180 Episode 180 "I decided to find out where the destination wasnotbefore the party friends came.".txt (2/2)

Cutlass turned his attention to 'Nagi's Letter'.

'In Arujidono's letter, it says, ”Do not interfere as much as possible until we join you. We, as servants of Arujidono, cannot disobey those instructions .......

I'm sure I can do it just fine.

At Cutlass's words, Letitia's chest heaved.

'I am Nagi-san's best friend, not a slave. I'm sure Nagi-san will forgive me as long as I look into it personally.

I wouldn't let Letitia be the only one in danger, sir.

'Yes. If it happened, we'd be pissed at Nagi.

...... mmm.

Cutlass and Rita had a point.

If there really is such a thing as a 'Demon Dragon Dungeon', then it should be quite dangerous. It is even more so if it has remained since ancient times and has not been attacked by anyone.

Moreover, it is now being targeted by 'visitors' with powerful skills.

Although Leticia is also a ”chit-chara”, she does not have the confidence to deal with the ”visitor” alone. If she were to be caught by the visitors, it would cause trouble for Nagi and the others. Because Nagi would never, ever abandon her.

After all, Rita and Cutlass' cooperation is necessary.

Rita has the power to destroy even the opponent's wards, and Cutlass has the power to control even the legendary item ”artifacts”.

''I understand. Then let's do this.

Leticia held up one finger with a snap and said, ''Let's see if we can find out where the Demon Dragon Dungeon is ().

''We'll look into a place that's 'not a demon dragon dungeon (・・・・).''

''A place that's not a 'magic dragon dungeon (・・・・)'?'''

Well, let's take the example of a painting I learned to do as a child: ......

Lady Letitia, you were painting?

I'd like to see that!

That was a long time ago. I even had a teacher once compliment me on how unique my drawings were.

Letitia murmured with a faraway look in her eyes.

'The doctor said. 'It's very similar to the dreams I have when I have a high fever,' .......

Anyway, there's a phrase I was taught at the time. You want the table to stand out, you just have to paint everything around it.

Letitia looks like she's swallowed something bitter for some reason.

'In other words, if you want to draw a table, you can paint the 'not-table' around it black. That way, the shape of the table will stand out, won't it?

In the same way, we can look into the area around the Dungeon of the Dragon, which is not the Dungeon of the Dragon (・・・・). By finding out what's going on around us, we can get a clearer picture of the place.

Letitia clapped her hands with a bang.

'This won't mean you've disobeyed Nagi's instructions, will it?

”Sure!

Rita and Cutlass chimed in.

'I mean, it's kind of like prepping for Nagi's arrival.

You will make sure that Arujidono can find the Dungeon of the Demon Dragon smoothly, won't you!

That's right. That's why what we need to do is to investigate what's going on in the surroundings of this supposedly demon dragon dungeon. We need to see if there are any suspicious demons. Are there any mysterious incidents going on?

So that means the Adventurers' Guild first.

I'll see if there are any requests for quests in the area.

Pan, poof!

Leticia, Rita and Cutlass raise their hands and high-five each other.

A policy decision was made.

Thus, it was decided that the three of them would begin the 'Operation to Investigate the Place that is not the Dungeon of the Demon Dragon (・・・・)'.

─ At the Adventurer's Guild in the resort town of Mishurira

”...... no sea-related quests ...... are not, are they?

Cutlass muttered curiously as she came to the guild.

She was in the Adventurer's Guild in the recreational area of Mishlila. It was in front of the quest board at the back of the guild.

The place that 'seems to be a demon dragon dungeon' is located along the coast, away from the port.

That's why I went to see if there was a quest to defeat the demons near there, but there was nothing spectacularly wrong.

'I hope you mean peace, but ...... that's kind of tricky.

'Are we overthinking things?' ......

Rita and Cutlass look at each other and nod their heads.

Then Leticia, who was examining the guild's materials, comes back.

''How was it, Leticia-sama?

One thing. There was one quest that involved a place that's ”not the dungeon in the example (・・・・).

Water Source Research Quest

In a village north of the resort town of Mishlila, there is something wrong with the river.

The water level in the river has decreased, and the bodies of demons are flowing in from further upstream.

Something might have happened upstream. Please investigate and report back.''

This water source is close to the example site (・・・・).

Letitia spread the parchment with the quest written on it in front of them.

'Though technically, it's on the other side of the rocky mountain. Isn't that just as good a place to gather information?'

'Yes. It's definitely a 'not the dungeon in the example (・・・・)' place.

We have everything we need, don't we?

The distance is just right. From the recreation area, you can walk back and forth in a day.

Since it's an investigation quest, the difficulty level is low. It's a level that's not noticeable when you order it.

''And even if it's not related to the ...... example (...), it's still a great way to help people.

Maybe I can get some praise from you, huh?

'I agree. When I meet up with Nagi, I can report back to him, 'I was doing this.'

It was unanimous.

Nagi is trying to find out about ”The Example Dungeon”. To find out what it has to do with The Visitor. Or to prevent him and his friends from getting involved in it.

It was natural for the slave and his best friend to help with that.

'Let's stop by the saint's cave as well, just in case. She might have some information for you.

Letitia said after she finished ordering the quests.

''And if you didn't invite me to take the quest, I'm sure the saintly lady would be ......

You're a sulky one, aren't you?

I know you're going to sulk.

'Lady Letitia, little Cutlass?　What's that fearless smile?　What happened with Lady Delilira?

Letitia and Cutlass recall their previous quest and nod to each other.

Rita, who doesn't understand what's going on, is just nodding her head, but...

The cave of Saint Delilah.

'That's a shame,' Delilira, ”I'm traveling a short distance to get used to being away from home!

The three of them visited the Delilira Labyrinth and were greeted by a golem with a sign in his hand.

''You're doing your best, Saintess .......

”I don't strive for growth. I have a lot to learn from you: ......

So, what happened to you two, Mr. Delilira?　Hey!

That's why...

Rita, Leticia, Cutlass, and the rest of the party of three were to head out on the 'Water Source Search Quest'.