The office at the lowest level of "The Abyss.
I usually work as an adventurer "Dark" on the ground, but sometimes I make time to do some paperwork in the lowest level of the "Abyss".
My maid-in-chief, Mei, who is also my right-hand woman, takes care of my internal affairs, but there are some things that I have to be the one to make decisions.
It is time to finish such work.
The easiest thing to understand is that I have to make a decision about the "Nadu" dungeon.
In my office, facing my desk, I check one of the documents.
The dungeon above ......, "The Abyss," has recently seen an increase in the number of adventurers?
Yes, as the document states, there seems to be a slight increase compared to the past when we fought off a handful of beast-wolf species chieftains who came to search for Garou."
May uttered what she remembered to me as she checked the documents.
Garou, a former member of the "Oath of the Tribe" and one of the candidates for the next Beastman Wolf Tribe Chief, disappeared in the "Abyss" dungeon.
The chieftains had to search for him, and for a time the beast race came to the "Nadu" dungeon to search for Garou and his family. ......
I remember that they said they were going to kill half of them and keep the other half alive to scare him. ...... I remember that they said they were going to kill half of them and let the other half live to scare the others. Isn't it possible that there's some kind of mistake ......?"
The search party had been instructed to kill half of them as an example and keep the other half alive for the time being as a publicity stunt to keep them away from the "abyss".
If all went as expected, those who heard the rumors would have thought, "This is indeed the world's strongest and worst dungeon, let's stay away from it. ......
There is no way that Mei and the others would take my instructions lightly.
The loyalty of those who have been ejected from my gift card "Infinite Gacha" is real. There are many of them, from level 10 to level 9999, but they are all absolutely loyal to me regardless of their level.
Sometimes ...... may be a bit too much. I am not sure if this is the case.
There is no way they would half-heartedly carry out my instructions.
(If so, what else could be the cause?)
May interjects, just in time for me to let my musings settle.
The dungeon management supervisor of the "Nadu" dungeon would like to report directly to you about this matter.
Ursch directly?"
Yes, the Dungeon Supervisor has been very busy lately, and since many of our conversations have been by telepathic communication only, he wanted to meet with Mr. Wright directly for the first time in a long while.
I've also been working as an adventurer on the ground, so I haven't seen Ursch, Tonton, Aria, and the others who are in charge of the "Abyss" dungeon at all. ...... It's certainly a good opportunity."
Ursch is one of the men under his command who are entrusted with the management, direction, and supervision of the entire "Nadu" dungeon.
Tonton, a piglet with one wing each of angel and devil wings, is mainly in charge of the dungeon's treasure chests.
Aria is a woman who is in charge of all traps and monsters in the dungeon. She is a very beautiful girl in appearance, but she is ....... She is a little different and has a strong personality.
Basically, these three people were in charge of the management of the "Abyss" dungeon above.
There are also a few assistants.
Ursch, who is in overall charge of this, is coming to see me, .......
According to the preliminary meeting, he was supposed to show up by now. ......
That's unusual, don't let him be late--"
Niichan!"
The door opens without knocking.
Not even Nazna would be this rude to me.
If I did, it would reach Ellie's ears via Mei and the fairy maid who witnessed the scene, and she would give me a lecture.
The only one who could do such a thing was Yume, who is related to me.
However, she also has experience as an apprentice maid in the racial kingdom, so she would not normally do such a crude thing, and she is a sister who has learned good manners for her age. ......
She seems to be in a state of excitement and a little out of control.
The fairy maid by Yume's side today also looks flustered and comes into the room.
She looked like a maid at the mercy of a tomboyish princess.
Yume, in such a state of excitement, shows me the creature she is holding in both arms.
Niichan! Look! I found this girl! Isn't he so cute! Yume, I've never seen such a cute dog!"
Yume apparently found a dog in her arms while on the move.
It was so cute and unusual that she captured it and came to show it to me.
The creature had large, pointed ears, dull eyes, and short legs. It had a long torso, which seemed even longer than it was, partly because Yume was holding it.
Its tail was short, and I could imagine its cute buttocks wagging as it walked.
The dog looks like a dog with short legs and a long torso, but the angel ring floating on its head makes it clear at a glance that it is not just a dog.
However, the ring was only one element that enhanced his cuteness.
He is the "Level 5000 Lightning Chief Ulsh," the "Level 5000 Lightning Chief Ulsh.
He looks like a cute dog with an angel's ring, but he is a sorcerer dog who has mastered lightning attack magic.
Even Ellie, the "Witch of the Forbidden Witch," has a keen eye for lightning attack magic.
As his name suggests, he is also skilled in managing, directing, and moving others, which is why he was entrusted with the management and control of the "Nadu" dungeon.
He, Ursch, is in Yume's arms, and she is rubbing his cheek.
Probably, Yume found him and caught him while he was on his way to report to me.
They said that's why he couldn't come on time.
I myself don't mean to deny Ursch's pet dog cuteness, but ...... he has a fatal flaw as a pet dog.
That defect is .......
"Ursch...... sorry, my sister seems to have caused trouble......
'No, it is because I was late in greeting Yume-sama, the sister princess of Light-sama. Rather, I would like to be the one to apologize."
What?
Yume is surprised that the dog in her arms - Ursch - spoke, and even more surprised that his voice was that of a reluctant male.
Ursch's fatal flaw as a pet dog is his austere voice.
The voice itself is very austere, heavy, and good looking.
I myself would like to have the same kind of austere, cool, and calm voice as Ursch's when I grow up in the future.
However, the difference between Ursch's cute appearance and his voice is so great that I can no longer see him as a pet dog when I hear his voice.
See also .......
'Yumehime-sama, may I ask you to put me down on the floor for once?'
Ah, yes. ......
Yume, who had been so adorable, is surprised by the outward discrepancy and calms down when she hears Ursch's voice.
Following instructions, she puts him down on the floor in her arms.
Ursch begins to greet Yume deeply with a reluctant voice.
I apologize once again for the delay in greeting you. My name is Ursch, the "Level 5,000 Thunderbolt Supervisor," and I am in charge of the dungeon supervisor of the "Abyss" dungeon above. It is a great honor for me to meet you, Princess Yume, the younger sister of the great Absolute Light-sama. Since I am basically occupied with the management of the "Abyss" dungeon spreading above, we may not have many opportunities to meet in the future, but I would be grateful if you would keep this in a corner of your memory.
Oh, um, this is Yume. I'm sorry for hugging you when we first met. ......
I myself understand that my appearance is very suitable as a pet dog. I am rather honored to be embraced and cherished by Princess Yume, the younger sister of Mr. Light, as a subordinate. If it were possible, I would be willing to continue petting Princess Yume until she is satisfied, but there is a matter that I must inform Light-sama of, and I am very sorry, but I would appreciate it if you could give me some time. As soon as I have made my report, I would be happy if I could visit Princess Yume again and make time to pet her, would that be all right?
Ursch tells us in a stern voice, firm and serious.
His character is serious and mild-mannered.
He is sociable and polite.
He is a person to be admired even at the lowest level of "The Abyss," but the gap between his cute ...... looks and his personality is so drastic that everyone who first encounters him is bewildered.
The difference in appearance, voice, and demeanor is so great that it is puzzling to Yume as well, and she replies with a curt response.
'Ah, yes, good luck with your work. ......
Thank you very much for your generosity, Princess Yume."
Ursch bows deeply to Yume again.
When he looks up, he looks to the fairy maid who was waiting behind him and leads Yume out of the office.
It is too stimulating for Yume to hear what I am about to tell her.
That is probably why he kept her away from the room.
She moves her short legs and turns around to face us again.
Her movements are very cute.
May also seems to like it, and her mouth relaxes a little.
I am very sorry for my lack of courtesy in front of the Absolute Lord. However, Princess Yume-sama is not to blame, and if you are going to punish me, I would appreciate it if you would limit the punishment to me alone.
I'm not angry with you. I'm rather sorry that my sister seems to have caused you trouble.
Thank you for your generosity."
However, compared to the cuteness of his appearance, his voice is too cool and his stiff tone spoils everything.
May also restored her loose lips when Ursch started to speak.
I lightly cleared my throat and then resumed my story.
Then, let's hear your report on the 'abyss' dungeon above."
Yes, then--"
And Ursch utters his report.
--By the way, the reason why the number of adventurers heading to the "Nadu" dungeon slightly increased despite the spread of the information about the half-collapse of the Garou search party is .......
On the contrary, they think it is too dangerous and that they can get more money if they succeed in getting equipment and relics left by Garu and the half-destroyed team.
It's a pity that the warning of danger is one aspect that stimulates the desire to do the opposite. ...... Desire has no bottom, does it?
In a way, it was a good lesson.
I heard other reports directly from Ursch.
After finishing his report, he says that he is going to visit her room next to be petted by Yume, as promised. ......
I couldn't predict what kind of attitude Yume would greet him with, as I expected.
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