"Well... what? Is this a joke or something?"

　As they went up the stairs in the dungeon and went up to the next floor -- in this case, it was right to call it the second floor -- what they saw was a forest spreading all over the place.
　This is definitely a dungeon on the wall of a cliff, but there is such a forest that you can't get inside the dungeon.
　Even though he's been in dungeons several times, it's natural that Lerieu, who had never seen such a place in the dungeon, exclaims in surprise.
　However, only Lerieu gives a cry of surprise.
　Ray and Elena see the forest in a dungeon with an altar of succession, and Vichela and Beune experience the dungeon of Egzil.
　Marina was a dungeon she tried before becoming a guildmaster, and she had seen similar scenes.
　In that sense, it's only natural that Lerieu, a well-known Rank A adventurer, should be surprised to see the scene, who hasn't challenged Dungeon very much.
　I had been told a similar story before I found the stairs on the ground floor, but... it's a mere sight.
　Regardless of how he looks, Ray turns his eyes to the forest.

"Well, for now...This forest is a vision, or something like that."
"I don't think so. I think the space is distorted."

　The reason Marina was able to answer Ray's words instantly was that she had explored some of the surroundings with the spirit of the wind.

"That is to say, this forest is real. ... Don't hesitate to say that it's no longer a cramped cave."
"Grull!"

　Seth exclaims joyfully to Ray, who mutters around him looks around her.
　The cave on the ground floor was large enough for a set to move about.
　But the height itself was not that high, and it was impossible to imitate the flight of Seto.
　In that sense, it is only natural that Seto should be pleased with this forest, where he can fly freely.

"Was it wrong to say that this dungeon was just made?"
"I don't know. Dungeons are absurd. I don't think it's strange that even a new dungeon can do this well."

　Ray replies to Lerieu's remark, expressing surprise and still unconsciousness.
　However, for Ray, who wants to return to Guillem by winter, it is better to capture dungeon quickly if possible.
　In that sense, it was arguably the easiest thing to do with the dungeon's core just upstairs... but Ray's optimistic hopes disappeared as soon as he saw the forest spreading before him.

"What should I do now? I guess I just watched Dungeon go back to Goltz."
"Well, I understand what Elena is saying, but I'd like to explore this forest a little more if possible. There was only one branch on the ground floor, so there was nothing to see."

　Elena, who suggested she should go back to Marina's words, only nodded softly.
　He spoke out just in case, but Elena probably thought it was unsatisfactory to go back like this way.

"Cute! Cute!"

　Like Elena's attention, the yellow, who was watching the surroundings on the branches of a nearby tree, chirps happily.
　Those who heard the word looked up, and saw yellow with green fruit in their hands.
　a yellow that comes down to earth with fruit in hand and wobbling under weight
　When Elena catches the yellow, she gently caresses him.

"I don't think there's any problem with eroticism, but when you think of what happens, you have to be as careful as possible."
"Squeak!"

　Did he nod to what he was warned of, or did he sing because he was proud to pass the fruit he had picked?
　Elena couldn't understand it, but there's no doubt that she gave Elena the fruit she had picked.

"This fruit... Emna? I thought it could be harvested in the spring farther south... No, I'm sure you'd give the dungeon a hard time about it."

　Emna is a fruit with a refreshing acidity and subtle sweetness, and is not so valuable.
　However, it is one of the fruits that you like to eat because of its freshness.
　Elena, with the fruit in her hand, looked at the branches where he had been... rare and surprisingly wide.
　The reason is that the tree bore a variety of fruits, including emna.
　...yes, there are many different kinds of fruits in one tree besides Emna.
　There was such a tree in front of me that I could only say was abnormal.
　Not only spring, but even summer and autumn fruits were there in full season.

"What's going on with this tree?"
"Oh, Elena, did you notice that this is a funny tree?"

　Marina, of course, must have noticed the existence of the tree. She spoke with a smile.
　Being a dark elf, Marina naturally has a deep knowledge of nature.

"No, can I just say that it's funny? Clearly, this tree is abnormal. Why are the fruits of various seasons on a single tree... and everything is ripe for eating?"
"Because it's a dungeon. In fact, I've found a similar tree in the dungeon I used to dive in. But it seems that I can only live in it."
"Really? If I could take this tree outside, it would sell at a very high price."

　Hearing Elena and Marina's conversation, Relieu looks up at the tree regretfully.
　In fact, trees bearing various seasonal fruits throughout the year would definitely sell for quite a bit.
　It was a great merchant, nobleman, royal family... who were sure to scramble to buy it.
　But if it only grows in dungeons, it's impossible to sell it even if you take it home.

"If you had a tree like this, I think Shuminine would be happy. ... What could happen?"
"It's impossible, isn't it? No, if we make the environment exactly the same as this dungeon, we might be able to do something about it... that would mean making a dungeon artificially?"
"No, shouldn't you say that it's impossible?"

　Everyone nods to Elena's words, including Ray.
　The main premise was that it was impossible to make a dungeon artificially.
　If possible, it will be targeted by various organizations, including the country.
　Before that, the core of the dungeon has not yet been clarified, but it is treated as an unknown material.

"Right? So if Lerieu really wants to use this tree, he'll have to live here or something like that."
"That's impossible, isn't it?"

　a ready‐to‐assert relief
　If this is only for Relieu, it's not hard to live here.
　The monsters that have come out so far are easy to deal with if they're all real.
　...the only yellowbird who fought yesterday, even though he could use the skill of cutting wind, is a nuisance...no doubt a troublesome opponent.
　But it's only about Relieu.
　Relieu's wife, Shuminine, is only an ordinary person, so it is almost impossible to live in a dungeon like this.
　What's more, this dungeon is home to women's natural enemies, goblins and oaks.
　As a beloved wife, the option of living here with Shuminine goes without considering.

"I suppose so. I mean, give up on this tree."

　At Marina's words, Lerieu seems a little disappointed, but... leaving Lerie alone, Ray climbs up the tree and begins to reap fruit after fruit after another.
　Fruits cannot be preserved for a long time unless they are processed for preservation, including dried fruits.
　But for Ray, who has an item box, it's still fresh, and it can be preserved for years or decades.
　For such a ray, this tree, bearing fruit of various seasons, was a good catch.

"Squeak!"Worried to lose to Ray, Yero also jumps from underneath the Elena and begins harvesting the fruit again.

"Hey, Ray. I don't mind picking fruit, but do you mean we're taking a break here for a while?"
"Oh, I'll stay here for a while to see what's going on around me, and if there's no problem, I'll explore this second floor a little more."

　Ray responds to Relieu, picking the red and blue-spotted fruit.
　Normally, if you're in a dungeon for the first time, and if you're in a place where you've never been in, you need to be very vigilant.
　It's almost suicidal to act like picking fruit from nearby trees in such a place.
　If you don't know the Ray's details and you know a lot about the place called Dungeon, that's what I'm going to tell you not to underestimate Dungeon.
　But Ray, who has a partner named Seto, is not worried at all.
　This is because I understand that Seto, who has a keen sense above himself, can definitely sense the approach of a monster.
　This dungeon, in particular, was not exactly the case, but it was quite possible that the Reys would have been the first to enter.
　In other words, it is safe to recognize that the approaching presence is basically an enemy...

"Gurling!"

　When Seto suddenly calls out, twenty wind arrows appear around him and are released into the skyward.

"Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"
"Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"
"Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

　At an instant, such a cry echoed around... two familiar monsters fell to the ground.
　Nearly a dozen yellowbirds fly off the spot, as if it had been a chance.

"Hmmm. The dungeon monsters here run away if they think they can't compete with each other. Well, it's not funny. ... And I don't think they're trying to attack me."

　Vichela muttered as she looked at the yellowbird, which was still alive, with the arrow of the wind all fly.

"Yellowbird? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

　Lei exhales, throwing a bite-sized fruit with green spots into his mouth.
　The yellowbird had already been knocked down yesterday and its magical stones had been obtained.

(Oh, by the way, is that what Seto used Wind Arrow?)

　Suddenly, I remember that Seto had mastered the Level 4 of Wind Arrow, but had not tried the upgraded Wind Arrow because it was where some people were.
　I also encountered monsters like Goblin on the ground floor, but I didn't have the opportunity to use Wind Arrow then.
　In that sense, the yellowbird was probably a good target for Seto.

(At Level 3, there were 15 arrows in the wind. That's 20 arrows in Level 4. Is that the number of arrows in Level x 5? ... Well, since I'm at Level 5, my skills will improve at once.)

　Praise with round eyes and look at her in praise, Ray throws at her a red strawberry-like fruit that was close to her.
　I've also tried Ray, and the fruit is bigger than ordinary strawberries, which are as sweet as the improved strawberries I've eaten in Japan.
　It's probably not strawberries when they're on trees.
　Receiving the fruit with a kuchibashi, Seto gurgles happily at the sweet and sour taste that spreads through his mouth.
　Then he turns a round glance at Ray, asking for more.
　...that is not what it was like when he shot down two yellowbirds just a little while ago, without any questions or answers.
　As Set looks, Ray picks up the fruit nearby and throws it back at Set.
　When the yellow fruit was picked with a stick, it was different from what I had just mentioned... but the sufficiently delicious sweetness and sourness entertained the set.

(For the time being, I'll take as many fruits as I can from around here and put them in the mistling... will that return you to Goltz to-day?)

　That's how Ray thinks, looking at Bune, who is still killing a living yellowbird.