Transported to a hyper-realistic RPG.

"Indeed, I've heard that the Dwarfs also like flame liquor."

Is that so?

"If you're going to Zaganbel, you might be able to use it." It's time to secure the means to enter the demon realm. "

I think I can use it...

"Um... I want to drink it..."

Heine watches as he wanders around.

"There's a lot of it, so it's okay." I'll make sure everyone gets their share. ”

Sinya-san! You know what I'm talking about!

Flame liquor is a strong liquor, but it was definitely delicious. It's a corner, so it would be good for everyone to drink it.

"... so the reward is over."

"Ugh... this dungeon is really annoying!!" You can give me just one of the grimoires!! "

"Right. Honestly, I feel like breaking this dungeon."

Sure enough, you got some grimoire for this dungeon, right?

"Um... Was it a book of wind magic and fire magic...?"

The reward is random... I have no choice but to give up without luck...

"If the dungeon is a destructible object, I'd like to destroy it... even if I use Holy Soul Magic, it's not something we can break."

I pretend to talk calmly, but I'm pretty fucked up too.

No, just looking at the amount of rewards is quite satisfactory, but completing a dungeon of this difficulty, and only liquor and resources... is a puzzle. It was a big mess.

However, this kind of random reward is like a gacha, and you'll have to give up if you're unlucky. It doesn't mean that I can pull it back.

"In the first place, because the goal is to enter the demon realm from the Zaghumbelle, I guess I can't help but say it here." Shouldn't we be glad that we were able to get through without major injuries and move on? "

”Efu-san is right... but as a gamer, I'm disappointed...”

"I know how you feel, but whatever you say right now, it doesn't change the outcome, so I'll just forget about it and head to Zaaganbel, as Efu said."

”Hah... that's right...”

I was pretty disappointed, too, but even if I was worried that I couldn't do anything, I switched my feelings and opened the door of the room.

Leaving the rewarded room, you will enter a cave that extends straight northward.

I knew that I was in the Abamas Mountains, and I expected it to be tunnel-shaped if I went north, so I was not particularly surprised.

“If we go straight through here, we should be going beyond the mountains.”

"All right. Let's go then."

The cave simply penetrated the foot of the mountain, so wide that two people could walk side by side. The height is roughly two and a half meters. I don't feel the narrowness, but there is no light at all, and the bedrock is peeling.

Because it is a tunnel that penetrates the mountain range from end to end, it is equivalent to the distance, but there are no monsters, and I reached the exit without any particular problems.

Through a dark cave, the forested area extends to the foot of the Abamas Mountains.

There's a Zaganbelle up ahead, isn't there?

"According to the story, if you go north for three days from here, you will reach Zaagambel."

“There's no point in slowing down here, so let's go.”

That's right.

In the forest, there will be monsters and beasts, so there is no good in slowing down. So we go straight north.

I had been in the dungeon for a long time, so I didn't know what was going on outside, but it didn't seem like it's been that long since the sun came out.

There's nothing unusual about the woodland we're walking through, just plants that can be seen anywhere on the continent. The trees are not particularly notable either.

Is that the Abamus Mountains?

From time to time, when I look at the outside from among the trees, I can see that the mountain range continues to curve in the direction we are heading.

"Yes, it seems that the shape of the chaos is spread out to the north of the dungeon, and the mountains are continuous in a circular shape."

"Does that mean that the circle is shaped like two stacks of circles?"

"Oh, it seems that this is a much bigger circle than the chaos. It's a very large land."

Because the mountain range stretches all the way north and surrounds it, few people can enter the dwarf city, Zaghumbel. ”

"When I want to go to The Gumbel, I mean to cross the mountain range or cross the dungeon..."

"It must be like the wisdom of the Dwarfs who remain neutral without belonging anywhere." With this location, we won't be able to send a large army that easily.

Whether you're crossing the mountain range in the army or passing through the dungeon, you'll get a lot of damage before you get to Zaaganbel. When you think about it, many people will conclude that it is better to establish a friendly relationship than to get into a poor position. "

“On the contrary, the more we have to be in a closed area, the more precious the Dwarf technology is.”

But that means that those who interact with the Dwarves will come to the city with such dangerous thoughts every time, right?

“No. There's a big gate on the far north side of the mountain range, where you can come and go as you please.”

"Huh?! Is that so?!"

"Yes. We demons say we have a lot of interaction with the Dwarves, but it's done because we're entering and exiting through the northern gate."

Of course, but not everyone can get in. I need a permit to enter, and there are restrictions on the number of people and the period of time. "

Apparently, Heine also knows a bit about the Dwarfs.

You're pretty thorough, aren't you?

"If the dwarf technology leaks poorly, the world will be in trouble." It's a measure to prevent that from happening. ”

The Holy Knights are already causing a lot of trouble?

“The Dwarfs are neutral and think that war in the outside world has nothing to do with them.”

That's quite an extreme way of thinking...

The Demon Clan would be the first to think of a similar position to the Dwarf Clan.

The city is separated by a dungeon and has little to do with the outside world. If I cut it off here, I could say that the Demons and the Dwarves were in the same situation.

However, in the case of the demons, I feel that it is unavoidable to do so because of their location, but the Dwarfs have the impression that they are isolating themselves from others.

Besides, the Dwarfs are not completely isolating themselves, and there is some interaction with the outside world.

If it is said that war is different, it is certainly true, but there are also exchanges with the demons who are in the same continent and are the enemies of the Holy Knights. Besides, the location is very close to the demon world. If I were a Holy Knight, I would definitely try to hug the Dwarfs first.

Their technical abilities are fascinating, and if they work well, they can get information on the demons.

As a sacred knight who is waging war against the entire world, it is natural to think that it is no longer relevant to be resented by the Dwarfs.

It's hard to think that someone who can't think so much stands as a leader. I'm sure you've thought about that much when you become the head of a race that has a tremendous impact on the world.

I feel confident that I can be pushed back even if I'm attacked... I wonder if it's reasonable to see that...

"I understand the extreme way of thinking, but that's the Dwarfs. It's always been the same.”

“People who think they can do something with their own technology if they stay here. And many are arrogant.

Is that so?

"When it comes to the dwarves we know, Seydel doesn't have such an image."

“The Dwarfs who came out of this Zaaganbel know that the outside world is different from what they imagined.”

"I don't know the sea of frogs in the well..."

"It's a little too powerful to call a frog."

Can you successfully negotiate with such a person?

"The Dwarfs are only interested in technology!" Most of them, but some of them can talk. We'll have to find someone like that and negotiate well. ”

“Just because we got to Zaganbel doesn't make it easy.”

There aren't many of them, but the demons are in the city, so you don't necessarily have to rely on dwarves.

I'm counting on the demons... That's a subtle way to talk through it...

Looks like it's been a long time since Heine and the others came out of the demon world, and things around the Demon King have changed a lot. Even if I arrived at The Gambel, it is conceivable that information would go to the Demon King by relying on the Demon Clan there.

In the first place, I was wondering if there was even a demon tribe that could help me.

"I don't know what will happen in the end, but first of all, I want to refrain from relying on the demons as much as possible."

"... as a member of the same demon race, I want to deny it, but in the current situation, it's sad that I can't tell you to rely on the demon race."

"I see... I want to go home and cry because I have enemies all around me."

"First of all, I don't know how to enter the demon realm, not whether it's an enemy or an ally..."

For once, I told Nam to tell Amazones and the others about this, but... it's a subtle question of whether the message will arrive. "

Before entering the Abamas Grand Canyon, they said they wanted Amazones to tell them that they were going to go through the dungeons into The Gunbells and then into the Demon Realm. However, in the current situation, it is subtle that the message can be successfully conveyed. It is also said by Nam.

If we are able to enter the demon world safely, there is no need for a message, so I told the names not to get hurt, if possible... If that wasn't possible, there was no need to force a message, and the safety of the names was more important.

“You should act because you don't think the message will arrive.”

"That's right..."

At first glance, I was able to learn about the situation of the Amazonians through the names, but the more I learned about the intel of the demon world, the more dangers were sure to increase.

As before, I'm no longer in a situation where I can just leave a message...

If you get a message, everyone in Amazonas might show you something, but if you don't expect it, you won't be able to deal with it when it happens. It would be a good idea to think about it as lucky if it was well communicated.

"In the end, the contents of the area should be considered after reaching Zaganbel, and even if you think about it now, you won't get an answer." First, let's get to Zaaganbel and think about getting into the city safely. ”

“That's right, you might find something unexpectedly crisp.”

Even if we leave the dungeon, we still have a lot of things to worry about, but I can't believe we decided that we should think about what happened after we got to Zaaganbel at that time, and we headed north.

Seydel gave me my Friendship Certificate... if I ever stopped by, because at least I don't think it's going to happen that we're captured and killed in The Gumbells. If we don't die, we'll find a breakthrough somewhere.

Believing that, we headed north on a three-day journey.

There were several battles with monsters along the way, but with only B-ranked monsters, I was able to reach Zaganbel without any particular problems.

"This is Zaganbel."

Through the forest, through the grassland that stretched beyond, and walked north for three days. In front of us was the city of iron and smoke.

From the outer wall of the city, it is made of thick metal.

However, the shaping and workmanship are quite delicate and stunning, and I don't get the impression that they are heavy.

Above the high exterior walls, there was a large flag. Inside, you can see a flame surrounded by a pentagon and a hammer motif.

It's the same sign as the Friend ID I received from Seydel.

Further outside the city's outer walls is a rather large moat with lots of water.

"Those there!" Who are you!? "

As we approach the Zaganbelle, we hear voices coming from across the moat.

When I looked closely, there was a hole in the middle of the outer wall, and I could hear voices coming from there. Originally, I didn't think the sounds we heard from there would reach us, but I guess they were using magic tools or magic.

There's another big bridge in the back of the moat in front of us.

It's an adventurer!

I don't know if you can hear me, but I'll answer with my voice.

Adventurer?! Why did you come from the south?!

I'm out of the dungeon!

"What?! Don't lie to me!"

It's not a lie!

You can't believe what I'm saying, but all of a sudden you're telling me you're lying.

"... either way, I can't get through here easily!"

Is this the normal way to enter a dwarf town? You're on alert because you're alright, and you're being interrogated so carefully... It doesn't look like it.

If this is normal operation, it means that the system is quite strict.

How do I get in?!

"Fraternity! Challenge!" You can choose which one! "

"Fraternity or challenge...?"

It's fraternity!

If you're wondering what I'm talking about, Efraim will answer for me.

"Then show me your proof of fraternity!"

"I see. Do you need it here?"

I hold the emblem I received from Seydel and lift it high. I was told to show it here, so I should be able to see it from the other person.

I got it from a guy named Seydle!!

"... I've checked it for sure!!"

A few seconds after I lifted the emblem, the wall responded. And...

Rattling rattling rattling rattling!

The huge bridge slowly descends at a constant speed.

"That's amazing..."

"I also heard that there is a large bridge, but it is the first time I have actually seen it go up and down." That's quite a roll. "

It's a huge bridge that we don't see in our world. Moreover, the jump bridge is broken into the shape of a haku, and at the same time as the downward movement, the jump bridge is opened.

It must be a plan to hang a longer bridge in a space of limited length. It looks pretty sturdy, and its mass should be huge. I wondered if magic tools were used to make the mechanism run smoothly.

Rattlesnap...... Zoon......

Move on!

The bridge that came down in front of us stopped moving, and a voice came from the wall.

We're going over the bridge, as we were told.

Three tall, snug men stood where the bridge was standing.

Chunky arms, chunky necks, chunky feet. He was wearing an armor helmet, a body shape that could be seen as a strong man everywhere.

The left and right sides of the helmet are decorated like corners, and this is a dwarf! That's how it looks.

The chest part of the armor has a pattern of flames and hammers inside the pentagon, the same as the flag and emblem. It was so big that it didn't fit my height.

I'll check my friend card again!

Saying that, the man in the middle raises his voice.

I'll give the dwarf the Friend ID I had in my hand.

"... yes. This is definitely made with Dwarf technology."

That's what the man who finished the confirmation gave me back my Friendship Certificate.

"Anyway... did you really come through the dungeon?"

"Oh, I crossed the Abamus Dungeon."

"Well... there used to be people who came over that dungeon several times, but these days it's unusual."

I didn't know there were still people who could get past that dungeon. "

"It was pretty tough, though."

Or rather, fraternity or challenge? "

I didn't know you had such a question when you entered The Gumbel. I'm quite interested.

"Fraternity is something that a person with a Friendship Certificate shows and allows to pass through.

The challenge is to create something that we designate, and if it is accepted, we can enter the city. "

A designated object...? A weapon or a piece of armor?

"What will be depends on who asked the question at that time." Depending on your mood. I don't know what the problem is.

It could be furniture, it could be tools, it could be weapons, it could be anything. If you are a top-notch craftsman who can exchange words with our dwarves, no matter what the subject is, you can build it. If you can't do that, you don't have to exchange words. "

”Well, that means... creating something that the Dwarves can recognize, right?”

Of course.

Making something recognizable to the world's most skilled dwarves... is a very demanding condition.

I heard that there were only a few players who came to Zaganbel, but I think there were only a few who passed this challenge.

There were people who were playing Van der Jeu and were involved in the production system. If those people came here, they might have used their knowledge outside the game to create something that was acceptable, but for those who normally enjoyed it as an RPG, the condition was that it was also good to be able to handle difficult problems.

Moreover, if you don't know what is going to be asked... you don't understand the conditions very well.