As was the case in Falma-san's box store, the theory seemed to be that the transition door was built underground, and they descended a hidden staircase that appeared behind the hanging scroll.

　The transition door had a blue gemstone on it, and when Shiori-san put her hand on it, the number 27 appeared. Looking at it, Shiori-san takes out a fan from the right sleeve of her kimono and unfolds it, hiding her mouth as she looks at me.

''........different from our age?''

'Huh, sorry. I'm actually thinking about doing that all the time. It's important to start everything with a form, don't you think?
'Oh, I think I understand that! After I became a gambler, I thought I'd dress like one for now.

　What is a typical "rear guard" outfit? It's a good thing that you've got a suit that you're accustomed to wearing, and you're wearing protective gear on top, but won't rumors spread that you're a searcher who can't get rid of your businessman's nature? Well, I don't want to spread the word that I'm a 'rear guard', so it's not a problem even so.

　When I opened the door and entered, I found a room on the same scale as the one I had entered before, so high that the ceiling was obscured by it, and it was a very spacious space.

　Shiori spread out a large furoshiki and Takuma arranged boxes on top of it. There were three red boxes and three wooden boxes. Shiori stood behind them and pointed to the boxes with a fan.

'I know you are very busy, but I would like to share a few words with you. How do you all perceive the act of opening the boxes?
''It's not like it's a barrier to getting the treasure... it's not like you have to win and tighten the umbilical cord, but it's a step you have to be careful about.
'Yes, there are dangers involved in opening the "box". Yes, there are risks involved in opening the box, but what happens if you can open it safely? The more difficult the box is, the more treasures it will yield, just like fireworks, don't you think?

　She recalls the scene at the moment she opened the black box - the next thing she knew, the area was filled with magical armor and countless coins.

　The sight of treasure overflowing from the box, she calls it 'fireworks'.

　I could see why she talked about it by looking at how she opened the boxes.

''A 'pawnbroker' differs in quality from other boxmakers in that they have skills such as the ability to use the 'box' to attack their enemies. Even a nondescript box can be used as a medium to explode and so on... There is a family of such skills that allow them to safely extract the treasure.

　Saying that, Shiori-san takes out a fan from the other sleeve as well. Does this fan also have an auxiliary effect of increasing the success rate of the skill?

''Now then, ladies and gentlemen, although it is a shame to show you, please take a look at our eighteenth (OHAKO).

　Current Situation

　Shiori activates "Connoisseur 3".
　Appraise the trap of "Red Box A" → Success Trap: Summoning Demons Trap Level 3
　Appraise the trap of "Red Box B" → Success Trap: Fog of Sleep Trap Level 2
　Appraise the trap of "Red Box C" → Success Trap: Bomb Trap Level 2
　Appraise the trap of "Wooden Box A" → Success Trap: Poisonous arrows, Trap Level 1
　Appraise the trap of "Wooden Box B" → Success Trap: None

　The various traps that appear on the license all at once - all of them would be dangerous, but the 'bomb' in particular seems to be lifeless if eaten properly. Since that's a trap level 2, how dangerous is summoning demons a trap?

　However, Falma-san had talked about how he failed to open the black box and part of the town disappeared, so it could be said that these traps are still cute.

　Looking at how to disarm those traps, Shiori-san spread two fans at the same time and crossed her arms. At that moment, starting with the red box on the far left, they are each enveloped in a different brightly colored light - and.

　◆Current Situation ◆.

　Shiori activates Houzenka.
　Releasing level 3 or lower traps set in boxes within the range.
　Three "red boxes" opened.
　Two "wooden boxes" opened.

　Something like a glowing pattern emerges on the surface of the box, which peels away from the box with Shiori-san's dancing movements and floats in the air.

''........Beautiful.......''

　I can hear Igarashi-san's voice. Like fireworks that decorate the night sky, the patterns emit multicolored lights - red, blue, and yellow - and are sucked into Shiori-san's fan, one by one.

　Then, Shiori-san bows her head in front of the box that has been removed from the trap. It seems that it's safe to open it now.

''In a situation like this, weren't you supposed to throw a twist first?
No, you're not throwing it, you're handing it to her like a normal person, not a geisha.
'I don't care how you give it to me, but if you want to plug it in here, I'll ask for an extra fee.

'Yeah, I'm just saying. It's been a long time since I've seen such happy customers.

　Is everyone so worried about what's in the box that they can't see the dance? If so, I think it was a waste of time.

It was a lovely dance, the kind of dance you would show in a parlor. I wonder if pawnshops have all the skills of a Japanese style.
'Have you ever seen Kyouka?　This is the Japanese geisha...I've only seen pictures and movies, but I never thought I'd get to see the real thing.

　Elitia seems to be thrilled to have been shown a Japanese dance-like gesture in an unexpected place. I'm so impressed that I want to give her a twist, or rather a hearty tip.

Arihito brother, Suzu-chan is also a shrine maiden, so they used to dance at the palace events. Holding bells and shamming them.
Wow, that's great... what's that called Kagura dancing?
'Yes, I had the opportunity to dedicate a dance several times a year. It wasn't as glamorous as Shiori's, but it was slower and slower moving.
'Oh my god I didn't think it was possible, but you're a real miko. I'm interested in Kagura too, so if you ever learn those skills, I'd love to see you show me.
Yes, yes I don't know if I can learn those skills yet. If they come up, I'll let you know.

　Shiori looks interested in Suzuna's miko outfit again, perhaps because she has a preference for Japanese style. It's good to have a friendly relationship, not just as a boxmaker and explorer.

''Then it's time for you to take a look at the contents of the box. If you need an appraisal scroll, please let me know.
Thank you. Well, first of all, this red box it's been a long time since I got it and opened it.
'We'll have to open it often from now on. This first box you got...I think Misaki-chan found it and said it almost got taken away?
'Ha, I don't feel alive even if I remember now................................Huh?　I had a little money scattered near the box after I got caught in the trap and transitioned, so I thought that was what was in it.

　If you ask me, that's what I said. And the bag that Misaki said she put the treasure in should have been retrieved by Elitia - but if that was the case, where did she get this first box?

'One thing Misaki-san is mistaken about........the traps set in the treasure chest may not come off even if they are trapped. But every time it's trapped, some of the contents can come out.
'Oh, so that's what happened. So you're saying that this red box was collected along with that big oak?
'If that's the case, you've done a very disciplined job... Elitia, what's wrong?
'Well if you ask me, yes, I thought I'd missed something. I wasn't really there to find the box at the party I used to be at, but I wasn't really there to open it...

　There's still a lot that Elitia doesn't know about this thing called boxes and traps, either. There's nothing wrong with that, and as long as you've joined my party, I think we can learn together.

''I'd rather feel comfortable with the fact that there are things I don't know. If Elitia knows everything, she's going to be even more dependent on you than she is now.
'I don't want to be dependent... because I have more to teach you than you do...'

　Elitia touched her golden pigtails and looked uncomfortable. Seeing that, Misaki seemed to want to tease her, but she weighed herself as the conversation stopped moving forward.

''Ah.......Brother, I was looking at the records of the courier who carried the demon called 'Juggernaut', and it also mentioned the box. Since the acquirer was Misaki-san, that means it was sent to your brother's party's warehouse.
I see. Then it's the box from 'Akebono's Field'...
'I took down a cottontail and a dokuyari bee together and they came out. It's not every day that a non-named demon drops something that doesn't even have a name, so I was really surprised.

　Once the source was known, it was time to check the contents of the box. First of all, when I opened the box that Misaki obtained--.

　　　Opening the box ◆.

　Red Box A: Acquired from "Dockyard Bee

　What? anklet
　Poison Honey
　Stepping stones
　Elmina Iron
　Cotton lumps x 10

'Ooh ... oh, well, there was a little money in there, but come to think of it, it's still in the bag, yes. I'll return it to you properly, okay?
I see, so the reason there's no money in it is because it leaked when you failed to remove the trap.
It's like the box is alive and that means you gave me money for the disappointment prize.
The transference trap is dangerous, but I'm glad it wasn't another... bomb or poisoned arrow. I can't face your family if anything happens to Misaki-chan.
'I'm sorry Suzu, I'm sorry I made you worry. But it's okay, from now on I'm going to knock down a stone bridge with enough force to break it.

　It's no different from the danger, but I want you to be very careful. I've had the experience of transferring in front of my own eyes, so I don't think the same thing will happen again.

"...Poison honey. A bottle of poison bee honey. Used to apply it to weapons.

　Melissa seems to know a lot about demon ingredients, perhaps because she sees a lot of material in her demolition shop. The purplish honey isn't a very poisonous shade, but apparently it's still poisonous.

''The 'Poison Honey Pancakes' cooked with the poisoner are very popular. I've only had them once when I was in District 8.
It's just a delicacy........Shiori-san has a lot of nerve.
Yeah?　It's said that searchers who challenge places with many poisonous monsters train themselves to become accustomed to the poison by having professionals such as doctors and pharmacists manage them. I've heard that some people just can't stand it.

　Not only the equipment, but also the food will make you resistant to the condition. That was a learning experience, but when it's called 'Poison', I still need to be prepared to say it. If possible, I'd like to prepare my resistance with equipment and other items as before.

　The unappraised items will be appraised together later, and the other item of concern is the 'jumping stone'. It seems to be a magical stone, but what effect does it have on me? I asked Madoka to look it up in the 'catalog' of the license function that only merchants can use.

I've heard that the 'Chohiseki', when attached to a projectile weapon, will allow it to make a bouncing attack when it hits a wall. In the case of armor, for example, if you attach it to a shoe, you can jump higher.
A bouncing attack ... bouncing bullets. That's something I'd like to try. I'm afraid it's going to be limited in its use.
You know, you're so bright-eyed like a little boy, but sometimes you take delight in unexpected things, don't you, Rear-End?
'Innocent........would it be disrespectful to Aricht-san if I said that?
'It's cool to have bullets bouncing around - my dice won't fit the magic stones.

　Misaki was also interested in it, but there was certainly nothing in her weapon that the magic stone could be fitted with. It's not an attacker, though, so it's not essential right now.

''Alright, then, next. This is the box you got from 'Death Coming from the Sky'.

　I put my hand on the box and open it. Then an intense light floods in, although weaker than the "Black Box", and my vision is completely taken away for a moment - and a treasure appears around me.