290 - - The Underground of the Temple

As the Prime Minister stepped forward in front of the statue, three magic circles appeared on the floor. They are arranged to form an equilateral triangle with the magic circle with the Prime Minister at its apex.

"To each magic circle!

At the Prime Minister's words, I enter the magic circle.

The four of us, myself, the grocer, the priest to be escorted, and Black. In the next magic circle are Yuni, four knights of the constellation who know each other, a stranger, the escorting princess ......, and Mistiff. They seem to get along well with each other, grooming each other on Yuni's shoulder. Our furballs fight when they see each other, but why?

I thought that White would be a sealed beast, and Black would become a member as long as his liking level is high like the spirit pattern that followed him on a whim, but I have a feeling that Black will officially join the group!

"He who invokes the Mistiff must invoke it before the transition. Please be aware that this is the first and only time you will be allowed to enter the temple basement with Misty.

The Prime Minister's words made me think that there was going to be an event with the Mistyphs that I had with me, and then a large number of Mistyphs appeared in the magic circle next to me. The one on Yuni's shoulder moves to the shoulder of the Gemini knight, and brown, supple figures appear on the shoulders of the other knights.

Fluffy heaven!

The boy king was talking as if only the representative of the group - Yuni - had a mystiff, but either he misunderstood or he dared to say it wrong. Well, I guess it was the former. If it was the latter, it makes no sense since they know now, and Mistyf doesn't want to be seen in public in the first place.

Yuni smiles happily at the Mistiffs who appear. The knights grinning at her (and others around them) pretend they don't see it.

"Black, black, there are so many Mistyphs!"

"...... Hun."

I called out to Black in a whisper and poked him on his clothes, but for some reason he replied without concern. I wondered if it was because the event was in progress.

I haven't been able to talk to Yuni properly since I came to Sadiras, because there is always a knight around. I won't get involved, I won't get involved!　When we exchanged patocas, it was before Yuni joined the clan, so we had time to spare, but with someone around at all hours of the day, it was a bit difficult to interact with each other. I was nervous about what would happen if I were to give out some information about Yuni.

The other day, she told me a shocking fact and I was so shocked.

I thought he was in the second group because he seemed to be busy with his work on the release date of this game, but he said without changing his expression, "That's one thing, but I couldn't enter until my birthday". I couldn't help but butt in.

He really wanted to make her an eternal minor, but he had inadvertently told the Sagittarius knight or something his set age (・・・・) a few years ago, and he had to come of age out of sheer determination.

I've interacted with the Sagittarius, the Twins and the Goat in every game, and I know they are good guys, so I can't stand to keep quiet about it, but I don't want to ruin their dreams by telling them. I feel at peace not to get involved as much as possible these days.

"The underground is a special kind of ground, and only trained priests and Princess Sylvia can communicate with each other. And if you miss the enemy on the one hand, the enemy will increase in the next section on the other hand. It will be difficult to reach the guardian beast without cooperation. Mistiffs remain in this world only during the night, and we must complete our dialogue with the guardian before the dawn.

The time attack is not yet known, as it depends on the depth and complexity of the underground.

"Underground is the world of Ishwaan, and it is not easy for man. Go with caution."

The Prime Minister's staff hit the floor with a clunk, and the transition began.

"My name is Suig, the priest who has been asked to guide us, and I look forward to working with you.

After the transition, the priest introduces himself.

The area around the bellows is surrounded by darkness. There is no sign of water, and the stones are blackish in color, so they are probably not the stalactites of the real world, but they look just like the ones in the real world, with bar-like stones hanging from the top and stalagmite-like shapes growing from the bottom.

We have night vision, so we don't have to worry about lights, but Suig has a cantera. Illuminated by the cantera, the dark caverns took on a different color. Only one of the paths, which already divides into three directions, is white in the darkness.

"The way forward is this white path. If you take any other path, you will be returned to the temple, so please be careful not to stray.

"Yes, let's go, shall we?"

We saw Galahad and the others nodding and stepped onto the white road. The white road is only recognizable because it is surrounded by black, but in reality it is a light gray color.

There is a low sound in the distance, as if the wind is blowing in from somewhere.

"Come here, white."

"Hmm, you finally called out, didn't you?"

White appears in front of me, about the size of a large dog.

"White ......!

The cantera shakes and the illuminated scenery shakes as if Sweig was startled by the white.

"There were a lot of people here just now. I'd like to ask you something..."

"Oops!　You're early, we have a visitor."

Galahad, with his sword at the ready, looks somewhat amused.

As they advance, Galahad tries to talk with them, but the enemy has already appeared. White starts to run.

Mistiff has gone into battle himself!　I thought you couldn't call them to come underground in the first place."

While Sweig is mumbling, the battle has begun, and White, who has also spread an anomaly to the enemy, is already about to move on.

The enemy is a black, writhing ant with horns on its body.

"Wait a minute!　Aren't there a lot of enemies?

"Why are there so many of them all of a sudden?

Galahad slashes at the confused enemies, and Camilla unleashes her magic.

"I don't know, I remember this phenomenon.

Eagle strikes an enemy who leaks from their attack.

"White, wait!　The only way through here is the road whitened by the cantera!"

And I rushed after White.

"Galahad, carry this!"

"What?　This is a priest ！！！！"

"Hyaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

I thought I heard the voices of Cal and Galahad behind me, and with a strange cry, the dark path was illuminated and a white path became visible. Thank God there is no fork in the road at the moment.

"White, at least use [black] for protection."

"It's useless because you can't hit it!"

<, and we beat them without losing White. I think they are stronger than those in Ran, but I wonder if the recommended level is lower in .

"White, right!　Right!"

At any rate, he tells White, who is ahead of him, the right way and releases a thunderbolt.

This is absolutely crazy!

"U....... I don't feel good ......."

"Be careful, Priestess. Apparently, the cantera only works if you have it."

"Geez!　Don't be so cool!

"Reminds me of what happened in the labyrinth: ......"

"I wonder what it's like to be a mystiff who has to use [inducements] to fight?"

"Eagle!　You're going to have to carry me!

No.

What's going on back there?　I want to turn around to see what's going on, but I can't because I'm afraid I'll lose White if I take my eyes off him. I have a feeling that the priest might be unhappy, but I can't turn around. Well, I don't have time for that, so there's nothing I can do!

Without looking behind as fast as we can - no, we chase after the white while brushing off the enemy.

"What a dead end!"

Sniffling, White stands in front of the wall.

"White, this is a dungeon where you have to cooperate with the other party going the other way.

It's not efficient!

He looks behind him for the first time, soothing the pouting White.

Oh yeah. A priest is being carried by Galahad with a deathly look on his face. He is carried on his shoulders with a smiling Kal by his side. Eagle and Camilla stop walking with a sigh and lower their weapons.

"Hey, Homura (Lengard), let's not let them run free, okay?"

"Sorry."

How did I become so belligerent?

Priestess, tell the princess we've arrived.

Yes, sir.

As Galahad dropped Sweig off, Cal asked. Sweig looked more out of breath and more tired than Galahad, who had carried him all the way here.

"White, you're putting others at risk by running out so suddenly, check first to see if you can level up.

And I've got black in my pocket!

"Well, with you around, I'm sure I'll be fine."

The white one became smaller and climbed onto my shoulder. Oh, the softness of his fur against my cheek.

"He's got you all wrapped up, doesn't he?"

"Before that, why are you aware that leveling up is ah(...)?"

I hear Camilla and Eagle arguing.

White will listen to me once I tell him, but I must give the same warning to Kuzunoha.

"We've made contact. He was very, very surprised.

The shortness of breath seems to have subsided, but Swig remains seated.

"Well, it's too soon."

Galahad says in a disgusted voice as he leans against a large sword that he has thrust into the ground.

"Dash, dash!"

Camilla's shoes are like pinwheels, and I wonder how she can run on such a bad terrain.

"Sorry, I'll make you some tea."

He picks a flat spot and sets out a table.

"I'd rather eat rice instead of tea, and I don't want any more sweets today.

Yeah, we've been having sweets and tea.

"I'll do the liberation technique first.

Sweig gets up and begins to trace the wall with his fingers, and white lines appear on the black wall, following his fingers, creating an intricate pattern.

< to light it up, but I think I'd better wait until I'm done.

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For chopstick rest, I served a refreshing red and white namasu with daikon radish and carrots, and spicy marinated mushrooms. Miso soup with wakame seaweed and tofu. White and black tea.

"Oh, can I have some too?"

"Feel free to do so?"

No, you wouldn't let one person eat under these circumstances, would you?　What kind of devil are you?

Suig sits down on the chair with a bit of happiness, and we eat.

"Oh, I like rice better than bread.

Galahad eats deliciously.

"I've never been in the habit of eating raw eggs, but I love the sweetness involved."

I'm glad that Camilla eats well for a woman who doesn't like to eat.

"Sorry, Homura, can you give me a spoon?"

Eagle is dexterous, but seems to have trouble putting together a bowl of rice that falls apart. Galahad seems to have no problem with it, as he eventually dips his mouth into the bowl and gobbles it down.

And the man who even eats his bowl of rice with grace stops for a moment when he notices a carrot mixed in with the namasu.

Suig takes a bite and sighs, but he remains frozen and not moving. The chopsticks seem to have turned into a pair of grip chopsticks, and I gently put the spoon down in his hand.

Now, when it comes time for after-dinner tea, I have to talk to Bai.