In conclusion, Cecily-san's joining was a great decision.

''Let's go to the Holy Ruins Hall first.

　We went to the Holy Ruins Hall first.

''See!　I wasn't wrong in my suggestion, was I!

　Currier-san makes a happy, smug face.
　It was cute, if I can honestly say what I think.

'I knew you plan to go to the museum staff for advice, Cecily-san?
No, I just thought I'd take a look at what I've been depositing.

　We arrive at the congregation.
　Ms. Cecily talks to the museum staff.
　She then heads downstairs to the back room.
　We follow her.

''I'm leaving my own attack gear and other equipment at the hall.

　The warehouse was lined with boxes with name tags on them.
　A box with Cecily's name on it.
　I unlock the box.
　Hmmmmm, Cecily-san growls like a small animal.

''Basically, it looks like it'll be fine to divide the ones for Sieg and Hyrgis between the men and women, respectively, in the form of Kurohiko and Currier. Also, we should buy more preserves later.
How much do I have to give?

　As a result of the discussion, it was decided that the cost of the attack would be shared by the three of them.
　By the way, Diares-san said that the funding from the Arkwright family was also minimal.

''Well then, next, shall we build a guideline for the cost and duration? First, let's get out of this warehouse and rent one of the conference rooms on the second floor.''

　Cecily finishes the formalities for the use of the conference room in a timely manner.
　The three of us head to the conference room they rented for us.
　We enter the room and surround the table.
　Cecily-san spreads a large piece of parchment on it.

''The final level of the Holy Ruins... well, let's assume that's a bit too much for now and assume that it's 100 levels.

　At the beginning of the game, this group of people might be able to complete ten levels in a day.
　However, in the latter half of the game, the difficulty would increase and the speed of attack would slow down.
　Cecily predicted that.

''So let's give them quite a bit of leeway........well, let's set the attack period at one month first, shall we? Are you two okay with that?

　Me and Currier-san nodded in agreement.

'Let's allocate the funds we have now in a month and prepare tools for a period of time according to our budget. I think you can get a good amount of crystals along the way, so if there's a next time, we'll sell them and use the funds we get to pay for the search. Um, are you two okay with that?

　Me and Mr. Currier just nodded again.
　Cecily asked a question.

''Speaking of which, when do you plan to start the attack?''
I'd like to start as soon as possible, though.
In that case, we'll go into town in the morning to buy the extra tools and food that we need, as soon as possible.
In the morning?　Huh?　But what about the classes?

　Cecily smiles a bemused smile.
　Her cheeks redden a bit as she sweats and points to the floor - or downstairs.

''Jeez, class waiver application...''
Oh.

　It was.
　I had forgotten all about it....
　The too basic basics were missing from my consciousness.

　If it was going to be a long term search, he was to submit a request for a class exemption in advance at this hall.

　I see.
　The knowledge of the Special Class Holy Ruins had deepened, but the people of the Order don't apply for a class exemption....
　Hmm.
　I didn't realize that even these rudiments had slipped from my consciousness.
　It's embarrassing.

''Shall I submit an exemption application for the three of us before we leave the hall? Then I'll write down the other things that seem to be necessary here in a nutshell........

　Cecily runs her brushes smoothly.

''...........''

　What is it?
　It's going to be an amazingly smooth plan to build, right?
　Let's get some information first! What was it about us that we were gasping for air....
　Hmm?
　Currier-san, whose ears were red, was covering her face with her hands.

''I'm starting to feel, well, terribly embarrassed, but...''

　Earlier.

"See!　I wasn't wrong in my suggestion, was I!'

　A shadow of the smugness of the days of the
　I say these words of consolation to myself in a sincere tone of voice, "Let's do our best to contribute to the battlefield.

"Let's do our best to contribute to the battlefield.

　That day, as much as time allowed, we confirmed things to look out for at the Holy Ruins, etc.
　However, it was mainly the Holy Ruins lecture of the female teacher Cecily Arkwright.

　The characteristics of each level trampled now.
　What to keep in mind when spending a night in the ruins.
　And so on.

　It was really easy to understand.

　I've always thought that Cecily is very good at teaching people things.
　I'm sure the candidates would love her if she became an instructor.
　Well, I'm sure she'll be adored from other quarters for her looks, but....

　After dismissing the group, I returned home and told Mia that I would be away from home for a while to capture the Holy Ruins.
　Mia-san wished me well.

　Mia-san kindly helped me prepare for the attack, and I went to bed early that night.

　The next morning, I met up with Currier-san in front of the girls' quarters.

　The two of us went straight to the main gate and met up with Cecily-san, who had come to pick us up in the Arkwright family's carriage.

We have all the basic equipment and tools we need, so let's stock up on the supplies we're likely to run out of in a month.

　We took the carriage into town.

　Once we started buying in town, Currier was also active in his area of expertise.

'Hm?　

　The knowledge I had gained from my wandering travels had come into play.

　I, on the other hand, am a baggage carrier.
　It seems to be the only thing I can do right now.

Hmm, this, this and........I guess I should buy more of these too.......

　Cecily deftly tosses the items into the shopping cart, comparing prices.
　She looks like a competent housewife.

''Wha!　These lanterns are so cute!　Hey!　Currier doesn't think so either!

　Cecily, the small, elaborately decorated lantern is perched on her palm, sprinkling the air with flamboyance.
　The owner of the store, who was snickering and stretching his nose, gave me the small lantern for free.

The small lantern can also be used to light up small holes by hooking it on a stick. It can also be used to find traps and hidden magical tools of demons.　I was lucky enough to get it for free unexpectedly.

　If you're not Cecily Arkwright, that good fortune, I'm sure it's hard to rain on you.

　Next, I headed to the clothing store to buy a change of clothes and other clothing.

　You can't just borrow clothes from Zeke or Hyrgis-san as it is, as expected.

''How about this kind of thing, Kurohiko?
'What?　Are these my clothes?

　My current search clothes are borrowed from the ones the graduates left at the Holy Ruins Hall.
　I have the funds from selling the crystals I got during the operation to defeat the giants, so it's not like I don't have money....
　Does it have to do with my personality?
　Somehow, I've been hoarding it.
　Well, it's not good to waste money.

'I'm fine with the ones I have now. As for the rest, if you only have a change of underwear.
I'll give you the money, sir.
'What?　Wha...?
I've always wanted to pick out a man's clothes, you know?

　Oh no.
　If it was you, there would be no shortage of applicants to choose from.

　Cecily-san walks tete-a-tete to Currier-san's fitting room where she's changing.

　Ah, I poked my head through the gap........

''Whoa!　What is it, Cecily?　I mean, don't peek!
'Excuse me while I try on your underwear, Currier.
What are you doing here?
I'm getting ready to...
I can't help but have a bad feeling about that smile of yours...
Why don't you ask Kurrié to pick out a pair of Currier's underwear for you this time?
I don't need it!


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　We returned to the school once we finished our purchases.

　We went to the Holy Ruins Hall and stored the tools we had bought in the rental storage room.
　Next, we went to the rental food storage room to store our food.

　It was afternoon by the time I took a break on a couch in the lobby of the hall.

'We're all set for now, but what do we do now?
I don't mind that I can start today, but it's also up to you guys. The date to start the invasion of the Holy Ruins is at your convenience.

　Mr. Currier looks at me.

'How's Kurohiko?'
I could start today too, but I also told Mia-san that I'm going to be away for a while to capture the Holy Ruins.

　The earlier it starts, the better.

　The class waiver request has been accepted.
　The conditions aren't bad either.
　I used some energy from shopping in the morning, but we'll be resting after we enter the Holy Ruins....

　If it's as I've heard, if there's a limit to the number of floors you can descend in a day, I'm inclined to dive as soon as possible.
　The sooner you do good, the better.

''Well, what about you, Cecily-san?

　Cecily smiles at me.

''I just deposited the tools in the warehouse just now.......shall we just start the attack already?

　They all seemed to have come prepared for that to happen.
　'There's also a reason to gain if you hurry,' Cecily cut in.

'I don't think there are any such daredevils in the school right now when the rumoured forbidding users are around, but there are those who are sabotaging the other attack teams. There have been precedents in the past where they've been deprived of food and so on.

　There are people like Phiburg and Bashkatha in the school.
　It's not surprising that there are people like that, is it?

　It could be said that this is the dark side of the Holy Ruins attack.
　For example, if you can set up a weak and obstructive attack team and send them to their deaths, you can reduce the number of rivals.
　If you die in the ruins, you will be put into a long sleep, but it won't be a "murder" in the true sense of the word.
　Well, it seems to require a certain amount of mental strength........
　Hmmm.
　Depending on the case, the attack on the Holy Ruins can be quite dark, I guess.

　Curie-san shows her understanding.

"Right after the ban, the sooner we dive in, the less chance we have of being bothered by other attack teams, right?
''Yes. Looking at the past records, it seems that another attack team can pull in a bunch of demons without any malicious intent...''

　Also, the number of demons will increase just by the number of people in the level.
　The real-life dungeon attack requires you to consider other people's actions as well.

　We sit up from our chairs.
　The first person to open her mouth was Curie-san.

If we decide to do that, let's get ready and start the attack.