125 - - Episode 14 The Sea of Archaeological Sites

For me, the "sea" is something from a story.

I understood what the "sea" was like from my parents and other adults when I was a poor farmer, from adventurers during the "Gathering of Tribes" period, and from books that came out of the "Infinite Gacha" (a gift) during the "Abyss" period.

It is not difficult for me to see the "sea" directly if I wanted to, but I never thought about it because there was no need for me to go out of my way to see it.

However, even though I was inside the "ruins of a large-scale past civilization," the scene spread out before my eyes could only be described as the "sea" that I had seen and heard about in stories and books.

Even though it was underground, there was a light source like sunlight coming from the ceiling, and as far as the eye could see, blue seawater made white waves and then disappeared.

Part of the islet below us (50m radius) is a sandy beach, and it is exactly the seaside scene as seen in the book.

I don't care if it's a dungeon,...... how can you create a sea with human hands?"

I was surprised to see the floor above me overflowing with stone golems, but the scene unfolding before my eyes shocked me even more.

I had never imagined that an ocean could be created underground.

How could they have thought of creating it, carried it out, and completed it?

May's string box quietly lands on the islet.

The islet is only partially covered with trees and offers a very good view.

As we did on the upper floor, we went down first to check for monsters, traps, etc., and then asked the dwarves to go down.

There is no sign of monsters on the islet and no traps.

We are now in the middle of the islet, and the first thing we do is to go down and check for monsters, traps, etc., and then the dwarf species descend.

Dwarf species descend from the string box and run out excitedly.

Some of them dig up the ground and collect soil, flowers, and sand from the beach.

Some took a lick of seawater, and when they found that there was no problem, they gulped it down.

One of them took off his clothes and was about to jump into the sea to observe the undersea, but he stopped himself. This is because they don't know what is going on under the sea.

The ...... excited dwarf species may be more troublesome than a poor enemy. It's like leading a child.

I sigh lightly and give instructions to Mera.

Mera, I want you to search the surrounding area as you did on the upper floor.

Kekekekeke!"　Understood, Master!"

Mela changes her body again to create an alter ego.

From each arm, she creates four gallant-looking birds of prey, and they fly away from her long hem.

I look away from the birds and look around.

I think I'll take a break here until Mera's alter ego returns. I'm sure we'll be resting here until Mera's body comes back. It's dangerous to move through the

Lord Light!　In the meantime, may I study this islet and the sea!"

The shaggy-bearded ossan dwarf species appeal to me with their sparkling, boyish eyes.

Unable to say "No," I sigh again and give my permission.

In fact, there is still time for the Merah birds to return. In the meantime, I'm sure I'll have some free time.

'I'll give you an escort, but please be very careful. We can't fully grasp what's under the sea, let alone on the islets.

This is not a threat, but no matter how much our ability to detect signs improves with Level 9999, it is difficult to grasp even the inside of the ocean.

It is almost impossible to grasp the depths of the ocean, let alone to the water's edge.

If you are like Mera, you can fish out a part of your body, release it, let it explore, retrieve it, and then check its memory, you may be able to grasp the details, but it's impossible for us to do so.

We could have an escort.　All right!"

Dagan the Dwarf King replied cheerfully, and the dwarven species split into two groups.

The two sides are the study of the islets and the beach & saltwater side.

I send out instructions to Mera, Tin and the others.

Mera, Tin, please escort them.

If we are attacked underwater, we will be able to respond quickly.

(whimpering)"

Kkekekekekekekekeke!　Then I will escort the dwarves on the islet side."

At Locke's suggestion, the group was neatly divided, with Mera on the islet side and Tin and the others on the ocean side.

By the way, Nazuna, who was not chosen as an escort, is .......

The sword on her back was in her hand, and she was digging in the sand, touching the waves and digging in the beach with interest.

The great sword she carries, in case you're wondering, is second in class to the "Shinso Gungnir" that I hold in my hand inside the "Natsura".

...... Incidentally, there is a difference between the rarity of the cards that come out of my "Infinity Gacha" and the Mythology Class, Fantasma Class, and other classes (classes), or simply the same thing. There is no such law as what grade is SUR, what grade is UR, and so on.

It seems that the "Infinity Gacha" card's rarity classification is based on whether the armor or tool is rare or capable, while the Genesis Class (Genesis Class) to Relic Class (Relic Class) is based on magical power content, attack power, defense power, recovery power, and so on.

In "Infinite Gacha," while strength is of course important, items with "rare" abilities are also likely to be classified into the higher rarity classes. I guess that "Infinite Gacha" is special in that area because I am the only one who has that ability.

(...... Well, Nazna's sword is protected by magic power and is not something that rusts when wet with seawater, so is it okay?)

As I am thinking about this, a voice calls out from behind me.

'Mr. Wright, your resting place is ready.

......Thank you Mae."

It will take some time for the mela birds to return, no matter how you think about it.

May had finished setting up a shaded umbrella, table, chairs, tea set, and snacks from the item box as a place for them to wait.

She even had time to balance the color scheme, using white as the base color to match the blue of the ocean.

Despite the fact that we are inside a dangerous ruin to which no one has ever returned, the atmosphere here alone is like a tea party in an aristocratic garden.

May pulls out a chair to make it easier for me to sit down.

After I sit down, she brews me a cup of tea in her expert hands.

I don't know where the tea leaves came from, but I personally liked it because it smelled sweet and gorgeous.

'Yeah...... it's delicious, Mei.'

Thank you."

The temperature, the intensity, the taste, and the smell are all soothing to my taste buds.

The sound of waves hitting my ears for the first time repeatedly.

At first I think, "It's a little louder than I imagined," but as I listen to it over and over again, the sound of the waves becomes more and more pleasant.

Even Mei, who stands by my side as a waiter, seems to be listening with her eyes closed, as if the sound of the waves is soothing to her.

Despite the fact that we were inside a dangerous ruin, I felt very relaxed.

As I sipped my tea and stared blankly for a moment, out of the corner of my eye I saw Nazna imitating a dwarf species, pumping seawater into her hand, putting it in her mouth and drinking it.

Ugh!

The seawater was tastier than expected, and when he let out a squeak, he spit it out.

Mei frowns at her misbehavior, but Nazuna doesn't notice and rushes toward me with teary eyes.

Oh, my master~!

Nazna ...... what are you doing ......"

Because the dwarven species are drinking it, and I thought it might taste good."

There are dwarf species that take seawater, put it in their mouths and taste it, but you don't have to do anything ...... to imitate them.

I was stunned and handed them sweet cookies and the tea I was drinking.

A teary-eyed Nazna washed the seawater out of her mouth with the tea and replenished the sweetness with the cookies.

Indirect kiss with Mr. Wright......

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

Mei lets out a few small words, and Tin, who is escorting her at sea, looks at her enviously.

Nazuna doesn't notice any such words or glances, and returns to her usual bright smile.

Thank you, Master!　After all, Master is so kind, I love him!"

Yes, yes, thank you. Next time be careful not to put everything in your mouth, okay?"

Don't worry, I know!"

Nazna is ...... only energetic in her replies. ......

A little worried, she goes straight to May and asks her to bring out a new chair.

She sits down and starts eating the snacks in front of her with a crunch, as if she was hungry.

She looked so happy as she ate the sweets and drank the tea that it made me feel happy too.

--A few hours later.

A few hours later, the alter ego that Mela released seems to have discovered something and comes back.

Mela reintegrates with the alter ego and checks its memory.

Kekekekekekeke!　Master, it seems that we have discovered a small island in the south where the double helix we saw above stands. From the air, it appears that there is another hole to dive down."

Thanks Mera, I can count on you."

"Ahh!　Kekekekeke!　No need to thank me. We are only happy to be of service to our master!

Mela was so happy to hear my praise that she turned bright red, shook herself, and raised her voice.

Although she is afraid of some people because of her height and large mouth, it was very cute to see her blushing and happy.

I rather think that Mera is a somewhat cynical but honest and cute girl, so why is she afraid of me, even if only some of them are?

Tilting my head in my chest, I turned my gaze in the direction I was heading next.

'......Now that we're heading south next, how do we cross this ocean?'