Dungeons for the Devil, Dungeons for the Core (Book Version Title: A Different World Dungeon Made with the Devil)
Chapter 109: The Rock Cave of Disaster 2. The Royal Castle of Marcus (Part 2)
Theodoram soldiers entering the dungeon. Discussions continued at Marcus Royal Castle on how to respond to the situation.
"To my mind, there are three possible ways to deal with this as it stands. The first is to keep your eyes open."
Given that the size of the dungeon is expected to be at most one kilometer in diameter, and given that the speed of progress in the dungeon is roughly known, it is not a major problem where the dungeon has become a passage for invasion in Marcus territory. Static observation did not seem such a bad measure to the Marcus summit, which was unaware of the presence of dungeon gates and metastatic traps. However, it has the disadvantage of being less responsive in the event of something happening.
"If we think about the immediacy of things, we really need to move our troops in the rear. Then wouldn't it make a big difference to take another step and take action from here?
"Hmm. It's boring to just go around the back."
"So... as a second measure, you have a hand in responding to farce."
"A farce?
One of the Secretary of State's measures was to tailor intruders into the dungeons and send soldiers to hunt them down, even in Marcus.
"... that's a blatant farce..."
"Rather than, I would guess"
"But it's a farce originally set up by Theodoram. Don't complain loudly if they do the same thing."
"But... will you be seen as much as Theodoram to our country?
"... that's... I don't like anything..."
Since the majority of the Secretary of State expressed dissatisfaction with what was seen in the same line as Theodoram, this measure was also to be dropped off.
"I said three measures. Is there another?
"Mm-hmm. The third measure is to request the Adventurer Alliance from the country."
"Adventurer Guild?
The third measure offered by one of the secretaries of state was that the state would request the Marcus Adventurer's Guild to rescue the one remaining missing person.
"Well, the danger of the same adventurer means that if we lift the blockade, the Alliance may voluntarily move to rescue us."
"That's what you're supposed to do on the face of it, actually towing and alerting Theodoram?
"I don't know what's going on in the dungeon, it's the same over there and here. Whether you're an adventurer or an adventurer, if someone from my country enters the dungeon, Theodoram can't move on his own either... you know what?"
"Well, I'm wondering if it's a good idea to come in with not only adventurers, but prostitutes as well."
"Prostitutes...... what?
"Those who have retired from the military and others voluntarily commit humanitarian acts cannot be banned as our country. Isn't it?
Colleagues responding with laughter to proponents seeking consent with an unfamiliar face.
"Whatever. Unlike our neighbors, our country values human life."
"But... if we ask the Alliance now, won't arrangements be made first? If the rest of us are discovered by then, everything will be in vain, okay?
To one of the secretaries of state who has expressed his concern, the proponent confidently returns his answer. Show me the look of a child with a little prank.
"Actually... the adventurer can guess"
"Guess what?
"It's troubling to be received like an earlier action, but it's a real coincidence. We're sending several adventurers with Dungeon Attack experience to the border surveillance unit base."
"What?
"... what do you mean?
"No, I thought I'd ask an adventurer with Dungeon Attack experience to lecture the soldiers in the field. I was wondering if there was a field trip near the entrance to the dungeon if I could get permission."
The secretaries of state are proud of their wicked confessions, but they are certain of their suitability.
"It would be good. This could also be a heavenly dispensation."
"Ask the Adventurer Guild for relief efforts from a humanitarian perspective. Personnel for this purpose will use adventurers who were on the scene 'occasionally'"
"Come on, let's go with that line"