The request was two things.
　The first was for me and Kena.
It's a good thing that I'm not the only one who can do this. It's a good idea to have a party of people working together to get this done," he said, "but it's a request that must be completed by one person.
　I couldn't even ask why I had to be alone.


　I was told to prepare for the deepest part of the mountain. However, I can stay for a year in a bare minimum condition, so there's no problem. As long as I'm done bathing, I don't care about cleanliness and hygiene.


　The other one is Sheila's. The same request is for a battle, but it's different in nature, and it seems to be the bodyguard of the newly appointed prime minister of the kingdom.
　It's a good idea to summon three people together in spite of the fact that it's a separate request, but I felt something was wrong.


　Well, it's not that I wouldn't accept the request even if I felt uncomfortable.
　I arrived at the forest where the underground dungeon was located three days after I heard the request was going to be executed.


　There were already dozens of people and strong-looking men and women mixed in the forest.
　They're said to be talented adventurers gathered from all over the place. Me and Quena are from the royal capital. The others are from the empire and the republic. Some of them are of a different race.

　I'm sure you've heard the story from Riff.
　I've heard from Riff. I've heard from Riff that there's a "client" guy. I'm sure he's the one.


The time has come. Now let me explain my request.


　Everyone listened in unison to the man's words.


　The request had been heard beforehand by Riff. It was even more detailed?
　The underground dungeon we're going to proceed to now is a cave so long and deep that the total length of the dungeon has not been fully grasped. It is said that there is even an ecosystem of its own, and a new type of muddy dragon has been discovered in some very deep places.


　What is in such a deepest part of the cave?
　According to legend, there is a "Book of Magic", which is the relic of the Demon King, who was the most excellent magician of all time, who wrote down everything about himself before his death.
　The authenticity of the book seems to be quite high, and the appearance and colors of the book were explained verbally.


　And above all, they said that the 'minimum amount' will be paid when the request is accomplished. Of course, those who achieve their requests will be given more than twice as much money.
　I'm sure this will make some people lazy, but for some reason, everyone around me is full of motivation.
　I've been listening to my client's explanations as well as Kuna next to me, devouring them.


　When he finished explaining, the man said, "Well then, that's nice to meet you.
　I guess that means the request has begun.


　Well, this request with some backstory. Just as I was about to ask the mysterious-looking Kåñëa about the situation, ......


Hey!　You!
Hmm?


　A stinging voice came over me.
　I turned around to check on the owner of the voice and saw a legitimately handsome man with blonde hair and blue eyes. He was looking at me with a hostile look in his eyes.


''I've heard the rumors!　You're the guy who got an S-rank in a skipping class called Zid.
Yeah. That would be me. What's up?
'You know who I am. I've called you out because you'll probably be my rival in this commission. You'll never lose to me!


　You know me: ......?
　Hmmm: ......
　I've never seen it at all. I haven't heard any outward appearances or even rumors about it.


　I must have had a pompous look on my face.
　The young man pulled a tug on his cheek.


"Well, don't tell me you don't know me!
Sorry.
'Huh, huh, huh ...... don't be silly!　I'm Weeg Steelebeats!　You've at least heard the name!
...... Hmm?
'Don't give me that 'I've never heard of this at all' look!　Isn't the world too small for you, indeed!


　The energetic young man continued.


''I'm the first prince of the Stealbeats Kingdom, and I'm Weeg from 'Senzan' who became an A-ranked adventurer even though I'm only eighteen years old!　Remember that!
Yeah, nice to meet you. I'm Jade.


　I see.
　I don't know too much about the situation, but he must be a great guy anyway.
　I'm sorry that I'm still learning about the continent.


''No, you're too light on the groove!　Oh, enough!　I'll go to the deep end first!　You're higher in the ranks, but I'll tell you which one is better, your true strength or the Goddess' love!


　As he said this, Weeg ran to the deepest part of the underground dungeon.
　Well. Finally, I can ask Kåñëa the main question.
　And when I turned around to look at Kåñëa, she had turned on her heel and was heading home.


"Oh. Hey, Kåñëa, what's the real purpose of this request? You do know what the real purpose of this request is, don't you?　Tell me about it.
'It's a long story to explain. Besides, I don't think it's something Zied would be interested in.


　This is a very meaningful thing to say.
　He looks like he's thinking about something.
　And before I can say anything else, he's already leaving.


Are you leaving?
Yeah. You can't beat Jide on this request anyway. ...... Then I'd have to go through with another request.


　The latter part of the conversation was a blur, he seemed to be talking to himself.
　I didn't say anything else to him.


　Can't win, huh?
　Well, that's a sober analysis.
　My detection magic already knows the deepest part of the dungeon.


　This underground dungeon is quite deep. The intricacies and the demons that exist alone would take more than three days.
　I've grasped the terrain, but even if I were to break various things and make a passage, it might take half a day.


　But.


''Transition.''


　It was only a matter of moments if you use this magic, which few people use.
　I can go anywhere because I can check the status and condition using detection magic.


　And then we arrived - a dimly lit room.