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| Rion (14 years old, Male) Level: 11 Skill『Alarm』: ➥ 【Wake Up】⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅Wakes up a sleeping person refreshed. ➥ 【Unseal】 ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅Cancel any type of sleep. [+] Appraisal ⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅Seals can be identified. Skill『Sun’s Divine Protection』 ➥ 【White Flame】⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅Recovery. The blessing of the sun also exorcises curses. ➥ 【Golden Flame】⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅⋅Improves physical ability. Further effects for a limited time. |
The additional ability is under Unseal.
“Appraisal?”
I only saw if for a moment because Gideon is already approaching in front of me.
Glancing at the blue crystal short sword and the crystal part, the words “Wind Spirit: Sylph” flashed before me.
Oh, I see. It’s appraisal.
It is certainly better to know what kind of things are sealed.
This is convenient and handy but……
Now’s not the right time for this, isn’t it?
What’s the point of using “appraisal” now?
“Here I come!”
Gideon leaps at me with his new sword.
Thanks to the Golden Flame, I can counter his movement. I rolled to dodge it.
“Haha! What’s wrong now!?”
I can only try to keep my distance from him.
“Oi, oi, where are you going?”
With his new momentum, I desperately attempt to keep my distance as I looked around while still using the new skill.
I noticed faint lights here and there. Pebbles and stone clubs appear to be glowing faintly. The light glows in the same way as the crystal on the short sword.
(Can I find something that can be unsealed even from this distance?)
Suddenly, I realized something.
(Appraisal even from a distance…. then, can it be used for detection?!)
It’s essentially a search tool to find sealed items then!
(Right! This way!)
Looking around, I run away, making Gideon chase after me. I wanted to find “that” before I was noticed.
(There it is!)
From my experience diving into dungeons, I was certain that it would be there. I held my hand towards the floor and used my skill.
| Skill, 『Alarm』was used. Executing 【 Unseal】. |
It wasn’t the spirits or Solana who I woke up.
―It was the dungeon itself.
“Trap!?”
Gideon fell forward.
He put his hands out in front of him as if swimming, but he only grabbed air. I woke up a trap that was on the dungeon exploration floor ―the very same trap where an adventurer had fallen in before.
“Riioooon!”
Glaring at me with a ferocious expression, Gideon is sucked into the pit.
“You bastaaaaaaaard!!”
Zudoon!
There was a tremendous thud. Underneath is the combat layer. A few beats later, Gideon’s sword was thrown and rolled to the dungeon floor with a clatter.
『He fell.……』
(Un, he fell.)
As I talk to Solana, I look down at the large hole in the floor.
As I listened, I heard monsters’ furious growl. I believe that those monsters at least have a dagger, but I’d better not go out to help.
Then the other adventurers caught up.
Mia-san, who was in the lead, raised her eyebrows when she saw the big hole.
“Hey, he’s out of the ring. This is Rion’s win!”
Mia-san silenced the roaring crowd by clapping her hands.
“The battle area is the first floor. Once you leave the area, you lose—that’s according to the agreement. No one is gonna complain, right?”
The adventurers look at us, stunned. They knew Gideon’s strength and wealth and they all became his lackey.
When we tried to leave, they quickly opened the way as if they were afraid of us. It made me feel a little sad that the friendly Eastern Dungeon from Father’s time no longer exist.
Some of them rushed downstairs to help Gideon.
“Let’s get out, Rion.”
The two of us left the dungeon. Guild staff members are also crowded at the entrance. Some of them seemed to be worried, and some were in tears.
“I’m okay.”
When I scratched my cheeks and laughed, the receptionist, whose face had become familiar, looked stunned.
“R-Rion-san…… You seem to have grown a lot.”
“Really?”
“Yes— and by the way, I have some news to tell you first.”
She said that some time after Gideon entered the dungeon, the people of the Temple of Odis also came to the guild. She didn’t seem to know that the Raven Warriors are already inside. Apparently, they declared that the dungeon should be closed for the day.
“Maybe they are trying to capture Gideon?”
“I don’t think that is the case Rion-san…… The Warburg family is a great nobleman who has been given the East Dungeon by the royal family. However, I hope this will bring to light what happened in the East Dungeon.…”
She doesn’t seem to have high expectations either. In the royal capital, the power of the nobility is strong. Except for extraordinary circumstances, any acts of tyranny would go unchallenged. Even challenging someone to a duel was a privilege only available to the nobles.
“The Raven Warriors I met are said to be a group who rarely appear to the public. To be honest, this is the first time I’ve come into contact with them… I’ve heard that they were hit hard by the Bloody Sunset.”
After she said that, the big man behind her cleared his throat. The receptionist oneechan hurriedly straightens her back.
“Anyway, the dungeon will be closed today! All adventurers are requested to wait at home.”
The guild seemed to be really busy.
We had nothing to do, but we also felt bad about going to exchange the magic stones we had obtained for cash. At times like these, it would be best for adventurers who fight monsters to stay nearby.
『You are off duty today, I guess. 』
(Yeah)
『In that case, I think we should go and see how your sister is doing. 』
That’s right.
There’s the matter of the giants we found underground, but most importantly, it’s about Lu. I’ll have to go see how she is now doing.
“Mia-san—”
“I heard it. I agree with Solana.”
Mia-san cut me off. As we walk through the city, Mia-san added,
“I’ll sleep somewhere close to the East Dungeon tonight. After finding that space, the East Dungeon is bound to be exciting…”
Then Mia-san suddenly stopped in her tracks.
“Damn…! I wish we had explored that cave more thoroughly! It’s a hidden room after all, so there must be a treasure chest with rare items in it…!”
Mia-san is sulking which is an expression I had never seen on her before. I couldn’t help but chuckle. It’s amazing that Mia-san isn’t overwhelmed after seeing such a space.
“We’ll have another chance.”
Maybe it’s because the battle was over, but I feel like I’m getting a bit cocky too. Mia walks in front of me, her red hair is swaying with the wind.
“Yeah. In any case, isn’t this a break from the guild?”
By this time, the streets had become sparsely populated as we are now away from the guild.
“You mean Gideon?”
“Yeah. He’s lost his reputation today. That’s a tough one for an adventurer.”
We stop in our tracks and look back towards the Adventurer’s Guild. The high walls of the Royal Capital between the dungeons were bathed in the sun.
“He won’t be able to do anything reckless like he did before in the guild again. The guild mentioned that if he did not play his cards right, the Odis Temple might have a problem with his dungeon management.”
I looked into Mia’s eyes and nodded.
It’s a sure victory.
But a gloomy feeling still remains in my heart.
“But Gideon is still a noble…. He is rich, and he hate us.”
Win and it’s over. Everything will be solved. I hope it is really as simple as that, but the reality is a bit more complicated.
Plus, I have a foreboding feeling. The hollow laughter that Gideon let out in the dungeon is still ringing in my ears.
“That’s true. It’s like, since we are adventurers, we can opt for a kill—some people will think so. Some are really kind, but there are some who are really bad.”
“Right……”
Still, if the conditions for the duel were real, it would resolve all my money worries in one fell swoop. It would also weaken Gideon’s handle on us, making it a big step forward.
Mia-san winks at me.
“Besides, Rion, you defeated the dungeon boss, right? That’s a big deal you know.”
“Oh! I understand.”
“Keep the magic stone. It’s the proof of your rank up.”
Once again, today’s achievements slowly seeped into my heart.
『Congratulations, Rion. You are even better than usual today. 』
My heart warmed as Solana congratulated me.
Today, Mia and I were able to walk together in the same direction for a long time. Now that I don’t have to hide anything about Solana, my heart feels lighter, but the pouch full of magic stones is heavy.
I told Mia-san about my promise to my mother.
“Mia-san, since you’re going to stay here anyway, would you like to stop by my house?”
“Your house?”
“Yes. It’s almost noon…… I want to introduce Mia-san to my mom and Lu.”
“Ueee? N-no, I, I’m good….. That sort of thing is….…”
“Is it no good?”, I asked with my eyes.
We stared at each other for a while and in the end, Mia-san gave in.
“……Are you sure it’s okay?”
“Yes. I can’t put out something that luxurious though.”
“Haha, if the food is warm, that’s a feast. Alright, I’ll take your word for it.”
The two of us—no, the three of us, headed home.
The dungeon boss and Gideon’s matter. I’ll deliver these two victories to Mom and Lu.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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It would be great if Gideon didn’t make it out of that pitfall alive, but that’s obviously not going to happen. Oh well, I just hope that the pressure on Rion and those close to him eases up a bit.
In Rion’s shoes, I think I’d have been tempted to Unseal Thor in that hidden area. Having the Thunder God and his hammer around would certainly be a great help in fights!
And many thanks to the translator for the high quality translation. I’m really enjoying this series.
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