144 something mysterious




 After a quick look around, Allen muttered one thing to himself.
 Staring at his feet, he narrowed his eyes.

What's wrong with you staring at the ground like that? Have you found something?

 I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world," says Chloe, who seems to have noticed Allen's appearance and approached him, calling out to him.

 It's incredibly relaxed compared to the first time I saw him, but this is more like the original Chloe.
 Maybe it's because the tensions have eased after meeting his friend Milene, or maybe he's come to trust Allen a little more through Milene.
 I'm sure you'll be better off with ...... and you'll have heard Chloe's voice.
 It's a good idea to make sure that you have a good idea of what you're looking for.

 I'm sure you'll be able to find the best way to get the most out of your time.
 Everyone has been looking for something to find in their own way, but so far nothing has been found.
 There was a hopeful look and a wry smile.

Hmm, well, I'd say I've found ...... something, but I'm not sure I'd be able to say what it is.
"What's that? You've found something freaky, huh?
"No, it's not like that either: ......

 I wonder what I would have said to the question from Akira, who was banging on the wall.
 Maybe I should just tell it like I see it, but honestly, that wouldn't make sense.

 I'm not sure if the wall has given up or not, but Akira is coming towards me with his head tilted back.

Hmm ...... well, never mind. You'll know it when you see it in person. So, if you're looking underneath, do you want me to dig here?
That's true, but it's a bit harsh: ......
"An? Why?
"It's simple. It's a little too deep.
How deep is too deep, how long? Like ten meters or so?
No, maybe ten times that much?
Go to ......?

 I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on the subject, but I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on the subject.
 I'm sure you'll be able to get a good idea of what you're looking at, but I'm sure neither of you can use your clairvoyant powers, so you're really just looking at it.

 However, there are two other people who have such a power in this place besides Aren--

"...... invisible

 One of them, Milene, came up to me, saying with some regret.
 As she walked, she squinted as if trying to see what lay ahead, but apparently couldn't see it after all.
 He looked up and shook his head.

It's a good thing that you can't do that with Milene: ...... How about Henriette?
It's right below you, right? So, it's about a hundred meters or so: ...... Yeah, that's definitely something.

 As she said this, Henriette stared, but immediately afterwards her eyebrows were raised.
 The face seems incomprehensible and is probably thinking the same thing as Allen's.

 At any rate--

What is this? Room ......?
A room is just like this one?
It's less than half the size, but I guess you could say it's the same. I guess you could say the same thing.
"So what the hell are you trying to say? It's usually better that way.
"No, it's really the same kind of feeling as here. There's nothing there by the looks of it either. And, oddly enough, that room doesn't lead anywhere.
"...... not connected? What does that mean ......?
That's just what I meant. There's no way to get to the room, and we don't even have a door to begin with.

 Yes, I mean, there is a room, but you can't get in.
 It's more of a big box than a room.

 An enclosed box with no way of getting in.

That's certainly baffling. Well, it's not like we'll never get there. ......
"Is it possible if you can transfer to ......?
I know. I'm just wondering if it makes sense, honestly?
You can use it as a refuge if you want, but if you can transfer, you don't have to run to a place like that in the first place.

 If you can transpose, then you can just run anywhere you want.
 There's no reason to run to a box under the ground.

It looks like it's completely enclosed, so there's no room for air to get in, and eventually you won't be able to breathe.
"...... was going to be used for something soon?
Isn't that the most likely to happen? Hmmm, but what do I do? Want to check in person just to be sure? Well, we'd have to dig about a hundred meters for that.
"I'm not saying it can't be done, but it's too much trouble. Can't you just go around and see what's going on? It's going to take some time to get there.
Oh, if you want to dig that far, I'll do it. Maybe it won't take too long.
"Chloe is ......?



 I've heard that Chloe's gift is an enhancement.
 I've heard that it's a common type in the Amazoness, so that's why I was able to build this place.

 In fact, even a cursory walk through this base is quite large.
 I don't know how many people were here, but even so, if they were able to dig this many holes, they must be able to wield a reasonable amount of power--

"...... Chloe will be fine.
Really?
...... Chloe was the most powerful person in the village.

 Milene, who will know Chloe best in this one, says so.
 And Chloe is Chloe, and she's got her arms around you, telling you she's fully motivated.

 Then it's okay to leave it to her for now.
 If it doesn't look like it's going to be possible, then we'll think about it.

Well, do you mind if I ask you for a favor?
I'm sorry!

 Chloe nodded vigorously, smiling and holding up her fists.
 Just to be sure, Allen and the others stepped back, leaving Chloe alone in their place.

 Then.

Let's go! Cee's!

 With the words, a fist is swung down - and at that moment, the ground explodes.

 There was a roar and an earth-shaking sound, and earth and sand spewed out of the ground with great force.
 It's not so much a fist strike as it is a magic strike, or perhaps an attack from the other side of the ground, but that's certainly what happened to Chloe.

 The same thing happened twice or thrice in a row, and even from a distance the ground was being dug up at a tremendous rate.

Is ...... amazones like this for everyone?

 Milene shook her head at the words she hadn't expected to hear.
 That's indeed not true.

...... Chloe is especially awesome. But this is still a modest one.
"It doesn't look like an understatement at all. ......?
Chloe is even more awesome when she fights ...... . Everyone else, too.
"Well, I thought Amazons were basically a belligerent race? Even I don't know if I would like to join hands with you: ......

 Well, I don't know how much belligerence comes out in a mock battle, but at the very least, the blow that is being dug into the ground right now will come flying in as an attack.
 A direct hit wouldn't even turn most people into mincemeat, and it's normal to be hesitant to join hands.

 But that was that, and Allen was satisfied with that.
 If it looks like this, then that's why they're going to be sent to build the base.
 It's a good thing that you're not the only one who knows about amazones, but this one is rather natural.

 It's just that ...... doesn't seem to be the reason why the demon captured the Amazons for this reason alone.
 It's a good idea to think that there is some other reason for this.

 But at any rate, that's not what we should be thinking about now.
 What we should be thinking about now is--

"Chloe, don't overdo it! Maybe if you keep that momentum going and hit the room, it will shatter!
"Yeah, I get it!

 I raised my voice to keep up with the roar, but it seems to have been heard.

 However, since Chloe shouldn't know where exactly it is, she'll need to call out again in the right place.
 You need to keep a close eye on the room, because if you're late in calling out to her, it could turn into a crumbling mess.

 As I caught sight of Chloe digging through the ground at a terrific pace, heading towards the room ......, I wondered, nonetheless, what is the purpose of that room after all.
 I'm not going to be the only one who can do that.

 I'm sure you'll be able to find out what it is by looking at it directly.
 Thinking about this, Allen watched the room and Chloe's progress to it.