Chapter 47 (1/2)

Today is the day we leave the elven village.

I had been allowed to stay here for four more days.

Alusha and the chief came to say goodbye.

”So you're leaving now... I'll miss you.”

”We'll be back. We still haven't fully decided which scrolls we'll be taking as our reward.”

”You are always welcome here. You are now friends of the elves.”

We shook hands.

One day we will meet again.

Maybe that time will come sooner than we think.

The chief approaches and whispers.

”I feel concerned about the destination this magic circle will take you to. I am sorry to bother you with this request, but if there is a problem, feel free to send us a message. And if this circle is in a place where it can easily lead other creatures or humans to our village, please destroy it for me.”

”I will.”

He probably has it in mind to use the circle, since if it's not exposed or a security risk, he doesn't want it to be destroyed.

The provenance is a matter of considerable concern.

Personally, I would like not to destroy it.

After saying goodbye, we headed to the magic circle.

It is not clear where it will send us.

If we are not careful, we could find ourselves in a place where we could die instantly.

But it is inevitable not to want to know what awaits us.

”Let 's go!”

”Yes! Alright! Kyui!”

The three of us jumped into the magic circle at the same time.

Huh.

We arrived at a place where there was very little light.

The magic circle shines, but the space is too big to overlook.

It smells of dust and dirt.

And there are no signs of any animals nearby.

《Notice: the level of the camouflaged ring is now level 2》.

Are you really going to level up at a time like this?

What a bad time to do it.

Although it is useless to scold the ring....

”Be wary of the surroundings, and don't turn on any lights yet. Kaede, make an assessment to find any enemies. Frau, use reconnaissance to see if there's anything lurking.”

”Understood.”

”Panda, float above us.”

”Kyui!”

I unsheathed my sword and sharpened my senses.

I feel no malice, no traces of living beings.

The air doesn't feel heavy.

Maybe we are in an enclosed space.

”I don't see any enemies.”

”Nothing and no one is hiding.”

”All right, make a light.”

Kaede uses her orb of light to illuminate the place.

Apparently, we are inside some ruins.

There are pieces of the ceilings crumbled on the floor, and there's debris from the walls scattered all over the place.

I see no exit anywhere, I sense that this is a closed room.

I will use [Great Thief] to find a way to get out.

”That 's strange.”

I pushed a part of the wall, and suddenly a passageway opened up.

However, there was no light behind that hidden door, everything was completely dark.

Also, I can't feel any air flow, so this must also be an enclosed space.

”I know we're inside some ruins, but I don't see any signs of a way out. This is worrisome.”

”We have to find one fast. I don't like being locked up.”

”Kyui.”

The three of us walked through the door.

Various parts of the room have cracks that allow bits of dim light to shine through.

It is approximately the same size as the previous room.

Moreover, the deterioration is even worse here, and the sand falling from the roof formed small piles everywhere.

”What do you think?”

”Hmm, the front wall looks suspicious.”

I made sure to knock on the door in hopes of finding another secret room.

But unfortunately, this time there was nothing like a hidden door, and it was in a completely sealed state.

Although a slight sound was generated the moment I touched it.

It seems that you can't get out without destroying the wall.

”Everybody stand back.”

I pulled away, took a step back, and quickly ran towards the door to break it down with my body.

Just one moment before I made impact, the door flew open.

”Waaaaah!?”

”Huh?”

Behind the door, there was an old man in a robe.

The momentum of my body caused me to collide with him and I knocked him over with me, slamming us to the ground. The lantern he was holding in his hand hit the ground, generating a loud noise.

Ugh.

The old man's lips and mine touch a bit.

His beard makes me feel a tingle around my mouth.

”Uaaaagh”

It made me nauseous.

It's not the first time I've kissed someone, but it's certainly the first time I've done it with a man.

I couldn't even imagine an old man being in a place like this.

”Hey, get away from my lips!”

”I'm sorry...”

”I've never done this with anyone but my wife!”

”Don't bring it up again, please, you're torturing me.”