125 121 想像と現実がつながる時もある (1/2)
Tanaka Jiro, 28 years old, with a spouse
Wife Suella Handelberg
Memory Tris
Occupation Dungeon Tester (full-time)
Magical aptitude nine (quasi-magical grade)
Post Warriors
The home of the Demon King's army in Anatalis.
It is called the military city of Bacchina.
That's the name of the town I'm visiting.
Even though it's named after a military city, its structure is like a fort as a military base.
This transition camp is one of the military facilities.
There are horses for patrol, a landing field for flying dragons and guards.
Various races related to the demon king's army still come and go in the surrounding area.
But on the other hand, it is said to have solid urban functions as well.
Away from the central military facility, there are stores and lodgings, and although there is no human race, there are adventurer's guilds, merchants and adventurers.
And there are commoners.
My impression of the place was that it was closer to my imagination of a relatively ”peaceful” fantasy world than I had imagined in Ithar, where I went on a business trip before.
Although there are beings that are portrayed as antagonists, such as demons and demons, I do not feel much discomfort in myself as I am familiar with works that have such races as main characters.
Rather, I felt that the power-drenched scenes like Isual show us the social structure of modern Japan so vividly that this is not a fantasy.
The reality is more severe than you can imagine.
I'm just thankful for the situation that I came to this other world in peace.
Unfortunately, we don't have much time to relax and enjoy the sights.
Jiro-kun, I finished the formalities for leaving the fort. I'll be heading to the main city now.
”......
Leaning back against the pillar, I listened to the sounds of my surroundings in a calm and quiet manner, and while I was gathering the information I had gathered from my observations, I heard that the formalities of crossing the gate of the fort were over.
Mr. Meitte and Mr. Gray came to meet me.
You're allowed to carry weapons, but you must be careful when drawing swords in the city. Even if the other party is at fault, it may be our fault.
”Is that how low the human condition is?
”I'm afraid so.
”......
Both Might and Gray were good to me, but that doesn't mean they were good to humans.
It was the trust derived from the indirect trust of Suela and Memoria.
I guess I'm just being nice to myself.
In fact, I haven't waited long enough, but the emotions in the eyes of those around me are 20% curiosity, 30% indifference, and 50% malice.
Didn't you just stare at a giant moon?
Thanks to this, I learned that even if I was just waiting quietly, I would be greeted with disgusting glances, wondering why humans are here.
You have to be aware that you never know where the trouble is lurking.
Still, unlike Isual, it helps that you don't have to hide your identity.
When I smiled and replied that it was not a problem, Mr. Gray looked unconvinced, but said nothing more.
You're not sure if you understand the reaction of the people around you, but you're not convinced.
You smile a little with me and then start to lead the way.
Mr. Meitte walks diagonally in front of you and Mr. Gray arrives behind you on your left.
It wouldn't be a mistake to think that she's walking like she's escorting me.
In fact, I can see adventurer-like beings who had to be at the fort walking away with a single click of their tongues.
If he or she were to casually wander around like that, it would definitely be an adventurer's baptism: why are they here? The event would begin with the crap that would occur.
I'm not going to lose, but I don't want any unnecessary trouble.
I guess it was the right thing to do to wait quietly.
Where are you headed, by the way?
It's my store.
”Mr. Gray?
”Yeah, we'll get the cavalry there and head south.
”South? What's in there?
In this continent, there are still a number of dungeons created by previous demon kings. Unlike the ones in Isreal, these dungeons still function as dungeons. As long as you manage them, dungeons will circulate magic and release resources indefinitely.
Is it something that can be reused? Then wouldn't it cost less to use it than to create a new dungeon?
If you ask him where he's headed while walking, he'll take you to a dungeon south of this city.
There must be dungeons on the continent of the Demon Lord's army, but I've heard that dungeons are wedges that connect the worlds.
Naturally, the cost of building them must be quite high.
It would be cheaper to reuse it than to build it from scratch, especially if it still has some function.
I've heard that on rare occasions, fully functional dungeons are dismantled and recycled as resources. But most of the dungeons you create are destroyed by brave men, so it is rare that they are functional. Even if they are still functioning, they are not perfect, so the things in those dungeons that are still usable are reused for this kind of resource recovery. So that's the dungeon we're heading into now.
”I see.
Is that part of the process working as expected?
It's not for the uninitiated.
”Halt! Show me your ID and permit!
In the meantime, you arrive at the gate to the main city block.
Of course, you will be stopped by the guards, but thanks to the fact that you went through the formalities beforehand, you can easily pass through.
I'm not sure if the soldiers know I'm here or not, but I hear the word ”you” coming out of your mouth.
Are you saying that this tester is not a secret?
Oh.
The soldier's remarks bothered me, but the sight beyond the gate caught my attention.
The scene illuminated by the glittering magic streetlights is beautiful and illuminated.
It's just the main street, but it's no different from the daytime when it's so bright.
This way.
The glittering scene would be a familiar one to Mr. Gray.
Or perhaps this brightness was too bright for the vampire Gray, or perhaps he began to walk at a faster pace, squinting a little.
Once again, Gray was leading the way.
”Haha, as expected of a human, you stand out?