Chapter 335. Off to the Dungeon

Chapter 335. Off to the Dungeon

After hearing the story about Murellia’s past, we continued to interrogate Johan.

“To where did Murellia disappear?”

“The Dungeon Master called her back to the Dungeon.”

“I see. Then—”

Over the course of the subsequent interrogation, one of the most important questions we asked were the location of the Dungeon and its strength. Originally, it was a dungeon with an entrance to the Bashar Kingdom side of the Border Mountains, however, an entrance was also created on the side of the Beastkin country. As this latter exit was meant for the army of Evil Beings and demonic beasts, it seems it is quite large.

The entrance is cave-shaped, but the interior is practically a fortress. Fortunately, Johan says there are few traps set. The Dungeon Master is a male ex-human, but he seems to be an exceedingly vile small fry type character. His personal fighting power is nothing to be worried about though. As for the strength of the dungeon itself, Johan didn’t know very much. However, it seems that a considerable number of monsters still remain.

“The dungeon, is it...? I can barely wait.” Kiara muttered on the side with an excited expression.

“Lady Kiara, your body isn’t fully recovered. Please don’t strain yourself.” Mianoa scolded Kiara, who had only just recovered enough to walk.

“Yet Murellia may not be allowed to go free, no? Neither am I able to call in reinforcements. We have no choice but to go.”

“That may be so, however...” Neither Kiara nor Mia sound confident. With a worried look, I can’t help but agree.

“What, she is the sub-master of the Dungeon, is she not? If need be, we can split into groups to destroy the labyrinth.” Kiara said.

“I do not think it will be so simple.” Mia.

“Even so, it must be done. An old woman of my station, over the fate of the Beastkin Empire? To compare the two would be impudence.” Kiara.

“... I will accept Teacher’s resolve.” Guendalfa.

“I just wanted a reason to fight, don’t worry yourself.” Kiara.

Kiara laughed mischievously, but Mia remained solemn. Despite Kiara’s attitude, Mia probably knows that Kiara’s words were completely serious. The only one with a faint expression is Guendalfa.

“What’s wrong? Don’t make such pathetic faces.” Kiara scowled, noticing his face.

“No, Teacher, if you heard that story, then—” Guendalfa.

“Are you feeling sympathetic? How foolish.” Kiara cut off Guendalfa.

“Don’t let yourself worry about the genuineness of such stories. Besides, if you call yourself a warrior, then be more thankful.” Kiara.

“Wh-, what do you mean?” Guendalfa.

“Your opponent is a legendary figure, you know? If you’re going to fight anyways, then it might as well be a worthy fight.” Kiara.

“That is because I am a maid.” Quina.

I understand Quina’s expression now. It’s a perfect doyagao isn’t it? Guendalfa and the other adventurers looked at Quina with shocked faces.

Though, it’s apparently nothing special for Mia and Kiara. They’re already getting into the carriage...

(Aren’t you surprised too, Fran?) I asked her.

(It’s the same as Dimensional Storage that’s why.) Fran responded telepathically.

(Well, yeah, but...) I trailed off. The collapse of common sense is inevitable, it seems...

“That being said, not everyone can ride. Master Kiara should—”

“I am definitely going.” Kiara.

“I already know. Will Quina, Mianoa, and Fran go as well, or shall we ask others to escort the knights?”

The captured knights can’t be left alone after all, and there’s surely more information we can get from them too. It seems that Mia intends to leave the escort of the knights in the adventurers hands. I also agree with Mia. Even if there’s more people than Murellia, if they can’t resist her, they will only end up being manipulated. A small but elite force would be better instead. As for Guendalfa, bringing him along or not is a difficult choice to make, but a person struggling with hesitation will only be a burden.

“Please wait! I will go too.” After we told him that, Guendalfa hurriedly replied.

“... You want to go?” Kiara.

“Of course!” Guendalfa.

“If it looks like you will become a burden, we will leave you behind though?” Kiara asked him in a warning tone.

“Naturally.” Guendalfa nodded solemnly.

“Understood. Very well, then.” Kiara

“Teacher, is that alright?” Mia asked Kiara. At any rate, even if he wants to go, Guendalfa’s fighting ability isn’t anything special.

Kiara shrugged her shoulders and sighed. “Persuading you otherwise would take too much time. In that case, you would be more useful coming along with us in place of a shield.”

“Then please use me as a shield, or whichever way you like.” Guendalfa.

“You damn idiot! Who would use a beanstalk like you as a shield!?” Kiara.

“No, wasn’t it Master who just said so...?”

“That was a figure of speech! Can you wipe your own ass, or not? Get it?”

“Yes!”

Anyways... the ones headed into the Dungeon are Fran, Mia, Quina, Kiara, Mianoa, and Guendalfa. Also, Urushi, Lind, and I are going in as hidden members. This team would be reassuring normally, but the opponents this time are Murellia and the Dungeon. I can’t let my guard down.