Published at 8th of November 2020 11:14:19 AM
Chapter 110
Chapter 110: Destroyed Memory
T/L: IonMan on 2020, September 7
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T/L Notes:
* This is the translation for the web novel
* All character’s names that started since Chapter one will be retained as they have paved the way the later chapters such as Goddes Rux (no Ruu as she is technically the God of the God’s Chair stated in a masculine case), Veil (then called Val probably short of Valerie), Ally Duo, Risa Haruna (and yes, calling her Lisa is much more Euro-like but it causes the story to be inconsistent), and even Koko Duo (or English standards as CoCo). Character’s names that have been used for at least five chapters in the row in the recent translations before this that don’t conflict with foundation translated chapters will be used, such as Epi (not Epis), Minan, Suu, Elder Necromancer Demilich (not Demirich), etc.
** Please be aware that I’ll be using present tense to minimize confusion. There have been too many inter-mixing of past and present tenses that made the reading not only annoying, but very difficult to comprehend the moment-by-moment timeline, especially referring to momentary backstories. Unless there’s a flashback, which I will flag, everything will be focused in the presence.
The translation will be a closely one-to-one translation to the author’s style of writing to deliver Hisada Igaki’s narrative intentions. However, I will modify the phrases to ensure Japanese-to-English for easy reading and add my own knowledge into the mix.
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We can appear suspicious to others if we have a weary expressions so we converse normally as we explore. Risa Haruna immediately practice the intended expression.
“I am quite surprised. The place has changed.”
“That’s right Risa Harunsama. Epi was surprised when I came back here. This was a beautiful place when Epi left with constant maintenance, but the monsters gathered here one after another. However, it is inferior to the town on aboveground. “
“No. I think what has been created here is still very very good. I believe humans are better in their fields than the monsters since the olden days.”
When Epi listens to Risa Haruna’s statement, Epi is impressed of Risa Haruma’s observation, happily smiles and nods in agreement.
“That’s right! Risa Harunsama’s mansion had a similar design didn’t it. Oh how nostalgic. I still remember the beautiful moon as I gaze at it from the second floor terrace. What happened to the mansion?”
“Destroyed”
“……Y-Yes?”
“Other than us undead, the passage of time seems to weather a variety of things. Now it merely crumbles away and only a remnant of the stones remains on the ground.”
Risa Haruna mercilessly retorts to Epi’s question. Epi murmurs absent-mindedly, repeating,
“It collapsed … Risa Harunsama and my memory-filled place … crumbling away…”.
I feel sorry for Epi, but now that she’s able to roam aboveground, she can actually revist the place. Even if she attempts to convince herself by stating the obvious, it’s best for her to prepare for the shock.
“It’s okay Epi. The underground portion is safe. The solid stone passageway remains firmly standing.”
However, I think it’s best to keep Epi feeling a bit cheerful. Epi’s foul mood will linger for a while. I think I better follow her for now.
“Why did Eiji know about the wreckage!?” Epi shouted.
Epi rapidly talks about the situation, but her daggered face did not change as she retorts back to Risa Haruna.
“The place of memories of Epi and Risa Harunsama are destroyed…N-No, I don’t mean… We can certainly salvage what we can at the place and store it in our dimensional bag.”
“The place is not completely wrecked! Well not exactly.”
“Is it still okay!?”
Isn’t the flow of the story getting a bit strange? Epi continues talking without worrying about her previous sadden mood.
“It’s okay, we’ll visit the mansion next time. If Eiji and you go, you can’t forget me. Eiji, you’re not worthy to be sandwiched between Epi and Risa Harunsama.”
“I’m pretty sure I’m sandwiched between you two right now. But I’m not sure what the qualifications are.”
Well, it’s more about exploring the dungeon. I sense something a bit different while walking alone with the active [Parasite Vision].
“By the way, Risa Harunsan said that this is her hometown. Do you know how this dungeon was made?”
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Risa Haruna, who is strolling along with Epi while reminiscing about the dungeon like me, slowly shakes her head.
“No, I don’t even know it was made. This dungeon already existed when I became aware. It was created at the bottom of the dense miasma of this Unholywoods”
“Hey. Could monsters be born that way?”
“It depends. There are various conditions to be born. Demonic beasts counts are often increased by reproductive methods similar to ordinary animals, and skeleton monsters are born as if the dead revived. There are various variations.”
There are different types of monsters, and it is true that there are many ways for births.
“I don’t know exactly when and how things are done, but I have some information about what was made here.”
“Do you have something you given birth to?”
I thought the dungeon was made naturally. If someone makes a dungeon, who is it for and for what reason?
“Those who are called ‘ancient ones’.” (T/N: 大きき者, “great person, or better translated as ancient to emphasize grandness)
“The ancient ones? Did you know where they went?”
Lisa Haruna shakes her head.
“I don’t know in detail. It was said to be the great race that existed in this world before the birth of monsters and humans. It seems that the ancient ones that made dungeons, people, monsters, treasures.”
“Not only dungeons, but people, monsters, and treasures? Is that true?”
“Well, I don’t know all about it? I can’t tell you if it’s true or not since it was fragmented in an old record I saw while wandering around the world. But where I found it , I’ve seen a tool piece that I’ve never seen before, and I think the record may have some truth about ancient times.”
The ancient race. Existence that made dungeons and treasures. I wonder if the race is extinct now. Or are they still somewhere simply in hiding?
If we can discover information about the ancient race, we may be able to find out about other dungeons or treasures when the world was created. I definitely want to know. But even Risa Haruna doesn’t have much information to go on with, so it wouldn’t be so easy to search. If we have a chance, let’s try our best to snatch it and grab the opportunity. I’m curious to know what kind of existence the ancient race is.
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“Well, we’ve arrived. Good to see it again again.” (Haruna)
While talking about the subjects and enjoying the uniqueness of the Six Wonders, we proceed smoothly to the rear area of the place, but we have to stop. We come across a guard standing in the aisle.
“Maybe that area is an important place.” (Eiji)
“That is the place where Elder Necromancer Demirich resides.” (Haruna)
The Epi nods. Have we finally come to a really dangerous area? From here on, I have to be careful.
“Since we come this far, are we breaking through with sheer force? By yourself, you can do it.”
Epi suggests, but Lisa Haruna shakes her head.
“Even if we can, it causes a ruckus. If you don’t kill the boss and leave quickly, you’ll be up against all the enemies in this palace.”
“Well, I know. What if I do instead?”
Surely, since we’re already here, we can switch from infiltration to assault tactic. It’s best to wait we can secure the location of the target and the route to get there (the boss’s room). It will less risky to decide then. Location and route — just about right. (T/N: Not sure if they’re planning now or they’ve done it already. The statements are all over the place)
“We may have an idea.” (Eiji)
“What can you see it?”
Risa Haruna asks me in a cavern, about 5 or 6 meters square (roughly two tatami), with natural stone shelves and chairs.
“… Yes. It’s a confirmed hit. One of the five has entered the boss’s room.”
“Really? It’s going to be hard to do it, Eiji.”
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Epi pokes his side softly with her elbow. While feeling ticklish, I concentrate my surveillance on one of them. In the corner of the room, there are bone bones scattered about. These belong to the unlucky skeleton (T/N: soldier or salvaged skeleton somewhere?) in this room. We can’t do anything here since must have been the enemy that attacked Prowkai. It’s a cruel world. What I came up with is using the skill [Monster Parasite]. I parasitised the monsters that are heading to the inner areas of the palace and follow their movements (T/N: using Parasite Vision). And if any one of them meets Demilich or makes contacts with something that leads to it, the route to the target can be found. So I survey for a monster, but I cannot find one. I haven’t seen many monsters by the time I came to the palace, so no one know about the approaching suspicious person (T/N: like himself or Haruna) or Epi, but the surveillance is becoming a waste of time.
According to Epi, I’m wondering if there are any more monsters roaming about since there hardly anyone around, either because they are staying put in their rooms or because there are many people traveling about for some reason. Well, even so, I am able to parasitise up to the maximum of 5 people at the same time, so I keep on monitoring. However, it was too suspicious to have three people remain along the corridor, so I decide to wait in an appropriate room.
The room that is chosen randomly. By the way, it seems that this room is some kind of a living space, and there are signs of prior battles with the skeleton parts spred all about. (T/N: These sentences are very confusing as the same ideas are scattered into different sentences, not flowing at all.)
“Eiji, tell us what’s going on quickly. Epi can’t see.”
“I understand, but let me concentrate a little. The target is just at the important place right now.”
While stopping the Epi hitting on my back, I focus with [Parasite Vision].
* * * * * *
Near the innermost part of the palace, two skeletons are walking next to each other along a marble corridor and open a door. At that moment, a dazzling light overflows from inside. Inside the room, the walls and ceiling are shining brilliant golden color, along with various furnishings placed within with decoration of jewels and fine gold, with splendid apparent statement of “a hobby of making money”. Then, something near the desk at the back of the large room stands up as if it cannot wait for the skeleton to arrive. It is a large skeleton that wears an ultramarine robe. Unlike the common skeleton that enters the room, this one has a semi-transparent ghostly image, slightly larger than the common skeleton, and most notably, it has a golden face on its skull (T/N: Not sure if the author indicates the whole skull is golden or just the face in this particular sentence, until the descriptor arrives at the next one). The golden skull greets the incoming skeletons as if it wants to cry out. The larger skeleton carries an old tree cane beside it.
“I see the layout of the scene, but I think I made a mistake.” (Eiji)
“No! That bad hobby belongs to Demilich. Demilich is a half spirit-half undead with mighty magical power. Do you know where he is?” (Epi)
“Yeah..”
As soon as Epi nods, she rises. Risa Haruna and I also stand up at the same time after Epi.
“As expected of you, Eiji. You only fight in (others) battles, but you also help in various situations. It’s good to have you helping us with the undead battle as a friend.” (Risa Haruna)
“I’m glad that you say that. I’m counting on you too Risa Haruna, and I’m going to be particularly busy from here on out.” (Eiji)
“Oh, let’s go. I love Prowkai. I can’t allow it to be crushed.”
Then I rush out of the room.