Lazy Dungeon Master

How long has it been gone? Morning, or last night?

If you just followed me, you might be able to outrun the adventurer if you get out now, though you might encounter it along the way and become a battle.... When that happens, can you win?

"... Your husband?

I look at Nik a little. Speaking of which, does Nik really know I'm a dungeon master? I don't think I ever talked about it firmly.

... Okay, here, let's calm down.

Rokuko will be fine. You should do exactly as I say.

If the information is as expected, that's fine.... The problem is when my predictions and Adventurer Alliance information are different. If so, we need to confirm the information as soon as possible.

... Not if you're asleep. Ha...

I'm heading to the counter. It was the usual receptionist thing there, Mr. Syria. I'm sorry I just got back.

"I want to ask you about the dungeon, okay?

"It's time for a lot of adventurers to come back, so if until then...... So, what's wrong with the dungeon? If it's a normal dungeon, it doesn't matter if it's not above Rank D, does it?

I see, I mean, isn't 'just a cave' a normal dungeon?

"Oh, that's it, but I thought there was a request for a dungeon," It's Just a Cave "investigation. I didn't see it now, but it said I could order it from Rank F."

"Yeah...... well, that's basically a request for a rookie. This is a survey of the world's rare, newborn dungeons. We put it out at a pace of about once every six months."

I was born...... would you ask Locco if that's the perception, or if it actually is?

"By the way, what kind of guy ordered this one?

"We can't answer that because we have rules of business."

That's right.

"Than that, two requests for nominations have been made to the slave lady... toilet cleaning, but she's here. What do you want to do? G-rank request, do you want to order?

"... let me think for a second"

Toilet cleaning...... I wonder how much they liked it and even advertised it. Most of all, not now.

"It's a corner, so I want to ask you, what is it about a dungeon?

"... Dungeons are places with monsters, traps, and treasures. It's often said that if you're after a thousand bucks, dive into a dungeon. Well, people like you with no common sense wouldn't even know that, would they?

"Well, you know exactly that, don't you?

I didn't know. I know you're a jerk, but I'd appreciate it if you could tell me from common sense.

"So what about dungeon bosses and dungeon cores?

"... uh, core, is the heart of the dungeon, right"

"Yeah, that's right. Destroying the core begins the collapse of the dungeon. Dungeon bosses are the lowest tier of the dungeon and are the ones who protect the core. Some theories are that dungeon bosses and dungeon cores are identical.... In the past, there have been stories of the collapse of the Demon King's Castle when he defeated the Demon King, famous for his theory that the Demon King's Castle was a dungeon and the Demon King was a dungeon boss with a dungeon core. Well, I simply see the Demon King as aiming for the road with evil mercy."

The Demon King is the Dungeon Core...... Was it like Rokuko was doing the Demon King?

Imagine a little bit, and in my imagination, Rokuko, the Demon King, was treading on his cape and stumbling.

Yeah, it's not tight, Rokuko won't fit the Demon King.

Will the dungeon core collapse when the dungeon core is gone because the dungeon core maintains a wall or something? But don't get me confused about what is common sense with all kinds of dungeon bosses and dungeon masters...

"By the way, if you want to know about dungeons, I have a department called Dungeonology, so I was wondering if I should buy a book..., the book is expensive, but I think it would be enough to think of it as an informational fee"

That was exactly what I was looking for. Dungeonology, is there such a thing?

It's valuable information. I would love to.

"Well, I'll even give you one gold coin in" Introduction to Dungeon Studies ""

... You don't have enough hands. One piece of copper coin is worth a million yen.

I'll go back to the dungeon once and bring the golden-eyed stuff, some hands say.

Yeah, there's one more reason why you should go back to the dungeon.

"Is it time? More people are coming."

"Oh, excuse me. Sorry for the inconvenience."

"No. Advice for adventurers is on the job too...... would you step aside because it's out of the way?

You can trust the receptionist's thorough attitude toward her work. I don't hate it, that kind of thing.

I took Nik and left the counter behind.

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In the meantime, as for 'Just a Cave', the core won't be destroyed without me returning. Although somewhat more rooms are likely to be examined as a dungeonally valuable sample.

So, if you simply think about DP, it's cheaper not to go back for the lack of cost-of-living DP consumption. It would also be ants when it comes to adventurer life based in the town of Zia as it is.

But I simply miss' Offton '. Even a self-proclaimed bed with cloth on a park bench or a crate in the Sleeping Bird Pavilion can't sleep, but the comfort is out of step.

I think you've got the least amount of information, and once you get back to 'Just a Cave' you might want to bring some golden-eyed stuff. I would love to get a book on Dungeonology.... but it's a single gold coin product, I don't know if I'll find it anytime soon.

... for fuck's sake? Maybe we can swap that book, DP?

Looking at the DP catalog, it did happen. Maybe I got more items from hearing the info...... erm, "Introduction to Dungeonology (100DP)"...... 100DP?!

One gold coin, a million yen worth of books, 100 DP, what do you mean? Oi.

... I just thought it was "Five Copper Coins (5DP)," what kind of conversion is that?

Anyway, it looks good to go back to the dungeon and get 'Introduction to Dungeon Studies'.

"Nik, we're going back to the dungeon once."

The sky is already completely evening. If we don't hurry up, we may not be able to get in and out of the gate.

I'll take Nik and hurry to the west gate.

There was a gatekeeper at the West Gate who showed us around when we arrived.

"Oh... what's going on at this hour? It's almost time to close the gate, huh?

"I've got some errands for the mountain. If nothing happens, I think I'll be back in about two days."

"... are you okay with such a light outfit? From what I've seen, I don't seem to have much luggage."

Whoa, speaking of which, I forgot to get ready. I thought you wouldn't particularly need luggage because you were so conscious of going back to base, but I don't suppose ordinary adventurers have a base in the mountains.

Or maybe I'll be ready to go home to the dungeon every time...

"It's just a little bit, and I can procure what I need locally this time, so it's okay. Lighter is better for traveling, right?

"Right. If that's the case, it's no problem."

I thought it was a painful excuse while I was at it, but it convinced me perfectly.

Um, why don't we go out the south gate next time? They told me it was better to stay away, but that might be a good idea to get out of the gate naturally. It wouldn't be unnatural to say it feels like saving money and sleeping in a slum. If you're going to tell me not to lie, I'm going to sleep outside, so I guess it will.

"So, what is an errand? A request for herb collection or something? Do you have a requisition?

"No, it's not a request. I'll pay for the copper."

"Right.... the mountains at night are dangerous. Be very careful."

"Yes, thank you"

When I showed my guild card and paid two copper coins along with Nik's share in the toll, the gatekeeper let me through the gate soooo much.

Well, let's just say we hurry back.

When I can't see the gatekeeper, I ask the cloth golem to walk with all my strength... my legs are sore from muscle aches and I think I'm going to cry.