We have a level system in place for mankind.

Minister Ikoma seems relieved to have finished his contract on the Red Thunderstone.

"So, did you hear about the town in the food area?"

Misaki nodded.

Yes, I heard from Takashima-san.

There was some additional information in that story.

"What does it look like?"

"Apparently, 'Castle of Trials' is related."

Misaki's eyes glowed and he threw a gaze at me.

Really? Does the government know anything about Trial Castle? "

"I don't have it.Let me know if you have any information. "

"I'm afraid not."

Misaki doesn't seem willing to give the government information about the Trial Castle.

After leaving Minister Ikoma's room, we returned to the hotel where the rivers were waiting.

Rendezvous with the rivers waiting in the lobby.Elena turned to Misaki.

"What happened to the contract?"

"I've been contracting on the terms I want.There's no problem. "

"Good."

"Great, but are we going to be the first to discover the Red Thunderstone?I feel like I'm discovering something around America. "

Misaki nodded to Kawai's question.

"Well, it may be that other countries have noticed it first and are studying it.But I don't think we're going to be able to do this unless we acquire knowledge and skills about the food area. "

I nodded.

"Yes, if there are any Explorers who have acquired 'Advanced Knowledge (Food Area)'."

We also acquired it in a situation where we didn't know if there was any information on the red thunderbolt in the food area.From now on, it feels like it was acquired with momentum.

Also, I think few people have knowledge and skills in the food area in the skills list.I defeated Fujimori and got it, but I don't know how Fujimori got it.

"By the way, why didn't you tell the minister about the Trial Castle?"

Elena leaned her neck.So, I'm going to talk about the relationship between the town in the food area and the Castle of Trials.

Kawai nodded.

"Hmm, that's right. But Misaki kept it a secret. Why?"

"I'm still guessing, but I think this information is important.I'll give it to you after a little more research. "

"Misaki's intuition... I've always had a sharp intuition."

Me and Kawai knew that Misaki was a keen person, so I was convinced of that.Elena seems to have full confidence in Misaki.

"Let's get ready and go to 'Castle of Trials'."

We agreed to Misaki's proposal.The river raises questions.

"The castle must be on the island.How do we cross the ocean? "

"We'll have to take the ship."

"Is the sea in the food area safe?"

I look up and think.

"I don't know. Maybe we should get a sturdy ship."

What kind of ship is a rugged, small ship?All I can think of is a Maritime Self-Defense Corps frigate.We couldn't fly a frigate or anything like that.

"How about a small tugboat?"

Elena suggested it. A tugboat is a ship that guides and assists large ships and water-based structures in a port by towing them with ropes or pushing them forward.The characteristic is that many tugboats have tires hanging on their sides and bows.

Robust and horsepower suit the conditions.I think it looks good.

"Very well, where can I get a small tugboat later?"

Misaki agrees with the idea of a tugboat.

We went back to Jesus City and asked Muto, a fisherman and explorer.

"A tugboat like that would have docked in the port of Minohamachi."

Minohama Town is a port town about 100 kilometers east of Jesus City.It is said that the town is abandoned and has no inhabitants.

"Where are we going with a tugboat or something?Tugboats have horsepower, but they don't go fast. "

I smiled.

"There is a sea in the food area.I'm going to use it in the ocean. "

"... the sea in the food area. Sounds interesting.Take me with you. "

"It's going to take a while, so I can't.It takes ten days just to go out to sea. "

"That's when you walk.Kojiro seems to have acquired the subspace.Off-road motorcycles or off-road cars. "

That's right. If the ship can bring it into the food area, it's only natural that cars and bikes can bring it in.

"Well, if we can use the car, we might be able to get to the sea in three or two days."

Of course, there will be places where cars can't get through.At that time, all you have to do is run the car into subspace and walk over.Then we can get to the sea in a short time.

"Still, it'll take a couple of days.If that's the case, I can't. "

It seems that my wife scolds me when I go away recently.Anxiety is spreading in Jesus City.Because those who defeated the Weird Beast and newly acquired the skills began to say that they heard the word "shift" just like Tacrow did.

The topic of what a "shift" is is is now being discussed among people.It is rumored to be a threat to humanity.

The voice of the example first gave humanity a level system to crush civilization.Next, we gave humans a food area to save a situation where food was scarce.

Rumors are spreading that the third shift might be a test for humanity.

We decided to get the off-road car first.There was a large used car dealership in Longren District, but I thought there was an off-road car there.

The river is standing in front of a German sports car and exhaling.

"Michihar, do you want that car?"

When I called, Kawai nodded.

"You wanted to put her in the passenger seat of this car and try to run."

"Give it up. You can't drive in the food area with a car like that."

"I know. Is there another day when I can drive a car like this?"

"I can't. The paved roads are getting rough.In four or five years, most roads will begin to grow weeds. "

Some roads already have weeds, so it may be faster.

Kojiro, I found it.

I heard Misaki's voice.I went and found the off-road car I was looking for. It's a 4WD compact off-road car.I went to the office to look for the keys, and they were in the safe.

How they opened the vault destroyed the locking mechanism with the technique of destroying the interior of the "Five Thunderclaps" held by the river well.

I put gas in and then I tried to move the off-road car. It didn't work.

"The battery's not working, is it?"

Kawai was right.I'll trade in the rechargeable batteries I brought from Higashigami Town.I tried it again and it worked.

The off-road car was placed in subspace and we returned to Higashikami-cho for a ride to Minohama-cho on a Muto yacht cruiser.

There was a tugboat in the port of Minohamachi that Muto said.It is a small tug boat about 16 meters in length.I boarded the ship and peered into the steering bay.I saw something that I didn't like.

It appears to be the skeleton corpse of a captain.Muto came into the steering room, and when he saw the body, he put his hands together.

"Whoa, the key's still in there."

I thought I'd have to change the keys, but it looks okay.

We transported the white body ashore and buried it.Tag boats will be arranged in subspace and taken back to Jesus City for maintenance.I had left it in the boulder for over a year, so I needed careful maintenance.

Everything is ready, and we've moved to the food area.Quickly, get out of the off-road car and get in, and run south.It is Misaki who is holding the handle.He is good at driving.

"Food area drive.... you look like you're getting a ride sick."

Kawai gives an honest impression.I'm running somewhere other than the road.Severe vibration, seat belts swallowing into your body.

Kojiro, here we go.

A river well sitting in the rear seat reported a herd of flaming cattle rushing in from the side.I'll open the sunroof and get my upper body out of the roof of the car.

A herd of flaming cattle are persistently chasing after us.

"Perseverance makes you hate me."

That's what I said. I turned my mind into a shock wave and threw it at a herd of flame cows.Shock waves spread over a wide area, blasting flame cows.