This is the Boss Room on the 30th floor underground. However, they say no one who enters can leave.
“Yes, after defeating this, the Demon Lord’s Room should be in sight, or at least that’s what we thought.”
“It’s because the Lamia who was supposed to be the ruler of this room has already escaped to the surface.”
Before this, there was a “Twin-Tailed Lamia” with two tails, who was said to be incredibly strong. A party of prisoners apparently defeated her, went to the Demon Lord’s Room on the 33rd floor, and then fled back. Afterward, it seems no one else who subsequently entered this Quasi Demon Lord Room has ever returned.
(I never imagined the successor to the room, or rather, the successor Lamia, would have the ability to petrify just by being seen.)
However, when we entered just now, enemies from the Demon Lord’s Castle were packed in so tightly, it was no wonder the Medusa-Lamia fled. Where what was likely the stone throne sat, a giant pill bug-shaped enemy was seated.
“Derus-san, there are a massive number of stone statues.”
“Yes, Mogunami-san. It’s almost scary. I was surprised by the crowd right after we entered.”
“Some are severely damaged, but the majority seem salvageable.”
No, this isn’t our fault, is it? We used Area Magic as much as possible to avoid damaging the stone statues or walls… I even held back my Rolling Triangle, as it definitely splits things vertically with a clean cut!
(It might be okay if they were perfectly spaced, but I’m not confident.)
“Little Brother, over here, over here.”
“Ah, yes, Sil-neechan. But right now, Natsu-nee is in her Assassin form, which is humanoid.”
“Don’t get caught up in the details! These aren’t prisoners, are they?”
Were ordinary adventurers, who had received permission to enter, also turned into stone statues? Thinking that, we went to what could be called the room’s coastline, a cave leading towards the sea. Stone statues of people who must have crawled out from the sea were gathered there.
“Ahhh… these are from the Mermaid Race, aren’t they?”
“There seem to be many males. What should we do?”
“Clarice-san, what do you suggest?” “Well…”
I thought we could deal with them on our way back, as it’s just a passageway, but it took quite a bit of time. If they were prisoners, we could leave them for later, but are merfolk, especially males, valuable? Or was that the Angel Race? Anyway, if we undo the curse here, and the Demon Lord is still alive, returning to the sea might be difficult.
(Especially since the underwater route hasn’t been dealt with yet.)
So, what about from this side… Using the seawater bowls, we could only transport two people at a time. Or maybe they can survive on land, gasping, for a short time?
“Husband, even if they are prisoners, we could set up a Teleportation Magic Circle here and transport them up.”
“Ah, Helen-san, that’s true. though they might be eliminated if a new Quasi Demon Lord appears.”
“Until then, of course, it would take the effort of either Sufma-sama or Ange-sama coming here.”
They might get scrubbed by a Lamia’s tail.
“Ah, maybe we can use that!”
I take out a giant carriage from my Item Box! Well, just the main body. This contains a Teleportation Magic Circle connected to somewhere, maybe Lurs Village, so it’s quick.
(But that would be taking a detour.)
“Derus-sama, rather than using the Teleportation Magic Circle, it might be better to ask Ange-sama to handle it later.”
“Ah, I see. With Anju-chan’s magic power and proficiency, she could probably teleport us not just around the island, but all the way to the port.”
“And we also have a Teleport Scroll.”
Thinking “Just as expected of Clarice-san,” I put the carriage away.
“Well then, shall we proceed?”
“Yes, but let’s use that carriage to bring Anju-chan over here.”
“R-right, Helen-san, considering the distance. It seems difficult to make it to the 30th floor all at once.”
…Is she trying to cover for me? Oh well, let’s move forward… Behind the throne is a staircase to the 31st floor underground.
“Huh? Natsu-nee, what’s wrong?”
“No, I was just wondering if any of those Angels might have infiltrated.”
“It’s considerate of you to worry, but they say they’re the non-combat type.”
Speaking of which, Harmy-san also said she didn’t know why she followed… If they aren’t in the prison, including the Dungeon…
“Resting is over. Let’s head straight for the Demon Lord’s Room!”
“YES!”
As we delve deeper, besides the enemies of the Demon Lord’s Castle, Deep Lamias and Under Sea Lizards, who had seemingly survived by hiding, appear. They have such slimy, gooey appearances that the Assassins seem to have trouble taking them down.
“Whoa, it slithered over here!”
“Husband, it’s a Snake Slide Lamia! Hup!”
Even trying to entangle it with a whip, it slips free… At that moment, a Freezing Succubus and a Hot Succubus jointly spray hot water!
“GUAAA!!”
The boiling water attack seems to have worked. After a while, it appeared to stop moving, so we put it in the Item Box.
“Um, Derus-san.”
“Ah, yes, Juni-san. What is it, coming back all this way?”
“The Snake Slide Lamia’s secretion is a high-class lotion. If possible, it would be better not to boil it.”
It seems she wants it.
“Understood. Then, Jin-chan, let’s go with freezing it.”
“It will take time, but…”
“In that case, well, let’s leave it. We can try to retrieve it later if possible.”
On this floor, as the intensity has increased, Treasure Chests are also visible here and there. Wait, is it moving?! Looking closely, yes, it’s obvious, this is it.
“Derus-san, it’s the long-awaited Mimic Lamia.”
“Natsu-nee, I’m not that excited about it… Yeah, it’s obvious.”
If a treasure chest has a giant tail attached to it, it’s just a normal one, and it’s crawling along.
“Alright, please.”
“YES!”
Leaving it to the four Assassins, wepress on. And so, we clear the 32nd floor underground and arrive at the gate to the true Demon Lord’s Room on the 33rd floor underground.
“Derus-sama, please be careful.”
“I know. The octopus-like sexy monster uses charm, right?”
“Even with this staff and your own status effect defenses, it’s better to be safe.”
There’s a status contradiction, you see. To recap, when “absolute effect” and “absolute prevention” clash, the higher level wins… We need to be prepared.
“Then, let us open it. Ent, Eldorado.” “YES!”
We have the two Succubi open the gate! Inside is a sandy beach, and behind it, the sea. Sitting on a seashell throne in the center is…!!
“Gyogyogyogyo, welcome, gyo. I am ‘Kyu-bun no Nanan Gyodon,’ gyo!”
“Yes, my name is Clarice.” “Who’s that short guy there, gyo?!”
“Ah, me?! I’m Derus. Um, so, speaking of ‘Kyu-bun no Nanan Gyodon,’ what does the ‘don’ at the end mean?!”
“Quiet, gyo! Say ‘san,’ you idiot, gyo!”
Ah, I’ve made him angry. And on both sides are cool, white squid-like, male humanoid monsters wearing glasses! On the other side are red octopus-like, female humanoid monsters. Indeed, rather than sexy, those large breasts are a cheat…
“Um, Derus-sama, are you not charmed, even though you’re not affected by charm magic?”
“W-what are you talking about, Clarice-san, as if…”
My heart skipped a beat, but that’s a secret.
“Now, it’s time for battle, gyo!!”
Then, all four Assassins charge towards “Kyu-bun no Nanan Gyodon!!”
(Yes, let’s finish this quickly!!)
However, the swords of those four… did not reach him.
