Evaluation Conference
The past few days were busy ones, mainly due to the labyrinth.
After my debut as a demon lord, the fighting tournament was held and it proceeded smoothly.
Both can be considered as major successes.
We were able to watch the fights of the tournament very clearly through the enlarged images projected onto big screens.
In the case of the Dwarf King,
「Oioi…even though you’re openly showing off some horrible things…There is just so much potential applications for this, I’m at a loss whether this is a good thing or not.
Before you disclose this to the public I want to have a word with you.」
I was given a piece of advice.
TN Note: It’s specifically more of an outspoken/candid advice rather than just purely advice.
For us, its value lies in its entertainment and convenience, however, to the countries surrounding the Great Jura Forest, it’s a completely different story.
Being able to command armies from a safe location is a major advantage.
Above all, the situation of enemy troops right after a suicidal squad attack could be immediately shown.
This piece of technology that we had just willingly shown is an innovative product that can be considered as super high-tech.
However, the distance and the amount of information transferred is dependent on the user, as it consumes the user’s magical power to function.
This inconvenience was improved using the magical power integration system, but it’s best that I not say that.
「Anyway, it seems that in the case of you, something which could be used in the military, is also usable for entertainment.」
I was told that with amazement.
The empress of The Magic Dynasty of Sarion quickly offered cooperation.
「If you’d like, would you want financial support?」
「Fumu, I got it. We’ll return and review this immediately！」
She left with Duke Elalude after saying that.
arion’s empress had the expression of a child with a new toy, brimming with delight. Compared to the depressed duke, the difference was impressive.
The Dwarf King prepared a technological research team at home, promised to send them forth to the monster country tempest, before leaving as well.
Then, a problem occurred.
I was visited in private after the competition, and I was greeted with the words,
『I was very rude the other day, and am sorry!
I humbly come to thee to plead for forgiveness!!』
Everyone came to apologise.
Well, that’s good.
However, here’s the problem.
「Therefore, if, as a means of apologizing……,
I would like to be allowed to serve under Benimaru and become his bride!」
Huh? What’s she saying?!
When you think about it, she has quite the reckless straight-forward personality.
But then, I thought,
As they always say, “A wise man never courts trouble.”
It’s my style to avoid these troublesome situations.
「Well, about that… ask the person in question.
Outsiders shouldn’t interfere, should they?」
There was extra emphasis on Outsider, and I decided to leave the talking to Benimaru.
Seems like none of us wanted to get involved.
Whilst cheering him on in my heart, the problem was postponed.
Irresponsible? I have no idea what you’re talking about
And this problem is the cause of my recent headaches.
Dungeon conquering did not go as well as expected.
Thus, I though it would be in the level where clearing it within a day would be possible.
There were even parties who were killed by C rank monsters.
Blinded by greed, those fools rushed towards the treasure box without even noticing the monsters hiding in the corner of the room.
They don’t get the basics. In a nutshell, their sense of danger is sorely lacking!
In addition, the monsters wandering around were mainly small fry F ranks.
There were also fools who challenged it alone, and were promptly slaughtered by 3 E rank monsters.
They were so low leveled they left me speechless.
The challengers this time are a bouncer and a mercenary; prideful guys who we no good at exploration.
There are even those who had given up in their midst.
Since the save point is located every 10 levels, if you don’t bring in large quantities of rations, you’ll soon go hungry.
They were advised to stockpile on provisions and equipment at the beginning, but they didn’t heed it.
I guess we need to reconsider it all from bottom up.
At this rate things are going to take a turn for the worse.
If there are magic stones, a small bit of profit could be procured, and thus there are quite the amount of people entering the dungeon one after the other.
However, they are in the minority, and those with sloppy preparations make up the majority.
The participants are me, Veldora, Ramiris, and as an observer Masayuki.
「Alright, judging from the current situation, it’s completely no good.
Our enjoyment, that’s not it, I believe in order for there to be some successful conquerors we should give some a bit of guidance.」
At this rate they wouldn’t even reach the 10th floor.
After all, they wouldn’t even notice their lack of alertness if we don’t point it all.
「And thus, the first level was designed for the sake of getting the feeling,
In this level, you get to learn about traps, have combat training with monsters……
「Hm, my opinions, I believe they’re too soft.
「I think so too!
If Milim were there, they would have all been sent blasting off in a fit of fury!」
Thus the creators of the dungeon were completely blasting the challengers rather than discussing the difficulty of the dungeon.
「In that case, there should also be lessons on the basics of dungeon capturing.
Like a tutorial.」
After Masayuki’s casual remark, we looked at each other.
「Chuchorial? What’s that?」
「It sounds tasty, is it edible?」
I though Veldora would know about it, but if not even Veldora knows about it, then there’s no way Ramiris would.
The two were convinced.
「That sounds great. I get it! Let’s set it up at once!」
Ramiris nodded.
But,
「Ah, please wait a moment. I have also noticed something else.
Or rather, if they’re all spatially connected by a door we would only need one such area right?
TN Note: you know what to do :3
What was that?
Ramiris directed her line of sight towards him, nodded strongly, and returned to us.
「Masayuki Kun, we’ll try to adopt your idea.
If there’s anything else you have in mind, do not hesitate to speak up.」
While I encouraged him, Masauki was in thought, and recalling a game he once played.
「That’s right…
Only having a save point once every 10 floors will probably be too difficult.
At least until the 20th floor, lets leave a little bit of sweetness in their dungeon capturing experience.」
Fumu.
I see.
「Umu, I though so too!
What Masayuki said is reasonable!」
Veldora quickly hopped aboard on with Masayuki’s suggestion.
Well, I don’t have any objections either.
「Alright, then I’ll prepare hidden room on each floor, connecting it to the dining hall on the 95th floor.
Then, to implement a drop item that can create a save point anywhere.
「Of course~! There’s even room to spare
The item name is Record Orb, let’s make it as a rare drop from small fries!!」
Great great.
Whether a person uses it or not is up to them, and it’s set so that they can’t die in this floor.
Then, the 2nd floor would allow virtual battles with all sorts of monsters.
However, unique monsters and boss monsters are excluded as possible targets.
Thus on the 2nd floor each person would feel like they have flew into a personal space.
However, there will be no traps installed on the 3rd floor, and the demons that roam the halls are also low leveled, only F ranks.
Expensive goods will start appearing at floor 5 and below.
Just like that, I also though about making adjustments and changed the level of difficulty.
Actually, tentatively, the test is being carried out.
We were able to capture down to the 40th floor without any problems.
However, even with the traps and small fries, the capture proceeded without much struggle.
We must choose our testers carefully.
Thus, we had hosted a evaluation meeting, and remade a new dungeon.
Myormiles had sent a request and presented a reward for people to capture the dungeon to the branches of the Freedom Association in each nation.
Weights were placed on Gozuru’s wrists and feet, while he stands guard on the 30thfloor.
The 50th floor will also be guarded by either Mezuru or Gozuru, but without their restraints.
The 95th floor will be the town of the Elves and the Treants (Planned), and with the cooperation of Gerudo and Mildo, the place was finished with a beautiful and fantastical touch.
And thus, the labyrinth’s appearance changes everyday, giving it a fresh new touch.
TN Note: Think the mystery dungeon series.
And finally, adventurers banning together to form capturing teams, has arrived in the Monster Country Tempest at last.