in case, I stuck out my head from the sofa to confirm it with the clock hanging
The “Magic Stone Lamp” ,that was developed from the magic stone technology,
completely surrounded by darkness. It had the effect of allowing the naked eye to
Kami-sama had also praised the human technology of this “Magic Stone Lamp” as
exclaim, you could realize the greatness of the magic stone products that once were
Yesterday, after finishing the small feast with Kami-sama, as usual, I gave the bed
to it.
suddenly noticed.
Besides the blankets, there was a round object pressing onto my body. Very soft.
With a question mark inside my heart, my hand reached out towards the unknown
She had buried her head in my chest and was fast asleep. Although I was shocked,
(A dream……Is it?)
it’s trouble, what should I do.
I say it, I didn’t want to let go of this warm and comfortable existence. It was
I completely understood that even
I was a bit afraid, but I still put my hand around Kami-sama’s back and gently
It’s over, I really can’t escape now.
Kami-sama issued out an “Mmmmm……” sound, shifted her lower body and
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, she really is so cute……!
Kami-sama’s twin valleys with the overwhelming mass was completely flattened
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After that, I moved swiftly. I immediately removed Kami-sama, who turned from a
placed Kami-sama below and escaped from the sofa.
At that moment, it was the first time I felt fear towards Kami-sama.
After placing the blanket on top of Kami-sama, I prepared to go out. If I continued
should have died, as I was actually being very rude to Kami-sama.
“……Bell-kun, you idiot. Hmmm”
My sigh merged with the somewhat chilly morning air. I walked alone on the main
noisy nor complex gave off a open feeling. The stone-based shops that were built
The eastern skies were already bright. Even if it was early in the morning, you
a shop, and also dwarfs that were adventurers discussing something in their team.
I was also wearing equipment for entering the dungeon while escaping from Kamis……Leaving
type as them.
GURRRRUUUU, after hearing the sound coming from my body, I looked left and
This is bad, I forgot to eat. So hungry.
Looks like I won’t be able to concentrate and focus on exploring the dungeon if I
I didn’t want to lose my determination on saving money today, but there was really
“……! ?”
Stopping my footsteps to look at the back.
intent, the slight breath was from a kind of powerful adventurer……Was I being
A feeling of danger. Just like when you are assessing an item, ordinary people
A shop employee preparing to open up a sidewalk café, a team of two beastmen
shop……That scenery appeared in my vision while I repeatedly shifted my vision
With my blank brain, I surveyed my surroundings.
up in the morning. Instead strange gazes were gathering towards me, who was
note of this.
After listening to the sound of my excessive heartbeat, I couldn’t help but make a
“This……”
I immediately changed my pose and turned around to the voice coming from
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She was wearing a white blouse and a leaf-colored knee-length long skirt. On top
Her black hair that had lost its luster was tied into a small knot, and a tail was
Her eyes, that had the same color as her hair, were seemingly innocent and cute.
my vigilant action.
“S…Sorry! Because I was a bit surprised……!”
I hurriedly apologized, but the other side also followed and apologized. I really am
She should be a bit older than me. But it looks like it should only be a difference of
Isn’t this the shop employee that I’ve just seen arranging things in the sidewalk
The one that was tenaciously trying to move a table alone……
“Ah……Yes. You dropped this.”
“Huh?
stones> that I obtained from monsters into this fist-sized waist bag.
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the Magic Stones to the guild. Could it be that I remembered wrong?
Stone>……Yes, it must be like that.
“No problem”
apologizing also changed to a smile because of her smile. Able to meet up with
“Are you preparing to go to the dungeon so early?
The shop employee continued to talk with me. Because I was troubled on how to
After exchanging a few more words, I said my goodbyes.
embarrassing sound.
“……”
I, who was blushing furiously.
bowed my head and let the steam emit from the top of my head.
“……Yes”
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She took up a thinking pose, then suddenly hurried away from here.
but she returned shortly.
slender hands. From inside, you could see a small bread and some cheese.
called a formal meal.”
breakfast……?”
Uwaah……This person is definitely the type that releases her cuteness from within.
Wallenstein and Kami-sama……But it seemed to be the type that would attract
How should I put it, the type would give off a
“T…Too cunning……”
Using such a smile to say such words, that’s too cowardly.
employee closed her tiny eyes.
her face close to my eyes.
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bit if I fill your stomach here, in exchange……
“……Tonight, you would have to have dinner at the shop where I work.”
This time, it was my turn to widen my eyes.
Facing the smiling shop employee, the thick walls that I unconsciously place
shattered.
“Really……So cunning.”
The shop employee said to me, you’re welcome.
“……Then, I’ll see you tonight!”
Until the end, the shop employee continued to maintain a smile. Although I was set
shy again.
At the end of the long street, in the middle of the city, the dungeon was located
I suddenly remembered something when I was approaching the white skyscraper,
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“I…I’m Bell Cranel. May I ask for you name?”
We exchanged smiles and our names.
The dungeon already existed before the gods descended to the Lower World.
the dungeon, it was said that it was made by a predecessor of the guild.
current and the old guild and fought against the monsters without any
“GYAAAAAUUUU! ?”
A part of me couldn’t believe it, but the other part was in awe. Thinking that there
Compared to me, who obtained Kami-sama’s
from the dungeon with their own bodies in the past.
“Hah! ?”
If and only if.
If the people from ancient times were here.
Those powerful warriors would certainly face this situation by pinching their nose
“ “ “ “ “ “GROOOOAAAAAAAAAAA” ” ” ” ” ”
At least to me, it was completely impossible.
“ “ “ “ “ “GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA” ” ” ” ” ”
monsters were chasing stubbornly after me.
Light blue walls and ceilings filled my entire vision.
Forking roads, crossroads, a slight downhill. In this neat and orderly path that was
Because it was still early in the morning, I could not see any traces of other
monsters smoothly earlier on, had unfortunately met a group of Kobolds.
was surrounded, they had actually managed to lay a beautiful encirclement. Thus, I
At first, it was rare for Kobolds to form a pack. Using their sharp teeth and claws
beginner Adventurer, what I say isn’t very convincing, but I have certainly never
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anything pleasant happening, and instead there was danger.
“!”
hid my presence.
this corner.
If there were other Adventurers at the scene, would they make fun of my decision
However, since the first floor’s paths are quite wide, it could easily become a
will be difficult to create a one vs. one situation.
If I’m gonna do it, I should do it quickly.
The footsteps of kicking the ground gradually became closer.
The five fingers were tightly gripping the small dagger.
also the only weapon I own.
numerous echos of the beastly roars, I tried to calm myself down and take a deep
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side of the wall.
“GUUUUUUUU?”
them.
larger ——Stab.
After seeing the unexpected scene of what happened to the Kobold that had turned
and disappear there. Using the Kobold that I killed as a shield, I rushed towards the
floor.
“Fu!”
The two that were forcibly pushed onto their backs were not the same, so I used the
Turning around, I stabbed at a muffled Kobold’s throat. Two down.
“!”
The three that were frozen stiff due to the attack finally started moving again.
on the floor like a soccer ball. The sound of a broken neck rang out.
The Kobold’s head was twisted and faced an abnormal angle. Three.
“GYAIN! ?”
The remaining Kobolds already could not surround me. Because low level
the fourth Kobold’s stomach. Only two remain.
“Fuuuu~~……Finally finished”
Although it was my first time facing that many enemies…… it was lucky that I
And I still did not have any injuries, so I did well.
Adventurer that didn’t have a teacher, it was impossible to order me to do things
Because
reality, I was still a rookie. Thus, for the current me, saying self-learning could
If I don’t want to die, I could throw away my pride and ask other
affect me, but also Kami-sama, and I heard that the relationship between
After placing all kinds of things onto the scale, I had a feeling of wanting to try and
And,
Only think of fighting 1 on 1 at the dungeon.
Flexibly using the advantageous terrain.
me , as if it was my only flesh and blood.
of tongue sticking out because they had been completely out of breath made my
again.
twitching body and the scattering of the blood, I immediately took the shining
That is the
always, I was not sure about the details about things. Looks like it was just like
All in all, these crystals have incredible powers, and you could use this thing to
source of money for Adventurer.
passing human technology and processing, help various aspects of life——For
earned many benefits. But in these circumstances, instead of saying the Labyrinth
Strictly speaking, what I obtained from the Kobold is not a
This thing is only the size of a finger nail. According to what I verified, what you
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more the guild will pay.
had the Magic Stone removed changed. At first, only the color pigments seem to
entire body will turn into ash and disappear without a trace.
According to Eina, the Magic Stone is the monster’s core, and it is their source of
to defeat the monsters. However, if the Magic Stone was cracked, then it would be
After sending off the Kobold, which had completely disappeared into dust, I began
earlier on, thus I did not have time to take a break.
“Eh……?”
completely disappeared into ash along with the body.
there was no movement that it would disappear.
Monsters that have their Magic Stones removed will sometimes leave a part of
usually an abnormally developed location, holding a power that allows it to live
Power. When the monster was still alive, it must have been a powerful weapon of
This item could also be exchanged for gold. Especially if it could be used as a
usually these things could be exchanged from more money than Magic Stones.
“Lucky!”
Claws> into the black backpack behind me.
storing items much, much larger than its appearance……What, of course that was
If there was a limit to the fabric, it would naturally overflow, it could also be
have such a useful fantasy-like item.
ensure recovery of items such as Magic Stone and Loot, but since the
But Kami-sama and my
“GAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! !”
Damn it, Can’t you give me a break!
The only dungeon in the world, just as I mentioned earlier, had existed in the
There are some that say that the lowest floor in the dungeon leads to hell or the
willing to tell.
I heard this was a famous saying from the Gods. How much did they love the
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right? However, there won’t be things such as the thick walls attacking you, and
would explore and create a map of the floor, which could be sold to the guild. (But
thus, I’ve heard that there are many floors that did not have a complete map)
destroyed in the dungeon would automatically repair themselves.
lower-class than the Magic Stones. Only the construction of the dungeon was still
phenomenon occurring.
sunlight could not enter the dungeon, it was still very bright. Especially the first
phosphorescence, thus no matter what time it was, it was bright to an absurd level.
Although this may seem like a joke, but in fact, they actually crawl out from the
was the reason why no matter how many monsters were hunted by the adventurers,
However, each floor could only produce a certain number of monsters. Although I
or monsters from the upper floors headed downwards, but normally, the monsters
Incidentally, the rule was basically: the lower the floor, the stronger the monster.
sometimes large down slopes, all in all, there was a lot of possibilities. But no
instant movement. But this should be logical, because even Gods could not do such
around in the dungeon.
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the monsters.
times. Although I personally believe that the reason for the guild’s existences was
Once, when I was still very young, I was almost killed by a
the earth before the guild was created. After leaving Orario, in the surrounding
That also means that monsters have reproductive behaviors.
dungeon is the same existence as the Gods, which created the Lower World
Of course, even if had the guts, needless to say I would not dare to say such words
“——Ah!”
I gave off a flying kick and dealt a strong blow to the
The attack hit its big belly. The goblin’s fat body was twisted to 60 degrees, and
I sent him flying.
has obtained Kami-sama’s
of these fellow, was a thing of the past.
This time, it was
After the recovery was complete, I had to carry my backpack, that was heavy to the
back.
lot……But this would most likely hinder my actions, right?
everywhere——
“Uh! ? Ah, Nnn! ?”
Although it was a surprise attack, it was not an unavoidable attack!
onto the constantly intimidating goblin that was revealing its fangs and placed the
Right, I can’t be hasty. Even if I do not take risks, the dungeon is still filled with
most dangerous thing.
exchanging my battle rewards for money. I shouldn’t think that it was too
Didn’t I say that I would form a good relationship with Wallenstein? Although I
unqualified.
help but feel the accumulated desire that seemed to be burning my body.
more than usual. Until the promised time, I will insist on doing the same thing over
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“But first ……I should give back what I take with interest!”
Crush!
Bell Cranel
Strength: I 82 —> H 120
Dexterity: I 96 —> H 139
Magic: I 0
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At sunset.
hidden house within the church, couldn’t help but widen my eyes.
passed to me, the recorded proficiency growth was so incredible that it was
“K…Kami-sama, This…did you copy it wrong or what……?”
“N…No! I did not mean it that way……But……”
Placing that somewhat ironic reply from Kami-sama aside, I began to carefully
Today, I really attempted to become strong. There was indeed a confidence
But, aren’t these figures too much……The total proficiency went up over 160, is
I actually achieved this much in one day, then where has all my effort gone to for
“K…Kami-sama, there must be a mistake! ? See, here, the
“……”
dodged all the attacks afterwards. But even just this, my
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matter how hard I worked, it was impossible that being attacked once would
“So I said there must be a mistake……T…That, Kami-sama?”
Strange.
was scary.
as if I could hear Kami-sama saying “I’m angry”.
Just because it was the first time I encountered such a Kami-sama, I began to be at
I, who was sweating from my forehead, trembled like a powerless goblin.
“……”
“……”
“Who knows!”
In this situation, I couldn’t help but feel, “Wow, so cute!”, did I really have a
It was Kami-sama’s first rebellious act.
“Hmmph”
depths of the room. Her twin-tails constantly bounced as if it was trying to
Opening the door to the closet, Kami-sama, who was shaking from side to side,
cover her petite body’s unbalanced boobs, she passed me, who was frozen stiff.
should also occasionally relax by YOURSELF, and eat a luxurious meal in a
BANG! Under this sound, the door was slammed shut.
about the party her workplace is hosting.
I feel that it must be me that was wrong at first, but I couldn’t recall what kind of
Just because of the fact that I made Kami-sama angry, I depressingly left the
Ah, I must cheer up before I reach Seal-san’s place……
The loss of the light from the sun, what came forth was the dark blue evening and
The laborers that ended their shift, the adventurers that came back safe and sound
prospering voices rushed forward from the bars, followed behind by roaring and
figures jumped onto the paved road.
(I remember the place where I met Seal-san this morning was indeed somewhere
Walking on this endless main street like a lost child shaking his head left and right.
how it was in the morning when a single figure could not even be seen, which
impossible to imagine that here was the same place as it was in the morning.
atmosphere everywhere, making even the demi-humans become happy. The
the roads while holding each other’s shoulders, the dwarfs, that were famous as
Since there were female beastmen with animal ears and tails wearing bold outfits
more outrageous than theirs, constantly ignoring the surrounding gazes and
Through the stringed and wind instruments’ melody, the crowd streamed over from
passersby.
“……Should be here, right?”
It was constructed by stone just like the other shops. This building that had a depth
The night bar that Seal-san works for,
sign, then I quietly peeked inside the shop from the entrance.
—It should be the boss ——Then, I saw a little of the kitchen, where the female
cat people with animal ears and tails were busily working, and the waitress that
Or what I should say is, all the workers in this shop are female.
(However, this, isn’t it too difficult for me……?)
but feel surprised, then I swallowed. Until yesterday, although I thought it was not
was actually in front of my eyes. Of course, excluding the boss.
me, who has no immunity to these situations, just the fact that the shop employees
The shop atmosphere was extremely bright. The shop employees were filled with
many adventurer customers that viewed the shop employees with perverted eyes,
very tasty as well.
the peculiar impression of a bar still exists. From the point that there was a café
Anyways, why did the guest’s vision focus on me from earlier.
But I really want to immediately retreat from here……
“……”
I forcibly made a smile to conceal my twitching mouth.
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“Yes, Welcome”
Entering the wide entrance, she shouted with a clear voice.
(……Did the night bars even have to report this! ?)
attract attention! While entering the shop and following Seal-san.
I really am a good for nothing.
“O…Okay……”
How can I say it, but I was sitting right where the counter turns in a right angle. It
wall. Because it was a corner seat, so there was no other seat next to me, and thus,
at the counter? Looks like it was specially arranged for me, who was a newcomer,
This way I wouldn’t have to consider about the other people’s gazes and could
Seems like she takes care of me quite well.
cute!”
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gaze and looked at her. Originally, I was struggling with this problem……
continuously serve you dishes, you can relax and continuously hand out your
“!?”
I immediately turned to face Seal-san, but I did not imagine that she, who was
She looked away! This person looked away!
heard this!?”
“What Ehehe! ?”
“About this, I told Mia-mama that I wanted to serve an guest I’ve just met, so
this”
“I will cheer for you!”
She was a devil! Who said that she was a beautiful woman on the streets!
very poor!”
breakfast!”
“Please don’t say such a script without any emotions okay! ? Anyways, you really
It was obvious that you forcibly gave it out, now you’ve also forced me to repay
“Ah ha, of course I was just joking around. I only expect a little effort on your part.
“……A little, huh?”
I tried to hold back my sigh and faced the counter. I carefully placed the menu into
Today the amount of money I exchanged was 4400 Varisu. Due to the fact that I
consecutive loots, today I earned a much bigger revenue than before. I usually only
Although a single meal that cost 50 Varisu was enough to fill yourself……But
recovery potion would be priced at least 500 Varisu, so until now I have not
The current dagger I use also cost me 3600 Varisu. And it was purchased through
my debt including the defense gear, adventurers must consider the circumstances.
In the end, I just randomly ordered pasta. But even that cost 300 Varisu. Ugggh.
eat at a bar, but perhaps it was because the shop had carefully cooked it well, so the
After the female boss’s question of “Wine?”, I thought for a while, and then
but after all it would cost a lot of money.
But I did not expect that the female boss would actually ignore my words and place
There was no meaning to asking……
“……Completely lost to the boss”
I told the somewhat stingy feelings I had to her.
took a circular chair from the side of the wall and sat next to me.
“The kitchen is very busy, but there are enough waitresses. And right now I have
Can I? Seal-san used her gaze to question the female boss.
“Um, Anyways, I am really grateful about the matter in the morning. The bread
“No problem. This way I also gave you means to work harder.
Facing the unexpected expensive dinner, I could not help but complain a bit.
Hopefully, these were really her true feelings.
This
well. She currently is in a semi-active state with the
was said that the God had given permission. I couldn’t help but sigh because there
She only accepted female employees. It was said that people with various
circumstances are, and generously welcome them.
“Only because the work environment looks nice.” I thought that as long as it was
“This shop, because it is popular among the adventurers, it is very busy. And the
“……Seal-san likes rich people? Unless”
After saying this, Seal-san raised her head from the counter and looked around the
The dwarf that was making a pass at the shop employee and a waitress that easily
delivered the dish, but also Hobbits, who pushed the tables together, making a
Everybody was very passionate, lifted their glasses and smiled with their red faces.
help but begin to shine and feel happy about it.”
Suddenly noticing my gaze which had been staring at her from the start, she
“Anyways, it is like this. To have contact with strangers gradually became my
“……It is unexpected that you would actually say such a thing. However, I also
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Making new discoveries, this may be a privilege to the people here of this city.
group of ten people entered the bar. Perhaps because they reserved it early on, they
This group did not seem like a divided group of adventurers, looks like all of the
(Unn ——)
Like a sudden strike, what entered my vision was a blond hair that was shining like
The detailed, fine and beautiful outline, giving out a feeling that it will shatter if it
of a perfect human doll.
people could not help but swallow.
that was walking leisurely.
heart longed for to the extreme, was indeed mixed inside.
Aizu Wallenstein……!
“Ohho! A beauty!”
“……Gehh”
Once the surrounding customers knew that they were members of the
“That is” “……The giant slayer
All the sounds that entered the ears in waves all incorporated a sense of fear.
the other female members.
I had never imagined that I would actually meet up with the person that I long for
W…What should I do?
I should go deliver my thanks……nonono, if I apologize under the current
should do in front of her. Should I say “I love you and please go out with me”?
thing?
Anyways I didn’t know what the best thing I could do was. My brain had shortcircuited.
Placing my red, blushing and heated face onto the counter, I observed the
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beating heart, and directly locked my gaze at her.
One person stood up and took the lead. Because of my position, I could only see
Afterwards, members of the
mouths. Wallenstein is a small eater, she unhurriedly enjoyed her dinner. Once the
remembered and continued to enjoy their food and drinks.
by their goddess Loki-sama”
curiosity, placed her face close to mine, used a hand to form a wall and quietly told
I understand, I absolutely won’t forget it.
I, who had opened my eyes to the point that it was bulging, was completely
smile to the wine glass that was pushed to her, at times she would converse with
like a small animal, using a napkin to wipe her mouth…….
never known the multiple expressions Wallenstein makes, could only have my
Talking like that, smiling like that.
dyed red.
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Whenever the name Aizu comes out from their mouths, my body will
Looks like the young beastman sitting diagonally two seats away wanted to make
He was quite handsome and also had that feeling of a man……Even I, who was
“About that, when we were heading back and accidentally let a few minotaurs
tomato boy!”
Taking that and updating it, my brain stopped its activities as if it was frozen.
immediately retreated once we counterattacked?”
desperately chase after them! They really aren’t considerate, we were exhausted
If you have to use your own legs to enter the dungeon, then logically you would
straight to the destination floor, whenever we, adventurers, add an additional floor,
Therefore, in the situation where you would head to a very low floor, you must be
Because if you head straight without preparing and as a result used up your
That was the summary of the information that I have heard.
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Chasing after them, and finally forced the last one to reach the fifth floor.
Then, at the scene that person was ——
——That was, me.
rabbit being forced to a corner! Then it was pathetically trembling to the point that
My entire body felt as if it was on fire.
up.
“Just when it was about to be finished, Aizu sliced the Minotaur into pieces, neh?”
Under the situation where even my teeth could not grit tightly enough, my nerves
That person, frowned slightly.
blood……becoming a dark red tomato! Hahaha, I laughed to the point where my
“Whoa……”
purpose ……!”
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could not help but laugh uncomfortably, the others, that had listened to the story,
“And? That tomato guy, actually screamed and immediately ran away……Haha!
“……Cough”
really moe!”
“……”
destroyed, you know?”
On the contrary, the place where I exist at seemed to have opened a large hole.
“B…Bell-san……?” Although I heard a female voice beside me, but the sound
Then they began to bustle again.
become extremely poor. He was undoubtedly a man, but he was weeping and
“……Arara~”
then you should not have become an Adventurer. It was really disgusting, isn’