Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 274: Transporting the Heroes
Surrounded by fifty legendary-class dragonfolk—the forty-five expedition members and his five escorts—Tauro crossed the dungeon’s first floor and reached the transfer room, which also served as a rest room.
On the way, the conquest force had incinerated every slime they encountered with a single spell, taking no chances whatsoever.
It was among the highest-level magic Tauro had ever witnessed.
He could only pity the slimes destroyed by such overwhelming force.
Tauro was also concerned about Pella, which was imitating the front of his leather armor. Despite seeing other slimes burned, however, it showed no agitation.
As Tauro’s familiar, Pella appeared to place his safety above every other concern, including creatures of its own kind.
“When I tested [Spatial Transfer] before, I reached the 201st floor. Is that still the deepest floor the dragonfolk have reached?”
After entering the rest room, Tauro addressed the representative of the conquest force.
“Yes. I was a member of the support force during that expedition. We reached the 201st floor and then withdrew. That was several decades ago, and no one has returned there since.”
The representative nodded, while the other veteran heroes murmured in agreement.
“So we truly can reach the 201st floor in a single move.”
Even these legendary warriors trembled with excitement at the prospect.
“Then let’s go at once. One warning: the 201st floor closely resembles the shallow slime layer, so please don’t mistake one for the other.”
The expedition should already have received a report about Tauro’s previous mistake, but he repeated the warning to be safe.
He then explained the transportation procedure.
“This is my first time moving such a large force. I’ll transport fifteen people at a time—one conquest team and its two support teams. Please divide yourselves into those three expedition groups.”
Tauro formed a circle with the first group of fifteen.
“Here we go.”
With that brief warning, Tauro and the first group vanished from the rest room, leaving everyone else behind.
“They really disappeared!”
“Have the second group prepare!”
“I never imagined reaching the deepest known floor could be this easy!”
“The expedition begins once we arrive. Don’t let your guard down!”
While the remaining warriors exchanged excited shouts, Tauro returned almost immediately.
“Second group, please form a circle.”
At his call, the next fifteen dragonfolk hurried into position.
“Then, let’s go.”
Sounding almost like an attendant operating an attraction, Tauro activated [Spatial Transfer] and carried the second group to the 201st floor.
“We’re next. Form the final group and be ready!”
The last expedition group prepared itself while Tauro completed the second trip and returned.
“This is the final trip. Let’s go.”
This time, the remaining fifteen expedition members and Tauro’s five escorts formed a circle around him. All twenty were transferred instantly to the 201st floor.
“This truly is the deepest floor we reached!”
When the final group arrived, the representative of the first conquest team confirmed their location.
“We’ll proceed first. As everyone knows, the conquest team’s duty is to locate the route to the next floor, while our support teams handle treatment, investigation, and logistics. May fortune favor us all.”
The first expedition group left the rest room and descended the stairs to the 202nd floor.
“We’ll depart as well. Support teams, maintain close communication with the other groups.”
After that reminder, the second expedition group followed the first down the stairs.
The representative of the third conquest team turned to Tauro before leaving.
“We’ll be going now. Thank you, Tauro-dono. From this point onward, your principal duty will be transporting supply personnel between the surface and this rest room. We’re counting on you.”
After thanking him, the third expedition group also descended to the 202nd floor.
“I suppose the largest part of my work is finished.”
Tauro exhaled and drank a magic-restoration potion.
“Not quite, Tauro-dono. Once the conquest force advances, you must regularly transport supply teams from the first-floor rest room to this one. That work is essential to the expedition, so please continue assisting us.”
Tsugumu, captain of Tauro’s escort, spoke with complete seriousness.
“Right. The supply teams will leave this rest room and deliver provisions to the conquest and support teams below, correct?”
“Essentially, they support the support force. In previous expeditions, supplies had to be carried through every floor to the deepest rest room. Thanks to you, that portion has become vastly easier. Even so, we’ll need you to transport each supply team between the first and 201st floors at regular intervals.”
Tsugumu’s grave expression showed that the captain felt guilty about placing so much continuing responsibility on Tauro.
No one else could perform the task, however.
“Understood. It’s no problem. Today’s uses of [Spatial Transfer] were much less exhausting than my previous attempt. Shall we return to the first floor now?”
Tauro smiled and formed a circle with his five escorts before transferring them back to the dungeon’s first floor.