Read Novel Full Vol 15 Chapter 17
Vol 15 Chapter 17
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Chapter 17 – Be Prepared as an Adventurer
Through the noble sacrifice of the maiden, we cleared the 10,000 spins of the coffee cup ordeal, which is what the dungeon calls the ordeal. The barriers of the rubber boat helped, and we were able to pass the ordeal just by enduring it, but to be honest, I think it was easier to fight strong monsters.
“I was impressed that you survived the ordeal!”
The clown dragon begins to speak in a pompous manner.
I can’t miss it because I’m the only one who understands the words, but I can’t concentrate because I’m worried about Marina-san.
However, I can’t move because it would backfire if I went to see Marina-san.
While I was wondering what to do, Claretta-san moved quickly and stood in a place a little far away from the shadows where Marina-san had entered.
If Claretta-san was going to follow and protect Marina-san, there would be no room for me.
In that case, my role would be to interpret. I would listen carefully to what he had to say, and in small ways like this, I would increase my likability.
“As proof that you have overcome the ordeal, I will give you this piece of the pass. Gather the remaining pieces and prove to the king that you are brave.”
This dragon statue looks arrogant, even though it is dressed as a clown. And no one is trying to prove to anyone that they are brave.
I guess it can’t be helped that this dungeon operates in such an environment, but since the ordeal is a theme park attraction, the dragon’s words just seem flimsy.
However, I seem to be the only one who feels this way. Alessia-san and the others, Ines and Felicia, who heard the interpretation, reacted differently and seemed very excited.
Unlike me, who has seen a similar pattern many times in games, even if it is different from reality, this kind of game-like development may be rare.
Whoa, a pedestal is rising from under the billboard with a dragon statue on it.
The pedestal on top must be a pass to the castle.
“I think it is a pass, but why don’t you take it?”
For some reason, no one approached the pedestal.
“It might be a trap, so let’s wait for Marina to come back.”
Oh, I see. Treasure chests have a pattern of traps attached to them, so it would not be surprising at all if there were traps on the pedestal.
What worries me is whether there is a time limit on the pedestal’s appearance. It would be a disaster if the pedestal returned to its original position and we had to try the coffee cup again.
Alessia-san and the others, perhaps understanding this possibility, look around to see where Marina-san might be.
“Sorry to keep you waiting.”
As we waited, Marina-san came out of the shadows. She said she had kept us waiting, but only about three minutes had passed.
The color of her face is still very bad, so she probably came back as soon as she was able to move at least a little.
Claretta-san had used recovery magic on her, but she still hasn’t recovered, so perhaps motion sickness and recovery magic are incompatible.
Is everything okay between Alessia-san and the others? A simple conversation like “Yes, I’m fine” is exchanged. The reason they do not go deeper is probably because of their concern for Marina-san.
After the brief conversation, Marina-san goes to examine the pedestal. Then she came back with a grim look on her face that was different from a bad mood.
“A trap has been set. It’s a delicate trap that requires a lot of skill to disarm, and it’s unlikely that I’ll be able to do it safely now.”
There really was a trap. The fact that delicate work is required means that this ordeal may have required someone other than those with disarming skills to remove the coffee cups and keep those with disarming skills in perfect shape.
This dungeon is not only unreasonable but out of character.
“Then it can’t be helped. Let’s wait for Marina to recover.”
Alessia-san made the decision easily. Is that the quality of a leader? If it were me, I would have been afraid of the possibility of trying the coffee cup again, and I would have wondered forever what to do.
“No, the mechanism is such that the base explodes in response to the weight fluctuation after the piece is taken, so there’s a delay of a few seconds before the trap is triggered. With Wataru’s barrier, we can get to it safely.”
So, it’s an explosive-type trap that combines a weight sensor. The technology used in this dungeon is quite advanced.
But it seems that even such advanced traps are meaningless in the face of the Ship Summoning cheat.
It’s like bringing fantasy into the thrilling bomb demolition scene of a detective drama, but this is a fantasy world, so it’s the dungeon that’s wrong.
“Wataru. I’m sorry, but we need your help.”
“Of course, I don’t mind. I will summon a rubber boat. Hmm?”
When I agreed to Alessia-san’s words and tried to summon the rubber boat, the pedestal started to move again.
“Wataru! Hurry up and summon it! I’ll take the pass; the rest of you evacuate!”
“Y-yes.”
I hurriedly summon the rubber boat in front of the pedestal.
“Sorry, Master.”
“Gwah!”
I hear Ines’ voice, and at the same time, the collar of my clothes is pulled up, and my body is lifted off the ground. I’m sure that Ines is pulling me up and carrying me away because it’s too late for me to evacuate on my own.
My neck is tight, and I’m in a little pain, but it’s not a problem because my body is getting stronger. The problem is Alessia-san.
The moment I understood the situation and went to check on Alessia-san, there was an intense flash that enveloped the entire coffee cup attraction, and with a furious sound, hot air, and shock were transmitted to my body.
The speed at which high-level Ines runs at full speed is extraordinary, and in fact, even at this point, the distance is so far apart that the huge coffee cup attraction looks a little small.
The heat and shock were transmitted even at such a speed and distance. How big was the explosion?
But the explosion means that Alessia-san picked up the piece of the passport in her hand.
No matter how powerful the explosion was, there would be no problem with the Ship Summoning barriers that prevented God’s power. I wonder if Alessia-san was able to withdraw her hand in time.
Even Alessia-san would have been badly injured if her hand had been directly hit by the explosion.
After the explosion, my body is finally lowered to the ground.
“Thank you, Ines.”
“Fufu, it’s only natural since I’m Master’s bodyguard.”
Ines, who seemed to think it was no big deal, was very encouraging.
“…Wataru…”
What’s happening from Rimu on top of my head? The thought crossed my mind. Come to think of it, Rimu stayed on top of my head.
Too many things had happened in such a short time that it had slipped out of my mind.
“It’s okay; it was just a small trap. With the Ship Summoning barrier in place, there won’t be any problems. Yeah, no problem.”
I took Rimu, who was on top of my head, in my hand and stroked him to soothe him, but the main purpose of this was to somehow push my fear down.
If I hadn’t moved my hand in time, Alessia-san’s hand would have been in terrible shape.
It’s hard to believe that Alessia-san, a first-class adventurer, would make such a mistake, but when I experienced that explosion, I couldn’t help but think of the worst that could happen.
Gradually, the flames from the explosion cleared, and we could see the rubber boat in the distance.
And there was Alessia-san, waving her hand at us while holding up a piece of the castle’s pass as if to show us.
She did not seem to be injured at all. Not only me but also the members of Girasole, Ines, and Felicia seemed to be worried about her, and an air of relief flowed around us.
“I believed that everything would be okay, but when the bomb exploded, I was really scared.”
When we all went to see Alessia-san, she was smiling with a slightly cramped smile on her face.
That’s probably true. Even from a distance, it was a scary sight. How could it not be frightening when seen up close?
But even up close, there wasn’t a single injury. That’s to be expected from the barrier of Ship Summoning, which Creator God-sama says is a great barrier.
No wonder they wanted to complain about it when I ran away from the goblins despite the existence of this barrier.
“Alessia. Do you think your decision as leader was right this time?”
After a brief moment of rejoicing over Alessia-san’s safety, Dorothea-san began to question Alessia-san with an angry expression on her face.
I didn’t understand why Dorothea-san was so angry, but I understood when I heard what she said.
To sum up, even if it makes you feel sick, there is no danger to your life, so you should not have taken the risk of being hit by an explosion up close but should have evacuated together and tried a second time with all your preparations.
There is a risk of not being able to make a second attempt, but in this atmosphere, if we throw in some silver coins, we should be able to make a second attempt without any problems.
Because there is no scratch on the coffee cup attraction, even though it should have exploded.
It would be unreasonable to expect this much from a quick decision, but it is said that a top adventurer must have this kind of judgment.
If they can’t, they’ll die, so it’s natural for them to be able to do it. I thought I wasn’t cut out for it, but I guess I’m not cut out to be an adventurer after all.
I don’t think I’ll ever be able to make such a quick decision.
“Dorothea, we are in a dungeon. You can give her a lecture when we get back.”
Ilma-san stopped Dorothea-san, who was pleading with Alessia-san.
…Come to think of it, we’re in a dungeon here. I was completely distracted because no monsters appeared except for the explosion’s shock and the attractions.
“I already have a firm understanding, so please spare me the lecture even after we get back.”
Alessia-san complained to Ilma-san with a look that said she really didn’t want it.
“No. As Dorothea said, if you make a mistake, your life as an adventurer is in danger. And since you are the leader, you have to take time to think about your actions. Besides, you made us worry, so you should be scolded for that.”
Ilma-san bluntly refuses Alessia-san’s request. With a look of desperation on her face, Alessia-san asks the rest of the party for help, but no one seems to offer a helping hand.
Everyone was quite concerned about Alessia-san until they confirmed that she was safe after the flames had cleared, so they must be in favor of her getting a lecture.
No, Alessia-san. It’s impossible for you to look at me in this situation and demand that I go through with it.
But I want to make a good impression on Alessia-san, so I’ll at least try to change the topic of conversation.