119 - - CHAPTER VIII Preparation for Large-Scale Past Civilization Archaeological Survey

When I held a top-secret meeting with the Dwarf King Dagan at night to take in the Dwarf Kingdom - for some reason, we decided to attack the "Ruins of a Large Past Civilization" that was hidden in the Dwarf Kingdom.

The reason-- Dragon Newt, the Demon Race would be keeping it a secret, "Will accelerating technology destroy the world?" Even if we don't invade the two countries, we may be able to find out about the "ruins of a large-scale past civilization" by searching for such things as the "existence of a dangerous entity other than Masta.

If we could obtain information and hints that might be kept only by the dragon-nymphs and the demon-nymphs, and if we could bring the Dwarf Kingdom, which is dissatisfied with the suppression of technological development, to our side, and if we could obtain various things from the ruins of past civilizations, there was no way we would not try our hand at this.

Dagan, the king of the dwarves, also gave us a contract that he would cooperate with us if we successfully conquered the "Ruins of a Large Scale Past Civilization. With this, we can proceed with our revenge against Nano and Princess Lilith's nomination as the princess of the Kingdom of Humans without any problems.

I am very proud of you, Mr. Wright. I thought it was a wonderful result.

In the office of "The Abyss," Mei and I look back on last night's secret meeting with King Dagan of the Dwarven Kingdom and exchange conversation.

Just as Lilith, the first princess of the Human Kingdom said, Dagan, the king of the Dwarves, easily moved to the "Giant Tower," the venue of the meeting, with a single Fantasma Class item.

Since Dagan was dissatisfied with the current situation in which the development of technology was being halted by the other four species, he was able to easily put the matter in order.

The only problem was...

The only problem is that we don't know the scale of the "large-scale past civilization ruins" that we are planning to attack. ...... Well, I guess we'll just have to give it a try."

King Dagan only said, 'At a glance, you can tell it's the ruins of a large past civilization.' ......

After working out the terms and conditions in detail and exchanging two contracts, both in each other's possession, I mentioned the "Ruins of a Large-Scale Past Civilization.

The location was one of the prospecting sites in the southwest of the Dwarf Kingdom capital, which they had discovered during their work.

After the discovery, they understood at a glance that it was the "Ruins of a Large-Scale Past Civilization," and continued to conceal it so as not to be discovered by other species, which prohibit the acceleration of technology.

More than 1,000 years have passed since its discovery, and though skilled adventurers of the time have been sent out several times with the latest Dwarven armors, no one has ever returned to the site.

So there is no other information available.

I understand what you're saying, but it's a bit of a problem for those on the receiving end of ......

"The only response I got was, 'I can't explain any more without having you visit the site.

May, who was serving at that place, also remembered the words of Dagan, the Dwarf King, and let out a light sigh.

As she pointed out, when we asked if there was any other information, all we were told was, 'Anyway, there is no way to explain it without having them see the site.

As a result, we have no map of the ruins, nor do we know anything about the enemy's tendencies.

'Well, dwarves are not a race suited for belly tricks, so I don't think it's likely to be a trap. ...... At any rate, let's give it our best shot, taking into account the possibility of 'abyss' or worse. On the day of the dive, we will need to bring the Dwarf King Dagan and other Dwarf species with us."

If it was just me (us), it would have been easier for me as a maid because I wouldn't have to take care of it. ...... She insisted on going with us. ......

May lets out a light sigh again.

When he learned that we have many of the magic items that made Dagan shift long distances, he said, 'Take me to the ruins, too! He said.

According to Dagan, long-distance transfer magic items are rare, and in the past, he has forced some of the best adventurers he has sent to the ruins to have one that could travel several hundred meters, but they have not returned.

In other words, a few hundred meters is not enough to avert a crisis, so much so that not a single one of them could return.

However, this time we learned that we were in possession of a long-distance transfer magic item that could move us across the country with plenty of time to spare.

We can escape if we are in danger, so isn't our safety guaranteed?" It was inevitable that he would want to "see for himself" inside the ruins of a past civilization that had been kept secret for many years.

He could have refused if he had asked for it strongly, but considering that the ruins of a past civilization had been kept secret within the Dwarf Kingdom, he decided to accept the first time. If it was too difficult, we could go back and dive again on our own.

Therefore, we decided to have the Dwarf King Dagan and several Dwarf species accompany us this time as investigators.

I myself have a romantic interest in the ruins of a large past civilization that has been kept secret for so long, so I understand how you feel. ......

If they are as slow as they are, our safety is not a problem if we are careful, but ....... We have told them that we will intercept the enemy, but that what happens inside the ruins is their responsibility, and of course they understand that.

Ellie is helping with the development of the town that is being built around the "Giant Tower. Aoyuki is busy monitoring and investigating the "abyss" and "giant tower," right?　Then let's dive into the ruins with me, Mei, Nazuna, Mera, and Suzu.

It is unfortunate that Ellie and Aoyuki cannot move, but Mera and Suzu would be more suitable in this case.

I'm not sure how much I'm going to be able to do with the time I have left, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it. ......

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to get the job done. I'll give instructions to the participants then. May I take charge of the selection of those who will take over the duties of the participants?

I'm looking forward to working with you. I can trust you with May.

Thank you very much. I will do my best and highest work on my maid's way!

She seemed truly happy to hear me say, "You can trust me with May," to which I responded with a spirited response.

She bowed and left the office.

I watched her spirited back with a wry smile.

I was left alone in the office, smiling to myself as I wondered what was in store for me in the "ruins of a large-scale past civilization" that I was about to conquer, and what kind of place it would be.

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--After a dozen days, Dagan, the Dwarf King, makes up a fake inspection tour "to the west" and makes time to accompany the survey of "Ruins of Large-Scale Past Civilizations".

The fake inspection party is supposed to travel west to a dwarven port town, kill some time, and come back.

During that time, they would like to reach the deepest part of the "large-scale past civilization ruins" if possible, and see and hear about it with their own eyes.

When the expert dwarves accompanying them heard that they would be able to "dive into and investigate the ruins of a large-scale past civilization," they agreed to participate in the project, although they were aware of the risks involved.

The Dwarven technicians are apparently so high up that they should be counted from the top, but they are very light on their feet,.......

To be honest, I'm worried about the state of the Dwarf Kingdom's operations.

The Dwarven king and his party were moving along the western highway, and then they parted ways with the fake inspection team and headed for the "Ruins of a Large Past Civilization.

What in the world is in the ruins? Will there be snakes or dragons?

I looked at the clear sky and muttered lines filled with anticipation.