Dungeon Defense (WN)

Ka 'ang!

A pickaxe is inserted into the stone pit. I've been doing this for hours.

Life Unleashed, the color of the construction time...... I swing my pickaxe without a hitch in my gut. Ambassador Dalma trained to go into the cave and stare at the wall to die. There was no reason not to call me a monk who only sells caves like this. Haha.

Forty, fifty, pounding on a stone like that! It reminded me of a hologram.

"An iron ore (2) has been collected.

Ooh.

It was rewarding. Two pieces of ore came out at once. This was quite rare.

I put down the iron ore I got from the item. You swing the pickaxe hard again.

“Mommy, why do I keep wanting to see you? ”

Why did I, the Demon King, become the iron digger in the tent?

You don't even have to ask. It's the money.

200 gold was taken from the initial 1000 gold by an adventurer. I invested 400 gold to buy a golem. All I had left was 400 gold.

If you were a normal human being, you wouldn't have to spend your whole life playing. However, as the Demon King, it was a disgraceful fortune to be shown anywhere.

Where would I rather spend my money?

I used to think so. The Demon King had a little horn on his back (I only recently realized how small it was), but other than that, it looked just like a man. I was originally a Demon King by the looks and sizes of the world. I naturally thought that if I wore a roughly hat, I would be able to live a wealthy life.

But I remembered. Venus Pants, the culprit of all things, clearly said:

─ Venus Pants: If Dungeon Attack was to protect the world from the Demon Kings' dungeons, in this new book it is said to conquer the world. This is very important. You must remember.

I didn't think much of it at the time. I just wanted to let you know something new. Now that I think about it, it was kind of an indication. It was information on how to welcome an end in this godforsaken world.

"Conquest of the World."

If it were a game, it would be considered nothing but trivial. However, I dared to conquer the world with this vile character. A Dantalian. The Demon King of Medicine. If this thing is going to conquer the world, the slime that passes by is going to be all over the place.

Well, there's no need to rush into it.

If there's one thing I've learned in the last few days, it's that no matter how urgent the situation, it's better to be relaxed in every corner of my mind. I don't know what systematic sanctions may come from escaping.

─ Glug, glug.

A Goblin approaches. It was a monster that had been prepared for no living.

The reason I bought Goblins was simple. It says here that you specialize in digging caves in monster windows. The golem was powerful, but not very good at mining. An innocent warrior in one word. Now I needed a worker.

The Goblin was holding an iron ore full of arms, meeting my expectations. It seemed like he came running to boast to me.

“Ouch, my bling! Did you get this many today? ”

I placed the pickaxe and touched both Goblin Balls side by side. The Goblin smiles at Betsy.

How cute. Ever since I became the Demon King, even scary, ugly monsters like Goblins look cute. My aesthetic must be broken. But what does it matter? He's so cute.

─ Kerr.

The Goblin smiles beautifully and extends his arms. I grabbed his waist and lifted it. And then I flipped the bank. The Goblin smiles excitedly.

At first, something happened to the golem. The Goblin's feelings were being conveyed. It was an emotion filled with pure joy indefinitely. It was as if the senses were connected.

Dark dungeons, cool oil fields, and wet soil.

All of this was conveyed deeply and instinctively by the Goblin who loves him. I could tell. This child loved my dungeon so much. It made me a little fond of dungeons. It's amazing how different beings and senses work together.

It was when I was playing with the Goblins.

“Dantalian. ”

“Huff.”

Suddenly, my voice stops.

“I'm here to buy some ore. ”

Turning around, there was a girl with no face.

The girl was dressed in a black suit, like a worker. She bows to me in an angled position. There was still no expression on her face, raised her head again. I didn't greet him because I had some respect, but because I just needed a procedure to greet him.

“Huh? Huh. It's already time. ”

“Yes.”

“Time flies quickly in the cave, haha.... ”

The girl did not react. He only stared at this side with his eyes like a purple stone. I just realized that I was hugging a Goblin earlier.

I put down the slutty Goblin because I was looking good.

“Hahaha.”

“ ……. ”

Glug? The Goblin tilts his head at your side.

Go on, I said to myself.

The Goblin walks to the other side of the cave as if he knew. Monsters and I could communicate in our hearts as well. I sighed. Thank goodness. I didn't show myself to the Goblins.

“Then, Dantalian. Let the deal begin.”

The girl said in her office.

Lapis Lajuli. That's her name.

I met him for the first time before the full moon. I have been studying the game functions of this world ever since I defeated the Zalsen Adventure Force.

There was a lot of success. I found that magic research or technical research is possible - the cheapest magic research is 5000 gold, so I can't even dream of living right now - and found ways to bring luxury goods into the dungeon or set traps.

There were all the necessary functions for running the dungeon.

Meanwhile, I found a trading window. There is nothing written except the ‘Trade’ button. I pressed the button once in curiosity, and suddenly a pink magic circle was drawn on the bottom of the cave in front of me.

You take a step back, surprised, and a girl appears from the sorcery camp. A beautiful girl, with pink hair tied in bundles. The girl dressed neatly in the black suit that she had seen in the world had politely bowed her head as soon as she appeared.

"Nice to meet you, Dantalian. Lapis Lajuli of the Kunkusa Parliament. ’

She described herself as a class 5 employee, with a voice that was never low.

‘The deal between Dantalian and Kunkusa is my sole responsibility. Thank you very much. "

I was as skillful as a skilled butler. I couldn't resist the curiosity and asked her who she was. She answered the question in detail, but with a expressionless face and a quiet voice.

The Kunkuska Chamber of Commerce was a company that was responsible for various duties of the Demon King and the higher horsemen. Get them anything they want. The whole office was made up of horses and the headquarters was located in the horse system.

"You can even provide dragon horns!

It was the motto of the Kunkusa Council. But only if you give me the right money.

Laffith explained: The Demon Monarchs were VIP customers together, and the Council of Kunkuska was providing customer emotional services that specifically summoned clerks such as themselves. I was a little excited and asked.

Am I a preferred customer? ’

‘Nominally, yes. ’

Laffith said without a single eyebrow.

I'm a fifth grader. Fifth is the lowest. ’

There was no need for further explanation.

Fucking Class D.

The list of purchases Laffith showed was literally full of items. From advanced grimoires to swords close to Phenomena. I was just a customer level F. Customer Level F could only buy such fine Longsword or Goblin armor.

‘The more you buy, the higher your rank. If you become a rank A, you can also buy the Dragon itself, not the Dragon Horn. ’

A dragon! In the dungeon's Arch, the dragon was the next monster to the Demon King. With only one dragon, I was not afraid of any adventurers, or the legion of kingdoms.

‘B-but... I don't have any money. ’

"Yes. Excuse me, but how much is Dantalian's total wealth?" ’

"406 Gold."

I answered with a crawling voice.

Laffith's eyes narrowed slightly.

‘Dantalian, may I ask how many monsters are in the dungeon? ’

‘… one. ’

Lapis' strength has changed. I added urgently.

‘No. I even have a Goblin. ’

There was no change in the opponent's face. He looked unchanged.

However, the calm and serene aura that was wrapped around Lapis suddenly became sticky. Oh, is she treated like a monster because she's a Mage, too? Feelings were conveyed to some extent, not as much as golems or Goblins.

"Excuse me, I heard it's not a unit, it's a unit. Am I hearing this correctly? ’

‘No, that's right. ’

Suddenly, my tone changed to respectful.

‘What kind of monster is that one? ’

‘This is a lowly golem. ’

Shoot him.

A chilly breeze passed by.

"I'm sorry, Dantalian. Excuse me, I have to tell you, ’

‘Tell me……. ’

‘This is the first dungeon I've seen in my short magic. ’

I truly believe so.

I found a service that looked useful, but I didn't have the money to buy anything. Fortunately, I also bought goods at the Kunkusa Parliament. It was used by the Demon King to deal with equipment taken from adventurers and so forth. I didn't know it would make money if I did well.

The problem is, I don't even have anything to sell.

As Laffith listens to my situation, he hesitates.

‘I guess I'll have to collect some ore. ’

and advised me.

The dungeon the Demon King was originally a great place in the world. I heard that Mana is rich and sometimes the Ore is magical. The ore containing Mana was sold at a fairly expensive price.

The Demon King wielding a pickaxe was literally a dead end.

What to do. There's no way to make money right now. I took Laffith's advice and hired a Goblin to dig a basement tunnel for the entire summer.

“How many ore are you selling today? ”

“Fifty-six Iron Ore. ”

The Goblins combined with the ore they dug up, I said. Laffith lets out a small breath. It was like breathing lightly. I had only noticed it a few days ago, but it was always the sigh of a expressionless Lapis.

“Dantalian, as you know, Iron Ore is the lowest level of ore. As long as I've been in Mana, I can't give you a higher price. ”

The iron ore was as worthless as a bean. I had one excuse. The mining level is so low that only Iron Ore will come out! In the beginning, it was difficult for the Demon King to have mining skills.

“I just want to let you know that I have the lowest sales performance at my company recently. ”

“Hehe.”

I laughed low. Laffith tilts his head.

Girl, if you ever thought I'd be the only one left to stir up trouble for you, that would be a mistake!

“I knew it. Today I prepared an item of the spleen. ”

Voilà, and I took a ore out of my arms. Light, golden ore.

“Look! It's gold! How's that? Is that good enough? ”

“…… hmm. ”

I wonder if this surprised even a girl with no face for 10,000 years. Hmmm, I was impressed. It's like, hmm. She takes the gold ore from me and looks around.

It was an accident to dig up the gold. I'm digging a tunnel with an unconscious mind, and suddenly I see something yellow. Excellent! I dug up the gold right away with a shout of joy.

I thought spring day was finally coming for my magic. If I had sold the iron all night, I could not earn 10 gold. Gold Ore carrying Mana will cost at least 100 Gold.

“Lapis, you don't have to thank me too much. You wouldn't have found the gold if you hadn't advised me. It's all because of you. ”

“ ……. ”

“To be honest, I'm only grateful to you. It's nothing to brag about, but I really don't have anything. I didn't want to be the Demon King. ”

While I was talking endlessly, Lapis was quietly scratching gold against the cave wall.

“Our dungeon is crawling with golems and goblins. You have no one to talk to. Oh, of course golems and Goblins are good kids. You listen to me, you live in a humble house and you don't complain. Really……. ”

“Dantalian, this isn't gold. ”

“So kind…… Yes? ”

Laffith looks at me quietly, holding an ore in one hand.

I blinked.

“Huh?"

“Yellow Iron Stone." It's similar in appearance, so it's often confused with gold. Nicknamed "Fool's Gold." I don't know if you know this, but if you want to distinguish between minerals with similar color on them, you just scratch the surface. ”

She showed me the stone dust from scratch on the cave wall. It was black rock powder.

“We call the crude color of the powder that comes off the surface like this. Natural gold, brass and brass are all of the same color, but the crust marks are yellow, black and green. This is Huang Cheol-suk.”

“ ……. ”

I am splashed with an unknown shame.

“Well, how much does it cost? ”

“I have no choice but to tell you that Dantalian is not as crazy as he expected. ”

I was frustrated on my knees on the ground.

“I thought things were about to get better.... ”

“Fifty-six Iron Ore. One Yellow Iron Stone. ”

You roll the slab calmly as if nothing had happened to Laffith by your side.

“I will make it all 2 gold. ”

“Ugh... ”

“Thank you for using our Kunkusa Conference again today. ”

“Khhhhhhh…. ”

I'm the Demon King and I work all day for two gold pieces. Tears covered my eyes.

Laffith's voice echoes overhead.

“I understand the enthusiasm of His Holiness Dantalian for me, but I would be more pleased if you could also benefit from his operation. ”

Rrrrgh!

I've been rolling around in shame.

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The Kunkuska Chamber is a parody of the Gwangyushka Chamber that appears on the Dragon Building Nest. This novel was inspired by the nesting dragon.