After Alexia finishes recounting the equipment, Theodore, who is the leader of the search, moves on to instruct the rope descent.

　The only way to move from the large hole in the ceiling to the surface of the fourth level is to rely on a single rope and use fittings to adjust the speed of the fall as you descend.

　Of course, there are people like Theodore who can descend with skill, but such people are a minority among adventurers, and when it comes to those whose other skills and abilities are commensurate with this task, there are even fewer of them.

　And so, in the midst of preparing the rope for descent, I thought Garnett suddenly looked into my face and pressed the sheathed Adamant sword against me.

'White wolf's, keep this one for yourself. I think I'll go with the sword that can use the magic crest this time.
All right. It's just a matter of time before it gets processed.
''We're heading to the proposed construction site while protecting you, and there's a big difference between using the magic barrier and not using it.

　After Travis's visit, I continued to analyze and seek a means of synthesizing mithril into Adamant's sword while maintaining its performance, but in the end, I didn't get to finish it today.

　Although it was reasonably responsive, it wasn't in time for the date to descend to the fourth level.

　Well, to begin with.
　The processing of this sword and the construction of the base of the fourth level were completely separate matters, and the schedule for the descent should be decided independently of the progress of the processing.

　The sword I've been using for some time is also sufficiently powerful, and besides, previous mock battles have shown that the synergistic effects of the magic crests and medallions can be expected.

　Garnett's suggestion is definitely an appropriate decision.

''Well!　Everybody pay attention!

　Just before the start of the descent, Theodore calls out to the adventurers.

I've been told that the building materials are to be dropped after everyone has completed their descent, but the roaring noise will probably attract the surrounding demons to the area. I would be happy to take on the role of a dragon, but I might not be able to pay attention to the surface. I'm asking for your help in that direction.

　As usual, Theodore's hobbyist attitude made the adventurers burst into laughter.

　If this was around Travis, he must have said it with the aim of relieving the tension before the operation began, but in Theodore's case, I can only think of it as a serious statement.

''Alright then, let's get started!

　Under Theodore's command, the rope descent to the fourth level begins.

　There are a total of four people from the White Wolf Shop side participating in the operation, including me, Garnett and Alexia, plus Chandler in the form of cooperation from the White Wolf Knights.

　Incidentally, Noir has been absent for the fatal reason of 'not being able to descend the rope at all'.

"I'll go ahead and see you on the surface. I'll see you on the surface.

　Sakura, dressed in heat-resistant equipment, moves to the surface of the ground with [Shrinking Earth].

　I also stood on the edge of the scaffolding, relying on a single rope to leap into the sky above the fourth level.

　The hot wind blowing up incessantly makes me lose my stability and shakes my suspended body mercilessly.

　If I hadn't put on the usual coat, the heat would have taken more and more of my energy and strength, but thanks to my full preparation, I was able to concentrate on operating the hardware.

(...... Of course, I wouldn't have a peep if I was attacked during my descent.)

　The flying figure of a dragon can be seen in the distance.

　These are the strongest class of demons flying around the underground space lit only by flames, lava, and an eerie, red-emitting ore, with their own faces.

　Theodore is patrolling the perimeter while running through the air with his skills, but even so, we shouldn't lose our vigilance.

　Eventually, the adventurers and crafty engineers complete their cold sweat descent of the ropes and land on the red-black surface one after another.

　Garnett and I also landed safely and looked up at the faint light in the dark and high ceiling - the large hole leading to the first level.

I'm going to send a signal that we've all arrived.

　Chandler has a spear-like bow with a spell-covered signal arrow and prepares to draw the string.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out whether or not the mission will progress or not, after making sure that you have a clear view of your surroundings.

"Do you feel it's safe to proceed with the situation?

　As the saying goes, "many boatmen climb the mountain of ships," in the search for high-ranking dungeons, a disturbance in the chain of command can make the difference between life and death.

　I have a number of titles such as 'Shop Manager', 'Commander' and 'Lord' that give me a reason to command others, but Theodore is the leader of this operation.

I'm sure the interception preparations will be no problem. Do it.
Yeah, I know. Please, Chandler.
Copy that!

　A signal spell-armored arrow was shot high, and after a few seconds, a short flash of light was released.

　Upon receiving the signal, those who had been waiting on the upper levels began to drop building materials one after another.

　The purpose of this time is to set up a search base, and safe travel routes will be maintained during the second and third operations - but still, the amount of materials is enormous.

　The materials are the parts of the base that have been dismembered, and when they fall, roaring sounds and dust are mercilessly scattered, creating a huge echo and pillar of smoke in the underground space.

　It's like a little bit of a house falling down, shattering.

　It's nothing more than a natural consequence of the demons gathering around to see what's going on, no matter how you look at it.

''Transport team, gather up your materials and prepare for transport!　Security teams, secure the area and prepare to intercept!　They just keep coming!

　Under Theodore's command, the adventurers dressed in heat-resistant coats and the mechanical engineer began to go about their duties at once.

　Almost simultaneously with their movements, signs and strange sounds of demons can be heard from all directions.

　A swarm of dragons circled through the air, probing the scene.

　Salamanders, flaming lizards that crawl across the rock face and even step through walls.

　A huge body, a lava golem, with rock armor covering its sludgy lava body, emerges from a lake of lava with a red splash.

　The light ball that constantly circled around it was a type of fire elemental that was closer to a phenomenon than a demon?

''Garnet!　The elementals are coming at you!
Is it a living thing?　It looks like magic to me.
'It's like spontaneous magic!　Prepare the barrier!
Oh!

　I take out the medallion - not Skoll's, but the two (...) eye (...) medallion given to me by His Majesty, and try to hold it over Garnet's back.

　Just before that, Garnett vigorously took off his heat-resistant equipment and accepted the medallion's [Fusion] without hesitation.

　The swarm of fire elementals spinning around us rapidly increased in speed, giving rise to a cylindrical wall of flames, and as I thought, that hollow pillar of fire rushed towards us at once.

''--Huh!

　Garnet thrusts the Mithril sword into the ground.

　It is a mirrored copy with a different color than the figure that was [fused] with Skoll.

　The bluish white and silver beastman, reminiscent of a frozen early morning lake, circulates its magic power around us through the magic crests of the blade - a stinging wall of ice is generated to protect us.

　The wave of flame released by the fire elemental was caught by the ice barrier created by the garnet, reducing its power and resulting in only steam being scattered.

''Looks good, white wolf!　Let's keep this up and get it over with!