Volume 7 - CH 2

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Quest No. 27612U2

『Date and Time of recruitment』

From June 12, 527, Kingdom History.

The first deadline is one month after the start date.

『Type』

Transport（★Battle Area）

『Reward』

3000 Gold

『Duration』

Two or Three days.

『Targeted Adventurer』

Adventurer Rank E or higher.

Level 25 or higher.

Adventure with experienced on Fourth Layer 

Basic Physical ability value is 10 or more.

…meets all of the above condition.

『Objective』　

Transport the wood for the log cabin to the eight-kilometer point at the back of the fourth layer of the "Labyrinth of No Return".

The wood has already been transported to the front of the entrance of the fourth layer.

It weighs up to 120 kilograms. The maximum length is 4 meters.

It will be carried by a team of at least four people, so each person will weigh no more than 30 kilos.

There will always be two parties of five guards with magic attacks and recovery.

No weapons or combat is required.

In case you are involved in a battle, you will be compensated with an additional 1,000 gold per battle.

The starting point is the ground. An escort party will escort you from the ground until your return.

All meals and water will be provided by the escort party.

There will be a 15 minute break every hour.

Travel time to and from the site is expected to take one day, and transportation is expected to take one day.

『Penalty』

Cancel on the day 500 gold fine, no reward

Giving up on the way 1000 gold fine, no reward

(However, you will continue to be escorted until you return).

『Other conditions, special notes』

Date and time to be determined by discussing and adjusting applicants' schedules.

One week advance notice.

With the support of our lovely girls!

『Client』

Alec, the Black Cat of the Wind (Lv. 28)

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It's been a week since I sent out this quest to the adventurer's guild, and I didn't expect any applications.

"...... Why is that?"

To be honest, I feel strange, because I thought some people would apply.

"I don't know why. Does it look that hard?"

As Serina said, there are many heavier and more dangerous items in the transportation quests.

The price of the reward is determined after comparing them.

"Isn't the reward enough?"

Letty said.

"That's what I thought. It can't be helped. I'll add a thousand gold to the reward. I'm afraid of a rush of people, so I'll limit it to the first 20 people."

I went to the Adventurer's Guild, asked the receptionist to make the correction, and waited.

As I was waiting for the procedure to be completed, someone called out to me from behind.

"Hey, Alec. You've got an interesting request."

I turned around to see a dog-eared guy with white hair grinning at me.

I recognize the blue beehive, and it's Ralph, an adventurer from the C-rank party.

"Oh, you're applying?"

"No way, give me a break. You know we're making money on the third layer."

"That's right. Is the fourth layer that dangerous?"

"It's dangerous. Several parties have been wiped out. Plus, the fourth layer is a lot more difficult to get to. It's the layer of death."

"Hmm."

I know the danger level goes up a lot, but not that much for me.

It's because of the auto-mapping, but I guess I'll add that to the special note.

"Alec, did you get any applications? I don't think you've received a single application anyway. No?"

"How did you know?"

"I knew it. As an acquaintance, I'll tell you, you underestimate the power of party and adventurer ranks, Alec."

"Hmm?　Ahh."

I didn't fill in my adventurer rank or party rank.

"Those are the most important words here, next to face and name. How trustworthy is he?　You can tell by looking at rank."

"I see. I'll buy you a drink sometime."

"No, thanks. Don't worry about this. You treat the dog-eared people as equals. That's what makes me happy. The chick I took care of is going to be famous."

"I treat you as an equal, but I don't remember you taking care of me."

"Well, you're right. If you need more people, let me know and I'll get them."

"Yeah. I'll see you then."

After finishing the formalities, I went back to the inn and told the story to Serina and the others.

"I see. I haven't been doing a lot of quests lately, so I didn't think about it either."

Serina shrugged with a smile.

"Well then, Alec, you can use my name, I'm sure we can find some B rank adventurers."

Luka says.

"Yeah, lend it to me. But it would be better if the escort party is also B-ranked. We're going to clear the fourth layer ahead of schedule."

I was planning to challenge the boss of the fourth layer after building the log house, but I changed my mind.

As long as clearing the fourth layer is a condition for certification as a B-rank party, it would be quicker.

"Yeah. Well, with this party, I think we can make it."

I already have the information about the boss.

The boss of the fourth layer is the Yeti.

It's a large ape, covered with white fur all over its body, full of power, and has the ability to call down blizzards.

The Yeti's level is estimated at 42.

It seems that a party of 25 or more adventurers can beat it without dying.

Luka, who had defeated a Yeti before, told me this, so I was sure of it.

I'll take all the members of my party with me.

There are eleven of us: me, Meena, Serina, Lily, Ione, Nene, Jouga, Fianna, Letty, Luka, and Saki.

Nene and Jouga's levels are a little low, but the gap is closing.

Letty can use her fire magic enchantment to exploit its weakness.

As long as you stay on top of your evasion, you should have no problems.

"All right, then, let's go all the way to the boss room today."

"""Got it."""

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Stepping on the snow of the fourth layer, I walked straight ahead, relying on the auto-mapping.

There was a snowstorm on the way, but it was always like this around the boss room.

There's this place and another area where it's always snowing, but we're planning to build a log cabin over there.

I entered the indoor passage without a door and cleared the snow from my body and head with my hands.

"Alright, let's go."

We head deeper into the passage and stop in front of the last door.

"Okay, Fianna, Letty, cast reinforcement spell."

"Okay. ――Goddess Eir, give us a blessing. ――Tyr, god of war, grant us courage and victory. Exultation!"

Fianna says her prayers.

"Alright. ――I desire a weapon of flame, a flame that will burn for a time and for all time. Like the sun rising in the west, it will overcome the trials of contradiction and bring everything together. And it knows not the time of its end. Fill it with understanding, Eternal Flame (Vasquette), Crystal (Stein), and Deadly Sword (Death)!!!"

As Letty chanted the spell, the weapon glowed and the strengthening magic was complete.

Vroom, it's like a blue-white light-*bar, but is it okay, this? I hope it's not that powerful.

"Letty, you're amazing."

Luka was also impressed, but if it was really just about the power, her ability might be an A rank.

"Fuu~. I have no regrets now. The rest is up to ...... you, guys."

With a good smile on her face, Letty crashed down and I kicked her awake.

"Ouch! What are you doing!?"

"I'm still going to need you to fight, and I hope you have some MP left."

"Geez. I'm fine. I used half of it, but I can make do with the other half... If Alec gives me money, I can use the magic potion..."

"If you need it, use it. I'll take care of the cost."

"O, oh, ......, y-yeah, if I need it."

She don't want to be a spendthrift, but she don't want to be a poor spender either. Well, let's talk about that later.

"Okay, I'll open it."

I checked with everyone.

They all nodded.

The boss is on the other side of the door.