“That’s all the information. Four types, please conquer them with the appropriate sub-Demon Lords.”
As soon as Sub Guild Master Ganes finished speaking, Clarice was guided in.
I hastily wiped away the traces of tears. Yes, as an adventurer, I need to look forward and move on.
“What do you think, Sekki? Shall we dive in together for now?”
“Yes, we are an A-Class Party, but shall we accompany you to the B Area?”
“Right. We observed the hundredth floor from the C Area, and it wasn’t anything special.”
At that moment, the Sub Guild Master produced two cards.
“Oh, if you’re entering and exiting from this West Area, I’ll specially lend you passes up to the 200th floor.”
“What, really?!”
I couldn’t help but jump at the offer.
“After all, we’re talking about defeating Beast Shooter, one of the Seven Great Demon Lords. We’ll provide the maximum cooperation our guild can offer. The sub-Boss Room is on the 250th floor.”
“Thank you!”
“This Magic Elevator can transport you to the deepest part from the west side, but given its location, it can only hold eight people, so please be careful.”
Let’s see, there are five members of Smile Handmade and four from Nina Starlights, making it nine people—just barely too many.
However, if the safety zone is below, we can just wait, so there’s no need to reduce the number of people unnecessarily.
“If Derus can fit into my chest, it shouldn’t be a problem.”
“Like Anju from before? If a man like me did that, my masculine pride…”
“Those things can be consumed all you want on the night in bed, right, Clarice?”
“I suspect the capacity limit isn’t just about weight or area.”
“Ah, that’s right. Also, the waiting area after descending is like a mountain hut, so you won’t have any trouble waiting there.”
With that, the Sub Guild Master gave us a limited-time, free pass for the West District Magic Elevator.
A maid brought over a large crystal and placed one pass on it. Then, she had Nina and Clarice place their hands on it to register them.
“Derus, you too.”
“What? The Leader and Sub-Leader should be enough.”
“If the person with the highest level and strength, Derus, isn’t registered, then who is?”
It seemed to be okay with Ganes, so I accepted the offer, but it’s only one pass that I’ll be given.
Once I received it, I then passed one of the passes to Sekki and his group.
“Yuma! Extend your hand.”
“Yes, Leader.”
This handsome Sage, Yuma, is probably the Sub-leader.
He has an appearance that makes you think he might adjust his hairstyle with a comb and strike a pose.
When it was done, Ganes stood up, apparently to give his closing remarks.
“Alright, good. As you know, even with a joint party of A-Class and B-Class, going solo on the 200th floor is out of the question. It’s dark and easy to get separated, so be careful, alright?”
“Understood.” “With our teamwork, we’ll be fine.”
Nina and Sekki responded, and the talk concluded.
Deciding to descend immediately, we asked the maid who brought the crystal to handle it similarly to the Hero Reception. In fact, this maid could probably work as a receptionist as well.
“Then, let’s go. Sekki, could you and your Party, being of a higher class, go down first?”
“Certainly. Let’s go then.”
We went down from the third floor to the building’s basement, where the Magic Elevators were lined up. We went to the one marked “200” and showed our passes. The door seemed to open when you held it up to the crystal just before boarding.
“By the way, you only need it when you get on. You don’t need it for the return trip.”
The guard, who had probably never seen the pass holder before, kindly explained.
“Then, we’ll go ahead.”
Immediately after the radiant members descended, Clarice came up beside me.
“So, about that sword and letter?”
“Ah, yes, it’s here, look.”
I showed her the Pride Sword I had stored in my Item Box.
“Well, this is from the Western Continent.”
“Yes, and about the contents of the letter…”
As the Magic Elevator returned, I boarded and spent the reasonably long time it took to reach the 200th floor relating the contents of the letter that the Sub Guild Master had told me. This time, I didn’t cry. Yes, I shouldn’t have cried.
“I see. So, those Ric members were simply infatuated with a violent man and betrayed you.”
“They seem to have come to their senses now.”
“…If my prediction is correct, those Ric members will be coming sooner or later.”
“Huh? Who’s coming?”
“To Derus’s place, under the guise of apologizing, they’ll come to reconcile.”
Whaat?!
I involuntarily looked up at Nina.
“Indeed, it would be best if they didn’t, but they will likely come to reclaim Derus.”
“No way, intercontinental travel costs a fortune!”
“But they’re from a Count Family, aren’t they? They’ll probably think they can get forgiven if they beg.”
You can figure all that out…
“However, Derus won’t betray us, right?”
“Yes, of course. I’m going to marry Nina and Clarice, and Anju too.”
“Helen, you join as well.”
“I-I, I…”
“Nina, please don’t force such things!”
I’ve thought about it before, but they often casually suggest things like “take me” or “become my lover.” Is there a reason for that? I can almost understand it, but such things should be between the concerned parties…
“We’re here at the 200th floor. Helen, I’ll give you the Fairy Ring.”
“Thank you.”
Yes, I want to see what a Level 55 Summoner acquires quickly.
“We have arrived.”
The place we emerged into truly felt like a cramped mountain hut.
It was cramped with Sekki’s group, who had arrived earlier.
“Alright, everyone’s here. Let’s go.”
“Excuse me, Nina, please wait. My sister, Yua…”
“Did something happen?”
“The toilet!”
“I see. Then we’ll wait.”
(Let’s just get it over with already…)
After waiting for Yua to come out of the single, unisex cubicle toilet, I thought, “Now let’s go!” but then it was Helen. Well, it’s fine, she probably found it difficult to say something as a slave.
“Alright, we’re leaving.”
Opening a thick door that felt strongly reinforced with defensive magic, we illuminated the pitch-black darkness with Light Magic. It was a deep, deep underground chasm with an undeniably heavy and cold atmosphere.
“Amazing. They’ve already sniffed us out, I see… a swarm of Dark Wyverns.”
