The dimmed vision is brightened.It's still brighter than the flock of tombstones that existed until a moment ago.
At the same time, my body hit something.
A bow and quiver wrapped around the scout's lavish shoulder.
As soon as I realized that it was Yuri who had been transferred earlier, I grabbed her arm and shouted.
Step back on the transfer floor!
"Eh, eh?"
Regardless of the confused Yuri, I jumped out of the spot, pulling her arm, and immediately looked back and stepped back on the same floor.
However --- the light and the bamboo cylinder had already disappeared from where the transfer bed was supposed to be.
"... Shit!"
I inadvertently say bad things.
The transfer bed for returning disappeared.
You don't even have to look at the map on the status screen.This is obviously an unmapped location.
Yuri and I are going to have to split up the party and we're going to be in trouble.
Yuri's eyes turned black and white, and I started to ask her.
"Yuri... your [Shinobi Extreme] must have combined the effects of [Trap Detection]."Why shouldn't I be careful...... no
I refresh my mind and stop saying things.
The effect of [Discovering the Trap] was that the hidden trap seemed to glow slightly.
Even if the bamboo cylinder looks that way, it is indistinguishable from the original effect.Even I was the first trap I ever saw.
No, the transfer bed as a gimmick should not have been treated as a trap in the first place.It is also possible that Yuri's skills were not reacting at all.
More than that, it's me.
As soon as I saw such a suspicious thing, I should have left the scene.
Or... if I had made the decision to jump into the bamboo cylinder earlier, I might have been able to return in time.
Either way, it's my fault as the party leader.
I blamed the adventurer for running out, but it was no different from the samurai who was passing the blame.
"Could it be... we've been transferred...?"I'm sorry to bother you!! I was just careless, even Alvin... "
"... no, I can't help it"
Comfort Yuri who is half-crying.
"I was just as careless."I never thought that bamboo cylinder was such a one-way transfer trap. "
"But... even though Alvin paid attention to me..."
"That wasn't in time for normal times."Besides, it could have been a definite trap at the time of the encounter.Either way, it's the same.You don't have to worry about it. "
"... yes"
"More than that... the question is where are we and what are we going to do now?"
That being said, I look around at the surrounding scenery.
This was a strange place.
The room... is also like a bed.
The ceiling is high enough to look up, and the square floor is wide enough to fit three or four houses, but there are huge doors in all directions, and some kind of rug is laid under the feet.
But they were all shapes I hadn't seen before.
It seems that the wooden door is framed by paper.From what I can see, there is no handle or hinge.Far above is a circular dent for hooking fingers, and further below is a rail.Apparently, this is a huge sliding door.
The rug was somewhat firm. It seems to be made from a strong braid of wheat-like plants with a light green color, and a slight blue smell drifts in.The rectangles were combined well into a square shape as one unit.
Somehow, it's a room in an intercultural house... It's too huge, but it has such an atmosphere.
By the way, there were no monsters. It's impossible to hide somewhere because there's no cover.
Of course, if I moved, it could gush out (pop)... but for now, I didn't see any sign of it.
The vastness of the space is, on the contrary, creepy.
"This door... is it going to open?"
"Let's give it a try." * giggle *!! "
I put my hand on the wooden frame and tried to pull it hard, but the sliding door didn't scare me.
It's not that there's not enough STR (muscle strength), it's just a wall that mimics the door.
"... no, I can't open it. I don't think I'm going to open this and move it."
"Well then... do you mean we're trapped?!"
"No way. It's impossible in a dungeon."That's what it means to move. "
That's what I'm pointing to in the corner of the room.
There was a magic circle with a familiar transfer floor.
A close look reveals that each of the four corners of this room has a transfer bed.
"Hah... I see. Shall I... get in?"
"That's fine, but let's settle down first."I'm grateful that there were no monsters. "
As I said, I opened the status screen.
Then check the current location field on the map.
Thirty layers of the Hundred Ghosts Monster Way...
Twenty-nine layers were fighting the Meat Zombie.
Apparently, we've made a hierarchical transition.
I thought it might be because of the unfamiliar interior... but I'm sure.
"Eh, thirty layers...?" So, is it deep in here...? "
I don't think so. Have you ever dived before?
"Yes, yes..."
Yuri held her arm anxiously with a stiff expression.
I'll try to encourage you.
"Even if it's deep, something special doesn't change."The shallow middle and deep layers are called simply because adventurers use them as a guide to difficulty. "
"Ha... yes"
I smile bitterly at the stiff Yuri.
I don't know what to say.When I remembered, I was nervous for the first time.
In fact, there is no big difference between the twenty-nine and thirty layers, so you don't need to stand up so much.
Still... if this is just a deep place.
”Now, what are we going to do... there are three things we can do?”
Three?
"Yeah. One thing is, wait here for help.If we don't get back, Kokor will notice something unusual.If you wait, there is a possibility that help will come.If you move poorly, you'll run into monsters and simply become tired, draining your energy, health, and items.Staying in the safe zone (Safe Point) and waiting for help or another party to pass is one of the usual ways for an adventurer who has fallen into distress. ”
"Oh, that's right." But this place..... "
Yes, I have no idea what kind of place this is.
I keep trying to sort out my thoughts.
"I didn't ask about that trap or this strange room until I examined it in advance."Probably... it's a place where we haven't made any progress yet.There's definitely a way to get here without using that weird bamboo trap, but it's likely not yet known.It might be sweet to expect help soon. ”
"Well then... let's move on, shall we?" On that transfer floor. "
"That's my second option."
I'll keep going.
“Of course, but if we don't take action, the situation won't change.And if you go ahead, you'll be mapped out, and you'll be able to find hinting texts. ”
"That's right... let's see." but..... "
"Of course, that's dangerous."
If I'm above level 40, I can lurk in this hierarchy even solo.
But I'm drained, too.A dungeon that doesn't know where it is, it can't keep going forever.
Up to Yuri, the hierarchy is much deeper than the right level.
Even with my help, accidents can happen.
That's why this is the last thing you need to do when your last hand is no good.
"Yes... hmm? When you stop... do you have another hand?"
"Yeah. The third hand... is going to get out of this dungeon."
"Eh, you want to get out of the dungeon? How could you do that...."
"You can use the recall item"
Having said that, I took out the "Map of Memory", a recall item from the storage.
Parchment rolled up by a string fits in my hand.
Ah, ahhhhhhhhhhhh! That's what I'm talking about!
"Does Yuri have a 'Map of Memory'?"
"I didn't have any."It's so expensive... "
"I see. Well, at that level, you wouldn't even dive deep, and that's normal."Then maybe I was right to chase you there... "
"Oh, really! Mr. Alvin is a lifesaver ~"
I give Yuri a vague smile back as he half-weeps and rejoices.
Actually, it's still too early to rejoice.
Is that something that can be used by both of you?
“Yeah, it's going to work in the range, so if you stay close enough, you can go home with just one party.”
"That's great! Ahh, but what should I do about the tetsu-tenchy thing?"Don't worry if you go home on your own.... "
"At that time, the three of them should return using the [Map of Memory]."When a party member leaves the dungeon, the member's name will be greyed out.They'll think something's happened and come after me. "
"That... wouldn't it be a mistake to think you were dead if you weren't good at it?"Even when a member dies, I heard that that's how it appears on the status screen..... "
"When I die, I can tell the difference because my HP goes to zero."Well, you don't have to fall down and hit your head and die with your HP left behind... but normally you'll think you've returned. "
"Oh! I see!"
Yuri then says reassuringly.
"Hah, I wondered what would happen for a while..."But this kind of information about traps can be bought by guilds and information stores, right? "
"..... ahh"
"It would be nice to be in my" Memory Map "age ~. Otherwise, I'm sorry."Oh, I'll give you a treat when I get home!When it comes to the original, it's my fault, and I have to apologize... "
"Let's think about that when we get back... let's go"
Seeing that Yuri was nearby, I pinched the string on the [Memory Map].
To use this recall item, untie it, open the parchment, and drop it on the ground.That's it. In a few seconds, we'll beam those around the map to the entrance to the dungeon.
I know because I have used it many times.
Just like before, I pulled a string that was tied up.
But... I couldn't take it off.
Originally, the string was pulled off by pulling, but now it is not a fine movement.
"...... ah"
What's the matter with you?
Without answering the bewildered Yuri, I opened the status screen of the [Memory Map].
What came out was a familiar item name and a description of its effects and how to use it.
But... all those letters are turning gray now.
"... it sucks."
I throw up.
Description field for the item. At the bottom of it was added an unfamiliar string of characters in red.
"Not available at the moment"
"The third hand... unfortunately I can't use it anymore"
"Huh...?"
I'll tell Yuri that he's dumb.
"This is... the boss' room."