128-127. Different World Dungeon Battle Royale



So, what are we going to do about it?

 In the stillness of time, after I finished clearing up the story to Misaki, I consider my future plans.

 The first game........Otherworldly Werewolf was, frankly speaking, a piece of shit.

 I can't help but appreciate the fact that the game itself is a microcosm of the other world's structure as a satire.
 But the fact that the majority of the participants were Japanese who had never experienced a transference is a drop in the bucket.

I don't think it's the same as "God the f*ckin' God hosted this...

 The f*cking gods are certainly vicious and irredeemable outcasts, but they have a strange penchant for black humor.
 He's not so tactless as to push jokes that the participants can't understand a single one of these.

 It's hard to judge based on the first game alone, but I think the line between the gods of shit inviting me to play a game (or games) of their own making is pretty thin.
 No, it's not impossible that he summoned me to destroy it because it's not good enough.
 If it's said that "Naroncon" itself is a name lender or sponsor, or that the organizer is using the name of a god of shit without permission, that's the end of the story.

 But assuming the mastermind isn't a f*cking god, then my pledge isn't to "join the game", right?
 And if the summoner isn't a f*cking god, I shouldn't be able to mimic the idea of fixing a wish.
 It's a pain in the ass, but I can't dismiss the possibility that the participant summoned me with a different wish.

 Based on the lines from the messenger and Misaki, the participant quota is thirteen.
 Whoever summoned me, there's no doubt that I was set up there.
 It's also possible that the werewolf side was the summoner.

 As for the other participants........well, we'll just deal with them as usual.
 With the exception of a few, they're complete victims, and as long as they're not coming at you, you're going to help them.
 Besides, in this case, "that trick" should be available, right?

What are you babbling about?

 Misaki, who had been designated as an exception to the time stoppage, peers at my face from the side.

'Nope. I'm just thinking about something.
Hmm. Can we just get on to the next game?
That's true too.

 Either way, you still have to be in the game.
 Let's resume for now.

'Yes sir! So let's do a second one! Well, well, well, for some of our repeat customers, here you go! Next subject is familiar! Otherworldly Dungeon Battle Royale! Dan Lower for short!

 Keep on going, Puffy! And the errand boy is as excited as ever all by himself.
 No, only Misaki is "Waiting for you! I'm not sure if it's because of the Higuchi incident or not.
 But most of them were tired, perhaps because of the Higuchi incident.

There are only 9 players left, so this game is next! First off, I'd like to remind you that the number of people who will survive and make it to the next game is five! So, if you're thinking of finishing the race in harmony with everyone else, get ready to hang yourself while you're at it!

 Hee hee, it's always a game where four people die and five survive.
 That's fine, just get on with it.

"The rules are simple! You are now locked in a labyrinthine dungeon, but all you have to do is find the way out of there before anyone else does. The first five people to escape will die in the dungeon at the stage when the first five people have escaped, and the remaining loungers in the dungeon will die without question, so please keep that in mind!
"Hey, Cappiel, got a question!

 A rather bright-eyed Misaki cheerfully raises his hand.

''The rules are the same as last time, right?
Yes, of course.

 Mikasa and Misaki smiling at each other.
 Ah, that's right. I understand completely.

Do you have any other questions? Yes, I don't have it. Placement is random, but if you have transition resistance, please turn it off temporarily. If you resist, the initial position will be buggy and you'll end up in a wall or something!

 Okay, I get it.

Okay, let the games begin.




 What I was sent to was a room surrounded by stone walls.
 I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

I'm sure you'll be able to find it in the initial position, but........................no treasure chest or anything like that. It's a good idea.

 He puffed out a great destruction magic towards the stone wall of the one without a door.
 However, it didn't leave a single scratch.

''Hmm. An indestructible wall. It's more like a game itself than a game imitation type.

 This dungeon does not appear to be some kind of game that someone has artificially created.
 The game's instruments are often indestructible unless they are set to be destructible.
 They must have some kind of game installed in a boxed world.
 I don't think you don't need it, but I'll do a source analysis just in case.

 This time it's a big destruction spell aimed at the door. This one shattered without a trace.

"It's one thing to try and lose, but it's rarely worked out well for me.

 If I was called out for wishing one of the repeaters a victory, or something like that, I could try taking a proxy pledge.
 Oh, no. It was easily played out.
 Well, I guess my real life wish is the one I can make when I win the game of God.
 I wonder if it's possible to interview Misaki and the masked little guy?

Let's just try to make a move on the exits.

 Shucks, I tend to talk to myself a lot without my wife.
 I feel like I'd like to be around Sianne, but I've been losing a lot lately and I tend to worry about it.
 However, I can't bring out Itsuna or Stella-chan in such a bleak place.
 One thing here, I'm going to assume the release of a rebellious wife who hasn't been released since we had a late night wrestling match once--.

...Oh?

 Someone is walking down the aisle in the direction I'm going.
 This characteristic murderous atmosphere--

Oh, Ryouji.

 So it was Misaki after all.

That's a rude thing to do to someone's face.

 Misaki was blatantly disappointed when he encountered me.
 The murderous spirit was gone as if it were a lie, and his boyish face had a mending smile on it.
 Speaking of which, you took off your gas mask, didn't you? Why is that?

'Oh no, not at all. It's good to see you again, Ryouji.
What? You were so eager, and you didn't attack me?

 This other world... what was it again?
 Anyway, given the title of the game, the participants are supposed to be encouraged to kill each other.
 I thought Misaki was going to kill him from his interactions with the Gikishi.

'Because if I tried to kill you, you would kill me first, right?'
Of course.
So I'll stop. I don't have any visions of beating Ryouji at all...

 Hmm... Even so, I'm in lure mode, with my magic waves down to the same level as most people.
 Well, Misaki seems to think I'm a time-manipulator, so it can't be helped.

What would you do if I attacked you on the other hand?
'Hmm. I'll do my best to resist then.

 I see.
 I've got a pretty good idea of what kind of killer this Misaki is.
 He's the type that wouldn't hesitate to kill someone for his own survival or profit.
 He's a typical psychopath.

No, I'm dropping it. No, I'm not going to kill a woman who isn't hostile to me.
'Oh yeah~! You knew I was a woman! Since when!
What, you thought you were hiding it?

 You can't help but cower your shoulders after calming Misaki, who is trying to eat you up with a nodding smile.

That's a start.
How do you mean, from the beginning?
It's got to smell.

 This is not a cheat or anything like that.
 I don't care if he's a pheromone correcting surgery guy or not, it's not a big deal to sniff out a guy and a girl in the morning.

It's not a bad idea. I'm sure he's dressed as a man and he's supposed to have his scent gone...

 Misaki is sniffing her body, she's wearing what looks like a stubby hoodie, and it's certainly hard to see the lines of her body.

The voice is low for a woman and her body is not very uneven, so I think she can dress as a man. And your face is neutral, too.

 Misaki is miffed at my deliberate way of saying it.

'Isn't that rude to someone you know to be a woman! I guess!
So I guess we're evenly matched for being rude to each other.

 When I scare her, Misaki puffs out her cheeks and teases her.

''I don't feel like killing anyone anymore...''

 Misaki's expression really changes all over the place.
 He says this, but I'm sure he'll go back to killer mode as soon as he gets a chance to switch on something.

'Well, you've played this game before too, haven't you? Is the exit still random?
'What? Oh, yeah. The structure isn't the same as the last time or the last time, so I guess it is.

 So, then, no new information," he said.

'Oh, you just made a blatantly 'useless' face!
No, I didn't.
Hm! Okay then. I'm going to prove my competence and get your nose out of your face!

 I don't know what's going on, but Misaki just started walking ahead of me to follow me.
 I didn't say anything, but I don't know when we got to the point where we were in the flow of fighting together.