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'Oh!　Oh!

　The voice of a zombie echoes through the dungeon.
　It's a zombie with a backpack in front of him.
　It must have gotten separated from the knights and was killed by the undead.

''Luno Kesta Agata!　Like a cone through and through, O Periolis, you shall be a cone through my enemies!　Reveal the magic bullet (Brit)!

　Yuka fires a magic bullet.
　The aim is the leg.
　The magic bullets hit, and the knees were abducted with a raw sound.
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Ignition!

　Jet-black flames erupt from his right arm in response to the cry.
　But it keeps turning on and off, and it's unsteady.
　If you strike the zombie without a care in the world, the jet-black flames will ignite the zombie's face.
　Despite this, the zombie does not stop walking.

'Luno Kesta Agata!　O Periolis the Imperishable, pierce me like a gravelly stone.

　Yuka's voice rang out from behind her, and Mako fell to the ground.

'Be a conglomerate through my enemies!　Reveal!　Magic bullet (Brit)!

　The magic bullet struck the zombie's head and shattered it.
　But even though it lost its head, it was still slowly approaching us.

''Enough death!''

　The zombie finally collapsed as Makoto delivered a yakuza kick.

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　The voice of an errand boy echoes in my head.

'Alright, let's collect the loot.
It was all a robbery.

　Ignoring Yuka's sarcasm, I fish through my backpack and retrieve the food. I wish I had something else useful - a weapon, but this zombie seemed to specialize in food.

'Tch, you're a bastard.'
That's a real robbery.

　Yuka's shoulders slumped disappointedly.

'Let's take the day off.'
Let's go back to the open area we just left.
Oh.

　Mako carried the backpack she had hidden behind a rock and headed back the way she had come.
　A narrow passage led to an open space.

'Let out the wards.'
Okay.

　After taking out the Naruko - ward from the backpack and handing it to her, Yuka stuck a metal fitting with a rounded tip into the ground and formed a square.
　This ward is said to block any sign of the living and make them invisible to the undead.

''Ha~ It was tough.''

　Mako entered the ward and sat down.

'Get the blanket out for a minute,'
All right.

　Taking a blanket out of his backpack and laying it on the ground, Yuka sat on it.

'I'm starting to feel like we're not going to get out of here forever.
I don't think so.

　Makoto speaks comfortingly.
　Three days have passed since he met Yuka, but he hasn't even found a passage to get up to the ninth level.

'If only I had a piece of paper and a pencil, at least~'
I wouldn't be surprised if someone else had a map.
Yeah...

　Makoto nodded and puffed on his water bottle.
　It wasn't Yuka's water bottle, but the one she took from the zombies.
　This water bottle is a magic item that allows water to gush out endlessly.
　It's not a very rare item in this world, although it's an item that could be sold for a high price if we brought it back to the original world.

''........I need to take a bath.''
'Why don't you just wipe yourself with water from your water bottle?'
In front of you?
Why can't you just hide behind a rock?
I don't want anyone to see me, so I won't.
No peeking.
I don't know.

　Yuka doesn't even try to hide her disbelief.
　Even though they are living and dying together, it's no wonder they've only known each other for three days.
　Moreover, they are a man and a woman.
　That's probably the reason why she doesn't talk about her status and skills.

''Just in case you're wondering, I have someone I like.
What's up with the bushes and sticks?
His name is Kouki. He's rich, good-looking, good at school and sports, and has a great personality. I'm a far cry from you.
'Rich from the description of the man I love.'

　It's a statement that lets you know what's important.

Money is not important!
Yeah.

　In my former world, I struggled for money.
　That's not to say that money wasn't important.
　Perhaps Yuka also struggled for money?
　I wish she had a more mild personality, but if she had become twisted as a result of struggling for money, I would feel closer to her.
　Hardship can refine a person, but it can also ruin them.

'You're an amazing person who brought everyone together after transitioning to another world.
That's great.

　Makoto was honest in his praise.
　I've heard that there are brains everywhere.

That's why you can't!
I don't know what the context of the back and forth is, but you want me to keep my hands off you, don't you?
Yes.

　Yuka said, sounding miffed.

'I won't let you out,'
You sure?
What are you doing here, making enemies in a place like this?

　Makoto let out a deep sigh.
　I'm a little nervous about being able to defeat a zombie on my own.
　That would be the same for Yuka.
　You have to cooperate with them in order to survive, but how are you going to break the preconditions by yourself?
　If I were to betray you, it would be when I no longer needed Yuka.

''Well.....
No, not the face.

　He looked as if he was trying to find out what we were really thinking.

"Well, eat up for now. Eat and sleep.
Don't throw me!

　Yuka shouted out as she threw the bread and dried meat.
　She picked up the bread that had fallen on the blanket and brought it, which was completely hard, to her mouth.
　Apparently, she's quite stressed out.
　Although I have secured food and a place to sleep, life in the dungeon is a constant source of inconvenience.
　Huh~, Yuka let out a deep sigh.
　I've heard that feeding a soldier hot food will boost his morale.
　On the contrary, eating cold food all the time will lower morale.

''I should have brought a knife.
Yeah.

　Yuka blurted out as she chewed on the ticking dried meat.
　The dried meat is divided into small blocks, like very chewy jerky.
　Mako breaks the bread and eats it, scraping it with her teeth.
　It's like eating breadcrumbs, but it's better than nothing.

'By the way, what was that ignition you were talking about?
Key words to get you going.

　Makoto rolled up his sleeve and reminded him to turn it on.
　Then a jet black flame erupted.

'What if the zombies find out!
Sorry, sorry.

　Put out the jet-black flames, reminding myself to put them out.
It doesn't look like it's going to catch on fire. Is this what it's like to be a necromancer?
I'm not sure.

　Yuka tilted her head.

'What. 'You don't know?'
At least one sorcerer I know did some spellcasting.
What kind of spell is that?
How was I supposed to know about this?
I thought I could cast a spell and I'd be good at it.

　Mako raised her arm and stared at the tattoo.

'I think you've used it pretty well, don't you?'
It's not working very well. The momentum of the fire is inconsistent, and you can't attack from a distance.
You're a fighter. Why don't you guys just punch each other in the face?
I don't want to.
Why?
Of course I'm scared.

　I think I'm getting stronger in my own way, but I'm afraid of what I'm afraid of.

You're a man and you're pathetic.
I just want to make sure we have a good safety margin.

　No matter how game-like the world is, there won't be any quicksilver saves and continuity.
　Even if there were, I don't want to be in pain.

''And you guys are okay with that?''
What do you mean it's okay?
'They say it's a dungeon conquest, but this is a serious killing spree.　You might be better off dead, and that usually freaks you out.

　Zombies are scary and I don't want them to hurt.
　I think I'm being pathetic myself, but I also think this is a normal reaction.

'I'd rather be dead?'
Have you ever heard of seppuku?
I know that much.
It's like, you know, they stab a dagger in the belly and then slash it in the crosshairs, but you can't die that far, so I've got an interventionist who's going to cut off your head.

　'Ah,' said Yuka in a small voice.

''You guys can fight through that kind of thing?''
I don't think I can do it.

　Yuka's complexion is becoming increasingly pale.
　The only people who don't lose their will to fight even if they are subjected to such an event are the thoroughly trained special forces personnel.

That's why I want to take the safest possible measures. Do you understand?
Okay, okay.

　Mako laid a blanket on the ground and laid down on it.
　You think the king can't be trusted, why can't you understand the fear of killing each other?
　If a man named Kouki was able to blur the area and bring his classmates together, I have to say, it was a big deal.
　I don't want to get acquainted with him, though, because I'm afraid he'll betray me or use me up.

''Don't worry about it too much,''
'You didn't make me anxious!
'I wasn't trying to make you anxious, I was sharing information, information sharing. It's easier to do when you know what I'm thinking.
Yeah, that's true.

　Yuka pouted her lips in frustration.

'Our goal is to get out of the dungeon in one piece.
I know.
Life is precious. Life is precious. Come on, let's go for it.
I know!

　Yuka shouted out in anger.

'Don't yell at me. The zombies will find you.
If you don't piss me off, I'll be quiet.

　Yuka said in a stifled sounding voice.

'I'll just go to bed quickly before I piss you off any more.

　Mako put her hoodie on and closed her eyes.