185 Episode 185 "Dungeon And Newcomer Training Strategy Meeting" By Master, Cheat Wife, And Best Friend (+ Saint).Txt

A villa in the resort town of Michelin, from the perspective of Nagi.

Evening.

Me, Leticia, Cutlass, Aine and Rafilia were gathered in the living room of the villa.

Cecil and the others are still in the labyrinth of Saint Delilira-sama. They are waiting for the mermaid to wake up and talk to them.

The ones over there are Cecil, Rita, Iris (White), and the saintly woman and the mermaid Sonia.

Even though we are separated into two hands, we are still connected through "mind linkage/conversion".

That's why we decided to have a real time teleconference through the message. A lot of information was gathered. It's better to talk together about what we're going to do.

Cecil will send us a message with the saint's opinion.

I'm the one who will be joining us. Letitia will also be joining us through Aine.

'Sender: Nagi (Recipient: Cecil Aine)

Body: Okay, let's get started. I'll tell you the information we've gathered first.

I just sent you all the information we and Aine gathered.

First of all, we're looking for the Dungeon of the Demon Dragon.

We need to know what it is. If it's dangerous, I want to seal it up.

According to the map, this town's "rookie training" is held near the Demon Dragon Dungeon.

In order for us to explore the dungeon, we'll have to do it secretly.

The "Rookie Training" not only drives mermaids away from their homes, but also drives the people who take the training crazy.

The organizer of "Rookie Training" is "Marquis Hilmut", who is known as Leticia.

Letitia knew the man. He is an aristocrat with arms and hates it when people go on vacation. His theory is that holiday resorts are corrupting people.

Because of the aristocracy's involvement, they get a subsidy if they take a training course.

The trained become stronger. But they will not be able to apply it.

I won't repeat the content of the training ...... because it makes me uncomfortable to recall.

-In the end, the purpose of the newbie training is unclear. This is the only thing I haven't figured out yet.

Nagi: 'So, so far, do you have any opinions?'

Delilah: 'It's funny! You guys. What the hell kind of information did you collect?

The Saintess shouted via Cecil.

The message also included the angry face of the Saintess and the message, "!!!! (surprise mark)'.

Nagi: 'Is there something wrong with you? The Saints'

Delilira (via Cecil): 'You know what? It's only been a day since we all saved the mermaid, right? The only information we have over here is mermaid Sonia's ramblings about how scary her newbie training is, right? So why is all the information about the training program exposed?

I don't know if you can say that.

Suddenly everyone was motivated to start gathering and analyzing information.

In no time at all, we had all the information we needed.

Nagi: 'But we still don't know the core of the problem.

Letitia (via Aine): 'Yes, I do. We don't even know why the other side insists on "training". And why people become like that just because of "training".'

Delilira: 'I have an idea about why people change, Delilira,'

The saint looked around at Cecil and the others and said, ehem, heaving (Cecil said).

Delilira: 'There's something called the "cursed land" that one should not step into. Maybe that's where the 'rookie training' is taking place.'

Nagi Laetitia: "'Land of the d*mned' (is that it?)?

Delilira: 'Yes, that's right. When a more than human being dies with a great envy, residual thoughts can affect the land. It's a kind of 'curse'.

Nagi: 'Is it ...... so people who have been "trained" in that area will go crazy?'

Delilirah: 'People get mentally unstable in a land like that.'

I'm pretty sure that Aine's information also said that the fisherman who stepped into the mermaid's dwelling lost his mind.

Nagi: 'If you're doing ...... absurdly harsh "training" stuff in such a place, ......'

It's no wonder your personality is changing.

Besides, we've encountered the Residual Thoughts of the Heavenly Dragon before. At that time, because of the anger of the Residual Thoughts, the demons were going berserk. Even the calm Heavenly Dragon was affecting the surroundings.

For example, if there was a residual thought of a more rugged existence that was affecting the land .......

─ It may indeed be a 'curse'.

Nagi: 'I have three questions.'

Delilira: 'Mm. Say it.'

Nagi: 'Why do mermaids live in such a place?'

Delilira: 'That's because they're a species that 'cleanses' by being a species that plays for fun'

Nagi: "Having fun and playing...cleansing?

Delilah: 'Yes, that's right. Mermaids are not civilized. Their job is to have fun and play innocently. They have the skill to neutralize curses and resentment with 'fun' and 'merriment'.'

...... It's like having a requiem festival all year round.

Delilirah: 'So when Delilirah-san found little Sonia, she thought it was bad. It's common knowledge for those familiar with the different species that you can't make a mermaid cry. ......'

Nagi: 'Is the fact that this is a recreational area related to the cleansing?'

Delilah: 'It's possible. So when people come to this land, they have to relax and have fun. I don't understand at all the idea of having a big "newbie training" program there.'

Letitia: 'Nagi-san ...... didn't want to be born a mermaid.'

Don't read people's minds, best friend (Letitia).

Nagi: 'Second question. Has the saint ever been to the land?'

Delilah: 'No'

The saint shook her head.

Delilira: 'Delilira-san is a spirit that doesn't have a physical body. If you are affected by something like a curse, it's very difficult to deal with the aftermath. If you have a body, you can rest your body and purify it, but with Delilira, your spirit is directly affected. You can't get close to it.''

Then, can't we rely on the saintly lady?

I don't want to take everyone to a too dangerous place.

But, hey, we don't want to leave them like this and have it become like the 'Hydra Incident' when we came to this town before. ...... It's a good thing that we're in control of the situation if a "demon dragon class" thing appears. And if the curse starts overflowing, the saintly lady might not be able to live here either. ......

Nagi: ''Last question. How do the people who are organizing the 'newcomer training' in that land endure that curse?'

He shook his red twin-tails and jumped onto my lap.

'Why! I'm in detention! I am your beloved sword! It is mentally distressing to be left behind when the Lord is bent on a dangerous battle!

'It can't be helped. Leggy in the spirit body gets affected by the curse.

If you have a physical body, you can lift the curse of the land by stimulating that side. I heard that the slave of the merchant who fought us also recovered a little bit after a good night's sleep.

But for people like Delilira and Reggie, who don't have a body, it's very difficult to lift the curse once their minds are attacked. That's because they can't give stimulation to their bodies.

Delilira-san doesn't have a physical body, and Reggie's body is an alter ego made of magic power, so to speak.

I can't take Reggie with me because I don't know if I can stimulate the sword itself to recover──and I don't know if I can do that. This time, I have to take an ordinary sword with me.

"You're like my family too, so how can I take you to a place where you're going to be cursed──in other words, sick?

...... I'm weak when you say that, but ......

You'll be there with Letitia and the others, backing us up. Please.

I stroked Reggie's forehead.

Leggy's cheeks puffed out on my lap for a while, but...

That's just the way it is.

Do you understand?

Then reinforce it so that it can back up my Lord and me.

Reggie looked me straight in the eye and said, "You see, you installed the 'dressing aid' on me before, right?

'See, you installed the 'dressing aid' on me before, didn't you? I want you to change that to 'Chii and Sukiru'.

Okay.

I said, and patted Reggie's head.

Indeed, it's about time for Leggy to strengthen it, right? I've gotten used to 'rebuilding' magic items.

'Raphilia-san, since you've got more skills, why don't you try 'rebuilding' them too?

Aine said.

'It might be more useful if we enhanced that 'protective color cloak'.

...... I see.

Strengthening Reggie and Raphilia, huh?

Then I'd have to use 'Ability Reconstruction 《Skill Structure》' in succession. Maybe I'll be able to level up. I haven't leveled up recently.

'...... I see you have that method.

I remembered the 'Ability Crossing (Skill Crossing)' that I used before.

That was a skill that increased when my 'Ability Rebuilding' level was raised, a skill that was used up. Using that, me, Cecil and Rita combined to create a huge magic of purification.

According to the saint, those who possess the Divine Power have the ability to resist curses.

And the "Sacred Power" can also be used to lift the curse.

If you are able to awaken to the 'Crossing of Ability' once again, you may be able to cleanse the 'Newcomer Training' scene at once.

「「「「「 I see. !!!!」」」」」

When I said that, everyone clapped their hands.

That's what I'm talking about. It's amazing.

In that case, I'll give you some backup skills.

Now, to help you work up a sweat, Fynn and I are going to prepare a bath.

I'm excited.

Hmm. Let's see it! Elf girl!

That's why it was unanimous.

I don't know if the Crossing of Powers will ever wake up, but let's do what we can for now.

I've been to a certain place near the resort.

How many 'quasi-braves' have you made?

In one of the rooms, the man said.

'I'm on a tight schedule. Report quickly.'

'There are three success stories of 'rookie training'. Two of them, I think it's safe to say, are 'second only to the brave.'

''Totally, real summoners are hard to use and unbeatable. The guild's fee for using them has also increased. Either way, we should get some new people to help us out.

Oh, come on.

By the way, how's the search for the mermaid's abode going?

...... since the mermaids outside have stopped singing.

"The 'cleansing song' works on the ship - to my room? Didn't I tell you I'd build you a mansion with a pool? You know, sub-humans have no idea of the value of things.

Sooner or later... you'll be thanking God for His mercy.

''I'm sure that's true. I'm sure the royal family will appreciate it if we produce many "quasi-brave" people. Now──that's why we're beginning to be linked to the royal family through our evaluations.

The evaluation...

What's the matter with you?

No.

The hooded shadow shook his head.

''In any case, I have sworn my allegiance to you. By Wabe, to you, the one who will eventually defeat the Demon King, you...

Eventually, the sound of the waves drowned out the conversation between the two men, who began to whisper.

Spirited calls could be heard in the distance. The man nodded in satisfaction.

It's only now that we get through this, and we'll get stronger. It's obvious.

............

The shadow of the hood does not answer.

Eventually, the wind picks up and begins to slowly rock the boat, which is anchored offshore.

'...... that happens a lot. If we get through this, we'll be stronger.

While saying the same words as before, the man tilts his glass.

The "trainees" crammed into the ship - in his subjective view - with plenty of compassion.