Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 117

Having remodeled the dungeon, we once again opened it to the public.

Personally, I thought we made it too easy following all of Masayuki's suggestion.

How was the reaction?

First, the idiots who wouldn't listen to the explanation (who only made it up to the 2nd floor at best) were able to get to the third floor.

But, they can't clear it.

Even so, they challenge it again and again.

What's pushing them so hard?

Their masters' orders? Pride?

Not at all. It was a far more practical reason.

Seems like Basson's acquired weapon, the longsword, was pretty damn good.

Compared to adventurer's equipment, that is.

Moreover, I had thought it was Kurobee's work, but it was one of his disciple's.

And this disciple's longsword, if ranked normally, would be a high class blade.

At best, it could be ranked as a Special high class blade.

On the market place, a high quality sword is ten times the price. A special blade is fifty times.

Of those who can acquire one, even those affiliated with the army may have a hard time.

So I can completely understand the sudden change in passion.

ŒOi, rascals, behold! Doesn't this beautiful blade fit me!

Thanks to Basson's shameless boasting, we have had more guests recently.

Unexpectedly, he is good publicity for our country, so I am thankful.

But, when it all comes down to it, he isn't one to plan these things.

Now, even those with half a brain-cell are listening to ur explanation and are using the first floor to practice.

Having practiced there, they return to arrange their equipment (which, of course, adds to our profit) and again challenge the dungeon.

And thus, we have those who were able to clear the third floor.

Floors 3-5 are easily cleared with proper mapping skills, so they were able to clear them.

The rest is all up to actual ability.

And by the time these adventurers left the labyrinth, the adventurers from various countries came piling in because of rumors.

Which led to a fierce race to conquer the labyrinth.

Some, of course, started selling maps, so we decided to announce that the labyrinth will be changing.

You have to draw your own map, or it's meaningless. Map drawing is a fundamental skill they all need to survive.

Based on their estimates, it takes 2-3 days to clear a floor; at best, a day.

Which is why all the adventurers tacitly agreed to hold a strategy meeting each time the labyrinth changes.

Adventurers affiliated with the Freedom Association were clearly on a different level.

They formed teams not composed solely of monster extermination team, but also of gatherers and scavengers.

So they are very adaptable. Having heard the explanation, they quickly understood the rules.

Perhaps it will be too easy for them.

And their clearing speed only proved the fact.

Particularly those versed in Elemental magic: they use spirits to select the correct path to the next floor.

It's cheating! Elemental magic is cheating!

I asked Ramiris about it, and

ŒAh, yeah! Totally didn't think of that!

But, that just means they are really liked by the spirits, so they are trustworthy!

She responded.

Well, not like all of them can communicate with spirits, and those who use elemental magic are few among them.

There's no need to act against them yet. In fact, I would rather commend their resourcefulness.

Moreover, ruin explorers are rather good at identifying traps.

They are able to carefully judge a treasure chest. They are worlds different than simple barmen, and are approaching this as their profession.

Thus, the labyrinth is slowly being cleared and the number of challengers is ever increasing.

We again gathered to discuss the current state of affairs.

Unlike last time, things are proceeding smoothly, so we are merry.

Basically: we are all smiles.

ŒOi, Masayuki, did you say you were?

I had thought I saw potential in you, but you are quite the man

Veldora haughtily praised Masayuki the moment we gathered.

ŒAh, is that so? Uh, thanks...

Masayuki replied, surprised at the sudden praise.

With a "Who the hell is this guy?" kind of look.

Yo, he was here last time, I introduced you two... did you forget who he was because of how nervous you were?

ŒAh, this is my best friend, Veldora-san.

I introduced you last time, right?

This is Ramiris, the fairy master of the labyrinth

ŒAy, I shall recognize you, Masayuki

ŒYahoo! You're great. This success is all thanks to you!

Unlike last time, perhaps due to recognizing his existence, they are smiling at him.

He returned their smiles.

ŒAh, thanks. I'm Masayuki. Satoru... like Rimuru, I am a world traveler. They call me a hero, but that's just a joke so please ignore it

Unlike last time, he properly introduced himself.

What a grand improvement. Unlike last time, they recognized Masayuki and are now able to hold a conversation.

ŒBut Ramiris is a fairy, huh. To be able to create such an amazing labyrinth... you are amazing!

Upon Masayuki's praise,

ŒEh! You, I like you. I'll make you my follower.

And did you hear, Rimuru? He said I'm amazing!

Coming at me with a drop kick, Ramiris exclaimed with great pride.

How annoying.

I easily evade the drop kick,

ŒRight, right. Amazing, amazing. That aside, if Masayuki wants to follow you, I have no problem with that, you know?

I respond.

A demon lord and a hero. I guess that's fine.

ŒUmm, what kind of person is Ramiris-san?

And, what about Veldora...san? Rimuru's friend?

ŒEh, yeah. Did you not know?

Ramiris is one of the demon lords. And Veldora is a dragon

ŒHuh, what? Demon lord and a dragon? EHH? Seriously~su?!

Masayuki...

Considering his behavior last time, I thought he just had guts.

But he simply did not know. Ignorance is bliss.

And now that he knows, that they are a dragon and a demon lord, it seems his soul has escaped his body...

To have been recognized while yet ignorant, this guy is seriously lucky.