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Published at 10th of February 2023 05:59:57 AM


Chapter 125: 121 想像と現実がつながる時もある

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Tanaka Jiro, 28 years old, with a spouse

Wife Suella Handelberg 

Memory Tris

Occupation Dungeon Tester (full-time)

Magical aptitude nine (quasi-magical grade)

Post Warriors

The home of the Demon King's army in Anatalis.

It is called the military city of Bacchina.

That's the name of the town I'm visiting.

Even though it's named after a military city, its structure is like a fort as a military base.

This transition camp is one of the military facilities.

There are horses for patrol, a landing field for flying dragons and guards.

Various races related to the demon king's army still come and go in the surrounding area.

But on the other hand, it is said to have solid urban functions as well.

Away from the central military facility, there are stores and lodgings, and although there is no human race, there are adventurer's guilds, merchants and adventurers.

And there are commoners.

My impression of the place was that it was closer to my imagination of a relatively "peaceful" fantasy world than I had imagined in Ithar, where I went on a business trip before.

Although there are beings that are portrayed as antagonists, such as demons and demons, I do not feel much discomfort in myself as I am familiar with works that have such races as main characters.

Rather, I felt that the power-drenched scenes like Isual show us the social structure of modern Japan so vividly that this is not a fantasy.

The reality is more severe than you can imagine.

I'm just thankful for the situation that I came to this other world in peace.

Unfortunately, we don't have much time to relax and enjoy the sights.

Jiro-kun, I finished the formalities for leaving the fort. I'll be heading to the main city now.

"......

Leaning back against the pillar, I listened to the sounds of my surroundings in a calm and quiet manner, and while I was gathering the information I had gathered from my observations, I heard that the formalities of crossing the gate of the fort were over.

Mr. Meitte and Mr. Gray came to meet me.

You're allowed to carry weapons, but you must be careful when drawing swords in the city. Even if the other party is at fault, it may be our fault.

"Is that how low the human condition is?

"I'm afraid so.

"......

Both Might and Gray were good to me, but that doesn't mean they were good to humans.

It was the trust derived from the indirect trust of Suela and Memoria.

I guess I'm just being nice to myself.

In fact, I haven't waited long enough, but the emotions in the eyes of those around me are 20% curiosity, 30% indifference, and 50% malice.

Didn't you just stare at a giant moon?

Thanks to this, I learned that even if I was just waiting quietly, I would be greeted with disgusting glances, wondering why humans are here.

You have to be aware that you never know where the trouble is lurking.

Still, unlike Isual, it helps that you don't have to hide your identity.

When I smiled and replied that it was not a problem, Mr. Gray looked unconvinced, but said nothing more.

You're not sure if you understand the reaction of the people around you, but you're not convinced.

You smile a little with me and then start to lead the way.

Mr. Meitte walks diagonally in front of you and Mr. Gray arrives behind you on your left.

It wouldn't be a mistake to think that she's walking like she's escorting me.

In fact, I can see adventurer-like beings who had to be at the fort walking away with a single click of their tongues.

If he or she were to casually wander around like that, it would definitely be an adventurer's baptism: why are they here? The event would begin with the crap that would occur.

I'm not going to lose, but I don't want any unnecessary trouble.

I guess it was the right thing to do to wait quietly.

Where are you headed, by the way?

It's my store.

"Mr. Gray?

"Yeah, we'll get the cavalry there and head south.

"South? What's in there?

In this continent, there are still a number of dungeons created by previous demon kings. Unlike the ones in Isreal, these dungeons still function as dungeons. As long as you manage them, dungeons will circulate magic and release resources indefinitely.

Is it something that can be reused? Then wouldn't it cost less to use it than to create a new dungeon?

If you ask him where he's headed while walking, he'll take you to a dungeon south of this city.

There must be dungeons on the continent of the Demon Lord's army, but I've heard that dungeons are wedges that connect the worlds.

Naturally, the cost of building them must be quite high.

It would be cheaper to reuse it than to build it from scratch, especially if it still has some function.

I've heard that on rare occasions, fully functional dungeons are dismantled and recycled as resources. But most of the dungeons you create are destroyed by brave men, so it is rare that they are functional. Even if they are still functioning, they are not perfect, so the things in those dungeons that are still usable are reused for this kind of resource recovery. So that's the dungeon we're heading into now.

"I see.

Is that part of the process working as expected?

It's not for the uninitiated.

"Halt! Show me your ID and permit!

In the meantime, you arrive at the gate to the main city block.

Of course, you will be stopped by the guards, but thanks to the fact that you went through the formalities beforehand, you can easily pass through.

I'm not sure if the soldiers know I'm here or not, but I hear the word "you" coming out of your mouth.

Are you saying that this tester is not a secret?

Oh.

The soldier's remarks bothered me, but the sight beyond the gate caught my attention.

The scene illuminated by the glittering magic streetlights is beautiful and illuminated.

It's just the main street, but it's no different from the daytime when it's so bright.

This way.

The glittering scene would be a familiar one to Mr. Gray.

Or perhaps this brightness was too bright for the vampire Gray, or perhaps he began to walk at a faster pace, squinting a little.

Once again, Gray was leading the way.

"Haha, as expected of a human, you stand out?

"You'll get used to it after a while,

I hope so.

Being pointed at by a child on the road, or being led away by a motherly figure, makes you feel like you're doing something wrong, even if you don't mean to do anything wrong.

You arrive at your destination just as you are beginning to think you should put on a cloak.

Here it is.

"Here?

I couldn't help but look up in front of the store that Mr. Gray had led me to.

It was a privately owned and operated store, so I didn't expect it to be that big.

But the store that Mr. Gray brought to me was about the size of a large supermarket on the main street.

I didn't think so when I heard the name Tris, but it's Tris Trading Company. It's no wonder they open a store in the Demon King's lap.

"Is it that big?

When I asked him about it, his father-in-law nodded his head and replied immediately.

He nodded and replied, "Welcome home!

"Mm.

How is your daughter, Master Grey?

I was fine.

Mr. Gray, I'm here to deliver the goods.

"See you later.

And Mr. Gray really seemed to be the head of the big business association.

Since entering his office behind the counter, he has been accosted incessantly by clerks.

Maybe it's because we've known each other for a long time, but the clerks don't mind giving short answers.

It's a good thing that people are looking at me incessantly, but for some reason they are all looking at me favorably.

Dear Mr. Gray, in the back...no way.

It's my son-in-law, the dark elf is my son-in-law's father-in-law.

I knew it!

No, the only part of that explanation you understand is the first half, right?

As for the second half, through?

No, you don't care because we live in a world where polygamy is the norm?

But I wonder from now on .

Aren't the clerks here too friendly towards humans?

This vampire, who looks like Mr. Gray's right-hand man, has been looking at me with great anticipation.

The young lady is finally getting married and all of us at the store have been looking forward to this day!

So that's it.

So, Memoria is loved so much that the members of the association are eagerly waiting for her.

The old vampire wiped her tears as she spoke, and the shopkeepers around her nodded their heads in agreement, which made me happy, even though I was under pressure to marry her.

The young lady has never been interested in a man before! At first I thought you would be interested in it eventually! That trend never showed up! When I tried to suggest an arranged marriage to somehow improve the situation, but was evaded by the reasoning, and eventually heard that he was going to open a store in another world, I was prepared to go behind, but I didn't expect it to be so soon!

Hey, Memoria, I've got some crazy shit going on at my parents' house.

I mean, what have you done.

That emotion has faded away at once.

The reaction to that was a sudden urge to scream for my return.

Mille's character may be tightening up, but I'm sure they're on good terms.

I don't think you're shy.

Gray is also listening quietly, so conversations like this must be a regular occurrence.

Besides this vampire, you can also catch glimpses of the clerk with tears in her eyes.

"Lowe.

"Ha! I'm just so excited and upset. Dear Mr. Gray, so how can I help you get home early today? If you were planning on coming back in three days,

"Mmm, in preparation for the wedding, my son-in-law takes on the dungeon.

"Oh! I suppose that means sourcing the material! If so, can the Chamber of Commerce order it for you?

"My son-in-law is a martial artist.

"My God! Then you can get the material yourself! How admirable!

Somehow I think I understand why this business is spinning.

What is this perceptiveness? Is this the level of "telepathy"?

The vampire, called Lowe, nodded in agreement with what Mr. Gray was trying to say from a few words and kept the conversation going.

I need a leg.

I see...so that's what you're looking for. I'll get you a cavalryman. And I'll have the decorating department send me some information on the latest trends in materials.

Please.

What is your daughter's once-in-a-lifetime moment of triumph. Lowe, we will support you to the best of our ability. Of course, we will also help you gather information on materials suitable for your dark elf daughter!

"Mm.

What a vampire you can do.

This is the kind of work that makes me wish I'd worked for my old boss.

Now, you just wait over here until we're ready. I'll bring you a cup of tea.

"Mm.

The arrangement was over in a flash, with no time to say anything.

I bailed, but didn't I come across as a brusque fellow?

I don't think it's a problem, though, because he smiled at the end and bailed back, and then walked out.

'You're not going to sit down?'

I felt my shoulders relax at the slow pace of Mr. Gray's behavior, as I was foolishly worried about him, and I looked at him and smiled at him before sitting down across from him.

Tanaka Jiro, twenty-eight years old, with a spouse

Wife Suella Handelberg 

Memory Tris

Occupation Dungeon Tester (full-time)

Magical aptitude nine (quasi-magical grade)

Post Warriors

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