26-First dungeon

To put it simply, the request that Noel-san spoke of was to escort a load of goods.

It was a request from a union of engineers who dealt in wood, and it was said that they were to cut down trees used as raw materials for charcoal, firewood, materials, etc. in the Zephyros Forest and load them onto several carts. They want a couple of guards to protect them while they are working, and since it takes a long time to load them, they need a few guards.

It seems to be a request for lower- to mid-level adventurers, but even the lowest-ranking Meillets can participate if they form a party. The reward for completing the request is 2 rezos and 20 reais per person.

The reason why the reward is quite high is probably due to the length of time that is required for the request. Even if you go out in the morning, it seems to take until nearly nightfall, so it might be a fair price to pay for a day's work.

As for the other meals, the engineers' union will provide them. In addition, it seems that you will need to bring your own drinks.

We don't know how to walk around the sealing site (dungeon), even though we can use magic. Therefore, this request to join forces with other adventurers was a convenient way to go.

That's why we're going to accept the request.

So, good luck with your first mission. Gerald.

Noel-san smiled at that and waved his hand to send us out of the guild headquarters.

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When we headed to the designated meeting place on Adventurer Street, three carts and several adventurers were already waiting for us there. They were all dressed up in shabby equipment and many of them looked like they knew their skills.

There are people near them who are dressed in a different style than the adventurers. They might be from the client's engineering union. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time with us.

You'll be able to find out more about this in the article.

He calls out to one of the handful of people who seemed to be from the union. He has a cloth wrapped around his head and looks like a bandit.

'An?'

The bandit face turns to me and raises one eyebrow.

''You guys call yourselves adventurers by being so nerdy?　He's a little prick, isn't he?

''But I do have a letter of introduction for the guild. Besides, I'm a junior adventurer, so I should be fully qualified to take the request, right?

As he said it, he handed over the letter of introduction he received from Noel-san. The bandit face peered at it with a dubious face, and in the next moment, his face changed color and he shouted out.

"You got a request directly from the guild leader?　Hey, man, I'm sorry about that. Good luck today, buddy.

Immediately the tone of voice became familiar and the man bashed me on the shoulder. It hurts a little.

Yes. I'll protect you well.

Oh, you're counting on me. I'm union organizer. My name is Gonzalez. You can call me Gon.

It's a very good idea to wait for the adventurers," Gon-san said and pointed his chin in the direction where the adventurers were hanging out. Following that, Meir and I waited for the time to leave.

Soon, the group left for the Zephyros Forest, the site of the seal. There are eight other adventurers besides Meir and Meir, and about fifteen people from the union. With this group of people, they would cut down the trees until nearly nightfall and return before nightfall.

Among the adventurers, there were a few elves mixed in with the humans as well. In addition to humans, there were races such as elves, dwarves, and beastmen on the Dunadeen continent, and the kingdom of Halkenya, which had many forests and water bodies, was said to have a particularly large number of elves.

The elves are famous for their exceptional beauty and far-sightedness. It is said that the elves are not only skilled with swords, but can also use their superior eyesight to shoot with a bow, which no human being can compete with.

In fact, the elves accompanying the group are carrying bows on their shoulders and even arrow tubes on their backs. I'm sure they will be a dependable force to be reckoned with.

I'm not sure. I'm a little nervous.

As I was thinking about this, Meir spoke to me. She was protected at key points by leather armor, and from her waist she carried a short sword. Both were provided by the guild. I was wearing the same kind of equipment.

''Pounding?''

Yeah. This is our first mission as adventurers. That's why I'm kind of excited, if you will, to feel a sense of excitement and a little bit of anxiety.

Yeah.

I nodded at Meir's words.

This is the first time I'm going to the seal site. I can't deny that I feel a mixture of anticipation and anxiety in my heart about what kind of place it is and what kind of demons I'll encounter.

But the fact is that I'm looking forward to what's to come, including those subtle feelings... well, the bottom line is that I'm also very excited.

I'm sure he sensed that I was feeling that way from his attitude. I'm not sure if it's a good idea.

I'm looking forward to it.

He says.

This one, too.

Yeah. I'm looking forward to it.

He smiled back at Meir.

While we were having a friendly conversation like that, the entrance to Zephyllos Forest came into view at the end of the road.

Even though it's called an entrance, it's just a wooden sign erected at the side of the road that says 'Seal Site: Zephyros Forest'.

At the border of the forest, two fully armed soldiers were standing, turning their wary gaze towards me.

Not only in Zephyros Forest, but also in the boundaries of the seal site (dungeon), soldiers are placed at the boundaries of the seal site (dungeon) for the convenience of demons and other dangerous creatures that tend to appear in the area. In order to enter, the soldier needs to show a pass or adventurer's registration card issued by the guild.

'Good.'

As Gon showed him his pass, the soldier waved his arm and urged him to go inside. Slowly, twenty humans (including elves) and three carts entered the forest.

Finally, the site of the first seal (dungeon).

I'm sure you'll be able to see that I'm not the only one.

"Hey.

He spoke to me unexpectedly from behind.

'Yes?'

Hey, kid. Pull yourself together from there.

When we turned around, there was an elven man looking at us with a stern look in his eyes. His pale face is ruined by the dour expression on his face.

Elves are beautiful in appearance, but I've heard that many of them are noble and difficult to deal with. This elf has a personality that does not betray that reputation, and he continues to speak without losing his stern face.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this. I'm sure you're not the only one who will be slowed down by your presence. The best thing you can do is not to go out for nothing so that you don't become a hindrance.

Well, it's true that we're the newcomers. I can understand why you would want to say that you wouldn't want to be bothered by it.

But that being said, I don't like the fact that you're talking so arrogantly to me, no matter how good you look, I don't like it.

''...Bad feeling.''

Next to me, Myl murmurs to himself. It seems that she thought exactly the same thing as I did, but fortunately she had the sense not to say it directly to the other person.

However, it's also not in line with the nature of being told. You can be forgiven for at least revealing your nose to the guy who speaks to you in a superior manner before you see anything.

You can sense with your magic power that there are some demons coming towards you, just in time. It's not long before they are in our path.

So, let's show them a little bit of my power.

You can use it. I'm going to prove to you that we can use it, right in front of your eyes.

What are you...

Immediately after the other party was about to say something, several demons appeared from among the trees and stood in their way.

Three boars, boa bears, a boar that walks upright and is nearly three meters tall. And a giant centipede with a powerful poison. And then there were the iron bees, giant bees as big as a man's head, so big that it was almost too much trouble to count them.

All of them are said to be difficult to deal with, but the iron bees are said to be the most troublesome of all because they form a swarm. Among adventurers, it is said that even adventurers of intermediate level and above should not fight them alone.

But, well, in the current situation, it's rather convenient for me. It was nothing more than a chance to show off my strength.

'd*mn it, get ready!　Be on your guard!

The pompous-looking elf who spoke to us said that while holding an arrow to his bow.

The other adventurers were also armed with swords, shields, and bows, and were ready for battle.

But, well, that doesn't matter to Meir and Meir. I'm handless, and Meir, with only his sword in hand, is the only one who walks up to the crowd of demons.

''Hey, you guys!　It's dangerous!

Such a voice is called to me from behind, but I ignored it. Because, it's not as dangerous as this (.........).

''What are you doing!　Now get your ass back over here, newbie!

That pompous elf voice. Honestly, it's annoying. It's not something to be worried about.

So in order to explain it (...) more clearly than I can say it, I point one hand at the demon pack and...

"'Wind. Slay my enemies.'

The spell was uttered with a moderate amount of magical power.

Suddenly, the blade of the wind that blew up suddenly dismantled the boa bear, the giant centipede, and the iron bees into a number of parts, leaving only one of them alone.

The pieces of meat and feathers that were the iron bees that were flying through the air fell to the ground in a flurry, and the pieces of the giant centipede and boa bears became a small pile on the spot.

And the boa-bear, which I didn't dare to kill, but only left one boa-bear, was...

'Hmmm!'

And the blade that Meir thrust out with a goofy voice had pierced his throat and killed him.

The condition that I offered to Myl that he could go out with me is that he must attack me in a mock battle with me, even if it's only one blow.

In order to achieve that condition, Meill, who was challenging me every day in the village, could easily strike a vital point with a single blow, rather than killing a blunt demon like Boa Bear.

She's sufficiently capable enough to be counted as a force in the battle at the seal site (dungeon). Well, compared to Gardner-san and others, she's probably still inexperienced.

''Well. Now there are no more obstacles. Well then, why don't we quickly move on?

I turned around and urged him to do so when I saw that Meir had finished off Boa Bear.

However, no one seemed to make a move. Everyone remained stunned and dumbly gaping their mouths open. Among them was the face of that arrogant elf.

Apparently, he still couldn't believe what had happened in front of him, and his eyes were black and white. A lot of things had been ruined because of the too dumb expression on his face, the beautiful man that he had just been given.