Read Novel Full Vol 15 Chapter 13
Vol 15 Chapter 13
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Chapter 13 – Opportunity, Depending on How You Think About It
Because of Romano-san’s ill-timed discovery of a dungeon, my vacation schedule was changed to dungeon exploration. If I were a child, I would have been a little upset, but I’m an adult, so I’ll forgive Romano-san and hold a grudge against him for the rest of my life.
It was the second day after we heard the news of the discovery of the dungeon.
We had not yet entered the dungeon. Or rather, except for Ilma-san and Marina-san, who are assisting Ilma-san, we are in a relaxed state of just being slightly cautious.
According to Ilma-san, the electric decoration-like objects are powered by magic power, but it seems to be fundamentally different from the magic technology currently in use, and if we can solve the mystery, we may be able to make a discovery that will surprise the world.
But there is no easy way to solve such a technology, so Alessia-san has set a deadline for the investigation.
If no new discoveries are made today, we will move on to exploration tomorrow. It’s a nice decision because if we don’t set a deadline, we’ll be exploring forever.
However, if we could take it that easy, I think it would have been fine after the holiday.
“Phew. I don’t understand it at all. It seems to be different from the electricity Wataru told me about before, so I wonder how it works.”
After investigating until nightfall, it seemed that nothing had been discovered after all. But despite her tired face, Ilma-san’s expression was very bright. She must enjoy the uncertainty.
“But we’re going to the dungeon tomorrow. Is that okay?”
“Yes. It’s unfortunate, but it’s a promise, so I guess it can’t be helped.”
Ilma-san nodded at Alessia-san’s warning with a shrug. It looks like we can start exploring the dungeon tomorrow without any problems.
…Maybe this is a good opportunity?
We will probably be on the Dark Elf Isle many times in the future, and if I can bring Ilma-san here, it will definitely increase her impression of me in terms of gal games.
Well, I’ll probably just watch as Ilma-san immerses herself in her research once we arrive, but still, I don’t mind if she gives me a positive impression of a beautiful woman.
I’m ready to send her off with a full load of recreational killing goodies.
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“Ilma. You look sleepy. Did you stay up all night researching?”
“Fufu, I wouldn’t stay up all night before exploring a dungeon, as you can imagine. I slept a little.”
A little is a little, isn’t it? Well, Ilma-san is also a professional adventurer, so it will not interfere with the exploration.
Finally, dungeon exploration, huh? I only know about it from games, but what’s it like?
I’m getting pretty nervous.
Let’s go over the exploration steps, just in case.
Let’s see, I’ll just follow Ines and Felicia while they protect me, and Felicia will put a barrier around me, so if an attack hits the barrier or Alessia-san and the others are fighting, I’ll summon a ship immediately.
Basically, that is all I have to do.
…I’m not sure how much of a burden I’ll be if I fight, but my role in this is really quite simple. Even if I don’t do a good job, Rimu, who is on top of me, will be more effective in the fight.
“Then let’s go in.”
Finally, we enter the dungeon.
Marina-san cautiously approached the castle gate, which Ilma-san said she didn’t understand because there were no defenses.
She stops occasionally to do something, probably to check for traps or something.
After a pause, Marina-san beckons us to continue, and we do. It may seem a bit too cautious, but it is only natural since our lives are at stake.
So far, there have been no traps, and we have made good progress.
So far, nothing has changed from the previous explanation. It is said that dungeons are unlikely to have dangerous traps near the entrance to lure people in.
However, there are exceptions to this rule, so it is important to be cautious when entering an unknown dungeon.
This dungeon did not seem to be of the vicious type, and we made it through the gates without incident.
“Well, Ilma-san, do you know if dungeons are affected by the surrounding conditions at this time?”
“Yes. It hasn’t been confirmed, but it’s been said that it’s most likely.”
“I see…”
What should I do? The interior of my first dungeon is basically a theme park, but is it a dream?
Huh? Do you mean there used to be a theme park on this island? And this dungeon is inspired by that theme park.
Isn’t that strange when you think about it?
This island has a beautiful ocean and hot springs. If it is easy to get to and from this island, then the conditions are right for a resort island.
Creator God-sama and the other gods said that civilizations have perished many times, and there may have been a civilization that built a resort on this island, although I don’t know how long ago.
I mean, too many civilizations have fallen. I’m afraid that Creator God-sama and the other gods might be the cause of some of their demise, which is normal.
…Ah, I see; I felt a kind of déjà vu in the atmosphere of the castle at the entrance, but that bustling atmosphere was the entrance gate of a theme park.
But normally, when a dungeon appears in a resort, you would destroy it because it’s dangerous, right? I have a bad feeling about how this survives.
“Wataru, you look serious; what is it?”
I guess I better explain. Even though there is less danger after the dormancy, if the dungeon was originally a vicious dungeon, the danger level might be higher than expected.
First of all, a theme park is a dungeon that is a straight line of horror. Even if the dungeon is not intended to be a horror attraction, it will become one by itself.
It took me a long time to get used to the atmosphere of an empty luxury liner, and I don’t think I can get used to an empty theme park (dungeon).
“Heh. It’s a place to have fun, isn’t it? I wonder if it’s hard to find resources of high value?”
“No, Alessia-san, I’m not talking about that, but I am talking about the fact that it might be quite dangerous. It might be better to consider withdrawing from the area.”
It would be safer to stay in my own ship, but I don’t like the idea of being mentally traumatized.
“Wataru, not good.”
“Huh? …Oh, it’s the suffix, isn’t it? I’ll be careful.”
The only time Carla-san pays attention to me is when I call with the suffix. But still, why is Carla-san so strict about only with and without suffixes?”
“Hmm.”
But Carla-san nodding her head in satisfaction is cute, so there’s that.
But no, now is not the time to relax; we’re talking about the danger level of the dungeon.
“Wataru, calm down.”
“No, I don’t think this is the time to calm down…”
I’ll convey this feeling to them.
“I understand why you think this dungeon is dangerous. However, considering the current situation of this island, we must explore it unless we decide to leave it. Then, we can’t miss the chance to explore the dungeon after it goes dormant. We have to explore and think of countermeasures while the monsters are still few and weak, don’t we?”
Come to think of it, that’s right. I wanted to retreat because I didn’t like the horror theme park, but as expected, I didn’t want to endanger the dark elves and mermaids by running away.
At worst, even if we had to leave the island, we would still need enough information to explain the situation properly.
I’m almost certain of my own safety, and I’m not in a position to say I don’t want to do it because it sounds horrible.
“I understand. Let’s do it. I’m sorry I stopped you.”
I really don’t want to, but I’m the one who brought the dark elves to this island, and I have to at least live up to my responsibility.
If push comes to shove, I’ll find another island and escape with all my might.
“It is okay. Wataru’s opinion was helpful, and we’ll be even more careful. Right, Marina?”
“Yes. But before we go, I need more information about the theme park. Please tell me.”
Information about the theme parks? Is it the same as the theme parks on Earth? Well, it would be helpful, wouldn’t it?
“Master, theme parks sound like a lot of fun.”
Ines, who loves fun and interesting things, is pleased with a twinkle in her eyes, or rather, everyone’s eyes are shining except mine.
I’m glad they’re having fun because I’ve been telling them about my memories of fun places, but I think the purpose has shifted quite a bit.
“Hey, hey, Master, do you have a luxury liner with a theme park in it?”
Ines gave me a very expectant look.
“Don’t be absurd. Let’s see, I think there is a luxury liner with a Ferris wheel, but there is no luxury liner with a theme park on board.”
Is there? There isn’t, is there? I don’t think it would be surprising to see it on a luxury liner. I thought I made sure of that when I bought it, but I’ll check again later.
“Eh.”
No, no matter how unhappy you look, it’s impossible to get what you can’t get.
“More importantly, let’s talk about the dungeon. The world is different, so there might not be the same attractions, but there might be similar attractions. If you find something strange, please ask me, just in case.”
Depending on how you look at it, I know the most about this dungeon. This means that I can be the guy everyone relies on.
I thought I didn’t want to do it because of the horror factor, and I wanted to go home, but suddenly, I felt motivated to do it.
I have a chance to earn Ilma-san’s favor, and I’m going to boost my stock by being a capable man here as well!
“Master, what’s wrong with those fists you’re suddenly clenching?”
I was so excited that I even unconsciously punched him in the stomach. The standard for an able man is to be calm and collected.
Let’s calm down so that I can be seen as a man who can be counted on when the time comes.
“No, it’s nothing, Felicia. Let’s get on with it, shall we? If it is modeled after a theme park, it is most likely a plaza that branches off into attractions at the beginning. Visibility should be good, but be careful.”
Marina-san nodded her head at my words, and we started moving through the dungeon again.
The eerie theme park, empty of people and probably attacked by monsters, began to look like a place filled with some kind of hope.
If there had been a place like a haunted house, I might have said, “Don’t be afraid; I’m right here!”
Oh, no. In a haunted house, the real thing would usually show up and try to kill you. I have to choose carefully the scene where I’m going to appear as a capable man.