84 - Episode 1 Light, Level 15

"So we've come this far, huh?

I stand at the top of the giant tower, at the top of the tiered, wedding-cake-like section, and catch the wind.

Below me, a large number of humans are gathering.

Some are preparing meals, some are working to build living quarters, some are young, some are young, some are old - all sorts of people are gathering.

All are people of the race (human) who had been enslaved by the Queen Elf Kingdom.

They defeated the "White Knights," the supreme force of the Queen Elf Kingdom, and imposed the "Declaration of Absolute Racial Independence" on the Queen Elf Kingdom. They decided to liberate the races and build a kind of independent city in this place.

Of course, the center of the city is the "Giant Tower" we created.

At first, only a few dozen meters of trees were cut down around the area, but the trees have been cut down even wider, and the area is already over one kilometer long.

We had built a residential area for the human population there, a commercial area, albeit a simple one, and had begun to build a city.

（The trees were already being cut down, and the city was being built. The question of "What is the best way to get to know the "Master"? Although there are still many unknowns, such as the existence of those other than the Master, ...... we must continue to gather more information and take revenge. There is a high possibility that we will be fighting countries other than the Queen State. We are still new on the ground, and we don't know what will happen in the future. We have to keep our heads up. (......)

The wind blows.

A pleasant breeze blows, ruffling my hair slightly.

(Thinking back, it's been a long time since I got here. Especially in the beginning, when I was transferred to the lowest level of the abyss, I was alone with May. ......)

I think back to the old days as I gaze at the city that is being built from a giant tower.

Yes, it was that time, when I met Mei after almost being killed.

Looking back, it all started back then...

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--About 3 years ago, Nahura.

I, Light, was betrayed and almost killed by the members of the "Gathering of Tribes," a group of people I had trusted.

Luckily, I was able to escape from the members of the "Gathering of Tribes" by being caught in a transfer trap, but next, I was targeted by a monster from the lowest level of the "Abyss".

I hit the gift "Infinite Gacha" in desperation, and as a result, I got "SUR, Mei the Seeker's Maid, Level 9". 999" and luckily picks up a life.

I had a conversation with her, May, about the future.

I want to be strong and look back at them. And I want to know the truth about why the country tried to find, capture, and kill "Master".

Hearing my intention, May tells me.

Let's increase the number of friends with the gift of "Infinite Gacha" and create Light-sama's kingdom in this dungeon first.

I only vaguely understood May's statement, "Let's create Light-sama's kingdom," but I didn't say anything and decided to press the "Infinite Gacha" button.

--However, I was not able to understand it vaguely.

"...... huh, huh?"

As I press the "Infinite Gacha" button and pull out about three cards, I feel wobbly on my feet.

I lose strength in my knees and collapse.

May, dressed in a maid's uniform, hurriedly hugged me and supported me.

She said, "Are you all right, Mr. Wright ......?"

Because of the height difference, I end up burying my face in her ample chest.

Normally, I would blush with embarrassment, but I don't even have that luxury right now.

May lowers her eyebrows apologetically.

I am sorry, Mr. Light. I was almost attacked by a monster in the lowest level of the "Abyss" right after I was betrayed and transferred, and I didn't realize that I was near the limit of both my energy and strength.

I notice her words.

It is true that not even half an hour had passed, but I was betrayed by a member of the "Gathering of Tribes," attacked by a monster with a level of 1000, and attacked by May and I met him and many other things happened like a small boat rowing out to sea in the middle of a big storm.

Even though he was 15 years old and high level for his age, it was not something that a child of the poorest of the six species (human) could endure.

It is only natural that he has lost his energy and strength, as May pointed out.

But if he sleeps in a place like this, he will ......

This place is probably the lowest level of the world's biggest, strongest, and worst dungeon, "The Abyss.

I have yet to draw a single useful card in the "Infinite Gacha. And yet, if I faint here, I'll be able to ....... I'm sure that no matter how high May's level is, it will be difficult for her to protect herself with the baggage of me.

As if to dispel my worries, May lovingly hugs me and pats my head.

I will protect you, Mr. Light, I promise. I will not let you get even a scratch. So please sleep in peace.

Meh, yi......"

A smile like the Virgin.

Her sweet smell, the warmth that seeps into my core, her gentle touch.

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............ ng."

Consciousness awakens slowly.

My whole body is warm and I want to 'stay like this' forever. The head was especially soft and nice smelling feel and texture.

I wanted to bury my face in this pillow for the rest of my life.

(......Hey?　(Did my pillow smell this good?)

I think in the corner of my sleepy head.

The bed in the one-person room at the base used by the "Gathering of Tribes" is a second-hand wooden bed.

The bedding was thin, and the pillows would never have such a good feel or texture.

（I am betrayed by a member of the "Gathering of Tribes" (......?!).

All at once, I awaken to consciousness.

I jumped up and braced myself.

Because I had been betrayed by a member of the "Gathering of Tribes," I had fallen to the lowest level of the "Abyss.

I had no time to sleep this peacefully.

I'm going to go to ...... and have a good morning, Mr. Wright. It's dangerous to move so soon after waking up from sleep.

"Meh, yeah?"

Yes, I am May, my lord's maid.

A beautiful woman in a maid's outfit with long black hair tied in a ponytail sits down to greet me in the morning.

My fuzzy, sleep-woke head starts to move.

I was betrayed by a member of the "Gathering of Tribes" and received a "SUR, Mei the Seeker's Maid, Level 999" from my boon (gift) "Infinite Gacha". I was able to survive by evoking "9. After that, I reached the limit of my energy and strength and fell asleep.

Yes, I was betrayed - and I was betrayed.

Ahhhh... ......"

Mr. Wright?"

I crouch there with my head in my hands.

Aaaaahhhh!"

I was betrayed.

I was betrayed, abused, and almost killed by a member of the "Gathering of Tribes" whom I had trusted.

They knew I was not "Master," so they tried to make it look like an accident to kill me, just in case.

It was not a dream.

It was not a dream that I was betrayed by the "Gathering of Tribes" members, Drago, Garou, Sasha, Nano, and Diablo!

It was real.

Saddened and frustrated, I involuntarily shed tears in public.

May hugged me and patted me on the back as if she was comforting a child.

It must be hard for you, isn't it? I know it's hard for you, being betrayed by the people you trusted. But it's all right. I am here for you, Mr. Light. Even if the goddess becomes your enemy, I will stay by your side.

She hugs me tightly.

A gentle touch.

Her soft hands caress me again and again.

"Mae ......"

I am so wrapped up in his tenderness that I can't stop crying.

I thought I had lost everything.

I thought I was going to die, that I was going to be killed.

But I had her.

The only one who would stand by my side even if God became my enemy.

Thank you, Mae .......

I buried my face in her chest and thanked her with sobs.

--I wonder how long it has been.

Tears, sobs, weakness, and anger finally calm me down.

My face turns red as May sees my embarrassment.

Sorry, I showed you the weirdest part. I've calmed down now.

I don't know what's so weird about it. I'm not going to say anything. Rather, as a maid, I am happy that you have shown me this precious side of Light-sama."

Ugh. ......

I blushed even redder when he hit me with his true feelings straight away.

At the same time, my stomach rumbled.

I haven't had anything to eat since I was sent away yesterday by the transfer trap, so it's only natural that my stomach rumbled.

Hearing the sound of my stomach growling, Mei apologetically asks, "What's wrong with you?

Light-sama, first of all, I would like to say that we should have a meal, but as a maid who upholds the way of the maid, I feel so ashamed of myself, but is it possible to get food and seasonings out of Light-sama's bounty (gift) "Mugen Gacha" (infinite mess)?　Worst case scenario, we have to eat the monster that attacked me (us). ...... It is against my maid's way to put the meat of such a monstrous creature in my lord's mouth, so ......"

I notice when they say.

We haven't moved from the spot where we were caught in the transfer trap.

We were almost in the center of a large space, and there were several white cocoons around us. Perhaps the monsters we had defeated were encased inside those white cocoons.

The place where I am is also covered with fluffy threads that form carpets, quilts, and so on.

Only Mei is capable of such a trick.

Admiring her useful power, I followed her words and pressed the "Infinite Gacha" button.

I've seen bread (with mold) on the ground, so I'm sure food and seasonings will appear, too," she said. I'll press the button continuously to get food for now.

Thank you very much. Let's level up as soon as we finish eating."

May's words made my hand stop involuntarily.

Level up?"

Yes, let's start with at least level 1000 to avoid instant death."