Jujutsushi Wa Yuusha Ni Narenai

Episode 271 To the Bottom (3)

Finally, the day has come for us to decide to move to the bottom.

In addition to what is necessary for the transfer of the core, we have also secured enough for Kotoyu-san to use for smelting. You have all the weapons and protective equipment you need to survive, as well as water and food.

As Momokawa said, the plan of the current two years and seven groups is to organize rescue teams by the three people who escaped, and the rest to escape on foot.

For him, it was just the most plausible lie to alarm us, but it's also true that the most likely way to save the entire class is now. Of course, the formation of the previously elected rescue team members was forced to undergo significant changes.

So even if we could activate the lowest heavenly gate, it would not be the end of everything, but rather the beginning of a long escape line. Preparations for this were made well within the school tower.

I'm sorry that the burden was placed on Mr. Birdyu alone. But instead of crying, she worked hard.

I managed to master the "Simple Smelting Team", but I still don't think I can do a more advanced technique. All I could do was give Himeno-san and Nakajima the plain treatment of the materials they needed.

Himeno-san seemed delighted. I'm sure you like this kind of work.

Regarding the smelting work, I felt the impact of Momokawa and even Rando's passing... but with the hard work of Kotoyu-san and everyone's cooperation, I was able to prepare safely.

There will be nothing more we can do with this school tower.

Now, it's a bit unfortunate... we left the school tower, swearing we'd never come back here again.

"--Okay, everybody, let's go!

The big boss named Yamatanoorochi disappeared, and that huge amount of gargoyle scattered into the wilderness, and there's nothing here to hold us back.

Everyone in the class rides a large Transformation Magic Team, and Birdie Yu spends Core to activate the Maneuver.

I can't analyze the magic team like Little Bird Yu... but I still feel that this transition is working with more magic than ever before.

So, wrapped in dazzling light, we make a metastasis--

"--This is..."

When the sight came back, a large open view came into my eyes.

A deep forest covered in jungle-like greenery. Inside, stone ruins peer into his face.

I've been through an area very similar to this before. I don't suppose you're back...?

"Little bird, is this really the lowest level?

……

"Little Bird Yu."

"Ah, sorry, Aoi Makoto! Unlike I thought, I was surprised. But, you know, the metastasis is working! This is definitely the lowest level!

And even though Mr. Birdyu was a little dazed, he immediately affirmed that. In the meantime, I'm glad we're not in the worst situation of being returned to the previous area.

The gloomy and lush greenery first enters your eyes, but if you observe carefully... you will notice that the sky here is covered in huge rock skin.

It is an enormous and vast underground space with little idea of how high it is.

Perhaps the blue sky was originally reflected on the rock skin by ancient technology. Because many of the areas that I've been visiting have shown empty patterns.

But I've never seen a rock skin peeling out there over my head. Not only the function of showing the sky, but the structure of the ceiling itself may have peeled off.

Perhaps the lowest layer is the most damaged and degraded of the dungeons. I wonder if the temple gate is okay....

"But this is the first time I've been thrown out of a fairy square."

"Niisan, take a look. Looks like this was Fairy Square."

In the direction pointed by the cherry blossoms, it looked like a big rock covered in a green jade... but when I carefully observed it, I found that it was a fountain, which is also a symbol of fairy square.

The fountain is in a semi-destructed state and barely holds the prototype of a circle. The fairy statue sitting near the temple had only a short pair of legs left, and the bark that was entangled therein was blooming like a rose.

"Looks like we've managed to make the transition... but this place doesn't seem to function as a fairy square anymore."

Well, I guess so.

Little Bird Yu said anxiously.

Fairy Square was always the first safe haven when it moved to the next area.

But this place has completely collapsed and will no longer function as a monster shelter. Fairy walnut trees, which provide minimal food security, also lost to jungle vegetation and did not grow another tree.

"For now, let's move on. The compass shows us where we're going."

The chairman had first opened the Magic Team Note, which was a sign, and checked the direction. If the compass is functioning correctly, it will be fine.

"All right, everybody, we can't help it here. Let's move on."

The classmates were also worried about the desolate Fairy Square, but it seemed like there was nothing they could do about it. There is no objection in particular, and it moves.

It hurts not to be able to secure a safe area called Fairy Square, but I have prepared enough survivors. Even if we don't find the next Fairy Square, camping is possible. It was an early contingency after the transfer, but it's okay, we can handle it.

That's how we started walking along with the compass.

Deep dense forests hinder progress, but this is not just a barren land with no flora and fauna, such as hot deserts or colder lands.

No matter how much you prepare, food is limited. Only water can be secured because there is a downstream river.

I walked around and observed that the jungle had vegetation very similar to that uninhabited island area that was treasured for food procurement.

Knowledge of edible plants and fruits cultivated there is still available here. Many animals seem to eat meat. Of course, there will be so many monsters, and it is likely that there are powerful monsters like that dragon.

Still, even if this is a vast area that takes days to reach its destination, it will not be enough to eat.

So, after a while,

"Ah, look! I think that tower is a bit likely!

Natsukawa-san, who was leading the way, discovered a tower that was about to collapse beyond the greenery, but clearly larger than other ruins.

"Let's explore the Tower. There may be a fairy square, and we may find something else."

"But I don't think that's the destination."

"Oh, but it's not like I'm out of line. Even without Fairy Square, if it seems safe, we can make it a campsite today."

"Well, it's been quite a while. The camp needs to be repaired early."

After consulting with the chairman, we came to the tower after Natsukawa-san.

"Something here reminds me of the dense forest tower."

That's right.

"It was just like this."

"I kind of miss you so much. It's not supposed to be three months."

Previously, Trio and Yamada looked up at the tower and said that they had trampled a jungle very similar to this one.

By the time I spent time in that dense forest tower, the Peach River should have been with Reina.

Every time I remember it, anger and regret arose. However, I was told that Yamajun was also dead because of Reina, and the complex emotions that I could not simply hate swirled.

However, I feel that the feeling of hatred is stronger now because of the Peach River who worked for betrayal.

"... it seems there are no monsters inside."

But there wasn't a fairy square either.

And there was no treasure chest. We have secured the interior for the time being, but there is no absolute guarantee because there is no fairy square.

Perfect for camping tonight, though. In some cases, it may be a good idea to use this as a base for exploration.

"Aoi Makocchan, come up here! Kotoyu-san told me that the tablet gave us information about the ruins!

"Speaking of which, the birds used to move tablets to get map information."

"If it's the same as then, don't help me."

We immediately went up to the top floor in response to Natsukawa's voice.

There, the chairman and Tomorrow were already there, and Mr. Birdie Yu was, yeah, roaring, with his hands on the wall.

It used to be like an altar, but this time it is a screen type installed on the wall.

I only look like a stone wall, but I'm sure you can tell the difference.

Without so much, she exhaled and took her hand off the wall.

"Little bird, what do you got?

"Yeah, you know, Aoi Makoto--"

"--Damn, what is this place!?

And the little bird that had shifted to the collapsed fairy square screamed inside.

Originally, I was supposed to go out to the "Central Tower", the lowest central area that leads to the Tianjin Gate, immediately.

But why did it fly to the outer edge of the bottom layer? I don't think I made a mistake setting up the metastasis.

"Is there something wrong with the transfer of the tower? But if that's the case, it's not strange to reset it even closer... oh, why all this trouble already?"

Looking at the collapsed fairy square and the jungle on one side, the little bird recruits irritation from Russia for an unforeseen development.

"Little bird, is this really the lowest level?

Because of this, I was delayed in responding to the voice called by Yudo.

"Little Bird Yu."

"Ah, sorry, Aoi Makoto! Unlike I thought, I was surprised. But, you know, the metastasis is working! This is definitely the lowest level!

I said in a hurry to fix it.

Yes, it is true that even if they were to fly far from their destination to the outer edge, they were safely at the bottom.

Then it will be a hassle, but you should proceed with the jungle with caution. Fortunately, survival is well prepared.

However, for acting purposes, the task of preparing equipment for the entire class was accomplished with the feeling that the intestines would boil back. If poisoning had been successful, we would not have done such a troublesome thing. Once again, anger is pouring into the face of that cheeky sorcerer.

"Ah, look! I think that tower is a bit likely!

After a while, Minami discovered the tower from the broken Fairy Square.

According to the bird's senses, the tower is still alive with little function. I already know the structure at the bottom, but... by visiting here, you'll be able to explain to me how you first learned about Sole.

Whatever the way, there are still a lot of classmates left.

Before escaping, the Goddess Elsion must awaken the hero as much as she wishes. At least one more time, you must awaken and never develop a third innate skill.

In order to do this, we must have the boss at the bottom of the list challenge us.

"Little bird, what do you got?

"Yeah, you know, Aoi Makoto--"

The Heavenly Gate is located in the center of this lowest level area, in a space that descends from a giant tower.

The tower, called the "Central Tower", is located at the deepest point of the huge facility called the Dungeon and is the central part of its management.

However, this central tower now stands in front of the Heavenly Gate, leaving only its function as the last boss room.

"--It's okay, there's still a little more distance, but the Heavenly Gate Tower is definitely up ahead!

"Oh, good."

Las Boss, I do not tell Yudo that there is a powerful boss who stands at the end that should be called.

Though not as powerful as Yamatanoorochi, Las Boss has enough strength to ensure casualties.

But it's bad luck to tell it now. Worst of all, Yudo may give up using the Heavenly Delivery Gate and suggest a walking escape for all.

There is no reason enough to prepare for sacrifice until we see that it is unlikely that everyone can be sent at the Heavenly Gate. If you give up before entering the Tower, you will lose your chance to fulfill your mission.

Of course, we could seal off all transfers from this bottom layer and completely cut off the exit path... but now we'd better not turn our hands or give them any information.

This is our last chance to accomplish our mission. You can never fail.

"For now, let's rest here today. It turns out that we have a goal, so let's not rush."

"Yeah, I'll get everybody together and tell them about it."

So it was decided to camp in the tower that day.

When I went out to the jungle, my classmates remembered that I was somewhat anxious, but I was told that the temple gate was definitely ahead, and it made me feel reassured.

All you have to do for today is sleep breathlessly. The day of sacrifice for the brave is near.

The next day, I left the tower.

The bird sees that just a full day's walk is enough to get to the tower. No particularly powerful monsters were attacked, and only natural monsters adapted to the jungle appeared, including yesterday.

Of course. Unlike other areas, this bottom layer does not adjust the difficulty of creating monsters.

This place has been left to nature since it was abandoned. The jungle is just a space where new ecosystems have been created.

The only thing that matters is the Central Tower with the Heavenly Gate. If only this internal function were alive, there would be no problem.

And when the jungle went smoothly and half a day passed, it appeared.

"Nah, what is it..."

Suddenly, the jungle opened. That in itself is not so strange. Structurally, just around here is the jurisdiction area of the tower. It is not strange that it has the effect of preventing erosion of the jungle.

So, if there's nothing left.

The problem is that there's something there that shouldn't be.

"What a huge wall..."

The cherry blossoms breathe and murmur.

Yes, what was there was a wall. It is a stone wall like a Japanese castle made of stone.

In the eyes of the bird, it's not a magical wall. Numerical information comparable to Osaka Castle, Japan's tallest castle, was displayed when it was made from natural stone, not a dungeon structure, and the stone wall was 30 meters tall.

The bird didn't know there was a big stone wall here.

Yesterday, I checked the information in the tower and found no data on such terrain and structures. There is nothing around this tower but plains from the beginning. If it is now, it should be just the jungle trees that surround this lowest level.

But apparently man-made stone walls and open spaces around the jungle.

If you look at this situation, you can easily guess that you are not a 'wise man'.

Someone here, a lot of them, built this wall.

So who was it -- the answer appeared right in front of me.

"Is that a goma?"

Above the stone wall, I saw a group of armed Goma walking.

The warrior-class gove takes the lead, followed by a normal goma. Although not uncommon, Gove wore a steel spear and armor helmet, and even a goma had leather light armor and a beautiful iron weapon.

"It's not just a hunting unit, it's obviously a soldier guarding the walls, you know."

"The central tower that the bird was talking about is the tall tower that looks beyond that wall, right?

This is a castle city centered on a tower, or something.

Goma is a wild monster. Because they are not monsters under the control of the dungeon, their actions cannot be captured by the functionality of the ruins.

Yes, even if a huge settlement is formed around the tower, we will never be able to find information on the ruins.

"Speaking of which, the Goma settlement we attacked in the deserted island area. Momokawa-kun said he was making a contribution to people like the king of Goma, called Oma."

"Well, here's the Omar."

Yes, perhaps the kingdom of Goma.

Bullshit, you motherfuckers. The little bird poisoned herself.

The new irregular that stood in front of the "wise man" with God's mission was just a monster living in the wild and a goma that kept fighting from beginning to end.