104-103 ◇We live in a world of our choice




 


You have indeed been repaid in full.

 The beginner's and beginning dungeon.

 There are four people gathered in Mr. Thor's office.
 Thor, Kay, me and Mr. Fellow.
 Thor and I are sitting side by side on the sofa, with Mr. Fellow across from us.
 Is Kay-san a maid? Maybe that's why I'm standing behind Mr. Thor.

 By the way, I was asked to sit with him by name, he said.
 I think I would have been surprised if I hadn't heard from Fenix.
 But I knew that he was halfway linking me to Remegeton, and I thought it would be a good idea to ignore my master's son - that is, the one who was originally supposed to take over his master's corner - so I decided to meet him as Reme.

 My childhood friend of ten years, Nicola, who has an outstanding sense of smell, and his master's son.
 Although they are all exceptional, there are three people in a short period of time who can recognize Remeghton as me with a mask on.
 I'm sure it's okay, but I'm a little worried.

 ........Aerial-san said he sensed a hint of his master from me when I was an adventurer.

It was truly a brilliant turnaround.

 Lord Fellow is smiling happily.
 As for him, it's a failure to take over, but it's a refreshing smile that doesn't make me feel it.

''If it's just a bounty, anyone can think of it, but a 'all levels compatible' dungeon? It's true that not all demons on beginner's duty are as strong as beginner's.

 I decided to participate in the tournament midway through the tournament, and I also had a lot of trouble wrapping my head around that victory, but my original job was this.
 Rebuilding this dungeon, where Thor is the master. Paying off my debt to Mr. Fellows.
 The solution to that was the preparation of clearing rewards and making it an 'all levels' dungeon.

 The new adventurers who are the main target of the game will be given a reward for clearing the dungeon so that they can use it for their future activities.
 We didn't set a level limit, so we'll be fighting off mid-level adventurers and later adventurers who are aiming for the bounty to save a lot of money for repairing their magical bodies (avatars).

 The key is that we hid the fact that this is an "all levels" dungeon.
 By doing this, we created a mindset that "you can't tell people they've been wiped out at the beginner level," so we prevented adventurers from posting failed attack videos and spreading rumors about the game.

 This is a strategy to make a lot of money in a short period of time. This is a plan to beat a lot of unknowing money seekers.
 But it's impossible for anyone to know about it forever. It will eventually permeate.

 That's perfectly fine.
 It's true that newcomers will be enriched.
 And yet, there's unofficial but confirmed information that the demons will become stronger when the intermediate and beyond take on the challenge.

'Honestly, I thought this dungeon was over. That it was outdated.''

 Mr. Ferro kept his smile on his face.

But in a situation where it's so difficult for newcomers to make their mark, I was impressed that you were able to shine a light on these newcomers and still prepare a recipe for the professionals.

 Sticky praise.

'Ha, ha...'

 Mr. Thor looked puzzled.

'I'm giving up on this dungeon,'

Yeah, well, I've been meaning to talk to you about that.

 I raised my hand modestly.

'Oh, Lord Leme. How can I help you?

Mr. Thor would like to talk to Mr. Fellow about it.

 When I look at him, Thor-san gives me a 'yes' look and clears his throat.

''I understand that Lord Fellow was planning to use our dungeon as a venue for the new competition.

Yeah.

How about a loaner?

I'm not sure...

 Fellow-san's smile hardens.

'Our dungeon has a total of three tiers, but this is in consideration of the fact that it's for newcomers. As for the amount of magic power generated in the core, there is plenty of room. ........Due to the recent mess, we're currently temporarily short of magic power, but the amount generated itself is not a problem.

In other words, 'We won't let you buy it, but we'll lend it to you'?

Or, to put it simply, that's what it is.

 Yes, only after paying off the debt, but this is another measure.
 Renting out the magic space in the form that Mr. Fellows wants.
 Naturally, if it's a contract, there will be fees for the use of the space.

 Since it's him, he's not worried about payment - after all, he's the kind of person who would persuade the union to hold a tag team tournament - and it's also possible to generate the newcomer's prize money from it.

''I see...I see, I see. So this is how it came to be. Huh, hahaha. No, I'm sorry. I thought that Lord Thor didn't want to see my face again.

 Even though Mr. Thor was at fault for not checking it out properly, he had him sign a contract without knowing that he was going to lose the dungeon, even though he had loaned him the money properly.

 Even ignoring right and wrong, Thor-san would not feel good about Mr. Fellow emotionally.
 From such a partner, talking about business.
 Is it natural to be surprised?

''Leaving this dungeon behind is our first priority.

 Without looking away, Mr. Thor looked at Mr. Ferro and said.

''....I see. Well then, nice to meet you.''

"Huh?

 Mr. Thor is pouting.
 He was amused by the quick response.

I'm so grateful. To be honest, this tag team tournament was held on the ground, so the cost was ridiculous. At first I thought it would be good to have a place that the citizens were used to going to and easy to get to, and I think it actually worked. If you do it in a dungeon, you'll be filled with magic power all around you, but you'll have to keep dispersing it all the way around, use earth magic to fix the venue indefinitely, be forced to use the magic body (avatar) generation shop just below the union, and all sorts of other things, it's really hard to do. On the other hand, there are not many dungeons that are willing to give up their management rights so easily. We were at a bit of a loss.

 Well, it's pretty hard to embrace something new right away.
 If it was a new industry to compete with, there might be more dungeons that wouldn't welcome it.
 In that area, our Demon King-sama was welcoming of the method itself. ''It's flexible.

''I will confirm the contract with you. If you try to cheat this pig lord again you will have to prepare yourself accordingly.

...Kay. Don't be a pig owner.

 Mr. Fellows raised his hands in a show of non-resistance.

'Of course, of course, but let's do the work that makes us both happy.

...which mouth...

So-so.

 Gogo, Mr. Thor is quieting down a furious Kaye.
 And so, a quick talk about the new job.
 The day's discussion is over.

 That's when I wondered why I was called in.

"Leme-dono.

 I was trying to get ready for the last job of the beginning dungeon after this, and I was trying to get ready.
 It was Mr. Fellows who approached me in the hallway.

"Isn't this your contribution to the case?

I'll leave it to your imagination.

 He's good at smiling affectionately. I respond to that of him.
 Come to think of it, I don't do that anymore. I feel like I laugh more often than not naturally.

'I hear you want to be a brave man.

Yes, sir.

Can you be a demon and make it happen?

'It doesn't matter if it's people or demons. It's the brave ones who cheer people up, show them hope, and make their hearts tremble. If I win with my friends, the sub-humans will think 'It's okay for us to win too. If I win with my friends, the sub-humans will think that it's okay for us to win too, and that demons aren't the ones to be beaten, then they are undoubtedly brave.

'....Great. Why don't we take it one step further? Wouldn't you like to overturn the entire perception of demons as evil in this situation?

By turning off the dungeon attack?

Yes,

No.

 Smiling, he answered immediately. 

'Why?'

'Because I love dungeon-catching and defense. Both for work and entertainment. So yes, Mr. Ferro. Why don't you take it a step further, too?

Yes, sir.

'Let's put aside our anger at dungeon conquest and leave this pastime behind to promote new values.'

 His eyebrows twitched.

'Did my daughter say anything to you?'

No. It's just my imagination.

 I just knew that if I were him, I'd be mad at him.
 The strongest demon king who had single-handedly defeated the attack, including multiple parties and Aerial-san when he was young.
 My father, such a proud father, disappeared one day.

 Probably because he got tired of it.
 The reason for this is because of the bad setting that still remains.
 There's nothing wrong with wanting to destroy it.

'Oh, I see. Yes, I hate dungeon attacks. I don't mind power struggles. But we don't need the current setting. But eliminating the setting alone won't change your consciousness. I'd be quick to erase it completely.

 It's early. He realizes that.
 That if you are slow, there is a way to leave.
 After all, it's for the sake of the master to hurry.

'I see.'

That's right. And this time you've saved a dungeon and brought the whole dungeon one step closer to its end.

There's no end in sight.

I don't know.

So I have work to do.

 There is no conclusion to be reached by talking any further here. No, it's already there, so we won't cross paths.

'What did my father say when he said you were going to be a hero?

 You don't have to pretend now.

'Many things. But I didn't just say 'can't'. For me, I was happy about that.

...Oh, I see.

 I bowed with a bow and left.

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 The work that day was something that Thor had forced me to put in.
 I asked him for an appointment and asked him to let me join us for this one last time.

 The deepest level, a village of orcs.
 There are four people left in the destroyed field.

 Me and Thor.
 Nicolas and Philippe.

 Thor and Phillippe are beating each other up.
 Thor-san is usually very reliable, but in the dungeon, he is a martial artist. He is shouting and chipping away at Phillippe's "Kongo". It's a tremendous fist strike.

 Whoever is left, like the floor boss, if the Dungeon Master loses, it's over.

 But he can't afford to go to the rescue. No, he doesn't need that right now.
 I guess I'll just have to focus on fighting.

 --Sorry, Fenix.

 I know we were told to build up our magic reserves, but this is not an easy opponent.
 My companions also left, and it was a one-on-one battle.

 It's hard to just be a [Black Mage] against her white silver opponent.

''Whatever you see in the future, don't be surprised.

 With that, I - release the horns.
 Suppressing and limiting the tremendous energy flowing out.
 Limiting the transformation. Only my right arm turns black.

 As expected, I can't empty my magic power every time.
 It's important to draw out the required amount and accordingly.

 She knows that I'm Leme.
 Such an opponent held out a deformed right arm.
 What would she think when she sees this figure?

''...Haha, haha. What kind of magic is that? It's still going to get even stronger from here.......!

 Nicola seemed happy. I'm impressed that she really wasn't surprised.
 She makes her silvery white fist the largest size she can operate.

 And then we approached each other, and our right fists - collided with each other.
 With a roar, her silvery white shards shatter, and only my body continues to advance, and then - her chest is pierced.

''It's ... frustrating.''

 The new look of the "Silver Prince" was beautiful, noble, muddy and strong, and good looking.

 I wanted to fight with her again.
 So I'm going to say.

"I'll be waiting at the Demon King's Castle.

 She blinked at the words, then nodded with a big smile.

'! Yeah. Yeah...! I'm going to take you down, for sure.

 And her body scratches off.

 We are able to decide [job title (job)] by God, though.
 We live by choosing our own jobs.
 We have our own orientation, but we can't give up, because we have a place to aim for.