122 - - CHAPTER XI -- TWO SPIRALS CONNECTING THE BODY TO THE

'Aaaaahhhh!

What?

The light resembling sunlight, forests and grasslands, and the architecture of two spirals that stretch on for a long distance as if connecting heaven and earth - as I was gaping at the majestic view of the huge space spread out underground, I saw a string box created by "Magic String" and a box with a string that was made by "Magic String". The dwarven species in attendance let out a yell.

Apparently, they were too excited and moved by the sight spread out before them.

'Goh, master ......'

Nazna grabs my arm again, startled by the sound of my voice.

It was amazing to surprise Nazna, the strongest of the "Nazuna" - but to be honest, I also felt a kind of oddness from the dwarves who were clinging to the window and screaming with joy from excitement.

(From the point of view of dwarves who are more like engineers and researchers, I can understand their excitement at the fact that they have created such a space and world under the ruins, let alone in a dungeon. ......)

In fact, as a layman, it is an interesting sight.

Two spiral structures were erected as if to draw two spirals and connect them, as if to support the heavens and the earth, and they were faintly luminous. Moreover, if you look around, you can see not one, but at least four pairs of two spirals, spaced far apart, but probably equally spaced.

How could they have built such an architectural structure connecting the faraway ceiling to the ground?

Light resembling sunlight was pouring down from the ceiling.

In addition, there are forests, meadows, and hills below, as if the world on the ground had been transplanted directly to the ground.

Some dungeons have skies, grasslands, and rivers, which were probably created with the technology of past civilizations.

If you look closely, you can see the same hole we descended from, and a large amount of earth and sand seems to have flowed into it to form a hill.

The rest of the area, except for the place where we descended, must have been buried because it could not endure the years.

Mr. Wright, is it all right if we go down to the ground?

......Yes, please." Everyone be careful of attacks from monsters and enemies. Dagan and the others, please do not go down to the ground and do not act immediately, okay?　It's dangerous.

I'm sorry, Mr. Wright. The scene spread out before my eyes was so wonderful that I must have lost my mind for a moment.

He pointed out the nails to Dagan and the others who were about to get off the ground and run to the forest or the spiral building as soon as they arrived on the ground.

We are already inside the ruins of a past civilization.

Traps set to intercept intruders and unknown monsters may attack.

It would be a terrible thing if they made a wrong move.

The string box operated by May arrives at the ground without any impact.

The place where we descended was just a meadow with lush green grass. There is a forest on my left, and four double-helix buildings, one in front, one behind, one to the left and one to the right.

Nazna, Tin, and Mera went down first to check it out.

Since there was no problem, Mei, Mei, and Dagan and the others followed and went down to the ground.

There seems to be no sign of anyone but us.

(cocking his head)."

Tin, who has the best search ability, nodded her head in agreement with Locke's words.

Nazuna, on the other hand, looks around with an expression as if she sensed something.

Tin, Locke, don't let your guard down. There is something a little funny about these meadows and forests.

Nazna is right, it seems we should be on our guard. Maybe it's because we're underground, but there's not a single ...... insect or bird sound. It's just too quiet."

That certainly seems odd."

I added my own explanation to Nazna's discomfort.

Mei agreed and carefully looked around while putting the yarn box back in place - so far, there was no suspicious activity in the area.

...... rather.

What kind of grass is this?　Is it edible?　It might have medicinal properties.

We'll dig up the ground and bring back some dirt."

Hey, you guys, try eating some of the soil here. It tastes different from the soil on the ground!

"Hmmm, it's true. I've never tasted anything like it.

Dagan and his team plucked grass from the prairie and collected the soil by the roots.

Not only that, they put not only the grass but also the soil in their mouths and began to taste it. Perhaps they are checking to see if the soil above ground is different from the soil in this underground space. ......

From the outside, they look like a group of crazy people.

But they are so serious that I am afraid to stop them.

I tried to do my job without paying attention to Dagan and the others.

Mera, I need you to search the surrounding area and explore this place. See if there are any other stairs or holes that lead down to the basement like that hole.

Kekekekekekeke!　Leave it to me, Master!"

Mela raised her voice, happy to be relied upon by me.

Almost simultaneously, several wolves fly out from under her skirt and dozens of small birds from the hems of her arms.

It looks like a magic trick, but all of them are detached fragments of Mera's body.

She has already introduced herself to Dagan and the others, but as expected, they stop their investigation in surprise when they see several animals appear from under their clothes, fly away, and run out in front of them.

This is the reason why they chose Mera instead of Aoyuki for this investigation of the "ruins of a large-scale past civilization.

Aoyuki is a genius tamer who can follow almost any monster.

Conversely, if he does not have a monster with him at all times, he will not be able to show his true potential.

On the other hand, although his level is lower than Aoyuki's, Mera, a chimera, has the power to change his body into any monster he wants depending on the situation.

In this investigation, where anything can happen, it would be hard to find someone as qualified as she is.

--In the case of Aoyuki, it is possible to communicate with his followers at any time, but in the case of Mera, it is not possible to know the information stored by his alter ego unless he fuses it back into his own body.

It would be easier to get information at any time like Aoyuki does. ...... Everything is not always perfect.

I know it will take some time for Mera to get a grasp of the area, Mr. Wright, but shall we begin preparations for encampment?"

I just entered ...... the "Ruins of a Large Past Civilization," but I can't move around poorly without information ....... I'm going to prepare to camp here today, just as May said...!"

Before I can say, "Let's get ready to camp," I turn my attention to the forest on my left and ready the staff in my hand.

Mei, Nazuna, Suzu, and Mera have already noticed and are on the alert as well.

The only ones who have not yet noticed are the dwarves, who ask me with expressions of surprise different from the ones they had when several animals appeared from under Mera's clothes.

What's wrong, Lord Light?"

They are the enemy. Dagan and the others should gather together and stay where they are. Me and May will escort you.

I'm going to go.　We'll call out to the others right away!"

Dagan moves to the other dwarven species in a hurry, calling out to them and gathering them so that they can be easily escorted.

Meanwhile, we keep our eyes on the forest.

............"

After a while, the enemy "slunk" into view.

Stone Golem?"

Emerging from the forest was a humanoid stone golem about 2 meters long.

Starting with this, stone golems in the shapes of wolves, bears, praying mantis, and other creatures began to appear from the forest.

They appeared as if they had suddenly shifted. ......Where in the world did they come from?"

There was no sign of golems in the forest until just a few minutes ago.

Not even a single insect, bird, or small animal, let alone a golem, could be seen.

"Master!　Are you sure you want to take these guys down?

Nazna, with a voracious look on her face, holds up a large sword that is even bigger than her own and gives me a puppy dog look that I can't wait to see her go on a rampage.

Against the Stone Golem, Nazna is well overpowered. No matter how strong he is, if the battle is concentrated on one person, fatigue will accumulate. Considering the efficiency--

Tin, Locke, take care of this. Nazna, please go with me and May to escort Dagan-dono and the others.

Roger that!　All right!"

Nazna was not able to go on a rampage, but she was happy to receive instructions from me, and with a cheerful expression on her face, she turned to escort Dagan and the others.

At the same time, the stone golems also started moving toward us.

The fast wolf types were the first to rush out.

Tin, Rock, I'll take care of it.

Koku!"

Raito-sama, o-nuritsu sekudasai, tonokoto desu!

When Locke loudly spreads Tin's reply, she fires the long spear-like tube in her hand - a musket gun.

The first battle at the "Ruins of a Massive Past Civilization" was thus set off.