This is the Komomo Dungeon, which was originally called the “Child Dungeon.”
I’m here to retrieve a Rare Magic Stone, an ingredient for El, from the ruins of a village where I lived for nearly a year. I was the one who repaired the former village chief’s house and the well, the only things left after everyone else fled.
(But other houses have been significantly repaired too.)
I see a few figures.
No, upon closer inspection, they’re Dwarves.
Indeed, apart from the village chief’s house, the other houses have been rebuilt to Dwarf size.
“Anju, Amari, let’s come down here and release our Concealment.”
“Roger, roger!” “You’re going to show yourselves, right?”
“Yes, but Anju, please walk.”
As we reach the entrance of the ruined village, Dwarf soldiers are present.
There’s also a sign with something written on it, but it’s in the Dwarf language.
“Hey, you people, you look suspicious.”
“Ah, yes, I suppose we do.”
A Hero in a black mantle, deliberately not in a Porter-like disguise today.
Leading them is an enigmatic black-robed Illusionist, whose sickle and staff suggest they are no ordinary individual.
Also, a girl in black attire, referred to as an Assassin wrap, with only her eyes visible.
(Hmm, they certainly look suspicious.)
“What business do you have here?”
“We’re here on a request from the Adventurer Guild to subjugate the Quasi Demon Lord, ‘My,.'”
“It’s a Queen Bee Monster. Here, our Adventurer Cards.”
They scoffed at the golden cards!
“These are just toys.”
“No, these are from the Movermas Continent.”
“Liars are not allowed entry.”
This is problematic. I could just bypass them, but Mr. Rubas told me to get the latest information here.
“Hmm, should we just do it~?”
“Yeah, do it, do it~!”
“Anju, Amari, no rough stuff!”
Indeed, there’s only one gatekeeper, so it’s not like I can’t bypass them…
“Um, my name is Derus. I lived here until a few months ago.”
“Oh, I heard this place was maintained by the great Dwarf Sage, Karuh.”
“That’s a lie! Well, anyway, we were told to come here by Mr. Rubas at the Adventurer Guild.”
Ah, a long spear has been pointed at me.
“What should we do, Mr. Security Guard? Should I fight you?”
“Don’t bother. All the Dwarves from inside will come out.”
“Anju, what should we do… Anju?!”
As if having floated up…!!
“Let’s get out of here—!!”
With Instantaneous Movement, we arrive above the roof of the Adventurer Guild in Ikutamakki Village!
“Wh-wh-wh-what just happened?!”
Ah, I seem to have brought the Dwarf soldier with me.
“Let’s go down.”
We teleported again to the entrance below.
“Excuse us, that’s our Illusionist’s ability.”
“Th-the range…”
“That’s how powerful her Magic Power is.”
As we entered, we saw several Dwarves, perhaps Adventurers.
(Ah, Mr. Rubas noticed us!)
“Mr. Derus, what is the matter?”
“Yes, this soldier doesn’t believe that I came here on Mr. Rubas’s orders.”
I went to the back of the reception, and we talked for a while.
The soldier’s complexion seemed to be changing gradually.
“…Mr. Derus, our conversation is concluded.”
“Y-excuse me. I didn’t realize you were a Human who became royalty of the Dwarf Country on the Western Continent.”
(I knew it would come to that—!!!)
“Ah, and Mr. Derus, the Village Chief would like a word.”
“Did you tell them that too?”
“Yes! I also told them about obtaining the Rare Magic Stone with Karuh, and defeating the Premium Pixie… My sincerest apologies!”
He bowed politely.
(Ah, that’s right. If that’s the case,)
“Mr. Rubas, if you’re not too busy, let’s go together to the former ruined village where this soldier was, and I’ll explain the situation.”
“However, at this hour, only I am here…”
“In that case, we’ll just teleport back here again each time.”
“No, I will explain it thoroughly.”
Wow, the security Dwarf suddenly looks reliable!
“Understood. Alright, Anju, let’s go back.”
“Roger, roger!” “See you again!”
Almost simultaneously with Amari’s words, we returned to the gate of the ruined village.
“Amazing, Illusionist. Or rather, Adventurers.”
“Not at all. So, what exactly is this place?”
“This is a Dwarf base for harvesting and managing Komomo in the Komomo Dungeon.”
Ah, they’ve outsourced it to the Dwarves.
(Indeed, only a limited number of Humans can enter.)
“Then I shall guide you inside. Hey, someone relieve me of guard duty!”
When I called out to what seemed to be a guardhouse, two new Dwarves emerged.
And then we were led to the familiar former Village Chief’s house. It feels like my home has been hijacked.
Some parts seem to have been Customized for Dwarves, like the doorknob height.
(Hmm, it’s just right for me!)
I never thought of that.
“Captain, we have guests! They say they will help us conquer the beehive!”
The Dwarf who came from inside was slightly larger than the others. Yes, they looked strong.
(But then again, considering the Giant Dwarves I’ve seen…)
Upon seeing us, he showed a gap-toothed smile and spoke.
“You guys look strong!”
“Yes, well…”
“We’ve been having trouble with the big bees that have been coming lately. Please, come in.”
We were led to the living room, where I used to relax just a few months ago.
Yes, this isn’t a residence; it’s an office. The security guard whispered something to the captain, causing his face to twitch slightly before he stood bolt upright and bowed his head!
“From the Movermas Continent, royalty! My apologies!!”
(Stop it here too—!!!)
How formidable are the Royals of the Dwarf Country.
“Indeed. You need not be so humble.”
“Anju?!”
The security Dwarf began guarding the living room door!
“Ah, Captain, please act normally. Um…”
“My apologies for not introducing myself sooner. I am Galus, captain of the Komomo Harvest Team.”
“Ah, nice to meet you. I’m Derus.” “I’m Anju—” “And I’m Amari!”
For now, everyone has been ushered to sit down, with gestures of “please, please.”
“Now, son-in-law, please ask us anything you wish.”
“Stop calling me son-in-law—!!!”
