After confirming that the third level was a powerful chimera, I told Lunamaria and the others to avoid the battle.

That's what I'm talking about. That's a wise decision. A true hero never fights in vain.

I ask Will to stop talking for a moment, as he is going to take a long time, and then I turn my attention to Leah as well.

Of course, I agree with Will, but even if we don't want to fight, there might be three of us on the other side.

I know. To the chimera, we're stealers and bait. If they see us, they will attack us.

"Transparent and deceptive?

"I don't think Chimera has a good nose for it.

Then what do we do?

"I have an idea, can you help me?

Of course I will help. At your service.

Lunamaria bowed grudgingly. Leah's attitude was "I'll do anything.

I'll take advantage of their behavior.

Then I want you to go to the third level with me and look for these two materials.

I give them a note. There is a picture on it.

Leah seems to know what to make with it, but Lunamaría doesn't seem to know.

Well, that's no surprise, since she's blind.

The herb is an intoxicating potion for some animals. I want you to help me find it.

A certain animal?

"Yeah, to be frank, it's just a bunch of cotton balls.

"Is it mataya?

Luna Maria exclaims in surprise.

"Is matrimony the kind of thing you give to a cat that makes it wobble and get drunk?

That's it. That's it.

It's true that you can get a cat drunk if you have a herb with the same efficacy as matrimony, but you're dealing with a chimera.

But 90 percent of the body is a lion, a cat. My father Vandal showed me a book that said that the lions can be treated with catnip, too.

"Really?

Lunamaría looks at me in disbelief, but she finally agrees.

If you say so, Will, then it must be true. And even if the matrimony doesn't work, that's that, we'll just change our strategy then.

In these situations, you can count on a woman who is quick to get hungry.

Leah says it's worth a try, too.

But this is a dungeon, is it really that convenient?

I will answer that question.

The third level was a field-type dungeon. I only had a quick look, but the vegetation was the same as Table Mountain, so it's probably there. This plant that gives the matrimony effect is commonplace.

"Oh, so the third level is a field.

It doesn't last for long.

For some reason the dungeons in this world are often like this. Part of the hierarchy is a plain, a forest, or a mountain.

It's a strange thing to think about, but it's so natural that we are used to it.

Why are there flowers and plants underground? Are there insects and animals under there? Why is there sunshine even though it's underground?

These are intriguing mysteries, but they are mysteries that the wise men of this country could not solve for hundreds of years.

After all, it was supposed to be the legacy of an ancient magical civilization, but some wise men claimed it was created by aliens, or a space that intersected with a place called the Otherworld.

The Vandals have been studying that area, and although I'm interested in it, I was grateful for its mysterious specifications for now.

We can get fresh vegetables in the dungeon, and we can even get medicinal herbs, so that's a good thing.

I gave thanks to the first god who made this world and returned to the third level with my companions.


Near the entrance of the third level is a forest.
The sunlight, like spring sunshine, envelops us.

Lunamaria extinguished the torch and Leah said, "Mmm! And to stand tall.

"It's nice to have some sunshine after all these years. Even if it's made for you.

The sun will be out at a later date, but for now, I have to find a substitute herb for mataya.

You're still a friggin' grumpy little girl.

I'm sorry.

"I'm not trying to be mean. I just thought it was your style.

Leah says this without malice, and then suggests that we split up.

I braced myself lightly, but surprisingly, she insisted that she'd rather be on her own.

I know more about herbs than any of them, and it would be more efficient.

Maybe it's true, or maybe he cares about Lunamaria's lack of vision, but he also hates Lunamaria for not caring.

And yet, he still talks hatefully to Lunamaria so that she doesn't mind.

"Hmph, instead of being blind, you have a good nose, so sniff like a dog and go find that herb you want.

Maybe this is what is called a tsundere. I've read about it in Father Vandal's office.

Me and Luna Maria looked at each other and giggled as we went out to pick herbs.

We'll be looking for the silver vine.

The silver vine is an ivy deciduous shrub. In fact, there is not just one kind of tabi, but several.



Most plants in the family Mattachyceae have an intoxicating effect on cats.

Furthermore, certain plants have been found to be effective for cats according to Vandal's research.

This time, we have to find the most effective one.

The goal of this project was to find two herbs that have a positive effect on catnip, mix them together, and make a potion.

Lunamaria is impressed when I tell her again about the secret.

"So you're also interested in cats, Master Vandal. So erudite.

"Yeah. Vandal Dad was a cat person. Ronin was a dog person. My dad used to pick up stray cats and use them as errand boys.

It reminds me of the cats of the past that my dad Vandal found for me.

I love cats too. But I'm sure Mr. Vandal wasn't the only one who found them.

I cringe.

I remember the day I picked up the kittens in the woods on Table Mountain.

I once picked up two kittens meowing in the shade of a tree.

They were a kitty and a brown tiger.

There were already five messengers, and it was said that I couldn't keep them anymore, so I remember wondering if I should pick them up.

In the end, they were picked up and kept at home, but I remember my mom, who was allergic to cats, became unhappy with them.

But you took care of it to the end and let it live a natural life, didn't you?

Lunamaria said as if she had seen it, and she was right.

In the end, both Father Vandal and Mother Militia complained, but they gave me permission to keep the cat.

Really, Will is very kind. Your kindness will save the world one day.

Lunamaría smiled kindly as she said this from the bottom of her heart.

It sounds like an exaggeration, but he didn't hate to be praised by her.