We came to a small coffee shop.
To hold an operational meeting.
Once again, I checked the contents of the test.
They say we should defeat the boss on the 10th floor of the dungeon called the "Blue Tower" and get the "drop item". It seems to be in a different place than that forest dungeon.
Hmm, it's like a game after all. What the hell is this world?
It seemed that there were multiple entrances to the dungeon, and the paper I received had a designated location.
If you can achieve it within fifteen days, including today, you will pass. Simple and easy to understand.
In order to pass, it is said that the party's total level of 25 (up to a maximum of four people) is the lowest line. In order to pass safely, he wants thirty or more.
"... I'm sorry, but what the man just said is true. I'm not strong enough to protect you."
Iris said that with a regrettable face.
"But I really want to take the exam. That's why I want to try it.... but I'm not going to force you into a dungeon. Like I said, I want you to think about it."
"What if we don't go?
"... I'm going solo."
You mean alone?
"If we don't have 25 levels, it's dangerous, right? Why do you want to be such an adventurer?"
"... yes, that's fine, nothing"
I don't want to talk about it. But it tells me that I'm serious.
What do we... do?
I know Iris is going alone, but I don't like to break up with him like this, and I know how angry he was with the guys earlier, and I want to be strong, so I want to try the dungeon...
"... hey, what do you want Charlotte to do?
"Hmm? What do you want Lute to do?
"I want to go, but...."
…… Well, then you're on your way. Why do you ask me that?
Of course, Charlotte said.
"Ah! Lute, you're leaving me. I'm going. I'm fine. It has the power of a box.... I wonder why you say that. I want to protect Lute, too."
I turned my face away and sharpened my mouth.
"Chi, no. I can't believe I'm leaving... but the dungeon is a mess."
I am confident in protecting Charlotte from monsters. She also has the power of her own box. But there's nothing we can do about that food shortage.
"Charlotte, can you eat insects?
"Eh...?
Charlotte's expression turned pale.
"No, no... why?
"I don't know. But if it's just your feet, it won't hurt that much, and if you think it's shrimp or crab..."
"Hey, hey! Bugs? What are bugs? I'm not going to eat that...."
That's what Iris said and interrupted.
So what about the food?
"We can bring it in and get food in the dungeon."
Was there a way you didn't have to eat insects? Seriously...
But I'm not worried if I can clear it.
"... okay, Iris. Let's go."
"... is it dangerous? I could be dead."
"I know."
Charlotte must be protected. If I was as scared as a dungeon monster, I wouldn't be able to protect her from the rhino river.
"Do you even know Charlotte?
Yeah. I wouldn't be scared at all if Lute went. "
Oh, what a pleasure. Don't protect me!
"Do you really understand..."
"I know. I've cleared the dungeon before. Here, look at this. Drops are like this, aren't they?
I showed Iris the card I found in the forest dungeon.
"... 'The door to Kakuriya'? I don't know about this. Isn't that a fake?
"Hey, hey! I'm not lying!
"... then, which dungeon is it?
"I don't know... it's a dungeon full of bugs underneath a weird forest."
"... but it's level one, right?
"That's right....."
Shit, it's hard to talk about hiding a dragon. I don't want to show you magic or smoke in a place like this...
"Well, don't worry. Anyway, we're going."
Iris was thinking about it for a while.
"... okay. Let's get ready. I'll equip you."
That's what I said.
"We don't have any money?
By the way, Iris has the money here.
"I'll lend it to you. You can give it back one of these days."
"... no, okay?
"It's okay. I want to increase my chances of passing. But... definitely give it back. It's the money I've been saving."
That's how Iris stood up.
"Let's go. It's a waste of time."
Would it suck to borrow money from a girl? I'm sure it is. I think so too.
But I couldn't help it if I didn't owe you money.
We have a set of climbing tools.
Ropes, harnesses, pickles, harkens, knives, lights, water bottles, portability, watches, medical kits, cooking tools, sewing sets, firestarters, etc...
Many of Iris's purchases were honest and I didn't want them because they had smoke.
"I need this too, so buy it. Oh, and this one too! And then yes, this and this... nh, what's with that face?"
"Oh, no. I wonder if the money is okay."
"Well, it's not okay... I'm still saving you money. We're looking for a great deal for beginners."
"... but..."
"Hey, life is much more important than money, right? Just do as I say. Right?"
And Iris was kind enough to prepare it, so I couldn't refuse it, so I bought the tools as I was told. As for Charlotte, clothes and shoes were also new. White robe. Very cute.
This is how I finished shopping. I heard the final amount, but I am not used to the units of other worlds, and I am not sure how much it is, but I think it is about 200,000 to 300,000 in total.
I've been in a huge debt since before I started working... I have to be an adventurer anyway.
By the way, I thought I bought a lot of stuff, but unexpectedly, it fitted quite compactly and lightly.
I don't know what my world's climbing tools are, but they must be much lighter than that. Maybe special processing or special materials are used.
I decided to take a bus to the dungeon.
Will I catch the bus when the sun starts to set, about three hours from there?
The bus stopped at night. It was a strange place with a huge meadow and only bus stops.
There were a lot of other people who thought they would take the adventurer exam, and as they got off, they started walking in groups.
They say we have to go on foot from here. The monsters appear and cannot be moved by bus.
"... nnh, I slept well"
Iris took a breath. She was sleeping on the bus. She told us to sleep for a little while, too.
"Did Charlotte sleep?
"Yeah, I slept a lot! It feels so good to shake the bus."
"You're relaxing... How's Lute? Did you sleep?"
"Whoa, that's it."
It's a lie.
I can't sleep when there are signs of people. Is it because of the long life in the woods and dungeons?
Well, shall we go? Should I follow them?
That's what Iris said. He didn't answer the question.
"Hey, you guys - I'm worried, so I'll tell you again, are you sure?
During the day, I said what I was saying again. Surprisingly worried?
"You know, that's why I'm not a novice, right? I beat big flies, squealing squirrels, and big monkeys with six eyes! Especially that monkey! Seriously, that sucks. I've been hurt so many times by him..."
"Lute, please. Listen to me, okay? I'm talking about something important."
Shit. You don't believe me.
Well, maybe it can't be helped. We don't know any adventurers, and we'll only look like beginners. Level 1 is true.
And after all, I didn't show you any magic or abilities.
"I definitely want to be an adventurer this year. Maybe I'll abandon you and try to save myself. You know what I mean?
Iris looked at Charlotte and me alternately. Serious eyes.
"Iris... don't worry about us. You want to pass, right?
She remained silent for a while, but eventually nodded as if she had given up.
"Okay... Then let's go."
Iris showed his back that it was gone.
We walked towards the dungeon "Blue Tower".