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Chapter 39: Shirakami Dungeon

We are standing in front of the entrance to Shirakami Dungeon near "Mora Village."

It has been five days since we parted ways with Lido and started traveling by land.

Since Gale could drive a carriage, we bought one in a passing town and made it this far.

We already sold the carriage here in Mora Village. The carriage journey was very comfortable.

Similar to the cognition-inhibiting magical tool, Mia artifactized the broken "impact absorption magical tool" using her "Deformation" skill.

We attached it to the carriage.

Of course, we retrieved the "impact absorption artifact" before selling the carriage.

In addition, Gale had a magical tool that could determine direction and give a rough position.

Furthermore, with the map we had, we didn't get lost on the way here.

I'm amazed at Gale's thoroughness in preparation.

The high-performance magical tools of the demons had a drawback.

They could only be used by demons and magical creatures.

By the way, anyone can use elven magic tools.

If demons' magical tools could be used by anyone... I can understand why the elves would see demons as a threat.

From the capital city "Melkid" to "Mora Village," it takes 15 days to travel by changing carriages.

Even if you ride horses without any luggage, it would still take 10 days.

We have made it here in six days.

Even if Arthur were to chase after us, we would have distanced ourselves by 3 to 4 days.

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There were no signs of people near the entrance to Shirakami Dungeon.

According to Arthur, it was easy to go down to the third floor underground... But after witnessing Arthur's strength, I don't think it's wise to rely too much on that information.

We perform a final check before entering the dungeon.

Mine and Mia's equipment remains unchanged.

Karla and Gale are wearing spare sets of "Enhanced Traveler's Attire (top and bottom) Defense +91," the same as ours, because clothes can protect the whole body more than armor.

Since we didn't have any spare lightsabers or other accessories, we could only lend them armor.

As for weapons, I modified Gale's "Hardened Adamantite Sword" from an attack power of "45→95" using my "Manipulation" skill.

Karla didn't have a weapon because she was held captive.

I changed the attack power of the "Mithril Short Sword" that I use as a showpiece to "30→90" and handed it to her.

She said she didn't need a weapon since she excels in magic attacks, but she will wear it as a precaution.

They both stared at their weapons, their eyes fixed. They need to get used to them quickly.

Next is the formation.

Mia and I will take the lead and the rear since we have the "Wall of the Mind" barrier.

And Mia, who has been on guard at the rear during our previous actions together, is already accustomed to being at the back.

Karla and Gale's showed me their statuses using my "Analysis."

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Name: Karla

Occupation: (sealed)

Status: Curse

Level: 76

HP: 760/760

SP: 760/760

Blessings:

・Transformation (Drastically reduced effectiveness)

・Bloodline Curse

Skills: None

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Name: Gale

Occupation: (sealed)

Status: Curse

Level: 91

HP: 910/910

SP: 910/910

Blessings:

・Transformation (Drastically reduced effectiveness)

・Bloodline Curse

Skills: None

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What is this?

There are so many points to nitpick... Can I ask about it?

Karla, seeing me silent after being surprised, speaks up.

"You can really see our statuses. Well... demons are complicated. I'll explain it when we have time.”

"Even though you don't have skills, you can use magic?"

"I use the 'Conversion' blessing to convert SP into magic. But I can only use magic that suits me. I specialize in fire and wind magic."

"I specialize in dark magic, but I'm not particularly skilled at it."

What's with that? The blessings are too exceptional. Although I'm concerned about the "drastically reduced effectiveness."

I can manage somehow if it's me. However, I'm curious about the "Bloodline Curse." Just from the name, it's dangerous to touch. I decided not to examine it in detail.

I'll decide what to do after hearing Karla's explanation.

We arranged the formation from the front as follows: me, Gale, Karla, and Mia.

Mia turned her face towards Karla.

“It’s the first time in Shirakami Dungeon for Karla and Gale too, right?”

"That's right. But I have heard about how to use the 'Gonhillrim Pass' bracelet from my father. My father has been to 'Gonhillrim' before."

What? Does the Demon King have connections with dwarves.

"Does the Demon King also have the 'Gonhillrim Pass' bracelet?"

"No, he doesn't have it. He went there with the guidance of a dwarf, and at that time, he observed how to use the bracelet."

It seems they will teach us how to use it once we enter the dungeon.

We stepped into Shirakami Dungeon.

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It was dark inside the dungeon, just like the abandoned mine near the town of Barcery.

Fluorite seemed to be present in the floor, ceiling, and walls of the dungeon.

A staircase leading downstairs was found shortly after entering a little further from the entrance, so we descended.

―― Shirakami Dungeon, 1st Floor Underground

Upon descending the stairs, there was a corridor about three meters in diameter extending into the distance.

With this much space, it should be fine even if we encounter battles.

Before proceeding, we need to learn how to use the "Gonhillrim Pass" bracelet.

Karla seems to have realized what I wanted to say.

"Your right arm is wearing the 'Gonhillrim Pass Permit' bracelet. Now, try pointing your right arm in various directions."

As instructed, I aim my right arm in different directions.

Hmm? What's this? Vibrations are coming from the armband... Oh, they're gone.

I point the armband in the direction where I felt the vibrations.

Ah! There are vibrations again.

"According to what my father heard from the dwarves, the pass will guide us through the path. The entrance to 'Gonhillrim' is constantly moving, so without the 'Gonhillrim Pass,' we wouldn't be able to reach it."

I see, it would be impossible to find it without this.

"It's amazing that both Kukuto-san and Maruru-san have such valuable items... Are those two really important people?"

"Mia, don't you know? Among the dwarves, there is a title called 'Meister,' which signifies the pinnacle of craftsmanship. Both of them are 'Meisters.'"

"A-Are Meisters really that impressive?”

“I don't know much either, but I heard that only ten people have ever become Meisters. Moreover, it's quite famous when it's a parent and child who both achieved it. It's a big deal even for me and Gale, as demons."

"........"

They never even boasted about it to us. That's just like those two.

Well, whether they're famous people or not doesn't matter.

They are family to us.

At that moment, Karla and and Gale suddenly raise their heads and look towards the end of the corridor.

"Takumi, monsters are coming from the front."

"I can't see anything, though... How do you know?"

"We demons can communicate with monsters. Except for special ones, we can't communicate much, but we can sense slight emotions."

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