''The search for the deep realm in the Demon King's Castle Realm, you're the one who's in charge, right?　May I ask what the plan is?
You're good. You're quick. These people here are also participants in my... plan. So, what do you think the plan is?

　The way Travis said it, implied that other adventurers' plans existed as well, but it wasn't particularly surprising.

　There were two A-ranked adventurers that I was looking at as the leaders (leaders) of the deep-sea search.
　To begin with, it wasn't surprising that multiple plans were going on at the same time.

''Since it's you, the first move is a straightforward one, right? We're going to aim for the depths of the Demon King's Castle's basement, through the passage where the Demon King's army has been retreating, right?
'Exactly. So, in fact, we've been waiting for you to come back now.
Ah, ......, I think I know why you're there, too, somehow.

　Travis's search policies are often royal and easy to understand.

　It's not only because of his personality, but also because he has a lot of young people in his party and is training them, which makes it difficult for him to do strange things.

　So, the longer we are together, the more I'm able to read their strategies and the concerns they have.

''It's hard to believe that the Demon King would leave the escape route intact, and it's not always an easy one to get out of. You want to destroy and block off the passageway and a lethal trap ...... so that no matter what happens, you want to be able to deal with it with [repair] and [disassembly].
'Generally correct. I'm hoping that the rest of you can use [analysis] to analyze the structure of the underground passage.
'I don't think you can't do it, but I don't think your magic is efficient. You might want to find someone who can use your specialized skills.

　Although I have used 【Analysis】 in the past to read the surrounding terrain and structure, it can't be denied that this is a bit of a forced application.

　The more the analysis area is expanded, the more magic power is consumed, so frankly speaking, it is not suitable for mapping a wide area.

　If it's for that purpose, it's best to rely on a cartographer, which is literally a specialized skill.

　However, the area that can be read with a single skill activation is dependent on skill level, and there is no one who can take control of an entire dungeon or even an entire hierarchy with a single shot.

''Of course, I've called out to those who can use 【Mapmaking】. However, according to the Golden Fang who inspected the area around the entrance of the underground passage, there are some devices that block that kind of analysis method.
Well, ...... I would do that even if I were in the position of the Demon King. I've prepared a maze-like escape route for emergencies, but there's no reason why I shouldn't have a countermeasure to easily neutralize it.
''It's not a complete nullification, but the area of effect per activation is reduced. So I really want to increase the number of heads as much as possible.

　While me and Travis were standing in the chapter corridor chatting, the other adventurers continued to observe our interactions intently.

　Some looked at us with respect.
　Others looked as if they were being lectured.

　I didn't miss the way Travis, an A-ranked adventurer, planned his strategy, and even felt an eagerness to use it as sustenance for the future.

　I'm glad to see that they are all young and ambitious.
　If they can survive, they'll make it big in the future.

"Luke, do you have any idea who you're dealing with?
'If it's someone I know, you know it too. If you're not an adventurer, why don't you ask ...... the royal palace to lend you a brave Falcon?　That guy could use a pretty high level of [cartography].
"Hmm, worth considering: ......
...... Wait, wait, wait. Just kidding.

　After the brave Falcon was captured by the Demon King, transformed into a dragon man and turned against us, he turned against the Demon King again after twists and turns, and holed himself up in the royal palace's research facility for the analysis of his dragon personification.

　If it was my [Restoration], perhaps I could have restored it, even with my girlfriend Julia who suffered the same thing, but perhaps I dare to choose to become the object of research for the sake of redemption - I think.

　Anyway, it would be impossible to take out the Falcon for the purpose of exploration, and the likelihood of him shaking his head is even lower.

'If I had a sane mind, ...... Roy's guy said he was going to come to Green Hollow. That guy's spirit animal would be useful for exploration.
Ho!　This is a good one!　There's a big difference between having him and not having him!

　I looked sideways at Garnett and Layla as I continued my conversation with Travis, who was in a state of excitement.

　They were both peeking out from across the bend in the hallway together, staring at us without saying a word.

　To be exact, Garnett was staring at me and Layla was staring at Travis, while the other one didn't seem to have put the other one in his consciousness.

'By the way, have you already spoken to Sakura?'
'You are an Eastern swordsman. I have already asked you to join us, but you are withholding your reply. I hear you haven't finished the request you received in town yet or something.
Town?　I didn't know he was on the ground. I thought he was coming down here.

　So it looks like you won't be able to find Sakura if you look for the Hollow Bottom Chapter or the "Demon King's Castle Realm".

　I can't even say that I've wasted my time .......
　Just being able to exchange information with Travis in this way is meaningful, and it's a good opportunity to repay my debt to Layla.

It's the only thing I want to hear from ...... for now. There are two more things I want to talk to you about. One work-related story and one completely private story. Neither of which I want to do in the presence of people. ......
Okay. Just wait a little longer and we'll have time. You can hold it in a small rental conference room.

　And so, just as I was about to leave Travis for the moment, another adventurer came into view from the end of the corridor.

　I'm not going to be able to just give way and pass each other at random - I don't think I can do that.

　The reason for this is because that person is going to call out to me no matter what I think.

''Hello, Mr. White Wolf!　You're finally back from King's Landing!　I've been waiting for you!
Theodore Beaufort!

　First thing first, Travis calls out the name with surprise.

　Dragon Slayer, Theodore Beaufort.
　A man who was born the eldest son of a nobleman of high status, a frontier earl, but became an adventurer only to satisfy his hobbyistic desire to hunt dragons.

　This man who doesn't show much interest in any other purpose and doesn't even remember adventurers who don't contribute to dragon hunting, I often(¦) remember why he smiled and spoke to me.

　It's because in riding into the Earl's nightclub for one of Garnett's affairs, I promised to help him search for Theodore in exchange for a letter of introduction under the title of the eldest son of the frontier earl family.

'It's been a long time. I understood that situation somewhat. You're the one who is planning the search.
I see, you've been talking about this with Travis at Black Sword Mountain. Yes, indeed.

　Theodore affirmed all of my questions, and that was already a nice smile on his face.