Chapter 42 (1/2)

I couldn't process what the chief in front of me had said.

What do you mean you have never opened the tower?

You're the chief, yet you don't know what's inside?

”That tower has always been closed and I've never been inside. If it were to be opened, it would be a historic moment in this town. Hahaha.”

”You've never been inside!!!?”

”I don't know what's inside. I've lived on this land for generations, but I'm still not sure what kind of building it is.”

I was stunned.

This is an important moment for us.

In other words, that tower is an unexplored site.

Excitement takes hold of me.

If you give me the freedom to open it, then I will do whatever it takes.

I want to see what's in there.

This is like a romantic feeling, isn't it?

”What would you do if we found treasure inside? Half may be.... too much, but I think I'm entitled to 30%.”

”30% is okay. If you can open it.”

Kaede froze at such words.

Since they are convinced that it can never be opened, this is our chance.

”Chief, this guy is an extraordinary human. If he accepts that kind of thing at face value, we'll be in trouble if he opens up.”

”It's alright. Even the Great Thief that came here long ago couldn't open that tower. No matter what you think, he can't open it.”

”But what if he makes it?”.

”You are very brave, but you worry a lot, Alusha. That's why there's no one who wants to marry you.”

”T-this is different, brother!”

It seems they are siblings, and Alusha's words made Kaede's and my eyes light up.

I don't know if Frau knew this, but she was playing with Panda as if she didn't care.

”Anyway, if I open it, will you accept it?”

”Of course.”

As far as I'm concerned, we'll be able to see the tower up close, and if we can open it, all the better.

I only went through the elf village because I wanted to see the tower from the outside, but this unexpected change of events makes it better.

It is ridiculously large.

The tower I was looking up at was like a white wall.

I can't find anything that looks like a window, and the only thing I can enter through is the huge door opposite.

The door is made of metal and its design is reminiscent of the door of the temple of the sacred weapon.

The time when it was built is probably the same as that of the temple.

The door has a lock.

This is very different from the temple doors.

”How will we open it?”

”Kyui”

Frau, riding on Panda, approaches.

I look through the keyhole, but I can't see the other side.

I knew it was different from those simple locks.

I don't know how it works even with the ”Great Thief” skills.

I knew from the beginning that it would be complicated, but this is beyond me.

It appears that it can only be opened with an original key that cannot be duplicated.

”Have you used your assessment skill yet?”

”Yes. It has been described as closed and unopened for thousands of years.”

”So it's an untouched ruin.”

This is exciting.

I wonder what will turn up.

”What is it, human? Open the door.”

”Wait a minute.”

”It's useless anyway.”

Alusha was watching us, she's about to give up before she even tries.

It was an impossible challenge for many people of all races for several years, so it may be inevitable to have that attitude.

But it hasn't been challenged by me yet, that's the difference.

I will use a piece of wire that can be found anywhere.

I inserted it into the keyhole.

Then I activate the Super Versatile Key.

Clank

In just one second, the lock was unlocked.

So it's true, the Super Versatile Key can open anything.

”It's open.”

”See, I told you it was impossible, let's just drop it and go.”

”I said It's open.”

Kiiiig

The door opened slightly.

Alusha was so shocked that she fell to the ground on her knees.

Her face was beyond shocked and she looked like she was about to cry.

”How did you… do that?”

”It's a pity, Alusha. We'll be keeping 30% of any treasure.”

”Nooooo, please don't do this!”

”Hey, don't hold on to me! That's what your chief said!”

Alusha, with tears in her eyes, went after Frau to plead with her saying; ”Tell him it was a joke, we never imagined he would succeed!”

Considering that I will take 30% of this tower's fortunes, her attitude and sadness are understandable.

But it's too late. I opened it.

And I have a great interest in the treasure that sleeps in the tower.

Once the door was open, I decided to go in.

”Ugh!”