Chapter 45 (2/2)
Alusha, whose ears were still red, began to run ahead of us.
”Here we are.”
There was a rock wall on a mountain. In that wall was a hole.
”How do we get down?”
”Easy.”
Alusha jumps down, with one hand on the edge of the hole to brace herself.
She went straight in.
I'm an imbecile. I should have known better.
Although if I fall at that height, a world of extreme pain awaits me.
”Rosuke.”
”Sha-ya!”
I called Rosuke and had him go around a tree that was nearby.
From then on, I used him as a rope to descend.
A humid wind blows from inside the hole.
”It is hard to imagine that there is anything unusual here.”
”You'll see.”
”I'm sure I will, but is it really that rare?”
”It's a beautiful view, to say the least. I guarantee you can only see it here. It is said that the previous hero was guided here and loved the place.”
Hmm, that looks promising.
For a hero, whose job and mission involved seeing everything in this life, fighting magnificent creatures, and traveling through remote landscapes, this could still impress him.
That must mean whatever awaits me is bound to be something incredible.
”My skin is moist and itchy.”
Kaede rubbed her ears repeatedly and stroked her tail to show her displeasure.
There was a lot of moisture in the hole and my hair was cold to the touch.
Frau, on the other hand, looks great on Panda.
Her two yellow-green ponytails waved naturally.
It is noted that fairies have a slightly higher body temperature than humans.
It seems that this environment is fresh for her.
”Got it. ”
”Oh!”
Very transparent stone pillars protruded from the wall.
They looked like emeralds, and emanated a light that made the whole hole look bright.
In addition, there are puddles everywhere and water drops falling from the ceiling form ripples.
It appears to be a limestone cave.
Unsurprisingly, the humidity is high.
”This looks like a unique mineral. It's rare that it can be found at this quantity.”
I think it was a rare mineral that glows when it reacts to magical power.
It is said to be processed as a tool to detect the activation of magic in advance and is widely recognized by nobles and magicians. It is a much more valuable stone than even gems.
The reason this place shines is probably because a magical vein runs underneath it.
But it is such a mysterious and captivating spectacle that the specifics don't really matter.
”There's a better place in the back.”
”Please show me.”
When we went to the bottom of the hole, there was a large pond.
And the pond itself is bright and very, very clear.
As I got closer, I could easily see the background.
”This is the treasure of my people. Remember that it is a place that is only shown to those who are worthy of our trust.”
I guess that means the elves have accepted us.
”If possible, I would like to give you something that a human would be pleased with, but the people of our forest have nothing to do with such things. I'm sorry.”
”Don't worry, this is more than enough. Thank you Alusha, this place is incredible.”
We smiled at each other.
This is a place wonderful enough to be called a treasure.
Most of all, I was happy to be recognized by the elves.
Right now I'm not sure how to use my powers, but I hope that someday I can do something for the elves and other races.
”Let's go now. We can't stay here long.”
”Why?”
”In this hole--”
Glop
Bubbles rise from the center of the pond.
There is something under the surface.
”Oh no, it knows we're here!”
”Gurgaaah!”
A giant lizard emerged from the pond.
A variant of the dragons, a White Gator.
The epidermis is white and exudes a carnivorous ferocity.
”Leave this to me and run!”
”No, you get behind me.”
I drew the great sword and stepped forward.
I will get rid of this monster so that the elves can visit this place in peace.
Hey, white lizard.
I will cut you into pieces.
Gachin
The large white creature snapped at me.