The group led by Selen took a step inside the cavern that they thought to be a dungeon.
While going down a gentle slope, they came upon a fork in the road.
If ever we needed more proof that this is a cave-type dungeon
Yeah, it was a straight path only in beginning. Whether we go left or right, it seems the way will branch off again.
Just from taking a peek, they could tell that this was going to be a complex dungeon.
Should they misremember even one direction, simply returning to the entrance might become a herculean task.
Philia, have you experienced being in a dungeon before?
A few times, yes. I mean, I have been alive for more than a hundred years, remember? And from that experience, I can tell you that we need to be properly prepared if we are to investigate further. First of all, theres only so many of us that can fit in these narrow passages, so we should actually have fewer members in here. We also need mapping tools. All these require planning, so I suggest we turn back for now.
Understood, lets go back to the village then.
A dungeon?
Yes, were sure of it.
Selens group returned from their investigation and gave me their report.
So, thats why that place is excluded from being a part of the village.
I recalled the lessons my private tutor gave me about dungeons back in my parents home. According to him, dungeons always had a dungeon master, the term used for the being that owned the dungeon.
If that rocky area was a dungeon and thus was under the control of someone else already, it made sense that my Gift didnt make it part of the village.
From the looks of things, its an unexplored dungeon. That or one thats not been explored for a long while. Either way, we might be able to obtain valuable items and materials from there.
I see. Since the hunting team has more members now, we should have enough manpower to continue with the investigation, right?
I was informed that because the passages within the cavern were narrow, having too many people at once wasnt advisable. They said that the limit should be about 10 people.
But isnt that too few?
It is what it is. Well just have to make do with fewer support members.
In that case
I recalled a certain person. This particular villager had an excellent Gift for conquering dungeons.
eh? Y-you want me to go? To a dungeon?
Wide-eyed and pointing to himself was Kamuru-san.
Name: Kamuru
Age: 38 years old
Village Bond Level: Average
Suitable Occupation: Adventurer
Gift: Labyrinth Exploration
Kamuru-san was from the same village as Belrith-san. Similarly, he was also among my very first villagers.
However, likely due to his poor social skills, he rarely talked to anyone. In fact, other than for work, he stayed in his apartment unit all the time. And because of that, his hair was unkempt and his facial hair has grown out.
Yes. A dungeon was actually discovered not far from the village. Were thinking of exploring it, and wed like to have your cooperation.
Eh? My cooperation? But its me; I dont think I can do much to help
I disagree. Your Gift [Labyrinth Exploration] will definitely come in handy.
Y-y-y-youre expecting too muchEven with a Gift, I dont think wont be of any help. I mean, I dont even know if I can properly use my Gift
Without any self-confidence, Kamuru-san said so and hung his head.
Ive heard from Belrith-san before, but Kamuru-san really did seem like quite the pessimist.
Hmm, I see. Then, talking here wont do us any good. Lets delve into the dungeon and find out whether youll be of help or not.
Persuading him more gently was a bit troublesome, so I forcefully took him along instead.
When all of the 10 members were chosen, we finally set out.
Alright, lets go.
Hold up a minute.
Eh?
Dont eh me. Why are you acting like youre going too, huh?
Im not?
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