CH 10

A week has elapsed since the release of the labyrinth.

Since then not a soul has intruded into my dungeon, “White Fog and Black Swamp Forest”.

“Hmm. It’s not looking good…. Even ambush tactics have their limitations, depending on the difference in level.”

I know the reason why nobody is showing up at my dungeon.

To the south of my dungeon is the capital of this country, and in the middle of the capital, there is a fellow Demon King who keeps engaging in a mindless battle with the people outside the dungeon.

By the way, the name of that dungeon is “Demon’s Fortress,” right? I believe it is a typical gory dungeon and the main monsters are goblins and ogres. Personally, I expect it to be down in a couple of months.

Also, the absence of a single survivor in my dungeon is likely part of the reason for anyone to emerge at my place.

Furthermore, the fogs that were discharged outside the dungeon as clandestine surveillance were the source of this information.

These guys are excellent for collecting information because of their low cost and scarcity of detection. Though they occasionally disobey commands and misbehave with humans, which leads to counterattacks.

Off-topic.

Well, from now on, I need to elevate my level one way or another.

However, I can’t simply send monsters out of the dungeon and have them attack. Even before the attack’s effectiveness deteriorates, the military has gained control of my entrance, and any effort to force my way through would very certainly be met with retaliation attributed to the weakening monsters outside the dungeon.

And if that situation persists, eventually the level of the humans will advance to the point where they will be able to overpower me.

Therefore, it is absolutely out of the question to send them outside in a simple manner.

On the other hand, reducing the danger level in my labyrinth to ease the enemy’s access is also a no-no. The military may have already initiated the usage of their skills. It is advisable to minimize the risk as much as possible.

“If so, then this is the measure to take after all.”

I open the ≪Dungeon Creation≫ screen. The DP that I obtained from the previous level-up has not been expended yet. And now I intend to spend it to defuse this situation.

What am I going to do? Well…

“If they won’t voluntarily show up, after abducting them, I can put them to death in the dungeon. Since the front entrance is obstructed, why don’t I build a back entrance? Hmmm. That’s a very Demon King style of handling things.”

This is how it is.

By the way, I have already confirmed with Help-kun that I can gain experience in this way as usual, and Help-kun said, “It’s within my scope of expectation.” It was a little frustrating to hear that.

“Well, the report from the fogs mentioned a school to the north-northwest of the city. Let’s adjust the depth so it doesn’t collide with the sewers and other things under the road…”

I watch the screen while cautiously constructing the back entrance to the second level of the dungeon.

“Hm. That’s roughly it.”

I have now finalized my operation in the room I just created as my second level workroom.

So dramatic! Let’s proceed with an introduction to the dungeon while playing a song by ○○ (This song is played only in my brain because I don’t want to waste MP).

First of all, the segment connecting the dungeon to the second level is created in the swampy area northwest of the first level, with a diameter of 10 m and a gap of 20 m. Incidentally, the water circulation is forced by using skills.

Hmm? Traffic is the worst? Well, I can fly.

From there, a straight pathway is extended so that the exit of the dungeon can be located outside of the military’s warning area.

Following that, I will create a labyrinth between the exit and the connecting section. At this point, I would install a duct-like structure on the ceiling to facilitate the movement of demons with flight ability to various parts of the labyrinth.

As for the rest area… why not situate it in a corner of the labyrinth? In all honesty, I doubt anyone would have the chance to use it, which means it’s a dead space.

And the paramount issue this time is how to conceal the exit.

At first, a school was originally erected on top of the exit. And the gymnasium of this school is the type where space subsists under the floor. Well, with this much said, you get the idea, don’t you?

What a surprise! Underneath the gymnasium, where nothing was supposed to exist, is the entrance to a spectacular dungeon! On top of that, thanks to the mindfulness of the artisan (me), the space under the gymnasium have been treated as a labyrinth to the utmost limit, and the fog phantom mushrooms have been deployed in a way that they cannot be discovered even if they are sighted or subjected to the use of the sensing skill!

Yes, with these monsters popping up out of thin air, the locals will never be able to sleep with their pillows up high again!

Well, now that the construction of the dungeon is over, I have to place the monstersー

Oh, there are some new monsters.

This one’s an enhanced type.

Oh, this guy is mediocre.

This guy is essential for the labyrinth….

As for the gatekeeper… this guy is appropriate.

Hmm? This monster is… Hmm. This is good. Very impressive indeed. The conditions are slightly complicated but well worth it.

“Hmm. This is starting to get interesting.”

With a smile plastered on my face, I contact Fog, who has been out of the dungeon and proceed to scope out my prey.