90 - Episode 7 Light, Level 3500

So this is the dungeon core. ...... It's surprisingly big."

I see. I, too, had an image of something a little smaller.

Me and Mei were impressed by the dungeon core, a sphere that floats in front of us and holds more than one hundred pounds.

A few hours ago - while being poisoned - we were able to take off two heads of Hydra and destroy its heart. And in the ensuing May's attack, the rest of the hydra's head and body were chopped down to dice and killed.

May gave me a detoxification and recovery potion to eliminate the poison.

I was unable to move due to the effects of the poison and fatigue, so I left my body in May's care.

I check my level until the numbness disappears.

It had surpassed level 3500.

I am happy to have surpassed level 3500, but since there is no monster stronger than Hydra from now on, I have to think about how to raise my level further... ....

I'm all set to go to ....... Let's get going."

Yes, Master Wright."

Now that the numbness is gone and gone, we head further in than where the hydra was.

On the way, Hydra's body, which had been cut up into dice, was too fine to retrieve, so Mei burned it away with her magic.

Scouting, sorcery, cooking, lock-picking, appraising - really, she can do basically anything.

After finishing with Hydra's body, we proceeded to the back of the house.

There is a door, and it seems to be a mechanism that cannot be opened unless the hydra is defeated.

When we proceeded beyond the door, a large space awaited us.

The ceiling is gently domed, and the space is large enough to accommodate the entirety of the huge mansion where the nobleman lives.

In the center of the hall, a dungeon core was floating at a high level.

We approached it and touched it.

It glows faintly, but it is neither warm nor cold.

Is this the dungeon core of the world's largest, strongest, and worst dungeon, "The Abyss"? ......

Mr. Light.

'It's all right, I know. I'm not going to break it. Not even for my own purposes."

At the sound of May's voice, I turn around and reply.

If the dungeon core is destroyed, the Abyss will lose its function as a dungeon.

If it loses its functionality, monsters will not be generated, traps will not be restored, and the "transfer" card can be used to instantly return to the point where the "Gathering of Tribes" members betrayed me.

If we can return to that point, we can travel right back to the ground.

However, it does not match my purpose.

In fact, I would even say that it is the exact opposite.

My purpose is not only "to take revenge on the former members," but also "what is Master? Why did I have to be killed?" I want to know the truth.

Revenge aside, to 'know the truth' is likely to involve a fight with the state.

Only a nation can contend with a nation.

Therefore, I also need to create a nation in the "abyss" to compete with the nations of the earth.

To do so, I need to use my "Infinite Gacha" - a gacha that can be used an unlimited number of times. The probability of cards being discharged changes depending on the concentration of magic power.

It is necessary to produce a large number of beings like Mei at the lowest level of the "Abyss," where the concentration of magical power is the highest.

But destroying the dungeon core, which is considered to be the source of the magical power, is a complete waste of time.

It is also important that the lowest level of the world's largest, strongest, and worst dungeon allows the accumulation of strength without worrying about invasion from the outside.

There is no better place for my gift "Infinite Gacha" than the lowest level of "The Abyss. I wouldn't destroy the dungeon core if I didn't have the strength to do so. I'm going to go to ......, but I can't just sit here and do nothing."

We are not going to destroy the dungeon core, but we are not going to continue to leave it there and do nothing.

As long as the dungeon core exists, the dungeon will be maintained.

That means monsters will continue to spring up and traps will continue to be replenished. I will not be able to build my state in the lowest level of the "abyss" if that is the case.

In order to accumulate my state and forces in the lowest level of the Abyss, it is essential to control and analyze the dungeon core.

Mei also stood by my side and observed the dungeon core.

......I pride myself on being able to handle anything, but it is impossible for me to analyze and control the dungeon core.

May turns to me.

If you can summon a level 9999 magic expert like myself or someone who specializes in analysis from Mr. Light's "Infinite Gacha," it should be possible to control the dungeon core.

I nodded in agreement with May's words.

It is true that neither I nor May can control the dungeon core at present.

However, we have the "Infinite Gacha.

We can just keep hitting the "Infinite Gacha" button until we get a card that will allow us to analyze and control the dungeon core, no matter how long it takes.

This is the strength of "Mugen Gacha.

For now, let's leave the analysis and control of the dungeon core to our future colleagues.

I think Mr. Wright is right.

Also, let's move the sleeping quarters in the hall here. Apparently, there are no monsters around the dungeon core."

There are no scratches on the floor at all.

No matter how sturdy the floor of the lowest level of the "Abyss" is, there will be a certain amount of marks left by monsters as they move about. The fact that there are none suggests that there are no monsters around the dungeon core.

We can say that there is no problem in the hall where we are currently sleeping and waking up, as we are used to it. ......

If you don't have to worry about monsters, there's nothing better than that.

May agrees with this suggestion.

The space is big enough, and it's great that there are no monsters here. Now I will be able to calmly teach combat training, study, and culture to Light-sama.

......?"　May, why is there a connection between securing a monster-free zone and me studying?"

I thought it would be difficult to concentrate on my studies when you never know when a monster might attack. Therefore, if there are no monsters in the dungeon core room, we should increase combat training between the two of us and also study more in the future."

I'm a little 'miffed' at her statement.

I may not be as well-educated as May, but I'm still learning a little. Thanks to you, I can write my name correctly and I don't get cheated out of my change when I go shopping in town.

I insist with pride.

It is rare for a child from a poor farm background to be so well educated. Usually, they cannot write their own names, cannot read, and have not mastered addition and subtraction, so they are often falsely charged for change when they shop in town.

To be honest, I am classified as a very intelligent child from a poor farm background.

May holds her forehead with one hand at my chest-thumping assertion.

I understand your feelings, Mr. Wright,....... I know how you feel, but please believe in me (me) and accept my study. In the future, you will definitely need it to get revenge and the truth, Mr. Light. I promise you that you will never regret it. If you have any regrets at all, I hope you will redeem them with my life."

?"　Aga?"

I tilt my head back, unsure of the meaning of May's words.

At any rate, I could sense her desperation.

So I reluctantly accept it.

I said, "Well, if ...... May insists that much, I'll study it. ...... and teach me gently, okay?"

"Uh--uh!　Of course. I will teach you in private, just the two of us.

May looked away from me and held her nose at my request.

After holding something back for a few seconds, she turned around again and replied in her usual manner.

After I had killed the hydra and reached the dungeon core, somehow we were left alone to study in addition to our combat training.