Vol. 9 - Chapter 456 - First night of camping!

"It's not right. It should be our first night on the camping trip, why are we not frolicking much?"

"Well, it would be a bit too deplorable to try something like a test of courage with just us boys."

Mert replied in a stately manner to my murmuring.

The brightness was hidden by the hue of darkness, and it was a bit after the evening time when we entered our respective tent assigned to us.

Altogether 8 party members could sleep at once in this tent, and it also provided a recovery effect. We brought it at our guild's expense considering it wouldn't be the last we're going to use it. At the end of our discussion, we decided it would be cheaper to buy then rent them for various reasons and settled on buying three.

We, the boys, were using one while girls were making use of the other two tents and <Thunder Javelin>. The item <Tent> actually shared the same space expansion trait like the <Thunder Javelin>---basically space inside was larger than what it appeared from outside, large enough for even an adult man to easily walk inside and there would still be space left.

Truly fitting the theme of a game-istic world, no? You could also set up tea and chairs inside to have an elegant tea time!

Of course, we had also sketched out wonderful events just for this special time! Can't call it camping without having summer-like games or it wouldn;t be no different than make-believe event!

This was why our first game was a test of courage. The standard of summer camp night. Alas, an unfortunate preceding took place before we could start it. Once it had turned to night, I immediately proposed 'when you speak of summer night, a test of courage is a must' in a high-strung tone but Sierra immediately shot it down saying in imperious tone.

I knew Sierra wasn't good with ghosts but I really didn't expect her to shoot it down in a second......isn't it a pity? Even though there aren't any <Ghost> here. The only spooky thing in this dungeon was the nighttime scenery.

So our first camping night was basically spent inside the tent. My gaze suddenly landed on Mert and Satoru over the table.

"What're you doing, Mert, Satoru?"

"This? It's just a strategy board game." (Mert)

"Strategy...though it's hard to say if it's a good one given its name is <Flower Gathering Butterfly>." (Satoru)

"But this is good enough as stimulation for guild battles. It requires quite a level of strategy actually and it's also fun." *Mert)

Nevertheless, he sure has become good friends with Mert huh. Satoru had started to take it easy in his manner now.

"Darn, it's because you're too strong, Mert-san. How about you give it a try, Zephyr-san? Please avenge my fall as well by taking down Mert-san."

Wow, that's some bold statement to make in front of the person himself, eh. I guess Mert sure had beaten him down soundly in the game. But I did find it interesting, I might as well give it a chance. Not everyday you play a game inside another game.

"I noticed it earlier as well, but isn't the difference of treatment between me and Zephyr different?"

"Hmph! There's no way Zephyr-san would lose against someone like you!"

"......Heh. Just fine."

"Hey-hey. Can you please hold your expectation off from a beginner?"

Unexpectedly, the boy's tent was firing up in its own way. Celestine served the tea while we concentrated on board game.

I lost in the first round. I saw that coming as a through amateur. Then when I reflected upon my game, I suddenly recalled Mert's game; it might become a good reference for guild battles. Then I thought, wouldn't the reverse hold true as well? It didn't take long for me to become a rising player. I mean, there's no way I would lose in a guild battle after all.

Unknowingly, the game had then become the place for me and Mert to excitedly exchange our strategy. Sometimes he would interject 'ah, not that' or I would say 'not there too' or 'this sounds like a better idea' etc.

The game was interesting and we both were absorbed into it, I like that but our arguments were equally amusing. It reminded me of my time in <Dungeon Activity> forum site etc. I used to play the game during that time. It feels like it was yesterday's thing.

Unfortunately, while the board game was perfect for us, this couldn't be brought in the presence of guild ladies. Flowers were one thing but it also had burgs of course.

I also asked Mert to see if he had any plans in my mind. Something to increase the liveliness for everyone's camping. Maybe we should try a campfire the next day?

But it's a pity we couldn't do the test-of-courage.

Alright, I would definitely make it a possibility next time in <Sea-Dun>! Now I just need to come up with an excuse to pass through Sierra's block.